Welding

Welding quality is critical to the structural integrity, reliability, and service performance of fabricated components. Alabama Metallurgical Consulting provides independent evaluation of welding and fabrication practices for industrial, commercial, and legal applications.

Our expertise includes all standard arc welding processes, including manual, semi-automatic, and automatic methods, and spans a wide range of base materials and joint configurations.

Expertise also includes evaluation of weld cladding and overlay applications used for corrosion resistance, wear protection, and dimensional restoration.

Alabama Metallurgical Consulting provides support for qualification and review of welding procedures and personnel, including preparation and evaluation of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ). 

Services may include review of essential variables, testing requirements, acceptance criteria, and compliance with applicable codes and standards.

Technical support is also provided for optimization of welding practices, troubleshooting, quality assurance, supplier qualification, and risk mitigation efforts.