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EN 10204 Type 3.2
12 min read
EN 10204 Type 3.2 Inspection Certificate: Complete Guide for Manufacturers and Buyers
EN 10204 Type 3.2 defines additional inspection validation for metallic material documentation.
This guide explains the certificate requirements, inspection results, and traceability involved in Type 3.2 certification.
11 Aug 2026
WPQR
6 min read
How Long Is WPQR Valid? WPQR Validity Explained
A WPQR records the actual welding conditions and test results used to qualify a welding procedure.
Its validity is not generally determined by a fixed expiry period.
The applicable welding standard defines the qualification requirements and range.
11 Aug 2026
EN 1090
9 min read
EN 1090 WPS & WPQR Requirements: Ensuring Welding Quality and Compliance
In EN 1090 (CE marking for steel structures), welding procedure control is critical. Manufacturers must document Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and support them with valid Welding Procedure Qualification Records (WPQR).
10 Aug 2026
EUROPEAN COMISSION
9 min read
ISO 9001 Certification: Requirements, Process, Assessment, Audit & 2026 Revision
ISO 9001 certification is the independent certification of an organization’s Quality Management System (QMS) against applicable ISO 9001 requirements within a defined scope. ISO 9001 sets requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving a QMS.
10 Aug 2026
EN 1090
8 min read
Mastering EN 1090 Factory Production Control (FPC): Comprehensive Audit Checklist & Compliance Guide
Under the EU Construction Products Regulation (CPR), manufacturers of structural steel and aluminum components must implement an effective Factory Production Control (FPC) system to ensure products meet declared performance and CE-marking requirements.
10 Aug 2026
WPQR
6 min read
How to Prepare a WPQR: Step-by-Step Welding Procedure Qualification Guide
A WPQR (Welding Procedure Qualification Record) is a controlled document containing information on the real welding conditions and test results of welding process qualification.
A WPQR serves as a proof that some welding procedure has been tested in certain conditions and satisfies requirements of welding standards.
10 Aug 2026
EUROPEAN COMISSION
12 min read
How Indian Steel Manufacturers Can Export to Europe in 2026: The Complete EU Compliance Roadmap
The engineers within your company have finalized the design. The production is done. Welding operations have been carried out; the inspections have been made, and the pressure vessel has successfully passed the testing phase. Your shipment is prepared and is now ready to be delivered to a customer located in Europe.
9 Aug 2026
ISO 9606
9 min read
Welder Certification (ISO 9606): Complete Guide to Qualification, Certification Process & Industry Requirements (2026)
Manufacturers often begin production before completing welding procedure qualification. According to the technical experience shared by First Welding Certification Pvt Ltd(PZVAR) , this is one of the most common issues encountered during welding projects.
8 Aug 2026
SPVD
7 min read
SPVD Certification: Complete Guide to the Simple Pressure Vessels Directive (2014/29/EU)
The engineers within your company have finalized the design. The production is done. Welding operations have been carried out; the inspections have been made, and the pressure vessel has successfully passed the testing phase. Your shipment is prepared and is now ready to be delivered to a customer located in Europe.
6 Aug 2026
WPS & WPQR
6 min read
WPS & WPQR Explained: The Complete Manufacturer's Guide to Welding Procedure Qualification, Requirements, Standards and Industrial Applications (2026)
Manufacturers often begin production before completing welding procedure qualification. According to the technical experience shared by First Welding Certification Pvt Ltd(PZVAR) , this is one of the most common issues encountered during welding projects.
4 Aug 2026
EN 1090
7 min read
EN 1090 Certification Requirements: 15-Point Checklist for Structural Steel & Aluminium Manufacturers
Skilled welders, approved WPS, qualified welding procedures, calibrated equipment and manufacturing experience are essential—but are they enough to achieve EN 1090 certification? Manufacturers frequently ask the following questions.
31 July 2026
EN ISO 3834
5 min read
EN ISO 3834 Certification Requirements: What Welding Manufacturers Need to Know in 2026
A good weld alone is not enough. Can your welding quality system prove that the right procedure, qualified personnel, inspection and records controlled how that weld was produced?
30 July 2026
EN 15085
14 min read
EN 15085 Certification Requirements: What Railway Manufacturers Should Check Before Certification
A railway manufacturer receives an order for welded bogie components. The welders are experienced, WPSs are available, and production is ready.
29 July 2026
Railway Certification
8 min read
What Is EN 15085 Certification? Understanding the Railway Welding Standard
If your company is producing or repairing railway vehicles or welded railway parts, then most likely you have already met with EN 15085 Certification.
25 July 2026
Steel & Aluminium Components
6 min read
CE Marking vs EN 1090: Key Differences Every Manufacturer and Exporter Should Know (2026 Guide)
Producers who intend to produce and sell construction materials from structural steel and aluminum in Europe may find themselves faced with two crucial concepts: CE marking and EN 1090 certification.
20 July 2026
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
6 min read
EU CBAM Explained: Impact on Indian Manufacturers, Exporters and Industries – Complete Guide 2026
Indian manufacturers and exporters including certain iron and steel, aluminium, cement, fertiliser and hydrogen products etc are getting affected by the introduction of EU CABM rule.
20 July 2026
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