Welding records
Welding and NDE documentation review
Weld logs, weld maps, welder and procedure records, material certificates and NDE reports should tell one consistent story. We trace them against each other and report where they do not.
What we trace
- Weld identification on the log, the map and the isometric.
- Welder identification, qualification and continuity records under the applicable code and process, and the procedure used, against the WPS and PQR references.
- Heat numbers on MTRs against the material recorded as installed.
- NDE requests, reports and coverage against the stated requirement.
- Repair history: the original finding, the repair entry and the follow-up examination.
Examples of what the review can surface
- An NDE report that references a weld not on the map.
- A weld log and a weld map that disagree.
- A calibration certificate that expired before the recorded test date.
- An inspection entry that says only “OK” without the criterion or result behind it.
Who it is for
Fabricators and pipe shops assembling record books, contractors preparing turnover packages, and owner representatives who want an independent look at the weld record before they rely on it.
The review is led by an AWS Certified Welding Inspector. Where the governing code or project specification names the requirements, we compare against those. Examples include ASME B31.3, ASME Section IX, API 1104 and AWS D1.1, when they apply to the agreed scope.
What it is not
A documentation review does not accept welds, qualify procedures or welders, or replace the responsible Level III or the Authorized Inspector. Technique approval and personnel certification stay with the responsible parties.
Our findings are limited to the agreed scope and the evidence we examine. We do not guarantee schedule, cost, payment or acceptance.
Common questions
Do you review the welds themselves?
A documentation review covers the records only. If you want observation of the work, we scope defined on-site observation separately, in writing.
Can you help with WPS and PQR records?
We review existing WPSs and PQRs against the applicable code. We can assist in preparing draft WPS documentation from your approved technical inputs; you keep responsibility for code applicability, variables, qualification and authorization, and qualification testing stays with qualified testing providers.
Related
Start with a QC program health check.
Tell us the project, what worries you and whether you want someone on site or prefer remote. We aim to reply within one business day and agree the scope and fee in writing before any work starts or any documents are shared.