Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) Template

This template provides a basic structure for creating a WPS. Remember to consult the relevant
welding codes and standards for your specific application.

General Information

● Company Name:
● WPS No.:
● Revision No.:
● Date:
● By: (Preparer Name)
● Authorized By: (Approval Name)

Supporting Documents

● Supporting Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) No(s).:

Joint Design

● Type: (e.g., Single-V butt weld, Fillet weld)

● Backing: (Yes/No)
● Backing Material: (if applicable)
● Sketches, weld symbols, or written descriptions: (Attach or include details)

Base Metals

● Specification: (e.g., ASTM A36)

● Thickness: (mm)

Filler Metals

● Specification: (e.g., AWS A5.18 ER70S-2)

● Diameter: (mm)

Welding Process

● Process: (e.g., SMAW, GMAW)

● Type: (Manual, Semi-Automatic, Mechanized, Automatic)

Technique

● Stringer or Weave Bead

● Number of Electrodes (if applicable)
● Peening: (Yes/No) (if applicable)
● Inter-pass Cleaning Method:

Shielding

● Flux: (if applicable)

● Gas: (if applicable)
● Flow Rate: (L/min) (if applicable)
● Gas Cup Size: (mm) (if applicable)

Preheat and Postweld Heat Treatment

● Preheat Temp., Min: (°C)

● Inter-pass Temp., Min & Max: (°C)
● Postweld Heat Treatment: (Specify requirements, if applicable)

Welding Procedure

● Table format with columns for:

○ Pass No.
○ Filler Metals
○ Current (Amps or Wire Feed Speed)
○ Voltage (Volts)
○ Travel Speed (mm/s)
○ Joint Details (e.g., Layer, Groove/Fillet size)

Additional Information

● Any specific notes or requirements for the welding procedure.

Note: This is a general template, and the specific sections and details required may vary
depending on the welding code, process, and application.