AWS B2.

1-8-212:2001
An American National Standard

Standard Welding Procedure

Specification (WPS) for

Gas Tungsten Arc

Welding of Austenitic
Stainless Steel
(M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1),
1/16 through 1-1/2 inch
Thick, ER3XX,
As-Welded Condition,
Primarily Pipe Applications
Key Words — Welding Procedure Specification, AWS B2.1-8-212:2001
base metal, allowable joint designs, An American National Standard
filler metal, austenitic stainless steel,
manual welding, gas tungsten arc
welding Approved by
American National Standards Institute
October 31, 2001

Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Austenitic
Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1),
1/16 through 1-1/2 inch Thick,
ER3XX, As-Welded Condition,
Primarily Pipe Applications

Supersedes AWS B2.1-8-212:2000

Prepared by
AWS B2 Committee on Welding Qualification

Under the Direction of

AWS Technical Activities Committee

Approved by
AWS Board of Directors

Abstract
This standard contains the essential welding variables for austenitic stainless steel in the thickness range of 1/16 through
1-1/2 inch, using manual gas tungsten arc welding. It cites the base metals and operating conditions necessary to make
the weldment, the filler metal specifications, and the allowable joint designs for fillet and groove welds. This WPS was
developed primarily for pipe applications.

550 N.W. LeJeune Road, Miami, Florida 33126

 Statement on Use of AWS American National Standards
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© 2002 by American Welding Society. All rights reserved
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This standard may be superseded by the issuance of new editions. Users should ensure that they have the latest edition.
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of any patent resulting from the use or reliance on this standard.
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On occasion, text, tables, or figures are printed incorrectly (errata). Such errata, when discovered, are shown on the
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Official interpretations of any of the technical requirements of this standard may be obtained by sending a request, in
writing, to the Managing Director Technical Services, American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Road, Miami, FL
33126 (see Annex A). With regard to technical inquiries made concerning AWS standards, oral opinions on AWS stan-
dards may be rendered. However, such opinions represent only the personal opinions of the particular individuals giving
them. These individuals do not speak on behalf of AWS, nor do these oral opinions constitute official or unofficial opin-
ions or interpretations of AWS. In addition, oral opinions are informal and should not be used as a substitute for an offi-
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This standard is subject to revision at any time by the AWS B2 Committee on Welding Qualification. It must be reviewed
every five years and if not revised, it must be either reapproved or withdrawn. Comments (recommendations, additions, or
deletions) and any pertinent data that may be of use in improving this standard are required and should be addressed to
AWS Headquarters. Such comments will receive careful consideration by the AWS B2 Committee on Welding Qualifica-
tion and the author of the comments will be informed of the Committee’s response to the comments. Guests are invited to
attend all meetings of the AWS B2 Committee on Welding Qualification to express their comments verbally. Procedures
for appeal of an adverse decision concerning all such comments are provided in the Rules of Operation of the Technical
Activities Committee. A copy of these Rules can be obtained from the American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune
Road, Miami, FL 33126.

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 Personnel
AWS B2 Committee on Welding Qualification
J. J. Sekely, Chair Eichleay Corp.
G. M. Wisbrock, Jr., 1st Vice Chair Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control
J. J. Fluckiger, 2nd Vice Chair Bechtel Babcock & Wilcox Idaho
P. B. Dickerson, 3rd Vice Chair Consultant
L. P. Connor, Secretary American Welding Society
T. J. Anderson Consultant
*W. L. Ballis Consultant
*H. B. Cary Consultant
J. L. Cooley J. C. and Associates, Inc.
W. D. Doty Doty and Associates
E. A. Gallagher Non Destructive Testing Group
E. H. Gray, P.E. U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region 1
M. Herrle ABS Group, Inc.
*J. E. Hinkel The Lincoln Electric Co.
*M. J. Houle Welding Engineering Services
R. W. Jackson Consultant
A. W. Johnson A. W. Johnson and Associates
*N. K. Kanaya BEAR Testing Laboratory
R. A. LaFave, P.E. Elliott Co.
*B. B. MacDonald United Association
K. M. McTague Factory Mutual
A. S. Olivares The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Co.
*G. W. Oyler Retired
S. Panezic Canadian Welding Bureau
J. F. Pike NASA Langley Research Center
*B. J. Rampolla, P.E. J. J. Mullens and Associates
W. M. Ruof Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc.
*J. B. Shore Brooks Automation
A. W. Sindel Sindel and Associates
C. E. Spaeder, Jr. Aristech Chemical Corp.
*W. J. Sperko, P.E. Sperko Engineering Services
*R. F. Waite, P.E. Consultant
R. K. Wiswesser Welder Training and Testing Institute
*Advisor

