AWS B2.1-1-234:2006 An American National Standard
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for
Argon plus 25% Carbon Dioxide Shielded Flux Cored Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Groups 1 and 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E7XT-X, As-Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
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AWS B2.1-1-234:2006 An American National Standard Approved by the American National Standards Institute February 28, 2006
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Argon plus 25% Carbon Dioxide Shielded Flux Cored Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Groups 1 and 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E7XT-X, As-Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications Prepared by the American Welding Society (AWS) B2 Committee on Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification Under the Direction of the AWS Technical Activities Committee Approved by the AWS Board of Directors
Abstract This standard contains the essential welding variables for carbon steel in the thickness range of 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch, using Argon plus 25% CO2 shielded flux cored arc welding. It cites the base metals and operating conditions necessary to make the weldment, the filler metal specifications, and the allowable joint designs for groove and fillet welds. This WPS was developed primarily for pipe applications.
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Personnel AWS B2 Committee on Procedure and Performance Qualification G. M. Wisbrock, Jr., Chair J. J. Fluckiger, Vice Chair W. M. Ruof, 2nd Vice Chair S. Morales, Secretary T. J. Anderson *W. L. Ballis B. Beckman L. P. Connor J. L. Cooley W. D. Doty *J. D. Duncan E. H. Gray M. F. Herrle A. W. Johnson *N. K. Kanaya R. A. LaFave K. Y. Lee B. B. MacDonald K. M. McTague A. S. Olivares *G. W. Oyler *J. F. Pike J. J. Sekely *A. W. Sindel *C. E. Spaeder, Jr. *W. J. Sperko *R. F. Waite R. K. Wiswesser
Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control Idaho National Laboratory Bechtel Plant Machinery, Incorporated American Welding Society Consultant Consultant Welding Assessor Consultant J. C. & Associates, Incorporated Doty & Associates, Incorporated Bechtel Corporation U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Arise, Incorporated A W Johnson & Associates BEAR Testing Laboratory Elliott Turbomachinery Company, Incorporated The Lincoln Electric Company Western Regional Training Center Factory Mutual HSB Global Standards Consultant NASA Langley Research Center Welding Services, Incorporated Sindel & Associates Aristech Chemical Corporation Sperko Engineering Services Consultant Welder Training & Testing Institute
AWS B2D Subcommittee on Standard Welding Procedure Specifications J. J. Sekely, Chair S. Morales, Secretary L. P. Connor W. D. Doty R. L. Hall, Jr. K. M. McTague W. M. Ruof
Welding Services, Incorporated American Welding Society Consultant Doty & Associates, Incorporated Copper Development Association, Incorporated Factory Mutual Bechtel Plant Machinery, Incorporated
*Advisor
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Foreword This foreword is not a part of AWS B2.1-1-234:2006, Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Argon plus 25% Carbon Dioxide Shielded Flux Cored Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Groups 1 and 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E7XT-X, As-Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications, but is included for informational purposes only.
The American Welding Society and the Welding Research Council have joined in a cooperative effort to generate standard welding procedures for industry. The need for pretested welding procedures that are supported by adequate test data and that satisfy the technical requirements for the commonly used construction codes and specifications has been expressed by many individuals and organizations. The purpose of a welding procedure qualification is to provide test data for assessing the properties of a weld joint. This Welding Procedure Specification is an outgrowth of the coordinated work of the Welding Procedures Committee of the Welding Research Council and the B2 Committee on Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification of the AWS. The Welding Procedures Committee has provided the test data documented by a Summary of Procedure Qualification Records. The welding terms used in this specification shall be interpreted in accordance with the definitions given in the latest edition of AWS A3.0, Standard Welding Terms and Definitions; Including Terms for Adhesive Bonding, Brazing, Soldering, Thermal Cutting, and Thermal Spraying. Welding symbols shall be those shown in the latest edition of AWS A2.4, Symbols for Welding, Brazing, and Nondestructive Examination. The AWS Committee on Welding Qualification was formed in 1979 to provide welding standards concerning the subject of qualification. The primary document developed by this committee is AWS B2.1, Standard for Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification. This document established the foundation and framework for Standard Welding Procedure Specifications. Comments and suggestions for the improvement of this standard are welcome. They should be sent to the Secretary, AWS B2 Committee on Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification, American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Road, Miami, FL 33126.
