EN287-1 Approval Testing For Welders

BRITISH STANDARD
BS EN
287-1 : 1992
Inco?-pomti?lg
4 m e n d m t No. 1 and
No. 2
Approval testing of
welders for fusion
welding
Part 1. Steels
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This British standard has been prepam under the direction of the Welding standards
Poiicy Committee and is the English language venion of EN 287Appmual testing of
welders -Fusion weling -Part 1 : Steels, incorporathuj amendment Al, pubished
by the European C
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1982 which is withdram.
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Descriptors. Welding, fusion welding, steels, welders (personnel), approval, specifications, inspection, tests, acceptability,
quality ceitificate
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Approval testing of welders - Fusion weldug Partl: steels

(includes amenment Al : 1997)
QuaMicalion des soudeurs - Soudage par

fusion - partie 1: Aciers
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prufung von SchweiBeni - Schmelzschweilsem-
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Foreword
Contenfs
This staradard has been prepared by Working Gmup 2

A p p d stfor welding and ailied processes Foreword
pemonnei of CENITC 121, Welding.
Foreword of amendment Al
For this tandard, IsO/DIs90W1Appmud &thg sf
Introducton
udd4m -I"usion d w -part 1: StedS, was
considered and used as a basis. How-,
dtemions
1 %ope
were necessary due to the considemtion of experience
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Normathrereferences
and updated knowledge.
i) Dehitiom
In acconlance wih the Common CEWCENELEC
hiles, b e i i part of the Intemal Regulations ofCEN,
4 symbolsandabbreviations
the following countxies am bound to implement this
5 Jhentid variables for a p p d testing
Europeantan*A~BelgiWDenmark,
6 Range of approvai for the welder
Finland,France, Gemany, Greece,Iceland, Ireland,
Itay, Iammbourg, Netherhds, Normy, Poxtug4
7Examinati'onandtesting
Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
8 Acceptancefor test
pieces
Foreword of amendment A l
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This amenEN2874 :19WAl: 1997to
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EN 287-1 : 1992, has been prepared by % h i c a l
Certification
commatee CENA'C 121, Welding, the s e c m of
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This amexuimenttothe European standard
EN 287-1 : 1992 shall be given the staxus of 8 national A (normathre) Comparison of steel
smuad, either by pubkation of an identical text or
groups
by endomement, at the latest by October 1997, and
B (infomathe) Welder a p p d test
confiictingnationai standaras should be withdrawn at
certjflcaie
thel&t?StbyOCtOber1997.
Acconhgtothe c E " E L E C Intemal Regulations, c (itlf0nnative)Man~'swelding
procedure spec in cation^
the national seandards oxganbaons of the following
coinitnesare bound to implement this Amendmeirt:
D (infomutive) Job knowiege
Belgtum, Denmaiic, FMand, France, a
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Lwtembourg,
Netherlands,NOT,
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!%vitzerlandand the United Kingdom.

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Intsoduction
This standard covers the principles to be obsewed in
the approval testing of welder p e r f o m c e for the
fusion welding of steels.
The quaity of work involved in welding depends on
the skill of the welder to a high degree.
The ability of the welder to follow verbal or written
instructions and testing of his skill axe therefore
important f W i s in ensuring the quaiity of the welded
product.
Testing of skill to this standard depends on welding
methods in which uniform rules and test coiiditions
are complied with, and standard test pieces are used.
This standard applies to processes where the skiil of
the welder has a signicant influence on weld quality.
This s t a n M is intended to provide the basis for the
mutuai nxognition by examining bodies for approval
relating to welders competence in the Vanoiis fields of
application. Tests shali be canied out in accordance
with this standard unless more severe tests lue
specified by the relevant application standan when
these shall be applied.
The test weid may be used to approve a welding
procedure and a welder provided that all the relevant
requirements, e.g. test piece dunensions, are satisfied
(see EN 2883).
The welders skill and job knowlege conthue to be
approved only if the welder is working with neasonable
continuity on welding work within the extent of
apProd.
All new approvals are to be in accordance with this
standard h m the date of this issue.
However, this standard does not invaMate previous
welders approvals made to fonner national s.tandards
or specifications, providing the intent of the techniai
requirements is satjsfied and the previous approvas
are relevant to the application and production work on
which they are to be employed.
Also, where additionai tests have to be carried out to
make the approval technically equivalent it is ony
necessary to do the additionai tests on a test piece
which should be made in accordance with this
standard. Consideration of previous approvals to
former nationai standards or specifications should be
at the time of the enquirycontract stage and agreed
between the contiacting parties.
During the approval test the welder should be required

