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Shielded Metal Arc

Welding NC II
Quarter 2 – Module 2:
Welding Procedure Specifications
TLE - Shielded Metal Arc Welding NC II
Self-Directed Learning Material
Quarter 2– Module 2: Welding Procedure Specifications
First Edition, 2020

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Shielded Metal Arc
Welding NC II
Quarter 2 – Module 2:
Welding Procedure Specifications
Introductory Message
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Welcome to the Shielded Metal Arc Welding NC II Self-Directed Learning Material

(Alternative Delivery Mode) on Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)

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For the learner:

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(Alternative Delivery Mode) on Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)

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 Assessment This is a task that aims to evaluate your level
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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
master the nature of Welding particularly in Welding defects, causes, and remedies. This
module contains training materials and activities for you to complete. The language
used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to
follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can
be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.
This module was anchored on the following Most Essential Learning Competencies
(MELCs) in TLE/TVL-Shielded Metal Arc Welding NC II:
Understand concepts related to Welding carbon steel plates in a horizontal position (2g)
• Perform root pass with root penetration not exceeding the allowable tolerances
• Check root penetration in accordance with acceptable standards
• Perform stringer or layered beads in accordance with welding standards
• Observe welding codes and standards
• Observe weld capping/ final pass not exceeding allowable tolerances specified by
welding codes/ standards
• Conducts visual inspection of the finished weldment in accordance with welding
standard
• Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Perform proper housekeeping (5S)

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. identify and welding defects and causes;
2. determine the possible remedies;
3. determine the electrode to be used.

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 What I Know

Essay: Read and analyze the following questions carefully, and write your answer
on a separate sheet of paper.

1. What is a Welding Procedure?

2. Give the importance of Welding Procedure Specifications.

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 Lesson
Welding Procedure
1 Specifications

Designs in welding, fabrication, material, repair, testing, and inspection requirements

are covered under three main governing organizations. Even the Department of Defense
(DOD) has either adopted many of these codes or used them as a basis to develop their
codes known as Mil-Specs (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2020). These
codes are recognized by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The following
list of codes just barely "scratches the surface" of all existing codes and code
organizations. These are the most common codes being used, but there are many others
(Jimmy P. Ocanpo, Jimmy P. Domingo, Jeffrey G. Morenos, Benjie R. Sanjuan, 2008).
Many complex jobs fall under multiple codes.

However, AWS standards are developed through a consensus standards development

process that brings together volunteers representing varied viewpoints and interests to
achieve consensus (Structural Welding Code - Steel, 2000). While AWS administers the
process and establishes rules to promote fairness in the development of consensus, it
does not independently test, evaluate, or verify the accuracy of any information or the
soundness of any judgments contained in its standards (Welding Procedure Guide,
2008). The discussion focused on ways how procedures come up in the welding
industry.

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 What’s In

Anagramming: The items below contain scrambled letters. Your task is to arrange the
letters to form a word. All letters should be used at once. This means that if there are 5
letters given, you have to form a word using all the 5 letters. The list of descriptions on
the right side of the column should guide you in determining the appropriate word.

C D E O Body of Laws, as a nation, or a city,

arranged systematically for easy
1. _____________________________

A A S T N D R D Something that is established for use as

a rule or basis of comparison
2. ______________________________
E I I I A O N T C P F S Description of the parts of a whole
statement or enumeration of
3. ______________________________ particulars, to the actual or required
size, quality, performance, term, etc.
O S I 0 0 9 A tool to provide a foundation for quality
improvement and quality management
4. ______________________________
R P C O E D R E U Series of actions conducted in a certain
order or manner.
5. ______________________________

Notes to the Teacher

The answers to the Anagramming printed in this module
will be written on a separate piece of paper. Hence, a separate
copy may be provided to him/her.

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 What’s New

Inspect work done

The inspection of work relative to the welding is one of the requirements for production.
The various inspections are the company’s concern to meet the work standards as
viewed in products and safety. Welding inspection personnel may have specific skills
and expertise for the tasks. To enumerate the various inspection categories are as
follows: Weld Visual Inspection, Material Inspection, Dimensional Inspection, and Non-
Destructive Testing (NDT) Inspection.

Quality Systems and Procedures

Work Instructions - These are sets of work instruction for production and another
set for the quality control department. The specific duties and responsibilities of
each department to implement the program of works and activities and that are
formed in the contracts and agreement between the fabrication and the client.
Documents about contracts, work orders, and specifications were discussed and
approved by both the Fabrication Company and the client.
Some of the four reasons why do we keep records intact and accessible anytime:
▪ Future reference of information.
▪ Turn-over works in case of leave of absence or shifting.
▪ Protection should question arise later.
▪ Pre-qualification test for welders, materials, procedures, processes, and NDT for
future referral/review by both parties.
Safe Work Procedures - It is the mandate that anyone in the company must
observe and follow work safety. Safety practices must be observed to meet the
standard production operation in the shop.