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Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) Argon plus 25% Carbon Dioxide Shielded Flux Cored Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Groups 1 and 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E7XT-X, As-Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications Welding Research Council1—Supporting PQR Numbers: 005032, 005041, 007007, 007009, 200547, 200548, 200772, 200786, 200788, 200789,
Requirements for Application of Standard SWPSs Scope. The data to support this Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) have been derived from the above listed Procedure Qualification Records (PQRs) which were reviewed and validated under the auspices of the Welding Research Council. This SWPS is not valid using conditions and variables outside the ranges listed. The American Welding Society considers that this SWPS presents information for producing an acceptable weld using the conditions and variables listed. The user needs a significant knowledge of welding and accepts full responsibility for the performance of the weld and for providing the engineering capability, qualified personnel, and proper equipment to implement this SWPS. Application. This SWPS is to be used only as permitted by AWS B2.1, Specification for Procedure and Performance Qualification, and the applicable fabrication document(s) [such as code, specification, or contract document(s)]. The fabrication document(s) should specify the engineering requirements such as design, need for heat treatment, fabricating tolerances, quality control, and examination and tests applicable to the end product. User’s Responsibility. An SWPS does not replace or substitute fabrication codes, specifications, con1 Welding
Research Council, P.O. Box 201547, Shaker Heights, OH 44120.
tract requirements, or capability and judgment on the part of the user. An SWPS is to be used only as permitted by the applicable fabrication code, specification, or contract document. The ability to produce production welds having properties suitable for the application depends upon supplementing the SWPS with appropriate performance qualification tests and sound engineering judgment. The user is responsible for the quality and performance of the final product in accordance with the provisions of the fabrication document(s). Supplementary Instructions. To adapt this SWPS to a specific application, a user may issue supplementary instructions. Such instructions may consist of tighter fit-up tolerances, higher minimum preheat temperature, or any other instructions necessary to produce a weldment that meets the requirements of the fabrication document(s). These instructions shall not be less restrictive than provided in the SWPS. Safety. Safety precautions shall conform to the latest edition of ANSI Z49.1, Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, published by the American Welding Society. This specification may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. The specification does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user to establish appropriate safety and health practices. The user should determine the applicability of any regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) LIMITATIONS This procedure is not qualified for Notch Toughness applications. A Constant Voltage (Constant Potential) Power Source is required. WELDING PROCESSES Welding Processes: Method of Application: Mode of Metal Transfer:
FCAW-G (Flux Cored Arc Welding—Gas Shielded) Semiautomatic Globular or Spray Transfer Mode BASE METALS
Base Metal2: Thickness Range: Pipe Diameter: Coating:
Carbon Steel, M-1, P-1, or S-1, Groups 1 or 2 1/8 in. through 1-1/2 in. for groove welds, 1/8 in. minimum for fillet welds 2-7/8 in. OD and over Uncoated FILLER METALS
Filler Metal Specification2: A Number: F Number: Classification: Supplementary Filler Metal: Supplementary Powder: Deposit Thickness Range:
AWS A5.20 E70T-1M, E71T-1M, or E71T-12M F Number 6 E70T-1M, E71T-1M, or E71T-12M Not Permitted Not Permitted 1-1/2 in. maximum plus reinforcement for groove welds 1/8 in. through 1-1/2 in. fillet weld size for fillet welds JOINT DESIGNS
Joint Designs: Backing: Backing Material:
See Figure 1 Required unless backgouged and back welded Carbon Steel, M-1, P-1, S-1 Groups 1, 2, or 3 or weld metal of similar chemical analysis. Nonmetallic or nonfusing metal retainers are not permitted. POSITIONS
Permitted Positions: Vertical Progression:
E70T-X: Flat—Groove or Fillet, Horizontal—Fillet; E71T-X: All Positions Uphill PREHEAT AND INTERPASS TEMPERATURE
Preheat Temperature3: Interpass Temperature3: Preheat Maintenance:
50°F Minimum 50°F Minimum, 500°F Maximum During welding, after completion of welding, preheat maintenance prior to any Post Weld Heat Treatment is not required
2 M,
P, and S numbers for base metal and F and A numbers for filler metal and weld metal, respectively, are as detailed in AWS B2.1, Specification for Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification, and ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX. 3 Preheat and interpass temperatures must be sufficient to prevent crack formation. Temperatures above the minimum shown may be required for highly restrained welds or by the fabrication document(s).
