Thermal Cutting
Verify your cutting procedures with annual thermal cutting tests under BS EN 1090
Independent Thermal Cutting Qualification & Verification
When thermal cutting is used during the manufacture of structural steelwork and fabricated components, it is essential that the cutting process is capable of consistently producing edges that meet the requirements of the relevant standards.
At WQ Inspection & Certification (WQiC), we provide independent thermal cutting testing and verification services in accordance with BS EN 1090-2, helping manufacturers demonstrate compliance and maintain confidence in their fabrication processes.
With more than 30 years of experience in welding inspection, qualification and certification, our technical specialists deliver impartial assessments that support quality, compliance and customer assurance across a wide range of industries.
What is Thermal Cutting Testing?
Thermal cutting testing is used to verify that a cutting process consistently produces cut edges that satisfy the quality requirements specified within BS EN 1090-2 and associated fabrication standards.
Processes that may require qualification include:
- Plasma cutting
- Oxy-fuel cutting
- Laser cutting
The testing process evaluates whether the selected equipment, parameters and procedures are capable of producing acceptable cut quality for the intended application.
Why is Thermal Cutting Qualification Important?
For many structural steel and fabrication projects, demonstrating compliance with BS EN 1090 forms an essential part of the quality management process.
Independent thermal cutting qualification helps organisations:
- Demonstrate compliance with BS EN 1090-2 requirements
- Validate thermal cutting procedures
- Improve consistency across production
- Reduce the risk of non-conforming components
- Support quality assurance and customer audits
- Provide documented evidence of process capability
Whether you manufacture structural steelwork, pressure equipment or fabricated components, qualified cutting procedures provide confidence that your production processes are operating to recognised industry standards.
Our Thermal Cutting Testing Service
WQiC provides an impartial testing and verification service tailored to your manufacturing process.
Our experienced inspectors can assess thermal cutting procedures, process parameters, edge quality requirements, compliance with applicable standards and documentation and certification requirements.
Following successful assessment, we provide the necessary documentation to demonstrate compliance with the applicable testing requirements.
Industries We Support
Our thermal cutting testing services are suitable for organisations operating across numerous sectors, including:
Structural steel fabrication
Construction
General engineering
Pressure equipment
Pipework fabrication
Rail
Aerospace
Heavy manufacturing
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Neville Davies
2023-05-12
Outstanding service, providing knowledgeable advice and delivering results in excellent time, would highly recommend.
Neil Smith
2021-04-30
Great team cheers lads
Robert Plant
2018-10-23
In a world where you need a reliable supplier who can support you through anything (if its an audit or working out why something isn’t working) this company is on the ball, I would even go as far to say for the last three years has been a pleasure trading with WQ Inspection & Certification Ltd.
As a medium sized manufacturer, we have found our quality of workmanship increased as they encourage us with best practices and support us with how to go about being proactive.
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Speak to Our Technical Team
If you require thermal cutting testing or would like advice on BS EN 1090 compliance, contact WQiC today.
Our experienced team will discuss your application, explain the qualification process and help you achieve compliance with the relevant standards.
- 0121 505 2066
- admin@wq-ic.co.uk
- WQIC House, 23 Bagnall Street, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 0EF