1、Standard WeldingProcedure Specification(SWPS) for Gas Tungsten ArcWelding followed byShielded Metal ArcWelding of AusteniticStainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1),1/8 through 1-1/2 inchThick, ER3XX andE3XX-XX, As-WeldedCondition,Primarily Pipe ApplicationsSite LicenseAWS B2.1-8-214:2001 (R2012)An Am
2、erican National StandardAWS B2.1-8-214:2001 (R2012)An American National StandardApproved by the American National Standards Institute October 31, 2001Reaffirmed: March 29, 2012 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) forGas Tungsten Arc Welding followed by Shielded MetalArc Welding of Austen
3、itic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8,Group 1), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, ER3XX and E3XX-XX, As-Welded Condition,Primarily Pipe Applications3rd EditionSupersedes AWS B2.1-8-214:2000Prepared by the American Welding Society (AWS) B2 Committee on Procedure and Performance QualificationUnder the Directi
4、on of the AWS Technical Activities CommitteeApproved by the AWS Board of DirectorsAbstractThis standard contains the essential welding variables for austenitic stainless steel in the thickness range of 1/8 through1-1/2 inch, using manual gas tungsten arc welding followed by shielded metal arc weldin
5、g. It cites the base metals andoperating conditions necessary to make the weldment, the filler metal specifications, and the allowable joint designs forfillet and groove welds. This SWPS was developed primarily for pipe applications.International Standard Book Number: 0-87171-696-8American Welding S
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24、or appeal of an adverse deci-sion concerning all such comments are provided in the Rules of Operation of the Technical Activities Committee. A copyof these Rules can be obtained from the American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Road, Miami, FL 33126.iiiAWS B2.1-8-214:2001 (R2012)Personnel (Reaffir
25、mation)AWS B2 Committee on Procedure and Performance QualificationJ. J. Fluckiger, Chair Idaho National LaboratoryJ. L. Cooley, Vice Chair J. C. joint shall be dry prior to weldingInterpass Cleaning: Mechanical onlyBackgouging: Not required, mechanical or thermal when usedSingle or Multiple Passes:
26、MultipleMaximum Bead Thickness: 1/4 in.Repair: Defects in welds shall be removed by mechanical or thermal methods. The repair cavitymay differ in contour and dimension from a normal joint preparation and may presentdifferent restraint conditions. Repair of base metal defects shall be in accordance w
27、ith therequirements of the fabrication document(s).ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICSGROOVE WELDSFiller Metal CurrentLayer Classificationa,bDia. (in.) AmperescPolarityRootdER3XX 1/16 50100 DCEN (Straight)RootdER3XX 3/32 70120 DCEN (Straight)RootdER3XX 1/8 90140 DCEN (Straight)Fill E3XX-XX 3/32 4080 DCEP (Re
28、verse)Fill E3XX-XX 1/8 65110 DCEP (Reverse)Fill E3XX-XX 5/32 100150 DCEP (Reverse)Fill E3XX-XX 3/16f120190 DCEP (Reverse)FILLET WELDS AND GROOVE WELDS ON BACKING RINGSeFiller Metal CurrentLayer Classificationa,bDia. (in.) AmperescPolarityRootdor Fill ER3XX 1/16 50100 DCEN (Straight)Rootdor Fill ER3X
29、X 3/32 70120 DCEN (Straight)Rootdor Fill ER3XX 1/8 90140 DCEN (Straight)Fill E3XX-XX 3/32 4080 DCEP (Reverse)Fill E3XX-XX 1/8 65110 DCEP (Reverse)Fill E3XX-XX 5/32 100150 DCEP (Reverse)Fill E3XX-XX 3/16f120190 DCEP (Reverse)aSee Table 1 for allowable classifications.bThe care and storage of electrod
30、es shall be as recommended by the electrode manufacturer.cValues not to exceed the capacity of tungsten electrodes.dAn additional layer is optional.eBacking rings may be used when permitted by the fabrication document(s).fFlat and Horizontal positionsonly.Pulsing Current: Not permittedPermission to
31、reproduce for intra-company use only is granted by the American Welding SocietyAWS B2.1-8-214:2001 (R2012)Page 4 of 15Permission to reproduce for intra-company use only is granted by the American Welding SocietyStandard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS)Table 1Base Metal and Corresponding Filler
32、 Metal ClassificationsaBase Metal Grade or Type Corresponding Classification302, 304, CF8, CF8A ER308, ER308L, ER309, ER309L, E308-XX, E308L-XX, E309-XX, E309L-XX304L, CF3, CF3A ER308L, ER309L, E308L-XX, E309L-XX304H, CF10 ER308H, ER19-10H, E308H-XX304N ER308H, ER19-10H, E308H-XX304LN ER308L, E308L-
33、XX316, CF8M ER316, ER316L, ER16-8-2, E316-XX, E316L-XX, E16-8-2-XX316L, CF3M, CF3MA ER316L, E316L-XX316H, CF10M ER316H, E316H-XX316Ti ER316, E316-XX316Cb ER316, E316-XX316N ER308H, ER309, ER19-10H, ER317, E308H-XX, E309-XX, E317-XX316LN ER316, ER317L, E316-XX, E317L-XX317 ER317, ER317L, E317-XX, E31
