AWS D1.1 Welder Qualification References
Where are the Requirements for Welder Performance Testing in AWS D1.1?
AWS D1.1 Part C of Clause 6 “Qualification” applies to qualifying welders, also known as performance testing.
The following sections of AWS D1.1 Clause 6 summarize the primary requirements for qualifying a welder. Make sure to read the entirety of Clause 6 Part C to have the complete set of requirements for your application.
Plate : Welder Testing : Clause 6 Part C
Welder Positions Qualified : AWS D1.1 Paragraph 6.16.1 and Table 6.10
Welder Testing Types and Qualified Dimensions : AWS D1.1 Paragraph 6.16.2 and Table 6.11
Required Testing of Coupon : AWS D1.1 Paragraph 6.17 and Table 6.11
Welder Essential Variables : AWS D1.1 Paragraph 6.20 and Table 6.12
Pipe or Tubular Structures : Welder Testing : Clause 10 Part D
Welder Positions Qualified : AWS D1.1 Paragraph 10.16 and Table 10.12
Welder Testing Types and Qualified Dimensions : AWS D1.1 Paragraph 10.16 and Table 10.13
Required Testing of Coupon : AWS D1.1 Paragraph 10.21
Welder Essential Variables : AWS D1.1 Paragraph 6.20 and Table 6.12
What Form Should I Use for an AWS D1.1 WPQ?
AWS D1.1 provides sample welding forms in Annex J. The main sample forms include templates for
Use AWS D1.1 Annex J forms J-4 or J-5 to create the welders qualification report.
D1.1 Annex J forms J-4: Welder Qualification Form - SINGLE Weld Process
D1.1 Annex J forms J-5: Welder Qualification Form - MULTI Weld Process
