WIQ-SMAW-7018-G2-BG-001: SMAW E7018 CJP-V Group II

WIQ-SMAW-7018-G2-BG-001 · Rev 0

WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION (WPS)

Clause 5 — Prequalified — AWS D1.1:2020

WeldIQ™

WPS Number

WIQ-SMAW-7018-G2-BG-001

Revision

Status

APPROVED

Title

SMAW E7018 — CJP V-Groove 60° Single-V (Backgouge) — Group II — All Position

JOINT DESIGN

Joint Type

CJP-V

Code Reference

Figure 5.1 — B-U3-GF (single-V backgouge)

Backing

none — N/A — backgouge to sound metal

DESIGNATION: B-U3-GF (single-V)

DIMENSION	AS DETAILED	AS FIT-UP TOLERANCE	NOTES
Groove Angle (α)	60°	+10°, −0°	—
Root Opening (R)	1/4 in	+1/16 in, −0	Backgouge to sound metal before 2nd side
Root Face (f)	0 to 1/8 in	Not limited	—

BASE METAL

Group

Specifications

A36 (all thk), A53 Gr B, A500 Gr B/C, A501, A516 Gr 65/70, A529 Gr 50/55, A572 Gr 42, A572 Gr 50, A572 Gr 55, A588, A709 Gr 36, A709 Gr 50, A709 Gr 50S, A709 Gr 50W, A709 HPS50W, A710 Gr A, A913 Gr 50, A992, A1011 HSLAS Gr 50, A1018, A1085, API 5L X52, API 5L X60, API 5L X65, ABS Gr A/B/D/E

Thickness Range

1/4 in to unlimited

POSITION

Qualified Positions

1G, 2G, 3G, 4G

Vertical Progression

uphill

PREHEAT & INTERPASS TEMPERATURE

Minimum Preheat

32°F (≤3/4 in) / 50°F (>3/4–1-1/2 in) / 150°F (>1-1/2–2-1/2 in) / 300°F (>2-1/2 in)

Code Reference

Table 5.8, Category B

Maximum Interpass

450°F

SHIELDING

Gas Type

N/A

Flow Rate

N/A

Flux

N/A

APPROVED FILLER METAL SIZES

Welder may use any size listed below. Each size has its own amperage/voltage range and position limit per Table 5.1.

Size	Class	Amps	Volts	Position Limit	Notes
3/32 in	E7018	70-110	19-22	All	Any pass
1/8 in	E7018	110-160	20-24	All	Any pass
5/32 in	E7018	140-200	22-26	All	Any pass
3/16 in	E7018	175-250	22-28	V/OH max — Table 5.1	Any pass
7/32 in	E7018	210-300	23-28	F/H only	Any pass
1/4 in	E7018	250-350	24-30	F/H groove max (Table 5.1)	Any pass

WELDING PARAMETERS

Pass	Process	Filler / Class	Size	Current	Amps	Volts	Speed	Technique
Root	SMAW	E7018	3/32 in	DCEP	70-110	19-22	3-7 in/min	either / uphill
Root	SMAW	E7018	1/8 in	DCEP	110-160	20-24	4-8 in/min	either / uphill
Root	SMAW	E7018	5/32 in	DCEP	140-200	22-26	5-10 in/min	either / uphill
Fill	SMAW	E7018	3/32 in	DCEP	70-110	19-22	3-7 in/min	either / uphill
Fill	SMAW	E7018	1/8 in	DCEP	110-160	20-24	4-8 in/min	either / uphill
Fill	SMAW	E7018	5/32 in	DCEP	140-200	22-26	5-10 in/min	either / uphill
Backgouge + back weld	SMAW	E7018	3/32 in	DCEP	70-110	19-22	3-7 in/min	either / uphill
Backgouge + back weld	SMAW	E7018	1/8 in	DCEP	110-160	20-24	4-8 in/min	either / uphill
Backgouge + back weld	SMAW	E7018	5/32 in	DCEP	140-200	22-26	5-10 in/min	either / uphill
Cap	SMAW	E7018	3/32 in	DCEP	70-110	19-22	3-7 in/min	either / uphill
Cap	SMAW	E7018	1/8 in	DCEP	110-160	20-24	4-8 in/min	either / uphill
Cap	SMAW	E7018	5/32 in	DCEP	140-200	22-26	5-10 in/min	either / uphill

PREQUALIFIED VARIABLE TOLERANCES (TABLE 5.2)

VARIABLE	TOLERANCE	NOTES
Amperage (Current)	± 10%	From values specified on WPS
Voltage	± 15%	From values specified on WPS
Travel Speed	± 25%	From values specified on WPS

TABLE 5.1 ADDITIONAL LIMITS

•SMAW max electrode: 1/4 in (groove F/H), 5/16 in (fillet F/H), 5/32 in (V/OH)

•Pass width at surface ≥ pass depth (width/depth rule)

•Vertical progression: uphill (except undercut repair with ≥70°F preheat)

TECHNIQUE

Multipass

Yes

Peening

prohibited

Cleaning

Backgouge to sound metal. MT/PT recommended on backgouged surface. Wire brush/grind all passes.