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 Foreword
(This Foreword is not a part of AWS B2.1-8-212:2001, Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas
Tungsten Arc Welding of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/16 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, ER3XX, As-
Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications, but is included for information purposes only.)
The American Welding Society and the Welding Research Council have joined in a cooperative effort to generate
standard welding procedures for industry. The need for pretested welding procedures that are supported by adequate test
data and that satisfy the technical requirements for the commonly used construction codes and specifications has been
expressed by many individuals and organizations. The purpose of a welding procedure qualification is to provide test
data for assessing the properties of a weld joint.
This Welding Procedure Specification is an outgrowth of the coordinated work of the Welding Procedures Committee
of WRC and the Committee on Welding Qualification of the AWS. The Welding Procedures Committee has provided the
test data documented on a Summary of PQRs, which are available from the Welding Research Council.
The welding terms used in this specification shall be interpreted in accordance with the definitions given in the latest
edition of AWS A3.0, Standard Welding Terms and Definitions. Welding symbols shall be those shown in the latest edi-
tion of AWS A2.4, Standard Symbols for Welding, Brazing, and Nondestructive Examination.
The AWS B2 Committee on Welding Qualification was formed in 1979 to provide welding standards concerning the
subject of qualification. The primary document developed by this committee is AWS B2.1, Specification for Welding
Procedure and Performance Qualification. This document established the foundation and framework for Standard Welding
Procedure Specifications.
Comments and suggestions for the improvement of this standard are welcome. They should be sent to the Secretary,
AWS B2 Committee on Welding Qualification, American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Road, Miami, FL 33126.
Official interpretations of any of the technical requirements of this standard may be obtained by sending a request, in
writing, to the Managing Director, Technical Services, American Welding Society. A formal reply will be issued after it
has been reviewed by the appropriate personnel following established procedures.

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Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Austenitic Stainless Steel

(M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/16 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, ER3XX,
As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
Welding Research Council1 —Supporting PQR Numbers:
001031, 001032, 003049, 007018, 007019, 103023, 103024,
200005, 200175, 200201, 200204, 200623, 200720, 200721,
200749, 200751, 500223, 500224, 500225, 500226, 500227,
500228, 500229, 500230, 500231, 500253, 500254, 500255,
500256, 500257, 500258, 500263, 500264, 500265, 500266

Requirements for Application tions, contract requirements, or capability and judg-

