ISO 17637 - NDE of Fusion Weld – Visual Examination

WELDING INSPECTOR VISUAL INSPECTION

Duties Condition
i. Code Compliance – must refer to:
 Application Standard
 Quality plans/ inspection check list – type
600mm (max.)
of and extent of inspection
 Drawing – Check fit up and dimension
 QC procedure – for document control,
material handling, WPS, electrode storage,
etc.  Illumination:
ii. Good workmanship -350 lux (min.)
iii. Assist with Quality Control to ensure -500 lux (rec.) – normal shop/office
welded items meet specified requirement lighting
iv. Ensure any inspection aids are in good  Access:
condition and appropriately calibrated. -600mm to surface
-viewing angle not less than 30°
v. Ensure Safety equipment is available and
Tool/Aids
be aware of safety regulation
 Access for direct visual
vi. Documentation control – ensure all
-Mirrored boroscope
report/record are completed as required
-fibre optic viewing system
 Auxiliary lighting (to give suitable contrast
Requirement
and relief)
i. Familiar with standard, rules and
 magnifying glass/lens (X2 to X5)
specification
 torch/flash light
ii. ]informed about the weld procedure to be
temperature indicating crayon
used
 Measuring Devices
iii. Have good vision
-flexible tape/ steel ruler
- voltmeter & ammeter or multimeter
- welding gauges
-weld gap gauges
-misalignment (hi-lo) gauges
Report Details
 Name of manufacturer/fabricator
 Identification of item examined
 Material type and thickness
Codes & Standard  Type of joint and weld process
CODES DESCRIPTION  Acceptance criteria
ISO 17637 NDE of Fusion Weld – Visual  Locations and type of imperfection
Examination rejected
EN 453 WI vision should be checked every  Name of inspector and date of
12 months examination