AWS B2.

1-1-234:2006
An American National Standard

Standard Welding Procedure

Specification (SWPS) for

Argon plus 25% Carbon

Dioxide 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, E7XT-X,
As-Welded or PWHT
Condition, Primarily
Pipe Applications

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An American National Standard

Approved by the
American National Standards Institute
February 28, 2006

Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for

Argon plus 25% Carbon Dioxide 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,
E7XT-X, As-Welded or PWHT Condition,
Primarily Pipe Applications

Prepared by the
American Welding Society (AWS) B2 Committee on Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification

Under the Direction of the

AWS Technical Activities Committee

Approved by the
AWS Board of Directors

Abstract
This standard contains the essential welding variables for carbon steel in the thickness range of 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch,
using Argon plus 25% CO2 shielded flux cored arc welding. It cites the base metals and operating conditions necessary to
make the weldment, the filler metal specifications, and the allowable joint designs for groove and fillet welds. This WPS
was developed primarily for pipe applications.

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Personnel
AWS B2 Committee on Procedure and Performance Qualification
G. M. Wisbrock, Jr., Chair Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control
J. J. Fluckiger, Vice Chair Idaho National Laboratory
W. M. Ruof, 2nd Vice Chair Bechtel Plant Machinery, Incorporated
S. Morales, Secretary American Welding Society
T. J. Anderson Consultant
*W. L. Ballis Consultant
B. Beckman Welding Assessor
L. P. Connor Consultant
J. L. Cooley J. C. & Associates, Incorporated
W. D. Doty Doty & Associates, Incorporated
*J. D. Duncan Bechtel Corporation
E. H. Gray U.S. Nuclear Regulatory
M. F. Herrle Arise, Incorporated
A. W. Johnson A W Johnson & Associates
*N. K. Kanaya BEAR Testing Laboratory
R. A. LaFave Elliott Turbomachinery Company, Incorporated
K. Y. Lee The Lincoln Electric Company
B. B. MacDonald Western Regional Training Center
K. M. McTague Factory Mutual
A. S. Olivares HSB Global Standards
*G. W. Oyler Consultant
*J. F. Pike NASA Langley Research Center
J. J. Sekely Welding Services, Incorporated
*A. W. Sindel Sindel & Associates
*C. E. Spaeder, Jr. Aristech Chemical Corporation
*W. J. Sperko Sperko Engineering Services
*R. F. Waite Consultant
R. K. Wiswesser Welder Training & Testing Institute

AWS B2D Subcommittee on Standard Welding Procedure Specifications

J. J. Sekely, Chair Welding Services, Incorporated
S. Morales, Secretary American Welding Society
L. P. Connor Consultant
W. D. Doty Doty & Associates, Incorporated
R. L. Hall, Jr. Copper Development Association, Incorporated
K. M. McTague Factory Mutual
W. M. Ruof Bechtel Plant Machinery, Incorporated
*Advisor

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Foreword
This foreword is not a part of AWS B2.1-1-234:2006, Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for
Argon plus 25% Carbon Dioxide 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, E7XT-X, As-Welded or PWHT Condition,
Primarily Pipe Applications, but is included for informational purposes only.

The American Welding Society and the Welding Research Council have joined in a cooperative effort to generate
standard welding procedures for industry. The need for pretested welding procedures that are supported by adequate test
data and that satisfy the technical requirements for the commonly used construction codes and specifications has been
expressed by many individuals and organizations. The purpose of a welding procedure qualification is to provide test
data for assessing the properties of a weld joint.
This Welding Procedure Specification is an outgrowth of the coordinated work of the Welding Procedures Committee of
the Welding Research Council and the B2 Committee on Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification of the
AWS. The Welding Procedures Committee has provided the test data documented by a Summary of Procedure Qualifi-
cation Records.
The welding terms used in this specification shall be interpreted in accordance with the definitions given in the latest
edition of AWS A3.0, Standard Welding Terms and Definitions; Including Terms for Adhesive Bonding, Brazing,
Soldering, Thermal Cutting, and Thermal Spraying. Welding symbols shall be those shown in the latest edition of AWS
A2.4, Symbols for Welding, Brazing, and Nondestructive Examination.
The AWS Committee on Welding Qualification was formed in 1979 to provide welding standards concerning the
subject of qualification. The primary document developed by this committee is AWS B2.1, Standard for Welding
Procedure and Performance Qualification. This document established the foundation and framework for Standard
Welding 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, 550 N.W.
LeJeune Road, Miami, FL 33126.

