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BS EN
287-1 : 1992
Inco?-pomti?lg
4 m e n d m t No. 1 and
No. 2
Approval testing of
welders for fusion
welding
Part 1. Steels
The European Standard EN 287 : Part 1 : 1992, with the incorporation of its
amendment Al : 1997, has the status of a British Standard
ICs 25.160.01
BS EN 287-1:199WAl:1997
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Date
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9804
January
1998
BS EN 287-1: 1992
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BS EN 287-1 199WAl:1997
National foreword
This British standard has been prepam under the direction of the Welding standards
Poiicy Committee and is the English language venion of EN 287Appmual testing of
welders -Fusion weling -Part 1 : Steels, incorporathuj amendment Al, pubished
by the European C
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i for Standardization (CEN). It supersedes BS 4871 :Part 1 :
1982 which is withdram.
EN 287-1was produced as a muit of intemational discussions in which the K took
an active part.
Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity
*om legal obligations.
Summary of pages
This document comprisesa front cover, an inside front cover, pages i and ii, the EN
title page, pages 2 to 26, an inside back cover and a back cover.
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Descriptors. Welding, fusion welding, steels, welders (personnel), approval, specifications, inspection, tests, acceptability,
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Intsoduction
This standard covers the principles to be obsewed in
the approval testing of welder p e r f o m c e for the
fusion welding of steels.
The quaity of work involved in welding depends on
the skill of the welder to a high degree.
The ability of the welder to follow verbal or written
instructions and testing of his skill axe therefore
important f W i s in ensuring the quaiity of the welded
product.
Testing of skill to this standard depends on welding
methods in which uniform rules and test coiiditions
are complied with, and standard test pieces are used.
This standard applies to processes where the skiil of
the welder has a signicant influence on weld quality.
This s t a n M is intended to provide the basis for the
mutuai nxognition by examining bodies for approval
relating to welders competence in the Vanoiis fields of
application. Tests shali be canied out in accordance
with this standard unless more severe tests lue
specified by the relevant application standan when
these shall be applied.
The test weid may be used to approve a welding
procedure and a welder provided that all the relevant
requirements, e.g. test piece dunensions, are satisfied
(see EN 2883).
The welders skill and job knowlege conthue to be
approved only if the welder is working with neasonable
continuity on welding work within the extent of
apProd.
All new approvals are to be in accordance with this
standard h m the date of this issue.
However, this standard does not invaMate previous
welders approvals made to fonner national s.tandards
or specifications, providing the intent of the techniai
requirements is satjsfied and the previous approvas
are relevant to the application and production work on
which they are to be employed.
Also, where additionai tests have to be carried out to
make the approval technically equivalent it is ony
necessary to do the additionai tests on a test piece
which should be made in accordance with this
standard. Consideration of previous approvals to
former nationai standards or specifications should be
at the time of the enquirycontract stage and agreed
between the contiacting parties.
in 6.4.
The certjficate of approvai testing is issued under the
sole responsibility of the examiner or examining body.
2 Normative references
This European Standard incorporates by dated or
u n M reference, provisions from other publications.
These nomiative references are cited at the
appropriate places in the text and the publications are
listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent
amendments to or revisions of any of these
publications apply to this European Stanclad only
when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For
undated references the latest eition of the publication
referred to applies,
EN 2882
EN 2883
prEN 499
1 scope
This standard species essentiai requirements, ranges
of approval, test conditions, acceptance requirements
of welder
and certification for the approvai
perfomiance for the welding of steels. The
recommended format for the certificate of approval
testing is given in annex B.
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EN 571-1
EN 910
S W a h and approval of
welding pmcedums for mWic
materah -part 2: WWing
prooedure Jpeci,fictionfor arc
welcli?lg
Spec@mtionand appmad of
wel&.ing p?m?dumfor mdau2c
materials -Part 3: welding
pmeduw testsfor the am weing
of ste4?ls
classifzc&tion
of covered elaccrodes
for man& metal arc wWiW of
m h sW,m h m a w a w e
steels and micrr, alloysd SW
NonaesmuCCive testing Paemnt inspection Part 1: General pincpksfor the
examnutm
DescMzctive tests on welds in
metQL?icmaterials -Bend tests
pese 4
h e 2, ihgust 19Y7
4.2 b s t piece
a
BW
D
Fw
P
t
T
z
nominalthmatthickness
butk weld
outside diameter of pipe
llet weld
P W
p W or pipe wall thickness
Pipe
leg length of llet weld
3 Demtions
wm
no ier metai
with iler metal
3.1 welder
A d d e r who hoids and manipulaees the elecmde
h
o
w welding gun, torch or blowpipe by hand
3.2 weling operator
A welder who aperaks welding -ment
with
mechanized~movementbetweentheelectmde
hold% welding gun, torch or blowpipe and the
acid coming
B
C
R
RA
RB
RC
basiccovering
nm
workpkce.
