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Verify that welding quality and factory control systems meet defined standards for safety, reliability and traceable production. 

For manufacturers, fabricators and contractors preparing for EN 1090-1 or ISO 3834 audits, unclear procedures, incomplete documentation and weak traceability often delay certification and create costly rework. Gaps in welding qualifications, factory production control (FPC) routines or inspection records make it difficult to demonstrate compliance during audit review.

Review of procedures and documentation

Certification and audit preparation verifies that welding quality management and factory control systems meet standard requirements before the accredited audit. Procedures, inspection and test plans, material certificates and documentation workflows are reviewed to identify gaps early. The result is a structured, compliant system that reduces certification risk, supports a smoother audit process and provides clear, traceable evidence of conformity. The service is part of our expertise area Welding technologies.

Two engineers wearing high-visibility vests and hard hats review documentation on a tablet while inspecting industrial control cabinets inside a production facility.
Engineers assist with certification and audit preparation, ensuring that welding and factory control systems are documented, consistent and ready for review. 

Challenges

When factory and welding controls are not audit-ready, certification is at risk

Unverified welding qualifications undermine compliance 
Missing, expired or incorrectly referenced WPS and WPQR documentation makes it difficult to demonstrate that welding activities meet EN 1090-1 and ISO 3834 requirements during audit review. 

Incomplete factory control routines weaken implementation 
When FPC manuals, inspection plans or test procedures are unclear or inconsistently applied on the workshop floor, auditors identify gaps between documented systems and actual practice. 

Broken traceability obscures production evidence 
Poor linkage between material certificates, batch numbers, welder approvals and production records breaks traceability, reducing confidence in product conformity and control. 

Late deviation discovery drives rework and delays 
Non-conformities identified late in manufacturing or during audit lead to corrective actions, additional cost and postponed certification decisions.

Benefits

Secure certification readiness through independent system verification

Clear structure, efficient implementation 

Feedback highlights gaps and priorities, helping teams update procedures and documentation efficiently without disrupting production.  

Early detection, reduced project risk 

Weaknesses in control or record-keeping are caught before audit, preventing rework, delivery delays and costly non-conformities.  

Reliable systems, stronger reputation 

A well-documented and traceable control process demonstrates quality discipline, reinforcing credibility with clients and certifying bodies.