PREQUALIFIED WELDING JOINT DETAIL

ID No.: FC2-1
RC Technical Services Date: January 22, 2022
512 MacDougall Road Ref. WPS: FCAW-CS
MacDougall Settlement, N.B. Ref. Standards: CSA W47.1-19
CSA W59-18
Ref. Prequalified Joint: B-U2b
Base Metal: Filler Metal / Classification:
CSA W59 Table 11.1 / 12.1 Groups 1, 2 & 3 or CSA W59 Table 11.1, Table 3.1 in this WPS or
Table 3.1 in this WPS or CSA W48: E491T1-C1A3-CS1-H8 or H4
CSA G40.21: 300W (44W), 350W (50W) (E491T-9-H8 or H4)

Thickness Range: 3 mm (1/8") to Unlimited Process: FCAW

Shielding Gas: 100% CO2 / Table 9.1 S
Gas Flow Rate: 30 - 40 CFH / Table 9.1 T(T)
Metal Transfer Mode: Spray G
Process Mode: Semi-Automatic
Position: F, V-up, OH
T
Joint type: Butt
Weld Type: Single Vee Groove
Penetration: Complete
Electrical Stick Out: 3/4" / Table 9.1 G
Eff. Throat Thickness: ETT = T
Preheating Temp.: Table 7.1 in this WPS
Interpass Temp.: 260ºC (500ºF) Max. Side I
Backgouging Method: N/A 7 8 P L Layers
N/A
Backgouging Depth:
Backing Material: See Base Metal Above
4 5 6 3
Backing Thickness: 5 mm (3/16") Minimum 2 3 2
1 1

θ = 30°
G ≥ 5 mm (3/16") Original page 40 from the WPS.
T = depth of prep. See next page for a more realistic
Weld size "E" = (T) weld.

Paramerers below for flat position with 100% CO2. See table 9.1 for other parameters.
Electrode Wire Speed ATS
Thickness (T) Side Layer Pass Size Current Amperage inch / min. Volts inch / min.
inch Polarity (+/-10%) (+/-10%) (+/-0%) (+/-15%)
I 1-L 1-P 0.045 DCEP 240 430 26 - 30 15
3 mm to Unlimited I 1-L 1-P 0.052 DCEP 275 350 25 - 29 15
I 1-L 1-P 1/16 DCEP 320 295 26 - 30 15
Notes:
1) Information on this page is only valid when used in conjunction with the entire WPS.
2) The thickness of weld layers shall not exceed 6 mm (1/4").
3) Refer to section 2 for minimum and maximum requirements.
4) Refer to section 11 for quality and weld profile requirements.
5) Modify pass sequence as required to control distortion.
6) Refer to table 7.1 for minimum preheat and interpass temperatures.
7) Number of passes will vary based on joint configuration, position, wire size, travel speed and welding technique.
8) Follow wire manufacturers recommendations.

FCAW Prepared by: RC Technical Services. Page 40 of 77

PREQUALIFIED WELDING JOINT DETAIL
ID No.: FC2-1
RC Technical Services Date: January 22, 2022
512 MacDougall Road Ref. WPS: FCAW-CS
MacDougall Settlement, N.B. Ref. Standards: CSA W47.1-19
CSA W59-18
Ref. Prequalified Joint: B-U2b
Base Metal: Filler Metal / Classification:
CSA W59 Table 11.1 / 12.1 Groups 1, 2 & 3 or CSA W59 Table 11.1, Table 3.1 in this WPS or
Table 3.1 in this WPS or CSA W48: E491T1-C1A3-CS1-H8 or H4
CSA G40.21: 300W (44W), 350W (50W) (E491T-9-H8 or H4)

Thickness Range: 3 mm (1/8") to Unlimited Process: FCAW

Shielding Gas: 100% CO2 / Table 9.1 S
Gas Flow Rate: 30 - 40 CFH / Table 9.1 T(T)
Metal Transfer Mode: Spray G
Process Mode: Semi-Automatic
Position: F, V-up, OH
T
Joint type: Butt
Weld Type: Single Vee Groove
Penetration: Complete
Electrical Stick Out: 3/4" / Table 9.1 G
Eff. Throat Thickness: ETT = T
Preheating Temp.: Table 7.1 in this WPS
Interpass Temp.: 260ºC (500ºF) Max. Side I
Backgouging Method:
Backgouging Depth:
N/A
N/A
7 8 P L Layers
Backing Material: See Base Metal Above 4 5 6 3
Backing Thickness: 5 mm (3/16") Minimum
2 3 2
1 1

θ = 30°
G ≥ 5 mm (3/16") See next page for a different
T = depth of prep.
Weld size "E" = (T)
style of data sheet.