3s examber or eramhhg body
A persoai or oganiZaton who verifies compliance with
theappicablestmdard. Theexaminerexamin@bocb.
shall be acceptable to any contmthg patty.
m
S
celluldc covering
rutile covering
rutiieacid covering
~ ~ c c o v e r i n g
rute-cellulosiccovering
rutile thick covering
other types
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Fbe-gmhed structurai steels normauzed,quenched
W 11
Stainless femtic-austentic and austenitic stainless
5.4.2.6 Group
6.5 Consumables
6.6.1 General
It is assumed that in most approval tests the mer
metal wiil be simiiar to the parent metal. When a
welders test has been d e d out using a ier metal,
shielding gas or flux suitable for that materiai group,
this test wiil confer approval on the welder to use any
other similar c o d i e s (mer metai, shielding gas Or
flux) for the same material group.
1 The wod pipe, alone or in combinatfon, is used to mean pipe,tube or hollow section.
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A acidcavering;
B basiccove-,
C celuio&cowring;
R nitilecovering
RA nitil&dcoVeIing;
RB rutile-basiccovering;
RC nitilt+dh.d&~~~Vering;
FEnitilethickcavering;
S othem.
6.6 Dimendone
The welder appiwal test shall be based on the
thickness of the materlal (Le. piate thickness or waU
thickness of pipe) and pipe diametem which the
welder wi use in production A test is listed for each
of the three w
e
s of plate thickness and pipe wall
thickn- or pipe diameter as specified in
tales 1 and 2.
it is not intended that thicknesses or diameters should
be measured precisely but tather the general
philosophy behind the d u e s given in tables 1
and 2 should be applied.
I
Bange of approval
t s 3
t to 2tQ
3<tr12
3mmt02t.2)
t > 12
z6mm
1) or oxy-acetyiene~eling
@il): t to 1,s t.
2,
Piape of approval
Ds26
Dto2D
0,5D to 2D (26 mm min)
25cDS150
D>150
= 0,5D
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PC horizontal
PA flat
PE overhead
PG vertical downwards
PF vertical upwards
a) Butt welds
//
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PB horizontal vertical
PA flat
PD horizontal overhead
PG vertical downwards
b) Fillet welds
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Pipe: roiating
Axis: horizontal
Weld flat
Pipe: fixed
PG Axis: horizontal
Weld: vertical downwards
Pipe: fixed
Pipe: fixed
J-LO45 Axis: inclined
Weld: vertical downwards
PC Axis:verticai
Weld: horizontal
a) Bu#
PA
PF
Pipe: fixed
Axis: horizontal
Weld: vertical upwards
Pipe: fixed
H-LO45 Axis: inclined
Weld: upward
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Pipe: mtang
Axis: indined
Weid: flat
PB
Pipe: rotating
Axis: horizontal
Weld: horizontalvertical
Pipe: fixed
PG Axis: horizontal
Weld: vertical downwards
p
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PB
Pipe: fixed
Axis:ver&ical
Weld: horizontalvertical
b) F u t welde
PF
Pipe: fixed
Axis: horizontal
Weld: vertical upwards
PD
Pipe: fixed
Axis: vertical
Weld: horizontal overhead
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Banee
3 1 approval
nb)
Bua weld
in piate fmm one
side (ss)
backing
Welded
fromboth
N~
nb
backing
With
aides (be)
with
No
gouging
gouging
tee)
Ix
(ne)
l-
No
backing
Crib)
I-
1)
gouging
No
Igouging
Iw
ith
EM$weld Welded
in pipe
fmmone
side (ss)
ng
Imb
Ix
nb
backing
NO
backing
indicam the weld for which the welder is approved in the approval test
x indicates those welds for which the welder is also approved.
