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WPS and WPQs are valid for 3 years (or until changes in essential variables).

While Section IX handles qualification, other ASME sections dictate when and where welding is required: welding standard asme

| Pitfall | Consequence | Correction | |---------|-------------|------------| | Treating non-essential variables as essential | Unnecessary re-qualifications, cost overruns | Read QW-250 table carefully | | Assuming a WPS qualified for impact also works for non-impact | Brittle fracture risk | Note: Impact testing is separate qualification | | Using a PQR from 0.5” plate to support WPS for 2” plate | Violates thickness limits (QW-403.5) | Qualify on 1” or thicker for unlimited thickness | | Allowing welders to change processes without requalifying | Invalid WPQ | Each process requires separate test or combination test (QW-200.4) | WPS and WPQs are valid for 3 years

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Methods such as SMAW (Stick), GTAW (TIG), or GMAW (MIG). Pay special attention to essential variables for any

Conduct a gap analysis between your current welding practices and ASME Section IX (2023 edition) every two years. Pay special attention to essential variables for any new process (e.g., GMAW-S) and maintain your PQR master log as a living document.