to show adequate practical experience and job
knowledge (test non mandatory) of the welding
proceses, materials and safety requirements for which
he is to be approved, infomation on these aspects is
given in annex D.
This: standard is applicable when the welders approval
testing is required by the purchaser, by inspection
authorities or by other organizations.
This: standard applies to the approvai testing of
welders for the fusion welding of steels.
The welding processes referred to in this standard
include those fusion welding processes which are
designated as manuai or partly mechanized welding.
This standard does not cover fully mechanized and
automatic welding processes (see 6.2).
This standard covers approval testing of welders for
work on semi-finishedand nnished products made
from wrought, forged or cast material types listed
in 6.4.
The certjficate of approvai testing is issued under the
sole responsibility of the examiner or examining body.
2 Normative references
This European Standard incorporates by dated or
u n M reference, provisions from other publications.
These nomiative references are cited at the
appropriate places in the text and the publications are
listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent
amendments to or revisions of any of these
publications apply to this European Stanclad only
when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For
undated references the latest eition of the publication
referred to applies,
EN 2882
EN 2883
prEN 499
1 scope
This standard species essentiai requirements, ranges
of approval, test conditions, acceptance requirements
of welder
and certification for the approvai
perfomiance for the welding of steels. The
recommended format for the certificate of approval
testing is given in annex B.
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EN 910
S W a h and approval of
welding pmcedums for mWic
materah -part 2: WWing
prooedure Jpeci,fictionfor arc
welcli?lg
Spec@mtionand appmad of
wel&.ing p?m?dumfor mdau2c
materials -Part 3: welding
pmeduw testsfor the am weing
of ste4?ls
classifzc&tion
of covered elaccrodes
for man& metal arc wWiW of
m h sW,m h m a w a w e
steels and micrr, alloysd SW
NonaesmuCCive testing Paemnt inspection Part 1: General pincpksfor the
examnutm
DescMzctive tests on welds in
metQL?icmaterials -Bend tests
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3.4 welding procedure spedncation (WPS)

A document prcrviding in detail the muiredvariables
for a specific application to assure rePea;tability.
3.5 range of approval
The extent of approvai for an esenthi variable.

3.6 test piece
The welded assembly which is used in the approval
test.
3.7 test specimen
The pait or portion cut from the test piece in order to
perfom a specied destructive test
3 8 test
A series of operations which will include the making of
a welded test piece and subsequent norKies&uctive
andor destructive testing and r
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p
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4 Symbols and abbreviations

4.1 General
Where the full wording is not used, the following
symbols and abbmhions shabeusedwhen
completing the test certificate (see mex B).
4.2 b s t piece
a
BW
D
Fw
P
t
T
z
nominalthmatthickness
butk weld
outside diameter of pipe
llet weld
P W
p W or pipe wall thickness
Pipe
leg length of llet weld
4.3 Consumable (inclung anxiihries,

e.g. shielding gaa, flux)
3 Demtions
wm
no ier metai
with iler metal
3.1 welder
A d d e r who hoids and manipulaees the elecmde
h
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w welding gun, torch or blowpipe by hand
3.2 weling operator
A welder who aperaks welding -ment
with
mechanized~movementbetweentheelectmde
hold% welding gun, torch or blowpipe and the
acid coming
B
C
R
RA
RB
RC
basiccovering
nm
workpkce.
3s examber or eramhhg body
A persoai or oganiZaton who verifies compliance with
theappicablestmdard. Theexaminerexamin@bocb.
shall be acceptable to any contmthg patty.
m
S
celluldc covering
rutile covering
rutiieacid covering
~ ~ c c o v e r i n g
rute-cellulosiccovering
rutile thick covering
other types
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welding fmm both sides

back gouging or back grinding of welds
welding with backing material
welding without backing
no back gouging or no back grinding
singe-sidewelding
6 Essential variables for approval testing

5.1 General
The criteriaspecied inthisclauseshalibe examined
in order to ident@ the ability of the welder in these
areas.Each criterion is considered to be a significant
factor in the appmva testing.
The welders approval test shall be carried out on test
pieces and is independent of the type of construction.
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The welding of any one material in a group confen

approval on the welder for the welding of aU other
materials within the same group.
When welding parent metals h m two different groups
which do not give approval to each other accorduig to
tables 4 and 5 (see 6.4) an appnxial for the
combination as a separate group is required.
When the iler metal is dissimilar to the parent metal
group,an approvai for that combination of parent
metai group and filier metal is needed, except when
pemiiaed by tables 4 and 6.
6.4.2 Steel groups qfparent metal
5.4.2.1 General
For the comparison of steel groups for the approval of

welders and welding procedure testhg according to
EN 2883, see annex A.
5.4.2.2 Group wo1

Lowarbon unalloyed (cahn-manganese) steels
0.2 Welding processes
andior low alloyed steels.
Welding processes are dened in Is0857 and reference This group also includes ne-grajned structurai steel
numbers of welding processes for symbolic:
with a yield strength,ReH 5 360 N h 2 .
representation am listed in Iso43.
6.4.2.3 Group W 02
This standard cove= the foliowing welding proceses:
Chromium-molybdenum (CrMo) andior
111- metalwelding with covered elecme;
chromium-moydenum-vanadium
(CrMoV)
114 - fluxcored wire metal-arc weling whout gas
creeplxsk?tQsteels.
I 2 2 submei.ged arc welding with wire eectsode;
131- metal-arc inert gas welding (MIG welding);

136- metai-m adive gas welding (MAG welding);
136 - flux<ored wire metal-arc welding with active
gas shield;
137 -fluxcored wire metal-arc welding with inert gas
shield;
141-tungsten inert gas arc welding WG welding);
16 - piasma arc welding;
311- oxy-acetyiene welding;
other fusion welding processes by agreement.
5.3 Joint types (butt and fillet welds)
Test pieces shall be produced for butt weld (BW) and
met weld (FW) in plates 0 or pipes) 0 for
approvai tests in accordance with 7.2.
0.4 Material groups
5.4.1 General
in order to minimize < u i e c e i ~
multiplidon
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of
technically identicai tesCs, steels with simiiar
metaliurgicaiand welding characteristicsare grouped
for the purpase of a welders approval (see 5.4.2).
in general, a welders approval test shall invoke
depositing weld metai having a chemical composition
compatible wih any of the steels in the parent metal
WUP(s).
5.4.2.4 Gmup W 03
Fbe-gmhed structurai steels normauzed,quenched
and tempered as weli as thermomechanicaily treated

