Code-Compliant WPS/PQR Accredited, Defensible, and Delivered Fast
AADFW qualifies welding procedures to the leading codes with coordinated mechanical testing, macro/micro examinations, and applicable NDT, producing audit-ready WPS/PQR packages that move projects forward. We pair accredited methods with disciplined execution and faster turnaround than slow, global labs.
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Why Weld Procedure Qualification Matters
In flight-critical and high-pressure environments, weld procedure capability drives safety, fatigue life, and leak-tight performance. Formal WPS/PQR qualification to ASME Section IX, AWS (D1.1/D17.1), API 1104, ISO 15614 proves the procedure’s suitability for the specified materials, thicknesses, positions, and service conditions. Verified procedures reduce rework, support MRB decisions, and satisfy OEM, FAA, and regulatory audits.
AADFW’s Approach: Precision, Speed, and Proof
- Accredited & precise: Testing within an ISO/IEC 17025 quality system using calibrated equipment, traceable materials, and documented uncertainty.
- Faster results: Streamlined intake, coordinated sequencing (NDT → mechanical → metallography), and right-sized reports compress lead times without compromising rigor.
- Trusted by industry: Aerospace and oil & gas engineers rely on our clear acceptance criteria, complete data capture, and proactive communication from coupon receipt to final package.
Weld Procedure Qualification Capabilities
- Procedure Essential Variable Control
- Process (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW short-arc/spray/pulse, FCAW, SAW, orbital/mechanized), base/filler metal groups, joint design, preheat/interpass, PWHT, heat input.
- Qualification ranges for base metal thickness, pipe diameter, and welding position per governing code.
- Data Capture & Traceability
- Real-time logging of current, voltage, travel speed, wire feed, shielding/backing, interpass temperatures; heat lot and filler batch traceability; environmental conditions.
- Non-Destructive Testing (as specified)
- VT/PT/MT/UT and radiography coordination to code requirements prior to mechanical testing.
- Mechanical Testing
- Tension tests (reduced-section and all-weld-metal), guided bends (face/root/side per ASME/AWS), Charpy V-Notch impact at service temperatures, hardness surveys (HB/HRC/HV, HAZ traverses).
- Metallography & Microstructure
- Macro etch for fusion/penetration/undercut; microstructural evaluation of weld metal/HAZ; ferrite number (FN) for stainless as required.
- Corrosion/Service-Specific Support (optional)
- Salt Spray screening for coated weldments; OES/EDS chemistry checks for base/filler/dilution; failure analysis if nonconformance occurs.
- Deliverables
- Complete WPS and PQR documentation packages with raw data, photos, test records, acceptance criteria, and calibration certificates—built to pass audits.
Industries We Support
- Aerospace: Structural and hydraulic weldments, engine-adjacent components, and high-performance alloys under OEM/FAA expectations.
- Oil & Gas: Pipe/tubulars, pressure vessels, valve bodies, weld overlays/cladding for sour/CO₂ service and subsea environments.
- Defense & Manufacturing: Mission-critical platforms where weld reliability, documentation, and repeatability are non-negotiable.
Accreditations & Standards Compliance
AADFW operates to ISO/IEC 17025, supporting Nadcap-driven program requirements and executing qualifications in accordance with ASME Section IX, AWS D1.1 / D17.1, API 1104, ISO 15614, and applicable ASTM/ASME test methods (e.g., ASTM A370 for tension/impact, ASTM E190/E290 for bends). Our reports include full traceability and are ready for OEM, prime, and regulatory review.
Why Engineers Choose AADFW
- Accredited & audit-ready procedures, records, and reports.
- Faster turnaround with coordinated testing and proactive status updates.
- Trusted partner to aerospace and oil & gas QA organizations.
- Expert metallurgists who translate results into clear go/no-go decisions—and help remediate when something’s off.
Request a Quote for Weld Procedure Qualification
Qualify your WPS with confidence and speed. Request a Quote below or Talk to a Testing Specialist at 817-540-0153 to schedule weld procedure qualification today.