of Standard WPSs
Scope. The data to support this Standard Welding
Procedure Specification (WPS) have been derived
from the above listed Procedure Qualification
Records (PQRs) which were reviewed and validated
under the auspices of the Welding Research Coun-
cil. This Standard WPS is not valid using conditions
and variables outside the ranges listed. The Ameri-
can Welding Society (AWS) considers that this Stan-
dard WPS presents information for producing an
acceptable weld using the conditions and variables
listed. The user needs a significant knowledge of
welding and accepts full responsibility for the perfor-
mance of the weld and for providing the engineering
capability, qualified personnel, and proper equip-
ment to implement this Standard WPS.
Application. This Standard WPS is to be used only
as permitted by the applicable fabrication docu-
ment(s) [such as code, specification, or contract
document(s)]. The fabrication document(s) should
specify the engineering requirements such as design,
need for heat treatment, fabricating tolerances, quality
control, and examination and tests applicable to the
end product.
User’s Responsibility. A Standard WPS does not
replace or substitute for fabrication codes, specifica-
1. Welding Research Council, Three Park Avenue, 27th
Floor, New York, NY 10016-5902.
ment on the part of the user. A Standard WPS is to
be used only as permitted by the applicable fabrica-
tion code, specification, or contract document.
The ability to produce production welds having
properties suitable for the application depends upon
supplementing the Standard WPS with appropriate
performance qualification tests and sound engineer-
ing judgment. The user is responsible for the quality
and performance of the final product in accordance
with the provisions of the fabrication document(s).
Supplementary Instructions. To adapt this Stan-
dard WPS to a specific application, a user may
issue supplementary instructions. Such instructions
may consist of tighter fit-up tolerances, higher
minimum preheat temperature or any other instruc-
tions necessary to produce a weldment that meets
the requirements of the fabrication document(s).
These instructions shall not be less restrictive than
provided in the Standard WPS.
Safety. Safety precautions shall conform to the
latest edition of ANSI Z49.1, Safety in Welding, Cut-
ting, and Allied Processes, published by the American
Welding Society.
This specification may involve hazardous mate-
rials, operations, and equipment. The specification
does not purport to address all of the safety prob-
lems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of
the user to establish appropriate safety and health
practices. The user should determine the applica-
bility of any regulatory limitations prior to use.
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LIMITATIONS
This procedure is not qualified for Notch Toughness or PWHT applications
WELDING PROCESSES
Welding Processes: GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding)
Method of Application: Manual
BASE METALS
2
Base Metal: Stainless Steel, M-8, P-8, or S-8, Group 1 to M-8, P-8, or S-8, Group 1.
See Table 1
Thickness Range: 1/16 in. through 1-1/2 in. for groove welds, 1/16 in. minimum for fillet welds
Pipe Diameter: All diameters
FILLER METALS
2
Filler Metal Specification: AWS A5.9 or ASME SFA 5.9, A Number 8, F Number 6
Classification: ER3XX is specified in Table 1
Deposit Thickness Range: 1-1/2 in. maximum plus reinforcement for groove welds,
1/16 in. through 1-1/2 in. fillet weld size for fillet welds
Consumable Inserts: Not permitted
Penetration Enhancing Flux: Not permitted
JOINT DESIGNS
Joint Designs: See Figure 1
Backing: Not required
Backing Material: Austenitic Stainless Steel, M8, P-8, or S-8, Group 1, 2, or 3 or weld metal of
similar chemical analysis. Nonmetallic or nonfusing metal retainers are not
permitted
POSITIONS
Permitted Positions: All
Vertical Progression: Uphill
PREHEAT AND INTERPASS TEMPERATURES
Preheat Temperature: 50°F Minimum
Interpass Temperature: 50°F Minimum, 350°F Maximum
Preheat Maintenance: Continuous or special heating not required
GAS
Torch Shielding Gas: Welding Grade Argon or AWS A5.32 Class SG-A
Flow Rate: 10 to 25 ft3/h
Backing/Root Shielding Gas: Welding Grade Argon or AWS A5.32 Class SG-A. Gas shall remain in place
until the joint is completed or at least 3/16 in. weld metal has been deposited.
When introducing gas to initiate the purge, it is necessary to have at least a
6 volume change of atmosphere within the purge zone prior to welding. As an
alternative the oxygen content of the purge zone shall be 2% or less prior to
welding as measured by an Oxygen Analyzer. It is not necessary to shield the
root of fillet welds or groove welds with backing or backgouging.
Flow Rate: A typical flow rate of 5 to 15 ft3/h may be varied depending on component
configuration
Trailing Shield: Not required
Torch Gas Nozzle Size: 1/4 to 3/4 in. inside diameter

