Weld Coupons

At Imperial Weld Ring, we manufacture custom weld test pipe coupons, test plates, and backing strips for use in weld certification testing per ASME Section IX specifications, and in full compliance with ASME and Pipe Fabricating Institute (PFI) standards. They are designed for welder training and certification, mock fit-up, practice joints, and procedure qualification record (PQR) materials.

All weld coupons are available in steel, carbon steel, stainless steel, chrome-moly, Hastelloy, aluminum, nickel alloys, titanium, and virtually any material or grade. Regardless of material type, full traceability is available as well as mill certification.

All of our pipe, plate, and test coupons are precision machined transverse to grain - never flame cut. Weld coupon dimensions are typically 4” to 6” in length, but can be fabricated to any length required, and to tolerances as tight as ±1°. We provide unlimited customization, including the fabrication of single and or double end-bevel, and in almost any quantity. From small runs of just a few parts to long runs that include thousands of parts per week, we can provide rush services if needed and typical lead times from 2 days to 1 week with JIT services available.

Inquiries should include coupon length, degree of bevel, and the number of beveled ends/sides as applicable. For more information about our weld coupons, see the table below, or contact us directly.

Taper Ring Bevel for GTAW Root Pass

Single Bevel

Double Bevel for Heavy Wall

Compound Bevel

Examples of commonly supplied coupon configurations shown above. Numerous other end preps available. Modifications available for any dimension.

Weld Coupon Capabilities

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