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QW-461.3 GROOVE WELDS IN PLATE — TEST POSITIONS

QW-461.4 GROOVE WELDS IN PIPE — TEST POSITIONS

QW-461.5 FILLET WELDS IN PLATE — TEST POSITIONS

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QW-461.9
PERFORMANCE QUALIFICATION — POSITION AND DIAMETER LIMITATIONS
(Within the Other Limitations of QW-303)
Position and Type Weld Qualified [Note (1)]
Groove
Plate and Pipe
Qualification Test Fillet
Over 24 in. Pipe ≤ 24 in.
Weld Position (610 mm) O.D. (610 mm) O.D. Plate and Pipe

Plate — Groove 1G F F [Note (2)] F

2G F,H F,H [Note (2)] F,H
3G F,V F [Note (2)] F,H,V
4G F,O F [Note (2)] F,H,O
3G and 4G F,V,O F [Note (2)] All
2G, 3G, and 4G All F,H [Note (2)] All
Special Positions (SP) SP,F SP,F SP,F
Plate — Fillet 1F . . . . . . F [Note (2)]
2F . . . . . . F,H [Note (2)]
3F . . . . . . F,H,V [Note (2)]
4F . . . . . . F,H,O [Note (2)]
3F and 4F . . . . . . All [Note (2)]
Special Positions (SP) . . . . . . SP,F [Note (2)]
Pipe — Groove [Note (3)] 1G F F F
2G F,H F,H F,H
5G F,V,O F,V,O All
6G All All All
2G and 5G All All All
Special Positions (SP) SP,F SP,F SP,F
Pipe — Fillet [Note (3)] 1F . . . . . . F
2F . . . . . . F,H
2FR . . . . . . F,H
4F . . . . . . F,H,O
5F . . . . . . All
Special Positions (SP) . . . . . . SP,F

NOTES:
(1) Positions of welding as shown in QW-461.1 and QW-461.2.
F p Flat
H p Horizontal
V p Vertical
O p Overhead
(2) Pipe 27⁄8 in. (73 mm) O.D. and over.
(3) See diameter restrictions in QW-452.3, QW-452.4, and QW-452.6.

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QW-463.1(a) PLATES — LESS THAN 3/4 in. (19 mm) QW-463.1(b) PLATES — 3/4 in. (19 mm) AND OVER
THICKNESS PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION THICKNESS AND ALTERNATE FROM 3/8 in. (10 mm)
BUT LESS THAN 3/4 in. (19 mm) THICKNESS
PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION

QW-463.1(c) PLATES — LONGITUDINAL PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION

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QW-463.1(d) PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION

QW-463.1(e) PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION

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QW-463.2(f) PIPE — NPS 10 (DN 250) ASSEMBLY PERFORMANCE QUALIFICATION

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QW-463.2(g) NPS 6 (DN 150) OR NPS 8 (DN 200) ASSEMBLY PERFORMANCE QUALIFICATION

GENERAL NOTE: When side bend tests are made in accordance with QW-452.1 and QW-452.3, they shall be removed as shown in QW-463.2(g)
in place of the face and root bends.

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 2010 SECTION IX

QW-466.1 TEST JIG DIMENSIONS

Tapped hole to suit Hardened rollers 11/2 in. (38 mm)

testing machine may be substituted for jig shoulders
As required As required

3/ in. (19 mm)

4
1/ in. (13 mm)
2
Shoulders hardened
and greased A 11/8 in. (29 mm)
3/ in. (19 mm)
4 3/ in. (19 mm)

(170 mm)
4

11/8 in. (29 mm)

6 3/4 in.
(50 mm)
(75 mm)
2 in. min.
3/ in. R
3 in. min.
1/ in. (6 mm) 4
4
(19 mm)
1/ in. (3 mm)
8
Plunger
B R
3/ in. (19 mm)
4
3/ in. (19 mm)
4

2 in. (50 mm) C D R

Yoke 71/2 in. (190 mm)
3 7/8 in. (97 mm) 9 in. (225 mm)

