1、AWS B2.1-1-232:2006An American National StandardStandard Welding ProcedureSpecification (SWPS) forSite LicenseArgon Plus 25% CarbonDioxide Shielded Gas MetalArc Welding (Short CircuitingTransfer Mode) followed byArgon Plus 25% CarbonDioxide Shielded Flux CoredArc Welding of Carbon Steel(M-1/P-1/S-1,
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9、andardApproved by theAmerican National Standards InstituteMay 3, 2006Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) forArgon Plus 25% Carbon Dioxide Shielded Gas MetalArc Welding (Short Circuiting Transfer Mode) followedby Argon Plus 25% Carbon Dioxide Shielded FluxCored Arc Welding of Carbon Steel
10、 (M-1/P-1/S-1,Groups 1 and 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick,ER70S-3 and E7XT-X, As-Welded or PWHTCondition, Primarily Pipe ApplicationsPrepared by theAmerican Welding Society (AWS) B2 Committee on Welding Procedure and Performance QualificationUnder the Direction of theAWS Technical Activities Commi
11、tteeApproved by theAWS Board of DirectorsAbstractThis standard contains the essential welding variables for carbon steel in the thickness range of 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch,using gas metal arc welding (short circuiting transfer mode) with Argon plus 25% Carbon Dioxide shielding for the rootfollowed by
12、flux cored arc welding (globular transfer mode) with Argon plus 25% Carbon Dioxide shielding for the bal-ance. It cites the base metals and operating conditions necessary to make the weldment, the filler metal specifications,and the allowable joint designs for groove welds. This WPS was developed pr
13、imarily for pipe application.iiAWS B2.1-1-232:2006International Standard Book Number: 0-87171-015-3American Welding Society550 N.W. LeJeune Road, Miami, FL 33126 2006 by American Welding SocietyAll rights reservedPrinted in the United States of AmericaiiiAWS B2.1-1-232:2006Statement on Use of AWS Am
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30、onnel*AdvisorAWS B2 Committee on Welding 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 Weld
31、ing SocietyT. J. Anderson 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, Symb
32、ols for Welding, Brazing, 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 Qual
33、ification. This document established the foundation and framework for StandardWelding Procedure Specifications.Comments and suggestions for the improvement of this standard are welcome. They should be addressed to theSecretary, AWS B2 Committee on Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification, Ame
34、rican Welding Society, 550N.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 B2.1-1-232:2006Page 1 of 13Argon Plus 25% Carbon Dioxide Shielded Gas Metal Arc Welding(Short C
35、ircuiting Transfer Mode) followed by Argon Plus 25% CarbonDioxide Shielded Flux Cored Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1,Groups 1 and 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, ER70S-3 and E7XT-X,As-Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe ApplicationsWelding Research Council1Supporting PQR Numbers:005
36、032, 005041, 007007, 007009, 200547, 200548,200772, 200786, 200788, 200789, 200707, 200853, 200854, 200855, 200856, 200858, 200861,Requirements for Applicationof Standard SWPSsScope. The data to support this Standard WeldingProcedure Specification (SWPS) have been derivedfrom the above listed Proced
37、ure 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 Weld-ing Society considers that this SWPS presentsinformation for producing an acceptable
38、 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 person-nel, and proper equipment to implement this SWPS.Application. This SWPS is to
39、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 document(s)should specify the engineering requirements suchas design, need for heat treat
40、ment, 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 requirements, or capability and judgment onthe part of the user. An SWPS is to be used only
41、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 appropriate perfor-mance qualification tests and sound engineeringjudgment. The user is r
42、esponsible 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 issue supple-mentary instructions. Such instructions may consistof tighter fit-up toleran
43、ces, 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 provided in the SWPS.Safety. Safety precautions shall conform to thelatest edition of ANSI
44、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 address all of the safety prob-lems associated with its use. It is the responsibility
45、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 44120.AWS B2.1-1-232:2006Page 2 of 13Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS)Pe
46、rmission 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 Source is required.This SWPS is not applicable for Fillet Welds.WELDING PROCESSESWeldin
47、g Processes: GMAW-S (Gas Metal Arc WeldingShort Circuiting Transfer Mode)followed by FCAW-G (Flux Cored Arc WeldingGas Shielded)Method of Application: SemiautomaticMode of Metal Transfer: GMAW-S: Short Circuiting Transfer Mode,FCAW-G: Globular or Spray Transfer ModeBASE METALSBase Metal2: Carbon Ste
48、el, M-1, P-1, or S-1, Groups 1 or 2Thickness Range: 1/8 in. through 1-1/2 in.Pipe Diameter: 2-7/8 in. OD and OverCoating: UncoatedFILLER METALSFiller Metal Specification2: AWS A5.18 (GMAW-S) and A5.20 (FCAW)A Number: ER70S-3, E71T-1M, or E71T-12MF Number: F Number 6Classification: ER70S-3 and E71T-1
49、M, or E71T-12MSupplementary Filler Metal: Not PermittedSupplementary Powder: Not PermittedDeposit Thickness Range: 1-1/2 in. maximum plus reinforcementMaximum Bead Thickness: Maximum bead thickness for GMAW-S is 1/8 in.; maximum bead thicknessfor FCAW is 1/4 in.JOINT DESIGNSJoint Designs: See Figure 1Backing: Not required for GMAW-S, required for FCAWBacking Material: Carbon Steel, M-1, P-1, or S-1 Groups 1, 2, or 3 or weld metal of similarchemical analysis. Nonmetallic or nonfusing metal retainers are not permitted.POSITIONSPermitted Positions: All PositionsVertical Progression3: GMAW