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Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS)

Argon plus 25% Carbon Dioxide 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, E7XT-X, As-Welded or
PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications

Welding Research Council1—Supporting PQR Numbers:

005032, 005041, 007007, 007009, 200547,
200548, 200772, 200786, 200788, 200789,

Requirements for Application tract requirements, or capability and judgment on

of Standard SWPSs
Scope. The data to support this Standard Welding
Procedure Specification (SWPS) have been derived
from the above listed Procedure Qualification
Records (PQRs) which were reviewed and validated
under 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 presents
information for producing an acceptable weld using
the conditions and variables listed. The user needs a
significant knowledge of welding and accepts full
responsibility for the performance of the weld and for
providing the engineering capability, qualified 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 and
Performance Qualification, and the applicable fabri-
cation document(s) [such as code, specification, or
contract document(s)]. The fabrication document(s)
should specify the engineering requirements such
as design, need for heat treatment, fabricating toler-
ances, quality control, and examination and tests
applicable to the end product.
User’s Responsibility. An SWPS does not replace
or substitute fabrication codes, specifications, con-
1 Welding Research Council, P.O. Box 201547, Shaker
Heights, OH 44120.
the part of the user. An SWPS is to be used only as
permitted by the applicable fabrication code, specifi-
cation, or contract document.
The ability to produce production welds having
properties suitable for the application depends upon
supplementing the SWPS with appropriate perfor-
mance qualification tests and sound engineering
judgment. The user is responsible for the quality and
performance of the final product in accordance with
the provisions of the fabrication document(s).
Supplementary Instructions. To adapt this SWPS
to a specific application, a user may issue supple-
mentary instructions. Such instructions may consist
of tighter fit-up tolerances, higher minimum preheat
temperature, or any other instructions necessary to
produce a weldment that meets the requirements of
the fabrication document(s). These instructions shall
not be less restrictive than provided in the SWPS.
Safety. Safety precautions shall conform to the
latest edition of ANSI Z49.1, Safety in Welding,
Cutting, and Allied Processes, published by the
American Welding Society.
This specification may involve hazardous mate-
rials, operations, and equipment. The specification
does not purport to address all of the safety prob-
lems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of
the user to establish appropriate safety and health
practices. The user should determine the applicabil-
ity of any regulatory limitations prior to use.

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Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS)

LIMITATIONS
This procedure is not qualified for Notch Toughness applications.
A Constant Voltage (Constant Potential) Power Source is required.

WELDING PROCESSES
Welding Processes: FCAW-G (Flux Cored Arc Welding—Gas Shielded)
Method of Application: Semiautomatic
Mode of Metal Transfer: Globular or Spray Transfer Mode

BASE METALS
Base Metal2: Carbon Steel, M-1, P-1, or S-1, Groups 1 or 2
Thickness Range: 1/8 in. through 1-1/2 in. for groove welds, 1/8 in. minimum for fillet welds
Pipe Diameter: 2-7/8 in. OD and over
Coating: Uncoated

FILLER METALS
Filler Metal Specification2: AWS A5.20
A Number: E70T-1M, E71T-1M, or E71T-12M
F Number: F Number 6
Classification: E70T-1M, E71T-1M, or E71T-12M
Supplementary Filler Metal: Not Permitted
Supplementary Powder: Not Permitted
Deposit Thickness Range: 1-1/2 in. maximum plus reinforcement for groove welds
1/8 in. through 1-1/2 in. fillet weld size for fillet welds

JOINT DESIGNS
Joint Designs: See Figure 1
Backing: Required unless backgouged and back welded
Backing Material: Carbon Steel, M-1, P-1, S-1 Groups 1, 2, or 3 or weld metal of similar chemical
analysis. Nonmetallic or nonfusing metal retainers are not permitted.

POSITIONS
Permitted Positions: E70T-X: Flat—Groove or Fillet, Horizontal—Fillet;
E71T-X: All Positions
Vertical Progression: Uphill

PREHEAT AND INTERPASS TEMPERATURE

Preheat Temperature3: 50°F Minimum
Interpass Temperature3: 50°F Minimum, 500°F Maximum
Preheat Maintenance: During welding, after completion of welding, preheat maintenance prior to
any Post Weld Heat Treatment is not required

2 M, P, and S numbers for base metal and F and A numbers for filler metal and weld metal, respectively, are as detailed in
AWS B2.1, Specification for Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification, and ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel
Code, Section IX.
3 Preheat and interpass temperatures must be sufficient to prevent crack formation. Temperatures above the minimum

shown may be required for highly restrained welds or by the fabrication document(s).

