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Fillet Weld Soundness Test Results
Fillet Weld Soundness
Test (FWST) Results AWS D1.5-95 Section 5.10
FWST No: _______________ Date Welded:
Contractor (Fabricator)
Prepared by:
T1 Thickness
T2 Thickness
Filler Metal Specification
Filler Metal Classification
Shielding Gas
Flux Mfg. Designation
Voltage (use mean voltage of WPS to be qualified)
Amperage/ WFS* (use mean amperage/ WFS* of WPS to be qualified)
Polarity
Position of Welding
* wire feed may be used in lieu of current when a correlation curve is
provided for the same electrode diameter and electrode extension.
TEST RESULTS (per 5.19.3.1)
Maximum Size Single Pass
Weld Size ________
Minimum Size Multiple Pass
Weld Size ________
Weld Size Acceptable
No Cracking
Thorough Fusion
Weld Profile per 3.6
No undercut > 1/ 32 inch
Note: Fillet weld soundness tests are required in addition to groove weld
PQRs to qualify fillet welds. A fillet weld macroetch text shall be made
for each WPS and position to be used in construction. Test
Plate D shown in Figure 5.8 of AWS D1.5-95 shall be used.
Preparer's Signature:
Bureau of Construction & Materials
Structural Materials Section
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