Customary Units
Thickness of
Material Specimen, in. A, in. B, in. C, in. D, in.
1
P-No. 23 to P-No. 21 through P-No 25; P-No. ⁄8 21⁄16 11⁄32 23⁄8 13⁄16
21 through P-No. 25 with F-No. 23; P-No. 35; t p 1⁄8 or less 161⁄2t 81⁄4t 181⁄2t + 1⁄16 91⁄4t + 1⁄32
any P-No. metal with F-No. 33, 36, or 37

3
P-No. 11; P-No. 25 to P-No. 21 or P-No. 22 or ⁄8 21⁄2 11⁄4 33⁄8 111⁄16
P-No. 25 t p 3⁄8 or less 62⁄3t 31⁄3t 82⁄3t + 1⁄8 41⁄3t + 1⁄16

3
P-No. 51; P-No. 49 ⁄8 3 11⁄2 37⁄8 115⁄16
t p 3⁄8 or less 8t 4t 10t + 1⁄8 5t + 1⁄16

3
P-No. 52; P-No. 53; P-No. 61; P-No. 62 ⁄8 33⁄4 17⁄8 45⁄8 25⁄16
t p 3⁄8 or less 10t 5t 12t + 1⁄8 6t + 1⁄16

3
All others with greater than or equal to 20% elon- ⁄8 11⁄2 3
⁄4 23⁄8 13⁄16
gation t p 3⁄8 or less 4t 2t 6t + 1⁄8 3t + 1⁄16

Materials with 3% to less than 20% elongation t p [see Note (b)] 327⁄8t 167⁄16t A + 2t + 1⁄16 ⁄2C + 1⁄32
1

max. max. max. max.

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 2010 SECTION IX

QW-253
WELDING VARIABLES PROCEDURE SPECIFICATIONS (WPS)
Shielded Metal-Arc Welding (SMAW)
Supplementary
Paragraph Brief of Variables Essential Essential Nonessential

.1 ␾ Groove design X

QW-402 .4 − Backing X
Joints .10 ␾ Root spacing X
.11 ± Retainers X

.5 ␾ Group Number X
.6 T Limits impact X
QW-403
Base .8 ␾ T Qualified X
Metals
.9 t Pass > 1⁄2 in. (13 mm) X
.11 ␾ P-No. qualified X

.4 ␾ F-Number X
.5 ␾ A-Number X
.6 ␾ Diameter X
QW-404
Filler .7 ␾ Diameter > ⁄4 in. (6 mm)
1
X
Metals
.12 ␾ Classification X
.30 ␾ t X
.33 ␾ Classification X

.1 + Position X
QW-405
.2 ␾ Position X
Positions
.3 ␾ ↑↓ Vertical welding X

.1 Decrease > 100°F (55°C) X

QW-406
.2 ␾ Preheat maint. X
Preheat
.3 Increase > 100°F (55°C) (IP) X

.1 ␾ PWHT X
QW-407
.2 ␾ PWHT (T & T range) X
PWHT
.4 T Limits X

.1 > Heat input X

QW-409
Electrical .4 ␾ Current or polarity X X
Characteristics
.8 ␾ I & E range X

.1 ␾ String/weave X
.5 ␾ Method cleaning X
.6 ␾ Method back gouge X
QW-410
.9 ␾ Multiple to single pass/side X X
Technique
.25 ␾ Manual or automatic X
.26 ± Peening X
.64 Use of thermal processes X
Legend:
+ Addition > Increase/greater than ↑ Uphill ← Forehand ␾ Change
− Deletion < Decrease/less than ↓ Downhill → Backhand

