AWS B2.

1-1-012:2002 (R2013)
An American National Standard

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

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 AWS B2.1-1-012:2002 (R2013)
An American National Standard

Approved by the
American National Standards Institute
June 10, 2002
Reaffirmed: March 11, 2013

Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for

Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel,
10 through 18 Gauge (M-1, P-1, or S-1
to M-1, P-1, or S-1), in the As-Welded
Condition, with or without Backing

2nd Edition

Supersedes ANSI/AWS B2.1.012-91

Prepared by the
American Welding Society (AWS) B2 Committee on 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 welding galvanized steel in the thickness range of 10 through
18 gauge, 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 welds and groove welds.
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International Standard Book Number: 0-87171-684-4

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© 2002 by American Welding Society
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Reaffirmed: March 11, 2013

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Personnel (Reaffirmation)

AWS B2 Committee on Procedure and Performance Qualification

J. J. Fluckiger, Chair Idaho National Laboratory
J. L. Cooley, 1st Vice Chair J. C. & Associates, Incorporated
E. W. Beckman, 2nd Vice Chair Consultant
A. L. Diaz, Secretary American Welding Society
D. M. Allbritten GE Capital
M. Bernasek C-Spec
K. L. Bingham Los Alamos National Laboratory
H. R. Castner Edison Welding Institute
D. W. Craig Computer Engineering, Incorporated
E. H. Gray U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
M. F. Herrle Arise
K. G. Kofford Idaho National Laboratory
R. A. LaFave LaFave Consulting Incorporated, LLC
G. S. Michels Summit Design and Engineering Services, PLLC
A. S. Olivares HSB Global Standards
J. F. Pike NASA Langley Research Center
W. M. Ruof Bechtel Plant Machinery, Incorporated
J. J. Sekely Welding Services, Incorporated
M. R. Stone URS Flint
M. L. Thomas Rocky Mountain Testing, LLC
G. M. Wisbrock, Jr. Consultant
R. K. Wiswesser Welder Training & Testing Institute

Advisors to the AWS B2 Committee on Procedure and Performance Qualification

L. P. Connor Consultant
W. D. Doty Doty & Associates, Incorporated
B. J. Hable Ford Motor Company
K. Y. Lee U.S. Department of Transportation
B. B. MacDonald Consultant
A. W. Sindel Alstom Power Steam
C. E. Spaeder Consultant
W. J. Sperko Sperko Engineering Services, Incorporated
R. F. Waite Consultant

AWS B2D Subcommittee on Standard Welding Procedure Specifications

E. W. Beckman, Chair Consultant
A. L. Diaz, Secretary American Welding Society
M. Bernasek C-Spec
K. L. Bingham Los Alamos National Laboratory
H. R. Castner Edison Welding Institute
W. D. Doty Doty & Associates, Incorporated
J. J. Fluckiger Idaho National Laboratory
G. L. Franke Naval Surface Warfare Center

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AWS B2D Subcommittee on Standard Welding Procedure Specifications (Continued)

K. G. Kofford Idaho National Laboratory
K. Y. Lee U.S. Department of Transportation
W. M. Ruof Bechtel Plant Machinery, Incorporated
J. J. Sekely Welding Services, Incorporated
T. J. White First Energy

Advisors to the AWS B2D Subcommittee on Standard Welding Procedure Specifications

L. P. Connor Consultant
G. M. Wisbrock, Jr. Consultant

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Personnel (Original)