POST-WELD HEAT TREATMENT

PWHT Required

None

Details

N/A

FIELD TIPS — WeldIQ

▸Keep electrodes in a hot rod oven (250-300°F) until use. Low-hydrogen rods exposed >4 hours must be re-baked per manufacturer spec.

▸E7018: drag technique (slight push angle). Keep a tight arc — long arc = porosity and lost low-hydrogen protection.

▸Open root: fit-up is EVERYTHING. Consistent root opening = consistent penetration. Check gap at least every 12 inches.

▸Use bridge tacks or tack from inside when possible. Tacks in the groove must be ground to feather edge before root pass.

▸Verify preheat with a temperature-indicating crayon (Tempilstik) or contact pyrometer. Check 3 inches from the weld on both sides.

CODE CITATIONS

D1.1:2020 Clause 5.2 · Table 5.3 Group II · Figure 5.1 B-U3-GF · Table 5.8 Cat B

AUTHORIZED BY

Signature / Date

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WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION (WPS)

Clause 5 — Prequalified — AWS D1.1:2020

WeldIQ™

WPS Number

WIQ-SMAW-7018-G2-BG-001

Revision

Status

APPROVED

Title

SMAW E7018 — CJP V-Groove 60° Single-V (Backgouge) — Group II — All Position

JOINT DESIGN

Joint Type

CJP-V

Code Reference

Figure 5.1 — B-U3-GF (single-V backgouge)

Backing

none — N/A — backgouge to sound metal

DESIGNATION: B-U3-GF (single-V)

DIMENSION	AS DETAILED	AS FIT-UP TOLERANCE	NOTES
Groove Angle (α)	60°	+10°, −0°	—
Root Opening (R)	1/4 in	+1/16 in, −0	Backgouge to sound metal before 2nd side
Root Face (f)	0 to 1/8 in	Not limited	—

BASE METAL

Group

Specifications

Thickness Range

1/4 in to unlimited

POSITION

Qualified Positions

1G, 2G, 3G, 4G

Vertical Progression

uphill

PREHEAT & INTERPASS TEMPERATURE

Minimum Preheat

32°F (≤3/4 in) / 50°F (>3/4–1-1/2 in) / 150°F (>1-1/2–2-1/2 in) / 300°F (>2-1/2 in)

Code Reference

Table 5.8, Category B

Maximum Interpass

450°F

SHIELDING

Gas Type

N/A

Flow Rate

N/A

Flux

N/A

APPROVED FILLER METAL SIZES

Welder may use any size listed below. Each size has its own amperage/voltage range and position limit per Table 5.1.

Size	Class	Amps	Volts	Position Limit	Notes
3/32 in	E7018	70-110	19-22	All	Any pass
1/8 in	E7018	110-160	20-24	All	Any pass
5/32 in	E7018	140-200	22-26	All	Any pass
3/16 in	E7018	175-250	22-28	V/OH max — Table 5.1	Any pass
7/32 in	E7018	210-300	23-28	F/H only	Any pass
1/4 in	E7018	250-350	24-30	F/H groove max (Table 5.1)	Any pass

WELDING PARAMETERS

Pass	Process	Filler / Class	Size	Current	Amps	Volts	Speed	Technique
Root	SMAW	E7018	3/32 in	DCEP	70-110	19-22	3-7 in/min	either / uphill
Root	SMAW	E7018	1/8 in	DCEP	110-160	20-24	4-8 in/min	either / uphill
Root	SMAW	E7018	5/32 in	DCEP	140-200	22-26	5-10 in/min	either / uphill
Fill	SMAW	E7018	3/32 in	DCEP	70-110	19-22	3-7 in/min	either / uphill
Fill	SMAW	E7018	1/8 in	DCEP	110-160	20-24	4-8 in/min	either / uphill
Fill	SMAW	E7018	5/32 in	DCEP	140-200	22-26	5-10 in/min	either / uphill
Backgouge + back weld	SMAW	E7018	3/32 in	DCEP	70-110	19-22	3-7 in/min	either / uphill
Backgouge + back weld	SMAW	E7018	1/8 in	DCEP	110-160	20-24	4-8 in/min	either / uphill
Backgouge + back weld	SMAW	E7018	5/32 in	DCEP	140-200	22-26	5-10 in/min	either / uphill
Cap	SMAW	E7018	3/32 in	DCEP	70-110	19-22	3-7 in/min	either / uphill
Cap	SMAW	E7018	1/8 in	DCEP	110-160	20-24	4-8 in/min	either / uphill
Cap	SMAW	E7018	5/32 in	DCEP	140-200	22-26	5-10 in/min	either / uphill