2. M, P, and S numbers for base metal and F and A numbers for filler metal and weld metal respectively, are as detailed in
AWS B2.1 and ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX.
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TUNGSTEN ELECTRODES
Type: AWS A5.12 or ASME SFA 5.12, EWTh-2, EWCe-2, or EWLa-1.5
Size: 1/16 through 1/8 in. diameter sharpened to a point

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

GROOVE AND FILLET WELDS

Filler Metal Current
Layer Classification1 Dia. (in.) Amperes2 Polarity
Root or Fill ER3XX 1/16 50–100 DCEN (Straight)
Root or Fill ER3XX 3/32 70–120 DCEN (Straight)
Root or Fill ER3XX 1/8 90–140 DCEN (Straight)

1. See Table 1 for allowable classifications.

2. Values not to exceed capacity of tungsten electrodes.

Pulsing Current: Not permitted

POSTWELD HEAT TREATMENT

Postweld Heat Treatment: None (Not qualified for PWHT applications)

Weave or Stringer Bead:
Peening:
Initial Cleaning:
Interpass Cleaning:
Backgouging:
Single or Multiple Passes:
Maximum Bead Thickness:
Repair:
TECHNIQUE
Either
Not permitted
Chemical or mechanical; joint shall be dry prior to welding
Mechanical only
Not required, mechanical or thermal when used
Either
1/4 in.
Defects in welds shall be removed by mechanical or thermal methods. The
repair cavity may differ in contour and dimension from a normal joint preparation and
may present different restraint conditions. Repair of base-metal defects shall be
in accordance with the requirements of the fabrication documents.
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Table 1
Base Metal and Corresponding Filler Metal Classifications1

Base Metal Grade or Type Corresponding Classification

302, 304, CF8, CF8A ER308, ER308L, ER309, ER309L
304L, CF3, CF3A ER308L, ER309L
304H, CF10 ER308H, ER19-10H
304N ER308H, ER19-10H
304LN ER308L
316, CF8M ER316, ER316L, ER16-8-2
316L, CF3M, CF3MA ER316L
316H, CF10M ER316H
316Ti ER316
316Cb ER316
316N ER308H, ER309, ER19-10H, ER317
316LN ER316, ER317L
317 ER317, ER317L
317L ER317L, ER321, ER347
321 ER321, ER347
347, CF8C ER347
347H ER347
348 ER347

NOTES:
a. The specific filler metal classification from the table above or any other filler metal classification conforming to an
A-8 analysis may be used when specified by the fabrication document(s).
b. When two different base metal grades or types listed above are being joined, a filler metal classification permitted
for either base metal grade or type may be used.

1. Table 1 is based on room temperature strength and may not ensure high temperature or corrosion-resistant
properties.

COMPANY NAME

In the name of the Company stated above, I accept full responsibility for the application of this Standard WPS
for use with:

Dated
Fabrication Document(s): (such as Code, Specification, or Contract Document)

DATE APPROVED BY TITLE

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FILLET WELDS: All Joints

GROOVE WELDS: For pipe and tubular products, see Joints 1 through 4. In addition, joints having
groove designs resulting from end preparations conforming with ASME B16.25, Butt Welding Ends,
and prequalified joint details for complete joint penetration groove welded joints permitted by AWS
D1.6, Structural Welding Code—Stainless Steel, are also allowable for application with this WPS.

f R

JOINT 1

f R

JOINT 2

Figure 1—Allowable Joint Designs

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b a

f1 R f2

JOINT 3

f
a

JOINT 4

Figure 1 (Continued)—Allowable Joint Designs

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Tn

RECOMMENDED WELDING DIMENSIONS FOR SOCKET WELDING COMPONENTS OTHER THAN FLANGES

JOINT 5

Y Y
X X X
X X X

X X X

Y Y APPROXIMATELY
1/16 in. BEFORE WELDING

X MIN. = 1.4 Tn OR THE THICKNESS OF THE HUB, WHICHEVER IS SMALLER, UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUIRED
BY THE FABRICATION DOCUMENT(S)
Y MIN. = Tn OR 1/4 in., WHICHEVER IS SMALLER, UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUIRED BY THE FABRICATION
DOCUMENT(S)
Tn = NOMINAL PIPE WALL THICKNESS

