Welding and coating inspection and NDT tests

During production of steel structures the client may need daily or spot welding inspections in order to check the welding process during the production, as well as to verify the compliance of items with approved design and of codes or specifications applicable.

Once welding is done, daily or spot non-destructive testing through radiographic, magnetic, ultrasonic and penetration tests, visual inspections and other NDT methods may be used in order to check the quality of welded products.

Furthermore NDT can be used to monitor, improve or control manufacturing processes and detect flaws due for in-service activity such as stress cracking, corrosion, erosion and heat damage.  
Finally, coating inspections are to check the painting in order to guarantee the durability and avoid corrosion.

The activity is carried out in accordance with the RINA governance model, which safeguards impartiality and prevents conflict of interest situations.

Deliverables

The technical inspection service is carried out according to the following 3 main steps:

• documentation check: RINA examines the technical documentation, codes, standard and project specifications
• scheduling activities, based on information available from client and or manufacturer
• site inspection: control is kept performing through inspections in the construction site, carried out during the realization of the works and aimed at verify the compliance of the job with the code standard.

On client basis, we usually issue:

• daily inspection report
• deficiencies list report
• tracking log (traceability of checked marks of components and monitoring the actual work in progress)
• non conformities.

Why RINA?

We act as an independent body to ensure the progress of the performance in respect of integrity, independence and confidentiality requirements. We already count in our staff technicians with a long and solid experience in solving problem concerning welding field and non-destructive testing.

Our personnel have the following international accreditations and qualifications:

• welding inspectors: IWI comprehensive level – welding inspector CSWIP 3.1 and 3.2 or certified welding inspector CWI according to AWS
• NDT personnel certified level 2 and  3 according to ISO9712 or ASNT  or recommended practice SNT-TC-1A with experience harmonized ISO standard, ASME code, AWS code
• NACE or FROSIO painting/coating inspector (level 2, 3). 

Finally, our IT tools allow being prompt for each single request for inspection and to coordinate several teams. 

Q&A

Are you able to manage overseas job?
Yes we have inspectors in all the countries and project manager dedicated to coordinate the inspections locally, from the countries where the production is based to the countries where the steel structure are shipped.