Welding documentation flow
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Job Requirements
PWPS (Preliminary welding procedure specification) or proposed WPS
Test coupon preparation
PQR (Procedure Qualification Record)
WPS (welding procedure specification)
Start welding
ASME Sec IX
Part QW Welding
Article I: Welding General Requirements
Article II: Welding Procedure Qualifications
Article III: Welding Performance Qualifications
Article IV: Welding Data
Article V: Standard Welding Procedure Specifications (SWPSs)
Part QB Brazing
Article XI to XIV
Part QF Plastic Fusing
Article XXI to XXIV
Non Mandatory Appendix B
Welding and Brazing Forms
Mandatory Appendix E
Permitted SWPs
QG-101 PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION
A procedure specification is a written document providing direction to the person applying the
material joining process.
Specify the minimum no of essential and Non-Essential variable Ranges that are applicable to the
material joining process to be used in production.
FORM QW-482