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Here | Mission Statement Frequently asked questions: Who needs
welding procedures? Code work requires written welding
procedures. This is generally found in bid documents, structural
drawings general notes, and the job specifications. They show
your customer that you have the ability to perform the welding
work. A copy should always be kept near the ongoing work as
these are the welders instructions.  What is a WPS? A WPS is a
"Welding Procedure Specification" or "Welding Procedure" as it
is commonly called. It contains the combination of variables
used to make a certain weld. This includes the process (SMAW,
FCAW etc.), the electrode type, electrical characteristics, base
metal used, preheat and interpass temperatures, travel speed and
position, post weld heat treatment, shielding gas and flow rate,
and the type of joint being welded.  What does Pre-Qualified
mean? Welding codes sometimes require a qualification process
(by testing) for certain wel