indicates those welds for which the welder is not approved.
f3.4Material groups
According to the material group of the test piece, the
range of materials for which a welder is approved is
shown in tables 4 and 6 (see 5.4). For any steel not
covered by any of the steel groups the welder shai
cany out an appromi test, which oniy appmves for
thatsteel
II
1Id.teri.l
group of
teet
approval
piece
-
Range of approval
I
I
Iwo1 Iwo2 (wog
wo1
WO2
WO3
WOQ
w 11
xu
I
Iwo4
*
-
xi)
xu
xu
Range of approval
WO2
WO3
W O2 welded to W 01')
W O2 welded to W 011)
W O3 welded to W 01')
W O3 welded to W O2l)
W O2 welded to W 01')
W O4 welded to W 01')
wo4weldedtowO21)
W 11welded to W 0l2)
w 11welded to w 022)
W 11welded to W 032)
W 11welded to W M2)
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6 6 Covered electrodes
A change in the type of electrode coatjng ma^ require
a change in the welder's technique. An approval test of
electrode coating wiu confer approvai of the welder for
other coatings as specied in table 6.
electroden of
approval teet
C
A;RA
RRB;RC;RR
B
C
S')
s oniy gives appr~alfor the specific type of eiectmie coating
usedinthetest.
Key
* indicates the covered electrode type for which the welder is
appmved in the approvai test
X indicates those electrode groups for which the welder is also
approved.
indicates those electrode group for which the welder is not
mmved.
6.6 Consumables
A change of shielding gas or flux is permithi
(see 6.6.1).
6.7 Dimensions
The range of approval according to piate thiclmess or
wail thickness of pipe andior pipe diameter is shown
in tables 1and 2.
6.8 Welding positions
The range of approval for each welding position is
given in table 7.The welding positions and codes refer
to figures 1and 2 (according to ISO6947).
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Fort < 6 mm, 0,5t s a s t
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*
UI
Inspection
length of the
test specimen
b) Preparation
n
c) Fracture testing face bend test
(Dimensions in millimetres)
Figure 7. Preparation and fracture testing of test specimens for a butt weld in plate
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Inspection length of
b) Fracture testing
("he fillet weld may be notched if necessary)
(Dimensions in millimetres)
Figure 8. Preparation and fiacture testing of test specimens for a ilet weld on
Ph*
7.6.4 Butt we in p2pe
When d o g m p h y is used, the inspectson length of the
weld in the test piece shaD be radiographed in the
aswelded condition in accordance with EN 1436using
class B technique, except where double wall technique
is nec-.
When fracaire testing according to EN 132Ois used, the
full test piece inspecton length sha be tested and to
do this the test piece shall be cut into at least4test
specimens (see bigure 9a).
A minimum weld length of 16mm is requid for
testing of pipes. ifthe circumference is less
than 16 mm, additionai weld test pieces, but max.
three test pieces, wi be requhd
The inspecm length of
test specimen shall be
~l4mm.ifnec-,
the excess weld metal of the
test specimen may be m o v e d and additionally the
weld edges may be notched to a depth of =6mm to
facilitate acmre in the weld metai (see figure 9b). In
the case of .qingi&de welding (ss) without backing
(nb), haif of the inspection length (see figure 9a) shaii
be tested against the face side and the other haif
against the mot side (see figures 9c and sd).
When transverse bend testing is used, 2root bend test
specimens and2 face bend test specimens shaii be
tested in accorance with EN 910. The diameter of the
former or the inner roiler shall be 4t and the bending
ange at least 120" unless the low ductility of the parent
metai or fiiler metal imposes other Ilmitatons.
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position 1 for
position 2 for
position 3 for
position 4 for
1 root or
1 root or
i root or
1 roct or
8
*
*
inspection
length of the
test specimen
1-1
40
v1
b) Preparation
(Dimensions in millimetres)
Figure 9. Preparation and fracture testing of test specimens for a butt weld in pipe
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on according to EN 1321 is
used, at least4 test specimens shaii be taken equaily
spaced around the pipe.
9 &-tests
If any test piece fails to comply with the requirements
of this standard, the welder shall produce a new test
piece.
