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Scope of Welding Consultancy Services
In short: We provide welding and NDT consultancy to fabricators, shipyards and EPC contractors in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Vasai-Virar, Palghar and across Maharashtra. The work covers welding procedure development, welding coordination under ISO 14731, weld failure investigation, QA and QC system setup, and NDT procedure and personnel support. Led by Mr. Prakash Jadhav, our founder, an AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI, ID 733626) and TWI CSWIP inspector with over 26 years in welding inspection, certified by TUV to EN ISO 14731.
Quick facts
- Based at: Mahalaxmi Industrial Estate, Vasai (E), Vasai-Virar, Thane-Palghar 401208.
- Who we work with: fabrication units, shipyards and ship repair yards, EPC contractors, pressure part manufacturers and equipment buyers.
- Codes we work to: ASME Section IX, AWS D1.1 and D1.6, ISO 3834, ISO 9606, ISO 15614, ISO 14731, IS 2062 and IS 800, plus class society rules for DNV, ABS, Lloyds Register and IRCLASS.
- Materials: carbon steel, stainless steel, duplex and super duplex, Inconel and nickel alloys, titanium, aluminium.
- Engagement: one-off assignment, retained support across a project, or a resident welding coordinator for the duration of a job.
- Fees: quoted per scope on request. Call +91 8169178256 or message us on WhatsApp.
What companies actually call us for
- Welding procedure development. Drafting the WPS, running and documenting the PQR, and getting the set accepted by your client or the classification society. This is the commonest request and usually comes with a deadline attached to a production start date.
- ISO 14731 welding coordination. Acting as, or setting up, the responsible welding coordination function a fabricator needs under ISO 3834 certification. Our founder holds the TUV EN ISO 14731 certification this requires, which few consultancies in the Mumbai region can say.
- Weld failure investigation. When a weld has cracked, failed NDT or been rejected by a client, establishing why before you repeat the mistake. Typically involves examining the joint, reviewing the WPS and parameters actually used, and reporting the root cause with a corrective action.
- QA and QC system setup. Building the Inspection Test Plan, Quality Assurance Plan, method statements and record structure a client audit will ask for, for fabricators who have won a coded job but never had to document one.
- NDT procedure and personnel support. Writing NDT procedures to code, reviewing existing ones, and advising on the method and personnel qualification a given job requires.
- Audit preparation and support. Getting a shop ready for a client, class or statutory audit, and attending it with you.
When consultancy is cheaper than finding out the hard way
Most of the expensive problems we see are avoidable and come from the same handful of causes: a WPS that was never qualified for the thickness actually being welded, welder certificates that expired or lost continuity mid-project, an NDT method chosen that cannot find the defect type that matters, and documentation assembled after the fact rather than as the work progressed. Any of these can hold up a handover or fail an audit long after the welding is done.
✅ 1. WPS, PQR, WPQ Development
- Creation and qualification of Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)
- Supervision and documentation of Procedure Qualification Records (PQR)
- Welder Performance Qualification (WPQ) in line with ASME, AWS, ISO, etc.
- Code compliance: ASME Sec IX, AWS D1.1, ISO 15614, API 1104, etc.
✅ 2. Welder Training & Certification
- Customized welder training programs
- Skill assessment and upgrade
- Welder certification as per client/project/class requirements
✅ 3. On-Site Welding Supervision
- Technical support for complex welds
- Welding sequence and heat input control
- Review of consumables, joint design, and parameters
✅ 4. Welding Audits & Quality Control
- Plant/site audits for welding quality systems
- Documentation review (WPS, WPQ, consumables, traceability)
- Root Cause Analysis for weld failures and rejections
🔍 Scope of NDT Consultancy Services
✅ 1. NDT Procedure Development
- Customized procedures for RT, UT, LPT, MPT, VT, UTG, PMI
- Approval of procedures as per ASNT, ISO 9712, SNT-TC-1A, API
✅ 2. NDT Personnel Training & Certification
- Level I & II training programs in:
- Radiography Testing (RT)
- Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
- Magnetic Particle Testing (MPT)
- Dye Penetrant Testing (LPT)
- Visual Inspection (VT)
✅ 3. NDT Audits & Performance Evaluation
- NDT system audits
- Operator skill testing and qualification
- Review of calibration logs, test records, and reports
✅ 4. NDT Supervision & Site Support
- On-site technical assistance during shutdowns, construction, or fabrication
- Witnessing of NDT activities and third-party coordination
- Defect interpretation and disposition advice
🏭 Industries Served
- Oil & Gas (Upstream, Midstream, Downstream)
- Power Plants (Thermal, Nuclear, Hydro, Solar)
- Marine & Shipbuilding
- Structural Steel Fabrication
- Aerospace & Defense
- Railways & Metro Projects
- Pressure Vessels & Piping
- Heavy Engineering & Infrastructure
📈 Benefits & Profitability of These Services
💡 1. Quality Improvement
- Reduce weld defects, repair costs, and material wastage
- Increase production quality and customer satisfaction
💡 2. Cost Efficiency
- Prevent rework, shutdowns, and costly non-conformities
- Minimize inspection delays through proper planning
💡 3. Risk Reduction
- Avoid critical failures in high-pressure/high-stress environments
- Ensure safety compliance with minimal liability
💡 4. Compliance & Documentation
- Achieve smooth third-party, client, or regulatory audits
- Meet international standards without penalties or rejections
💡 5. Enhanced Productivity
- Streamline welding workflows and inspection coordination
- Maintain project schedules and reduce bottlenecks
💡 6. Competitive Advantage
- Certified systems and trained personnel increase company credibility
- Helps win international tenders, EPC contracts, and export projects
🎯 Why Choose Our Welding & NDT Consultancy?
- Team of experienced AWS-CWI, CSWIP, ISO 9712 Level II/III professionals
- Expertise in multi-material welding: carbon steel, stainless steel, duplex, titanium, Inconel, etc.
- In-depth knowledge of oil & gas, marine, structural, and heavy fabrication standards
- End-to-end service: From design to final inspection and handover
Frequently asked questions
Can you develop a WPS and PQR for our fabrication unit?
Yes, and it is our most requested service. Send us the joint details, material, thickness range and the applicable code or client specification, and we will quote the scope. Call +91 8169178256.
What is ISO 14731 welding coordination, and do we need it?
ISO 14731 defines the welding coordination function, meaning the person responsible for welding quality and the technical knowledge they must hold. If you are seeking or maintaining ISO 3834 certification, or a client specification calls for it, you need that function in place. We can act in it or help you set it up internally.
A weld on our job has cracked. Can you find out why?
Yes. Weld failure investigation involves examining the joint, reviewing the WPS against the parameters actually used, checking material and consumable records, and reporting the root cause with a corrective action. The point is to stop it recurring, not just to pass the repair.
How much does welding consultancy cost?
It depends on the scope and whether you need a one-off assignment, retained support across a project, or a resident coordinator. Tell us the problem and the deadline and we will quote.
Do you work at our premises?
Yes. Most consultancy work happens at the client plant. We are based at Vasai (E) and work across Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Vasai-Virar, Palghar, Bhiwandi and the wider Maharashtra industrial belt, travelling elsewhere in India on request.
Can you help us prepare for a client or class audit?
Yes. We review your documentation and shop practice against what the auditor will actually ask for, close the gaps, and attend the audit with you if you want.
Our client wants ISO 3834 certification. Where do we start?
With an honest gap assessment of what you already have, because most fabricators have more in place than they think and less documented than they need. Send us the certification level your client is asking for and we will tell you what the work involves.
