ASME BPVC.

IX-2019

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Welding Variables Procedure Specifications (WPS) — Shielded Metal-Arc Welding (SMAW)
Paragraph Brief of Variables Essential Supplementary Essential Nonessential
.1 ϕ Groove design X
QW-402 .4 − Backing X
Joints .10 ϕ Root spacing X
.11 ± Retainers X
.5 ϕ Group Number X
.6 T Limits toughness X
QW-403
.8 ϕ T Qualified X
Base Metals
.9 t Pass > 1/2 in. (13 mm) X
.11 ϕ P‐No. qualified X
.4 ϕ F‐Number X
.5 ϕ A‐Number X
.6 ϕ Diameter X
QW-404
.7 ϕ Diameter > 1/4 in. (6 mm) X
Filler Metals
.12 ϕ Classification X
.30 ϕ t X
.33 ϕ Classification X
QW-405 .1 + Position X
Positions .3 ϕ ↑↓ Vertical welding X
.1 Decrease > 100°F (55°C) X
QW-406
.2 ϕ Preheat maint. X
Preheat
.3 Increase > 100°F (55°C) (IP) X
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QW-407 .1 ϕ PWHT X
PWHT .2 ϕ PWHT (T & T range) X

QW-409 .1 > Heat input X

Electrical .4 ϕ Current or polarity X X
Characteristics .8 ϕ I & E range X
.1 ϕ String or weave X
.5 ϕ Method cleaning X
.6 ϕ Method back gouge X
QW-410
.9 ϕ Multiple to single pass/side X X
Technique
.25 ϕ Manual or automatic X
.26 ± Peening X
.64 Use of thermal processes X

Legend:
+ Addition > Increase or greater than ↑ Uphill ← Forehand ϕ Change
− Deletion < Decrease or less than ↓ Downhill → Backhand

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Table QW-253.1
Welding Variables Procedure Specifications (WPS) — Shielded Metal-Arc Welding (SMAW)
Special Process Variables
Essential Variables
Hard‐Facing Overlay (HFO) Corrosion‐Resistant Overlay Nonessential Variables for
Paragraph (QW-216) (CRO) (QW-214) HFO and CRO
QW-402
.16 < Finished t < Finished t
Joints
QW-403 .20 ϕ P‐Number ϕ P‐Number
Base Metals .23 ϕ T Qualified ϕ T Qualified
.12 ϕ Classification
QW-404
.37 ϕ A‐Number
Filler Metals
.38 ϕ Diameter (1st layer)
QW-405
.4 + Position + Position
Positions
QW-406 Dec. > 100°F (55°C) preheat Dec. > 100°F (55°C) preheat
.4
Preheat > Interpass > Interpass
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QW-407 .6 ϕ PWHT
PWHT .9 ϕ PWHT

QW-409 .4 ϕ Current or polarity ϕ Current or polarity

Electrical .8 ϕ I & E range
Characteristics .22 Inc. > 10% 1st layer Inc. > 10% 1st layer
.1 ϕ String or weave
QW-410 .5 ϕ Method of cleaning
Technique .26 ± Peening
.38 ϕ Multiple to single layer ϕ Multiple to single layer

Legend:
+ Addition > Increase or greater than ↑ Uphill ← Forehand ϕ Change
− Deletion < Decrease or less than ↓ Downhill → Backhand

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