PQR and WPS software
PQR and WPS software
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Could anyone recommend a reliable programme I could purchase, download and install to help generate new weld procedures? Preferably for North America, Canada in particular.
Many thanks,
Many thanks,





RE: PQR and WPS software
Honestly, you are far better off using a WPS/PQR template from either AWS or ASME Section IX and for each WPS you sit down, review the essential variables for the welding process and fill out the WPS and PQR. I did this for years as part of my job and found that you become most familiar with either AWS or ASME Section IX requirements, and you become an internal company expert on weld procedures. If you are looking for some software that does the above for you, you will not find it. Either way, you have to understand what welding variables are necessary and measured to ensure a proper WPS and PQR.
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RE: PQR and WPS software
I agree with the earlier posts, developing your own template and actually reading the codes/standards is 'free' and it is the best way to learn your way around them.
Software programmes will not replace an individual's knowledge and most of all they will not 'write a WPS for you', although I have come across people who expectied to find software packages that would somehow automatically generate welding parameters, preheat/interpass temperatures etc.
However, once you are familiar with the codes, software programmes would be useful for maintaining WPSs/PQRs, especially when you have to manage large numbers or different production workshops or sites within your company. They also simplify the generation of new documents by drop-down menus and embedded code rules (eg qualification ranges are generated automatically). Beware of free downloads, the two reliable ones I know of are:
http://www.twisoftware.com/products/products.jsp?p...
and
http://www.cspec.com/
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Cheers,
Albaweld
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http://thinkcei.com/products/prowrite
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I use weldspec WPS and WPQ software, I also have CEI Prowrite. I did not like CEI software because the forms are not very customizable and the user interface takes a long time to enter a procedure. They all do the same things, but it all depends if you like to enter the information or choose from a drop box.
They are great organizing tools, but I would stress not to use them to do your job for you. I take great pride in what I do and always believe in the good ole way of reading the standards to familiarize yourself with them.
Hope this helps.
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Cspecs support is great (biased opinion as I used to be part of their support staff). They will probably do an online demo if you contact them.
Gerald Austin
Iuka, Mississippi
http://www.weldingdata.com
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