ISO 15614-1-2017 amd1-2019 PDF

Full title and description

Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials — Welding procedure test — Part 1: Arc and gas welding of steels and arc welding of nickel and nickel alloys (ISO 15614-1:2017, amended by Amendment 1:2019). This product entry covers the 2017 second edition of the Part 1 standard together with Amendment 1 issued in 2019 which updates or corrects specific technical or editorial provisions of the 2017 text.

Abstract

ISO 15614-1:2017 specifies how a preliminary welding procedure specification (pWPS) is qualified by welding procedure tests for production, repair and build‑up welding. It defines execution conditions for welding procedure tests, ranges of qualification, two test levels (level 1 and level 2) and the applicable arc and gas welding processes for steels and arc welding of nickel and nickel alloys.

General information

• Status: Published.
• Publication date: Main standard: 2017-06 (Edition 2, corrected versions 2017-11). Amendment 1 (Amd 1): 2019-07.
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 25.160.10 (Welding processes).
• Edition / version: Edition 2 (2017) — ISO 15614-1:2017, amended by ISO 15614-1:2017/Amd 1:2019 (Amendment 1).
• Number of pages: 38 pages (main standard) + 1 page (Amendment 1).

Scope

This document applies to arc and gas welding of steels in all product forms and to arc welding of nickel and nickel alloys in all product forms. It covers qualification testing of welding procedures (welding procedure tests) and sets the rules for ranges of qualification so that a qualified welding procedure demonstrates capability to produce joints with required mechanical properties. Two qualification levels are provided (level 1 and level 2), with level 2 having more extensive testing and narrower qualification ranges.

Key topics and requirements

• Specification of how a preliminary WPS (pWPS) is validated by welding procedure tests.
• Definition of two qualification levels (level 1 and level 2) and their differing test extents and ranges of qualification.
• Applicability to a defined set of arc and gas welding processes (listed by ISO 4063 process numbers such as MMA, FCAW, SAW, GMAW, GTAW, PAW and oxy‑fuel).
• Requirements for mechanical testing, non‑destructive examination and acceptance criteria needed to establish a Welding Procedure Qualification Record (WPQR).
• Guidance on ranges of qualification (e.g., parent material groups, thickness ranges, joint types, positions, heat input and filler metal) and how tests extend or restrict those ranges.
• Incorporation of technical corrections and specific updates introduced by Amendment 1 (2019).

Typical use and users

Used by welding engineers, procedure authors, welding coordinators, inspection and quality personnel, certification bodies, fabricators and contractors to qualify and document welding procedures for steels and nickel alloys in production, repair and build‑up applications. Relevant to industries such as pressure equipment, shipbuilding, construction, petrochemical, power generation and heavy fabrication.

Related standards

Closely related to other parts of the ISO 15614 series (other specific materials/processes), ISO 4063 (welding process classification), ISO 3834 (quality requirements for fusion welding of metallic materials) and numerous national/adopted variants (for example EN/BS adoptions and national transpositions). Amendment and corrigenda issued at national level (EN ISO 15614-1:2017+A1:2019, etc.) reflect regional adoption.

Keywords

welding procedure test; welding procedure qualification; WPQR; pWPS; arc welding; gas welding; steels; nickel alloys; ISO 15614-1; Amendment 1:2019; welding processes; qualification levels.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 15614-1:2017 is the international standard that specifies how welding procedures for metallic materials (specifically arc and gas welding of steels and arc welding of nickel and nickel alloys) are qualified by welding procedure tests; Amendment 1 (2019) updates the 2017 text.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the execution of welding procedure tests, required examinations and mechanical tests, acceptance criteria, and rules for the ranges of qualification (materials, thicknesses, joint types, positions, processes and filler metals). Two levels of test severity are defined (level 1 and level 2).

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Welding engineers, QA/QC personnel, procedure writers, fabricators, certifying bodies and industry inspectors who need to create, qualify or assess welding procedures for steels and nickel alloys.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The ISO 15614-1:2017 (Edition 2) text was published in 2017 and confirmed/reviewed in subsequent ISO reviews; Amendment 1 was published in July 2019. ISO indicates the document was subject to review and that a DIS for a replacement (ISO/DIS 15614-1) has been under development; users should check the ISO catalogue or their national standards body for any newer revisions beyond the 2017/2019 texts.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — ISO 15614 is a multipart series covering welding procedure tests for different materials and processes. Part 1 addresses steels (arc and gas) and nickel alloys (arc); other parts of the series address aluminium, copper alloys, and other specific materials or processes.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Welding procedure test, welding procedure qualification, WPQR, pWPS, arc welding, gas welding, steels, nickel alloys, ISO 15614-1, Amendment 1 (2019).