» All welded joints on pressure boundaries are Ultrasonically tested to ensure 100% weld penetration
The hand-held weld tester enables direct non-destructive testing of welds during production, eliminating the requirement for external verification. This initiative, driven by a collaborative effort involving key contributors within the company, aims to enhance the quality and efficiency of weld verification while ensuring adherence to world-class manufacturing standards.
» Ultrasonic Flaw Testing Device
The challenges faced in weld verification processes prompted the decision to implement the hand-held weld tester. Previously, our production team relied on sending weld samples for X-ray analysis every three months. However, given the high volume of welds conducted daily in our gasket factory, increasing the frequency of weld joint inspections became crucial. The goal was to significantly improve weld verification on a day-to-day basis.
» Quality Inspector Josephine Motsifane testing a set of soft cut gaskets
» Thami Mdluli and Josephine Motsifane, our diligent Quality Inspectors, recently participated in a comprehensive training course focused on mastering the operation of the testing machine.
Anticipation grew as we awaited the delivery of the ultrasonic testers, with an estimated arrival date of March 10, 2023. The Quality Manager and two inspectors underwent a comprehensive three-day training course to learn how to effectively operate the units and set the testing parameters.
The introduction of the hand-held ultrasonic weld testers represents a significant milestone for KLINGER Mzansi, demonstrating our commitment to achieving world-class quality control practices. By conducting weld inspections directly during the welding process, we eliminate the need to send samples to third-party facilities for verification, thereby streamlining our quality assurance workflow. This immediate verification enhances inspection frequency and ensures the proficiency of our welders.
With a strengthened ISO9001 Quality Management System in place, KLINGER Mzansi is well-positioned to continually enhance its product offerings, delivering improved quality and reliability to our valued customers.
» Example of a PASSED weld
» Example of a FAILED weld
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