steels with a yield strength,ReH> 360 Nhnm2 as weil
as mnilady weldable nickel steels, with a nickel
content of 2 % to 5 96
6.4.2.5 Group W4
Ferritic or martensitic stainless steels, with a

chromium content of 12 % to 20 %.
W 11
Stainless femtic-austentic and austenitic stainless
5.4.2.6 Group
chromium-nickel (CrNi) steels.
6.5 Consumables
6.6.1 General
It is assumed that in most approval tests the mer
metal wiil be simiiar to the parent metal. When a
welders test has been d e d out using a ier metal,
shielding gas or flux suitable for that materiai group,
this test wiil confer approval on the welder to use any
other similar c o d i e s (mer metai, shielding gas Or
flux) for the same material group.
1 The wod pipe, alone or in combinatfon, is used to mean pipe,tube or hollow section.
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5.6.2 M e t a k m weWng with covered electroda

covered electsode groups are classified with respect to
the most impoltant chamteristics according to
prEN 499 as follows:
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A acidcavering;
B basiccove-,
C celuio&cowring;
R nitilecovering
RA nitil&dcoVeIing;
RB rutile-basiccovering;
RC nitilt+dh.d&~~~Vering;
FEnitilethickcavering;
S othem.
6.7 Welding positsons

For the purpose of this stanard the welding positions
idened in ngureS 1and 2 shall apply (according to
IS06947). Angles of slope and rotation for straight
welds in the welding positions shall be in accordance
with Is0 6947.
The positions and angles use in the a p p d test shall
be based on the same tolerances as used in
production
NOTE. For further details on covered electrodes reference should

be made to prEN499, Is0368oor Is03581 according to the steel
in question.
6.6 Dimendone
The welder appiwal test shall be based on the
thickness of the materlal (Le. piate thickness or waU
thickness of pipe) and pipe diametem which the
welder wi use in production A test is listed for each
of the three w
e
s of plate thickness and pipe wall
thickn- or pipe diameter as specified in
tales 1 and 2.
it is not intended that thicknesses or diameters should
be measured precisely but tather the general
philosophy behind the d u e s given in tables 1
and 2 should be applied.
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a b l e 1. Teet piece (plate or pipe) and range

of approval
Test piece thcknees t
mm
Bange of approval
t s 3
t to 2tQ
3<tr12
3mmt02t.2)
t > 12
z6mm
1) or oxy-acetyiene~eling
@il): t to 1,s t.
2,
For oxy-acetylenewelding (311): 3 mm to 1,6 .t
'hble 2. ' k s t piece diameter and range of

approval
Test piece diunetu DI)
mm
Piape of approval
Ds26
Dto2D
0,5D to 2D (26 mm min)
25cDS150
D>150
= 0,5D
For structurai hollow d o n s 'D'is the dimension of the

Smallest side.
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PC horizontal
PA flat
PE overhead
PG vertical downwards
PF vertical upwards
a) Butt welds
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PB horizontal vertical
PA flat
PD horizontal overhead
PG vertical downwards
b) Fillet welds
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Pipe: roiating
Axis: horizontal
Weld flat
Pipe: fixed
PG Axis: horizontal
Weld: vertical downwards
Pipe: fixed
Pipe: fixed
J-LO45 Axis: inclined
PC Axis:verticai
Weld: horizontal
a) Bu#
PA
PF
Pipe: fixed
Axis: horizontal
Weld: vertical upwards
Pipe: fixed
H-LO45 Axis: inclined
Weld: upward
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Pipe: mtang
Axis: indined
Weid: flat
PB
Pipe: rotating
Axis: horizontal
Weld: horizontalvertical
Pipe: fixed
PG Axis: horizontal
p
J
. .
PB
Pipe: fixed
Axis:ver&ical
Weld: horizontalvertical
b) F u t welde
PF
Pipe: fixed
Axis: horizontal
Weld: vertical upwards
Figure 2. Weling positions for pipes

PD
Pipe: fixed
Axis: vertical
Weld: horizontal overhead
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6.3 Joint types

Depending on the test piece, the range of welds for
6.1 General
which the welder is approved is shown in table 3; the
A s a general rule, the test piece approves the welder
following cnteM are applicable:
not only for the conditions used in the test,but also
a) approvai for butt welds in pipes includes butt
for aii joins which are considered easier to weid. The
welds in plates;
range of approva for each type of test is given in the
b)
approvai for butt welds in piates in all relevant
relevant subclausesand tables. in these tables the
positions
covers butt welds on pipes having an
range of a p p h is indicated in the same horizontal
outside
diameter
1 MK) nun, except item c) also
he.
applies;
6.2 Welding process
c) appromi on test butt joints in piata welded in
Each test nomially appmes one pn>cess. A change of
the flat (PA) or horizontai (IT) position shall include
process requires a new a p p d test Howweq it is
appnwal for butt joints in pipes of outside diameter
possible for a welder to be approved for more than
2 150 mm welded in similar positions according to
one welding process by a single test or by two
table 7;
separate a p p h tests to be used to cover a
d) welding from one sie without backing approves
muiti-process joint For example, in a case where
welds from one side with backing and welds ficm
appmval is required for a singleside butt joint with the
both sides with and without gouging;
root to be welded by TiG (141) without backing and to
e) welding in piates or pipes with backing appmves
be ed by meta-arc welding with covered electrode
welds made from both sides, but not for welds
(111), the welder may be appmved by either of the
without backkg
following routes:
f ) butt welds approve flllet welds for similar welding
a) successful completion of an approval t ,
conditionq
simuating the muiti-process joint,i.e. the root run
welded by TIG (141) *ut
backing, subsequent
g) in cases where the production work is
runs or layers welded by metalarc welding with
predominantly llet weling, it is recommended that
covered electrode (111) within the limits of the range
the welder should be approved also by an
of a p p d for each welding process;
appropriate let weling test, Le. on plate, pipe or
b
m c h connection (see EN 2883);
b) successful completion of separafe relevant
appmval tests one for TiG (141) without backing for
h) welding from both sides without gouging
the root run and a sepamte test for the fiil by
appmves weids from one side with backing and
welds from both sides with gouging;
metal-suc welding with covered electrode (111) with
backing or welded from both sides with or without
i) approva for butt welds in pipes without backing
gouging.
includes appmval for branch c ~ e c t i o n within
s
the
same range of appnrval as in tables 3t43 7. For a
branch weld the range of approval is based on the
diameter of the branch
j) in cases where the prouction work is either
predominantly branch welding or involves a complex
branch connection, it is recommended that the
welder &odd receive special train@. in some cases
a welder approval test on a branch connection may
be nec-.
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,nts (Detasls of weld type)