JOINT 6

Figure 1 (Continued)—Allowable Joint Designs

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Metric Conversions
in. mm °F °C ft3/h L/min
1/32 0.8 50 10 5 2.4
1/16 1.6 350 175 10 5.0
3/32 2.4 15 7.1
1/8 3.2 25 11.8
3/16 4.8
1/4 6.4
3/8 9.6
3/4 19.0
1 25.4
1-1/2 38.0

Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)
Annex A
Guidelines for Preparation of Technical Inquiries
for AWS Technical Committees
(This Annex is not a part of AWS B2.1-8-212:2001, Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten
Arc Welding of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/16 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, ER3XX, As-Welded
Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications, but is included for information purposes only.)
A1. Introduction
The AWS Board of Directors has adopted a policy
whereby all official interpretations of AWS standards
will be handled in a formal manner. Under that policy, all
interpretations are made by the committee that is respon-
sible for the standard. Official communication concern-
ing an interpretation is through the AWS staff member
who works with that committee. The policy requires that
all requests for an interpretation be submitted in writing.
Such requests will be handled as expeditiously as possi-
ble, but due to the complexity of the work and the proce-
dures that must be followed, some interpretations may
require considerable time.
A2. Procedure
All inquiries must be directed to:
Managing Director, Technical Services
American Welding Society
550 N.W. LeJeune Road
Miami, FL 33126
All inquiries must contain the name, address, and af-
filiation of the inquirer, and they must provide enough in-
formation for the committee to fully understand the point
of concern in the inquiry. Where that point is not clearly
defined, the inquiry will be returned for clarification. For
efficient handling, all inquiries should be typewritten and
should also be in the format used here.
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A2.1 Scope. Each inquiry must address one single pro-
vision of the standard, unless the point of the inquiry
involves two or more interrelated provisions. That provi-
sion must be identified in the scope of the inquiry, along
with the edition of the standard that contains the provi-
sions or that the inquirer is addressing.
A2.2 Purpose of the Inquiry. The purpose of the inquiry
must be stated in this portion of the inquiry. The purpose
can be either to obtain an interpretation of a standard re-
quirement, or to request the revision of a particular provi-
sion in the standard.
A2.3 Content of the Inquiry. The inquiry should be
concise, yet complete, to enable the committee to quickly
and fully understand the point of the inquiry. Sketches
should be used when appropriate and all paragraphs, fig-
ures, and tables (or the Annex), which bear on the in-
quiry must be cited. If the point of the inquiry is to obtain
a revision of the standard, the inquiry must provide tech-
nical justification for that revision.
A2.4 Proposed Reply. The inquirer should, as a pro-
posed reply, state an interpretation of the provision that is
the point of the inquiry, or the wording for a proposed
revision, if that is what inquirer seeks.
A3. Interpretation of Provisions of the
Standard
Interpretations of provisions of the standard are made
by the relevant AWS Technical Committee. The secretary
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of the committee refers all inquiries to the chairman of
the particular subcommittee that has jurisdiction over the
portion of the standard addressed by the inquiry. The
subcommittee reviews the inquiry and the proposed reply
to determine what the response to the inquiry should be.
Following the subcommittee’s development of the re-
sponse, the inquiry and the response are presented to the
entire committee for review and approval. Upon approval
by the committee, the interpretation will be an official in-
terpretation of the Society, and the secretary will transmit
the response to the inquirer and to the Welding Journal
for publication.
A4. Publication of Interpretations
All official interpretations will appear in the Welding
Journal.
A5. Telephone Inquiries
Telephone inquiries to AWS Headquarters concerning
AWS standards should be limited to questions of a gen-
eral nature or to matters directly related to the use of the
standard. The Board of Directors’ policy requires that all
AWS staff members respond to a telephone request for
an official interpretation of any AWS standard with the
information that such an interpretation can be obtained
only through a written request. The Headquarters staff
can not provide consulting services. The staff can, how-
ever, refer a caller to any of those consultants whose
names are on file at AWS Headquarters.
A6. The AWS Technical Committee
The activities of AWS Technical Committees in regard
to interpretations, are limited strictly to the interpretation
of provisions of standards prepared by the committee or
to consideration of revisions to existing provisions on the
basis of new data or technology. Neither the committee
nor the staff is in a position to offer interpretive or con-
sulting services on: (1) specific engineering problems, or
(2) requirements of standards applied to fabrications out-
side the scope of the document or points not specifically
covered by the standard. In such cases, the inquirer should
seek assistance from a competent engineer experienced in
the particular field of interest.
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AWS Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification Documents

