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Demonstration of Standard Welding Procedure Specifications (SWPS)

(See Article V of ASME Code)
Identification of Standard Welding Procedure Specification Demonstrated: ________________________
Demonstration Welding Conditions
Specification, Type, and Grade of Base Metal(s): ____________________________________________
To Specification, Type and Grade of Base Metals(s):_______________________________________
Base Metal P- or S- Number _________to Base Metal P- or S- Number _________ Thickness________
Welding Process(es) Used: ___________________________________________________________
Plate
Pipe (enter diameter if pipe or tube):
____________________________________________
Groove Type (Single V, Double V, Single U, etc.): ____________________________________________
Initial Cleaning Method: ________________________________________________________________
Backing (Metal, Weld Metal, Backwelded, etc.): ______________________________________________
Filler metal (SFA) Specification: __________________________________________________________
Filler metal or Electrode Classification: _____________________________________________________
Filler Metal or Electrode Trade Name: _____________________________________________________
Tungsten Electrode Type and Size for GTAW: _______________________________________________
Consumable Insert Class and Size for GTAW or PAW: ________________________________________
Shielding Gas Composition and Flow Rate to GTAW, PAW, GMAW: _____________________________
Preheat Temperature (oF or oC) : _________________________________________________________
Position (1G, 2G, etc.) of Weld: __________________________________________________________
Progression (Uphill or Downhill): _________________________________________________________
Interpass Cleaning Method: _____________________________________________________________
Measured Interpass Temperature (oF or oC: ________________________________________________
Approximate Deposit Thickness for Each Filler Metal or Electrode Type (in.): ______________________
Current Type/Polarity (AC, DCEP, DECN): _________________________________________________
Postweld Heat Treatment Time and Temperature: ____________________________________________
Visual Examination of Completed Weld: _________________________ Date of Test: _______________
Bend Test
Type

Transverse Root and Face [QW-462.3 (a)]

Result

Type

Result

Type

Side [QW-462.2]
Result

Alternative Radiographic Examination Results: ______________________________________________

Specimens Evaluated By ____________________ Title: _________________ Company :____________
Welding Supervised By: _____________________ Title: ________________ Company ____________
Welders Name: _______________________________________
Stamp No: ________________
We certify that the statements in this record are correct and that the weld described above was prepared,
welded, and tested in accordance with the requirements of Section IX of the ASME Boiler and Pressure
Vessel Code.
Manufacturer or Contractor: ______________________________________
By: _______________________

Date: ___________________ Demonstration No: _______________