Welding Documentation Guides
Practical, no-BS guides for welders, CWIs, and fabrication teams. Learn WPS, PQR, continuity, audits, and recordkeeping without the spreadsheet chaos.
What Is a WPS (Welding Procedure Specification)?
A clear, practical guide to WPS documents — what they are, why you need them, what goes in them, and common mistakes.
Read articleWhat Is a PQR (Procedure Qualification Record)?
PQR explained — the test record that proves your WPS works. What goes in it, how it relates to WPSs, and when you need a new one.
Read articleThe 6-Month Continuity Rule for Welder Qualifications
How the 6-month rule works under ASME IX and AWS D1.1 — and how to stop certs from lapsing without you noticing.
Read articlePrequalified vs. Qualified WPS — What's the Difference?
When you can skip the PQR and when you can't. Prequalified limits under D1.1 and why ASME always requires testing.
Read articleWelding Positions Explained — 1G Through 6G
Every welding position, what it means, and the qualification matrix — which test positions qualify which production positions.
Read articleHow to Pass a Welding Audit Without Losing Sleep
What auditors actually look for, the most common findings, and how to keep your documentation audit-ready at all times.
Read articleStop chasing welding records and get back to the work.
Keep your WPSs, PQRs, and welder qualifications organized, searchable, and ready when the inspector shows up.