Aws B2 1 1 004 02

AWS B2.
1-1-004:2002
An American National Standard
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
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AWS B2.1-1-004:2002
An American National Standard
Approved by
American National Standards Institute
June 10, 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,
Supersedes ANSI/AWS B2.1-1-004-90
Prepared by
AWS B2 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 welding carbon steel in the thickness range of 18 through 10
gauge, using semiautomatic gas metal arc welding (short circuiting transfer mode). 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.
Key WordsWelding procedure specification,
WPS, standard welding procedure
specification, SWPS, base metal,
allowable joint designs, filler metal,
carbon steel, semiautomatic, gas
metal arc welding, short circuiting
transfer mode
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Personnel
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 a part of AWS 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, 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 WRC and the Committee on Welding Qualification of the AWS. The Welding Procedures Committee has
provided the test data documented on the Summary of Procedure Qualification Records, which are available from the
Welding Research Council.
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. Welding symbols shall be those shown in the latest edition
of AWS A2.4, Standard Symbols for Welding, Brazing, and Nondestructive Examination.
The AWS B2 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.
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. This is the first revision of B2.1.004.
Comments and suggestions for the improvement of this standard are welcomed. They should be sent to the Secretary,
AWS B2 Committee on Welding Qualification, American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Road, Miami, FL 33126.
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AWS B2.1-1-004:2002
Page 1 of 12
Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS)
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
Welding Research Council
1
Supporting PQR Numbers: 092A, 093A,
094A, 095A, 096B, 097A, 098A, 099A, 100A, 101A, 102B, and 103A
Requirements for
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.
Users Responsibility. A SWPS does not replace
or substitute for fabrication codes, specifications,
contract requirements, or capability and judgment
on the part of the user. A SWPS is to be used only
as permitted by the applicable fabrication code,
specification, 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 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 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.
1. Welding Research Council, Three Park Avenue, 27th
Floor, New York, NY 10016-5902.
Permission to reproduce for intra-company use only is granted by the American Welding Society

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AWS B2.1-1-004:2002
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LIMITATIONS
This procedure is not qualified for Notch Toughness or PWHT applications.
WELDING PROCESSES
Welding Process: GMAW-S (Gas Metal Arc Welding)
Method of Application: Semiautomatic
Mode of Metal Transfer: Short Circuiting Transfer Mode
BASE METALS
Base Metal:
2
Carbon Steel, M-1, Group 1 to M-1, Group 1
Thickness Range:
3
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:
2
AWS A5.18
A-Number or Chemical Composition: A Number None, ER70S-6
F-Number: F Number 6
Classification: ER70S-6
Supplementary Filler Metal: Not permitted
Supplementary Powder: Not permitted
Deposit Thickness Range: Groove Weld: Sheet metal thickness plus reinforcement, maximum
Fillet Weld Leg: Sheet metal thickness, minimum
Maximum Bead Thickness: Sheet 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
Welding Positions: All
Vertical Progression: Uphill or Downhill
2. M numbers for base metal and F and A numbers for filler metal and weld metal, respectively, are as detailed in AWS B2.1.
3. See the applicable ASTM Specification for base metal thickness tolerances.

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AWS B2.1-1-004:2002
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GAS
Torch Shielding Gas: 75% Argon, 25% Carbon Dioxide or AWS A5.32, Class SG-AC-25
Flow Rate: 20 to 40 ft
3
/h
Gas Nozzle Size: 1/2 in. diameter minimum (I.D.)
Root Shielding Gas: None
Trailing Gas: None
PREHEAT AND INTERPASS TEMPERATURE
Preheat Temperature: 50F minimum, 120F maximum
Interpass Temperature: No maximum
Preheat Maintenance: Continuous or special heating not required
POST WELD HEAT TREATMENT
Postweld Heat-Treatment: None (not qualified for PWHT)
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Pulsing Current: Not Permitted
Contact Tube to Work Distance: 1/2 inch nominal
Mode of Metal Transfer: Short Circuiting Transfer Mode
TECHNIQUE
Weave or Stringer 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 Multiple Pass: 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
form a normal joint preparation and may present different restraint
conditions.
Base
Metal
Filler Metal Amperes Voltage Current
Classification Dia. (in.) Groove Fillet Volts Type/Polarity
18 ga.
17 ga.
16 ga.
15 ga.
14 ga.
13 ga.
12 ga.
11 ga.
10 ga.
ER70S-6
ER70S-6
ER70S-6
ER70S-6
ER70S-6
ER70S-6
ER70S-6
ER70S-6
ER70S-6
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
60/85
65/92
70/99
75/105
80/112
85/118
90/127
95/132
100/140
70/90
76/93
81/96
087/100
092/105
098/108
103/112
109/116
115/120
15/17
15/17
15/17
16/19
16/19
16/19
18/20
18/20
18/20
DCEP (Reverse)
DCEP (Reverse)
DCEP (Reverse)
DCEP (Reverse)
DCEP (Reverse)
DCEP (Reverse)
DCEP (Reverse)
DCEP (Reverse)
DCEP (Reverse)