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Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS)

GAS
Torch Shielding Gas: Welding Grade: Argon plus 25% Carbon Dioxide or AWS A5.32, Class
SG-AC-25
Flow Rate: 20 to 40 ft3/h
Backing/Root Shielding Gas: Not required
Trailing Gas: None
Torch Gas Nozzle Size: 1/2 in. ID minimum
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Electrode Current Wire Feed Speed

Classificationa Stage Dia. (in.) Volts Amperes Polarity (ipm)
E70T-X or E71T-X Root or Fill 0.045 24–28 180–280 DCEP (Reverse) 250–500
E70T-X or E71T-X Root or Fill 0.052 24–29 190–300 DCEP (Reverse) 150–450
E70T-X or E71T-X Root or Fill 1/16 24–29 210–350 DCEP (Reverse) 100–350
E70T-X or E71T-X Root or Fill 3/32 26–30 250–400 DCEP (Reverse) 50–150
aEither E70T-1M, E71T-1M, or E71T-12M may be used.

Pulsing Current: Not permitted

Contact Tube to Work Distance: 3/4 in. to 1-1/4 in.
POSTWELD HEAT TREATMENT
Postweld Heat Treatment: Welds may either be as-welded or postweld heat treated at 1100 to
1200°F. If heat treated, the heat treatment time shall be 1 hour per inch of
thickness (15 minutes minimum) unless otherwise noted in the fabrication
documents.
TECHNIQUE
Weave or Stringer Bead: Either
Peening: Not permitted
Initial Cleaning: Chemical or mechanical; joint shall be dry prior to welding
Interpass Cleaning: Mechanical only
Backgouging: Mechanical or thermal when used
Single or Multiple Passes: Either
Maximum Bead Thickness: 1/4 in.
Repair: Defects in welds shall be removed by mechanical or thermal methods. The
repair cavity may differ in contour and dimension from a normal joint prep-
aration and may present different restraint conditions. Repair of base metal
defects shall be in accordance with the requirements of the fabrication
document(s).

COMPANY NAME _______________________________________________________________________

In the name of the Company stated above, I accept full responsibility for the application of this Standard WPS
for use with:

_______________________________________________________________ Dated ________________

Fabrication Document(s): (Such as Code, Specification, or Contract Document)

Date ____________ Approved by ___________________________________ Title__________________

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Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS)

Metric Conversions

in. mm °F °C ft3/h L/min ipm mm/s

1/32 0.8 50 10 5 2.4 50 21

0.035 0.9 500 260 10 5.0 100 42
0.045 1.1 1100 595 15 7.1 120 50
0.052 1.3 1200 650 25 11.8 150 63
1/16 1.6 250 105
3/32 2.4 350 147
1/8 3.2 450 189
3/16 4.8 500 210
1/4 6.4
3/8 9.6
3/4 19.0
1-1/2 38.0

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Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS)

FILLET WELDS: All Joints

GROOVE WELDS: For pipe and tubular products, see Joints 1 and 2. In addition, joints having
groove designs resulting from end preparations conforming with ASME B16.25, Butt Welding Ends,
and prequalified joint details for complete and partial joint penetration groove welded joints permitted
by AWS D1.1, Structural Welding Code—Steel, are also allowable for application with this SWPS.

JOINT 1

JOINT 2

Figure 1—Allowable Joint Designs

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Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS)

RECOMMENDED WELDING DIMENSIONS FOR SOCKET WELDING COMPONENTS OTHER THAN FLANGES

JOINT 3

X min = 1.4 Tn OR THE THICKNESS OF THE HUB, WHICHEVER IS SMALLER, UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUIRED BY
THE FABRICATION DOCUMENT(S)
Y min = Tn OR 1/4 in., WHICHEVER IS SMALLER, UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUIRED BY THE FABRICATION
DOCUMENT(S)
Tn = NOMINAL PIPE WALL THICKNESS

