Welding Procedure Welding Procedure Specification Specification
Welding Procedure Welding Procedure Specification Specification
Welding Procedure Welding Procedure Specification Specification
SPECIFICATION
WELDING PROCESS: FCAW and FCAW ASME: AWS: X OTHER: AISC 341-05 Demand Criti
SUPPORTING PQR: 3500-D1.8-1- 2G 3500-D1.8-1- 3G 3500-D1.8-1- 4G
JOINT: This WPS shall be used in conjunction with the General Welding Standards (GWS) and Welding
Fabrication Procedure (WFP) sections and criteria for joint details, repairs, NDE, inspection etc.
Weld Joint Type: Groove & Fillet Welds Class: Full & Partial Penetration
See GWS 1-06 and WFP's for joint details Preparation: Thermal/Mechanical
Root Opening: 3/16 - 3/8 Backing: With
Backgrind root: When required Backing Mat.: Metal or as specifed
Bkgrd Method: Grind or Arc gouge GTAW Flux: N/A Backing Retainer: N/A
WPS NO:
NO: 3500-
3500-D1
D1.8-
.8-1
1
WELDING CHARACTERISTICS:
Ranges: Amps 185 to 310 Tungsten Dia.: N/A Pulsing Cycle: N/A to N/A
Volts 17 to 23 Background Current: N/A
WELDING TECHNIQUE: For fabrication specific requirements such as fittup, cleaning, grinding, PWHT and
inspection criteria refer to Volume 2, Welding Fabrication Procedures
Maximum K/J Heat Input: Travel speed: Varies Gas Cup Size: N/A
Comments: This WPS is specifically qualifed for Demand Critical welds required by AISC 341-05 & AWS D1.8
Siesmic Welding including qualified for Charpy-V-Notch in weld metal to 24 ftlbs@ -20°F. HAZ +1mm
qualifed to 38 ftlbs@+50 F°. HAZ +5mm is qualified to 32 ftlbs@ +50 F°.
REM. * Weld layers are representative only - actual number of passes and layer sequence may vary due to
variations in joint design, thickness and fitup.
Use of LANL Welding Procedures and Welder Qualifications for non-LANL work shall be at the sole risk and responsibility of
the Subcontractor, and the Subcontractor shall indemnify and save LANL and the Government harmless from any and all
claims, demands, actions or causes of action, and for any expense or loss by reason of Subcontractor's and their employees
posession and use of LANL procedures and qualifications.