Begin filling out the record by entering theWelder’s information. While filling out this record,make sure to take advantage of the drop-downmenus and databases rather than typingthe information manually.

On the Tool Bar, click on the small drop-downarrow next to the “New” icon.Select .ASME IX WPQ

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Do not enter “Range Qualified” data manually.

Actual Values

The Code Checking in will take careof all of these fields for you. All you need to enteris the “ ” of the welder qualificationtest and the Code Checking will fill in thequalified ranges based on the Actual Values thatyou enter.

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As you select a welding process, the form willgrow supplying you with the required fieldsspecific to the process selected. Notice that

allows the use of up to threeseparate processes on a single WPQ.WeldOffice®

When specifying the filler metal, remember toselect it from the Filler Material Database insteadof manually typing the information. To do this,place the cursor in the “Filler metal specification”field and click on the database icon . Locatethe desired filler metal and double-click on it.Notice that enters the proper Spec.#,Class.# and F# automatically.

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Testing information is already entered for you.Based on the information previously entered,

’s Code Checking automaticallyspecifies the required testing.WeldOffice®

Printing this WPQ:

File

Print Unassigned ASME WPQ 00001

To print this record, go to the top of the screenand click on . Select the second print optionwhich will say something like:

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Instantly create a WPQ from another WPQ:

File / Save As NewWPQ

One of the best time-saving features inis the ability to create duplicates of a

completed WPQ. To do this, go to the top of thescreen and click on . Thenselect . will then create aduplicate of this current record. This featureallows incredible speed of data entry whenentering identical WPQ’s.

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Welder's nameID NumberDate of birthStamp numberCompany nameDivision

Test dateWPQ record numberStandard test numberWPS record numberQualification code

Rev.Rev.

Rod Laver55554/17/23500C-specConcord

1/6/02500-5555

ASME Section IX

BASE METALS (QW-403)

Welded to:

Joint type

Product form Specification (type or grade) P no. Grp-no. Size Sch. Thick. Dia.(in.) (in.)

Pipe SA-106 (B) 1 1 6 XX 0.864 6.625Pipe SA-106 (B) 1 1 6 XX 0.864 6.625

Groove

VARIABLES Actual values RANGE QUALIFIED

Type of weld jointBase metal

Pipe - Groove Groove and Fillet weldsP1 to P1 P-no./S-no. 1 thru 11, 34, 4X

BASE METAL THICKNESS Groove Fillet Overlay Groove Fillet Overlay

Plate thicknessPipe/tube thicknessPipe diameter

(in.)

(in.)

(in.)

- - - no limit no limit -0.864 - - no limit no limit -6.625 - - 2.875 min no limit -

PROCESS VARIABLES Actual values RANGE QUALIFIED

SMAW SMAWFCAW FCAWWelding processManual ManualSemi-automatic Semi-automaticTypeWithout With, withoutWith WithBacking

5.1 5.xx5.20 5.xxFiller metal specificationE6010 AnyE71T-12M AnyFiller metal classification

3 3(1..3 w/backing)6 6Filler metal F-number2 3 minNumber of layers deposited

0.250 0.5 max0.614 no limitWeld deposit thickness (in.)

6G 6GWeld position (Actual position tested)

All AllGroove - Plate & Pipe >24"

All AllGroove - Pipe 2.875" to 24"

- -Groove - Pipe < 2.875"

All AllFillet - Plate & Pipe >24"

All AllFillet - Pipe 2.875" to 24"

All AllFillet - Pipe < 2.875"

Up Up Up UpProgressionWithout With, withoutBacking gas - -Globular Spray, pulse, globularGMAW transfer mode (QW-409) - -

TESTS

Type of test Acceptance criteria Result Comments

Notes

4 transverse side bends per QW-161.1 and QW-462.2Visual examination per QW-302.4

QW-163QW-194

AcceptableAcceptable

see - ASME IX - QW-452.1 Note (4)see - ASME IX - QW-452.1 Note (8)

CERTIFICATION

Tests conducted byMechanical tests by

Laboratory test numberTest file number

Nick MossmanNick Mossman

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We certify that the statements in this record are correct and that the test welds were prepared, welded and tested in accordance with the requirements of Section IX of the ASME Code.

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Welding Engineer

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