ISO 3834-1 Certification
Processes such as fusion welding are widely required to manufacture different type of products. In some organisations, they are the key feature of production. Products may range from very simple to highly complex. Examples include domestic equipment, pressure vessels, cranes, bridges, vehicles and other items.
These processes exert a profound influence on the trade mark of manufacture and quality of product. It is emphasised that ISO 3834 is not a quality management system standard which replaces ISO 9001:2000. However, it can be a useful tool when ISO 9001:2000 is applied as an additional weapon by the respective manufacturer.
Specification of quality requirements for welding processes is very important because the quality of these processes cannot be thoroughly checked. Therefore, they are considered to be very special and delicate processes as noted by ISO 9000:2000.
BENEFITS OF ISO 3834-1
- Stand-alone, ISO 3834 compliance can offer a lot of positives for welding enterprises and their welding teams. Certification provides documented proof of your ability to produce high-quality products following a welding management system.
- It allows even the firms to be entered on the AWI register, hence boosting the chances of involvement in higher-value projects requiring ISO 3834 compliance
- In a world where high-quality workmanship is paramount, maintaining certification provides for national and international companies to approach your business, safe in the knowledge to undertake the processes audited against a recognised standard in 3834.
- All personnel involved in the certification process from the shop-floor to supervisors and higher management will benefit from increased process control, reducing rework and having defined clear instructions.