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 (10) QW/QB-422 FERROUS/NONFERROUS P-NUMBERS
Grouping of Base Metals for Qualification
Ferrous
Minimum Welding Brazing
Specified ISO
UNS Tensile, P- Group 15608
Spec. No. Type or Grade No. ksi (MPa) No. No. P-No. Group Nominal Composition Product Form
SA-36 ... K02600 58 (400) 1 1 101 11.1 C–Mn–Si Plate, bar & shapes
SA-53 Type F ... 48 (330) 1 1 101 11.1 C Furnace welded pipe
SA-53 Type S, Gr. A K02504 48 (330) 1 1 101 11.1 C Smls. pipe
SA-53 Type E, Gr. A K02504 48 (330) 1 1 101 11.1 C Resistance welded pipe
SA-53 Type E, Gr. B K03005 60 (415) 1 1 101 11.1 C–Mn Resistance welded pipe
SA-53 Type S, Gr. B K03005 60 (415) 1 1 101 11.1 C–Mn Smls. pipe
SA-105 ... K03504 70 (485) 1 2 101 11.1 C Flanges & fittings
SA-106 A K02501 48 (330) 1 1 101 1.1 C–Si Smls. pipe
SA-106 B K03006 60 (415) 1 1 101 11.1 C–Mn–Si Smls. pipe
SA-106 C K03501 70 (485) 1 2 101 11.1 C–Mn–Si Smls. pipe
A 108 1015 CW G10150 ... 1 1 101 1.1 C Bar
A 108 1018 CW G10180 ... 1 1 101 1.1 C Bar
A 108 1020 CW G10200 ... 1 1 101 1.1 C Bar
A 108 8620 CW G86200 ... 3 3 102 4.1 0.5Ni–0.5Cr–Mo Bar

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SA-134 SA283 Gr. A ... 45 (310) 1 1 101 1.1 C Welded pipe
SA-134 SA283 Gr. B ... 50 (345) 1 1 101 1.1 C Welded pipe
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SA-134 SA283 Gr. C K02401 55 (380) 1 1 101 1.1 C Welded pipe

SA-134 SA283 Gr. D K02702 60 (415) 1 1 101 1.1 C Welded pipe
SA-134 SA285 Gr. A K01700 45 (310) 1 1 101 1.1 C Welded pipe
SA-134 SA285 Gr. B K02200 50 (345) 1 1 101 1.1 C Welded pipe
SA-134 SA285 Gr. C K02801 55 (380) 1 1 101 11.1 C Welded pipe
SA-135 A ... 48 (330) 1 1 101 1.1 C E.R.W. pipe
SA-135 B ... 60 (415) 1 1 101 11.1 C E.R.W. pipe
A 139 A ... 48 (330) 1 1 101 1.1 C Welded pipe

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A 139 B K03003 60 (415) 1 1 101 1.1 C Welded pipe
A 139 C K03004 60 (415) 1 1 101 11.1 C Welded pipe

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A 139 D K03010 60 (415) 1 1 101 11.1 C Welded pipe
A 139 E K03012 66 (455) 1 1 101 11.1 C Welded pipe
A 167 Type 302B S30215 75 (515) 8 1 102 8.1 18Cr–8Ni–2Si Plate, sheet & strip
A 167 Type 308 S30800 75 (515) 8 2 102 8.2 20Cr–10Ni Plate, sheet & strip
A 167 Type 309 S30900 75 (515) 8 2 102 8.2 23Cr–12Ni Plate, sheet & strip
A 167 Type 310 S31000 75 (515) 8 2 102 8.2 25Cr–20Ni Plate, sheet & strip

SA-178 A K01200 47 (325) 1 1 101 1.1 C E.R.W. tube

SA-178 C K03503 60 (415) 1 1 101 11.1 C E.R.W. tube
SA-178 D ... 70 (485) 1 2 101 11.1 C–Mn–Si E.R.W. tube
 2010 SECTION IX

QW-432
F-NUMBERS
Grouping of Electrodes and Welding Rods for Qualification

F-No. ASME Specification AWS Classification UNS No.

