QUALITY ASSURANCE & TESTING

QUALITY ASSURANCE & TESTING SERVICES

SMD Structures & Utilities maintains rigorous quality assurance and testing protocols to ensure every component meets the highest standards for utility infrastructure. Our comprehensive quality control system covers every stage of manufacturing, from material inspection to final product verification.

Dimensional Inspection

• 100% Visual Inspection: Comprehensive visual examination of all components
• Dimensional Verification: Precise measurement of all critical dimensions
• Hole-to-Hole Spacing: ±1/16" tolerance verification for field assembly
• Surface Quality: Inspection of surface finish and coating uniformity
• Component Alignment: Verification of assembly tolerances and fit-up

Welding Inspection

Our welding inspection capabilities include:

• Visual Testing (VT): Comprehensive visual examination of all welds
• Ultrasonic Testing (UT): Detection of internal weld discontinuities
• Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI): Detection of surface and near-surface defects
• Weld Procedure Qualification: AWS D1.1 compliant procedures
• Welder Qualification: Certified welders for all processes

Material Traceability

• Material Test Reports (MTRs): Complete documentation of material properties
• Heat Number Tracking: Full traceability from mill to final product
• Chemical Analysis: Verification of material composition
• Mechanical Properties: Tensile, yield, and impact testing as required
• Certification Documentation: Complete material certification packages

Quality Control Process

• In-Process Inspection: Quality checks at each manufacturing stage
• Final Inspection: Comprehensive final product verification
• Documentation Review: Complete quality documentation packages
• Non-Conformance Handling: Systematic approach to quality issues
• Continuous Improvement: Ongoing quality system enhancement

Standards & Compliance

• Structural Standards: ASCE 48, AISC compliance
• Welding Standards: AWS D1.1 certification
• Material Standards: ASTM A36, A572, A1011 verification
• Coating Standards: ASTM A123, ASTM D3359 compliance
• Electrical Standards: NESC compliance for utility applications

Documentation & Reporting

• Complete quality documentation packages
• Inspection reports with photographic documentation
• Material certification and traceability records
• Welding procedure and qualification documentation
• Utility compliance certification packages

Quality Management System

• Documented procedures for all quality activities
• Regular quality audits and system reviews
• Customer-specific quality requirements management
• Continuous improvement and corrective action processes

Contact

Sukhi Kohli

Cell: 832.526.0407 or sukhi@smdstructures.com