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Initial Inquiry
Submit your certification request with the required information in the PZ application form.
Commercial offer
Your application is reviewed to determine the certification scope and requirements. A facility visit may be conducted if necessary before issuing the commercial offer.
Order Confirmation
Confirm the order by accepting the commercial offer and submitting the purchase order (PO).
Application Registration
Complete the internal registration process and confirm the audit arrangements.
Stage 1 and Final Certification Audit
Complete the required audit stages satisfactorily.
Report Review and Certification Issuance
The audit report is reviewed, and the certification decision is made. The certificate is issued upon satisfactory fulfilment of the applicable certification requirements.
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The appropriate welding certification depends on your products, manufacturing activities, industry, customer specifications and applicable standards. EN 15085 applies to the welding of railway vehicles and components, EN 1090 covers the execution of structural steel and aluminium structures within its scope, and EN ISO 3834 specifies quality requirements for the fusion welding of metallic materials. A manufacturer may require one or more certifications depending on its activities, applicable product standards and contractual obligations. The appropriate certification scope and requirements should be determined based on the company’s manufacturing processes and intended products.
The required documentation depends on the applicable standard, certification scope and manufacturing activities. Typical records include Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Welding Procedure Qualification Records (WPQR), welder and welding operator qualification certificates, material test certificates and traceability records, welding consumable records, inspection and testing reports, equipment maintenance and calibration records, and relevant quality procedures. Additional documents may include welding coordination responsibilities, manufacturing drawings, inspection and test plans (ITPs), non-destructive testing (NDT) reports, heat treatment records and non-conformity reports, where applicable. The manufacturer must maintain appropriate documentation and quality records to demonstrate compliance with the relevant certification requirements.
The time required to obtain welding certification depends on the applicable standard, certification scope, manufacturing complexity, documentation readiness, audit findings and completion of corrective actions. The process generally involves application review, documentation assessment, an on-site audit or assessment, review of audit findings and a certification decision. Any identified non-conformities must be addressed and accepted by the certification body before certification can be granted. The estimated timeline can be determined after reviewing the company’s requirements, existing quality systems and readiness for assessment.
The cost of welding certification depends on the applicable standard, certification scope, number of manufacturing locations, operational complexity, and required audit, testing and inspection activities. Additional costs may apply for travel, laboratory testing and other assessment-related expenses, where applicable. As requirements vary between manufacturers, the final cost is determined after reviewing the application, technical requirements and certification scope. Contact First Welding Certification Pvt. Ltd. to request a quotation tailored to your company’s specific requirements.
EN 15085 specifies requirements for the welding of railway vehicles and components, including classification levels, welding coordination, personnel qualification and production controls. EN ISO 3834 defines quality requirements for the fusion welding of metallic materials across various industries. EN 15085 incorporates the relevant EN ISO 3834 quality requirements according to the applicable railway classification level: CL 1 requires EN ISO 3834-2, CL 2 requires EN ISO 3834-3, and CL 3 requires EN ISO 3834-4. Therefore, EN ISO 3834 establishes the general framework for welding quality, while EN 15085 addresses the additional requirements specific to railway applications. The applicable requirements depend on the product, certification scope and relevant standards.
Indian railway manufacturers and suppliers seeking EN 15085 certification should determine the applicable certification level and scope based on their products, welding activities and relevant railway requirements. Key requirements include competent welding coordination personnel, qualified welders and welding operators, qualified welding procedures, appropriate inspection and testing arrangements, material traceability, and documented quality controls. The applicable EN ISO 3834 quality requirements are determined by the certification level: CL 1 requires EN ISO 3834-2, CL 2 requires EN ISO 3834-3, and CL 3 requires EN ISO 3834-4. Manufacturers must also demonstrate compliance with the relevant parts of the EN 15085 series, applicable customer specifications and the requirements of the certification scheme. The final certification scope and requirements are established through the applicable assessment process.
A Welding Procedure Specification (WPS), prepared in accordance with the applicable standard, such as EN ISO 15609-1, defines the welding parameters and instructions to be followed during production welding. A Welding Procedure Qualification Record (WPQR) documents the results of procedure qualification tests conducted in accordance with the applicable standard, such as EN ISO 15614-1, and establishes the qualified range of welding variables.
Welder qualification, generally conducted in accordance with the applicable part of EN ISO 9606, demonstrates an individual welder’s ability to produce acceptable welds within a specified qualification range through the required qualification test.
In summary, the WPS specifies how welding is to be performed, the WPQR provides evidence that the welding procedure has been qualified, and welder qualification demonstrates the individual’s ability to perform the specified welding task. The applicable requirements depend on the welding process, material, relevant standard, product specifications and project requirements.
Incomplete documentation may delay the certification assessment and certification decision. Depending on the applicable standard and the nature of the deficiencies, the manufacturer may be asked to submit missing documents, provide additional evidence or address identified nonconformities through corrective action. The certification body must review the available evidence and confirm that the applicable certification requirements have been fulfilled before granting certification. Maintaining complete, accurate and up-to-date documentation helps demonstrate compliance and supports an efficient assessment process.
Welding certification may be recognized internationally when it meets the applicable standards and acceptance requirements of the relevant industry, customer or destination market. Recognition depends on the certification scope, applicable standard, and the certification body’s accreditation or authorization, where required. Certification demonstrates conformity with specified requirements, but acceptance is not automatic in every country, industry or project. Manufacturers should verify the applicable regulatory, contractual and customer requirements to confirm whether their certification is accepted for the intended market.
First Welding Certification Pvt. Ltd. endeavours to respond to certification, inspection and technical inquiries as promptly as possible. Response times may vary depending on the nature of the inquiry, the completeness of the information provided and the complexity of the requirements. To facilitate an efficient review, customers are encouraged to include their company details, applicable certification standard, product or manufacturing scope, location and relevant technical information when submitting an inquiry.
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