PREQUALIFIED VARIABLE TOLERANCES (TABLE 5.2)

VARIABLE	TOLERANCE	NOTES
Amperage (Current)	± 10%	From values specified on WPS
Voltage	± 15%	From values specified on WPS
Travel Speed	± 25%	From values specified on WPS

TABLE 5.1 ADDITIONAL LIMITS

•SMAW max electrode: 1/4 in (groove F/H), 5/16 in (fillet F/H), 5/32 in (V/OH)

•Pass width at surface ≥ pass depth (width/depth rule)

•Vertical progression: uphill (except undercut repair with ≥70°F preheat)

TECHNIQUE

Multipass

Yes

Peening

prohibited

Cleaning

Backgouge to sound metal. MT/PT recommended on backgouged surface. Wire brush/grind all passes.

POST-WELD HEAT TREATMENT

PWHT Required

None

Details

N/A

FIELD TIPS — WeldIQ

▸Keep electrodes in a hot rod oven (250-300°F) until use. Low-hydrogen rods exposed >4 hours must be re-baked per manufacturer spec.

▸E7018: drag technique (slight push angle). Keep a tight arc — long arc = porosity and lost low-hydrogen protection.

▸Open root: fit-up is EVERYTHING. Consistent root opening = consistent penetration. Check gap at least every 12 inches.

▸Use bridge tacks or tack from inside when possible. Tacks in the groove must be ground to feather edge before root pass.

▸Verify preheat with a temperature-indicating crayon (Tempilstik) or contact pyrometer. Check 3 inches from the weld on both sides.

CODE CITATIONS

D1.1:2020 Clause 5.2 · Table 5.3 Group II · Figure 5.1 B-U3-GF · Table 5.8 Cat B

AUTHORIZED BY

Signature / Date

REVIEWED BY

Signature / Date

Generated by WeldIQ™ · AWS D1.1:2020 · Prequalified per Clause 5 — Prequalified

WIQ-SMAW-7018-G2-BG-001 · Rev 0

WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION (WPS)

Clause 5 — Prequalified — AWS D1.1:2020

WeldIQ™

WPS Number

WIQ-SMAW-7018-G2-BG-001

Revision

Status

APPROVED

Title

SMAW E7018 — CJP V-Groove 60° Single-V (Backgouge) — Group II — All Position

JOINT DESIGN

Joint Type

CJP-V

Code Reference

Figure 5.1 — B-U3-GF (single-V backgouge)

Backing

none — N/A — backgouge to sound metal

DESIGNATION: B-U3-GF (single-V)

DIMENSION	AS DETAILED	AS FIT-UP TOLERANCE	NOTES
Groove Angle (α)	60°	+10°, −0°	—
Root Opening (R)	1/4 in	+1/16 in, −0	Backgouge to sound metal before 2nd side
Root Face (f)	0 to 1/8 in	Not limited	—

BASE METAL

Group

Specifications

Thickness Range

1/4 in to unlimited

POSITION

Qualified Positions

1G, 2G, 3G, 4G

Vertical Progression

uphill

PREHEAT & INTERPASS TEMPERATURE

Minimum Preheat

32°F (≤3/4 in) / 50°F (>3/4–1-1/2 in) / 150°F (>1-1/2–2-1/2 in) / 300°F (>2-1/2 in)

Code Reference

Table 5.8, Category B

Maximum Interpass

450°F

SHIELDING

Gas Type

N/A

Flow Rate

N/A

Flux

N/A

APPROVED FILLER METAL SIZES

Welder may use any size listed below. Each size has its own amperage/voltage range and position limit per Table 5.1.

