ANSI AWS B2.1-1-235-2006 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Argon plus 2% Oxygen Shielded Gas Metal Arc Welding (Spray Transfer Mode) of Carbon Steel (M-1 P-1 S-1 .pdf

1、AWS B2.1-1-235:2006An American National StandardStandard Welding ProcedureSpecification (SWPS) forSite LicenseArgon plus 2% OxygenShielded Gas Metal ArcWelding (SprayTransferMode) of Carbon Steel(M-1/P-1/S-1, Groups1 and 2), 1/8 through1-1/2 inchThick,ER70S-3, Flat PositionOnly, As-Welded orPWHT Con

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9、elding Procedure Specification (SWPS) forArgon plus 2% Oxygen Shielded Gas Metal Arc Welding(Spray Transfer Mode) of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1,Groups 1 and 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick,ER70S-3, Flat Position Only, As-Welded orPWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe ApplicationsPrepared by theAmerican Wel

10、ding Society (AWS) B2 Committee on Welding Procedure and Performance QualificationUnder the Direction of theAWS Technical Activities CommitteeApproved by theAWS Board of DirectorsAbstractThis standard contains the essential welding variables for carbon steel in the thickness range of 1/8 through 1-1

11、/2 inch,using Argon plus 2% Oxygen shielded gas metal arc welding (spray transfer mode). It cites the base metals and operatingconditions necessary to make the weldment, the filler metal specifications, and the allowable joint designs for grooveand fillet welds. This WPS was developed primarily for

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29、orAWS B2 Committee on Procedure and Performance QualificationG. M. Wisbrock, Jr., Chair Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire ControlJ. J. Fluckiger, Vice Chair Idaho National LaboratoryW. M. Ruof, 2nd Vice Chair Bechtel Plant Machinery, IncorporatedS. Morales, Secretary American Welding SocietyT. J. An

30、derson Consultant*W. L. Ballis ConsultantB. Beckman Welding AssessorL. P. Connor ConsultantJ. L. Cooley J. C. Including Terms for Adhesive Bonding, Brazing,Soldering, Thermal Cutting, and Thermal Spraying. Welding symbols shall be those shown in the latest edition of AWSA2.4, Symbols for Welding, Br

31、azing, and Nondestructive Examination.The AWS Committee on Welding Qualification was formed in 1979 to provide welding standards concerning thesubject of qualification. The primary document developed by this committee is AWS B2.1, Standard for WeldingProcedure and Performance Qualification. This doc

32、ument established the foundation and framework for StandardWelding Procedure Specifications.Comments and suggestions for the improvement of this standard are welcome. They should be sent to the Secretary,AWS B2 Committee on Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification, American Welding Society, 5

33、50 N.W.LeJeune Road, Miami, FL 33126.Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS)Permission to reproduce for intra-company use only is granted by the American Welding SocietyAWS B2.1-1-235:2006Page 1 of 13Argon plus 2% Oxygen Shielded Gas Metal Arc Welding(Spray Transfer Mode) of Carbon Steel (M-

34、1/P-1/S-1,Groups 1 and 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick,ER70S-3, Flat Position Only, As-Welded orPWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe ApplicationsWelding Research Council1Supporting PQR Numbers:200853, 200854, 200864, 200865Requirements for Applicationof Standard SWPSsScope. The data to support this Stand

35、ard WeldingProcedure Specification (SWPS) has been derivedfrom the above listed Procedure QualificationRecords (PQRs) which were reviewed and validatedunder the auspices of the Welding Research Council.This SWPS is not valid using conditions and vari-ables outside the ranges listed. The American Wel

36、d-ing Society considers that this SWPS presentsinformation for producing an acceptable weld usingthe conditions and variables listed. The user needs asignificant knowledge of welding and accepts fullresponsibility for the performance of the weld and forproviding the engineering capability, qualified

37、 person-nel, and proper equipment to implement this SWPS.Application. This SWPS is to be used only as per-mitted by AWS B2.1, Specification for Procedure andPerformance Qualification, and the applicable fabri-cation document(s) such as code, specification, orcontract document(s). The fabrication doc