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Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) GAS Torch Shielding Gas: Flow Rate: Backing/Root Shielding Gas: Trailing Gas: Torch Gas Nozzle Size:
Welding Grade: Argon plus 25% Carbon Dioxide or AWS A5.32, Class SG-AC-25 20 to 40 ft3/h Not required None 1/2 in. ID minimum ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Electrode
Current
Wire Feed Speed
Classificationa
Stage
Dia. (in.)
Volts
Amperes
Polarity
(ipm)
E70T-X or E71T-X E70T-X or E71T-X E70T-X or E71T-X E70T-X or E71T-X
Root or Fill Root or Fill Root or Fill Root or Fill
0.045 0.052 1/16 3/32
24–28 24–29 24–29 26–30
180–280 190–300 210–350 250–400
DCEP (Reverse) DCEP (Reverse) DCEP (Reverse) DCEP (Reverse)
250–500 150–450 100–350 50–150
aEither
E70T-1M, E71T-1M, or E71T-12M may be used.
Pulsing Current: Not permitted Contact Tube to Work Distance: 3/4 in. to 1-1/4 in. POSTWELD HEAT TREATMENT Postweld Heat Treatment:
Welds may either be as-welded or postweld heat treated at 1100 to 1200°F. If heat treated, the heat treatment time shall be 1 hour per inch of thickness (15 minutes minimum) unless otherwise noted in the fabrication documents. TECHNIQUE
Weave or Stringer Bead: Peening: Initial Cleaning: Interpass Cleaning: Backgouging: Single or Multiple Passes: Maximum Bead Thickness: Repair:
Either Not permitted Chemical or mechanical; joint shall be dry prior to welding Mechanical only Mechanical or thermal when used Either 1/4 in. Defects in welds shall be removed by mechanical or thermal methods. The repair cavity may differ in contour and dimension from a normal joint preparation and may present different restraint conditions. Repair of base metal defects shall be in accordance with the requirements of the fabrication document(s).
COMPANY NAME _______________________________________________________________________ In the name of the Company stated above, I accept full responsibility for the application of this Standard WPS for use with: _______________________________________________________________ Dated ________________ Fabrication Document(s): (Such as Code, Specification, or Contract Document)
Date ____________ Approved by ___________________________________ Title__________________
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Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) Metric Conversions in.
mm
°F
°C
ft3/h
L/min
ipm
mm/s
1/32 0.035 0.045 0.052 1/16 3/32 1/8 3/16 1/4 3/8 3/4 1-1/2
0.8 0.9 1.1 1.3 1.6 2.4 3.2 4.8 6.4 9.6 19.0 38.0
50 500 1100 1200
10 260 595 650
5 10 15 25
2.4 5.0 7.1 11.8
50 100 120 150 250 350 450 500
21 42 50 63 105 147 189 210
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Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) FILLET WELDS: All Joints GROOVE WELDS: For pipe and tubular products, see Joints 1 and 2. In addition, joints having groove designs resulting from end preparations conforming with ASME B16.25, Butt Welding Ends, and prequalified joint details for complete and partial joint penetration groove welded joints permitted by AWS D1.1, Structural Welding Code—Steel, are also allowable for application with this SWPS.
