Ensuring Weld Integrity Through Expert Examination
Weld Visual Inspection (WVI) is a specialized form of Direct Visual Testing focused on evaluating weld quality to verify compliance with design and safety requirements. Since welds often represent critical stress points in a structure or component, thorough inspection is essential before, during, and after welding operations.
Certified Welding Inspectors (CWIs) assess weld profiles, dimensions, discontinuities, and workmanship against applicable standards (AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX, API 1104). This includes verifying joint preparation, monitoring process parameters, and inspecting completed welds for surface flaws and geometry accuracy.
BQCIS deploys internationally certified CWIs and NDT personnel equipped with advanced lighting, magnification, and weld measurement tools. Our inspectors ensure conformance to client specifications, applicable codes, and industry best practices—providing a vital layer of assurance for fabrication, construction, and maintenance projects.
Key Weld VT Activities
Key Benefits of Weld Visual Inspection
Early Defect Detection
Identifies surface flaws immediately after welding, enabling prompt repairs before more costly nonconformance issues occur.
Ensure Code Compliance
Confirms that all welds meet industry standards such as AWS, ASME, and API, ensuring structural safety and compliance.
Cost-Effective Quality Control
Provides a fast and affordable inspection solution to verify welding workmanship during fabrication and construction.
Guides Further NDT
Determines whether additional NDT methods such as Ultrasonic (UT) or Radiographic Testing (RT) are necessary.
Success Story
CWI Prevents Use of Defective Structural Welds
During a major construction project, welds on critical steel members required 100% visual inspection before assembly.
BQCIS CWIs inspected all groove and fillet welds using calibrated weld gauges and high-intensity lighting. Several joints were found with unacceptable undercut and undersized legs.
Defective welds were repaired before erection, avoiding significant rework and ensuring structural integrity. Early detection prevented costly post-installation corrections.