Which document documents test results for welding procedures?

Which document documents test results for welding procedures?

• A. Procedure Qualification Record (PQR).
• B. Welding Procedure Specification (WPS).
• C. Material Test Report.
• D. Nonconformance Report.

Answer: (A)

PQR is the document that records the results of testing a welding procedure to prove it can produce acceptable welds. It captures the specifics of the test: base materials, filler metal, joint design, welding process and parameters, and the outcomes of the tests performed on the test welds (such as bend tests, radiography, tensile tests, etc.). This record demonstrates that the procedure meets the required standards and is qualified for use in production. In contrast, a Welding Procedure Specification describes how to perform the weld in production but does not document test results. A Material Test Report covers material properties and chemistry, not welding procedure test outcomes. A Nonconformance Report handles deviations and corrective actions, not procedure test results.

PQR is the document that records the results of testing a welding procedure to prove it can produce acceptable welds. It captures the specifics of the test: base materials, filler metal, joint design, welding process and parameters, and the outcomes of the tests performed on the test welds (such as bend tests, radiography, tensile tests, etc.). This record demonstrates that the procedure meets the required standards and is qualified for use in production.

In contrast, a Welding Procedure Specification describes how to perform the weld in production but does not document test results. A Material Test Report covers material properties and chemistry, not welding procedure test outcomes. A Nonconformance Report handles deviations and corrective actions, not procedure test results.