AWS B2.

1-8-023-94R

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

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Key Words —Welding Procedure Specification, AWS B2.1-8-023-94R
base metal, allowable joint designs,
filler metal, austenitic stainless Approved by
steel, manual shielded metal arc
American National Standards Institute
welding
April 15, 1993

Standard Welding Procedure

Specification (WPS)
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

Prepared by
AWS Committee on Welding Qualification

Under the Direction of

AWS Technical Activities Committee

Approved by
AWS Board of Directors

Abstract
This standard contains the essential welding variables for austenitic stainless steel in the thickness range of 1/8 through
1-1/2 inch, using manual shielded metal 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 fillet and groove welds. This WPS was
developed primarily for plate and structural applications.

Reproduced by Global Engineering Documents

With the Permission of AWS Under Royalty Agreement

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Personnel (Original)
AWS Committee on Welding Qualification

T. J. Anderson, Chairman Bechtel Group, Incorporated

D. L. Sprow, Vice Chairman McDermott, Incorporated
M. J. Houle, Vice Chairman Welding Engineering Services
D. R. Papenfuss, Vice Chairman The Boeing Company
L. P. Connor, Secretary American Welding Society
W. L. Ballis Columbia Gas Distribution Companies
H. B. Cary Hobart Brothers Company
J. L. Cooley Morrison-Knudsen Corporation
P. B. Dickerson** Aluminum Company of America
W. D. Doty Doty and Associates
J. J. Falco* Army Materials and Mechanics Research Center
J. J. Fluckiger Babock and Wilcox, Idaho, Inc.
E. H. Gray U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
J. E. Hinkel Lincoln Electric Company
R. W. Jackson Consultant
J. W. McGrew Babock and Wilcox
C. L. Null* Naval Sea Systems Command
A. S. Olivares The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and
Insurance Company
G. W. Oyler** Welding Research Council
S. Panezic Canadian Welding Bureau
J. J. Sekely Dick Enterprises, Inc.
A. W. Sindel C-E Natco
W. R. Smith Sr.*** Bechtel Group, Incorporated
C. E. Spaeder Lehigh University
V. W. Sutter American Welding Institute
G. M. Wisbrock, Jr. Loral Vought Systems Corporation
*Advisor
**Retired
***Deceased

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Personnel (Reaffirmation)
AWS B2 Committee on Procedure and Performance Qualification

G. M. Wisbrock, Chair Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control—Dallas

J. J. Fluckiger, 1st Vice Chair Battelle Energy Alliance—Idaho National Laboratory
**P. B. Dickerson, 2nd Vice Chair Consultant
R. McGinnis, Secretary American Welding Society
T. J. Anderson Consultant
E. W. Beckman International Training Institute
J. L. Cooley J. C. & Associates, Incorporated
L. P. Connor Consultant
W. D. Doty Doty & Associates
E. H. Gray U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
M. Herrle ARISE, Incorporated
**M. J. Houle Welding Engineering Services
A. W. Johnson A. W. Johnson & Associates
*N. K. Kanaya BEAR Testing Laboratory
R. A. LaFave Elliott Turbomachinery Company
K. Y. Lee The Lincoln Electric Company
B. B. MacDonald United Association
C. Martin Canadian Welding Bureau
K. M. McTague Factory Mutual
A. S. Olivares Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection & Insurance Company
*G. W. Oyler Consultant
*J. F. Pike NASA Langley Research Center
W. M. Ruof Bechtel Plant Machinery, Incorporated
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
*Advisor
**Deceased

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Foreword
(This Foreword is not a part of the AWS B2.1-8-023-94R, Standard Welding
Procedure Specification, 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 specification 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 WRC and the Committee on Welding Qualification of the AWS. The Welding Procedures Committee has provided
the test data documented on Procedure Qualification Records.
The welding terms used in this specification shall be interpreted in accordance with the definitions given in the latest
edition of ANSI/AWS A3.0, Standard Welding Terms and Definitions. Welding symbols shall be those shown in the latest
edition of ANSI/AWS A2.4, Standard 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 on this publication are most welcome. They should be addressed to: Secretary, AWS Committee on Welding
Qualification, American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Road, Miami, FL 33126.

