DIRECT ANSWERA welding/NDE RFQ must identify joint categories, materials, thicknesses, process and qualification requirements, NDE method and coverage, timing, acceptance criteria, repair and re-examination. Link these to the governing design documents and ITP.
Welding and NDE schedule
- Joint map and weld type
- WPS/PQR/welder qualification basis
- RT/UT/MT/PT method, extent and stage
- Acceptance, repair and records
Relevant manufacturing capability
- Drawing, datasheet and equipment-list manufacturability review
- Self-manufactured and coordinated-supply scope identification
- Technical, quality, document and delivery clarification
Key notes
- Writing '100% NDE' without method or acceptance basis leaves major ambiguity.