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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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Figure 1Allowable Joint Designs
AWS B2.1-1-004:2002
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JOINT 1
JOINT 2
JOINT 3
JOINT 4
JOINT 5
JOINT 6

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Figure 1 (Continued)Allowable Joint Designs
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JOINT 7
JOINT 8
JOINT 9
JOINT 10
JOINT 11
JOINT 12
Metric Conversions
in. mm F C ft
3
/h L/min.
0.0350
0.0478
0.1345
1/4
1/2
5/8
0.889
1.214
3.416
6.400
12.7000
15.9000
50
120
10
49
20
40
9.4
18.9

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A1. Introduction
The AWS Board of Directors has adopted a policy
whereby all official interpretations of AWS standards
will be handled in a formal manner. Under that policy, all
interpretations are made by the committee that is respon-
sible for the standard. Official communication concern-
ing an interpretation is 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 possi-
ble, but due to the complexity of the work and the proce-
dures that must be followed, some interpretations may
require considerable time.
A2. Procedure
All inquiries must be directed to:
Managing Director, Technical Services
American Welding Society
550 N.W. LeJeune Road
Miami, FL 33126
All inquiries must contain the name, address, and af-
filiation of the inquirer, and they must provide enough in-
formation for the committee to fully understand the point
of concern in the inquiry. Where that point is not clearly
defined, the inquiry will be returned for clarification. For
efficient handling, all inquiries should be typewritten and
should also be in the format used here.
A2.1 Scope. Each inquiry must address one single pro-
vision of the standard, unless the point of the inquiry
involves two or more interrelated provisions. That provi-
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sions or that the inquirer is addressing.
A2.2 Purpose of the Inquiry. The purpose of the inquiry
must be stated in this portion of the inquiry. The purpose
can be either to obtain an interpretation of a standard
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 quickly
and fully understand the point of the inquiry. Sketches
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a revision of the standard, the inquiry must provide tech-
nical justification for that revision.
A2.4 Proposed Reply. The inquirer should, as a pro-
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the point of the inquiry, or the wording for a proposed
revision, if that 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 chairman 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.
Annex A
Guidelines for Preparation of Technical Inquiries
for AWS Technical Committees
(This Annex is not a part of AWS 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, but is included for informational purposes only.)
Nonmandatory Annex

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Following the subcommittees development of the re-
sponse, the inquiry and the response are presented to the
entire committee for review and approval. Upon approval
by the committee, the interpretation will be an official in-
terpretation of the Society, and the secretary will transmit
the response to the inquirer and to the Welding Journal
for publication.
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All official interpretations will appear in the Welding
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to interpretations, are limited strictly to the interpretation
of provisions of standards prepared by the committee or
to consideration of revisions to existing provisions on the
basis of new data or technology. Neither the committee
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sulting services on: (1) specific engineering problems, or
(2) requirements of standards applied to fabrications out-
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covered by the standard. In such cases, the inquirer should
seek assistance from a competent engineer experienced in
the particular field of interest.

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List of AWS Documents on Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification
Designation Title
B2.1:2000 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,
Transfer Mode) of Carbon Steel (M-1, Group 1), 18 through 10 Gauge, in the As-Welded
Condition, with or without Backing
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,
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

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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
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 CO
2
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% CO
2
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
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
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
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
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

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Designation Title
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
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
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
Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Downhill) Fol-
lowed 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
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
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
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
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
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
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

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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
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
For ordering information, contact Global Engineering Documents, an Information Handling Services (IHS) Group company,
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