QC Inspection Services for Steel Fabricators/Contractors

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Our third-party quality control inspection of steel fabrication focuses on welding inspection, along with the inspection of bolting and painting of structural steel. KTA’s steel inspectors provide Quality Control (QC) services to supplement the fabricator’s or contractor’s in-house QC staff, especially on projects requiring a qualified inspector (e.g., CWI) from an independent inspection firm.

KTA’s QC inspectors perform fabrication inspections and/or non-destructive testing (NDT) under the direct supervision of the contractor’s on-site Project or Quality Control Manager. They conduct visual inspections of materials to ensure conformance with approved specifications, plans, and codes, and verify Certified Material Test Reports (CMTR) for the materials used. Key points in the manufacturing process, including steel mills and steel fabrication shops, are meticulously monitored.

Our certified welding inspectors also witness welder and welding procedure qualification tests as necessary for the project scope. Typical in-process fabrication inspection duties include visual observations, process monitoring, verifying fit-up and assembly dimensional accuracy, and ensuring product completion.

Additionally, steel fabrication inspection services routinely involve performing non-destructive testing (NDT), also known as non-destructive examination (NDE). These services include Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT), and Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT). Inspections occur in steel mills and fabrication shops across the United States, as well as on-site in the field, encompassing various structures such as bridges, stadiums, buildings, towers, poles, and sign structures. For more information on NDE/NDT, please click here.

KTA’s QC Inspection Services Include:

Why Use KTA for QC Steel Inspection Services?

KTA offers comprehensive inspection services for the fabrication of various highway components, including bridge girders, bearings, grid decks, sign structures, light and traffic poles, and pedestrian bridges. Additionally, we provide these services for the fabrication of structural steel used in buildings, tanks, and pipelines. Our inspection services encompass coating inspections, which include surface preparation, painting, galvanizing, and metalizing.

KTA employs experienced and highly qualified Certified Welding Inspectors (CWIs) with certifications in multiple NDT disciplines, as well as extensive coatings experience with NACE and SSPC certifications. Our philosophy is centered on responding promptly to clients’ needs, matching the right inspector to each job, and delivering the necessary documentation.

We have a dedicated support team that offers technical consulting to both field personnel and clients. KTA’s professionals are available to provide expert consultation on welding, NDT, and coatings.

KTA’s QC Steel Inspection Services Will Help Answer The Following: