WELDING PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION RECORD (WPQR)
- Welding procedures play a crucial part of any welded product fabrication or repair. Flow Export- FE can assist, or if required, supply Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) and Welding Procedure Specification (WPS).
- Flow Export- FE are highly skilled in welding procedure and quality testing.
- A WPQR is a company-specific qualification that proves that the holding company possesses the technical welding knowledge necessary to perform metal joining work. Generally, a new welding procedure qualification record is required each time a welding procedure is introduced.
- To obtain the qualification, an independent specialist must observe the new procedure being used on a sample welding plate or pipe.
- Once the sample welding plate or pipe has been welded, it is machined into test samples, which can then be passed to the FE laboratories/Approved labs for destructive and non-destructive testing. Flow Export- FE then presents the results of these tests in a certificate (the WPQR) which provides a practical assessment of the welding method description.
- Flow Export- FE welding specialists can certify the welder through destructive and non-destructive tests to determine whether the welder is capable of producing a good weld quality using the welding processes, materials, and prescribed procedures.
Welder Qualification Services (WQT), BrazerQualification Services (BQT) . Welders, Welding/Brazing Procedures Consulting:
- A welder/Brazer who has performed a test for a Welding/Brazing Procedure Qualification Record (WPQR) automatically qualifies as a welder/Brazer. If a good result is achieved, the welder/Brazer receives an individual test certificate.
- Flow Export- FE can also witness welder/Brazerqualification testing on behalf of client to ensure welders/Brazers are capable of meeting WPS/BPS, Project and Client requirements.
- We provide, welder/Brazer qualification, WPS/BPS approval services. WPS/BPS and welder certification is given as per ASME Section IX, AWS and ISO.
- Welding and fabrication codes set the criteria for design, material quality control, inspection, and welding procedure qualification. International codes universally require the establishment of welding procedures, emphasizing both the need for process qualification and the essential skills of welders to ensure quality of welds.
- Before the commencement of manufacturing, suppliers and customers collaborate to define fabrication code and welding process requirements, ensuring a mutual understanding of quality standards and eliminating discrepancies.
- Welding, being a specialized process, involves numerous variables directly impacting quality. Rigorous control of each variable is imperative to maintain consistency and uphold quality standards. The establishment of a Welding/Brazing Procedure Specification (WPS/BPS) before welding initiation is crucial. Any alterations in variables necessitate the creation of a new WPS/BPS. This implies any change in essential variable needs to start the new procedure and a new WPS/BPS.
- For pressure vessel fabricators, international codes such as ASME Section IX validate the qualification of certified welders/Brazersand welding operators. AWS D1.1 is employed for WPS/BPS and welding qualification in structural steel welding. Additional standardsASME, ISO, and BS/EN provide
- detailed requirements specific to the industry application. Overall, it is the responsibility of the contracting parties to agree on the applicable code for procedure and welder/Brazer qualification.
- Are you looking for Qualification of WPS/BPS and certify your welders/Brazers in inside Kingdom of Saudi Arabia or Outside Kingdom of Saudi Arabia?Providing complete welding solutions from preparing WPS/BPS to witnessing and submitting WPS/BPS, PQR, Welder/Brazer performance certificates that are acceptable globally. Write to us at: info@flowexpert.net
PRELIMINARY OR PROPOSED WELDING PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION (pWPS):
Flow Export- FE will also prepare new weld procedures to satisfy your project requirements, our services offer expertise in reviewing client specifications against fabrication requirements and preparing pWPS, and propose an interpretation of the testing and acceptance criteria. Following the customer review and comments, adjustments can be incorporated into the final version, and instructions issued for the welder and inspector once these have been agreed by all relevant parties.
Welding Procedures & Welder Qualification
- WPS development
- WPS qualification and supply
- Welder qualification
- Consumable selection