STEEL FABRICATION QUALITY CONTROL CHECKLIST

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--- MATERIAL RECEIPT AND INSPECTION ---
[ ] Date of Material Receipt
[ ] Material Order Number
[ ] Supplier Name
[ ] Material Type (e.g., A36, A572) (A36, A572 Grade 50, A572 Grade 50 HPS 70W, Other (Specify))
[ ] Material Thickness (inches)
[ ] Material Width (inches)
[ ] Material Condition (e.g., Normalized, Hot Rolled) (Hot Rolled, Normalized, Cold Drawn, Other (Specify))
[ ] Notes/Discrepancies Observed
[ ] Material Certification Received? (Yes, No)
[ ] Upload Material Certification (if applicable)

--- SHOP DRAWINGS AND FABRICATION PLANS ---
[ ] Shop Drawing Approval Status (Approved, Rejected, Pending Revision)
[ ] Revision Notes (if applicable)
[ ] Shop Drawing PDF
[ ] Shop Drawing Revision Number
[ ] Fabrication Plan Review Status (Approved, Rejected, Pending Revision)
[ ] Discrepancies or Concerns Identified in Drawings/Plans?
[ ] Date of Shop Drawing Approval
[ ] Approved By (Name)

--- CUTTING AND PREPARATION ---
[ ] Material Thickness (mm)
[ ] Cutting Angle Deviation (degrees)
[ ] Cutting Method (Plasma, Oxy-Fuel, Laser, Saw)
[ ] Surface Condition After Cutting (Smooth, Dagger Edge, Rough, Burr Present)
[ ] Notes on Surface Condition or Defects
[ ] Upload Photo of Cut Edge
[ ] Bevel Angle (if applicable) (Not Applicable, As Per Drawing, Deviation Observed)

--- WELDING ---
[ ] Welder ID
[ ] Welding Process Used (SMAW (Stick), GMAW (MIG), GTAW (TIG), FCAW (Flux-Cored), Other (Specify in LONG_TEXT))
[ ] If 'Other' welding process, please specify:
[ ] Welding Current (Amps)
[ ] Welding Voltage (Volts)
[ ] Interpass Temperature (°C)
[ ] Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) Reference (WPS-001, WPS-002, WPS-003, Other (Specify in LONG_TEXT))
[ ] If 'Other' WPS, please specify:
[ ] Visual Inspection Criteria (Check all that apply) (Complete Fusion, No Undercut, No Slag Inclusions (SMAW/FCAW), Proper Weld Profile, No Porosity, Sound Weld, Other (Specify in LONG_TEXT))
[ ] Specify any visual inspection findings:

--- FITTING AND ASSEMBLY ---
[ ] Component Fit-Up Gap (Max. Allowable)
[ ] Alignment Verification (Select all that apply) (Plumb, Level, Square, True, Other (Specify in LONG_TEXT))
[ ] Details of 'Other' Alignment Verification (if applicable)
[ ] Number of Bolted Connections Verified
[ ] Bolt Alignment - Correct? (Yes, No)
[ ] Details of Bolt Alignment Issues (if 'No' selected)
[ ] Component Interference? (Yes, No)
[ ] Details of Component Interference (if 'Yes' selected)
[ ] Attach Photos of Fit-Up & Assembly

--- DIMENSIONAL ACCURACY ---
[ ] Length Verification (Member A)
[ ] Width Verification (Member B)
[ ] Thickness Verification (Plate C)
[ ] Angle Verification (Angle D)
[ ] Radius Verification (Round Bar E)
[ ] Tolerance Compliance (Overall Assembly) (Within Tolerance, Outside Tolerance - Record Deviation, Not Applicable)
[ ] Notes/Comments on Dimensional Accuracy
[ ] Attach Dimensional Verification Photos (If Needed)

--- SURFACE TREATMENT & PAINTING ---
[ ] Surface Preparation Method (Sandblasting, Grinding, Wire Brushing, Chemical Cleaning)
[ ] Surface Profile (Mil)
[ ] Primer Type (Epoxy, Zinc-Rich, Alkyd, Other (Specify))
[ ] Primer Details (if 'Other' selected)
[ ] Dry Film Thickness (DFT) - Minimum (mil)
[ ] DFT Gauge Calibration Certificate
[ ] Topcoat Type (Acrylic, Polyurethane, Epoxy, Other (Specify))
[ ] Topcoat Details (if 'Other' selected)
[ ] Date of Painting
[ ] Inspector Signature

--- BOLTING & FASTENING ---
[ ] Bolt Diameter (inches)
[ ] Bolt Grade/Strength
[ ] Target Torque Value (ft-lbs)
[ ] Actual Torque Value (ft-lbs)
[ ] Torque Application Method (Manual, Hydraulic, Air Impact)
[ ] Bolt Condition (select all that apply) (Clean, No Rust, No Damage, Correct Grade Markings, Proper Lubrication)
[ ] Was a calibrated torque wrench used? (Yes, No, N/A)
[ ] Any unusual observations during bolting?

--- IDENTIFICATION & MARKING ---
[ ] Component Identification Number
[ ] Drawing Revision Number
[ ] Quantity Marked
[ ] Marking Method Used (Stenciling, Etching, Welding, Tagging)
[ ] Marking Location(s) (Edge, Center, Visible Surface, All Surfaces)
[ ] Photograph of Marking (Optional)

--- DOCUMENTATION & RECORD KEEPING ---
[ ] Welder Qualification Certificates
[ ] Material Mill Certificates
[ ] Summary of Non-Conformances & Corrective Actions
[ ] Number of Certified Welders
[ ] Date of Last Internal Audit
[ ] Audit Type (Internal/External) (Internal, External)
[ ] Record of Deviations from Approved Fabrication Drawings
[ ] Inspector Signature

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