This is a 3-day, on-site workshop. Questions related to the material presented will be addressed by our experienced staff. Audience participation is encouraged and expected.
A Certificate of Completion will be issued to each attendee upon completion of the workshop.
CWI certificate holders receive Professional Development credit hours toward your 9-year renewal with AWS.
Deadline to register: August 29, 2025
Small class size (limited seats available)
Breakfast and lunch will be provided each day.
Price:
Early bird registration: $1,550 through July 24
Regular price: $1,850 (July 25 – August 29)
(10% discount when you register 3 or more attendees)
Date:
September 16-18, 2025
Time:
8 AM – 4 PM
Location:
Lincoln Electric
22801 St Clair Ave.
Euclid, OH 44117
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, and 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. Section IX 2023 Edition saw 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 wanting 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, IWE
Principal Engineer
Philip_Gilston@hsb.com
Phil Gilston joined HSB in February 2022, bringing extensive expertise in metallurgy and welding technology. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy and a Master's degree in Welding Technology. As a Chartered Engineer registered with the UK Engineering Council, Phil also holds an International Welding Engineer diploma and a National Board "AI" Commission with an "R" endorsement.
Before joining HSB, Phil contributed significantly to a major power company, where he provided welding and materials support for the manufacture and construction of large industrial boiler projects, as well as repairs and alterations of pressure components. He also managed quality assurance for the Code Certification of Authorization program.
At HSB, Phil specializes in technical support and training for welding and fabrication processes related to boilers and pressure vessels, leveraging his in-depth knowledge of Codes and Standards.
Phil is actively involved with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Committees. He serves as Chair for the Subgroup on Fabrication & Examination of Section I and is a member of several committees, including SG Materials, TG Additive Manufacturing, BPV I Main Committee, and Section I Executive Committee. Additionally, he serves as Vice Chair of Section IX Subgroup General Requirements and is a member of the BPV IX Main Committee. His contributions extend to the National Board Inspection Code (NBIC), where he participates in the Subcommittee on Repairs & Alterations and the Task Group on Interpretations.
Alex Garbolevsky, P.E.
Senior Engineer
Alex_Garbolevsky@hsb.com
Alex Garbolevsky joined HSB in 1979 following his service 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. Before his assignment to the Codes and Standards group in 2000, Alex spent 13 years in Germany, representing HSB in over 25 countries. During this time, he held various roles, including Authorized Inspector and Technical Managing Director of HSB International GmbH, a subsidiary of HSB.
Alex specializes in supporting ASME Section V and IX, the European Union Pressure Equipment Directive (PED 2014/68/EU), and ASME Section III. He is actively involved in inspector training within HSB and frequently delivers ASME and National Board Code-related seminars to external audiences.
He holds National Board "AI" and "IS" Commissions with "B," "I," "N," "NS," and "R" endorsements. From 1993 to 2002, Alex served as Chairman of ISO/TC-11, the Technical Committee for Boilers and Pressure Vessels. He is currently an active member of several ASME committees, including the 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.
Alex is also a Registered Professional Engineer (Mechanical) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Special Recognition
Teresa Melfi
Technical Fellow
Teresa_Melfi@lincolnelectric.com
Teresa Melfi is a Technical Fellow with the Lincoln Electric Company, bringing over 30 years of experience in the welding industry. Her expertise spans the manufacture, design, and application of welding machines, consumables, and processes. Teresa supports the global welding and additive manufacturing communities through active participation in standards bodies, industry and academic projects, and technical seminars. Her collaborative efforts with designers, specifiers, fabricators, owners, insurers, and classification societies contribute to the development of safe and meaningful rules for welding and additive manufacturing.
Teresa plays a leading role in shaping industry standards, currently serving on or chairing numerous committees for the American Welding Society, the International Institute of Welding, the Canadian Welding Bureau, API, ASME, and ISO. These committees focus on welding qualifications, consumables, and additive manufacturing. She has authored numerous technical papers and holds multiple U.S. and international patents related to welding processes, fabrication, metal alloys, test methods, and welding consumable slag systems.
Recently, Teresa was honored as a Counselor of the American Welding Society and a Fellow of the International Institute of Welding. She is a passionate advocate for education and career opportunities in skilled trades and actively supports the involvement of underrepresented populations in welding and engineering.