DIRECT ANSWERWelded joints are controlled through in-process checks, visual and dimensional examination, and the RT, UT, MT, PT or other methods required by approved documents.
Joint inspection plan
- Joint category, material and thickness
- Fit-up, welding parameters and visual criteria
- NDE method, coverage, timing and acceptance
- Repair, re-examination and record closeout
Relevant manufacturing capability
- Manufacturing-stage quality planning
- Multi-method inspection and test coordination
- Traceable release and manufacturing-dossier records
Key notes
- A percentage without method, location and acceptance criteria is ambiguous.