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Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)

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

Welding Research Council—Supporting PQR Numbers:

001027, 107018, 200159, 200160, 200161, 200162, 200163, 200164,
200165, 200166, 200167, 200168, 200169, 200170, 200172, 200199,
200200, 200524, 200525, 500095, 500096, 500097, 500098, 500099,
500100, 179A, 180A, 181A, 185A, 186A, 187B

Requirements for Application be used only as permitted by the applicable fabrica-

of Standard WPSs
Scope. The data to support this Standard Welding
Procedure Specification (WPS) 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
Standard WPS is not valid using conditions and
variables outside the ranges listed. The American
Welding Society considers that this Standard WPS
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 personnel, and proper equipment to imple-
ment this Standard Welding Procedure Specification.
Application. This Standard WPS is to be used only
as permitted by the applicable fabrication document
[such as code, specification, or contract document(s)].
The fabrication document should specify the engi-
neering requirements such as design, need for heat
treatment, fabricating tolerances, quality control, and
examination and tests applicable to the end product.
User’s Responsibility. A Standard WPS does not
replace or substitute for fabrication codes, specifica-
tions, contract requirements, or capability and judg-
ment on the part of the user. A Standard WPS is to
tion code, specification, or contract document.
The ability to produce production welds having
properties suitable for the application depends upon
supplementing the Standard WPS with appropriate
performance qualification tests and sound engineer-
ing judgement. The user is responsible for the quali-
ty and performance of the final product in accordance
with the provisions of the fabrication document.
Supplementary Instructions. To adapt this Stan-
dard WPS to a specific application, a user may
issue supplementary instructions. Such instructions
may consist of tighter fit-up tolerances, higher
minimum preheat temperature or any other instruc-
tions necessary to produce a weldment that meets
the requirements of the fabrication document. These
instructions shall not be less restrictive than pro-
vided in the Standard WPS.
Safety. Safety precautions shall conform to the latest
edition of ANSI/ASC Z49.1, Safety in Welding and
Cutting, 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 applica-
bility of any regulatory limitations prior to use.

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Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)

LIMITATIONS

This procedure is not qualified for Notch Toughness or PWHT applications.

WELDING PROCESSES

Welding Processes: SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding)

Method of Application: Manual

BASE METALS

Base Metal: 1 Austenitic Stainless Steel, M-8, P-8, or S-8, Group 1 to M-8, P-8, or S-8,
Group 1 (See Table 1)
Thickness Range: 1/8 in. through 1-1/2 in. for groove welds,
1/8 in. minimum for fillet welds
Diameter: Groove Welds: 1 in. minimum
Fillet Welds: all diameters

FILLER METALS

Filler Metal Specification:1 ANSI/AWS A5.4 or ASME SFA 5.4

A Number 8, F Number 5
Classification: See Table 1 for allowable classifications
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: When required by Figure 1
Backing Material: 1 Stainless steel, M-8, P-8, or S-8, Group 1. Nonmetallic or nonfusing metal
retainers are not permitted

POSITIONS

Permitted Positions: All

Vertical Progression: Uphill

PREHEAT AND INTERPASS TEMPERATURES

Preheat Temperature: 50°F Minimum

Interpass Temperature: 50°F Minimum, 350°F Maximum
Preheat Maintenance: Continuous or special heating not required

1. 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 or ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX.

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POSTWELD HEAT TREATMENT

Postweld Heat Treatment: None (Not qualified for PWHT applications)

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Electrode* Current
Dia. in. Amperes Polarity

1/16 15–30 DCEP (Reverse)

5/64 25–40 DCEP (Reverse)
3/32 35–70 DCEP (Reverse)
1/8 55–100 DCEP (Reverse)
5/32 85–145 DCEP (Reverse)
3/16 100–190 DCEP (Reverse)

*3/16 in. electrodes shall not be used for tack or root pass welding nor for welding in
the vertical or overhead positions.

Pulsing Current: Not permitted

TECHNIQUE

Weave or Stringer Bead: Either

Peening:
Initial Cleaning:
Interpass Cleaning:
Backgouging:
Gouging:
Single or Multiple Passes:
Maximum Bead Thickness:
Not required; if used, proceed as directed by the fabrication document
Chemical or mechanical; joint shall be dry prior to welding
Mechanical only
Mechanical or thermal when required by Figure 1
Mechanical or thermal
Either
1/4 in.