AWS B2 Committee on Welding Qualification

J. J. Sekely, Chair Eichleay Corporation
G. M. Wisbrock, 1st Vice Chair Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control
J. J. Fluckiger, 2nd Vice Chair Bechtel Babcock & Wilcox Idaho
P. B. Dickerson, 3rd Vice Chair Consultant
L. P. Connor, Secretary American Welding Society
T. J. Anderson Consultant
*W. L. Ballis Consultant
*H. B. Cary Consultant
J. L. Cooley J. C. and Associates, Incorporated
W. D. Doty Doty and Associates
E. A. Gallagher Non Destructive Testing Group
E. H. Gray, P.E. U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
M. Herrle ABS Group, Incorporated
*J. E. Hinkel The Lincoln Electric Company
*M. J. Houle Welding Engineering Services
R. W. Jackson Consultant
A. W. Johnson A. W. Johnson and Associates
*N. K. Kanaya BEAR Testing Laboratory
R. A. LaFave, P.E. Elliott Company
*B. B. MacDonald United Association
K. M. McTague Factory Mutual
A. S. Olivares Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company
*G. W. Oyler Retired
S. Panezic Canadian Welding Bureau
J. F. Pike NASA Langley Research Center
*B. J. Rampolla, P.E. J. J. McMullen and Associates
W. M. Ruof Bechtel Plant Machinery, Incorporated
*J. B. Shore Brooks Automation
A. W. Sindel Sindel and Associates
C. E. Speader, Jr. Aristech Chemical Corporation
*W. J. Sperko, P.E. Sperko Engineering Services
*R. F. Waite, P.E. Consultant
R. K. Wiswesser Welder Training and Testing Institute

AWS B2D Subcommittee on Standard Welding Procedure Specifications

R. W. Jackson, Chair Consultant
L. P. Connor, Secretary American Welding Society
W. D. Doty Doty and Associates
*M. J. Houle Welding Engineering Services
K. M. McTague Factory Mutual
B. J. Rampolla J. J. McMullen Associates
J. J. Sekely Eichleay Corporation
*Advisor

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Foreword
This foreword is not part of AWS B2.1-1-012:2002 (R2013), 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, 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 Standard Welding Procedure Specification is an outgrowth of the coordinated work of the Welding Procedures
Committee of the Welding Research Council and the AWS B2 Committee on Welding Procedure and Performance
Qualification. The Welding Procedures Committee has provided the test data documented by a Summary of Procedure
Qualification Records.
The welding terms used in this specification shall be interpreted in accordance with the definitions given in the latest
edition of AWS A3.0M/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, Standard Symbols for Welding, Brazing, and Nondestructive Examination. The A5.32 designation for welding
gases should be those shown in the latest edition of AWS A5.32/A5.32M, Specification for Welding Shielding Gases.
The AWS B2 Committee on Welding Procedure and Performance 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.
The first two Standard Welding Procedure Specifications were published in 1990. Since then SWPSs are continuing to
be developed and published by the American Welding Society.
Comments and suggestions for the improvement of this standard are welcome. They should be sent to the Secretary,
AWS B2 Committee on Procedure and Performance Qualification, American Welding Society, 8669 Doral Blvd., Suite
130, Doral, FL 33166.

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Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS)

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

Welding Research Council—Supporting PQR Numbers: 188A, 189A,

190A, 191C, 192A, 193B, 194A, 195A, 196A, 197A, 198A, 199A

Requirements for on the part of the user. A SWPS is to be used only

Application of 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 Coun-
cil. This SWPS is not valid using conditions and vari-
ables outside the ranges listed. The American
Welding 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 per-
sonnel, and proper equipment to implement this
SWPS.
Application. This SWPS is to be used only as per-
mitted by the applicable fabrication document(s)
[such as code, specification, or contract docu-
ment(s)]. The fabrication document(s) should spec-
ify the engineering requirements such as design,
need for heat treatment, fabricating tolerances, qual-
ity control, and examination and tests applicable to
the end product.
User’s Responsibility. A SWPS does not replace
or substitute for fabrication codes, specifications,
contract requirements, or capability and judgment
as permitted by the applicable fabrication code,
specification, or contract document.
The ability to produce production welds having prop-
erties suitable for the application depends upon sup-
plementing the SWPS with appropriate performance
qualification tests and sound engineering judgment.
The user is responsible for the quality and perfor-
mance 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 lat-
est edition of ANSI Z49.1, Safety in Welding, Cutting,
and Allied Processes, published by the American
Welding Society.
This specification may involve hazardous materials,
operations, and equipment. The specification does
not purport to address all of the safety problems
associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the
user to establish appropriate safety and health prac-
tices. The user should determine the applicability 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 or PWHT applications.

