Welding Process Control

Create and manage a Welding Procedure Specification and its associated production, qualification, traceability and inspection records. Data remains in your browser until you save it as a JSON project file.

New unsaved projectWPS: Not assigned

Project and Document Control

Identify the organisation, customer, project, drawing and governing requirements.

Organisation

Customer

Project / Contract

Part / Assembly Number

Drawing Number and Issue

Serial / Batch Number

WPS Number

WPS Revision

Issue Date

Application Standard

Welding Quality Requirement

Acceptance Standard / Level

Scope / Product Description

Associated Qualification Records

Link the production WPS to its supporting pWPS, WPQR/PQR and qualification evidence.

pWPS Number

WPQR / PQR Number

Examiner / Examining Body

Qualification Date

Qualification Range Summary

Certificate / Report Reference

Joint and Parent Materials

Define the joint configuration, material groups and dimensional qualification range.

Welding Process

Process Sequence

Joint Type

Weld Type

Parent Material 1

Material Group 1

Parent Material 2

Material Group 2

Material 1 Thickness (mm)

Material 2 Thickness (mm)

Outside Diameter (mm)

Welding Position

Included Groove Angle (°)

Root Face (mm)

Root Gap (mm)

Backing

Joint Preparation / Sketch Description

Consumable, Gas and Electrical Parameters

Define the essential welding variables. Use the runs table for multi-process or multi-layer procedures.

Filler Classification

Trade Name

Nominal Diameter (mm)

Flux / Classification

Shielding Gas

Shielding Flow (L/min)

Backing / Purge Gas

Purge Flow (L/min)

Current / Polarity

Metal Transfer Mode

Tungsten Type / Size

Heat Input Requirement

Run / Layer	Process	Filler / Diameter	Current (A)	Voltage (V)	Travel Speed (mm/min)	Wire Feed	Heat Input	Technique	Action

Thermal and Technique Requirements

Minimum Preheat (°C)

Minimum Interpass (°C)

Maximum Interpass (°C)

Temperature Measurement

PWHT Requirement

PWHT Temperature (°C)

PWHT Holding Time

Cooling Requirement

Cleaning Method

Back Gouging Method

Stringer / Weave

Oscillation Limits

Welding Technique and Special Instructions

Weld Map and Weld Schedule

Identify each weld, its drawing location, applicable WPS, welder, material traceability and inspection status.

Weld ID	Drawing / Location	Joint Type	Size / Length	WPS	Welder ID	Material Heat No.	Consumable Batch	Status	Action

Welder Qualification Register

Record qualification scope, certificate references, validity and continuity.

Welder ID	Name	Process	Material Group	Joint / Position	Thickness / Diameter Range	Certificate	Expiry / Continuity	Status	Action

Welding Consumable Register

Maintain filler, electrode, wire, flux and gas traceability.

Type	Classification / Specification	Manufacturer / Trade Name	Diameter / Size	Batch / Lot	Certificate Ref.	Storage / Oven	Issue Date	Issued To	Action

Welding and Monitoring Equipment Register

Record machine identification, range, calibration or verification status and due dates.

Equipment ID	Description	Manufacturer / Model	Serial Number	Range	Calibration / Verification Ref.	Last Date	Due Date	Status	Action

Inspection and NDT Plan

Plan and record fit-up, in-process, visual and non-destructive examination activities.

Weld ID	Stage / Method	Extent	Procedure / Standard	Acceptance Criteria	Inspector	Date	Report No.	Result	Action

Production Control Checklist

Parent material identity verified

Joint preparation and fit-up accepted

Welder qualification verified

Correct WPS available at workstation

Consumable batch and condition verified

Equipment verification in date

Preheat/interpass controls recorded

Visual inspection completed

Required NDT completed

Inspection, Repair and Concession Notes

Document Review and Approval

Record preparation, technical review, welding coordination approval and customer approval where required.

Prepared By

Role

Date

Signature / Electronic Approval

Reviewed By

Role

Date

Signature / Electronic Approval

Welding Coordinator / Approver

Role / Qualification

Date

Signature / Electronic Approval

Customer Approval

Customer Approval Date

Revision History / Approval Notes

Project Summary

Welds

Welders

Consumables

Inspections