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Table 1
Base Metal & Corresponding Filler Metal Classifications*

Base Metal Grade or Type Corresponding Classification

302, 304, CF8, CF8A E308-XX, E308L-XX, E309-XX, E309L-XX
304L, CF3, CF3A E308L-XX, E309L-XX
304H, CF10 E308H-XX
304N E308H-XX
304LN E308L-XX
316, CF8M E316-XX, E316L-XX, E16-8-2-XX
316L, CF3M, CF3MA E316L-XX
316H, CF10M E316H-XX
316Ti E316-XX
316Cb E316-XX
316N E308H-XX, E309-XX
316LN E316-XX
317 E317-XX, E317L-XX
317L E317L-XX
321 E347-XX
347, CF8C E347-XX
347H E347-XX
348 E347-XX

Notes:
a. XX coating types -15, -16, and -17 are acceptable.
b. When two different base metal grades or types listed above are being joined, a filler metal classification
permitted for either base metal grade or type may be used.
c. The care and storage of electrodes shall be as recommended by the electrode manufacturer.

*Table 1 is based on room temperature strength and may not ensure high temperature or corrosion resistant
properties.

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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FILLET WELDS: All Joints

GROOVE WELDS: See Joints 1 through 17. Joints having prequalified joint details permitted by
the latest edition of ANSI/AWS D1.1, Structural Welding Code — Steel are also permitted.

For tubular products, see Joints 1, 2, 6 and 7. In addition, joints having groove designs resulting
from end preparations conforming with the latest edition of ANSI/ASME B16.25, Butt Welding Ends,
are also allowable for application with this WPS.

f R

STRUCTURAL PRODUCTS TUBULAR PRODUCTS

a = 45° MIN. a = 60° MIN.
R = 1/4 in., +1/4 -1/16 R = 3/16 in., +1/4 -1/16
f = R/2 MAX. f = R/2 MAX.

JOINT 1

R f

STRUCTURAL PRODUCTS TUBULAR PRODUCTS

a = 45° MIN. a = 60° MIN.
R = 1/4 in., +1/4 -1/16 R = 3/16 in., +1/4 -1/16
f = R/2 MAX. f = R/2 MAX.

JOINT 2

Figure 1—Allowable Joint Designs

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a
BACKGOUGE &
BACK WELD

f R

a = 60° MIN.
R = 1/8 in., +1/16-1/8
f = NOT LIMITED

JOINT 3

a
BACKGOUGE &
BACK WELD

a = 60° MIN.
R = 1/8 in., +1/16-1/8
f = NOT LIMITED

JOINT 4

Figure 1 (continued) —Allowable Joint Designs

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BACKGOUGE
& BACK WELD
a

S1

f
R
S2

a AND b = 60° MIN.

R = 1/8 in., +1/16-1/8
f = NOT LIMITED
S1 = NOT LIMITED
S2 = NOT LIMITED

JOINT 5

STRUCTURAL PRODUCTS TUBULAR PRODUCTS

a = 45° MIN. a = 60° MIN.
R = 1/4 in., +1/4 -1/16 R = 3/16 in., +1/4 -1/16
f = R/2 MAX. f = R/2 MAX.

JOINT 6

Figure 1 (continued) —Allowable Joint Designs

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a a

f f

R R

STRUCTURAL PRODUCTS TUBULAR PRODUCTS

a = 45° MIN. a = 60° MIN.
R = 1/4 in., +1/4 -1/16 R = 3/16 in., +1/4 -1/16
f = R/2 MAX. f = R/2 MAX.

JOINT 7

R
BACKGOUGE
& BACK WELD

a = 45° MIN.
R = 1/8 in., +1/16-1/8
f = NOT LIMITED

JOINT 8

Figure 1 (continued) —Allowable Joint Designs

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a a
BACKGOUGE
BACKGOUGE
& BACK WELD
& BACK WELD

f f

R R

a = 45° MIN.
R = 1/8 in., +1/16-1/8
f = NOT LIMITED

JOINT 9

S2
S1

BACKGOUGE

a a

R b

a = 45° MIN.
b = 15° MAX.
R = 1/8 in., +1/16-1/16
f = NOT LIMITED
S1 = NOT LIMITED
S2 = NOT LIMITED

JOINT 10

Figure 1 (continued) —Allowable Joint Designs

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BACKGOUGE BACKGOUGE
a a
S2 S2

