How to Qualify an AWS D1.1 Welding Procedure
AWS D1.1 2020
AWS D1.1 Part B of Clause 6 “Qualification” applies to qualifying welding procedures in Plate Structures, and Part C of Clause 10 applies to qualifying welding procedures in Tubular Structures. Check to confirm that a prequalified D1.1 welding procedure does not already meet the requirements or intended application.
Using short circuit GMAW, or GTAW are examples where qualification would be required and the requirements and guidance of Clause 6 would be applicable. Annex J of AWS D1.1 provides sample welding forms that can be used to document the qualification (PQR) and procedure (WPS).
Use AWS D1.1 Annex J form J-1 to create the PQR Procedure Qualification Record.
The following sections of AWS D1.1 Clause 6 for Plate and/or Clause 10 for Tubular Structures summarize the primary requirements for qualifying a procedure. Make sure to read the entirety of Clause 6 Part B or Clause 10 Part C to have the complete set of requirements for your application.
Plate : Procedure Qualification : Clause 6 Part B
General Requirements : Clause 6 Part A
Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) Qualification : Clause 6 Part B
Positions Qualified : D1.1 Paragraph 6.4, Table 6.1
Essential Variables : D1.1 Paragraph 6.8, and Table 6.5
PQR Testing & Acceptance Criteria : Paragraph 6.10
CJP Groove : D1.1 Table 6.2
PJP Groove : D1.1 Table 6.3
Fillet Welds : D1.1 Table 6.4
Pipe or Tubular Structures : Procedure Qualification : Clause 10 Part C
General Requirements : Clause 6 Part A
Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) Qualification : Clause 10 Part C
Positions Qualified : D1.1 Paragraph 10.12 and Table 10.8
Essential Variables : D1.1 Paragraph 6.8, and Table 6.5
PQR Testing & Acceptance Criteria : Paragraph 10.13
CJP Groove : D1.1 Paragraph 10.14 and Table 10.9
PJP Groove : D1.1 Paragraph 10.15 and Table 10.10
Fillet Welds : D1.1 Paragraph 10.15 and Table 10.11
What Form Should I Use for an AWS D1.1 PQR or WPS?
AWS D1.1 provides sample welding forms in Annex J.
WPS : Welding Procedure Specification
PQR : Procedure Qualification Record
WPQ : Welder Performance Qualification
Sometimes also referred to as a
WQR : Welder Qualification Record
WPQTR : Welder Performance Qualification Test Record
The complete list of sample forms contained in AWS D1.1 Annex J are as follows
J-1 : Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) forms
J-2 : Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) forms
J-3 : WPS Qualification Test Record for Electroslag and Electrogas Welding
