QIT’s Fairbanks testing facility supports individual welders, contractor crews, fabricators, and project-specific qualification programs with code-based testing, coupon preparation, mechanical testing, and qualification documentation.
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AWS Welder Qualification Testing
Welder performance qualification testing performed to applicable AWS requirements and project specifications.
Plate Qualification Testing
Pipe Qualification Testing
Visual Examination
Required Mechanical Testing
Qualification Records
AWS Qualification
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ASME Section IX Welder Qualification Testing
Welder performance qualification testing for applicable ASME Section IX welding requirements.
Pipe and Plate Testing
Process-Specific Qualification
Visual Examination
Bend or Other Required Testing
Qualification Documentation
ASME Section IX
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API 1104 Welder Qualification Testing
Welder qualification testing supporting pipeline welding requirements under applicable API 1104 provisions.
Pipe Qualification Testing
Visual Examination
Nick-Break or Bend Testing
Project-Specific Requirements
Qualification Records
API 1104
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Plate & Pipe Qualification Testing
Qualification testing configured to the required material, welding process, test position, thickness, and project requirements.
Plate Test Coupons
Pipe Test Coupons
Multiple Test Positions
Applicable Thickness Ranges
Project-Specific Testing
Plate & Pipe
05
Coupon Cutting & Preparation
Test coupon preparation and specimen processing to support welder and procedure qualification programs.
Coupon Cutting
Specimen Preparation
Bend Specimen Preparation
Nick-Break Preparation
Mechanical Test Preparation
Sample Preparation
06
Mechanical Testing
Required destructive and mechanical testing used to evaluate qualification test coupons.
Guided Bend Testing
Nick-Break Testing
Tensile Testing
Visual Evaluation
Test Result Documentation
Mechanical Testing
07
WPS / PQR Support
Welding procedure qualification support for projects requiring documented procedure testing and review.
WPS Development Support
PQR Testing Support
Procedure Review
Mechanical Testing Coordination
Qualification Documentation
Procedure Qualification
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Contractor & Crew Qualification Programs
Coordinated testing for contractor crews, shutdowns, project mobilizations, and project-specific qualification programs.
Individual Welder Testing
Group Qualification Sessions
Project-Specific Test Programs
Qualification Tracking
Organized Test Records
Crew Qualification
Before Scheduling
Confirm the requirements before testing.
Providing the test requirements in advance helps QIT confirm the correct qualification setup, material, position, and applicable testing requirements before the welder arrives.
Applicable Code
Welding Process
Base Material
Pipe or Plate Size
Test Position
Required Thickness Range
Applicable Welding Procedure
Project / Owner Requirements
Schedule Qualification Testing
Need to qualify a welder or crew?
Send the applicable code, welding process, material, size, test position, procedure information, and project requirements so QIT can confirm the test setup and availability.
