What Is Visual Welding Inspection?
Visual Inspection non destructive testing is a form of non-destructive testing and is one of the many ways we test the quality of welds here at Weld Qual Services. During a visual welding inspection a weld is examined through the eyes to determine the quality of the weld, identifying any imperfections on the surface of the weld. Some common fabrication and welding discontinuities that can show up during a visual inspection include undersized welds, surface cracking, undercut, overlap, burn through, either incomplete or excessive root penetration, and excessive reinforcement.
Visual Welding Inspection is the most commonly used method of non destructive weld testing within the fabrication & welding industry, despite often not being thought of as a non destructive testing method. Carrying out a visual welding inspection may find surface breaking indications and fabrication and welding profile imperfections.
All fabrication and welding standards require visual inspection to be performed and various application standards would have varying levels of discontinuities allowed to reach a visual inspection of welds standard.
Visual welding inspection requirements in standards such as EN 1090 / ISO 3834 / ISO 17637 etc require inspection before, during and after the weld has been completed to determine its functionality and usability.
Visual welding inspection is an important job, and must be carried out by trained professionals. Weld Qual Services offer a training program to ensure that you are professionally certified to carry out this task to a high standard compliant with all appropriate rules, regulations and legislations.
Visual Welding Inspection Training
We also offer one day courses delivered either on site at your workshop or a nominated location for visual inspection of welds. This satisfies the requirement of EN 1090-2 where 100% visual inspection of welding is required.
Weld Qual are one of the UK’s leading providers of Welder Training and Welding Certification for all sectors of industry. Get in touch today to book yourself onto one of our competitively priced courses.
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