WELDING QUALITY CHECKLIST

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--- PRE-WELD PREPARATION ---
[ ] Joint Type Verified (e.g., Butt, Lap, Fillet) (Butt, Lap, Fillet, T-Joint, Corner, Other)
[ ] Material Cleanliness (e.g., Rust, Oil, Scale) (Clean, Slight Contamination, Significant Contamination - Requires Cleaning)
[ ] Joint Gap (mm)
[ ] Material Thickness (mm)
[ ] Notes on Joint Preparation
[ ] Photo of Joint Before Welding (Optional)
[ ] Root Pass Preparation (if applicable) (Backing Bar Used, Hot Pass Used, No Root Pass Prep Required)

--- WELDING PROCEDURE ADHERENCE ---
[ ] WPS Number Verified? (Yes, No, Not Applicable)
[ ] Welding Process Verified (e.g., GMAW, GTAW, SMAW)? (Yes, Matches WPS, No, Deviation Required (Documented), Not Applicable)
[ ] Welding Current (Amps) - Verified?
[ ] Welding Voltage (Volts) - Verified?
[ ] Travel Speed (inches/minute) - Verified?
[ ] Shielding Gas Type Verified? (Yes, Matches WPS, No, Deviation Required (Documented), Not Applicable)
[ ] Any Deviations from WPS? If Yes, Detail Below:
[ ] Upload WPS Document (for reference)

--- WELD APPEARANCE & PROFILE ---
[ ] Weld Bead Profile (Convex, Concave, Flat, Undercut, Other (Specify in LONG_TEXT))
[ ] Details regarding profile (if 'Other' selected)
[ ] Undercut Present? (Yes, No)
[ ] Undercut Description (if Yes)
[ ] Porosity Observed? (Yes, No)
[ ] Porosity Description (if Yes)
[ ] Slag Inclusion Present? (Yes, No)
[ ] Slag Inclusion Description (if Yes)
[ ] Weld Bead Width (mm)
[ ] Weld Appearance Photos

--- DIMENSIONAL ACCURACY ---
[ ] Weld Size (mm/inches)
[ ] Throat Thickness (mm/inches)
[ ] Root Opening (mm/inches)
[ ] Weld Offset (mm/inches)
[ ] Actual Weld Length (mm/inches) - Compared to Design
[ ] Alignment Verification (Vertical/Horizontal/Angular) (Vertical, Horizontal, Angular)
[ ] Angular Misalignment (degrees) - If Applicable
[ ] Joint Fit-Up (Correct, Minor Adjustment Needed, Major Adjustment Needed)
[ ] Notes/Discrepancies related to Dimensional Accuracy

--- NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT) ---
[ ] Visual Inspection Method (ASME Section V, AWS D1.1, Company Standard, Other (Specify in LONG_TEXT))
[ ] Visual Inspection Notes/Observations
[ ] Dye Penetrant Inspection Performed? (Yes, No)
[ ] Dye Penetrant Penetration Time (seconds)
[ ] Dye Penetrant Development Time (minutes)
[ ] Radiographic Testing Performed? (Yes, No)
[ ] Radiography Images (if performed)
[ ] Radiography Interpretation Notes (if performed)
[ ] Ultrasonic Testing Performed? (Yes, No)
[ ] Ultrasonic Scan Angle (degrees)

--- DESTRUCTIVE TESTING (DT) (IF APPLICABLE) ---
[ ] DT Method Performed (Tensile Test, Bend Test (Room Temperature), Bend Test (Heat Treated), Impact Test, Macroetch, Other (Specify in LONG_TEXT))
[ ] DT Method Specification (e.g., ASTM, AWS)
[ ] Tensile Strength (MPa/psi)
[ ] Elongation (%)
[ ] Bend Angle (degrees) - Room Temperature
[ ] Bend Angle (degrees) - Heat Treated
[ ] Macroscopic Examination Results (grain size, porosity, etc.)
[ ] DT Report/Certificate
[ ] Deviations from Specified DT Procedure and Explanation

--- WELDER QUALIFICATION & DOCUMENTATION ---
[ ] Welder ID Number
[ ] Welding Process Certified For (SMAW (Stick), GMAW (MIG), GTAW (TIG), FCAW (Flux-Cored), Other (Specify))
[ ] Specific Materials Certified For (e.g., Steel Grade)
[ ] Date of Certification Expiration
[ ] Upload Welder Certification Document
[ ] Welder Signature
[ ] Any Restrictions/Limitations on Certification

--- POST-WELD TREATMENT (IF APPLICABLE) ---
[ ] Type of Post-Weld Treatment Applied (Stress Relief, Solution Annealing, Heat Treatment (Specify), None)
[ ] Maximum Temperature (°C/°F)
[ ] Soaking Time (hours)
[ ] Cooling Rate (°C/°F per hour)
[ ] Detailed Procedure Description
[ ] Heat Treatment Chart/Record
[ ] Heat Treatment Completion Date
[ ] Furnace ID

--- MATERIAL TRACEABILITY & DOCUMENTATION ---
[ ] Material Certification Available? (Yes, No)
[ ] Upload Material Certification (e.g., Mill Certificate)
[ ] Material Specification Number
[ ] Batch/Lot Number
[ ] Supplier Name
[ ] Date of Material Receipt
[ ] Notes on Material Traceability (if any)

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