If it is established that failm is attributed to the
welders lack of skiil, the welder shall be regarded as
incapable of complying with the requirements of this
standard without further tralliing before re-testllig.
If it is established that failure is due to metallurgical or
other extraneous causes and cannot be dll.ectly
attributed to the welders lack of skill, an additional
test or additional test specimens are required in order
to assess the quaiity and integrity of the new test
niaterial andor new test conditions.
10 Period of validity
10.1 Initiai approval
The vaiidity of the welders approvd begins from the
date when all the required tests are sathhdorily
(Dimensions in millimetres)
completed. This date may be different to the date of
issue marked on the certificate.
A welders approval shall remain valid for a period of
two years providing that the relevant certificate is
signed at six month intervais by the
employer/coordinator and that all the following
conditions are fulfilled.
a) The welder shall be engaged with reasonable
continuity on welding work within the current range
of approvai. An interruption for a period no longer
than six months is pemiibted.
acceptance nquirements specified for relevant types of
imperfections. A full errplanation of thex imperfections
b) The welders work shall be in genenil accorance
is given in EN 26520.The acceptance riequirements for
with the technical conditions under which the
impexfections found by test methods according to this
approval test is carried out.
standard shall, lmlm OtheIWise specifed, be assessed
c) There shai be no specific reason to question the
m accordance with EN 26817. A welder is approved if
welders skill and knowledge.
the imperfections in the test piece are within the
if any of these conditions are not fullled, the approva
specifed limits of level B in EN 25817, except for
shall be cancelled.
iniperiectiOn types as fdows: exceas weld metal,
excessive convexi& exce58 throat thickness and
10.2 Proiongation
excessive pmetraon, for which levei C shail apply
The vaidity of the approval on the certificate may be
prolonged for uther periods of two y m , within the
origina mnge of approval, provided each of the
following conditions accoring to 10.1 are fulnlled:
- the production welds made by the welder are of
the required quality;
- records of tests, e.g. half-yea@ domnenMon
about X-ray or ultrasonic inspections or test reports
about fracme tests shail be maintained on e with
the welders approval certificate.
The examiner or examnUng body shall v e m
compliance with the above conditions and sign the
pmlongation of the welders approval test certificate.
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il Certification
that the
It shall be
Fiench, G e m ) .
The practicai kst and the examination of job
knowledge (see annex D) shall be designated by
acceptedor hot tested.
Each change of the essentiai variables for the approval
testing beyond the permitted ranges requirts a new
test and a new approval certificate.
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*
v,
12 Designation
The designation of a welder approval shall comprise
the foiowing items in the order given (the system is
amnged so that it can be used for computerization):
- the number of this siandan$
- the essentiai variables:
- welding processes: refer to 6.2 and IS0 4063;
- semi-nnished product: piate (P), pipe
refer
to 6.3;
-joint type: butt weld (BW), fillet weld 0,
refer to 6.3;
- materia group: refer to 6 4
- iier metal: refer to 5.5;
- size of test piece: thickness (t) and pipe
diameter CD).
. <.refer to 6.6
- welding pasitions refer to 6.7,figurta 1 and
2andIso947
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Example:
EN287-1,
lll, P,BW, Wll,
FtB, tlo, D200,
-Low, ss),hb
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ss nb
Explanaton
Welding process: metai-arc welding with
covered electrode
Plate
weld
WUP: austenitic steel
Filler metal: basic coveDimension of test piece: thicknm 9 mm
welding @tiOK butt weld on piate,
vertical upwards
Details of the weld type:
single
- side
without backing
111
P
BW
w11
B
Co9
PF
ss
nb
hignation example 2
Welder approval EN 287-1311 T BW WO1 nm
to2 D20 PA ss nb
Explanation
Welding process: oxy-acetylene welding
pipe
Butt weld
Material group: lowarbon aiioyed steel
m e r metal: no filler metal
Dimension of test piece:
thickness2 mm
pipe diameter 20 mm
Welding position:
butt weld on pipe, roating pipe,
horizontal axis, flat
Details of the weld type:
single side
without backing
311
T
BW
WO1
nm
to2
D20
PA
ss
nb
NOTE. F O explmon
~
of abbreviationsused in the desiahon
examples.
- . see clause 4.
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Annex A (normative)
Comparison of steel group^
thpuison of steel gmups in EN 287-1welder
a p p d with the steel 8zioups in the welding
p m e d m standard EN2883.