WELDING PROCESSES

Welding Process: SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding)

Method of Application: Manual

BASE METALS

Base Metal:1 Carbon Steel, M-1 Group 1 to M-1 Group 1

Thickness Range:2 Groove Weld: 18 ga. (0.0478 in.) through 10 ga. (0.1345 in.)
Fillet Weld: 18 ga. (0.0478 in.) through 10 ga. (0.1345 in.)
Coating: Uncoated

FILLER METALS

Filler Metal Specification:1 AWS A5.1 or ASME SFA 5.1

Classification:
Deposit Thickness Range:
Maximum Weld Bead Thickness:
AWS/ASME F Number 3 (E6010), A Number 1
AWS/ASME F Number 2 (E6013), A Number 1
E 6010 or E 6013 (See Electrical Characteristics)
Groove Weld: Base metal thickness plus reinforcement, max.
Fillet Weld Leg: Base metal thickness, min.
Base metal thickness plus reinforcement

JOINT DESIGNS

Joint Designs: See Figure 1

Backing: Optional
Backing Material: Carbon Steel, M-1. Nonmetallic or nonfusing metal retainers are not
permitted.

POSITIONS

Permitted Positions: All

Vertical Progression: Uphill or Downhill

PREHEAT AND INTERPASS TEMPERATURE

Preheat Temperature: 50°F minimum, 120°F maximum

Interpass Temperature: No maximum
Preheat Temperature Maintenance: Continuous or special heating not required

1M numbers for base metal and F and A numbers for filler metal and weld metal, respectively, are as detailed in AWS B2.1
and ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX.
2 See the applicable ASTM Specification for base metal thickness tolerances.

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POSTWELD HEAT TREATMENT

Postweld Heat-Treatment: None (not qualified for PWHT)

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Filler Metal Amperes Current

Base Metal Classification Dia. (in.) Groove Fillet Type/Polarity

18 ga. E6013 3/32 max. 50–60 55–60 DCEN

17 ga. E6013 3/32 max. 55–66 60–65 DCEN
16 ga. E6013 3/32 max. 60–72 65–70 DCEN
15 ga. E6013 3/32 max. 65–78 70–75 DCEN
14 ga. E6013 3/32 max. 70–84 75–80 DCEN
13 ga. E6013 3/32 max. 75–90 80–85 DCEN
12 ga. E6013 3/32 max. 80–96 85–90 DCEN
11 ga. E6010 1/8 max. 85–102 90–95 DCEP
10 ga. E6010 1/8 max. 90–110 95–100 DCEP

Pulsing Current: Not permitted

TECHNIQUE

Beads: Stringer or weave

Peening: No
Initial Cleaning: Mechanical or chemical, joint shall be dry prior to welding
Interpass Cleaning: Mechanical only
Single or Multiple Electrodes: Single
Single or Multipass: Either
Backgouging: Not required, mechanical or thermal if used
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 preparation and may present different restraint
conditions.