JOINT 1
JOINT 2
Figure 1—Allowable Joint Designs
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Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS)
RECOMMENDED WELDING DIMENSIONS FOR SOCKET WELDING COMPONENTS OTHER THAN FLANGES
JOINT 3
X min = 1.4 Tn OR THE THICKNESS OF THE HUB, WHICHEVER IS SMALLER, UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUIRED BY THE FABRICATION DOCUMENT(S) Y min = Tn OR 1/4 in., WHICHEVER IS SMALLER, UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUIRED BY THE FABRICATION DOCUMENT(S) Tn = NOMINAL PIPE WALL THICKNESS RECOMMENDED WELDING DIMENSIONS FOR FLANGES
JOINT 4
Figure 1 (Continued)—Allowable Joint Designs
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Annex A Guidelines for the Preparation of Technical Inquiries This annex is not a part of AWS B2.1-1-234:2006, Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Argon plus 25% Carbon Dioxide Shielded Flux Cored Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Groups 1 and 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E7XT-X, As-Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications, but is included for informational purposes only.
A1. Introduction The American Welding Society (AWS) Board of Directors has adopted a policy whereby all official interpretations of AWS standards are handled in a formal manner. Under this policy, all interpretations are made by the committee that is responsible for the standard. Official communication concerning an interpretation is directed through the AWS staff member who works with that committee. The policy requires that all requests for an interpretation be submitted in writing. Such requests will be handled as expeditiously as possible, but due to the complexity of the work and the procedures that must be followed, some interpretations may require considerable time.
A2. Procedure All inquiries shall be directed to: Managing Director Technical Services Division American Welding Society 550 N.W. LeJeune Road Miami, FL 33126 All inquiries shall contain the name, address, and affiliation of the inquirer, and they shall provide enough information for the committee to understand the point of concern in the inquiry. When the point is not clearly defined, the inquiry will be returned for clarification. For efficient handling, all inquiries should be typewritten and in the format specified below. A2.1 Scope. Each inquiry shall address one single provision of the standard unless the point of the inquiry involves two or more interrelated provisions. The provision(s) shall be identified in the scope of the inquiry
along with the edition of the standard that contains the provision(s) the inquirer is addressing. A2.2 Purpose of the Inquiry. The purpose of the inquiry shall be stated in this portion of the inquiry. The purpose can be to obtain an interpretation of a standard’s requirement or to request the revision of a particular provision in the standard. A2.3 Content of the Inquiry. The inquiry should be concise, yet complete, to enable the committee to understand the point of the inquiry. Sketches should be used whenever appropriate, and all paragraphs, figures, and tables (or annex) that bear on the inquiry shall be cited. If the point of the inquiry is to obtain a revision of the standard, the inquiry shall provide technical justification for that revision. A2.4 Proposed Reply. The inquirer should, as a proposed reply, state an interpretation of the provision that is the point of the inquiry or provide the wording for a proposed revision, if this is what inquirer seeks.
A3. Interpretation of Provisions of the Standard Interpretations of provisions of the standard are made by the relevant AWS technical committee. The secretary of the committee refers all inquiries to the chair of the particular subcommittee that has jurisdiction over the portion of the standard addressed by the inquiry. The subcommittee reviews the inquiry and the proposed reply to determine what the response to the inquiry should be. Following the subcommittee’s development of the response, the inquiry and the response are presented to the entire committee for review and approval. Upon approval by the committee, the interpretation is an official
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A4. Publication of Interpretations All official interpretations will appear in the Welding Journal and will be posted on the AWS web site.
A5. Telephone Inquiries Telephone inquiries to AWS Headquarters concerning AWS standards should be limited to questions of a general nature or to matters directly related to the use of the standard. The AWS Board of Directors’ policy requires that all AWS staff members respond to a telephone request for an official interpretation of any AWS standard with the information that such an interpretation can
be obtained only through a written request. Headquarters staff cannot provide consulting services. However, the staff can refer a caller to any of those consultants whose names are on file at AWS Headquarters.
