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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.

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Select a WPS or PQR to automatically complete related fields in the WPQ, or select a WPQ Template to transfer the fields from the template into the WPQ. A PQR will typically complete all fields on a WPQ in one step including optionally assigning a welder to the WPQ. The ellipses buttonImage Added allows you to select from a list of WPSs or PQRs while the exclamation button Image Added allows you to type in the supporting WPS or PQR number directly. The latter being helpful on slow connections or large datasets.

WPQ Information

WPS number: The Welding Procedure Specification used to guide this welder test. Select a WPS under the Supported by section or enter the data manually.

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Product Form: Select the form of the material that was welded.

CRN (Canadian Registration Number): This field is visible only if enabled in settings. It allows the CRN to be recorded on documents.

Job No: The job number associated to the WPQ.

Qualification type: This field becomes available when the Weld type is Tube to tubesheet. This records the qualification type for the weld. It has the options of Groove weld, Fillet weld, and Mock up.

Process Information

No. processes: The number of processes will be automatically completed based on the WPS used to create the WPQ. If Stud weld is selected in "Weld Type," only one process will be allowed.

Process: The processes will be automatically completed based on the WPS used to create the WPQ. The first process is typically for the root pass/layer or passes/layers, the second is for the intermediate or cover passes/layers, and subsequent processes are for tertiary passes/layers. If Stud weld is selected in "Weld Type," only one process type of STUD will be allowed in this field. If the number of processes is reduced after data has been entered, data for the extra processes will be lost.

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