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Kemppi ArcQuality – the most advanced welding quality
management system available
The ArcQuality smart reader is a clear and easy-to-use device for scanning bar codes and for sending welding parameter values to the report
management server.
Welding procedure specifications (WPS) include all necessary information that a welder needs for managing the
welding task. It is the foundation of all quality welding. The technical content of the WPS is determined to the detail in standards, such as ISO 15609-1 and ASME IX.
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t’s also likewise with the qualification of the WPS. How do the
have developed a smart solution, the ArcQuality. The ArcQuality,
workshops observe the compliance to the WPS today, espe-
or ‘ArcQ’, is an easy and comprehensive way of controlling that
cially in manual welding work? The procedures vary according to
the welders are qualified and that all welding procedure specifi-
the companies and projects. Even in most demanding offshore
cations are followed. The system reports non-conformances au-
and nuclear power plant projects, often only random checks are
tomatically in real time. The system can also anticipate service
made. Comprehensive control is not used, because there hasn’t
needs and collect welding information for quality documenta-
been a suitable commercial solution available.
tion, offering traceability up to individual welds. The productivi-
To correct this fault, Kemppi with some of its key customers
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ty benefits come from increased quality and effectiveness of the