Certified
Welder
for
Welding
Code
AWS
D1.1-2010
This
document
includes:
Certified
Welder
for
Welding
Code
AWS
D1.1-
2010
Protocol
Welder
Qualification
Paperwork
AWS
D1.1
Welder
Qualification
Test
Procedure
[Carbon
Steel
Plate
Test
WQTP#1]
AWS
D1.1
Welder
Qualification
Test
Procedure
[Carbon
Steel
Plate
Test
WQTP#2]
Fillet
Test
Setup
Learn
more
at
http://www.psiusa.com/
and
specifically
about
their
welding
testing
program
by
clicking
on
Mechanical
Testing
Services
and
scroll
down
to
Welding
Services.
Contact
Mike
McCraw
for
radiographic
testing
and
certification
at
the
Greensboro
PSI
office.
North
Carolina
Agricultural
Education
Certification
Program
Certified
Welder
for
Welding
Code
AWS
D1.1-2010
North
Carolina
Agricultural
Education
Courses
with
content
in
this
certification
area
are
Agricultural
Mechanics
I
and
II.
There
are
many
types
of
welding
certification
available.
The
welding
certification
for
which
most
of
our
students
will
first
want
to
qualify
meets
Welding
Code
AWS
D1.1.
This
is
basic
structural
welding
using
shielded
arc
welding
on
carbon
steel
plate
or
its
equivalent.
There
are
initially
two
certification
levels
that
we
are
recommending
for
our
students.
Carbon
Steel
Plate
Test
(WQTP
#1)
includes
3G
(Vertical
Uphill
Progression)
and
Carbon
Steel
Plate
Test
(WQTP
#2)
3G
(Vertical
Uphill
Progression)
and
4G
(Overhead).
Detailed
specifications
are
attached
for
both
tests
to
assist
our
Certified
Welding
Instructors
as
they
prepare
their
agricultural
mechanics
students
for
certification.
The
Company
Although
there
are
many
Certified
Welding
Inspectors
who
can
assist
with
welding
certification
we
have
teamed
up
with
Professional
Service
Industries,
Inc.
to
offer
a
standardized
program
for
all
students
in
our
programs.
Professional
Service
Industries,
Inc.
is
the
nation's
largest
firm
which
provides
engineering,
scientific,
technical,
and
management
solutions
to
public
and
private
sector
clients.
PSI
provides
a
variety
of
specialty
engineering
and
testing
services
to
business
and
industry.
One
can
learn
more
about
PSI
at
http://www.psiusa.com/
and
specifically
about
their
welding
testing
program
by
clicking
on
Mechanical
Testing
Services
and
then
scrolling
down
to
Welding
Services.
The
Process
Our
Certified
Welding
Instructors
will
use
the
AWS
D1.1
Welder
Qualification
Test
Procedures
provided
to
assist
their
students
in
preparing
for
certification.
Students
will
prepare
test
welds
according
to
the
attached
AWS
D1.1
Welder
Qualification
Test
Procedures
leaving
the
test
weld
in
the
3G
or
4G
position
until
the
instructor
has
acknowledged
with
the
student
that
the
weld
is
complete.
Our
Certified
Welding
Instructors
will
visually
inspect
the
each
test
plate
for
cracks,
craters,
weld
reinforcement,
and
undercut
size.
Once
the
weld
test
plate
has
passed
the
visual
inspection,
it
will
be
subject
to
the
bend
test
by
our
certified
welding
instructors.
If
the
weld
passes
the
bend
test,
the
plate
along
with
accompanying
Welder
Qualification
Paperwork
will
be
submitted
to
Mike
McCraw
for
radiographic
testing
and
certification.
WELDER QUALIFICATION PAPERWORK
School and School District
Date of Qualification Test
Welding Code AWS D1.1-2010
Instructor / Student Name
Instructor / Student ID xxx-xxProcess Shielded Metal Arc
Base Metal A36 (Carbon Steel)
Pipe Diameter N/A
Material Thickness 3/8
Position 3G / 4G
Weld Progression Uphill / N/A
Filler Metal
Specification # A5.1
Classification E7018
Diameter 3/32 / 1/8
F# 4
Trade Name
Backing 1/4 or 3/8 Plate
Shielding N/A
Witnessed By
Required Test(s) Radiographic Inspection per AWS D1.1
$65.00 / plate (includes Paperwork); $105.00 / 2 plates (3G & 4G) from
same welder submitted at the same time. Submit this form and test plates to
Cost of Radiographic Testing
the below address (Attn: Mike McCraw). Please call Mike McCraw of PSI
with any questions at (336)669-1457.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE INDUSTRIES, INC.
