AWS B2.1/B2.1M:2009
STUD WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION (WPS) Yes
OR PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION RECORD (PQR) Yes
OR WELDER QUALIFICATION RECORD (WQR) Yes
Company name________________________________
Test no._______________________________________
Supporting PQR no.(s) __________________________
Revision no. ____________ Date _________________
Operator name ________________________________
By ___________________________________________
Stud material__________________________________
Authorized by ___________ Date _________________
Material specifications___________________________
Base material
Weld base diameter ____________________________
Specification___________________________________
Stud Base Sketch/Application Detail
Alloy and temper _______________________________
Group no. ___________ Surface condition HR
CR
Coating_______________________________________
Cleaning method _______________________________
Decking gage __________________________________
Shape
Flat
Round
Tube
Angle
Thickness _____________________________________
Ferrule
Part no._______________________________________
Machine data
Ferrule description ______________________________
Power supply
Position
Make __________________ Model _______________
Overhead ______ Downhand _____ Sidehand _______
Stud gun model ________________________________
Angular______________________ degrees from normal
Weld time Secs. _________ Cycles _______________
Angle iron _____ Inside radius ____ Heel of angle ____
Current ________________ ±5% OCV ____________
Shielding gas
Polarity ________________ Lift __________________
Plunge (protrusion) _____________________________
Shielding gas(es) _______________________________
Weld cable size __________ Length _______________
Composition ___________________________________
Number of grounds (workpiece leads) ______________
Flow rate______________________________________
WELD TEST RESULTS
Stud
Visual
Option #1
Option #2
Option #3
No.
Acceptance
Bend Test
Tension Test
Torque Test*
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
100
*Note: Torque test optional for threaded fasteners only.
Mechanical tests conducted by _______________________________________________
Date _________________
(Company)
We, the undersigned, certify that the statements in this record are correct and the test welds were prepared, welded,
and tested in accordance with the requirements of AWS B2.1/B2.1M, ( __________), Specification for Welding Procedure
and Performance Qualification.
(year)
Signed by ____________________________________
Title _________________
Date _________________
(Contractor/Applicator)
Source: Adapted from AWS D1.1/D1.1M:2008, Structural Welding Code—Steel, Annex N Form N-9, American Welding Society.
Figure F.4—Example of a Welding Procedure Specification
and Procedure Qualification Record for Stud Welding
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