ISO 15614-1
Specification and Qualification of Welding Procedures for Metallic Materials - Arc Welding of Steels
Summary
Defines how to qualify a welding procedure specification for arc and gas welding of steels and arc welding of nickel and nickel alloys.
Scope
WPS qualification by testing for steel and nickel alloys. International equivalent/alternative to ASME Section IX.
Key Requirements
Test Requirements
Standard test pieces and testing scope.
- Visual examination
- RT or UT
- Surface crack detection (MT or PT)
- Transverse tensile test
- Transverse bend test
- Impact test (when required)
- Macro examination
- Hardness test
Range of Qualification
Defines range of thickness, diameter, and other variables qualified by a single test.
- Thickness: typically 0.5t to 2t
- Pipe diameter qualifications
- Welding position range
Applicable Materials
Carbon SteelLow Alloy SteelStainless Steel 304Stainless Steel 316Duplex Stainless SteelNickel Alloys
Applicable Processes
SMAWGMAWGTAWFCAWSAW
Related Cross-References
Carbon Steel+Carbon Steel|SMAW|Butt
Fillers: E7018 (AWS) / E 42 4 B 42 H5 (EN ISO 2560)
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