5319 West Market Street Greensboro, NC 27409
Phone (336)294-0522 Fax (336)292-2508
AWS D1.1 Welder Qualification Test Procedure
Carbon Steel Plate Test (WQTP #1) (Revision 0)
Welding Process: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
Base Metal: A36 or equivalent
Plate Thickness: 0.375 with 22.5 Bevel
Backing Plate: 0.250 or 0.375 x 3 Wide Minimum
Welding Electrode: E7018 (3/32 or 1/8)
Test Position: 3G (Vertical Uphill Progression)
Pre-Heat: 50F, Minimum
Testing Witness: To Be Determined
Plate Details:
Bevel: 45 (Included Angle)
Root Gap: 1/4
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AWS D1.1 Welder Qualification Test Procedure
Carbon Steel Plate Test (WQTP #1) (Revision 0)
Weld Position Details:
3G (Vertical) Weld Progression: Uphill
Welding Variables:
Filler Metal
Weld
Pass(es)
Process
Classification
1n
SMAW
E7018
Diameter
3/32
1/8
Current
Type and
Polarity
DCRP
DCRP
Amps
(Range)
70 110
90 160
Volts
(Range)
19 22
20 23
Travel Speed
(Range)
2 7 IPM
2 8 IPM
Other (e.g.,
Remarks,
Comments, Hot
Wire Addition,
Technique, Torch
Angle, etc.)
Welding Notes:
Once test weld is placed in the 3G or 4G position, the test weld shall not be removed until
completion of the weld
At the completion of the test welds, the coupons shall be visually examined in accordance with AWS D1.1,
Clause 4.9.1.1 Visual Inspection of Groove Welds.
Any crack shall be unacceptable
All craters shall be filled to the full cross section of the weld
Weld reinforcement shall not exceed 0.125
Undercut shall not exceed 0.031 (1/32)
If the test welds meets the visual requirements of AWS D1.1, the test weld will be subjected to mechanical
testing (bend testing) or radiographic testing in accordance with AWS D1.1.
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AWS D1.1 Welder Qualification Test Procedure
Carbon Steel Plate Test (WQTP #1) (Revision 0)
Failure of Test Weld If the test weld fails either the visual or mechanical/radiographic testing, the welder
will not be permitted to retest for 30 days.
Successful Completion of Test Weld Successful completion of the above described tests weld will allow the
welder to weld on the Covidien jobsite with the following limitations:
Welding Process: Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Welding Electrode F- Number: F1 thru F4
Welding Positions: Flat, Horizontal, Vertical
Backing: With backing, backgouging, or both
Base Metals: AWS D1.1 Base Metals
Base Metal Thickness Range:
Groove Welds: 0.125 to 0.750
Fillet Welds: 0.125 to Unlimited
Diameter Range (Structural Piping):
Groove Welds: 24 diameter & over with backing, backgouging, or both
Fillet Welds: All Diameters
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AWS D1.1 Welder Qualification Test Procedure
Carbon Steel Plate Test (WQTP #2) (Revision 0)
Welding Process: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
Base Metal: A36 or equivalent
Plate Thickness: 0.375 with 22.5 Bevel
Backing Plate: 0.250 or 0.375 x 3 Wide Minimum
Welding Electrode: E7018 (3/32 or 1/8)
Test Position: 3G (Vertical Uphill Progression) & 4G (Overhead)
Pre-Heat: 50F, Minimum
Testing Witness: To Be Determined
Plate Details:
Bevel: 45 (Included Angle)
Root Gap: 1/4
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AWS D1.1 Welder Qualification Test Procedure
Carbon Steel Plate Test (WQTP #2) (Revision 0)
Weld Position Details:
3G (Vertical) Weld Progression: Uphill
4G Overhead
Welding Variables:
Filler Metal
Weld
Pass(es)
Process
Classification
1n
SMAW
E7018
Diameter
3/32
1/8
Current
Type and
Polarity
DCRP
DCRP
Amps
(Range)
70 110
90 160
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Volts
(Range)
19 22
20 23
Travel Speed
(Range)
2 7 IPM
2 8 IPM
Other (e.g.,
Remarks,
Comments, Hot
Wire Addition,
Technique, Torch
Angle, etc.)
AWS D1.1 Welder Qualification Test Procedure
Carbon Steel Plate Test (WQTP #2) (Revision 0)
Welding Notes:
Once test weld is placed in the 3G or 4G position, the test weld shall not be removed until
completion of the weld
At the completion of the test welds, the coupons shall be visually examined in accordance with AWS D1.1,
Clause 4.9.1.1 Visual Inspection of Groove Welds.
Any crack shall be unacceptable
All craters shall be filled to the full cross section of the weld
Weld reinforcement shall not exceed 0.125
Undercut shall not exceed 0.031 (1/32)
If the test welds meets the visual requirements of AWS D1.1, the test weld will be subjected to mechanical
testing (bend testing) or radiographic testing in accordance with AWS D1.1.
Failure of Test Weld If the test weld fails either the visual or mechanical/radiographic testing, the welder
will not be permitted to retest for 30 days.
Successful Completion of Test Weld Successful completion of the above described tests weld will allow the
welder to weld on the Covidien jobsite with the following limitations:
Welding Process: Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Welding Electrode F- Number: F1 thru F4
Welding Positions: All Positions
Backing: With backing, backgouging, or both
Base Metals: AWS D1.1 Base Metals
Base Metal Thickness Range:
Groove Welds: 0.125 to 0.750
Fillet Welds: 0.125 to Unlimited
Diameter Range (Structural Piping):
Groove Welds: 24 diameter & over with backing, backgouging, or both
Fillet Welds: All Diameters
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