Size	Class	Amps	Volts	Position Limit	Notes
3/32 in	E7018	70-110	19-22	All	Any pass
1/8 in	E7018	110-160	20-24	All	Any pass
5/32 in	E7018	140-200	22-26	All	Any pass
3/16 in	E7018	175-250	22-28	V/OH max — Table 5.1	Any pass
7/32 in	E7018	210-300	23-28	F/H only	Any pass
1/4 in	E7018	250-350	24-30	F/H groove max (Table 5.1)	Any pass

WELDING PARAMETERS

Pass	Process	Filler / Class	Size	Current	Amps	Volts	Speed	Technique
Root	SMAW	E7018	3/32 in	DCEP	70-110	19-22	3-7 in/min	either / uphill
Root	SMAW	E7018	1/8 in	DCEP	110-160	20-24	4-8 in/min	either / uphill
Root	SMAW	E7018	5/32 in	DCEP	140-200	22-26	5-10 in/min	either / uphill
Fill	SMAW	E7018	3/32 in	DCEP	70-110	19-22	3-7 in/min	either / uphill
Fill	SMAW	E7018	1/8 in	DCEP	110-160	20-24	4-8 in/min	either / uphill
Fill	SMAW	E7018	5/32 in	DCEP	140-200	22-26	5-10 in/min	either / uphill
Backgouge + back weld	SMAW	E7018	3/32 in	DCEP	70-110	19-22	3-7 in/min	either / uphill
Backgouge + back weld	SMAW	E7018	1/8 in	DCEP	110-160	20-24	4-8 in/min	either / uphill
Backgouge + back weld	SMAW	E7018	5/32 in	DCEP	140-200	22-26	5-10 in/min	either / uphill
Cap	SMAW	E7018	3/32 in	DCEP	70-110	19-22	3-7 in/min	either / uphill
Cap	SMAW	E7018	1/8 in	DCEP	110-160	20-24	4-8 in/min	either / uphill
Cap	SMAW	E7018	5/32 in	DCEP	140-200	22-26	5-10 in/min	either / uphill

PREQUALIFIED VARIABLE TOLERANCES (TABLE 5.2)

VARIABLE	TOLERANCE	NOTES
Amperage (Current)	± 10%	From values specified on WPS
Voltage	± 15%	From values specified on WPS
Travel Speed	± 25%	From values specified on WPS

TABLE 5.1 ADDITIONAL LIMITS

•SMAW max electrode: 1/4 in (groove F/H), 5/16 in (fillet F/H), 5/32 in (V/OH)

•Pass width at surface ≥ pass depth (width/depth rule)

•Vertical progression: uphill (except undercut repair with ≥70°F preheat)

TECHNIQUE

Multipass

Yes

Peening

prohibited

Cleaning

Backgouge to sound metal. MT/PT recommended on backgouged surface. Wire brush/grind all passes.

POST-WELD HEAT TREATMENT

PWHT Required

None

Details

N/A

FIELD TIPS — WeldIQ

▸Keep electrodes in a hot rod oven (250-300°F) until use. Low-hydrogen rods exposed >4 hours must be re-baked per manufacturer spec.

▸E7018: drag technique (slight push angle). Keep a tight arc — long arc = porosity and lost low-hydrogen protection.

▸Open root: fit-up is EVERYTHING. Consistent root opening = consistent penetration. Check gap at least every 12 inches.

▸Use bridge tacks or tack from inside when possible. Tacks in the groove must be ground to feather edge before root pass.

▸Verify preheat with a temperature-indicating crayon (Tempilstik) or contact pyrometer. Check 3 inches from the weld on both sides.

CODE CITATIONS

D1.1:2020 Clause 5.2 · Table 5.3 Group II · Figure 5.1 B-U3-GF · Table 5.8 Cat B

AUTHORIZED BY

Signature / Date

REVIEWED BY

Signature / Date

Generated by WeldIQ™ · AWS D1.1:2020 · Prequalified per Clause 5 — Prequalified

WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION (WPS)

Clause 5 — Prequalified — AWS D1.1:2020

WeldIQ™

WPS Number

WIQ-SMAW-7018-G2-BG-001

Revision

Status

APPROVED

Title

SMAW E7018 — CJP V-Groove 60° Single-V (Backgouge) — Group II — All Position

JOINT DESIGN

Joint Type

CJP-V

Code Reference

Figure 5.1 — B-U3-GF (single-V backgouge)

Backing

none — N/A — backgouge to sound metal

DESIGNATION: B-U3-GF (single-V)

DIMENSION	AS DETAILED	AS FIT-UP TOLERANCE	NOTES
Groove Angle (α)	60°	+10°, −0°	—
Root Opening (R)	1/4 in	+1/16 in, −0	Backgouge to sound metal before 2nd side
Root Face (f)	0 to 1/8 in	Not limited	—

BASE METAL

Group

Specifications

Thickness Range

1/4 in to unlimited

POSITION

Qualified Positions

1G, 2G, 3G, 4G

Vertical Progression

uphill

PREHEAT & INTERPASS TEMPERATURE

Minimum Preheat

32°F (≤3/4 in) / 50°F (>3/4–1-1/2 in) / 150°F (>1-1/2–2-1/2 in) / 300°F (>2-1/2 in)

Code Reference

Table 5.8, Category B

Maximum Interpass

450°F

SHIELDING

Gas Type

N/A

Flow Rate

N/A

Flux

N/A

APPROVED FILLER METAL SIZES

Welder may use any size listed below. Each size has its own amperage/voltage range and position limit per Table 5.1.

