WPS ROAD MAP

Start at reverse side of PQR.

Review Test Results

NO

START

Is the WPS
supported by a PQR?
Does the WPS
reference the PQR
No.?

NO

YES
YES
YES

NO

NO

YES

YES

NO

NO
NO

Accept for Detailed

Review

NO

NO

For tensile test, are the qty of

specimens, area and unit stress QW-451.1
calculations right?
YES
Is the location of failure stated?
YES
Is unit stress = or > than STMS QW-153
of base?
NO
YES
Was break in Weld?
NO
QW-153
Is unit stress = or > than
95% of SMTS of base?

NO
Is the PQR Signed
and Dated?

QW-140

YES
NO

Has the PQR been

revised?

Are the results for the tensile and bend

test stated? Toughness test only when
impact testing is required

Is the Bend Test Qty and Type

stated and correct?
YES
Are the result stated and OK?
YES
Are the results of Toughness
Test (if req.) OK?
YES
Place WPS & PRQ side by side
Go to Tables as follows:
SMAW-QW-253
SAW-QW-254
Check WPS/PQR for QW 402 to QW 410 for
following:
WPS: EV, NEV-PQR: EV
Are the documents acceptable?

YES
NO

Ref. QW 422, 432 and 442. Do the

P, F and A No's match with Mat.
Spec. No. & filler AWS No. ?

YES

NO

If the welder is to be qualified on

the basis of the PQR, is his ID
recorded on the PRQ?
YES
ACCEPT

QW-451.1

QW-163

QW-172