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Frequently Asked Questions About Prequalified Welding Procedures (Stainless Steel)

This post provides answers to frequently asked questions regarding the "280 Prequalified Welding Procedures for Stainless Steel" product. It addresses common inquiries from customers about the digital format, permissible uses for CWIs, distinctions between qualified and prequalified procedures, and the rationale behind the product's affordability. Additionally, it clarifies compliance with AWS D1.6, modification flexibility, and how included guides facilitate proper use and customization of these welding procedures.

AWS D1.6 Stainless Steel Prequalified Welding Procedures – NOW AVAILABLE

We're thrilled to announce the release of our new collection: **280 Prequalified Welding Procedure Specifications for Stainless Steel**. Developed in accordance with **AWS D1.6/D1.6M**, this comprehensive package is designed to bring consistency and compliance to welding operations. It includes procedures for GMAW, FCAW-G, GTAW, and SMAW, covering 14 common weld joint configurations and widely used 304, 304L, 316, and 316L stainless steel base metals. This resource is perfect for business owners, fabricators, CWIs, and schools seeking to enhance quality and productivity.

How to Use Prequalified WPSs for Stainless Steel in Accordance with AWS D1.6

AWS D1.6, the Structural Welding Code for Stainless Steel, focuses on the structural integrity of welds on stainless steel alloys. It allows for cost-saving prequalified welding procedure specifications (WPSs), similar to AWS D1.1 for carbon steel. Using prequalified WPSs involves adhering to guidelines for welding process, base and filler metals, temperature, and joint type. While advantageous, users must own the code and ensure their applications align with its structural focus, as engineers are responsible for additional requirements like corrosion resistance.

How to write AWS D1.1 Prequalified Welding Procedure Specifications

The AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code for Steel allows fabricators to use prequalified welding procedures (WPSs), saving significant time and money by exempting them from testing. This post outlines an 8-step guide to writing a prequalified WPS, covering selecting approved base metals, weld joints, welding processes, filler metals, shielding gases, and determining preheat, interpass, and post-weld heat treatment. It emphasizes that anyone who understands the code can create these essential documents for quality and productivity.

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