ASME Sec. IX WPS questions
ASME Sec. IX WPS questions
(OP)
I have some simple WPS questions for you guys; Due to my lack of experience in termonolgy i am not sure what these mean. I will list them in a table below.
[b]Filler Metal (QW-404)
-spec no. (SFA)_________________?
Gas(QW-408)
-Flow Rate(CFH)__________________?
Techinique (QW-410)
-Oscillation____________________?
-Balance_________________________?
-Travel Speed Range (IPM)_______________________?[/b]
Can anyone go into detail on what there terms mean to help me understand. Also do any of you have any documents or books on writing and understanding WPS.
Thanks for all your help to a green QA/QC.
[b]Filler Metal (QW-404)
-spec no. (SFA)_________________?
Gas(QW-408)
-Flow Rate(CFH)__________________?
Techinique (QW-410)
-Oscillation____________________?
-Balance_________________________?
-Travel Speed Range (IPM)_______________________?[/b]
Can anyone go into detail on what there terms mean to help me understand. Also do any of you have any documents or books on writing and understanding WPS.
Thanks for all your help to a green QA/QC.
Thanks,
Tommy





RE: ASME Sec. IX WPS questions
Yes, first get yourself a copy of ASME Section IX. This is required for what you need to do for review, drafting and qualification of welding procedure specifications. Next, search the internet for information on various welding processes so you can understand the terminology associated with specific processes. Third, find a Welding class either though the National Board or through ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel code to attend.
RE: ASME Sec. IX WPS questions
Gas flow rates refer to the volume of inert (Argon & Helium) or active gas CO2, Argon-CO2, Argon-O2 mixes)
used in shielding or purging per unit time during gas shelded arc welding. CFH = Cubic Feet per Hour.
Oscillation refers to to the width (across the joint), freqency and dwell time at the joint edges for automated or machine welding. It does not apply for manual welding.
Travel Speed is the speed of welding along the length of the weld - usually measured in inches or centimeters per minute.
Balance - Don't know what you are asking.
RE: ASME Sec. IX WPS questions
THANKS!
Thanks,
Tommy
RE: ASME Sec. IX WPS questions
Try the CASTI Guidebook to ASME IX - will help you understand ASME IX,
Cheers,
Kiwi