Weld inspection.
Weld inspection.
(OP)
Is it not welding inspector’s duty to clean the welds (oily sand or dirt from welds) before examining welds? We have a CWB certified welding inspector(CANADA). He is not agreeing to do so. I am asking to all experienced professionals, what the industry practice is.






RE: Weld inspection.
What? Is the welder not willing to clean off slag or weld beads? Seems like a sorry thing to PO the inspector of the product you are trying to "sell" as a professional job.
Now, when the inspector gets there (after welding) HE is supposed to wipe clean the area with solvent and do a final cleanup FOR the inspection itself, and is supposed to remove ALL inspection chemicals (dye penetrant residue, pink overspray, mag particle adhesive or lubricant, and all of HIS rags and flamable debris!
Let's say there is a 6 week delay after welding and the area has rusted. Then, the PM better have a budget to either re-grind the weld to bright metal. But the inspector is NOT a "grinder" and should NOT be a grinder and polisher. After all, what he grinds off is removing weld metal.
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(I am a former CWI and ASNT Level III...thus I've inspected many, many, many welds!)
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Maine Professional and Structural Engineer.
(Just passed the 16-hour SE exam, woohoo!)
RE: Weld inspection.
for in-service equipment, the contract/proposal is what matters. i've got examples of projects where the client cleaned for the inspection, where myself and coworkers have cleaned, and projects where we subbed the cleaning out under our contract. Anytime i am responsible for access or cleaning, there is a lot of discussion upfront. The word "Inspection" does not include cleaning, but a well-written proposal should also exclude "Cleaning/Preparing Welds" and project expectations should be discussed upfront.
RE: Weld inspection.
RE: Weld inspection.