RECOMMENDED WELDING DIMENSIONS FOR FLANGES

JOINT 4

Figure 1 (Continued)—Allowable Joint Designs

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Annex A
Guidelines for the Preparation of Technical Inquiries
This annex is not a part of AWS B2.1-1-234:2006, Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for
Argon plus 25% Carbon Dioxide 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, E7XT-X, As-Welded or PWHT Condition,
Primarily Pipe Applications, but is included for informational purposes only.
A1. Introduction
The American Welding Society (AWS) Board of Directors
has adopted a policy whereby all official interpretations
of AWS standards are handled in a formal manner.
Under this policy, all interpretations are made by the
committee that is responsible for the standard. Official
communication concerning an interpretation is directed
through the AWS staff member who works with that
committee. The policy requires that all requests for an
interpretation be submitted in writing. Such requests will
be handled as expeditiously as possible, but due to the
complexity of the work and the procedures that must be
followed, some interpretations may require considerable
time.
A2. Procedure
All inquiries shall be directed to:
Managing Director
Technical Services Division
American Welding Society
550 N.W. LeJeune Road
Miami, FL 33126
All 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 of
concern in the inquiry. When the point is not clearly
defined, the inquiry will be returned for clarification. For
efficient handling, all inquiries should be typewritten and
in the format specified below.
A2.1 Scope. Each inquiry shall address one single provi-
sion of the standard unless the point of the inquiry
involves two or more interrelated provisions. The provi-
sion(s) shall be identified in the scope of the inquiry
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along with the edition of the standard that contains the
provision(s) the inquirer is addressing.
A2.2 Purpose of the Inquiry. The purpose of the
inquiry shall be stated in this portion of the inquiry. The
purpose can be to obtain an interpretation of a standard’s
requirement or to request the revision of a particular pro-
vision in the standard.
A2.3 Content of the Inquiry. The inquiry should be
concise, yet complete, to enable the committee to under-
stand the point of the inquiry. Sketches should be used
whenever appropriate, and all paragraphs, figures, and
tables (or annex) that bear on the inquiry shall be cited. If
the point of the inquiry is to obtain a revision of the
standard, the inquiry shall provide technical justification
for that revision.
A2.4 Proposed Reply. The inquirer should, as a
proposed reply, state an interpretation of the provision
that is the point of the inquiry or provide the wording for
a proposed revision, if this is what inquirer seeks.
A3. Interpretation of Provisions of
the Standard
Interpretations of provisions of the standard are made by
the relevant AWS technical committee. The secretary of
the committee refers all inquiries to the chair of the par-
ticular subcommittee that has jurisdiction over the por-
tion of the standard addressed by the inquiry. The
subcommittee reviews the inquiry and the proposed reply
to determine what the response to the inquiry should
be. Following the subcommittee’s development of the
response, the inquiry and the response are presented to
the entire committee for review and approval. Upon
approval by the committee, the interpretation is an official

interpretation of the Society, and the secretary transmits
the response to the inquirer and to the Welding Journal
for publication.
A4. Publication of Interpretations
All official interpretations will appear in the Welding
Journal and will be posted on the AWS web site.
A5. Telephone Inquiries
Telephone inquiries to AWS Headquarters concerning
AWS standards should be limited to questions of a gen-
eral nature or to matters directly related to the use of the
standard. The AWS Board of Directors’ policy requires
that all AWS staff members respond to a telephone
request for an official interpretation of any AWS stan-
dard with the information that such an interpretation can
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be obtained only through a written request. Headquarters
staff cannot provide consulting services. However, the
staff can refer a caller to any of those consultants whose
names are on file at AWS Headquarters.
A6. AWS Technical Committees
The activities of AWS technical committees regarding
interpretations are limited strictly to the interpretation of
provisions of standards prepared by the committees or to
consideration of revisions to existing provisions on the
basis of new data or technology. Neither AWS staff nor
the committees are in a position to offer interpretive or
consulting services on (1) specific engineering problems,
(2) requirements of standards applied to fabrications
outside the scope of the document, or (3) points not
specifically covered by the standard. In such cases, the
inquirer should seek assistance from a competent engi-
neer experienced in the particular field of interest.
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List of AWS Documents on Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification

Designation Title

B2.1 Specification for Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification

B2.1-1-001 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel (M-1/P-1, Group 1 or 2), 3/16 through 3/4 inch in the As-Welded Condition, With Backing

B2.1-1-002 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel (M-1/P-1, Group 1 or 2), 3/16 through 7/8 inch in the As-Welded Condition, With or
Without Backing