A6. AWS Technical Committees The activities of AWS technical committees regarding interpretations are limited strictly to the interpretation of provisions of standards prepared by the committees or to consideration of revisions to existing provisions on the basis of new data or technology. Neither AWS staff nor the committees are in a position to offer interpretive or consulting services on (1) specific engineering problems, (2) requirements of standards applied to fabrications outside the scope of the document, or (3) points not specifically covered by the standard. In such cases, the inquirer should seek assistance from a competent engineer experienced in the particular field of interest.
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List of AWS Documents on Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification Designation
Title
B2.1
Specification for Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification
B2.1-1-001
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1, Group 1 or 2), 3/16 through 3/4 inch in the As-Welded Condition, With Backing
B2.1-1-002
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1, Group 1 or 2), 3/16 through 7/8 inch in the As-Welded Condition, With or Without Backing
B2.1-1-003
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Metal Arc Welding (Short Circuiting Transfer Mode) of Galvanized Steel (M-1), 18 through 10 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, with or without Backing
B2.1-1-004
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Metal Arc Welding (Short Circuiting Transfer Mode) of Carbon Steel (M-1, Group 1), 18 through 10 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, with or without Backing
B2.1-8-005
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Metal Arc Welding (Short Circuiting Transfer Mode) of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8, P-8, or S-8), 18 through 10 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, with or without Backing
B2.1-1/8-006
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Metal Arc Welding (Short Circuiting Transfer Mode) of Carbon Steel to Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-1 to M-8, P-8, or S-8), 18 through 10 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, with or without Backing
B2.1-1-007
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Galvanized Steel (M-1), 18 through 10 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, with or without Backing
B2.1-1-008
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1, P-1, or S-1), 18 through 10 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, with or without Backing
B2.1-8-009
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8, P-8, or S-8), 18 through 10 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, with or without Backing
B2.1-1/8-010
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Carbon Steel to Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-1, P-1, or S-1 to M-8, P-8, or S-8), 18 through 10 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, with or without Backing
B2.1-1-011
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Galvanized Steel (M-1), 10 through 18 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, with or without Backing
B2.1-1-012
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1, P-1, or S-1 to M-1, P-1, or S-1), 10 through 18 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, with or without Backing
B2.1-8-013
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 10 through 18 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, with or without Backing
B2.1-1/8-014
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel to Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-1 to M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 10 through 18 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, with or without Backing
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Title
B2.1-22-015
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Aluminum (M/P/S-22 to M/P/S-22), 18 through 10 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, with or without Backing
B2.1-1-016
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E7018, As-Welded or PWHT Condition
B2.1-1-017
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E6010, As-Welded or PWHT Condition
B2.1-1-018
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Self-Shielded Flux Cored Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E71T-8, As-Welded Condition
B2.1-1-019
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for CO2 Shielded Flux Cored Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E70T-1 and E71T-1, As-Welded Condition
B2.1-1-020
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for 75% Ar/25% CO2 Shielded Flux Cored Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E70T-1 and E71T-1, As-Welded or PWHT Condition
B2.1-1-021
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Followed by Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, ER70S-2 and E7018, As-Welded or PWHT Condition
B2.1-1-022
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Uphill) Followed by E7018, As-Welded or PWHT Condition
B2.1-8-023
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, As-Welded Condition
B2.1-8-024
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/16 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, ER3XX, As-Welded Condition, Primarily Plate and Structural Applications
B2.1-8-025
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding followed by Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, ER3XX and E3XX-XX, As-Welded Condition, Primarily Plate and Structural Applications
B2.1-1-026
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2). 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Downhill) Followed by E7018, As-Welded or PWHT Condition
B2.1-1-027
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Self-Shielded Flux Cored Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1/2 inch Thick, E71T-11, As-Welded Condition
B2.1-1-201
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 3/4 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Uphill) Followed by E7018 (Vertical Uphill), As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
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B2.1-1-202
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 3/4 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Downhill) Followed by E7018 (Vertical Uphill), As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-1-203
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 3/4 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Uphill), AsWelded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-1-204
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 3/4 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Downhill Root with the Balance Vertical Uphill), As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-1-205
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Uphill) Followed by E7018 (Vertical Uphill), As-Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-1-206
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Downhill) Followed by E7018 (Vertical Uphill), As-Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-1-207
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, ER70S-2, As-Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-1-208
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E7018, As-Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-1-209
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Followed by Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, ER70S-2 and E7018, As-Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-1-210
