WELDING INSPECTION CHECKLIST

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--- PRE-WELDING INSPECTION ---
[ ] Joint Thickness (min/max)
[ ] Root Gap (inches/mm)
[ ] Bevel Angle (degrees)
[ ] Joint Type (Butt, Fillet, Corner, Lap)
[ ] Surface Conditions (Clean, Rust, Mill Scale, Paint, Contamination)
[ ] Notes on Surface Conditions/Preparation
[ ] Pre-Weld Photo(s)
[ ] Date of Pre-Weld Inspection

--- WELDER QUALIFICATION & DOCUMENTATION ---
[ ] Welder ID Number
[ ] Welding Process Qualification (SMAW (Stick), GMAW (MIG), GTAW (TIG), FCAW (Flux-Cored), Other (Specify in Long Text))
[ ] If 'Other' Process Selected, Specify:
[ ] Qualification Expiration Date
[ ] Welder Qualification Certificate (PDF/Image)
[ ] Current Status (Active, Inactive, Suspended)
[ ] Hours Welded for Qualification

--- MATERIAL VERIFICATION ---
[ ] Material Thickness (inches/mm)
[ ] Material Grade (A36, A572 Grade 50, ASTM 1018, Other (Specify))
[ ] Material Specification (e.g., ASTM A36)
[ ] Material Traceability Information (Heat Number, etc.)
[ ] Material Coating (if applicable) (None, Galvanized, Painted, Other (Specify))
[ ] Coating Type (if applicable)

--- JOINT PREPARATION ---
[ ] Root Gap (mm)
[ ] Bevel Angle (degrees)
[ ] Surface Cleanliness Rating (1-5, 1=Poor, 5=Excellent)
[ ] Cleaning Method Used (Grinding, Wire Brushing, Sandblasting, Mechanical Cleaning, Chemical Cleaning)
[ ] Notes on Joint Condition/Preparation
[ ] Joint Preparation Photos (Pre-Weld)
[ ] Joint Type (Butt, Lap, T-Joint, Corner Joint)

--- WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION (WPS) COMPLIANCE ---
[ ] WPS Number Verified? (Yes, No, N/A)
[ ] Welding Process (e.g., SMAW, GMAW, GTAW) (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, Other)
[ ] Preheat Temperature (°C)
[ ] Interpass Temperature (°C)
[ ] Welding Current (Amps)
[ ] Shielding Gas Type (If applicable) (Argon, CO2, Argon/CO2 Mix, Other, Not Applicable)
[ ] Notes on WPS Compliance Observations

--- VISUAL WELD INSPECTION (DURING & AFTER) ---
[ ] Weld Bead Width (mm)
[ ] Weld Bead Height (mm)
[ ] Undercut Depth (mm)
[ ] Overlap (mm)
[ ] Weld Profile (Cross-Section) (Convex, Concave, Flat, Other - Specify Below)
[ ] Describe Other Weld Profile (if selected)
[ ] Presence of Slag Inclusions (Yes, No, Uncertain)
[ ] Describe any Weld Defects Observed (e.g., porosity, cracks, etc.)
[ ] Upload Weld Photographs (Front, Side, Cross-Section)
[ ] Overall Weld Appearance (General Condition)

--- NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT) ---
[ ] NDT Method Performed (Visual Testing (VT), Radiographic Testing (RT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT), Other (Specify))
[ ] Description of NDT Procedure Used
[ ] NDT Results Report (e.g., RT film, UT data)
[ ] UT Scan Angle (Degrees)
[ ] RT Exposure Time (Seconds)
[ ] Acceptance Criteria Used (ASME Section V, AWS D1.1, Project Specification, Other (Specify))
[ ] Details of any Indications Found (Size, Location, Type)
[ ] Disposition of Indications (Acceptable, Repair, Reject)

--- POST-WELD HEAT TREATMENT (PWHT) ---
[ ] Maximum Heating Rate (°C/hr or °F/hr)
[ ] Soaking Temperature (°C or °F)
[ ] Soaking Time (Hours)
[ ] Cooling Rate (°C/hr or °F/hr)
[ ] Heating Method (Furnace, Induction, Flame, Other (Specify in LONG_TEXT))
[ ] Details of 'Other' Heating Method (if selected above)
[ ] Start Date/Time of PWHT
[ ] End Date/Time of PWHT
[ ] Any deviations from the specified PWHT procedure?
[ ] PWHT Inspector Signature

--- DOCUMENTATION & RECORD KEEPING ---
[ ] Welding Inspection Date
[ ] Welding Completion Date
[ ] WPS Number Used (WPS-001, WPS-002, WPS-003, Other (Specify in Long Text))
[ ] Notes/Comments on WPS Application (If 'Other' selected above)
[ ] Welder Qualification Certificates
[ ] WPS Document (Copy)
[ ] Inspection Results Summary
[ ] Inspector Signature
[ ] Inspector Name (Printed)

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