INDEPENDENT INSPECTION
One place for the inspections that keep projects moving
This page covers the full AITNDE service line. Each method below explains what we do, where it
fits on a project, and the documentation you get back. We work in the shop and in the field, under
ASNT-compliant practices, with CWI oversight and Level III support when the job needs it.
We catch oversights in welds, materials and paperwork before they become rework. We also mentor
client quality staff on site so the next weld, and the next report, are stronger than the last.
HOW WE WORK
Clear calls. Defensible records. Practical judgement.
Code-compliant inspection
Examinations are performed to the governing code and project specifications, with acceptance criteria stated up front.
Actionable reporting
Reports are written so owners, engineers and auditors can use them without a rewrite.
Shop and field ready
Same standards in the fabrication shop, on the pad, or during a turnaround.
WELDING & QUALITY
Certified Welding Inspection (CWI / QC-1) and QA/QC
AWS Certified Welding Inspectors provide visual and documentation inspection for code compliance and weld quality. QA/QA support covers structural fabrication and erection, mining sites, power plants, semiconductor manufacturing, data centers, power and process piping and in-shop fabrication.
On-site CWI work protects the project through code-compliant inspections while mentoring welders and client representatives. That combination reduces missed items, strengthens documentation, and raises overall quality across the crew.
AWS QC1
Structural Steel
Turnarounds
TYPICAL DELIVERABLES
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Daily / hold-point inspection reports
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Weld mapping and traveler review
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Material and consumable verification
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Nonconformance tracking support
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Final turnover package input
ADVANCED NDT
Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT)
PAUT delivers high-resolution and volumetric imaging through electronic beam steering, covering multiple angles from a single probe position. Manual scanning for process piping and encoded scanning to produce a permanent digital record with clear visual results for confident, code-compliant decisions.
Compared with radiographic, PAUT and UT avoid ionizing radiation while often running faster on accessible welds. Encoded scans support permanent records and advanced analysis when the project requires it.
Manual & Encoded
ASME pipe & plate
Corrosion mapping
BEST USED FOR
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Critical welds needing volumetric coverage
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Projects that require a digital inspection record
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Provides greater detection sensitivity than RT for most defects
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Sites where RT access or radiation controls are difficult
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Corrosion mapping and remaining-life support
Conventional UT
Ultrasonic Testing (UT) and Thickness Testing (UTT)
Shear-wave and straight-beam ultrasonic testing locate internal discontinuities in welds, plate and piping. The method is portable, widely accepted by code, and cost-effective when experienced technicians apply the right calibration and acceptance criteria.
Ultrasonic Thickness Testing (UTT) supports wall-thickness surveys, corrosion and erosion assessment, piping remaining-life evaluation, and in-service pressure equipment inspection. Common references include AWS D1.1 / D1.5 and applicable ASME piping codes.
Shearwave
ASME
AWS structural / Bridge
Remaining life
WHAT YOU GET
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Calibrated examinations to project criteria
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Rough indication sizing and disposition support
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Thickness grids and baseline maps
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Clear go / no-go documentation
VOLUMETRIC IMAGING
Radiographic Testing (RT)
Gamma and X-ray radiography produce a permanent image of internal discontinuities such as porosity, slag and inclusions. Film and digital techniques remain code-accepted where a documented visual record is specified.
Access, safety controls and processing make RT more involved than ultrasonic methods. We help choose RT when the specification or geometry requires it, and PAUT/UT when radiation controls or schedule make ultrasonic the better path.
Gamma / X-ray
Film
Digital
PLANNING NOTES
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Permanent volumetric record
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Radiation safety and access planning
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Useful when specifications require RT film/digital
SURFACE METHODS
Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT)
Visible and fluorescent liquid penetrant inspections find surface-breaking discontinuities in non-porous materials, including stainless steel and other non-magnetic alloys. Method selection follows material, surface condition and required sensetivity.
