Quality Control
Verify the work meets standard, with visual weld inspection, WPS verification, welder qualifications, material traceability, and ITR management.
Quality control is where standards are checked and proven. TSQA's inspectors carry out visual weld inspections, verify welding procedures and welder qualifications, review material traceability, and manage inspection and test records, so you can demonstrate that the work meets specification.
Quality Control Services
Visual Weld Inspection
Weld quality is critical in any fabrication or construction environment. Our experienced inspectors carry out visual weld inspections to identify surface defects, poor workmanship, and non-conformances, ensuring welds meet the applicable standards and project specifications.
Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) Verification
A WPS defines how welding must be carried out to achieve the required result. We verify that your welding procedure specifications are fit for purpose, correctly documented, and aligned with the applicable codes and standards.
Welder Qualifications
Using qualified welders is not just best practice, it is often a contractual and regulatory requirement. We assess and verify welder qualifications to confirm your team has the competency to carry out the work to the required standard.
Material Traceability & Certification Review
Knowing where your materials came from and that they meet specification is fundamental to quality control. We review material certifications and traceability documentation to ensure what has been supplied matches what was specified and ordered.
Inspection & Test Record (ITR) Management
ITRs are the evidence that inspections and tests have been carried out correctly. We manage your ITR process from creation through to completion, ensuring records are accurate, complete, and ready to support project handover and client sign-off.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a visual weld inspection check for?
A visual weld inspection checks welds for surface defects, poor workmanship, and non-conformances against the applicable standards and project specifications.
It is one of the most common and cost-effective forms of weld quality control. TSQA's inspectors identify issues so they can be corrected before they affect the finished work.
What is a Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)?
A Welding Procedure Specification, or WPS, is a document that defines how a weld must be carried out to achieve the required result, including the variables that must be controlled.
Verifying that your WPS is fit for purpose and correctly aligned to the relevant codes helps ensure welds are done to standard. TSQA verifies WPS documentation against the applicable codes and standards.
Why do welder qualifications matter?
Using qualified welders is often a contractual and regulatory requirement, not just good practice, because it provides evidence that the person doing the work has the competency to meet the required standard.
TSQA assesses and verifies welder qualifications so you can demonstrate that your team is competent for the work.
What is material traceability?
Material traceability is the ability to show where a material came from and that it meets the specification that was ordered.
It relies on reviewing material certifications and documentation so that what was supplied matches what was specified. TSQA reviews material certification and traceability records so quality can be relied on through the project.