Course Description
ASME Section IX uses a system of material and filler metal classifications to reduce qualification testing and simplify welding procedure and performance qualification. Understanding these designators is essential for welding inspectors, engineers, supervisors, and quality personnel who review WPSs, PQRs, and welder qualification records.
This course explains the purpose and application of P-Numbers, Group Numbers, F-Numbers, and A-Numbers, including how they affect procedure qualification, welder qualification, impact testing requirements, and weld deposit chemistry. Students will review common material classifications, electrode groupings, and practical examples taken from real-world welding applications. Special attention is given to common areas of confusion, including the relationship between F-Numbers and weld chemistry, as well as situations where filler metals may not fit neatly into established A-Number classifications.
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to identify common ASME Section IX material and filler metal groupings, understand their impact on qualification activities, and apply these concepts when reviewing welding documentation in the field.
Course Length: 1 CPD Hour
Format: Video Instruction, Knowledge Check, and Final Examination
Target Audience: Welding Inspectors, CWIs, API Inspectors, Welding Engineers, Quality Personnel, Supervisors, and Welding Professionals.