34、7L-XX317L ER317L, E317L-XX321 ER321, ER347, E347-XX347, CF8C ER347, E347-XX347H ER347, E347-XX348 ER347, E347-XXaTable 1 is based on room temperature strength and may not ensure high temperature or corrosion-resistant properties.NOTES:1. XX coating type -15, -16, and -17 are acceptable for SMAW elec
35、trodes.2. The specific filler metal classification from the table above or any other filler metal classification conforming to an A-8 analysis may be usedwhen specified by the fabrication document(s).3. When two different base metal grades or types listed above are being joined, a filler metal class
36、ification permitted for either base metal grade ortype may be used.4. The care and storage of electrodes shall be as recommended by the electrode manufacturer.COMPANY NAME _In the name of the Company stated above, I accept full responsibility for the application of this SWPS for use with:_ Dated _Fa
37、brication Document(s): (such as Code, Specification, or Contract Document)DATE _ APPROVED BY _ TITLE _AWS B2.1-8-214:2001 (R2012)Page 5 of 15Permission to reproduce for intra-company use only is granted by the American Welding Societyf RaJOINT 1Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS)Figure 1
38、Allowable Joint DesignsfgRaJOINT 2FILLET WELDS: All JointsGROOVE WELDS: For pipe and tubular products, see Joints 1 through 7. In addition, jointshaving groove designs resulting from end preparations conforming with ASME B16.25. ButtWelding Ends, and prequalified joint details for complete joint pen
39、etration groove weldedjoints permitted by AWS D1.6/D1.6M, Structural Welding CodeStainless Steel, are alsoallowable for application with this SWPS.AWS B2.1-8-214:2001 (R2012)Page 6 of 15Permission to reproduce for intra-company use only is granted by the American Welding SocietyfRraJOINT 3f1f2RrabFi
40、gure 1 (Continued)Allowable Joint DesignsJOINT 4Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS)AWS B2.1-8-214:2001 (R2012)Page 7 of 15Permission to reproduce for intra-company use only is granted by the American Welding SocietyStandard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS)fR3/4 in. MAX.BALANCErabJO
41、INT 5Figure 1 (Continued)Allowable Joint DesignsfR3/4 in. MAX.BALANCEabJOINT 6AWS B2.1-8-214:2001 (R2012)Page 8 of 15Permission to reproduce for intra-company use only is granted by the American Welding SocietyStandard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS)ffRaJOINT 7TnXXFigure 1 (Continued)Allowabl
42、e Joint DesignsJOINT 8AWS B2.1-8-214:2001 (R2012)Page 9 of 15Permission to reproduce for intra-company use only is granted by the American Welding SocietyStandard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS)YXYXXXXXX X XYYAPPROXIMATELY1/16 in. BEFORE WELDINGX MIN. = 1/4 Tn OR THE THICKNESS OF THE HUB, WHI
43、CHEVER IS SMALLER, UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUIREDBY THE FABRICATION DOCUMENT(S)Y MIN. = Tn OR 1/4 in., WHICHEVER IS SMALLER, UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUIRED BY THE FABRICATIONDOCUMENT(S)Tn = NOMINAL PIPE WALL THICKNESSRECOMMENDED WELDING DIMENSIONS FOR FLANGESFigure 1 (Continued)Allowable Joint DesignsMetric C
44、onversionsin. mm F C ft3/h L/min NPS (in.) DN (mm)1/32 0.8 50 10 5 2.4 1/2 201/16 1.6 350 175 10 5.0 3/4 253/32 2.4 15 7.11/8 3.2 25 11.93/16 4.81/4 6.43/8 9.63/4 19.01 25.41-1/2 38.0Annex A (Informative)Guidelines for the Preparation of Technical InquiriesThis annex is not part of AWS B2.1-8-214:20
45、01 (R2012), Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding followed by Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8,Group 1), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, ER3XX and E3XX-XX, As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications, but is included for
46、informational purposes only.AWS B2.1-8-214:2001 (R2012)Page 10 of 15Permission to reproduce for intra-company use only is granted by the American Welding SocietyA1. IntroductionThe American Welding Society (AWS) Board of Directorshas adopted a policy whereby all official interpretations ofAWS standa
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49、hnical Services DivisionAmerican Welding Society550 N.W. LeJeune RoadMiami, FL 33126All inquiries shall contain the name, address, and affilia-tion of the inquirer, and they shall provide enough infor-mation for the committee to understand the point ofconcern in the inquiry. When the point is not clearlydefined, the inqu