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding with Consumable Insert Root of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, INMs-1 and ER70S-2, As-Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-1-211
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding with Consumable Insert Root followed by Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/ S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, INMs-1, ER70S-2, and E7018, As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-8-212
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/16 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, ER3XX, As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-8-213
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E3XX-XX, As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-8-214
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding followed by Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, ER3XX and E3XX-XX, As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
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B2.1-8-215
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding with Consumable Insert Root of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, IN3XX and ER3XX, As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-8-216
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding with Consumable Insert Root followed by Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, IN3XX, ER3XX, and E3XX-XX, AsWelded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-4-217
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-4/P-4, Group 1 or 2), ER80S-B2, 1/8 through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 through 3/4 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-4-218
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-4/P-4, Group 1 or 2), E8018-B2, 1/8 through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 through 1-1/2 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-4-219
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding followed by Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-4/P-4, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 through 1-1/2 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, ER80S-B2 and E8018-B2, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-4-220
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Consumable Insert Root) of Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-4/P-4, Group 1 or 2), E8018-B2, 1/8 through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 through 3/4 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, IN515 and ER80S-B2, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-4-221
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Consumable Insert Root) followed by Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-4/P-4, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 through 1-1/2 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, IN515, ER80S-B2, and E8018-B2, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-5A-222
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-5A/P-5A), ER90S-B3, 1/8 through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 through 3/4 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-5A-223
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-5A/P-5A), E9018-B3, 1/8 through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 through 1-1/2 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-5A-224
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding followed by Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-5A/P-5A), 1/8 through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 through 1-1/2 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, ER90S-B3 and E9018-B3, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-5A-225
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Consumable Insert Root) of Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-5A/P-5A), 1/8 through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 through 3/4 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, IN521 and ER90S-B3, Primarily Pipe Applications
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B2.1-5A-226
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Consumable Insert Root) followed by Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-5A/P-5A), 1/8 through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 through 1-1/2 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, IN521, ER90S-B3, and E9018-B3, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-1/8-227
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Groups 1 or 2) to Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/16 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, ER309(L), As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-1/8-228
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Groups 1 or 2) to Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E309(L)-15, -16, or -17, As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-1/8-229
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding followed by Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Groups 1 or 2) to Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, ER309(L) and E309(L)-15, -16, or -17, As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-1/8-230
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding with Consumable Insert Root of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Groups 1 or 2) to Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/16 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, IN309 and ER309(L), As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-1/8-231
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding with Consumable Insert Root followed by Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Groups 1 or 2) to Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, IN309, ER309, and E309-15, -16, or -17, or IN309, ER309(L), and ER309(L)-15, -16, or -17, As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-1-232
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Argon plus 25% Carbon Dioxide Shielded Gas Metal Arc Welding (Short Circuiting Transfer Mode) Argon plus 25% Carbon Dioxide Shielded Flux Cored Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Groups 1 and 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, ER70S-3 and E7XT-X, As-Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-1-233
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Argon plus 25% Carbon Dioxide Shielded Gas Metal Arc Welding (Short Circuiting Transfer Mode) Argon plus 2% Oxygen Shielded Gas Metal Arc Welding (Spray Transfer Mode) of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Groups 1 and 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, ER70S-3, As-Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-1-234
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Argon plus 25% Carbon Dioxide Shielded Flux Cored Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Groups 1 and 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E7XT-X, As-Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-1-235
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Argon plus 2% Oxygen Shielded Gas Metal Arc Welding (Spray Transfer Mode) of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Groups 1 and 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, ER70S-3, Flat Position Only, As-Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
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