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 What is It

Welding Procedure

- Document that contains important variables on how to make the weld in question. It
provides much detailed information for the benefit of both parties the worker and a
client in accordance required by the code, give quality welds, and proves to engineers &
regulators you know what you are doing (Lucas, 2014). Most industries like
Manufacturing automotive, heavy equipment, Pipeline Industry, and Construction
companies emphasizing procedure to be more significant.

Welding Codes

The selection of codes and standard to be used may be based upon several factors,
including the following:
- Many government agencies (local, state, federal) require that a specification
code or standard should be followed.
- The manufacturers consider cost and reliability; that is, a stricter standard
is applied to the weld made, the cost of the weld necessarily increases.
- The code and standard used are considered standard and the industry has
been used for some time.
- The fitness of the service weld requirement is established through testing.
Agencies that issue codes and standards and each give the specified tolerance.
- American Bureau of Shipping
- American Petroleum Institute
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
- American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM)
- American Welding Society (AWS)
- British Welding Institute (BWI)
- United State Government (USG)
Here are some of the noted American Welding Code Standards:
AWS D.1.1 – Structural Welding Code
ASME IX – Pressurized Vessels Welding Code
APII 1104 – Standard for Welding Pipeline and Related Facilities

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Communication Process

Manager

Supervisor

Facilitator Facilitator

Production managers, supervisors, and quality inspectors are the communicators of

workers. Simple, concise, and clear instructions will have to promote a better
understanding of the part of the workers. This is possible through the issuance of Office
Memorandum, letter of instructions, work procedures, observation, and inspection
reports as a routine communication process.
Certifying Companies/Agencies
ISO 9001 is an International Standard for Quality Management Systems (QMS) issued
by the International Organizations for Standardization. ISO is an internationally
recognized series of quality system standard that provides quality management
guidance and identify generic quality system elements necessary to achieve quality
assurance.
ISO Agencies in the Philippines
- Bureau of Products and Standards (National Accrediting Body
- Certification no. series PNS 1000/ISO 9000

Record Maintenance

Keeping records and documents in the welding production is essential. There is no such
production of welds without a system of recordings because it’s hard for the company
to attract acceptance from the customers. The complete recording and updating of
processes in the workplace must always be a part in favor of the client's approval.

Protection of Company’s Property and CustomerInterest

The company operates in the manner that the basic policies and regulations have been
formed by the Policy-Making Body of the Organization. The company aims to deliver the
maximum quality service in terms of product, output with customer’s satisfaction.
Therefore the management will have to initiate reforms after reviewing the existing
status of the operations. The assessment results will be the basis for improvement.

Company System, Processes, and Quality Requirements

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 The Company manuals and procedure manuals are the documents that provide
all information regarding the company operations. These documents include the
abstract presentation of the sites, buildings, facilities, products, and quality procedures.
The quality standard manuals and the inspection record manuals are separate
documents that are kept in the quality control department. All information and
guidelines about the quality are in the manuals. The inspection record manuals are
specific instructions for all inspection activities. These include material records,
inspection records, processes involved, and the various sample forms of inspection
reports. These inspection reports of all finished products are registered in the manual
of inspection for purposes reference in the review of the production procedures.

Quality Assurance Principles

Quality assurance is a statement that also referred to the process of products

that is quality assured. This will be possible in producing products that passed through
a qualified or certified process and in compliance with the standard requirements.

If we are going to focus on the production of welding, we are assured of quality if

we realize the importance of welding inspectors. They don’t just look at the finished
weld, but looking back on how the weld is done; Section 4 of AWS QC I standard in
Qualification and Certification of Welding inspectors. From the many responsibilities of
welders and welding inspectors, it is proper to discuss that both of them having separate
jobs to do. Welders do follow the welding production requirements and to note:

- Receive specific instruction from welding foreman/foremen regarding the scope

of work.
- Follow the welding Procedures and sequence by referring to (WPS)
- Perform Welding Production and with compliance.
- Apply safety assurance in the workplace.

Handling of Tools and Equipment

Issued tools and equipment’s in the shop needs proper control and maintenance.
Regular or periodic inspections must be done in order not to hamper the production
outputs on the daily basis. Tools that are not fit for use must be reported and marked
defective for immediate replacement. Malfunctioning machines and equipment must be
repaired urgently to avoid production output losses.

What’s More

Activity 1.1 – Search for other processes or forms used in different welding
procedures. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

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 What I Have Learned

Direction: Fill in the blank of the written word to complete the sentence.

1. _____________________ mandate that anyone in the company must observe

and follow the work safety.

2. Production managers, supervisors and quality inspectors are the

_____________________of workers. Simple, concise, and clear instructions
will have to promote a better understanding on the part of the workers.

3. Keeping of records and ____________________ in the welding production is

essential.

4. Many government agencies (local, state, federal) require that a specification

code or __________________ should be followed.

5. These are sets of work instruction for production and another set for
__________ control department.

6. American Society of Mechanical __________________ (ASME)

7. American ________________ Society (AWS)

8. Documents about ________________, work orders, and specifications were

discussed and approved by both the Fabrication Company and the client.

9. The manufacturers consider cost and reliability; that is, a stricter standard is
applied to the weld made, the cost of the __________necessarily increases.

