BS EN ISO 15614-6:2006 - Page 2

BS EN ISO 15614-6 specifies how a preliminary welding procedure specification is qualified by welding procedure tests. It applies to the arc and gas welding of copper and copper alloys in all product forms. This standard defines the conditions for the execution of welding procedure tests and the range of qualification for welding procedures for all practical welding operations within the range of variables listed in Clause 9 of this publication.

Contents include:

• Terms and definitions
• Welding processes
• Preliminary welding procedure specification (pWPS)
• Welding procedure test
• Test piece
• Shape and dimensions of test pieces
• Welding of test pieces
• Examination and testing
• Extent of testing
• Location and taking of test specimens
• Non-destructive testing
• Destructive testing
• Acceptance levels
• Re-testing
• Range of qualification
• Related to the manufacturer
• Related to the parent material
• Common to all welding procedures
• Specific to processes
• Welding procedure qualification record (WPQR)
• Welding Procedure Qualification Record form (WPQR)
• Bibliography
• Relationship between this International Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 97/05/IEC