AWS B2.1-1/8-010:2002
An American National Standard
Standard Welding Procedure
Specification (SWPS) for
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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
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AWS B2.1-1/8-010:2002
An American National Standard
Key Words — Welding procedure specification,
WPS, standard welding procedure
specification, SWPS, base metal,
allowable joint designs, filler metal,
carbon steel, austenitic stainless steel,
manual gas tungsten arc welding
Approved by
American National Standards Institute
June 10, 2002
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
Supersedes ANSI/AWS B2.1.010-90
Prepared by
AWS B2 Committee on Welding Qualification
Under the Direction of
AWS Technical Activities Committee
Approved by
AWS Board of Directors
Abstract
This standard contains the essential welding variables for welding carbon steel to austenitic stainless steel in the thickness range of 18 through 10 gauge, using manual gas tungsten 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 fillet welds and
groove welds.
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Personnel
AWS B2 Committee on Welding Qualification
J. J. Sekely, Chair
G. M. Wisbrock, 1st Vice Chair
J. J. Fluckiger, 2nd Vice Chair
P. B. Dickerson, 3rd Vice Chair
L. P. Connor, Secretary
T. J. Anderson
*W. L. Ballis
*H. B. Cary
J. L. Cooley
W. D. Doty
E. A. Gallagher
E. H. Gray, P.E.
M. Herrle
*J. E. Hinkel
*M. J. Houle
R. W. Jackson
A. W. Johnson
*N. K. Kanaya
R. A. LaFave, P.E.
*B. B. MacDonald
K. M. McTague
A. S. Olivares
*G. W. Oyler
S. Panezic
J. F. Pike
*B. J. Rampolla, P.E.
W. M. Ruof
*J. B. Shore
A. W. Sindel
C. E. Speader, Jr.
*W. J. Sperko, P.E.
*R. F. Waite, P.E.
R. K. Wiswesser
Eichleay Corporation
Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control
Bechtel Babcock & Wilcox Idaho
Consultant
American Welding Society
Consultant
Consultant
Consultant
J. C. and Associates, Incorporated
Doty and Associates
Non Destructive Testing Group
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
ABS Group, Incorporated
The Lincoln Electric Company
Welding Engineering Services
Consultant
A. W. Johnson and Associates
BEAR Testing Laboratory
Elliott Company
United Association
Factory Mutual
Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company
Retired
Canadian Welding Bureau
NASA Langley Research Center
J. J. McMullen and Associates
Bechtel Plant Machinery, Incorporated
Brooks Automation
Sindel and Associates
Aristech Chemical Corporation
Sperko Engineering Services
Consultant
Welder Training and Testing Institute
R. W. Jackson, Chair
L. P. Connor, Secretary
W. D. Doty
*M. J. Houle
K. M. McTague
B. J. Rampolla
J. J. Sekely
Consultant
American Welding Society
Doty and Associates
Welding Engineering Services
Factory Mutual
J. J. McMullen Associates
Eichleay Corporation
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AWS B2D Subcommittee on Standard Welding Procedure Specifications
Foreword
(This Foreword is not a part of AWS B2.1-1/8-010:2002, 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, 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 Standard Welding Procedure Specification is an outgrowth of the coordinated work of the Welding Procedures
Committee of WRC and the Committee on Welding Qualification of the AWS. The Welding Procedures Committee has
provided the test data documented on the Summary of Procedure Qualification Records, which are available from the
Welding Research Council.
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. Welding symbols shall be those shown in the latest edition
of AWS A2.4, Standard Symbols for Welding, Brazing, and Nondestructive Examination.
The AWS B2 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.
The first two Standard Welding Procedure Specifications were published in 1990. Since then SWPSs are continuing
to be developed and published by the American Welding Society. This is the first revision of B2.1.010.
Comments and suggestions for the improvement of this standard are welcomed. They should be sent to the Secretary,
AWS B2 Committee on Welding Qualification, American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Road, Miami, FL 33126.
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Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS)
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 AsWelded Condition, with or without Backing
Welding Research Council1—Supporting PQR Numbers: 128A, 129A,
130A, 131A, 132A, 133A, 134A, 135A, 136A, 137A, 138A, 139A
Requirements for
Application of 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 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. A SWPS does not replace
or substitute for fabrication codes, specifications,
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Floor, New York, NY 10016-5902.
contract requirements, or capability and judgment
on the part of the user. A 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 or PWHT applications.
WELDING PROCESSES
Welding Process:
Method of Application:
GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding)
Manual
BASE METALS
Coating:
Carbon Steel to Austenitic Stainless Steel, M-1 to M-8 or P-8
Groove Weld: M/P/S-1, 18 ga. (0.0478 in.) through 10 ga.
