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What to include in an NDE inspection request

A better request produces a faster, more accurate scope. These details help an inspection provider understand the question before arriving on site.

Identify the item

Provide the component name or tag, quantity, location, drawing or part number, dimensions and photographs. Mark the specific welds or examination areas when possible.

Describe the material and condition

State the material grade if known, manufacturing process, coating or surface condition, service condition, temperature and whether the item is new, repaired or in service.

Explain the inspection objective

Describe the suspected condition or reason for inspection. Examples include weld quality, cracking, porosity, lamination, wall thickness, corrosion monitoring or repair verification.

Provide project requirements

Share the applicable specification, procedure, technique, examination coverage, acceptance criteria, reporting format and any client approval or witness requirements.

Confirm access and schedule

Describe whether work is at a shop or field site, available access, height or confined-space considerations, isolation status, surface preparation and the required date or outage window.

Include a contact for technical questions

Name the person who can clarify drawings, scope and disposition during the work. Rapid answers help avoid pauses and assumptions.

Discuss your inspection requirement

This guide is general information, not a substitute for applicable project requirements or a qualified review of the actual component. Contact VeriTech with the material, geometry, access and inspection objective to discuss an appropriate scope.

Need the right inspection method?

Share the material, component, suspected discontinuity and project requirements. VeriTech will help scope an appropriate examination.

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