There have been many inquiries on the subject of learning how to write a WPS. Likewise, there have been numerous posts regarding the new Part B examination and how to work through the problems? There is a solution.
A 3-day seminar, The Atlas of Welding Procedure Specifications, on the subject of developing WPSs is being offered. This course should be of interest to any individual that is tasked with developing welding procedure specifications or CWIs and SCWIs that would like to learn more about the subject. The training is also applicable to the new Part B examination.The 3-day seminar, The Atlas of Welding Procedure Specifications, is being offered on the dates of October 1st through 3rd, 2018.
This seminar received a 98% approval rating from those attending the March seminar. Several people could not attend because the seminar sold out early. The class size is limited to permit interaction between the instructor and the attendees.
Subjects covered:
Purpose of the WPS
Presentation of weld data
Preliminary WPSs
Prequalified WPSs
WPS qualification by testing to AWS, ASME, and NAVSEA
Recording weld data
Destructive testing: bend tests, tensile testing, Charpy V-notch testing, and macroetch examinations.
Welder performance qualification
A-numbers
F-numbers
P/M/S-numbers
WRC 92 diagram
Chrome and Nickel equivalencies
Ferrite numbers
The format of the welding documents
A laptop is required. Each attendee receives reference materials used for in-class exercises and extensive course notes.
Morning and afternoon breaks and lunch are included
Contact: amoore999@comcast.net for more information
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