SECTION-1

(Typical duties of Welding Inspectors)

ISO 17637 (Non Destructive Examination of Fusion Welds – Visual examination)

Vision: In Accordance with EN 473 and Checked every 12 Months

Illumination: Minimum Illumination 350 lux but recommends a Min of 500 lux

Access: 600 mm view with not less than 30 degree angle.

Duties of Welding Inspector:

Before Welding: Material, WPS, Welding Equipment; Personnel; Consumables; weld fit-up and
preheat.

During Welding: Weather, Process, Preheat/ Inter-pass T, Welding Consumables, Root/Inter-run

& Welder approval/Qualification.

After Welding: Weld Identification, Weld appearance, dimensions, drawing, NDT, Repair, PWHT,
Pressure/Load Test and Documentation.

Important points to Remember

1.) ISO 17637 (Non Destructive Examination of Fusion Welds – Visual examination)
2.) BS EN 473 (Non-destructive testing. Qualification and certification of NDT personnel.
General principles)
3.) 600 mm view with not less than 30 degree angle with Min 350 Lux ( 500 Lux
recommended )
4.) Magnifying lens used shall be X2 to X5