f f
S1 S1
R
a
a
R

a = 45° MIN.
R = 1/8 in., +1/16-1/8
f = NOT LIMITED
S1 = NOT LIMITED
S2 = NOT LIMITED

JOINT 11

BACKGOUGE BACKGOUGE
& BACK WELD & BACK WELD

a a
r r

f f
R R

a = 45° MIN.
R = 1/8 in., +1/16-1/8
f = NOT LIMITED
r = 1/4 in., +1/8-0

JOINT 12

Figure 1 (continued) —Allowable Joint Designs

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BACKGOUGE

a
r S2

f
R
a
S1

a r

R
BACKGOUGE
a = 45° MIN.
& BACK WELD
R = 1/8 in., +1/16-1/8
f = NOT LIMITED
r = 1/4 in., +1/16-1/16
S1 = NOT LIMITED
S2 = NOT LIMITED
a = 45° MIN.
R = 1/8 in., +1/16-1/8
JOINT 13 f = NOT LIMITED
r = 3/8 in., +1/16-1/16

JOINT 14

a a
BACKGOUGE
BACKGOUGE
& BACK WELD
& BACK WELD

r r

f f
R R

a = 45° MIN.
R = 1/8 in., +1/16-1/8
f = NOT LIMITED
r = 3/8 in., +1/16-1/16

JOINT 15

Figure 1 (continued) —Allowable Joint Designs

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f
Metric Conversions S2
S1
in. mm °F °C

1/16 1.6 50 10
5/64 2.0 350 180
3/32 2.4
7/64 2.8
1/8 3.2
3/16 4.8 a a
1/4 6.4 r
3/4 19
1-1/2 38
4 100 BACKGOUGE R

a = 45° MIN.
R = 1/8 in., +1/16-1/8
r = 3/8 in., +1/16-1/16
f = NOT LIMITED
S1 AND S2 = NOT LIMITED

JOINT 16

BACK- BACK-
GOUGE GOUGE
a a
S1 S1

r
r

f f

S2 S2
R R

a a

a = 45° MIN. f = NOT LIMITED

R = 1/8 in., +1/16-1/8 S1 = NOT LIMITED
r = 3/8 in., +1/16-1/16 S2 = NOT LIMITED

JOINT 17

Figure 1 (continued) —Allowable Joint Designs

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List of AWS Documents on Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification

Designation Title
B2.1:2000 Specification for Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification
B2.1-001-90 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
B2.1-002-90 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
B2.1-1-003:2002 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
B2.1-1-004:2002 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
B2.1-8-005:2002 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
B2.1-1/8-006:2002 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
B2.1-1-007:2002 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
B2.1-1-008:2002 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
B2.1-8-009:2002 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
B2.1-1/8-010:2002 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
B2.1-1-011:2002 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
B2.1-1-012:2002 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
B2.1-8-013:2002 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
B2.1-1/8-014:2002 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
B2.1-22-015:2002 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
B2.1-1-016-94 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

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B2.1-1-017-94 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
B2.1-1-018-94 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
B2.1-1-019-94 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

B2.1-1-020-94 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

B2.1-1-021-94 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
B2.1-1-022-94 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
B2.1-8-023-94 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
B2.1-8-024:2001 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
B2.1-8-025:2001 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
B2.1-1-026-94 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
B2.1-1-027:1998 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
B2.1-1-201-96 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
B2.1-1-202-96 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
B2.1-1-203-96 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
B2.1-1-204-96 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
B2.1-1-205-96 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

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B2.1-1-206-96 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
B2.1-1-207-96 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
B2.1-1-208-96 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
B2.1-1-209-96 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
B2.1-1-210:2001 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
B2.1-1-211:2001 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
B2.1-8-212:2001 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
B2.1-8-213-97 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
B2.1-8-214:2001 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
B2.1-8-215:2001 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
B2.1-8-216:2001 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
B2.1-4-217:1999 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
B2.1-4-218:1999 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
B2.1-4-219:1999 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

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B2.1-4-220:1999 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
B2.1-4-221:1999 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-222:1999 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-223:1999 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-224:1999 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-225:1999 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
B2.1-5A-226:1999 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
B2.1-1/8-227:2002 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
B2.1-1/8-228:2002 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
B2.1-1/8-229:2002 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
B2.1-1/8-230:2002 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
B2.1-1/8-231:2002 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
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