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Tutorial: Writing a Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) Step by Step

Step-by-step tutorial on writing a Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) per AWS D1.1 and ISO 15614-1. Covers essential variables, pWPS, PQR testing requirements, and WPS approval documentation.

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Calculators

Weld Fillet Size Calculator — Minimum Size and Load-Based Design per AWS D1.1 and EN 1993-1-8

Free weld fillet size calculator per AWS D1.1 and EN 1993-1-8 Eurocode 3. Calculates minimum fillet weld leg size from plate thickness and required fillet size from applied shear load and weld length.