Weld Testing & Inspection Services 

OXARC’s Certified Welding Inspection Services

As part of our commitment, OXARC offers Welding Inspection and Testing services. This division of OXARC is capable of performing visual and non-destructive testing of welds along with structural steel and high-strength bolting inspections. Welder certification and training are offered at our WABO-accredited testing facility.

Ensuring Quality With Expert Welding Inspection 

OXARC Welding Inspection and Testing is accredited through the Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO) to perform welder certification and training in the following processes: SMAW (stick), FCAW (flux core), GMAW (MIG) and GTAW (TIG).

We perform testing on plate, pipe, light gauge metals, stainless steel, aluminum, rebar and special materials on request. 

Our welding inspection services consist of three primary stages: 

  1. Prior to welding work: This stage involves basic inspection requirements such as checking whether welding symbols are clearly specified in documents and drawings, flux is appropriate and properly handled, mechanical properties and testing are identified and all roles are appropriate for the work. 
  2. During welding: Our professionals will check that the welder meets qualification requirements, has proper technique and analysis, adheres to good welding practices, displays confidence and meets essential variables during welding. 
  3. Upon completion: Once welders complete their project, our experts will analyze whether the length, location and size of the weld match the specifications or drawing, perform a hardness check and check whether temporary attachments were removed, quality and placement comply with standards, contaminations were removed and local heating bandwidth is adequate, among other things. 

Accredited by WABO: A Mark of Trust and Excellence 

Our staff consists of Certified Welding Inspectors (CWI/AWS), ASNT Level II and III technicians for Magnetic Particle (MT), Liquid Penetrant (PT), Ultrasonic (UT) and Visual (VT), testing along with certifications for ICBO and WABO. OXARC Welding Inspection and Testing also provides welding consulting along with procedure qualifications and develops written welding procedures specifically for your operation. 

We made it our priority to attain WABO accreditation because it is one of the most recognized standards throughout the industry. This accreditation allows us to provide welders and consumers with effective welding testing and inspection services and perform duties to exact specifications and codes. 

We service areas throughout the Inland Northwest, including Washington, Idaho, Oregon and Montana. OXARC’s approach is to work one-on-one with each client to provide services with the most qualified personnel and appropriate test methods. Our commitment is to provide quality and timely services of maximum benefit to our customers, thereby assuring loyalty and respect.

OXARC Welding Inspection and Testing offers a full range of technical capabilities and supporting consultation for Non-Destructive Testing and related services. Our staff has a direct line of communication with the experts in welding such as Lincoln Electric, ESAB, Avesta Stainless, Stoody, Select Arc, Eutectic, and Thermal Arc.
OXARC Welding Inspection and Testing staff experience and expertise is well represented by the types and levels of their local and national certifications and licensing. The diversity of our team, our project management system and OXARC resources provides our clients with a comprehensive NDT program that can be tailored to meet their specific requirements.

OXARC, Inc. Welding Inspection and Testing specializes in the areas of welding inspection and non-destructive testing along with welder certification and upgrading. With OXARC’s commitment to the welding industry we have the ability to give the client a highly trained and professional work force to assist with their needs, whether it be welder certification, inspection testing, or our professional services on the proper welding process and procedure.

Advanced Weld Testing Technologies at OXARC

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT): Preserving Material Integrity 

OXARC Welding Inspection and Testing offers a full range of technical capabilities and supporting consultation for Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and related services. Our staff’s experience and expertise are well represented by the types and levels of their local and national certifications and licensing. The diversity of our team, our project management system and OXARC resources provides our clients with a comprehensive NDT program that can be tailored to meet their specific requirements.

OXARC, Inc. Welding Inspection and Testing specializes in the areas of welding inspection and non-destructive testing along with welder certification and upgrading. With OXARC’s commitment to the welding industry and non-abrasive methods, we have the ability to give the client a highly trained and professional workforce to assist with their needs, whether it be welder certification, inspection testing or our professional services on the proper welding process and procedure. 

Upholding Industry Safety With OXARC’s Weld Testing 

Our welding testing services involve structured guidelines and protocols that allow us and other welders to follow. These guidelines help to ensure safety, consistency and reliability throughout welding operations. Some of the ways we uphold safety during the weld testing procedure include: 

  • Adherence to various industry standards: To ensure safety and quality, each of our welding experts follows standards in accordance with WABO, ICBO and AWS. 
  • Comprehensive documentation: We maintain thorough documentation to keep track of welding procedures and records, helping us reference traceability and compliance with safety standards. 
  • Precise development: We consider all the essential variables during welding testing for each project to ensure welders perform the weld accurately and maintain optimal weld quality. 
  • Continuous improvement: As an industry-leading company, we make it our duty to review and refine our welding testing services with new best practices to enhance the safety and efficiency of welding operations. 

Welder Certification and Qualification With OXARC 

Pathways to Professional Welding Certification 

To help welders gain professional welding certification, we provide corporate and individualized welding training courses for various expertise levels and industry standards and processes. This method of experience-based learning helps welders in training understand technical industry standards and terminology while gaining critical hands-on skills. 

Providing this sort of training means trainees need excellent assistance from qualified professionals. That’s why OXARC employs certified experts with vast knowledge and specialized expertise in welding inspection and training for accurate evaluations of each trainee’s progress. 

Our weld inspection procedures help to verify the quality and preciseness of welds, while testing techniques help to identify inconsistencies and inefficiencies. These processes combined influence improved project performance along welders. 

Diverse Welding Processes and Materials Expertise 

OXARC’s diverse range of welding processes our experts can test is comprehensive with processes like: 

  • Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
  • Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) 
  • Flux core arc welding (FCAW)
  • Gas metal arc welding (GMAW) 

We can also perform qualification and certification tests on plate, pipe, stainless steel and other specially requested materials. 

Why Partner With OXARC for Welding Testing and Inspections 

A Legacy of Welding Excellence 

OXARC is dedicated to providing quality products and services to its customers. Professional leadership, quality products and services and commitment to our industry keep OXARC providing our customers with the products and solutions they need. Our staff has a direct line of communication with the experts in welding such as Lincoln Electric, ESAB, Avesta Stainless, Stoody, Select Arc, Eutectic and Thermal Arc, making our services an ideal choice for diverse industries. 

Leveraging the Latest in Welding Technology 

To maintain our high standards of quality and safety in welding, we make sure to continually invest in the most cutting-edge welding technology and update our state-of-the-art facilities to handle newer welding equipment and processes. In addition to these aspects contributing to more accurate welding inspection and testing, it also ensures better quality welds and improved opportunities for welders to accurately see where and how they can improve. 

Connect With OXARC for Premier Welding Testing and Inspection 

OXARC’s primary goal is to deliver enhanced safety and quality welding through our consumers’ projects and our welding testing and inspection. To help you maintain your reputation as a competent organization, our qualified and experienced staff are always ready to assist through our comprehensive knowledge, technical skills and OXARC welding certification. 

Your First Step Toward Guaranteed Welding Quality 

Our various accreditations, welding processes and materials available for testing are proof of our dedication to industry standards. If you’re looking for specialized expertise and improved quality assurance, contact our professionals at OXARC online today to schedule an appointment or call us at (800) 765-9055.