AWS Designation Title

B2.1:1998 Specification for Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification
B2.1-001-90 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel (M-1/P-1, Group 1 or 2), 3/16 through 7/8 inch in the As-Welded Condition, with or
without Backing
B2.1-002-90 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel (M-1/P-1, Group 1 or 2), 3/16 through 7/8 inch in the As-Welded Condition, with or
without Backing
B2.1-1-003:2002 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Metal Arc Welding of Galvanized
Steel, 10 through 18 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, with or without Backing
B2.1-1-004:2002 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Metal Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel (M-1, Group 1), 10 through 18 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, with or without
Backing
B2.1-8-005:2002 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Metal Arc Welding of Austenitic
Stainless Steel (M-8 or P-8), 10 through 18 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, with or without
Backing
B2.1-1/8-006:2002 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Metal Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel to Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-1 to M-8 or P-8), 10 through 18 Gauge, in the As-Welded
Condition, with or without Backing
B2.1-1-007:2002 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Galvanized
Steel, 10 through 18 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition with or without Backing
B2.1-1-008:2002 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel (M-1, Group 1), 10 through 18 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, with or without
Backing
B2.1-8-009:2002 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Austenitic
Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8), 10 through 18 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, with or without
Backing
B2.1-1/8-010:2002 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel to Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-1 to M-8 or P-8), 10 through 18 Gauge, in the As-Welded
Condition, with or without Backing
B2.1-1-011:2002 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Galvanized
Steel, 10 through 18 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, with or without Backing
B2.1-1-012:2002 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel, (M-1, Group 1), 10 through 18 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, with or without
Backing
B2.1-8-013:2002 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Austenitic
Stainless Steel (M-8 or P-8), through 18 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, with or without
Backing
B2.1-1/8-014:2002 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel to Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-1 to M-8 or P-8), 10 through 18 Gauge, in the As-Welded
Condition, with or without Backing
B2.1-22-015:2002 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Aluminum
(M-22 or P-22), 10 through 18 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, with or without Backing
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B2.1-1-016-94 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E7018, As-Welded or
PWHT Condition
B2.1-1-017-94 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel (M-1/P-1/S, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E6010, As-Welded or PWHT
Condition
B2.1-1-018-94 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Self-Shielded Flux Cored Arc Welding
of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E71T-8,
As-Welded Condition
B2.1-1-019-94 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for CO2 Shielded Flux Cored Arc Welding
of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E70T-1 and
E71T-1, As-Welded Condition
B2.1-1-020-94 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for 75% Ar/25% CO2 Shielded Flux Cored
Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick,
E70T-1 and E71T-1, As-Welded or PWHT Condition
B2.1-1-021-94 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding followed
by Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through
1-1/2 inch Thick, ER70S-2 and E7018, As-Welded or PWHT Condition
B2.1-1-022-94 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Uphill)
followed by E7018, As-Welded or PWHT Condition
B2.1-8-023-94 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of
Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, As-Welded
Condition
B2.1-8-024:2001 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of
Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/16 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, ER3XX,
As-Welded Condition, Primarily Plate and Structural Applications
B2.1-8-025:2001 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding followed by
Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/8 through
1-1/2 inch Thick, ER3XX and E3XX-XX, As-Welded Condition, Primarily Plate and Structural
Applications
B2.1-1-026-94 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2). 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Downhill)
followed by E7018, As-Welded or PWHT Condition
B2.1-1-027:1998 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Self-Shielded Flux Cored Arc Welding
of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1/2 inch Thick, E71T-11,
As-Welded Condition
B2.1-1-201-96 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 3/4 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Uphill)
followed by E7018 (Vertical Uphill), As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-1-202-96 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 3/4 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Downhill)
followed by E7018 (Vertical Uphill), As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-1-203-96 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 3/4 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Uphill),
As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
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B2.1-1-204-96 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 3/4 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Downhill
