ISO 15614
ISO 15614-1:2017 is a globally accepted standard that outlines the procedure for qualification of welding operations. It applies to the fusion welding of metallic materials and ensures that welding processes are capable of producing joints with the required mechanical properties and structural integrity. Certification under this standard is essential in industries such as manufacturing, shipbuilding, construction, pressure vessel fabrication, and automotive.
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What is ISO 15614?
ISO 15614-1:2017 is part of a series of international welding standards and focuses specifically on the qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials using fusion welding methods. It defines the test methods, ranges of qualification, and acceptance criteria to ensure the weld quality meets international standards. The standard is used by engineers, manufacturers, and inspectors to confirm that welded structures will perform reliably under operational conditions.
Why is ISO 15614 important?
With growing demands for quality and safety in metal fabrication and welded structures, ISO 15614-1 certification ensures compliance with international norms. Whether your organization deals with structural steel, stainless steel, or non-ferrous metals, this standard is crucial for qualifying welding procedures and demonstrating technical competence to customers and regulatory authorities.
What are the benefits of ISO 15614?
- Provides a consistent and repeatable framework for welding procedure qualification
- Ensures mechanical performance and durability of welds
- Enhances product reliability, especially in critical applications
- Satisfies buyer, client, and regulatory requirements globally
- Reduces risk of welding defects, failures, and costly reworks
What kind of businesses can benefit from ISO 15614?
✅ Increases customer confidence by demonstrating welding quality compliance
✅ Enables participation in international tenders and supply chains
✅ Ensures regulatory readiness for projects in pressure vessels, pipelines, etc.
✅ Minimizes project delays and rework due to welding inconsistencies
✅ Improves safety performance by reducing structural failures
✅ Enhances brand value and technical capability in competitive markets
Top Tips on making ISO 9001 effective for you.
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Top management commitment while practicing and accomplishing the standard is the key to success.
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Keeping staff informed about the ongoing practices, a well-communicated plan would increase the motivation and zeal of working in them.
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Making sure that the various departments of the organization work as a team for the benefit of the organization and customers as well.
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Review systems, policies, processes, and procedures for a smooth working of QMS.
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Speaking to customers & suppliers while getting feedback & working on improvements.
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Training staff carrying out the internal audits with the opportunity for improvement.
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Celebrate your achievement and use the QualityAsia Assurance Mark on your literature, promotional material, and website.
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Ensure continuous improvement by regularly reviewing and updating your quality management practices.
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Promote a culture of quality by encouraging innovation, accountability, and employee involvement at every level of the organization.
Why QualityAsia?
QualityAsia always vanguard in the auditing and governing of internationally acclaimed standards practices. At QualityAsia, we focus on driving the success of our clients through creating excellence with our trained professional auditors. The content of our service provision, comply with international certification rules defined by the accreditation bodies without burning a hole in your pocket. We will take you through the journey of audits with our best kept audit practices, viz.:
Initial Certification – Stage 1 (Preparatory Phase)
- Thorough documented information review.
- Exchange of information with staff through online or onsite presence.
- Identification of key performances, processes & objectives as per the standard requisites.
- Analysis of facilities, infrastructure, systems and processes in regard with the requested certification scope with a resource allocation review.
Initial Certification – Stage 2 (On-site Audit)
- Measurement, reporting & reviewing the performances against key performances objectives.
- Reviewing the suitability of the system meeting the legal, regulatory & contractual requirements.
- Operational control of processes, internal audits & management reviews while understanding the responsibilities for the policies.
- Conclusion based on prescriptive requirements, policy, performance objectives, staff skill, operations, procedures, internal audits, etc.
Surveillance & Certification Renewal
Drawing out the scrutiny on various aspects of the previously done audits on effectiveness while reviewing the various processes and control of the operations in the QMS and finally going for the recertification.
