WPS Sa 517
WPS Sa 517
WPS Sa 517
SPECIFICATION
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 Class: Full/partial penetration
See GWS 1-06 for joint details Preparation: Mechanical/thermal
Root Opening: 1/16"- 3/16" Backing: None
Backgrind root: Root/second side Backing Mat.: CS Strap/ring when used
Bkgrd Method: Grind/chip/arc gouge GTAW Flux: N/A Backing Retainer: N/A
BASE MATERIALS: P No. 11B Gr No. All to: P No. 11B Gr No. All
Spec. SA-517 Grade: ** to: Spec. SA-517 Grade: **
Qualified Pipe Dia Range: = : 0
Qualified Thickness Range: AWS: 0.187 thru 8.000 ASME: 0.187 thru 8.000
WELDING CHARACTERISTICS:
Current: DCEP and ---- Tungsten type: N/A Transfer Mode: Spray
Ranges: Amps 180 to 0 Pulsing Cycle: N/A to N/A
Volts 20 to 0 Background Current: N/A
Fuel Gas: N/A Flame: N/A Braze temp. °F N/A to N/A
WELDING TECHNIQUE: For cleaning, grinding, and inspection criteria refer to Volume 2, Welding
Fabrication Procedures
Technique: Semi-auto Cleaning Method: Grind/chip/arc gouge
Single Pass or Multi Pass: M Stringer or Weave bead (S/W): S/W Oscillation: N/A
GMAW Gun Angle °: 5 to 15 Forehand or Backhand for GMAW (F/B): FH
GMAW/FCAW Tube to work distance: 3/8" - 1/2"
Maximum K/J Heat Input: N/A Travel speed: As required Gas Cup Size: 1/2"-3/4"
No single pass shall deposit greater than 1/2" thickness of material.
Comments: (1) *IPT and Preheat for material =3/4" = 225 °F min. (2) **Grade #s A,B,E,F,J&P
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.