DIRECT ANSWERA weld map gives every pressure-boundary joint a stable identity so material heats, welders, WPSs, consumables, NDE, repairs and heat-treatment records can be traced to the built vessel. It must follow approved drawing revisions and actual shop joints.
Weld-map release checks
- Joint number and drawing location
- Material and part identities either side of the joint
- WPS, welder and production date
- NDE, repair and PWHT record references
Relevant manufacturing capability
- Manufacturing-stage quality planning
- Multi-method inspection and test coordination
- Traceable release and manufacturing-dossier records
Key notes
- A neat drawing without record links is not a traceability map.