10._____________that issue codes and standard and each give the specific
tolerance.

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 What I Can Do

SCRAPBOOK MAKING

After learning about different agencies implementing welding codes and

standards, you will make a scrapbook on different logos of agencies who certify welding
standards.

Materials needed:
• long bond papers
• 1 long folder
• 1 fastener
• 1 Pencil
• 1 Ruler
• 1 set of crayons
• Glue/Paste
• Pictures of different defects

Procedure:
Collect pictures of various logos of agencies on welding standards.
1. You may clip pictures from the internet. (You may draw if pictures are not available).
2. For the pictures taken from online sites, copy the URL and paste below the pictures.
3. Cut the pictures and paste them into a long bond paper.
4. Search the possible remedies and write them below or beside the pictures.
5. If the instructional manuals are available paste them into another bond paper.
6. Compile the sheets in one folder and submit them to your teacher.

Evaluation
Your work will be evaluated by your teacher using the following criteria:
1. Content 60%
2. Creativity 20%
3. Neatness of work 10 %
4. Promptness 10 %
Total of 100%

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 Assessment

Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.

1. The Welding Procedure Specification is considered?

A. Welding procedure for welder during welding
B. Document of pre-qualification test
C. Welding instructional guide
D. Welding procedure for welder after welding

2. What statement does not belong to quality control?

A. Welding Specification and Standard
B. Welding Inspection
C. Welding Process
D. Materials Coding and Specifications

3. How do you judge weldments that pass the quality requirements?

A. Weld by experience welder
B. Good appearance weld but w/o welding procedure
C. Weld with approved welding procedure specification
D. Weld for procedure specification

4. Something that is established for use as a rule of comparison in measuring or

judging capacity quantity extent, value, quality, etc.
A. specification C. standard
B. code D. agreement

5. ASME means
A. American Society of Mechanical Engineering
B. American Society of Mechanical Engineers
C. American Society of Manufacturing Engineering
D. American Society of Mining and Energy

6. Which certifying company operates only in the Philippines?

A. Societe General de Surveillance (SGS
B. Anglo-Japanese American Registrar (AJA)
C. United Kingdom Accreditation (UKA)
D. Bureau of Products and Standards (BPS)

7. What department or section responsible for monitoring and checking the quality of
products/welds?
A. production department C. planning department
B. quality control department D. drawing department

8. A pre-qualification testing for welding as a requirement that focuses on the

following statement except one
A. Welders qualification test C. Welding procedure test
B. Material qualification test D. Welding inspection test

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9. An appropriate reason for keeping the records and documents intact and accessible
anytime is for
A. For recording only C. To be checked the work
B. For future reference and review D. For office needs

10. Why safety signs and symbols must be posted in a readable corner?
A. Everyone can read C. For safety
B. Everyone can follow directions D. For structure display

11. A document that provides information about company operations which includes
the abstract presentation of the sites, buildings, facilities, products, and quality
procedures.
A. Inspection manual C. Company manual
B. Standard manual D. Record manual

12. Processes and quality requirements are both tailored in the agreement between
them.
A. Manufacturer and client B. Company and workers
C. Inspector and production D. Production team and staff

13. Workers and welders while performing their duties in the production area are
prone to hazards. The protective device for them is
A. Safety glass B. Gas mask
C. Welding gloves D. Goggles

14. One of the four (4) reasons why we keep records intact anytime
A. For products file
B. Records for pre-qualification test of welders. Procedures and non-destructive
test for future referral
C. Record purposes of the quality control unit
D. Welders record

15. The department or section in the manufacturer that is in charge of the

implementation of the program of works/activities for production
A. Quality Control Department B. Production Department
C. Promotional Department D. Welding company

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 Additional Activities

Instruction: Fill in the required information on the WPS form, use a separate sheet of
paper for your answer.

(Hernandez, 2019)

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Assessment
1. a
2. c
3. c
4. c
5. b
6. d
7. b
8. b
9. d
10. b
11. c
12. a
13. a
14. a
15. b
What’s More What’s In What I Know
Answers may vary. 1. CODE The teacher will rate the
2. STANDARD learner’s answer.
3. SPECIFICATION
4. ISO 009
5. PROCEDURE
Answer Key
References
Hernandez, J. (2019). ACADAMIA. Retrieved from https://www.academia.edu/:
https://www.academia.edu/38452522/Form_N1_Formato_para_WPS

Jimmy P. Ocanpo, Jimmy P. Domingo, Jeffrey G. Morenos, Benjie R. Sanjuan. (2008).

Shieded Metal Arc Work (SMAW) NCI. Marikina: Department of Education.
Lucas, J. (2014, april). ohiogasassoc.org. Retrieved from ohiogasassoc.org:
https://www.ohiogasassoc.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/John-Lucas.pdf

Structural Welding Code - Steel. (2000). Florida: American Welding Society.

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers. (2020, November 15). Retrieved from
ASME: https://www.asme.org/

(2008). Welding Procedure Guide. CWB Group - Industry Services.

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