At Ironhand Welding, we provide professional welder performance qualification testing for individual welders, fabrication shops, contractors, and employers seeking to verify welding capabilities.

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Our qualification services are administered and evaluated by an AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), helping ensure that welders demonstrate the skills required to produce welds that meet the applicable qualification requirements.

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Whether you're an experienced welder looking to document your abilities or a company qualifying its workforce, Ironhand Welding delivers professional testing, clear documentation, and dependable service.

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REQUEST A QUALIFICATION TEST

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PROFESSIONAL WELDER QUALIFICATION SERVICES

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SKILL IS EARNED. QUALIFICATION IS VERIFIED.

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Welder performance qualification testing demonstrates a welder's ability to produce acceptable welds using a specified welding process, position, joint configuration, and other applicable essential variables.

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Ironhand Welding provides qualification testing based on applicable welding codes, approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), and project requirements.

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Our services include:

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• Welder performance qualification testing

• Visual examination of qualification test welds

• Guided bend testing coordination and evaluation

• Welding Performance Qualification Record (WPQR/WQTR) documentation

• Review of qualification test requirements

• Qualification testing for individuals and company personnel

 

Testing requirements and acceptance criteria are established according to the applicable code and qualification procedure.

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OUR QUALIFICATION PROCESS

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01 — TEST REQUIREMENTS

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We begin by identifying the applicable welding code, welding process, material, test position, joint configuration, and required qualification range.

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02 — WELDING PERFORMANCE TEST

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The welder completes the designated test coupon using the specified welding procedure and required testing conditions.

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03 — INSPECTION & EVALUATION

 

Completed test welds undergo visual examination and any required mechanical testing, such as guided bend tests, in accordance with the applicable qualification requirements.

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04 — QUALIFICATION DOCUMENTATION

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Upon successful completion, qualification results are documented in a Welder Performance Qualification Record, reviewed and signed by the AWS Certified Welding Inspector.

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The qualification record identifies the welding variables, testing results, and applicable qualification ranges.

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WHY CHOOSE IRONHAND WELDING?

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BUILT ON INTEGRITY. BACKED BY EXPERIENCE.

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AWS Certified Welding Inspector

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Qualification testing and documentation are supported by professional welding inspection knowledge and industry experience.

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Code-Based Testing

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Testing is conducted according to the applicable welding code, approved procedure, and specified qualification requirements.

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Professional Documentation

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Successful tests are documented with clear qualification records that employers and contractors can use to verify a welder's demonstrated capabilities.

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Individual & Company Testing

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Whether you are qualifying one welder or coordinating testing for an entire workforce, we can help establish a practical testing plan.

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WHO NEEDS WELDER QUALIFICATION?

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Welder performance qualification is important for businesses and individuals working on projects where documented welding proficiency is required.

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Our services are designed for:

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• Structural steel fabrication shops

• Welding contractors and construction companies

• Manufacturing and industrial facilities

• Maintenance and repair contractors

• Individual welders seeking documented qualifications

• Employers onboarding or evaluating welding personnel

 

QUALIFICATION RECORD VERIFICATION

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CONFIDENCE THROUGH DOCUMENTATION.

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Ironhand Welding supports qualification record verification to help employers and contractors confirm welding performance testing information.

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Our qualification lookup service provides an additional resource for reviewing applicable records maintained by Ironhand Welding.

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VERIFY A WELDER QUALIFICATION

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SCHEDULE YOUR WELDER QUALIFICATION TEST

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READY TO PUT YOUR SKILLS TO THE TEST?

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Whether you need to qualify yourself, verify a new employee's welding ability, or arrange testing for your fabrication team, Ironhand Welding is ready to help.

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Contact us to discuss your welding process, testing requirements, scheduling, and pricing.

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REQUEST A QUALIFICATION TEST

IRONHAND WELDING

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Welding Inspection • Qualification • Training

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Built on Integrity. Backed by Experience.

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www.ironhandwelding.org

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Qualification records document successful testing under specified requirements. They do not constitute an AWS-issued certification or guarantee acceptance by every employer, project, or governing authority. Continued qualification validity is subject to applicable code requirements, including continuity where required.