Paramerers below for flat position with 100% CO2. See table 9.1 for other parameters.
Electrode Wire Speed ATS
Thickness (T) Side Layer Pass Size Current Amperage inch / min. Volts inch / min.
inch Polarity (+/-10%) (+/-10%) (+/-0%) (+/-15%)
I 1-L 1-P 0.045 DCEP 240 430 26 - 30 15
3 mm to Unlimited I 1-L 1-P 0.052 DCEP 275 350 25 - 29 15
I 1-L 1-P 1/16 DCEP 320 295 26 - 30 15
Notes:
1) Information on this page is only valid when used in conjunction with the entire WPS.
2) The thickness of weld layers shall not exceed 6 mm (1/4").
3) Refer to section 2 for minimum and maximum requirements.
4) Refer to section 11 for quality and weld profile requirements.
5) Modify pass sequence as required to control distortion.
6) Refer to table 7.1 for minimum preheat and interpass temperatures.
7) Number of passes will vary based on joint configuration, position, wire size, travel speed and welding technique.
8) Follow wire manufacturers recommendations.

FCAW Prepared by: RC Technical Services. Page 40 of 77

PREQUALIFIED WELDING JOINT DETAIL
ID No.: FC2-1
RC Technical Services Date: January 22, 2022
512 MacDougall Road Ref. WPS: FCAW-CS
MacDougall Settlement, N.B. Ref. Standards: CSA W47.1-19
CSA W59-18
Ref. Prequalified Joint: B-U2b
Base Metal: Filler Metal / Classification:
CSA W59 Table 11.1 / 12.1 Groups 1, 2 & 3 or CSA W59 Table 11.1, Table 3.1 in this WPS or
Table 3.1 in this WPS or CSA W48: E491T1-C1A3-CS1-H8 or H4
CSA G40.21: 300W (44W), 350W (50W) (E491T-9-H8 or H4)

Thickness Range: 3 mm (1/8") to Unlimited Process: FCAW

Shielding Gas: 100% CO2 / Table 9.1 Electrical Stick Out: 3/4" / Table 9.1
Gas Flow Rate: 30 - 40 CFH / Table 9.1 Eff. Throat Thickness: ETT = T
Metal Transfer Mode: Spray Preheating Temp.: Table 7.1 in this WPS
Process Mode: Semi-Automatic Interpass Temp.: 260ºC (500ºF) Max.
Position: F, V-up, OH Backgouging Method: N/A
Joint type: Butt Backgouging Depth: N/A
Weld Type: Single Vee Groove Backing Material: See Base Metal Above
Penetration: Complete Backing Thickness: 5 mm (3/16") Minimum

S
T(T) Side I
G
7 8 P L Layers
4 5 6 3
T
2 3 2
1 1
G θ = 30°
G ≥ 5 mm (3/16")
T = depth of prep.
Weld size "E" = (T)

Paramerers below for flat position with 100% CO2. See table 9.1 for other parameters.
Electrode Wire Speed ATS
Thickness (T) Side Layer Pass Size Current Amperage inch / min. Volts inch / min.
inch Polarity (+/-10%) (+/-10%) (+/-0%) (+/-15%)
I 1-L 1-P 0.045 DCEP 240 430 26 - 30 15
3 mm to Unlimited I 1-L 1-P 0.052 DCEP 275 350 25 - 29 15
I 1-L 1-P 1/16 DCEP 320 295 26 - 30 15
Notes:
1) Information on this page is only valid when used in conjunction with the entire WPS.
2) The thickness of weld layers shall not exceed 6 mm (1/4").
3) Refer to section 2 for minimum and maximum requirements.
4) Refer to section 11 for quality and weld profile requirements.
5) Modify pass sequence as required to control distortion.
6) Refer to table 7.1 for minimum preheat and interpass temperatures.
7) Number of passes will vary based on joint configuration, position, wire size, travel speed and welding technique.
8) Follow wire manufacturers recommendations.

FCAW Prepared by: RC Technical Services. Page 40 of 77