AWS A9.2 PDF

Scope, Purpose and Application

Scope. This document describes the types of mechanical property and nondestructive examination data that should be entered into an arc weld database.

Purpose. This document facilitates search strategies and reliable comparisons in computerized weld databases. The preparation of a Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) is facilitated by having Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) data in convenient formats.

Application. This document is limited to arc welding as defined in ANS/AWS A3.0, Standard Welding Terms and Definitions.

Abstract

 This standard guide provides a format for the fields and types of mechanical property and nondestructive examination data that should be entered into a weld property database.