ASME Section IX Welding Requirements with WPS and PQR (E25) at Lincoln Electric
This 3-day, on-site workshop presented by HSB's experienced staff encourages participation and a certificate of completion will be issued.
CWI certificate holders receive professional development credit hours toward your 9-year renewal with AWS.
This course provides training that meets the needs for supervisors of weld procedure and performance test coupons for meeting QG-106 requirements as well as those looking for a deeper understanding of Section IX and its interplay with the Codes of Construction.
We will cover a review of revisions in the 2025 edition of Section IX.
Small class size
Price: $2,250 (10% discount when you register 3 or more attendees)
Date: June 23 – 25, 2026
Time: 8 AM – 4 PM
Location: Lincoln Electric, 22801 St Clair Ave., Euclid, OH 44117
breakfast and lunch will be provided each day
Workshop Overview:
Join us at Lincoln Electric in Euclid, Ohio for a three-day workshop on ASME Section IX - Welding Requirements with WPS and PQR (E25). Attendees with a working knowledge of ASME Section IX can expect to examine the aspects of Section IX in deeper detail and how the Codes of Construction can impact Section IX rules, add to them, or alter them.
Emphasis will be on best practices for planning and executing the welding of weld procedure qualification coupons to help users get the most benefit from the investment made by their organization. Practical sessions will be included for witnessing test coupon welding, collecting data and supporting records, and writing up the qualification record.
Secondarily, the focus will move to the weld procedure, practices for writing up the specification from the PQR, and considerations in addressing how the Codes of Construction requirements are addressed. These activities will also assist those who review or audit welding documents to improve their understanding of the requirements for the documents.
Additive manufacturing is a rapidly developing technology for manufacturing materials for pressure equipment applications. New for 2023 was the inclusion of Article VI into Section IX for the qualification of additively manufactured material using direct energy deposition (DED) wire and arc techniques. The workshop includes a tour of the additive manufacturing facility at Lincoln Electric, which holds the largest 3D metal printing capacity in North America.
Who should attend?
• Anyone looking for a more in-depth understanding of Section IX
• Those who require training to meet QG-106
• Individuals looking for guidance on how to run a Procedure Qualification Test or how to write up a Procedure Qualification Record (PQR)
• Anyone seeking a better understanding of the interactions between Codes of Construction and Section IX
• Individuals looking for guidance on how to write up Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS)
• Those who review welding documentation (welding engineers, QA personnel)
• Those responsible for managing welding activities
• Those interested in new technology for additive manufacturing
Topics Covered
• History of Section IX
• Section IX Overview
• Procedure Qualification Requirements
• QG-106
• Codes of Construction
• Planning a PQR
• Preparation for welding (forms/MTRS etc.)
• Practical, demonstration of welding processes
• Methods of data collection
• Run sample procedure test, collect data
• Compile PQR records
• Writing up the PQR, (presentation and practical activity)
• Welding Procedure Specifications
• Writing the WPS
• Additive manufacturing
• Section IX Article VI
Meet Your Instructors
Philip Gilston, MSc, MWeldI, CEng, IWEPrincipal Engineer
Phil joined Hartford Steam Boiler in February 2022. He holds a bachelor’s degree in metallurgy and a master’s degree in welding technology. He is a Chartered Engineer registered with the UK Engineering Council and holds an International Welding Engineer diploma. He has also earned a National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors “AI” Commission and an “R” Endorsement.
Prior to joining HSB, Phil worked for a major power company providing welding and materials support for large industrial boiler projects, as well as QA management for Code Certification of Authorization. Within Codes and Standards, Phil provides technical support and training in the areas of welding and fabrication for boilers and pressure vessels.
Phil is active on ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Committees. He currently serves on the Section I Committee as well as being the Chair for Subgroup (SG) Fabrication & Examination of Section I, and a member of SG Materials. He is also a member of the Section IX Committee and the SG General Requirements. Phil also serves on the NBIC Subcommittee Repairs & Alterations.
Alex joined HSB in 1979, after serving in the U.S. Navy as a Main Propulsion Assistant. He holds a B.A. in Chemistry from the College of the Holy Cross and an M.S. in Engineering Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Prior to his assignment to Codes and Standards in 2000, he spent 13 years in Germany, representing HSB in more than 25 countries, serving in roles ranging from Authorized Inspector to Technical Managing Director of HSB International GmbH.
Alex focuses on providing support for ASME Section V and IX, as well as for the European Union Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) (2014/68/EU) and ASME Section III. He is actively involved in inspector training within the company and presents external ASME and National Board Code-related seminars. Alex holds National Board “AI” and “IS” Commissions with "B," "I," "N," "NS," and "R" endorsements. From 1993 to 2002, he served as Chairman of the ISO/TC-11 Technical Committee for Boilers and Pressure Vessels and is currently a member of ASME’s Standards Committee on Nondestructive Examination, Subgroup on International Materials Specifications, Subgroup on Volumetric Methods, Working Group Radiography, Subgroup on Surface Examination Methods, and Subgroup on Brazing. He is a Registered Professional Engineer (Mechanical) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.