Defails of weld type
Banee
3 1 approval
Butt II elde in plate

Weldei fiom one side I Welded &om both
No
backing
nb)
Bua weld
in piate fmm one
side (ss)
backing
Welded
fromboth
N~
nb
backing
With
aides (be)
with
No
gouging
gouging
tee)
Ix
(ne)
l-
I Butt welds in pipe

I Welded fiom one side
tm)
with
backing
(mb)
Il)
1)
No
backing
Crib)
I-
1)
gouging
No
Igouging
Iw
ith
EM$weld Welded
in pipe
fmmone
side (ss)
ng
Imb
Ix
nb
backing
NO
backing
indicam the weld for which the welder is approved in the approval test
x indicates those welds for which the welder is also approved.
indicates those welds for which the welder is not approved.
f3.4Material groups
According to the material group of the test piece, the
range of materials for which a welder is approved is
shown in tables 4 and 6 (see 5.4). For any steel not
covered by any of the steel groups the welder shai
cany out an appromi test, which oniy appmves for
thatsteel
I 'Ilable 4. Range of approvai for parent metal
II
1Id.teri.l
group of
teet
approval
piece
-
Range of approval
I
I
Iwo1 Iwo2 (wog
wo1
WO2
WO3
WOQ
w 11
xu
I
Iwo4
*
-
xi)
xu
xu
'hble 6. m e of approval for dissimilar

metal joints
ii8teri.l group of
approval teat piece
Range of approval
WO2
WO3
W O2 welded to W 01')
W O2 welded to W 011)
W O3 welded to W O2l)
wo4weldedtowO21)
W 11welded to W 0l2)
w 11welded to w 022)
W 11welded to W 032)
W 11welded to W M2)
I
WOQ
I
Iw11
For a dissimilar metal joint the mer metal shail correspond to

the p u p of one of the parent metais.
2) When using iier metai h m materia group w 11.

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6 6 Covered electrodes
A change in the type of electrode coatjng ma^ require
a change in the welder's technique. An approval test of
electrode coating wiu confer approvai of the welder for
other coatings as specied in table 6.
I 'Pable 6. Range of approval for electrode

'Lppe of covered Range of approval
electroden of
approval teet
C
A;RA
RRB;RC;RR
B
C
S')
s oniy gives appr~alfor the specific type of eiectmie coating
usedinthetest.
Key
* indicates the covered electrode type for which the welder is
appmved in the approvai test
X indicates those electrode groups for which the welder is also
approved.
indicates those electrode group for which the welder is not
mmved.
6.6 Consumables
A change of shielding gas or flux is permithi
(see 6.6.1).
6.7 Dimensions
The range of approval according to piate thiclmess or
wail thickness of pipe andior pipe diameter is shown
in tables 1and 2.
6.8 Welding positions
The range of approval for each welding position is
given in table 7.The welding positions and codes refer
to figures 1and 2 (according to ISO6947).
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7 Examination and testing

7.1 Supervision
The welding anci testing of test pieces shall be
witnessed by an examiner or examining body
The test pieces shaii be marked with the identification
of the examiner and the welder Mom weling staits.
The examiner or test body may stop the test if the
welding conitions are not correct or if it appears that
the welder does not have the technid competence to
achieve the required stanar, e.g. where there are
e x c w e andor systematic repah
7.2 Shapes and dimensions of test pieces

The shape and dimension of test pieces (see 6.6)
required are shown in figures 3 to 6.
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(Dimensions in millimetres)
Fignre 3. Dimensions of test piece for a
butt weld in phte

I
Fort 2 6 mm, a I 0,5t

Fort < 6 mm, 0 3 5 a It
(Z te 0,7t)
Figure 4. Dimensions of tea, piece for fillet weld(s) on paate

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t corresponds to the thinner part
Fort 2 6 mm, a I; 0 3
Fort < 6 mm, 0,5t s a s t
(Z
= 0,7t)
(Dimensions in miiimetres)
Figure 6. Dimensions of test piece for a iet weld on pipe!
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nrst and i a s t 2 5 m of the test piece at the end of the

