Welder Information
Select a welder from the Welder Browser to automatically complete these fields. This information can only be changed by editing the welder record. 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.
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.
Rev. number: The revision of the WPS that is being used to guide the welder test.
Code year: Select the Edition/Addenda of the ASME Section IX Code.
Test date: The date of the test may be manually entered or selected from the calendar.
WPQ No: Differentiates between separate WPQs based on the same WPS.
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.
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 for the root pass or passes, the second is for the intermediate or cover passes, and subsequent processes are for tertiary passes. 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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