ASME PQR - Stud Process
Position (QW-405.1)
Position of joint: The relationship between the weld pool, joint members, and the welding heat source during welding.
Gas (QW-408.2)
Shielding gas: A protective gas used to prevent or reduce atmospheric contamination. The shielding gas may be selected or entered manually. Custom gases and their compositions may be entered into Tools > Support Database > Gases; doing so will add them to the options available.
Flow rate: The rate at which gas is being administered into the system.
Eletrical (QW-409)
Power source model: Enter the model of the power source.
Amperage: Enter the amps recorded for the electrodes or filler metals used with this process.
Arc time: Enter the length of time the arc was maintained.
Current type/polarity: Current may be alternating or direct (AC/DC), while the polarity may be straight (electrode negative) or reverse (electrode positive).
Voltage: Enter the voltage used in the test.
Technique (QW-410.22)
Stud gun model: Enter the model of the stud gun.
Lift: Enter the position of the lift. There may not be a change of more than 1/32 in (.79 mm).
Notes
Enter any notes about the process here.
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