7.3 Welding conditions
(figures 7 and 8).
piates
The appmvai test for the welder shall correspond to
the conditions used in produclion and follow a WPS or
'hble 8. Test methods
pWPS (see 3.4) prepared in accordance with EN 2882.
A format for the WPS or pWPS is given in annex C.
Test method
Fillet
Butt
weld
weld
When preparing the WPS the following conditions shall
Pipe
apply:
*
*
V
a) the test shail be carried out with the welding
process(es) to be used in produdoq
*w> +
Radiography
b) filler metai(s) shall be compatible for the
*2>
+
Bend
particUiar welding process(es) and pition(s);
*i>
*3)4)
c) the edge preparation of plates and/orpipes for the Fkactwe
tese piece shail be representative of that to be used
*4>
+
Macro
in productioq
(withoutpolishllig)
d) the dimensionsof the test piece shall be specified
Magnetic
+
+
in the tables and ngureS in this stanchi (see tables
wticle/uenetrant
1 and 2 and figures 3 to 6);
Radiography or fracture test shall be used, but not both.
e) the welding shall be carried out in the pition(s)
When radiography is used, then bend tests are mandatory for
and angie(s) of branch comnecons nonnally used
the processes 131,136and311.
in production (see figures 1 and 2);
3,
The fracture test should be supported by magnetic
f) the weld shall be assessed in accordance with
particielpenetranttesting when required by the examiner or
Ciaiise8;
examing body.
g) the welding time for the test piece shail
J)The fracture test may be replaced by a macro examination of
correspond to the working time under usual
at least 4 sections,one of which will be taken from the stop/start
production conditions;
location.
h) the test piece shall have at least one stop and one 5, The radiogmphic test may be replaced by an UltraSOnic test
for thickness z 8 mm on ferritic steels oniy
mazut in the mot run and in the top capping run
and be identified in the inspection length to be
Key
examined;
" indicates that the test method is mandatory.
i) any preheat or controiied heat input required in
+ indicates that the test method is not mandatov.
the WPS or pWPS is mandatory for the welder's test
Piece;
7.6 Test piece and test specimens
j) any *weld
heat treatment requhd in the WPS
7.5.1 General
orpWPS maybe omiaedunlesbend tests are
in 7.5.2 to 7.5.8 details of the type,dimensions and
required;
prepamtion of test pieces and test specimens are given.
k) identification of the test piece;
in adition, the requllements for mechanical tats are
1) the welder shall be ailowed to remove minor
i n d i e
imperfections, except on the surhice iayer, by
grinding, gouging or any other method used in
7.8.2 Butt w e m in plate
producion. The a p p d of the examiner or test
When mdiogmphy is used, the inspecton length
body shallbe Obtained.
(see figure 7a) of the weld in the test pieces shall be
7.4 Test methods
dographed in the aswelded condition in accordance
Each compieted weld shall be examined visuay in the with EN 1436 using class B technique.
awveide condition. When requhd (see table S),
When fracture testing according to EN 132Ois used, the
visualxzmmaQ
- 'on can be supplemented by magnetic f
d test piece inspection length shai be tested and to
paxticle (see EN 1290), penetrant (see EN 671-1) or
do
this,the test piece shall be cut into severai test
other test methods, and macro tests (see EN 1321) on
specimens
(see figure 7a). The length of any naCaire
butt welds.
test specimen shall be = 5 0 m f n e c ~the
,
If accepted by visual inspection, additional
excess
weld
metai
of
the
test
specimen
may
be
radiogmphic, hcture tests and/or macro tests are
removed and additionaliy the weld edges may be
required (see table 8).
notched to a depth of = 6 m t o faciiitate fracture in
The macro spechen shall be prepared and etched on
the weld metai (seengUre ?b). in the case of
one side to clearly reveai the weld
singlesided welding (ss) without backing (nb), haif of
When I a d i w h y is used, bend tesCs shall always be
the inspection length shaii be tested against the face
applied to butt welds made by MIcidMAG (131,136) or side and the other half against the mot side (see
by oxy-acetylene (311) proceases.
figures 7c and 7d).
fior to mechanical &sting, backing &zips, where used,
shall be remave& The test piece can be sectioned by
thennai cutting or by mechanical means discarding the
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When transvem bend testing is used,2 mot bend test

specimens and 2 face bend test specimens shaii be
tested in accordance with EN 910. The dianieter of the
former or the inner muer shall be 4t and the bending
angie at least 120"unless the low ductility of the parent
metal or ier metai imposes other limitatons.
During testing,the test specimens shai not reveal any
one singie failure > 3 mm in any direction. F a i m
appearing at the comers of a test specimen during
testing shai be ignored in the evaiuation.
For piate thickness 1 12 mm, the transvem? bend tests
may be Substtute by 4 side bend tests.
7.6.3 FiUet weld on plate

For fracture tests according to EN 1320,the test piece
may be cut,if nec-,
into severai test specimens
(see figure 8a). Each test specimen sha be positioned
for breaking as shown in figure Sb, and examined after
fracture.
When macro examhation is used,it shai be in
accordance with EN 1321.
*
*
UI
Inspection
length of the
test specimen
Sectioning into an even-numbered quantity

of test specimens
a)
b) Preparation
n
c) Fracture testing face bend test
d) Fracture testing root bend test
Figure 7. Preparation and fracture testing of test specimens for a butt weld in plate
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Inspection length of
a) Sectioning into a n even-numbered quantity

