Steel Fabrication Quality Control Checklist

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Material Receipt and Inspection

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Verification of incoming steel materials against specifications and documentation.

Date of Material Receipt

Material Order Number

Supplier Name

Material Type (e.g., A36, A572)

Material Thickness (inches)

Material Width (inches)

Material Condition (e.g., Normalized, Hot Rolled)

Notes/Discrepancies Observed

Material Certification Received?

Upload Material Certification (if applicable)

Shop Drawings and Fabrication Plans

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Review and approval of shop drawings and fabrication plans for accuracy and completeness.

Shop Drawing Approval Status

Revision Notes (if applicable)

Shop Drawing PDF

Shop Drawing Revision Number

Fabrication Plan Review Status

Discrepancies or Concerns Identified in Drawings/Plans?

Date of Shop Drawing Approval

Approved By (Name)

Cutting and Preparation

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Inspection of steel cutting, beveling, and surface preparation.

Material Thickness (mm)

Cutting Angle Deviation (degrees)

Cutting Method

Surface Condition After Cutting

Notes on Surface Condition or Defects

Upload Photo of Cut Edge

Bevel Angle (if applicable)

Welding

4 of 10

Verification of welding procedures, welder qualifications, and weld quality.

Welder ID

Welding Process Used

If 'Other' welding process, please specify:

Welding Current (Amps)

Welding Voltage (Volts)

Interpass Temperature (°C)

Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) Reference

If 'Other' WPS, please specify:

Visual Inspection Criteria (Check all that apply)

Specify any visual inspection findings:

Fitting and Assembly

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Inspection of the fit-up and assembly of steel components.

Component Fit-Up Gap (Max. Allowable)

Alignment Verification (Select all that apply)

Details of 'Other' Alignment Verification (if applicable)

Number of Bolted Connections Verified

Bolt Alignment - Correct?

Details of Bolt Alignment Issues (if 'No' selected)

Component Interference?

Details of Component Interference (if 'Yes' selected)

Attach Photos of Fit-Up & Assembly

Dimensional Accuracy

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Verification of dimensions against shop drawings and tolerances.

Length Verification (Member A)

Width Verification (Member B)

Thickness Verification (Plate C)

Angle Verification (Angle D)

Radius Verification (Round Bar E)

Tolerance Compliance (Overall Assembly)

Notes/Comments on Dimensional Accuracy

Attach Dimensional Verification Photos (If Needed)

Surface Treatment & Painting

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Inspection of surface preparation, coating application, and paint quality.

Surface Preparation Method

Surface Profile (Mil)

Primer Type

Primer Details (if 'Other' selected)

Dry Film Thickness (DFT) - Minimum (mil)

DFT Gauge Calibration Certificate

Topcoat Type

Topcoat Details (if 'Other' selected)

Date of Painting

Inspector Signature

Bolting & Fastening

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Verification of bolt quality, size, torque, and proper installation.

Bolt Diameter (inches)

Bolt Grade/Strength

Target Torque Value (ft-lbs)

Actual Torque Value (ft-lbs)

Torque Application Method

Bolt Condition (select all that apply)

Was a calibrated torque wrench used?

Any unusual observations during bolting?

Identification & Marking

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Confirmation of proper identification and marking of fabricated steel members.

Component Identification Number

Drawing Revision Number

Quantity Marked

Marking Method Used

Marking Location(s)

Photograph of Marking (Optional)

Documentation & Record Keeping

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Review of fabrication records, welder certifications, and inspection reports.

Welder Qualification Certificates

Material Mill Certificates

Summary of Non-Conformances & Corrective Actions

Number of Certified Welders

Date of Last Internal Audit

Audit Type (Internal/External)

Record of Deviations from Approved Fabrication Drawings

Inspector Signature

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