Root with the Balance Vertical Uphill), As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-1-205-96 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Uphill)
followed by E7018 (Vertical Uphill), As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-1-206-96 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Downhill)
followed by E7018 (Vertical Uphill), As-Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe
Applications
B2.1-1-207-96 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, ER70S-2, As-Welded or
PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-1-208-96 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E7018, As-Welded or
PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-1-209-96 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding followed
by Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through
1-1/2 inch Thick, ER70S-2 and E7018, As-Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe
Applications
B2.1-1-210:2001 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding with
Consumable Insert Root of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch
Thick, INMs-1 and ER70S-2, As-Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-1-211:2001 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding with
Consumable Insert Root followed by Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1,
Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, INMs-1, ER70S-2, and E7018, As-Welded
Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-8-212:2001 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of
Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/16 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, ER3XX,
As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-8-213-97 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of
Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E3XX-XX,
As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-8-214:2001 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding followed by
Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/8 through
1-1/2 inch Thick, ER3XX and E3XX-XX, As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-8-215:2001 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding with
Consumable Insert Root of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/8 through 1-1/2
inch Thick, IN3XX and ER3XX, As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-8-216:2001 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding with
Consumable Insert Root followed by Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Austenitic Stainless
Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, IN3XX, ER3XX, and E3XX-XX,
As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-4-217:1999 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Chromium-
Molybdenum Steel (M-4/P-4, Group 1 or 2), ER80S-B2, 1/8 through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded
Condition, 1/8 through 3/4 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
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B2.1-4-218:1999 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of
Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-4/P-4, Group 1 or 2), E8018-B2, 1/8 through 1/2 in.
Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 through 1-1/2 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe
Applications
B2.1-4-219:1999 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding followed by
Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-4/P-4, Group 1 or 2), 1/8
through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 through 1-1/2 in. Thick, PWHT Condition,
ER80S-B2 and E8018-B2, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-4-220:1999 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Consumable
Insert Root) of Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-4/P-4, Group 1 or 2), E8018-B2, 1/8
through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 through 3/4 in. Thick, PWHT Condition,
IN515 and ER80S-B2, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-4-221:1999 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Consumable
Insert Root) followed by Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Chromium-Molybdenum Steel
(M-4/P-4, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 through 1-1/2 in.
Thick, PWHT Condition, IN515, ER80S-B2, and E8018-B2, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-5A-222:1999 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Chromium-
Molybdenum Steel (M-5A/P-5A), ER90S-B3, 1/8 through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded Condition,
1/8 through 3/4 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-5A-223:1999 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of
Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-5A/P-5A), E9018-B3, 1/8 through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded
Condition, 1/8 through 1-1/2 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-5A-224:1999 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding followed by
Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-5A/P-5A), 1/8 through 1/2 in.
Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 through 1-1/2 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, ER90S-B3 and
E9018-B3, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-5A-225:1999 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Consumable
Insert Root) of Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-5A/P-5A), 1/8 through 1/2 in. Thick, As-
Welded Condition, 1/8 through 3/4 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, IN521 and ER90S-B3,
Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-5A-226:1999 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Consumable
Insert Root) followed by Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Chromium-Molybdenum Steel
(M-5A/P-5A), 1/8 through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 through 1-1/2 in. Thick,
PWHT Condition, IN521, ER90S-B3, and E9018-B3, Primarily Pipe Applications
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