Welding symbols and weld sizes clearly specified in drawing and related documents.
Weld joint designs and dimensions clearly specified in drawings and related documents.
Weld maps identify the welding procedure specification (WPS) to be used for specific weld joints.
Dimensions detailed and potential for distortion addressed.
Welding consumables specified.
Proper handling of consumables, if any, identified.
Base material requirements specified (such as the use of impact tested materials where notch ductility is a requirement in low temperature service).
Mechanical properties and required testing identified.
Weather protection and wind break requirements defined.
Preheat requirements and acceptable preheat methods defined.
Post-weld heat treatment (PWHT) requirements and acceptable PWHT method defined.
Inspection hold-points and NDE requirements defined.
Additional requirements, such as production weld coupons, clearly specified.
Pressure testing requirements, if any, clearly specified
Competency of welding organization to perform welding activities in accordance with codes, standards, and specifications specified
Roles and responsibilities of engineers, welding organization, and welding inspectors defined and appropriate for the work.
Independence of the inspection organization from the production organization is clear and demonstrated.
WPS(s) are properly qualified and meet applicable codes, standards and specifications for the work.
Procedure qualification records (PQR) are properly performed and support the WPS(s).
Welder performance qualifications (WPQ) meet requirements for the WPS.
NDE examiners are properly certified for the NDE technique.
NDE procedures are current and accurate.
Calibration of NDE equipment is current.
Welding machine calibration is current
Instruments such as ammeters, voltmeters, contact pyrometers, have current calibrations.
Storage ovens for welding consumables operate with automatic heat control and visible temperature indication.
Heat treatment procedure is available and appropriate
Pressure testing procedures are available and detail test requirements.
PWHT equipment calibration is current.
Pressure testing equipment and gauges calibrated and meet appropriate test requirements.
Material test certifications are available and items properly marked (including back-up ring if used ;).
Electrode marking, bare wire flag tags, identification on spools of wire, etc. as-specified.
Filler material markings are traceable to a filler material certification.
Base metal markings are traceable to a material certification.
Recording of filler and base metal traceability information is performed.
Base metal stampings are low stress and not detrimental to the component.
Paint striping color code is correct for the material of construction.
PMI records supplement the material traceability and confirm the material of construction.
Weld preparation surfaces are free of contaminants and base metal defects such as laminations and cracks.
Preheat, if required, applied for thermal cutting c. Hydrogen bake-out heat treatment, if required, performed to procedure.
Weld joint is free from oxide and sulfide scales, hydrocarbon residue, and any excessive build-up of weld-through primers.
Weld joint type, bevel angle, root face and root opening are correct.
Alignment and mismatch is correct and acceptable.
Dimensions of base materials, filler metal, and weld joint are correct.
Piping socket welds have proper gap.
Preheat equipment and technique are acceptable.
Preheat coverage and temperature are correct.
Reheat, if required, applied to thermal cutting operations.
Preheat, if required, applied to remove moisture
Filler metal type and size are correct per procedure.
Filler metals are being properly handled and stored.
Filler metals are clean and free of contaminants.
Coating on coated electrodes is neither damaged nor wet.
Flux is appropriate for the welding process and being properly handled.
Inert gases, if required are appropriate for shielding and purging.
Gas composition is correct and meets any purity requirements.
Shielding gas and purging manifold systems are periodically bled to prevent back filling with air.
Welder is responsible for quality craftsmanship of weldments
Welder meets qualification requirements
Welder understands welding procedure and requirements for the work.
Special training and mock-up weldments performed if required.
Welder understands the inspection hold-points.
Essential variables are being met during welding.
Filler material, fluxes, and inert gas composition/flow rate.
Purge technique, flow rate, O2 analysis, etc.
Rod warmers energized or where rod warmers are not employed, the welder complies with maximum exposure times out of the electrode oven.
Preheating during tack welding and tack welds removed (if required).
Welding technique, weld progression, bead overlap, etc.
Equipment settings such as amps, volts, and wire feed.
Preheat and interpass temperatures.
Travel speed (key element in heat input).
Heat input (where appropriate).
Mock-up weldment, if required, meets requirements with welder and welding engineer.
Welder displays confidence and adheres to good welding practices.
Tack welds to be incorporated in the weld are of acceptable quality.
Weld root has adequate penetration and quality.
Cleaning between weld passes and of any back-gouged surfaces is acceptable.
Additional NDE performed between weld passes and on back-gouged surfaces shows acceptable results.
In-process rework and defect removal is accomplished.
In-process ferrite measurement, if required, is performed and recorded.
Final weld reinforcement and fillet weld size meets work specifications and drawings.
Size, length and location of all welds conform to the drawings / specifications / Code.
No welds added without approval.
Dimensional and visual checks of the weld don’t identify welding discontinuities, excessive distortion and poor workmanship.
Temporary attachments and attachment welds removed and blended with base metal.
Discontinuities reviewed against acceptance criteria for defect classification.
PMI of the weld, if required and examiner’s findings indicate they comply with the specification.
Welder stamping/marking of welds confirmed.
Perform field hardness check.
Verify NDE is performed at selected locations and review examiner’s findings.
Specified locations examined.
Specified frequency of examination.
NDE performed after final PWHT.
Work of each welder included in random examination techniques.
RT film quality, IQI placement, IQI visibility, etc. complies with standards.
Inspector is in agreement with examiners interpretations and findings.
Documentation for all NDE correctly executed
Verify post-weld heat treatment is performed to the procedure and produces acceptable results.
Paint marking and other detrimental contamination removed.
Temporary attachments removed.
Machined surfaces protected from oxidation.
Equipment internals, such as valve internals, removed to prevent damage.
Equipment supported to prevent distortion.
Thermocouples fastened properly.
Thermocouples adequately monitor the different temperature zones and thickest/thinnest parts in the fabrication.
Temperature monitoring system calibrated.
Local heating bandwidth is adequate.
Insulation applied to the component where required for local heating.
Temperature and hold time is correct.
Heating rate and cooling rate is correct.
Distortion is acceptable after completion of the thermal cycle.
Hardness indicates an acceptable heat treatment
Verify pressure test is performed to the procedure
Pressure meets test specification.
Test duration is as-specified.
Metal temperature of component meets minimum and maximum requirements.
Pressure drop or decay is acceptable per procedure.
Visual examination does not reveal defects.
Perform a final audit of the inspection dossier to identify inaccuracies and incomplete information.
All verifications in the quality plan were properly executed.
Inspection reports are complete, accepted and signed by responsible parties.
Inspection reports, NDE examiners interpretations and findings are accurate.
