AWS 82.

1-1-201:2019
An American National Standard

Standard Welding
Procedure Specification
(SWPS) for Shielded
Metal Arc Welding of
Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1,
Group 1 or 2), 1/8 inch
[3 mm] through 3/4 inch
[19 mm] Thick, E601 0
(Vertical Uphill) Followed
by E7018 (Vertical
Uphill), in the As-Welded
Condition, Primarily Pipe
Applications

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LIMITATIONS

T his procedure is not qualified for Notch Toughness or Postweld Heat Treatment (PWHT}
applications.

WELDING PROCESS

Welding Process: S MAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding)

Method of A pplication: Manual

BASE METALS

Base Metal: 1 Carbon Steel, M-1 or P-1, Group 1 or 2 to M-1 or P-1, Group 1 or 2
Thickness Range: 1/8 in [3 mm] through 3/4 in [19 mm] for groove welds, and
1/8 in [3 mm] minimum for fillet welds
Diameter: Groove Welds: 1 in [25 mm] 0.0. minimum
Fillet Welds: 3/4 in [19 mm] O.D. minimum
Coating: Uncoated

FILLER METALS

Filler Metal Specifications:1 AWS A5.1/A5.1M or ASME S FA 5.1

A Number: A Number 1
F Number: F Number 3 for E6010, and
F Number 4 for E7018
Classification§.: E6010 and E7018
Deposit Thickness Range: 3/4 in [19 mm] maximum plus reinforcement for groove welds, and
1/8 in [3 mm] through 3/4 in [19 mm] fillet weld size for fillet welds

JOINT DESIGNS

Joint Designs: See Figure 1

Backing: Not required.
Backing Material:1 Carbon Steel, M-1 or P-1, Group 1, 2, or 3 or weld metal of similar chemical
analysis. Nonmetallic or nonfusing metal retainers are not permitted.

POSITIONS

Permitted Positions: All, except as noted

Vertical Progression: Uphill

PREHEAT A ND INTERPASS TEMPERATURE

Preheat Temperature:2 50°F [10°C] Minimum

lnterpass Temperature:2 50°F [10°C] Minimum, 500°F [260°C] Maximum
Preheat Maintenance: Continuous or special heating is not required

1 M and P numbers for base metal and F and A numbers for filler metal and weld metal, respectively, are as detailed in
AWS 82.1/82.1 M or ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX.
2 Preheat and interpass temperatures must be sufficient to prevent crack formation. Temperatures above the minimum
shown may be required for base metals with specified carbon content greater than 0.25%, for highly restrained welds, or
to meet the requirements of the fabrication document(s).
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POSTWELD HEAT TREATMENT (PWHT)

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

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Electrodesa Current

Classification Beads or Layers Dia. in [mm] A mperes Polarity

E6010l2 Root 3/32 [2.4] 40-80 DCEP (Reverse)

E6010l2 Root 1/8 [3.2] 75-125 DCEP (Reverse)

E7018 Fill 3/32 [2.4] 70-100 DCEP (Reverse)

E7018 Fill 1/8 [3.2] 115-165 DCEP (Reverse)

E7018 Fill 5/32 [4.0] 150-220 DCEP (Reverse)

E7018 Fill 3/16 [4.8].(; 200-275 DCEP (Reverse)

l! The care and storage of electrodes shall be as recommended by the electrode manufacturer.
l! An additional layer is optional.
g 3/16 in [4.8 mml electrodes shall not be used for tack or root pass welding nor for welding in the vertical or overhead
positions.

TECHNIQUE

Weave or Stringer Bead: Either

Peening: Not permitted
Initial Cleaning: Chemical or mechanical; joint shall be dry prior to welding
lnterpass Cleaning: Mechanical only
Backgouging: Mechanical or thermal if used
Single or Multiple Passes: Either. All pressure retaining welds shall be a minimum of two passes.
Maximum Bead Thickness: 1/4 in [6 mm]
Repair: 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 document(s).

COMPANY NAME: __________________________________________________________________

In the name of the Company stated above, I accept full responsibility for the application of this SWPS 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: See Joints 1 through 4. In addition, joints having groove designs resulting from end
preparations conforming with ASM E 816.25, Buttwelding Ends; and prequalified joint details for com­
plete joint penetration groove joints permitted by AWS 01 .1/01.1 M, Structural Welding Code-Steel;
AWS 015.1/015.1 M, Railroad Welding Specification for Cars and Locomotives; and typical joint details
in Annex 8 of AWS 014.4/014.4M, Specification for the Design of Welded Joints in Machinery and
Equipment are also allowable for application with this SWPS.

a= 30°, +10°, 0°
-

f 1/16 in [1.5 mm] ±1/32 in [0.8 mm]

=

R= 1/8 in [3 mm] ±1/16 in [1.5 mm]

I.D. MISMATCH= 1/16 in [1.5 mm] MAX

Joint 1

a= 22-1/2° ±2-1/2°
f = 1/16 in [1.5 mm] ±1/32 in [0.8 mm]
r = 1/8 in [3 mm] TO 3/16 in [5 mm], RADIUS
R= 1/16 in [1.5 mm], +1/16 in [1.5 mm], -1/32 in [0.8 mm]
I.D. MISMATCH= 1/16 in [1.5 mm] MAX

Joint 2

Figure 1-AIIowable Joint Designs

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a= 30°, +10°, -0°

b = 22-1/2° ±2-1/2°
11 = 1/16 in [1.5 mm], +1/16 in [1.5 mm], -1/32 in [0.8 mm]
12 = 1/16 in [1.5 mm], + 1/16 in [1.5 mm], -1/32 in [0.8 mm]
r = 1/8 in [3 mm] TO 3/16 in [5 mm] RADIUS
R= 3/32 in [2.4 mm] ±1/32 in [0.8 mm]
1.0. MISMATCH= 1/16 in [1.5 mm] MAX

Joint 3

a= 45° ±5°
R= 1/8 in [3 mm] ±1/32 in [0.8 mm]
I= 0 in [0 mm] TO 1/16 in [1.5 mm]
1.0. MISMATCH= 1/8 in [3 mm] MAX

TYPICAL BRANCH CONNECTION

Joint 4

Figure 1 (Continued)-AIIowable Joint Designs

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Tn =NOMINAL PIPE WALL THICKNESS

X MIN = 1.09 Tn OR THE THICKNESS OF THE SOCKET,

WHICHEVER IS SMALLER, UNLESS OTHERWISE
REQUIRED BY THE FABRICATION DOCUMENT(S)

1/
APPROXIMATELY 1/16 in (1.5 mm] BEFORE WELDING

RECOMMENDED WELDING DIMENSIONS FOR SOCKET WELDING COMPONENTS OTHER THAN FLANGES

Joint 5

FRONT AND BACK WELD FACE AND BACK WELD SOCKET WELDING FLANGE

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APPROXIM TEL Y
1/16 in [1.5 mm] BEFORE WELDING

X MIN= 1.4 Tn OR THE THICKNESS OF THE HUB, WHICHEVER IS SMALLER, UNL ESS OTHERWISE
REQUIRED BY THE FABRICATION DOCUMENT(S)
Y MIN= Tn OR 1/4 in [6 mm], WHICHEVER IS SMALL ER, UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUIRED BY THE
FABRICATION DOCUMENT(S)
Tn = NOMINAL PIPE WAL L THICKNESS

RECOMMENDED WELDING DIMENSIONS FOR FLANGES

Joint 6

Figure 1 (Continued)-AIIowable Joint Designs