B2.1-1-003 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Metal Arc Welding (Short Circuiting
Transfer Mode) of Galvanized Steel (M-1), 18 through 10 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition,
with or without Backing

B2.1-1-004 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Metal Arc Welding (Short Circuiting
Transfer Mode) of Carbon Steel (M-1, Group 1), 18 through 10 Gauge, in the As-Welded
Condition, with or without Backing

B2.1-8-005 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Metal Arc Welding (Short Circuiting
Transfer Mode) of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8, P-8, or S-8), 18 through 10 Gauge, in the
As-Welded Condition, with or without Backing

B2.1-1/8-006 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Metal Arc Welding (Short Circuiting
Transfer Mode) of Carbon Steel to Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-1 to M-8, P-8, or S-8), 18
through 10 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, with or without Backing

B2.1-1-007 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Galva-
nized Steel (M-1), 18 through 10 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, with or without Backing

B2.1-1-008 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel (M-1, P-1, or S-1), 18 through 10 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, with or without
Backing

B2.1-8-009 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Austenitic
Stainless Steel (M-8, P-8, or S-8), 18 through 10 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, with or
without Backing

B2.1-1/8-010 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel to Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-1, P-1, or S-1 to M-8, P-8, or S-8), 18 through 10 Gauge,
in the As-Welded Condition, with or without Backing

B2.1-1-011 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Galva-
nized Steel (M-1), 10 through 18 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, with or without Backing

B2.1-1-012 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel (M-1, P-1, or S-1 to M-1, P-1, or S-1), 10 through 18 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition,
with or without Backing

B2.1-8-013 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of
Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 10 through 18 Gauge, in the As-Welded
Condition, with or without Backing

B2.1-1/8-014 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel to Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-1 to M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 10 through 18 Gauge, in
the As-Welded Condition, with or without Backing

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B2.1-22-015 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Aluminum
(M/P/S-22 to M/P/S-22), 18 through 10 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, with or without
Backing

B2.1-1-016 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E7018, As-Welded or
PWHT Condition

B2.1-1-017 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel (M-1/P-1/S, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E6010, As-Welded or PWHT
Condition

B2.1-1-018 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Self-Shielded Flux Cored Arc Welding
of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E71T-8, As-Welded
Condition

B2.1-1-019 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for CO2 Shielded Flux Cored Arc Welding
of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E70T-1 and
E71T-1, As-Welded Condition

B2.1-1-020 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for 75% Ar/25% CO2 Shielded Flux Cored
Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick,
E70T-1 and E71T-1, As-Welded or PWHT Condition

B2.1-1-021 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Followed
by Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through
1-1/2 inch Thick, ER70S-2 and E7018, As-Welded or PWHT Condition

B2.1-1-022 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Uphill)
Followed by E7018, As-Welded or PWHT Condition

B2.1-8-023 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of
Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, As-Welded
Condition

B2.1-8-024 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Austenitic
Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/16 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, ER3XX, As-Welded
Condition, Primarily Plate and Structural Applications

B2.1-8-025 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) 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 Plate and
Structural Applications

B2.1-1-026 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2). 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Downhill)
Followed by E7018, As-Welded or PWHT Condition

B2.1-1-027 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Self-Shielded Flux Cored Arc Welding
of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1/2 inch Thick, E71T-11, As-Welded
Condition

B2.1-1-201 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 3/4 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Uphill)
Followed by E7018 (Vertical Uphill), As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications

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B2.1-1-202 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 3/4 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Downhill)
Followed by E7018 (Vertical Uphill), As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications

B2.1-1-203 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 3/4 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Uphill), As-
Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications

B2.1-1-204 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 3/4 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Downhill Root
with the Balance Vertical Uphill), As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications

B2.1-1-205 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel
(M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Uphill) Followed
by E7018 (Vertical Uphill), As-Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications

B2.1-1-206 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of
Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical
Downhill) Followed by E7018 (Vertical Uphill), As-Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily
Pipe Applications

B2.1-1-207 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, ER70S-2, As-Welded or
PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications

B2.1-1-208 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E7018, As-Welded or PWHT
Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications

B2.1-1-209 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Followed
by Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through
1-1/2 inch Thick, ER70S-2 and E7018, As-Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe
Applications

B2.1-1-210 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding with Con-
sumable Insert Root of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch
Thick, INMs-1 and ER70S-2, As-Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications

B2.1-1-211 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding with
Consumable Insert Root followed by Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/
S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, INMs-1, ER70S-2, and E7018, As-Welded
Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications

B2.1-8-212 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Austenitic
Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/16 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, ER3XX, As-Welded
Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications

B2.1-8-213 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Austenitic
Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E3XX-XX, As-Welded
Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications

B2.1-8-214 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) 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

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B2.1-8-215 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding with
Consumable Insert Root of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/8 through
1-1/2 inch Thick, IN3XX and ER3XX, As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications

B2.1-8-216 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding with
Consumable Insert Root 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, IN3XX, ER3XX, and E3XX-XX, As-
Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications

B2.1-4-217 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of
Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-4/P-4, Group 1 or 2), ER80S-B2, 1/8 through 1/2 in.
Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 through 3/4 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe
Applications

B2.1-4-218 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of
Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-4/P-4, Group 1 or 2), E8018-B2, 1/8 through 1/2 in.
Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 through 1-1/2 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe
Applications

B2.1-4-219 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding followed by
Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-4/P-4, Group 1 or 2), 1/8
through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 through 1-1/2 in. Thick, PWHT Condition,
ER80S-B2 and E8018-B2, Primarily Pipe Applications

B2.1-4-220 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Consum-
able Insert Root) of Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-4/P-4, Group 1 or 2), E8018-B2, 1/8
through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 through 3/4 in. Thick, PWHT Condition,
IN515 and ER80S-B2, Primarily Pipe Applications

B2.1-4-221 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Consum-
able Insert Root) followed by Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Chromium-Molybdenum Steel
(M-4/P-4, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 through 1-1/2 in.
Thick, PWHT Condition, IN515, ER80S-B2, and E8018-B2, Primarily Pipe Applications

B2.1-5A-222 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of
Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-5A/P-5A), ER90S-B3, 1/8 through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded
Condition, 1/8 through 3/4 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications

B2.1-5A-223 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of
Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-5A/P-5A), E9018-B3, 1/8 through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded
Condition, 1/8 through 1-1/2 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications

B2.1-5A-224 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding followed by
Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-5A/P-5A), 1/8 through 1/2 in.
Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 through 1-1/2 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, ER90S-B3 and
E9018-B3, Primarily Pipe Applications

B2.1-5A-225 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Consum-
able Insert Root) of Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-5A/P-5A), 1/8 through 1/2 in. Thick,
As-Welded Condition, 1/8 through 3/4 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, IN521 and ER90S-B3,
Primarily Pipe Applications

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B2.1-5A-226 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Consum-
able Insert Root) followed by Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Chromium-Molybdenum Steel
(M-5A/P-5A), 1/8 through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 through 1-1/2 in. Thick,
PWHT Condition, IN521, ER90S-B3, and E9018-B3, Primarily Pipe Applications

B2.1-1/8-227 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Groups 1 or 2) to Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/16
through 1-1/2 inch Thick, ER309(L), As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications

B2.1-1/8-228 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Car-
bon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Groups 1 or 2) to Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1),
1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E309(L)-15, -16, or -17, As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe
Applications

B2.1-1/8-229 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding followed
by Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Groups 1 or 2) to Austenitic
Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, ER309(L) and
E309(L)-15, -16, or -17, As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications

B2.1-1/8-230 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding with Con-
sumable Insert Root of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Groups 1 or 2) to Austenitic Stainless
Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/16 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, IN309 and ER309(L), As-Welded
Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications

B2.1-1/8-231 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding with Con-
sumable Insert Root followed by Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1,
Groups 1 or 2) to Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch
Thick, IN309, ER309, and E309-15, -16, or -17, or IN309, ER309(L), and ER309(L)-15, -16,
or -17, As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications

B2.1-1-232 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Argon plus 25% Carbon Dioxide
Shielded Gas Metal Arc Welding (Short Circuiting Transfer Mode) Argon plus 25% Carbon
Dioxide 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 Applications

B2.1-1-233 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Argon plus 25% Carbon Dioxide
Shielded Gas Metal Arc Welding (Short Circuiting Transfer Mode) Argon 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, As-Welded or PWHT Condition,
Primarily Pipe Applications

B2.1-1-234 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Argon plus 25% Carbon Dioxide
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, E7XT-X, As-Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications

B2.1-1-235 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, Groups 1 and
2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, ER70S-3, Flat Position Only, As-Welded or PWHT
Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications

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