of test specimens
b) Fracture testing
("he fillet weld may be notched if necessary)
Figure 8. Preparation and fiacture testing of test specimens for a ilet weld on
Ph*
7.6.4 Butt we in p2pe
When d o g m p h y is used, the inspectson length of the
weld in the test piece shaD be radiographed in the
aswelded condition in accordance with EN 1436using
class B technique, except where double wall technique
is nec-.
When fracaire testing according to EN 132Ois used, the
full test piece inspecton length sha be tested and to
do this the test piece shall be cut into at least4test
specimens (see bigure 9a).
A minimum weld length of 16mm is requid for
testing of pipes. ifthe circumference is less
than 16 mm, additionai weld test pieces, but max.
three test pieces, wi be requhd
The inspecm length of
test specimen shall be
~l4mm.ifnec-,
the excess weld metal of the
test specimen may be m o v e d and additionally the
weld edges may be notched to a depth of =6mm to
facilitate acmre in the weld metai (see figure 9b). In
the case of .qingi&de welding (ss) without backing
(nb), haif of the inspection length (see figure 9a) shaii
be tested against the face side and the other haif
against the mot side (see figures 9c and sd).
When transverse bend testing is used, 2root bend test
specimens and2 face bend test specimens shaii be
tested in accorance with EN 910. The diameter of the
former or the inner roiler shall be 4t and the bending
ange at least 120" unless the low ductility of the parent
metai or fiiler metal imposes other Ilmitatons.
For the sectioning of test pieces welded in position PF,

PG,H-Lo45 and J-Lo45 ( ~ e engureS 2 and 9a), test
specimens shai be taken from diemt welding
positions.
During testing, the test specimens sha not reveai any
onesingle failure > 31t~t1inanydbction.Failures
appearing at the cornem of a test specimen during
testing shall be ignored in the evaiuation.
Forwalthiclmess B 12mm, thetransveise bend tests
may be sub;stlhited by 4 side bend tests.
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position 1 for
position 2 for
position 3 for
position 4 for
1 root or
1 root or
i root or
1 roct or
side bend specimen

side bend spec imen
side bend specimen
side bend specimen
length of the test piece

a) Sectioning into a t least four test specimens
8
*
*
c) Fracture testing face bend test
inspection
length of the
test specimen
1-1
40
v1
b) Preparation
d) Fracture testing root bend test
Figure 9. Preparation and fracture testing of test specimens for a butt weld in pipe
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7.64 FWet wei on pipe

For fracturetesis according to EN 1320, the test piece
shai be cut into 4 or more test specimens and
flacwml (see ngure 10).
when^^
on according to EN 1321 is
used, at least4 test specimens shaii be taken equaily
spaced around the pipe.
9 &-tests
If any test piece fails to comply with the requirements
of this standard, the welder shall produce a new test
piece.
If it is established that failm is attributed to the
welders lack of skiil, the welder shall be regarded as
incapable of complying with the requirements of this
standard without further tralliing before re-testllig.
If it is established that failure is due to metallurgical or
other extraneous causes and cannot be dll.ectly
attributed to the welders lack of skill, an additional
test or additional test specimens are required in order
to assess the quaiity and integrity of the new test
niaterial andor new test conditions.
10 Period of validity
10.1 Initiai approval
The vaiidity of the welders approvd begins from the
date when all the required tests are sathhdorily
completed. This date may be different to the date of
issue marked on the certificate.
A welders approval shall remain valid for a period of
two years providing that the relevant certificate is
signed at six month intervais by the
employer/coordinator and that all the following
conditions are fulfilled.
a) The welder shall be engaged with reasonable
continuity on welding work within the current range
of approvai. An interruption for a period no longer
than six months is pemiibted.
acceptance nquirements specified for relevant types of
imperfections. A full errplanation of thex imperfections
b) The welders work shall be in genenil accorance
is given in EN 26520.The acceptance riequirements for
with the technical conditions under which the
impexfections found by test methods according to this
approval test is carried out.
standard shall, lmlm OtheIWise specifed, be assessed
c) There shai be no specific reason to question the
m accordance with EN 26817. A welder is approved if
welders skill and knowledge.
the imperfections in the test piece are within the
if any of these conditions are not fullled, the approva
specifed limits of level B in EN 25817, except for
shall be cancelled.
iniperiectiOn types as fdows: exceas weld metal,
excessive convexi& exce58 throat thickness and
10.2 Proiongation
excessive pmetraon, for which levei C shail apply
The vaidity of the approval on the certificate may be
prolonged for uther periods of two y m , within the
origina mnge of approval, provided each of the
following conditions accoring to 10.1 are fulnlled:
- the production welds made by the welder are of
the required quality;
- records of tests, e.g. half-yea@ domnenMon
about X-ray or ultrasonic inspections or test reports
about fracme tests shail be maintained on e with
the welders approval certificate.
The examiner or examnUng body shall v e m
compliance with the above conditions and sign the
pmlongation of the welders approval test certificate.
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followed by further elements of the details of the weld
il Certification
that the
It shall be
has success full^

passed the performance approval test. Ail relevant test
conditions shail be recorded on the certificate. the
welder fails any of the prescribed tests,no ce&cate
shallbe h e d .
The cel.tincate shail be h e d under the sole
responsibility of the examiner or test body and shall
contain all the i n f o d o n detailed in annex B. The
format of annex B is recommended to be used as the
welders a p p d test certificate.
If any other fonn of welderss approval &siscertificate
is used, it shail contain the information required in
annex B.The manufacturers WPS as shown in annex
C shail give information about materials, welding
positions, processes and range of approval etc., in
accordance with this standard.
The welders approval test C e M m
be -4
least in one of the offciai CEN languages (English,
Fiench, G e m ) .
The practicai kst and the examination of job
knowledge (see annex D) shall be designated by
acceptedor hot tested.
Each change of the essentiai variables for the approval
testing beyond the permitted ranges requirts a new
test and a new approval certificate.
*
*
v,
12 Designation
The designation of a welder approval shall comprise
the foiowing items in the order given (the system is
amnged so that it can be used for computerization):
- the number of this siandan$
- the essentiai variables:
- welding processes: refer to 6.2 and IS0 4063;
- semi-nnished product: piate (P), pipe
refer
to 6.3;
-joint type: butt weld (BW), fillet weld 0,
refer to 6.3;
- materia group: refer to 6 4
- iier metal: refer to 5.5;
- size of test piece: thickness (t) and pipe
diameter CD).
. <.refer to 6.6
- welding pasitions refer to 6.7,figurta 1 and
2andIso947
o!
- details of the weld W:refer to 6-3and table 3,
for abbreviations to 4.4.