Steel and Steel Alloys

1 SFA-5.1 EXX20 ...

1 SFA-5.1 EXX22 ...
1 SFA-5.1 EXX24 ...
1 SFA-5.1 EXX27 ...
1 SFA-5.1 EXX28 ...

1 SFA-5.4 EXXX(X)-26 ...

1 SFA-5.5 EXX20-X ...
1 SFA-5.5 EXX27-X ...

2 SFA-5.1 EXX12 ...

2 SFA-5.1 EXX13 ...
2 SFA-5.1 EXX14 ...
2 SFA-5.1 EXX19 ...
2 SFA-5.5 E(X)XX13-X ...

3 SFA-5.1 EXX10 ...

3 SFA-5.1 EXX11 ...
3 SFA-5.5 E(X)XX10-X ...
3 SFA-5.5 E(X)XX11-X ...

4 SFA-5.1 EXX15 ...

4 SFA-5.1 EXX16 ...
4 SFA-5.1 EXX18 ...
4 SFA-5.1 EXX18M ...
4 SFA-5.1 EXX48 ...

4 SFA-5.4 other than austenitic and duplex EXXX(X)-15 ...

4 SFA-5.4 other than austenitic and duplex EXXX(X)-16 ...
4 SFA-5.4 other than austenitic and duplex EXXX(X)-17 ...
4 SFA-5.5 E(X)XX15-X ...
4 SFA-5.5 E(X)XX16-X ...

4 SFA-5.5 E(X)XX18-X ...

4 SFA-5.5 E(X)XX18M ...
4 SFA-5.5 E(X)XX18M1 ...
4 SFA-5.5 E(X)XX45 ...

5 SFA-5.4 austenitic and duplex EXXX(X)-15 ...

5 SFA-5.4 austenitic and duplex EXXX(X)-16 ...
5 SFA-5.4 austenitic and duplex EXXX(X)-17 ...

6 SFA-5.2 All classifications ...

6 SFA-5.9 All classifications ...
6 SFA-5.17 All classifications ...
6 SFA-5.18 All classifications ...
6 SFA-5.20 All classifications ...

6 SFA-5.22 All classifications ...

6 SFA-5.23 All classifications ...
6 SFA-5.25 All classifications ...
6 SFA-5.26 All classifications ...
6 SFA-5.28 All classifications ...

6 SFA-5.29 All classifications ...

6 SFA-5.30 INMs-X ...
6 SFA-5.30 IN5XX ...
6 SFA-5.30 IN3XX(X) ...

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 2010 SECTION IX

QW-440 WELD METAL CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

QW-441 General
Identification of weld metal chemical composition designated on the PQR and WPS shall be as given in QW-404.5.

QW-442
A-NUMBERS
Classification of Ferrous Weld Metal Analysis for Procedure Qualification

Types of Weld Analysis, % [Note (1)]

A-No. Deposit C Cr Mo Ni Mn Si

1 Mild Steel 0.20 ... ... ... 1.60 1.00

2 Carbon-Molybdenum 0.15 0.50 0.40–0.65 ... 1.60 1.00

3 Chrome (0.4% to 2%)–Molybdenum 0.15 0.40–2.00 0.40–0.65 ... 1.60 1.00

4 Chrome (2% to 4%)–Molybdenum 0.15 2.00–4.00 0.40–1.50 ... 1.60 2.00
5 Chrome (4% to 10.5%)–Molybdenum 0.15 4.00–10.50 0.40–1.50 ... 1.20 2.00

6 Chrome-Martensitic 0.15 11.00–15.00 0.70 ... 2.00 1.00

7 Chrome-Ferritic 0.15 11.00–30.00 1.00 ... 1.00 3.00

8 Chromium–Nickel 0.15 14.50–30.00 4.00 7.50–15.00 2.50 1.00

9 Chromium–Nickel 0.30 19.00–30.00 6.00 15.00–37.00 2.50 1.00

10 Nickel to 4% 0.15 ... 0.55 0.80–4.00 1.70 1.00

11 Manganese–Molybdenum 0.17 ... 0.25–0.75 0.85 1.25–2.25 1.00

12 Nickel–Chrome—Molybdenum 0.15 1.50 0.25–0.80 1.25–2.80 0.75–2.25 1.00

NOTE:
(1) Single values shown above are maximum.

