AWS Certified Welding Inspection and Testing By Testing Service Corporation

NDT Welding Inspection

Non-destructive testing (NDT) for the inspection of field and fabrication shop welding for construction in accordance with the American Welding Society (AWS). Welded connections are checked and compared to the applicable codes, specifications and project drawings.

Visual Welding Inspections (VT)

NDT personnel are Certified Welding Inspectors through the American Welding Society and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for visually inspecting welds.

In addition, personnel have to meet the minimum requirements with regards to training, certification testing, experience and thoroughly familiar with equipment. Inspections can be performed on new construction, or modifications to existing structures.

AWS Codes include:

• D1.1, Structural Welding Code for Steel
• D1.2, Structural Welding Code for Aluminum
• D1.3, Structural Welding Code for Sheet Steel
• D1.4, Structural Welding Code for Reinforcing Steel
• D1.5, Bridge Welding Code

Inspectors are capable of inspections for the following techniques.

Ultrasonic Weld Testing (UT)

Technicians are certified Level 2 UT technicians and are able to interpret and evaluate findings with respect to applicable codes, standards and specifications. Tests are performed in accordance with AWS D1.1 and D1.5 codes.

Magnetic Particle Weld Testing (MT)

Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) – Technicians are certified Level 2 MT technicians and are able to interpret and evaluate tests using a portable yoke and color contrast MT particles. Tests are performed in accordance with AWS D1.1 and ASTM E 709.

Liquid/Dye Penetrant Weld Testing (PT)

Technician will perform tests in accordance with ASTM E 165, Standard Test Method for Liquid Penetrant Examinations, AWS D1.1 & AWS D1.5.

Detailed Welding Inspection Reports Delivered Quickly

Using our cutting-edge Daily Field Reporting system, we're able to create detailed reports that can be emailed to you right from our field technicians, so you know very quickly when something is wrong or if an inspection passes.

Our Steel Inspection Technicians Are...

• Thouroughly Training
• Certified through the American Welding Society and ANSI
• Highly experienced within their field
• Local Union Workers

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