Prove the Skill. Document the Qualification.

QIT’s Fairbanks testing facility supports individual welders, contractor crews, fabrication shops, and project-specific qualification programs.

Whether you are qualifying one welder or preparing an entire crew for a major project, QIT provides the testing, inspection, and documentation needed to verify performance in accordance with the applicable code and project requirements.

Welder Qualification Testing

Our facility provides testing for both plate and pipe qualifications, including:

• AWS Welder Qualification Testing
• ASME Section IX Qualification Testing
• API 1104 Qualification Testing
• Plate and pipe test coupons
• Bend testing
• Nick-break testing
• Tensile testing
• Coupon cutting and preparation
• Visual examination
• Qualification records
• Certification documentation

From Test Coupon to Final Documentation

QIT can support the complete qualification process, from preparing test coupons and monitoring the test through mechanical testing, evaluation, and final documentation.

Our goal is to provide a clear, efficient testing process so welders and contractors can move forward with the qualifications required for their work.

Before You Schedule

To help us confirm the correct test setup and qualification requirements, please provide:

• Applicable welding code or standard
• Welding process
• Base material
• Pipe or plate size
• Test position
• Required thickness or diameter range
• Applicable welding procedure
• Project or owner-specific requirements

Providing this information in advance helps ensure the correct test configuration is prepared before the welder arrives.

Qualified to the Standard. Ready for the Project.

From individual certifications to project-wide qualification programs, QIT provides dependable welder testing and documentation from our Fairbanks facility.