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 QW-450 SPECIMENS
QW-451 Procedure Qualification Thickness Limits and Test Specimens

(10) QW-451.1
GROOVE-WELD TENSION TESTS AND TRANSVERSE-BEND TESTS
Range of Thickness T of Type and Number of Tests Required
Base Metal, Qualified, (Tension and Guided-Bend Tests) [Note (2)]
Maximum Thickness t of
in. (mm) Deposited Weld Metal, Qualified, Side Face Root
[Notes (1) and (2)]
Thickness T of Test Coupon, Welded, in. (mm) Tension, Bend, Bend, Bend,
in. (mm) Min. Max. [Notes (1) and (2)] QW-150 QW-160 QW-160 QW-160

Less than 1⁄16 (1.5) T 2T 2t 2 ... 2 2

1 1
⁄16 to 3⁄8 (1.5 to 10), incl. ⁄16 (1.5) 2T 2t 2 Note (5) 2 2

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3
Over 3⁄8 (10), but less than 3⁄4 (19) ⁄16 (5) 2T 2t 2 Note (5) 2 2
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3 3
⁄4 (19) to less than 11⁄2 (38) ⁄16 (5) 2T 2t when t < 3⁄4 (19) 2 [Note (4)] 4 ... ...
3 3
⁄4 (19) to less than 11⁄2 (38) ⁄16 (5) 2T 2T when t ≥ 3⁄4 (19) 2 [Note (4)] 4 ... ...

3
11⁄2 (38) to 6 (150), incl. ⁄16 (5) 8 (200) [Note (3)] 2t when t < 3⁄4 (19) 2 [Note (4)] 4 ... ...
3
11⁄2 (38) to 6 (150), incl. ⁄16 (5) 8 (200) [Note (3)] 8 (200) [Note (3)] when t ≥ 3⁄4 (19) 2 [Note (4)] 4 ... ...

3
Over 6 (150) ⁄16 (5) 1.33T 2t when t < 3⁄4 (19) 2 [Note (4)] 4 ... ...
3
Over 6 (150) ⁄16 (5) 1.33T 1.33T when t ≥ 3⁄4 (19) 2 [Note (4)] 4 ... ...

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NOTES:
(1) The following variables further restrict the limits shown in this table when they are referenced in QW-250 for the process under consideration: QW-403.9, QW-403.10, QW-404.32, and

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QW-407.4. Also, QW-202.2, QW-202.3, and QW-202.4 provide exemptions that supersede the limits of this table.
(2) For combination of welding procedures, see QW-200.4.
(3) For the SMAW, SAW, GMAW, PAW, and GTAW welding processes only; otherwise per Note (1) or 2T, or 2t, whichever is applicable.
(4) See QW-151.1, QW-151.2, and QW-151.3 for details on multiple specimens when coupon thicknesses are over 1 in. (25 mm).
(5) Four side-bend tests may be substituted for the required face- and root-bend tests, when thickness T is 3⁄8 in. (10 mm) and over.
 2010 SECTION IX

QW-452.3
GROOVE-WELD DIAMETER LIMITS
Outside Diameter
Outside Diameter Qualified, in. (mm)
of Test Coupon, in. (mm) Min. Max.

Less than 1 (25) Size welded Unlimited

1 (25) to 27⁄8 (73) 1 (25) Unlimited

Over 27⁄8 (73) 27⁄8 (73) Unlimited

GENERAL NOTES:
(a) Type and number of tests required shall be in accordance with
QW-452.1.
(b) 27⁄8 in. (73 mm) O.D. is the equivalent of NPS 21⁄2 (DN 65).

QW-452.4
SMALL DIAMETER FILLET-WELD TEST
Minimum Outside Diameter,
Outside Diameter of Test Coupon, Qualified, Qualified
in. (mm) in. (mm) Thickness

Less than 1 (25) Size welded All

1 (25) to 27⁄8 (73) 1 (25) All

Over 27⁄8 (73) 27⁄8 (73) All

GENERAL NOTES:
(a) Type and number of tests required shall be in accordance with QW-452.5.
(b) 27⁄8 in. (73 mm) O.D. is considered the equivalent of NPS 21⁄2 (DN 65).

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