AASHTO/AWS D1.5/D1.

5M:2008 ANNEX L

WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION (WPS)

PREQUALIFIED QUALIFIED BY TESTING
or PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION RECORDS (PQR) Yes
AASHTO/AWS D1.5 Qualification Type 5.12.1 – 5.12.2 – 5.13
Contractor/ Identification ___________________________________
Organization __________________________________ Revision _______ Date __________ By ____________
Welding Process(es) ____________________________ Authorized by __________________ Date __________
Type: Manual Semiautomatic Supporting PQR No.(s) __________________________
Machine Automatic
POSITION
Tandem Parallel
Position of Groove ______________ Fillet __________
Vertical Progression: Up Down
JOINT DESIGN USED ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Single Double Weld Transfer Mode (GMAW): Globular Spray
Backing: Yes No Material _______________ Current: AC DCEP DCEN Pulsed
Root Opening ______ Root Face Dimension ________
Electrical Stick Out ______________________________
Groove Angle ___________ Radius (J–U) _________
Other ________________________________________
Backgouging: Yes No Method ____________
Root Treatment ________________________________ TECHNIQUE
Stringer or Weave Bead __________________________
BASE METALS Multi-pass or Single Pass (per side)_________________
Material Spec. _________________________________ Number of Electrodes ___________________________
Type or Grade _________________________________ Electrode Spacing: Longitudinal __________________
Thickness: Groove ____________ Fillet __________ Lateral _______________________ Angle__________
Diameter (Pipe) ________________________________ Interpass Cleaning ______________________________
PREHEAT
FILLER METALS Preheat Temp., Min. _____________________________
AWS Specification______________________________ Interpass Temp., Min. ____________________________
AWS Classification _____________________________ Interpass Temp., Max. ___________________________
Manufacturer Trade Name________________________
POSTWELD HEAT TREATMENT
Temp. _________________ Hold Time_____________
SHIELDING
Heating/Cooling Rate ____________________________
Flux ___________________ Mfg. Trade Name_______
Electrode-Flux (Class)___________________________ HEAT INPUT
Gas Composition ______________________________ Calculated Heat Input Value: kJ/in kJ/mm
Flow Rate ______________ Gas Cup Size _________ Max. Heat Input _________ Min. Heat Input_________

WELDING PROCEDURE
Filler
Pass or Metals Current
Weld Type & Amps or Wire Travel
Layer(s) Process Diam. Polarity Feed Speed Volts Speed Joint Details

Form L-2

Form L-2—Sample Welding Procedure Specification

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