DIRECT ANSWERTraceability proves that each pressure part uses the accepted material and links its physical identity to certificates, receipt, cutting transfer, welding and final dossier.
Traceability chain
- Heat/lot and purchase identification
- Receiving acceptance and supplementary tests
- Marking transfer through cutting and forming
- Material map, weld map and final records
Relevant manufacturing capability
- Material identification and traceability control
- Qualified welding and heat-treatment process planning
- NDE, repair and manufacturing-record closeout
Key notes
- A certificate detached from the physical part is not traceability.