The designaton, where used for computerization, shal
be in the following format:
hXlCXXX>, ,
Y, w, ,
w, w,XMM,
xx,w.
Example:
EN287-1,
lll, P,BW, Wll,
FtB, tlo, D200,
-Low, ss),hb
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mese elements are not part of the computer record.
,l.
M W o n
1:
Welder approval EN 287-1111 P BW W11 B t9 PF
ss nb
Explanaton
Welding process: metai-arc welding with
covered electrode
Plate
weld
WUP: austenitic steel
Filler metal: basic coveDimension of test piece: thicknm 9 mm
welding @tiOK butt weld on piate,
vertical upwards
Details of the weld type:
single
- side
without backing
111
P
BW
w11
B
Co9
PF
ss
nb
hignation example 2
Welder approval EN 287-1311 T BW WO1 nm
to2 D20 PA ss nb
Explanation
Welding process: oxy-acetylene welding
pipe
Butt weld
Material group: lowarbon aiioyed steel
m e r metal: no filler metal
Dimension of test piece:
thickness2 mm
pipe diameter 20 mm
Welding position:
butt weld on pipe, roating pipe,
horizontal axis, flat
Details of the weld type:
single side
without backing
311
T
BW
WO1
nm
to2
D20
PA
ss
nb
NOTE. F O explmon
~
of abbreviationsused in the desiahon
examples.
- . see clause 4.
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Annex A (normative)
Comparison of steel group^
thpuison of steel gmups in EN 287-1welder
a p p d with the steel 8zioups in the welding
p m e d m standard EN2883.
Steel groups
I wo1
appmvd
Welding procedure according to

EN !BS-a
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steel with a nickel content
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Annex B (informative)
Welder approval test certinCate

IhigIWiOIt
M a n m r s weling procedm specific;ilion
Examiner or examining body
Reference no. (if applicable)
Reference no.
Welders name:
,DP
(if required)
Identication:
Method of identification:
Dalx and place of birtlx
Employer
M m s t a n w
Job knowledge: acceptabldnot tested (delete as necessary)

Range of approval
Weld test de-
Welding process
Plate or pipe
Joint type
Parent metal group(s)
Fiier metal typddesigmtion
Shieling gases
AUXibieS
%st piece thickness (mm)
Pipe outside diameter (mm)
Welding position
Gokllig
Ippe of test
Performed and
acceptable
Not reqdred
Name, date and signature

Examiner or examining body
V i
Raiogmphy
Magnetic particlejpenetrant
Macro
Fiacture
Bend
Additional tesCs*
Date of issue
Location
validity of approval until
for thfouowing i years (rfer to 10.2)

Date
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Handling Services
~-
Signature
Position or title
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Annex C (informative)
Man-rs
welding procedure specincation (WPS)
(See EN 2882)
I Location:
M a n m r s welding procedure:
Examllier or examinllig bocbr:
Reference no.:
w m no.:
Method of preparation and cleaning:

Parent material specidon:
ManWelders name:
Welding process
Joint type:
Wdd prepamtion details (sketchy):
Material thicknm (m):

Outside diameter (m):
Welding position:
Welding Detaiis
BUD
-on
Proce!ss
Sizeof
ller
metal
Current
A
Voltage
V
of welding txmmmables and trade name:
Anyspeciaibakingorw
Gas/flux:
shielding:
b=kiw
Gas flow rate:
shieldllig:
meof
cumentipolarity
Wire feed
spee
Bunout
length/
travel
Heat
inpul?
other informationz):
e.g. weaving (maximum width of run):
Ckiilaon: amplitude, fbquency, dwell time:
Pulse welding details
Stand off distance:
Plasma welding details.
Torch angle:
ninsgtenel~type/size:
Detaiisofbackgmg@ybackiI@
meatInteiprisspostrweld heat treatment andor agwig:
lme,temperaaire,method:
Examiner or examinhg bocbr:

Name, date and signature:
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Annex D (idormative)
Job knowlege
D.l General
nie test of job knowledge is recommended, but it is
not mandatow.
However,some countries may require that the welder
undergoes a test of job knowledge. If the job
knowledge teSe is canied out, it should be recorded on
the welders cexticate.
This annex outlines the job knowledge that a welder
shoud have to ensure that procedures aiie followed
complied with The job
and common practices
knowledge indicated in this annex is only pitched at
the most basic leveL
owingto different trainingpN)gammesin various
countries, it is oniy p r o m to stanatize genemi
obJecves or categories of job knowledge. The actuai
questions used should be drawn up by the individuai
counq but should include questions on areas covered
in D.2, relevant to the welders approval test.
The actuai tests of a welders job knowledge may be
given by any of the following methods or combinations
of these methods
a) written objective tests (multiple choice);
b) oral questioning following a set of written
guestions;
c) computer testing;
d) dmonstmtiodobservaliontesting following a
wnaen set of criteria
The test of job knowledge is limaed to the matters
related to the weldingprocess used in the test.
D.2 Beqnirements
D.2.1 Welng eq@ment
D.2.1.1 ckrpacetylene wdt2.g
a) Identjcation of gas cylinders.
b) Identification and assembiy of esential
Componem.
c) Selection of correct nozzles and welding torches.
D.2.1.2 Am weling
a) Identifkation and assembly of essential
components and equipment.
b) Qpe of welding cumnL
c) Correct connection of the welding retum cable.
D.2.2 Weprocess3)
D.2.2.1 %-mt&n weld.lng ($11)
a) Gaspxesswe.
b) Selection of nozzle size.
c) Qpe of gas liune.
d) Effect of oveheating.

