Chapter 01How WeldSure uses welding standards
Users record what was actually tested. WeldSure applies the controlled logic and displays the permitted scope.
Standards rules are locked
Dates and approval ranges are derived from evidence. They are not user preferences and cannot be widened in Settings.
Chapter 02Continuity and external requalification
The six-month confirmation shows continued use of the process. External requalification remains a separate milestone.
ISO 9606-1 · Steel
Six-month confirmation
Continuity is confirmed every six months so the record shows that the welder has continued to use the process within the relevant range.
Weld / last confirmation+ 6 monthsNext confirmation due
ISO 9606-1 · Steel
External requalification
WeldSure uses a three-year external requalification cycle for steel qualifications and keeps the six-month continuity confirmations visible inside that period.
Qualification test+ 3 yearsExternal requalification due
ISO 9606-2 · Aluminium
External requalification
Aluminium qualifications use a two-year external requalification cycle, with continuity still confirmed every six months.
Qualification test+ 2 yearsExternal requalification due
Chapter 03What a test approves
A qualification proves only the permitted range around the variables used in the test.
Why the test variable controls the approval range
A qualification proves only the permitted range around the variables used in the test. WeldSure displays the derived range rather than allowing it to be typed wider.
Test technique
Single layer (sl)
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Approved technique
Single layer only
A single-layer test does not demonstrate multi-layer technique.
Test technique
Multi-layer (ml)
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Approved technique
Single layer and multi-layer
The multi-layer test covers both layer techniques.
Other essential variables WeldSure checks
The exact range depends on the selected standard and the test record.
Welding processThe approval is tied to the recorded ISO process number; a different process is not silently treated as covered.
Material groupThe tested parent material determines the displayed material-group range.
Product and weld typePlate, pipe, butt, fillet and branch tests are assessed through their applicable range rules.
Thickness and diameterTest-piece dimensions drive the calculated minimum, maximum or open-ended range.
Welding positionThe test position produces a controlled list of qualified positions.
Backing and consumablesBacking condition and filler-material group are retained as essential qualification evidence.
Chapter 04How WPQR and WPS fit together
A WPQR is the supporting qualification evidence. A WPS turns an approved range into controlled production instructions.
1pWPS scopeDefine the proposed variables and intended joint.
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2WPQR evidenceConfirm an existing approval or qualify a new procedure.
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3Released WPSIssue production instructions inside the approved range.
ISO 15614-2 approval rangesExact automatic ranges remain clearly flagged for controlled review until the relevant standards material is supplied and verified. WeldSure will not guess.
Chapter 05Standards library
The controlled profile used by WeldSure, with authoritative catalogue references.
Current WeldSure standards profile
BS EN ISO 9606-1:2017, BS EN ISO 9606-2:2004, BS EN ISO 15614-1:2017+A1:2019 and BS EN ISO 15614-2:2025. Contract and application-standard requirements still need to be recorded and followed.
Chapter 06Learning activities
This area is ready for short lessons, worked examples and knowledge checks.
Coming nextContinuity decisionsDecide when confirmation or requalification is required.
Coming nextRead an approval rangeInterpret process, material, thickness, position and technique.
Coming nextBuild a compliant WPSFollow a guided route from pWPS scope through release.