(0.1345 in.)
M/P/S-8, 18 ga. (0.0500 in.) through 10 ga. (0.1406 in.)
Fillet Weld: M/P/S-1, 18 ga. (0.0478 in.) through 10 ga. (0.1345 in.)
M/P/S-8, 18 ga. (0.0500 in.) through 10 ga. (0.1406 in.)
Uncoated
FILLER METALS
Filler Metal Specification:2
Classification:
Deposit Thickness Range:
Maximum Bead Thickness:
Consumable Inserts:
Penetration Enhancing Flux:
AWS A5.9 or ASME SFA 5.9
A Number 8, F Number 6
ER309
Groove Weld: Sheet metal thickness plus reinforcement, maximum
Fillet Weld Leg: Sheet metal thickness, minimum
Sheet metal thickness plus reinforcement
Not Permitted
Not Permitted
JOINT DESIGNS
Allowable Joint Designs:
Backing:
Backing Material:
See Figure 1
Optional
Carbon Steel or Stainless Steel2, M-8, P-8, or S-8. Nonmetallic or
nonfusing metal retainers are not permitted.
POSITIONS
Welding Positions:
Vertical Progression:
All
Uphill or Downhill
GAS
Torch Shielding Gas:
Flow Rate:
Welding Grade Argon or AWS A5.32, Class SG-A
15 to 25 ft3/h
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 and ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX.
3. See the applicable ASTM Specification for base metal thickness tolerances.
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Base Metal:2
Thickness Range:3
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GAS (Cont’d)
Gas Nozzle Size:
Backing/Root Shielding Gas:
1/4 in. to 5/8 in I.D.
Welding Grade Argon or AWS A5.32, SG-A. Gas shall remain in
place until the joint is completed. When introducing shielding gas to
initiate a purge; it is necessary to have at least a 6 volume change
of atmosphere within the purge zone prior to welding. It is not necessary to shield the root of fillet welds or groove welds with backing
or back gouging.
A typical flow range of 5 to 15 ft3/h may be varied depending on
component
configuration.
None
Flow Rate:
Trailing Gas:
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PREHEAT AND INTERPASS TEMPERATURE
Preheat Temperature:
Interpass Temperature:
Preheat Maintenance:
50°F minimum, 120°F maximum
No maximum
Continuous or special heating not required
POSTWELD HEAT TREATMENT
Postweld Heat-Treatment:
None (not qualified for PWHT)
TUNGSTEN ELECTRODES
Specification:
Classification:
Size:
AWS A5.12, ASME SFA 5.12
EWTh-2, EWLa-1.5
1/8 in. max. sharpened to a point
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Filler Metal
Amperes*
Current
Base Metal
Classification
Dia. (in.)
Groove
Fillet
Type/Polarity
18 ga.
17 ga.
16 ga.
15 ga.
14 ga.
13 ga.
12 ga.
11 ga.
10 ga.
ER309
ER309
ER309
ER309
ER309
ER309
ER309
ER309
ER309
1/16
1/16
1/16
1/16
3/32
3/32
3/32
3/32
3/32
40–65
43–69
46–73
50–77
54–81
58–85
62–90
66–95
70–100
50–55
59–64
68–73
77–82
86–91
95–100
105–110
115–120
125–130
DCSP (Straight)
DCSP (Straight)
DCSP (Straight)
DCSP (Straight)
DCSP (Straight)
DCSP (Straight)
DCSP (Straight)
DCSP (Straight)
DCSP (Straight)
*Amperage shall not exceed the capacity of the Tungsten Electrodes.
Pulsing Current:
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TECHNIQUE
Beads:
Peening:
Cleaning:
Initial Cleaning:
Interpass Cleaning:
Single or Multiple Electrodes:
Single or Multipass:
Backgouging:
Repair:
Stringer or weave
No
Joint shall be dry prior to welding
Mechanical or chemical
Mechanical only
Single
Either
Not required, mechanical or thermal if used
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.
COMPANY NAME _______________________________________________________________________
In the name of the Company stated above, I accept full responsibility for the application of this SWPS for use
with:
________________________________________________________________ Dated ________________
Fabrication Document(s): (Such as Code, Specification, or Contract Document)
Date ____________ Approved By ___________________________________ Title __________________
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JOINT 1
JOINT 2
JOINT 5
JOINT 3
JOINT 6
Figure 1—Allowable Joint Designs
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JOINT 4
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JOINT 7
JOINT 11
JOINT 8
JOINT 12
JOINT 9
Metric Conversions
in.