D.2.2.2 Metalarc weld.ing with covemd elscllpde

(111)
a) Handing and drying of electrodes.
b) Merences of types of electrode.
D.2.2.3 shieided mdalarr: welding

(114,131, 185,136, 141,15)
a) Qpes and size of electrodes.
b) Identification of shielding gas and Bow rate
(without 114).
c) Qpe, size and maintmance of nodeskontact tip.
d) Selection and limitations of mode of metal
transfer
e) protecton of the welding arc from draughts.
D.2.2.4 suamerged arc &ing

(12)
a) hyjng, feeding and correct recovay of fhur.
b) Correct agnment and travel of welding head
D.2.3 Parent metals
a) Identification of material.
b) Methos and control of p&wating.
c) Control of intepss temperature.
D.2.4 Consumabies
a) Identification of consumabl~.
b) storage, handling and conditions of consumables.
c) Selection of correct size.
d) Cleaniiness of electrodes and fiiler wires.
e) Control of wire spooling.
f ) Control and monitoring of gas flow rates and
quality.
D.2.6 Scbfety and accident prevention
D.2.6.1 Genenz
a) safe d l y , setting up and closing down
pn>cedures.
b) Safe control of welding fumes and gases.
c) Personal protection.
d) Fire hazards.
e) Welding-in confined spaces.
f ) Awmness of welding environment.
D.2.6.2 ~ - o & & w d i t 2 . g
a) Safe storage, handihg and use of compressed
gasesb) Leak detection on gas hases and fittiqp

c) b e d u r e to be taken in the event of a ibshback
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D.2d.8 W arc pvcests

a) Environment of increase hazard of electric shock.
b) Radiation from the arc.
c) Effects of stsdy arcing.
D.2.5.4 Welded gas arc w&ng

a) We storage, handing and use of compressed
gases.
b) Leak detection on gas hoses and fMngs.
D.2.6 Weng sequenceabmcedwes
Appreciation of welding procedure requhmnts and
the inuence of welding patameters.
D.2.7 E e e prepcrration OvLd weld mpmsentatbn
a) confonnay of weld prepamlion to procedure
specificaton 0.
b) CleanunesS of fusion faces.
D.2.8 We npflecdons
a) Identification of imperfections.
b) Causes.
c) Pmention and mediai action.
D.2.9 We&r appmvc
The welder shall be aware of the range of the
approval

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6.5 Covered electrodes
7 Examination and testing
A change in the type of elechode coating may require

7.1 Supervision
a change in the welders technique. An approval test of
electrode coating wil confer a p p d of the welder for The welding and testing of test pieces shall be
winessed by an examiner or examinuig
* . body.
other coatings as specied in table 6.
The test pieces sha be marked with the identjncation
hble 6. Range of approval for electmde
of the examiner and the welder before welding starts.
coating
The examiner or test body may stop the test if the
ippe of covered Range of approval
welding conditions are not correct or if it a p p a s that
electroden or
the welder does not have the technical competence to
approval te8t
achieve the mquh standard, e.g. where there are
piece
excessive and/or syskmac repaiis.
A, BA B;BB;RC;RB
7.2 Shapes and dimensions of test pieces
*
A;w
*
The
shape and dimension of test pieces (see 5.6)
R;RB;RC;RR X
required
are shown in ngui.eS3to 6.
X
X
B
C
S)
s oniy gives approvai for the specific type of eiectmie coating

usedinthetest
Key
indicates the covered electrode type for which the welder is
approved in the approval test.
x indicatesthose electme groups for which the welder is also
approved.
- indicates those elechode groups for which the welder is not

approved.
6.6 Consumables
A change of shielding gas or flux is permitted
(see S.5.1).
6.7 Dimensions
The range of approva according to plate thickness or
wall thickness of pipe and/or pipe diameter is shown
in tables 1and 2.
6.8 Welding positions

The range of appmval for each weldmg position is
given in table 7. The welding pmitions and codes refer
to figures 1and 2 (according to Iso6947).
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3.4 welding procedure spedncation (WPS)

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4 Symbols and abbreviations

4.3 Consumable (inclung anxiihries,

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welding fmm both sides

6 Essential variables for approval testing

The welding of any one material in a group confen

For the comparison of steel groups for the approval of

5.4.2.2 Group wo1

I 2 2 submei.ged arc welding with wire eectsode;

131- metal-arc inert gas welding (MIG welding);

and tempered as weli as thermomechanicaily treated

Ferritic or martensitic stainless steels, with a

chromium-nickel (CrNi) steels.

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5.6.2 M e t a k m weWng with covered electroda

6.7 Welding positsons

NOTE. For further details on covered electrodes reference should

a b l e 1. Teet piece (plate or pipe) and range

For oxy-acetylenewelding (311): 3 mm to 1,6 .t

'hble 2. ' k s t piece diameter and range of

For structurai hollow d o n s 'D'is the dimension of the

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Mgnre 1. Welding positions for plates

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Butt II elde in plate

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