At AQSS our highly experienced team of Inspectors provides quality Witness Testing, Witness Inspection, Welding, Material and Third Party Inspection Services as per customer specifications and needs.

1. Certified inspectors are needed to carry out effective Welding Inspections
Though not always seen, welding is an important aspect for fabrication of all kinds of object and
materials from small cars, machineries, equipments to large and huge buildings. It is an essential
manufacturing process performed in almost every major industry. Whenever a material is welded it
has to use by a human, so a minor defect in the welding process can cause huge harm to the people
who are using it and those are near it. Therefore, weld quality and integrity are critical to safety.
In order to avoid such circumstances, Welding Inspection are being integrated by the
manufacturers in their operations. This Welding Inspection can identify various aspects like
cracking, porosity, incomplete penetration, misalignment, inclusions, and lack of fusion and similar
conditions, which can compromise weld strength that may be the major concern of harm to the
lives. However, Welding Inspection also reduces costs by detecting discontinuities in the early
stages of manufacturing, thus reducing the cost of rework and extending the life of components by
detecting and correcting flaws. Some of the industries also go for Witness Testing, where each
weld is inspected and tested before it is fabricated into an actual model.
As welding can affect people's lives, it is important that a certified inspector carries out Welding
Inspection for safety on a regular basis. The welding inspectors also must ensure that the welding
work to uphold the standards set by industry associations.
A welding inspector has the responsibility to monitor all aspects of the welding process before,
during and after welding process to ensure that the finished products are safe to use. They have to
carry out Welding Inspections and all the needed Witness Testing procedures to ensure that the
end products are made in accordance with a code or specification and comply with the stated
requirements of that code or specification of the specified industry. Thus, the inspector must
therefore be proficient in carrying out Welding Inspection in accordance with the relevant code or
specification acceptance criteria.

2. In order to conduct some of the necessary welding tests, such as checking for cracks and testing
welding strength, an inspector may need to use flashlights and magnifying glasses. These are also
utilized to determine whether a welding joint has any cold welds or undercuts. As in such cases
welding work may easily ruin one’s vision, especially if the welder is not careful when using a hot
rod near a metal object, it is very important for welding inspectors have impeccable vision. Some
employers even require annual vision checks to qualify for carrying out the welding and needed
inspections. A welding inspector must have a clear understanding of all the welding techniques, and
aside from inspecting, must be able to weld and test metal samples for appropriate welding
techniques and processes. Above all, a welding inspector should have a certification to perform
inspections in a specific field.
However, a certified welding inspector will effectively take care of all these aspects and leave you
with no errors. They will excel in ensuring that the quality and safety of welded work in all metal
structures are met appropriately by delivering you with quality end products. Certainly, a certified
welding inspector plays a vital role in the fabrication industry or any other mechanics based
industry. The welding inspector's responsibilities have a direct bearing on final product quality and
thus public safety. Thus, by adhering to specifications and following an inspection plan they help
industry avoid repairs and costly project delays. Also they are necessary in the manufacture of a
finished quality items to meet industry standards. Learn more at http://www.aqss-
usa.com/inspection-services.asp