JOINT 10
0.0478
0.0500
0.1345
0.1406
1/16
3/32
1/8
1/4
5/8
mm
°F
0.889
50
120
1.270
3.416
350
3.571
1.600
2.400
3.200
6.400
15.9000
°C
ft3/h
L/min.
10
49
177
15
25
7.1
11.8
Figure 1 (Continued)—Allowable Joint Designs
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Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS)
Nonmandatory Annex
Annex A
Guidelines for Preparation of Technical Inquiries
for AWS Technical Committees
(This Annex is not a part of AWS B2.1-1/8-010:2002, 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, but is included for informational purposes only.)
A1. Introduction
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The AWS Board of Directors has adopted a policy
whereby all official interpretations of AWS standards
will be handled in a formal manner. Under that policy, all
interpretations are made by the committee that is responsible for the standard. Official communication concerning an interpretation is 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 must be directed to:
Managing Director, Technical Services
American Welding Society
550 N.W. LeJeune Road
Miami, FL 33126
All inquiries must contain the name, address, and affiliation of the inquirer, and they must provide enough information for the committee to fully understand the point
of concern in the inquiry. Where that point is not clearly
defined, the inquiry will be returned for clarification. For
efficient handling, all inquiries should be typewritten and
should also be in the format used here.
A2.1 Scope. Each inquiry must address one single provision of the standard, unless the point of the inquiry
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with the edition of the standard that contains the provisions or that the inquirer is addressing.
A2.2 Purpose of the Inquiry. The purpose of the inquiry
must be stated in this portion of the inquiry. The purpose
can be either to obtain an interpretation of a standard
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 quickly
and fully understand the point of the inquiry. Sketches
should be used when appropriate and all paragraphs, figures, and tables (or the Annex), which bear on the inquiry must be cited. If the point of the inquiry is to obtain
a revision of the standard, the inquiry must 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 the wording for a proposed
revision, if that 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 chairman 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.
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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 will be an official interpretation of the Society, and the secretary will transmit
the response to the inquirer and to the Welding Journal
for publication.
an official interpretation of any AWS standard with the
information that such an interpretation can be obtained
only through a written request. The Headquarters staff
cannot provide consulting services. The staff can, however, refer a caller to any of those consultants whose
names are on file at AWS Headquarters.
A6. The AWS Technical Committee
A4. Publication of Interpretations
All official interpretations will appear in the Welding
Journal.
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 Board of Directors’ policy requires that all
AWS staff members respond to a telephone request for
The activities of AWS Technical Committees in regard
to interpretations, are limited strictly to the interpretation
of provisions of standards prepared by the committee or
to consideration of revisions to existing provisions on the
basis of new data or technology. Neither the committee
nor the staff is in a position to offer interpretive or consulting services on: (1) specific engineering problems, or
(2) requirements of standards applied to fabrications outside the scope of the document or 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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Designation
Title
B2.1:2000
Specification for Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification
B2.1-001-90
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
B2.1-002-90
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
B2.1-1-003:2002
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
B2.1-1-004:2002
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
B2.1-8-005:2002
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
B2.1-1/8-006:2002
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
B2.1-1-007:2002
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
B2.1-1-008:2002
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
B2.1-8-009:2002
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
B2.1-1/8-010:2002
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
B2.1-1-011:2002
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
B2.1-1-012:2002
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
B2.1-8-013:2002
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
B2.1-1/8-014:2002
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
B2.1-22-015:2002
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
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B2.1-1-016-94
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
B2.1-1-017-94
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
B2.1-1-018-94
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
B2.1-1-019-94
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
B2.1-1-020-94
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
B2.1-1-021-94
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
B2.1-1-022-94
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
B2.1-8-023-94
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
B2.1-8-024:2001
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
B2.1-8-025:2001
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
B2.1-1-026-94
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
B2.1-1-027:1998
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
B2.1-1-201-96
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
B2.1-1-202-96
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
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B2.1-1-203-96
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
B2.1-1-204-96
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
B2.1-1-205-96
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
B2.1-1-206-96
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
B2.1-1-207-96
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
B2.1-1-208-96
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
B2.1-1-209-96
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
B2.1-1-210:2001
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
B2.1-1-211:2001
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
B2.1-8-212:2001
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
B2.1-8-213-97
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
B2.1-8-214:2001
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
B2.1-8-215:2001
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
B2.1-8-216:2001
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
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B2.1-4-217:1999
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
B2.1-4-218:1999
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
B2.1-4-219:1999
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
B2.1-4-220:1999
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
B2.1-4-221:1999
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-222:1999
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-223:1999
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-224:1999
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-225:1999
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
B2.1-5A-226:1999
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
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