Consulting


	Training Courses and Seminars SGS PfiNDE, Inc has developed our own training courses to provide qualifications to use FAST UT. This course is limited to personnel of SGS PfiNDE and companies with which we have strategic alliances. The course is primarily “hands on” using our extensive inventory of crack specimens. These flaws are used for detection and through wall sizing training, practice and qualification. OD sizing is an extremely useful specialty covered extensively in the training.

		Qualification of NDE Personnel




		*Field Qualification Testing of Ultrasonic Examiner*

To ensure personnel are competent for the assigned tasks, SGS PfiNDE level III personnel can set up and administer training and testing for specific requirements. Though we can do typical ASNT training and qualification services, we suggest that be done by others. When specific components or tasks need to be addressed, SGS PfiNDE is an excellent choice to design and implement comprehensive qualifications for specific tasks.


		Third Party Review of NDE Data and Inspections To ensure that NDE is being performed and documented adequately, SGS PfiNDE can do data reviews and reviews of field processes. We can review data from a specific examination or the entire NDE effort. Our engineering affiliates sometimes take the lead in the reviews.

		Expert Analysis Certain critical NDE calls may need to be re-evaluated if, for no other reason, than to ensure that the original call was the right one. SGS PfiNDE is an excellent choice for this. We can ensure that the original examination was appropriate. We can repeat that original examination to ensure it was done correctly. We can design alternative methods to the original examination to attempt to validate the original call.

	Specialized Techniques


	"Code" techniques are not appropriate for every situation. Most codes recognize this and provide for alternative techniques provided when those techniques are appropriately qualified and documented. SGS PfiNDE can work with or for our clients to design and qualify the techniques. We can provide for all of the following steps in the process:


	Research and propose technique Laboratory trials Preparation of procedures Design of specialized equipment Design of qualification specimens Procedure qualification Inspector training and qualification Production implementation Follow-up to ensure reliability

		Specialized Equipment


	SGS PfiNDE can assist in the procurement of specialized inspection equipment. Have SGS PfiNDE review your needs and assist to decide on the best approach to fulfill those needs. SGS PfiNDE can assist in the design and procurement of this equipment


	Effectiveness of NDE Vendors

Before procuring NDE services, it isa good investment to have SGS PfiNDE, Inc evaluate the effectiveness of the vendor’s ability to meet your needs.

Can the vendor supply the right kinds of services and the right level of expertise for your needs?
Will the appropriate technicians be doing your project?
Will they be qualified in the way that will ensure that they can provide the reliability that you need?
Should there be third party “over-checks”?
Should an expert review the data from critical examinations?


	Turn Key NDE Management/Project Support


	SGS PfiNDE, Inc can provide any of the following or can provide turnkey programs, which may include all of the following:


	Project Management Inspection Techniques Procedures for examination Personnel qualification via practical examinations Equipment Inspection Personnel QC personnel for repair and replacement activities Database management


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