Steel groups
I wo1
appmvd
Il
1
I
2,397
steel with a nickel content
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Reference no.
Welders name:
,DP
(if required)
Identication:
Method of identification:
Dalx and place of birtlx
Employer
M m s t a n w
Welding process
Plate or pipe
Joint type
Parent metal group(s)
Fiier metal typddesigmtion
Shieling gases
AUXibieS
%st piece thickness (mm)
Pipe outside diameter (mm)
Welding position
Gokllig
Ippe of test
Performed and
acceptable
Not reqdred
V i
Raiogmphy
Magnetic particlejpenetrant
Macro
Fiacture
Bend
Additional tesCs*
Date of issue
Location
validity of approval until
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Position or title
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Annex C (informative)
Man-rs
welding procedure specincation (WPS)
(See EN 2882)
I Location:
M a n m r s welding procedure:
Reference no.:
w m no.:
ManWelders name:
Welding process
Joint type:
Wdd prepamtion details (sketchy):
Welding Detaiis
BUD
-on
Proce!ss
Sizeof
ller
metal
Current
A
Voltage
V
Anyspeciaibakingorw
Gas/flux:
shielding:
b=kiw
Gas flow rate:
shieldllig:
meof
cumentipolarity
Wire feed
spee
Bunout
length/
travel
Heat
inpul?
other informationz):
e.g. weaving (maximum width of run):
Ckiilaon: amplitude, fbquency, dwell time:
Pulse welding details
Stand off distance:
Plasma welding details.
Torch angle:
ninsgtenel~type/size:
Detaiisofbackgmg@ybackiI@
meatInteiprisspostrweld heat treatment andor agwig:
lme,temperaaire,method:
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Annex D (idormative)
Job knowlege
D.l General
nie test of job knowledge is recommended, but it is
not mandatow.
However,some countries may require that the welder
undergoes a test of job knowledge. If the job
knowledge teSe is canied out, it should be recorded on
the welders cexticate.
This annex outlines the job knowledge that a welder
shoud have to ensure that procedures aiie followed
complied with The job
and common practices
knowledge indicated in this annex is only pitched at
the most basic leveL
owingto different trainingpN)gammesin various
countries, it is oniy p r o m to stanatize genemi
obJecves or categories of job knowledge. The actuai
questions used should be drawn up by the individuai
counq but should include questions on areas covered
in D.2, relevant to the welders approval test.
The actuai tests of a welders job knowledge may be
given by any of the following methods or combinations
of these methods
a) written objective tests (multiple choice);
b) oral questioning following a set of written
guestions;
c) computer testing;
d) dmonstmtiodobservaliontesting following a
wnaen set of criteria
The test of job knowledge is limaed to the matters
related to the weldingprocess used in the test.
D.2 Beqnirements
D.2.1 Welng eq@ment
D.2.1.1 ckrpacetylene wdt2.g
a) Identjcation of gas cylinders.
b) Identification and assembiy of esential
Componem.
c) Selection of correct nozzles and welding torches.
D.2.1.2 Am weling
a) Identifkation and assembly of essential
components and equipment.
b) Qpe of welding cumnL
c) Correct connection of the welding retum cable.
D.2.2 Weprocess3)
D.2.2.1 %-mt&n weld.lng ($11)
a) Gaspxesswe.
b) Selection of nozzle size.
c) Qpe of gas liune.
d) Effect of oveheating.
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gases.
b) Leak detection on gas hoses and fMngs.
D.2.6 Weng sequenceabmcedwes
Appreciation of welding procedure requhmnts and
the inuence of welding patameters.
D.2.7 E e e prepcrration OvLd weld mpmsentatbn
a) confonnay of weld prepamlion to procedure
specificaton 0.
b) CleanunesS of fusion faces.
D.2.8 We npflecdons
a) Identification of imperfections.
b) Causes.
c) Pmention and mediai action.
D.2.9 We&r appmvc
The welder shall be aware of the range of the
approval
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welding
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6.6 Consumables
A change of shielding gas or flux is permitted
(see S.5.1).
6.7 Dimensions
The range of approva according to plate thickness or
wall thickness of pipe and/or pipe diameter is shown
in tables 1and 2.
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