Welding Procedure Qualification & Welder Performance Testing
Hurst Metallurgical Research Laboratory provides ISO/IEC 17025 accredited mechanical testing services to support welding procedure qualification records (PQRs) and welder performance qualification (WPQ) testing. We work with manufacturers, fabricators, contractors, and inspection agencies to verify that welded joints meet the mechanical property requirements of applicable codes and specifications.
Our experienced team performs the required testing and provides clear, comprehensive reports to support your qualification documentation.
Welding Qualification Testing Services
Hurst Metallurgical performs the mechanical testing commonly required for welding qualifications, including:
Guided bend testing
Tensile testing
Charpy impact testing
Hardness testing
Macroetch examinations
Metallographic evaluations
Fractography and failure analysis (when required)
Testing is performed in accordance with applicable code requirements and customer specifications.
Applicable Standards
We support qualification testing for a variety of industry standards, including:
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code
API specifications
ASTM testing standards
Customer and project-specific requirements
If your project references another specification, our team can review your requirements and determine the appropriate testing program.
Typical Applications
Our welding qualification services support:
Welding Procedure Qualification Records (PQR)
Welder Performance Qualification (WPQ)
Procedure development
Welding procedure revisions
Contractor qualification
Fabrication quality programs
Customer and regulatory compliance
Mechanical Testing Capabilities
Our laboratory offers a full range of mechanical testing services commonly required for welding qualifications, allowing customers to complete multiple testing requirements through a single laboratory.
Available services include:
Tensile testing
Guided bend testing
Charpy V-notch impact testing
Rockwell, Brinell, Vickers, and Microhardness testing
Macroetch examination
Metallographic analysis
Chemical analysis (when required)
Contact us to discuss your testing requirements. Our team can review your specifications, confirm the appropriate test method and material needed to perform testing, and provide a prompt quotation.