Standards-compliant visual testing of weld geometries on safety-relevant components

Excessive Weld Reinforcement refers to a fillet weld where the weld throat or leg length significantly exceeds the required size, potentially leading to stress concentrations or reduced fatigue resistance.

Weld Check provides the inspector with a clear quality assessment. In this example, the measured fillet weld exceeds the target value but remains within the acceptable tolerance range.

Abrupt Weld Transition refers to a sharp or uneven change between the weld and the base material, instead of a smooth, gradual blend. This can lead to stress concentrations and negatively affect the fatigue strength of the joint.

This weld shows an abrupt transition to the base material. Weld Check flags the sharp edge as non-compliant – rework on the part is necessary.

Excessive Asymmetry of Fillet Weld refers to a fillet weld where the two leg lengths differ significantly. This can compromise load distribution and reduce the structural integrity of the joint.

Weld Check analyzes three measurement values to detect a potential asymmetry of the fillet weld. In this case, the software indicates that the measured feature is within tolerance.

The Weld Transition Radius is a critical parameter for calculating the fatigue life of a component. However, it is challenging to capture accurately using traditional measurement tools such as calipers. As a result, this inspection characteristic is often ignored or omitted.

Weld Check now enables inspectors to evaluate this feature with the highest precision – delivering real added value for you and your customers.

Undersized Fillet Weld means that the actual throat thickness falls short of the required target value defined in the technical drawing. Weld Check shows that the measured fillet weld is smaller than specified in the standard. The undersized geometry is flagged as non-compliant.