Welding qualification of WPS, PQR, WPQ

Welding qualification of WPS, PQR, WPQ

Do you have a qualified WME according to ASME, but you don´t have a qualified welder? Do you need to quickly qualify new welders according to ASME Sec. IX? The qualification of welders according to ASME is considerably simpler than European standards. Read below.

Welders qualification process according to ASME Sec. IX Article III is not demanding if you already have the basics of processing PQR or WPS. If you have new welders who are not qualified and do not know how to proceed properly, then use our consultation.


Consultation and support during the WPQ (Welder Performance Qualification) is as follows:


  • selection of suitable base metal and filler metal,
  • assessment of production drawings, welding equipment and skills of welders
  • determination of minimum dimensions of samples for welding,
  • cooperation with inspection of welding operations (according to customer's request),
  • control of recorded parameters,
  • ordering mechanical and non-destructive tests,
  • cooperation with the evaluation of samples and reports on the basis of prescribed admissibility criteria,
  • WPQ processing on recommended ASME forms
  • WPQ verification by a qualified ASME inspector (does not mean certification and qualification of welders).


Following services could be provide by our subcontractors:

  • preparation of material (cutting, preparation of welded surfaces, etc.),
  • any operations related to the preparation of test pieces on a test piece welded by the manufacturer,
  • performing NDT tests,
  • performing mechanical tests.


How does cooperation work?

  • send us a request and make an appointment,
  • prepare tender documents and drawings (if available),
  • at the first meeting we will determine the scope of qualification, material selection and order specification,
  • consultation on preparation of test samples,
  • realization of welding on the basis of agreed parameters and recording of actual values ​​during welding,
  • performance of NDT and mechanical tests according to ASME Sec. IX,
  • processing and evaluation of NDT results and mechanical tests,
  • edition and verification of WPQ (performed by our consultant),
  • WPQ certification - carried out by the manufacturer.


Did you know that ...

ASME Sec. Appendix L IX makes it possible to accept the qualification of welders according to ISO 9606? Yes, it is possible, but administrative, technical and additional requirements must be considerd. For example have you used a WPS qualification that is qualified by ASME Sec. IX? If not, you cannot simply accept this certificate for ASME purposes.


What are the advantages of our cooperation?

  • necessary knowledges are available in ASME Sec. IX
  • it saves time otherwise spent on studying and translating codes
  • get the necessary information from design codes that you often don't have
  • WPS and PQR verification confirmed by our stamp and qualified ASME inspector
  • one price independent of the complexity of WPS and PQR
  • partial preparation for ASME certification


How much does it cost to process and consult the WPQ?

1 x ASME Sec. IX, 1500, - CZK in case of qualification of welder for PQR
1 x ASME Sec. IX without PQR, 2 500, - CZK
(prices do NOT include 21% VAT)


Are you interested in cooperation? Contact us at info@heinrich-in.cz


ASME qualification WPS / PQR

ASME qualification WPS / PQR

Don't waste your time studying ASME Sec. IX and let us advise you. We process PQR (Welding Qualification Record) and WPS (Welding Procedure Specification) according to current ASME Sec. IX We will consider not only ASME requirements but also the additional requirements of your clients.
Do you have a price calculation for a potential contract, but you do not know your future costs of welding process qualification?
We offer you an alternative solution.

Consultation and support in performing welding and administrative tasks for a successful certification of qualified welding processes, including the following activities:
  • selection of suitable base metal and filler metal,
  • assessment of design requirements according to the relevant ASME sections I, III, IV, VIII-1, -2, -3, B31.1, B31.3,
  • determination of minimum dimensions of samples for welding,
  • cooperation with inspection of welding operations (if requested by the customer),
  • control of recorded parameters,
  • ordering for mechanical testing and non-destructive testing,
  • cooperation with the evaluation of samples on the basis of prescribed admissibility criteria,
  • processing of WPS and PQR forms,
  • verification of WPQ by qualified ASME Inspector (does not mean certification and qualification of welders).


Did you know that ...

ASME Sec. IX QG-106.1 (b) does not permit the qualification of welding procedures by any other organization but only the manufacturer? A qualified welding process recorded on the PQR can only be certified by the manufacturer, who has a responsible person for welding, and with his signature certifies the issued WPS and PQR. No third party is authorized to certify PQR and WPS according to ASME regulations. The inspection body or testing authority can only assist you by consulting and processing the documentation. Therefore, you should carefully select your consultant and inspection / testing organization.


Following services could be provide by our subcontractors:

  • preparation of material (cutting, preparation of welded surfaces, etc.),
  • any operations related to the preparation of test pieces on a test piece welded by the manufacturer,
  • performing NDT tests,
  • performing mechanical tests.


How does cooperation work?

  • send us a request and make an appointment,
  • prepare tender documents and drawings (if available),
  • at the first meeting we will determine the scope of qualification, material selection and order specification,
  • consultation on preparation of test samples,
  • realization of welding on the basis of agreed parameters and recording of actual values ​​during welding,
  • performance of NDT and mechanical tests according to ASME Sec. IX,
  • processing and evaluation of NDT results and mechanical tests,
  • issue and verification of WPS and PQR (provided by our consultant)
  • WPS and PQR certification - carried out by the manufacturer
  • billing


What are the advantages of our cooperation?

  • you will gain the necessary knowledge in ASME Sec. IX
  • it saves time otherwise spent on studying and translating codes
  • get the necessary information from design codes that you often don't have
  • WPS and PQR verification confirmed by our stamp and qualified ASME inspector
  • a single price independent of the complexity of WPS and PQR
  • partial preparation for ASME certification


How much does it cost to process and consult PQR and WPS?

WPS and PQR according to ASME Sec. IX without requirements for impact bending tests (without impact test) = 20 000, - CZK 
WPS and PQR according to ASME Sec. IX with the requirement for impact bending tests (with impact test) = 25 000, - CZK 
(prices do NOT include 21% VAT)
ordering 3 or more PQRs we assess individual prices


Are you interested in cooperation? Contact us at info@heinrich-in.cz