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Calling out a weld on a drawing may seem like a simple thing, but a lot of work is required before production welding can begin. First, a welding process must be selected along with a suitable filler metal. Welding parameters must be worked out to ensure a quality weld. After the welding procedure has been written, a procedure qualification must be performed to ensure that the welding procedure will produce a quality weld and will satisfy any applicable code requirements, such as ASME Section IX. Finally, welding personnel must also be qualified. These steps are covered in three basic documents:
- WPS — The Welding Procedure Specification is a document that describes how to make the weld and lists all important parameters.
- PQR — The Procedure Qualification Record is a test weld that qualifies the WPS.
- WPQ — The Welder Performance Qualification certifies individual welders to weld using a particular process and other parameters.
Our welding specialists can assist you with all of the necessary testing and documentation. We can also troubleshoot welding problems, review welding requirements in RFQ’s and other customer documents, assist in auditing welding vendors, and other welding-related tasks.
We can provide assistance with all common welding processes . In addition, we have experience with cladding, brazing, repair welding, hardfacing, and thermal spray.
Put our welding engineering experience to work for you. Call us today for a free consultation on your welding engineering needs.
