Weld Testing
MIS Testing provide weld procedure and welder qualification services from all three sites to all European and American standards. All sites are supported by extensive machining and mechanical testing capabilities utilising highly experienced technical staff to carry out evaluation.
Welding Engineering Services
Compliance with welding quality standards and the provision of competent welding engineering personnel is becoming an increasing requirement of engineering projects. Certain projects may require a named authorised Welding Co-ordinator or a European Welding Engineer. MIS Testing, Manchester can provide a Chartered Welding Engineer qualified to European Welding Engineer and International Welding Engineer status.
MIS Testing, Manchester provide wide ranging welding engineering services including consulting, feasibility studies, welder training, weld procedure and welder qualification services.
BS EN ISO 3834 assessment and evaluation can be completed to establish compliance or identify any shortfalls.
Welding engineering services are available to support businesses complying with project requirements. A technical review of specifications and designs can be completed at enquiry stage to identify potential fabrication or welding issues. Attendance at meetings can be arranged to provide technical representation regarding fabrication or welding issues.
Feasibility studies can be completed to review existing welding and fabrication methods and recommend alternative solutions aimed at improving productivity.
In addition full technical support is provided regarding weld joint design, weld consumable and weld process selection. Weld procedures can be developed and qualified for welding the full range of ferrous and non ferrous materials.
Specifications
Material Specifications, Fabrication and Welding Specifications can be prepared and reviewed.
Welder Training
Welder training is provided by experienced welding instructors and can be tailored for specific applications. Welders can be trained to use the FCAW, GMAW, GTAW, SMAW and STT processes in modern fully equipped facilities. Welders can be trained to weld both ferrous and non ferrous alloys. Lectures in the theory of metallurgy, weld design, weld processes and the welding of specific materials can be provided and if required tailored for specific applications.
Brazing and Soldering Operator Training
Operator training is provided by experienced instructors and can be tailored for specific applications. Operators can be trained in brazing and soldering processes in modern fully equipped facilities.
Weld Procedure Development
Weld procedures and welding sequences can be developed for specific applications.
Weldability
Full scale weldability evaluation trials can be completed on pipeline and structural materials. All aspects of weldability trials can be completed including welding, non destructive examination, corrosion testing, mechanical testing and a detailed certification records.
Weld Procedure Documentation
Weld procedure documentation including Weld Procedure Proposal, Weld Procedure Qualification Record and Weld Procedure Specification are provided.
Weld Procedure Management
If required weld procedures can be managed by MIS Testing Manchester, welding can be completed on site or at MIS Testing facilities. All consumables, equipment and prepared materials, non destructive examination, corrosion and mechanical testing can be provided by MIS Testing. All welding parameters are monitored and recorded using calibrated equipment. Weld procedure management provides obvious benefits when weld procedures require a fast track solution. If required third party inspection can be arranged.
Weld Procedure Qualification
Weld procedures can be qualified in accordance with all American, British and European codes and standards including API 1104, AWS DI.I, ASME IX, ANSI B31.1, ANSI B31.3, BS 4515, BS EN ISO 15614-1 & DNV OS F101.
MIS Testing provide all the required services to successfully qualify a weld procedure to the required specification. The services include consumables, material preparation, monitoring, non destructive examination, post weld heat treatment, third party witness and all certification records.
Welder Qualification
If required welder qualifications can be managed by MIS Testing Manchester, welding can be completed on site or at MIS Testing facilities. MIS Testing provide all the required services to successfully qualify welders and welding operators to the required specification. The services include consumables, material preparation, monitoring, non destructive examination, third party witness and complete certification records.
MIS Testing also advise on certificate prolongation and associated updates.
Weld Parameter Monitoring
MIS Testing, Manchester can provide calibrated portable arc monitors (PAMS) and operators to monitor procedure or production welding parameters on site or at MIS Testing facilities.
Weld Procedure Review
Weld procedures and associated documentation can be reviewed for compliance with applicable specifications. Existing weld procedures can be reviewed for suitability for particular applications.