Visible dye
Fluorescent
Non-magnetic alloys
WHERE IT FITS
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Stainless steel and non-ferromagnetic welds
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Machined or finished surfaces
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Code-required surface exams
SURFACE METHODS
Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
MT detects surface and near-surface discontinuities in ferromagnetic materials using dry or wet fluorescent techniques under documented, code-compliant procedures. It is efficient for pipelines, structural steel and components where surface-breaking defects must be found reliably.
Dry Powder
Wet Fluorescent
Welds & components
WHERE IT FITS
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Ferromagnetic weld inspection
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Structural steel and piping
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Shop and field production checks
QUALIFICATION
Welder Qualification Testing
Welder qualification verifies that each welder can produce sound, code-compliant welds under defined conditions. Complete records create the documented proof needed for compliance, traceability, insurance and project acceptance.
Testing follows ASME Section IX, AWS D1.1 / D1.5, and API 1104 as applicable, with nondestructive and/or destructive examination of coupons before the qualification is issued.
ASME IX
AWS D1.1 / D1.5
API 1104
TYPICAL PACKAGE
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Test coupon welding oversight
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Required NDT / mechanical tests
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WPQ records and continuity support
PROCEDURES
PQR and WPS documentation
Procedure Qualification Records prove that a welding procedure meets code requirements. Welding Procedure Specifications give welders-controlled instructions for consistent production work. Together they form the backbone of a qualified welding program.
Support includes tensile, bend, fillet-weld break and macro-etching testing, with documentation for processes such as SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW/Orbital, SAW and related methods as needed.
PQR
WPS
Destructive testing
WHY IT MATTERS
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Code-required procedure proof
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Repeatable production instructions
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Traceable qualification records
MATERIALS
Positive Material Identification (PMI)
PMI quickly determines the chemical composition of metals on site. It is especially useful when alloy identity is unknown or undocumented, preventing mix-ups and confirming the correct material before it is installed or welded.
On-site alloy check
Receiving inspection
Traceability
COMMON USES
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Incoming material verification
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Unknown alloy identification
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Mix-up prevention on critical systems
SUBSURFACE
Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)
GPR maps subsurface features without cutting or damaging the material. It helps locate rebar, utilities, voids and defects so structural and construction decisions can be made with better information and lower risk.
Rebar locating
Voids / Defects
Utilities
PROJECT VALUE
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Non-destructive mapping
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Safer cutting and drilling plans
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Support for structural eveluations
TECHNICAL AUTHORITY
ASNT Level III and AWS-SCWI consulting
An ASNT Level III / AWS-SCWI consultant provides expert guidance on codes, procedures and inspections. That support strengthens quality systems, improves techniques selection, and elevates team performance across the NDT and welding program.
Typical work includes procedure audit/revision, technique approval, NDT/Quality audits, personnel guidance and interpretation on complex examinations.
ASNT VT-MT-PT-RT-UT
AWS-SCWI
Audits
ENGAGEMENT TYPES
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Written practice / procedure audits
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Technique and method selection
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Quality system audits
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Project-specific Level III consulting
CODES & INDUSTRIES
Built around the codes that govern the work
AITNDE inspectors work to the major fabrication and construction codes used across Arizona and the Southwest.
AWS
D1.1, D1.2, D1.5, D1.6 | QC1 CWI
Structural
AISC | IBC | ICC S1
Power
Semiconductor
Data centers
Mining
ASME
B31.1, B31.3, B31.9 | Sections V & IX
Pressure equipment
NBIC | PEI support
API
1104 | 510 | 653
Personnel
ASNT-SNT-TC-1A | Level III oversight
Structural / Bridge
Oil & Gas
Tanks
Solar
SCHEDULE TODAY
Tell us the weld, the code and the deadline
Whether you need a single CWI day, a PAUT campaign, welder qualification,
or ongoing QA/QC on a major project, AITNDE is ready to help across
Arizona and surrounding states.