Another session of "The Atlas of Welding Procedure Specifications" is scheduled for December 5th through 9th, 2022. This is in response to the number of inquiries asking when the next seminar would be scheduled. You good folks have asked for another presentation and I'm happy to oblige.

This is a 25-hour presentation on the subject of developing a WPS in accordance with AWS, ASME, or NAVSEA S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248. The course covers the basics in much more detail than what is offered by the CWI Seminars for the simple reason that AWS B5.1 does not include that as part of the expected function performed by a CWI. However, industry and employers do expect the CWI and engineers to be capable of performing that function. This seminar prepares the attendee to fulfill that function. Building on the ability to write a basic prequalified WPS, the course covers subject such as how to calculate the ferrite number to comply with AWS D1.6. What is a ferrite number? The ferrite number is a means of mitigating solidification cracking when weld joints composed of stainless steel or joints between carbon steels, high strength low alloy steels and stainless steels. If you are familiar with AWS B2.1 or ASME Section IX, you are aware of A-numbers, but how do you calculate an A-number, and how does that tie in with the ferrite number? We answer those questions.

Many of us know how to select the proper preheat when welding a steel included in AWS D1.1, but how do you determine the appropriate preheat and minimum interpass temperature for high strength steels such as AISI 4130, AISI 4140, AISI 4340 or steels that meet British standards or German standards. We answer those questions.

On the subject of filler metals, AWS D1.1 provides guidance in selecting matching filler metals for carbon and high strength low alloy steels, but why do manufactures make several electrodes meeting the same AWS/ASME specifications. When would one trade named electrode be better match than another? All electrodes are not created equal. How do you handle joints that are highly restrained? Whoa, what is a highly restrained joint? We answer those questions.

How do you process all the data generated when qualifying a WPS? You recorded a lot of data on the WPQR, but what do you do with it, how do you analysis it? What does it telling you. We answer those questions. Learn how to use the Analysis Tool included in Microsoft Excel. What, the Analysis Tool? Yup, there's a tool for that, but few people know how to access it. We teach you how access it and how to use it.

Are you a CWI or SCWI that needs PDH's for your 9-year recertification? This is a great course that will award 25-PDHs toward recertification, but don't expect to just sit through the class. This is a working seminar. In-class exercises and a final examination are all part of the learning experience.

Will you be prepared for your next opportunity? You will be if you invest in your future now!

This is a Zoom presentation like no Zoom presentation you have ever attended. I guarantee it.

Contact Al Moore at amoore999@comcast.net for more information.