Use code assistance: Uncheck this box to disable Code assistance for this WPQ.
Welder Information
Select a welder from the Welder Browser to automatically complete these fields. The welder information can not be edited on a WPQ directly (for instance correcting a misspelled last name). The welder must be edited to accomplish this for all associated WPQs. Note that the "Location" and "Foreman" fields are informational only and are not printed on the WPQ.
WPQ Information
WPS number: The Welding Procedure Specification used to guide this welder test. Select a WPS using the WPS Browser next to this field or enter the data manually.
Notes, if a WPS is selected the WPS # field will be locked to that WPS # for the life of this WPQ.
Rev. number: The revision of the WPS that is being used to guide the welder test.
Code year: Select the Edition/Addenda of the AWS D1.1 Code that you wish to use for code assistance on the WPQ.
WPQ No: Differentiates between separate WPQs based on the same WPS.
Test date: The date of the test may be manually entered or selected from the calendar. As with a PQR it is typically the date the last test needed to complete the WPQ is performed.
Weld type: Select the type of weld.
System of units: Select either English or Metric units.
Product Form: Select the form of the material that was welded.
Special weld type: If applicable, select the special weld type from the drop down list. This field is controlled by the selection of Weld Type and Product Form.
Process Information
Process: Set the type of weld process and weld method used in this WPQ.