Procedure Qualification Record (PQR)

The Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) plays a crucial role in verifying a welding procedure can produce welds that meet the mechanical properties and performance standards. It serves as a vital document that confirms the effectiveness of a Welding Procedure Specification (WPS). At ITE Noida, we offer comprehensive PQR services to help industries achieve compliance, consistency, and safety in their welding operations.

A Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) is a formal record of the test results obtained from a specific welding test coupon prepared according to a Welding Procedure Specification (WPS). The PQR documents all the variables used during the test welding process such as base metal, filler metal, welding process, current, voltage, preheat, interpass temperature, and post-weld heat treatment along with the test results for mechanical properties like tensile strength, bend, and impact testing.

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Importance of PQR

The primary purpose of a Procedure Qualification Record is to demonstrate that the selected welding process can reliably produce welds with the desired properties for a given material and service condition.
Here are the key reasons why PQR is important:

  • Ensures Quality and Safety: PQR testing verifies that the welded joint will perform effectively under service conditions without failure.
  • Compliance with Standards: Many international standards such as ASME Section IX, AWS D1.1, and ISO 15614 require PQRs before welding procedures can be used in production.
  • Establishes Consistency: It provides a verified reference for welders and engineers, ensuring that production welds are consistent with tested parameters.
  • Reduces Risk: Properly qualified procedures reduce the risk of weld defects, rework, and potential accidents in critical applications.
  • Supports Documentation and Traceability: PQR serves as a key document during audits, client reviews, and quality certifications, showing that all welding activities are backed by qualified procedures.

At ITE Noida, we specialize in providing reliable Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) services for a wide range of industries including oil and gas, construction, power, fabrication, and manufacturing sectors. We offer complete solutions for PQR development, testing, and certification in compliance with national and international standards such as ASME, AWS, BS EN, and ISO codes.
Our team of experienced welding engineers ensures every step of the qualification process is handled with precision—from preparing the test coupon to final certification. We understand that each project may have unique materials, welding processes, and service conditions, and we tailor our qualification programs accordingly.