Imperfection screening
Weld Quality Inspection Guide
Connect ISO 13919 quality levels with shop-floor inspection steps for visible weld outcomes.
First checkVisual + size
Measure bead width, surface defects, and obvious discontinuities.
Section checkCut + polish
Cross-sections confirm penetration, fusion, and HAZ shape.
DecisionAccept / adjust
Keep only settings that meet geometry and defect targets together.
Inspection sequence
| Step | Inspection action | Pass signal |
|---|---|---|
| Visual surface | Check top bead continuity, undercut, spatter, oxidation, cracks, and start/stop marks. | No open cracks; bead is continuous; surface defects match the project target. |
| Dimensional check | Measure bead width, reinforcement, penetration depth, and root condition. | Dimensions stay inside the drawing or trial target across repeated samples. |
| Cross-section | Cut at start, middle, and end for long seams or at representative spots for tabs. | Fusion line, porosity, and HAZ shape are consistent. |
| Record | Save photos, settings, material batch, fixture ID, and rejected parameter ranges. | A second operator can reproduce the accepted sample set from the record. |
Next engineering checks
Surface Quality PredictorEstimate roughness, visible imperfections, and quality-level planning against ISO 13919 references.Weld Profile PredictorEstimate simplified weld cross-section geometry and penetration profile.Joint Strength CalculatorEstimate load capacity and safety-factor assumptions for welded joints.Weld Quality Standards MatrixQuality-level references for steel, nickel, titanium, and aluminum laser beam welded joints.Defect Troubleshooting TableCommon symptoms, likely causes, and first checks for weld defect troubleshooting.
Applicable standards
Confirm final requirements against the current standard text, workplace procedure, and project specification before releasing production settings.