Size	Class	Amps	Volts	Position Limit	Notes
3/32 in	E7018	70-110	19-22	All	Any pass
1/8 in	E7018	110-160	20-24	All	Any pass
5/32 in	E7018	140-200	22-26	All	Any pass
3/16 in	E7018	175-250	22-28	V/OH max — Table 5.1	Any pass
7/32 in	E7018	210-300	23-28	F/H only	Any pass
1/4 in	E7018	250-350	24-30	F/H groove max (Table 5.1)	Any pass

WELDING PARAMETERS

Pass	Process	Filler / Class	Size	Current	Amps	Volts	Speed	Technique
Root	SMAW	E7018	3/32 in	DCEP	70-110	19-22	3-7 in/min	either / uphill
Root	SMAW	E7018	1/8 in	DCEP	110-160	20-24	4-8 in/min	either / uphill
Root	SMAW	E7018	5/32 in	DCEP	140-200	22-26	5-10 in/min	either / uphill
Fill	SMAW	E7018	3/32 in	DCEP	70-110	19-22	3-7 in/min	either / uphill
Fill	SMAW	E7018	1/8 in	DCEP	110-160	20-24	4-8 in/min	either / uphill
Fill	SMAW	E7018	5/32 in	DCEP	140-200	22-26	5-10 in/min	either / uphill
Backgouge + back weld	SMAW	E7018	3/32 in	DCEP	70-110	19-22	3-7 in/min	either / uphill
Backgouge + back weld	SMAW	E7018	1/8 in	DCEP	110-160	20-24	4-8 in/min	either / uphill
Backgouge + back weld	SMAW	E7018	5/32 in	DCEP	140-200	22-26	5-10 in/min	either / uphill
Cap	SMAW	E7018	3/32 in	DCEP	70-110	19-22	3-7 in/min	either / uphill
Cap	SMAW	E7018	1/8 in	DCEP	110-160	20-24	4-8 in/min	either / uphill
Cap	SMAW	E7018	5/32 in	DCEP	140-200	22-26	5-10 in/min	either / uphill

PREQUALIFIED VARIABLE TOLERANCES (TABLE 5.2)

VARIABLE	TOLERANCE	NOTES
Amperage (Current)	± 10%	From values specified on WPS
Voltage	± 15%	From values specified on WPS
Travel Speed	± 25%	From values specified on WPS

TABLE 5.1 ADDITIONAL LIMITS

•SMAW max electrode: 1/4 in (groove F/H), 5/16 in (fillet F/H), 5/32 in (V/OH)

•Pass width at surface ≥ pass depth (width/depth rule)

•Vertical progression: uphill (except undercut repair with ≥70°F preheat)

TECHNIQUE

Multipass

Yes

Peening

prohibited

Cleaning

Backgouge to sound metal. MT/PT recommended on backgouged surface. Wire brush/grind all passes.

POST-WELD HEAT TREATMENT

PWHT Required

None

Details

N/A

FIELD TIPS — WeldIQ

▸Keep electrodes in a hot rod oven (250-300°F) until use. Low-hydrogen rods exposed >4 hours must be re-baked per manufacturer spec.

▸E7018: drag technique (slight push angle). Keep a tight arc — long arc = porosity and lost low-hydrogen protection.

▸Open root: fit-up is EVERYTHING. Consistent root opening = consistent penetration. Check gap at least every 12 inches.

▸Use bridge tacks or tack from inside when possible. Tacks in the groove must be ground to feather edge before root pass.

▸Verify preheat with a temperature-indicating crayon (Tempilstik) or contact pyrometer. Check 3 inches from the weld on both sides.

CODE CITATIONS

D1.1:2020 Clause 5.2 · Table 5.3 Group II · Figure 5.1 B-U3-GF · Table 5.8 Cat B

AUTHORIZED BY

Signature / Date

REVIEWED BY

Signature / Date

Generated by WeldIQ™ · AWS D1.1:2020 · Prequalified per Clause 5 — Prequalified