COMPANY NAME ________________________________________________________________________

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

________________________________________________________________ Dated ________________

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

Date ____________ Approved By ___________________________________ Title __________________

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GAGE: 14, 15, 16, 17, AND 18

JOINT 1

GAGE: 10, 11, 12, AND 13

JOINT 4

GAGE: 10, 11, 12, AND 13

JOINT 2

JOINT 5

GAGE: 14, 15, 16, 17, AND 18

JOINT 3 JOINT 6

Figure 1—Allowable Joint Designs

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JOINT 10

JOINT 7

JOINT 11

JOINT 8

JOINT 12

JOINT 9 JOINT 13

Figure 1 (Continued)—Allowable Joint Designs

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Metric Conversions

in. mm °F °C

0.0478 1.214 50 10
0.1345 3.416 120 49
3/32 2.400
1/8 3.200

JOINT 14

Figure 1 (Continued)—Allowable Joint Designs

Figure 1 (Continued)—Allowable Joint Designs

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Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS)
Annex A
Guidelines for the Preparation of Technical Inquiries
This annex is not part of AWS B2.1-1-012:2002 (R2013), 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, but is included for informational purposes only.
A1. Introduction
The American Welding Society (AWS) Board of Direc-
tors has adopted a policy whereby all official interpreta-
tions 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
8669 Doral Blvd., Suite 130
Doral, FL 33166
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
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involves two or more interrelated provisions. The provi-
sion(s) shall be identified in the scope of the inquiry
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
provision 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 stan-
dard, the inquiry shall provide technical justification for
that revision.
A2.4 Proposed Reply. The inquirer should, as a pro-
posed 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 the 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
particular subcommittee that has jurisdiction over the
portion 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

Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS)
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 Policy Manual requires that
all AWS staff members respond to a telephone request
for an official interpretation of any AWS standard with
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the information that such an interpretation can 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 in-
terpretations 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 out-
side the scope of the document, or (3) points not specifi-
cally covered by the standard. In such cases, the inquirer
should seek assistance from a competent engineer expe-
rienced in the particular field of interest.
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List of AWS Documents on Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification

Designation Title

B2.1/B2.1M Specification for Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification

B2.1/B2.1M-BMG Base Metal Grouping for Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification

B2.1-1-001 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) 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 (SWPS) 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

B2.1-1-006 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

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Designation Title
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

B2.1-22-015 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Aluminum
(M/P-22 to M/P-22), 18 through 10 Gauge, ER4043 or R4043, in the As-Welded Condition,
with or without Backing

B2.1-1-016 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) 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 (SWPS) 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 (SWPS) 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 (SWPS) for CO2 Shielded Flux Cored Arc Welding
of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-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 (SWPS) for 75% Ar/25% CO2 Shielded Flux Cored
Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-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 (SWPS) 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 (SWPS) 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 (SWPS) 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 (SWPS) 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 (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 Plate and
Structural Applications

B2.1-1-026 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) 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 (SWPS) for Self-Shielded Flux Cored Arc Welding
of Carbon Steel (M-1 or P-1, Groups 1 and 2), 1/8 through 1/2 inch Thick, E71T-11, As-Welded
Condition, Primarily Plate and Structural Applications

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Designation Title
B2.1-1-201 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) 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 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) 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 (SWPS) 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 (SWPS) 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 (SWPS) 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) Fol-
lowed by E7018 (Vertical Uphill), As-Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications

B2.1-1-206 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) 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 (SWPS) 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 (SWPS) 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 (SWPS) 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 (SWPS) 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 (SWPS) 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 (SWPS) 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 (SWPS) 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

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Designation Title
B2.1-8-214 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

B2.1-8-215 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) 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 (SWPS) 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 (SWPS) 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 (SWPS) 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 (SWPS) 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 (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Consumable
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 (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Consumable
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 (SWPS) 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 (SWPS) 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 (SWPS) 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 (SWPS) 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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Designation Title
B2.1-5A-226 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Consumable
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, Groups 1 or 2) to Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-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, Groups 1 or 2) to Austenitic Stainless
Steel (M-8/P-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, Groups 1 or 2) to Austenitic Stainless Steel
(M-8/P-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) followed by 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) followed by 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

B2.2/B2.2M Specification for Brazing Procedure and Performance Qualification

B2.3/B2.3M Specification for Soldering Procedure and Performance Qualification

B2.4 Specification for Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification for Thermoplastics

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