Expertise in Materials Integrity and Joining
Welding and material integrity directly impact the safety, performance, and lifecycle of industrial assets. BQCIS Welding & Materials Consulting provides expert technical guidance to help clients achieve reliable weld quality, select suitable materials, and prevent costly failures in service.
Our certified welding engineers (CWEs), metallurgists, and materials specialists deliver comprehensive support across all project stages. We develop and review Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ) in accordance with ASME IX, AWS D1.1, and API 1104.
In addition, our metallurgical experts conduct failure investigations to determine root causes of cracks, corrosion, or structural anomalies. Whether during fabrication, commissioning, or operation, BQCIS ensures your materials and welds meet the highest standards of strength, durability, and compliance.
Key Consulting Activities
Key Benefits of Our Advisory Support
Assured Weld Quality & Compliance
Comprehensive review of WPS/PQR/WPQ ensures code-compliant, defect-free welding and consistent production quality.
Extended Asset Life
Proper material selection and weld integrity help extend the operational life of assets in corrosive or high-stress environments.
Reduced Risk of Failure
Expert failure analysis and corrective recommendations reduce recurrence risk and ensure safer operations.
Optimized Material Performance
Balanced material and weld selection ensures strength, durability, and cost efficiency across all applications.
Success Story
WPS Review Prevents Costly Rework on Critical Piping
A contractor preparing to weld a high-pressure alloy pipeline required third-party review of its WPS to ensure weld integrity before qualification.
BQCIS welding engineers audited the proposed WPS and PQR, identifying insufficient preheat and interpass controls for the alloy. Adjustments were made to prevent hydrogen-induced cracking and improve weld toughness.
The revised procedure passed all mechanical and NDT tests during qualification, eliminating risk of future rework. The client avoided potential multi-million-dollar losses and established a best-practice WPS library for future projects.