Weld Inspection Services – CSWIP, PCN and CWI
Protect your components' longevity with Element's globally recognized weld inspection services. Our CSWIP, PCN and CWI certified experts deliver thorough evaluations at every fabrication stage, reducing failure rates and extending operational life. With independent third-party verification and expertise across ferrous and non-ferrous materials, we ensure your components meet required quality standards.
What are Weld Inspection Services – CSWIP, PCN, and CWI at Element?
Weld inspection is the systematic evaluation of welds before, during, and after the fabrication process. At Element, we provide comprehensive third-party inspection services using certified CSWIP (qualified to 3.1 Welding Inspector and 3.2 Senior Welding Inspector levels), PCN, and CWI inspectors who evaluate weld quality throughout the entire fabrication lifecycle using calibrated equipment and data logging machines to confirm joint configuration, set-up, temperatures and record all essential welding data.
What can Element offer you for weld inspection services?
Key tests offered
Key tests offered
Element's weld inspection services ensure your welds meet required quality standards. Our tests include:
- Visual inspections
- Destructive testing
- Non-destructive testing
- Welding procedure specification monitoring and approval
- Welding process auditing and improvement services
- Equipment verification
- Documentation and reports verification
- Third-party witnessing
- Welding Procedure Qualification Record (WPQR)
- Welder Performance Qualification (WPQ)
Methods and solutions offered
Methods and solutions offered
We provide complete lifecycle inspection services through our team of qualified experts with credentials including Certified Welding Inspectors (CWI), Certified Welding Engineers (CWEng), and International Welding Engineers (IWE). Following the authorization of the Preliminary or Proposed Weld Procedure Specification (pWPS) and the sourcing of the material and consumables, our approach ensures early detection of issues and swift corrective action.
Components and materials we test
Components and materials we test
Our certified inspectors evaluate welds across ferrous and non-ferrous materials, ensuring comprehensive quality assessment regardless of material type. Our expertise spans components across energy, aerospace, defense, transportation, and construction sectors, with specialized knowledge of manufacturing processes in all aspects of welding requirements.
Cutting-edge equipment we use
Cutting-edge equipment we use
Our inspectors utilize calibrated equipment and data logging machines to confirm joint configuration, set-up, temperatures and record all essential welding data.
Which labs offer this service
Which labs offer this service
Our team operates from Materials Testing hubs across the world, providing global access to our expert capabilities. Find your nearest Materials Testing hub on our Locations Page.
Your Challenges, Our Solutions
Weld Failure Risk
Shortened Component Lifespan
Quality Compliance Complexity
Process Inefficiencies
Why Choose Element
Triple Certification Excellence
Complete Lifecycle Coverage
Independent Authority
Global Expert Network
3Major certifications
2CSWIP
8,500+Engaged experts worldwide
4Major sectors served
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Frequently asked questions
What does the weld inspection process involve?
Our inspectors evaluate welds before, during, and after fabrication. Following the authorization of the Preliminary or Proposed Weld Procedure Specification (pWPS) and the sourcing of materials and consumables, we use calibrated equipment to monitor joint configuration, temperatures, and essential welding data to ensure comprehensive quality assessment.
What is involved in your welding procedure approval process?
We begin with authorization of the Preliminary/Proposed Weld Procedure Specification (pWPS), followed by sourcing materials and consumables. Our CSWIP and PCN inspectors then use calibrated equipment and data logging machines to verify joint configuration, set-up, and temperatures while recording all essential welding data of the new welding procedure.
How do you support certification requirements?
We organize third-party witnessing on behalf of our customers if required, leveraging our strong relationships with Certifying Authorities specializing in oil, gas, and marine industries who recognize our strengths as a test laboratory with welding testing and certification capabilities.
Certification authority network
We maintain strong working relationships with Certifying Authorities across oil, gas, and marine industries who recognize our strengths as a test laboratory with welding testing and certification capabilities. This network, combined with our recognized testing and certification capabilities, streamlines your certification process and provides additional verification options including third-party witnessing that we can organize on your behalf.
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