38、ument(s)should specify the engineering requirements suchas design, need for heat treatment, fabricating toler-ances, quality control, and examination and testsapplicable to the end product.Users Responsibility. An SWPS does not replaceor substitute fabrication codes, specifications, con-tract requir

39、ements, or capability and judgment onthe part of the user. An SWPS is to be used only aspermitted by the applicable fabrication code, specifi-cation, or contract document.The ability to produce production welds havingproperties suitable for the application depends uponsupplementing the SWPS with app

40、ropriate perfor-mance qualification tests and sound engineeringjudgment. The user is responsible for the quality andperformance of the final product in accordance withthe provisions of the fabrication document(s).Supplementary Instructions. To adapt this SWPSto a specific application, a user may iss

41、ue supple-mentary instructions. Such instructions may consistof tighter fit-up tolerances, higher minimum preheattemperature, or any other instructions necessary toproduce a weldment that meets the requirements ofthe fabrication document(s). These instructions shallnot be less restrictive than provi

42、ded in the SWPS.Safety. Safety precautions shall conform to thelatest edition of ANSI Z49.1, Safety in Welding,Cutting, and Allied Processes, published by theAmerican Welding Society.This specification may involve hazardous mate-rials, operations, and equipment. The specificationdoes not purport to

43、address all of the safety prob-lems associated with its use. It is the responsibility ofthe user to establish appropriate safety and healthpractices. The user should determine the applicabil-ity of any regulatory limitations prior to use.1Welding Research Council, P.O. Box 201547, ShakerHeights, OH

44、44120.AWS B2.1-1-235:2006Page 2 of 13Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS)Permission to reproduce for intra-company use only is granted by the American Welding SocietyLIMITATIONSThis procedure is not qualified for Notch Toughness applications.A Constant Voltage (Constant Potential) Power S

45、ource is required.WELDING PROCESSESWelding Processes: GMAW (Gas Metal Arc WeldingSpray Transfer Mode)Method of Application: SemiautomaticMode of Metal Transfer: Spray Transfer ModeBASE METALSBase Metal2: Carbon Steel, M-1, P-1, or S-1, Groups 1 or 2Thickness Range: 1/8 in. through 1-1/2 in. for groo

46、ve welds, 1/8 in. minimum for fillet weldsPipe Diameter: 2-7/8 in. OD and overCoating: UncoatedFILLER METALSFiller Metal Specification2: AWS A5.18A Number:A Number 1F Number: F Number 6Classification: ER70S-3Supplementary Filler Metal: Not PermittedSupplementary Powder: Not PermittedDeposit Thicknes

47、s Range: 1-1/2 in. maximum plus reinforcement for groove welds1/8 in. through 1-1/2 in. fillet weld size for fillet weldsJOINT DESIGNSJoint Designs: See Figure 1Backing: Required unless backgouged and back weldedBacking Material: Carbon Steel, M-1, P-1, S-1 Group 1, 2, or 3 or weld metal of similar

48、chemicalanalysis. Nonmetallic or nonfusing metal retainers are not permitted.POSITIONSPermitted Positions: Groove WeldsFlat Position,Fillet WeldsFlat and Horizontal PositionVertical Progression: Not ApplicablePREHEAT AND INTERPASS TEMPERATUREPreheat Temperature3: 50F MinimumInterpass Temperature3: 5

49、0F Minimum, 500F MaximumPreheat Maintenance: During welding, after welding is completed, preheat maintenance prior to anyPost Weld Heat Treatment is not required2M, P, and S numbers for base metal and F and A numbers for filler metal and weld metal, respectively, are as detailed inAWS B2.1, Specification for Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification, and ASME Boiler and Pressure VesselCode, Section IX.3Preheat and interpass temperatures must be sufficient to prevent crack formation. Temperatures above the minimumshown may be required for highly restrained welds or by the fabr