Quality & Documentation
Every order is checked against the specification. Every piece is traceable to its heat and certificate.
Documentation
Material is supplied with mill test certificates to EN 10204 3.1 as standard, or 3.2 with third-party inspection. We check certificates against the specification before dispatch. See how to read an MTC.
How an order moves through our checks
- 01 EnquiryGrade, specification, size, quantity
- 02 ReviewChecked against your standard
- 03 InspectPMI, dimensions, TPI if required
- 04 CertifyEN 10204 3.1 / 3.2, heat traceable
- 05 ShipPacked and documented for the destination
Inspection
- Specification and certificate review
- Positive Material Identification (PMI)
- Visual and dimensional inspection
- Witness of hydrostatic and NDT tests on request
- Third-party inspection by the buyer-nominated agency
Traceability
Heat numbers are maintained through cutting and processing, and marked on every piece. See heat-number traceability.
Frequently asked questions
Do you provide mill test certificates?
Yes: EN 10204 3.1 as standard, and 3.2 with third-party inspection on request.
Do you carry out PMI?
Positive Material Identification can be carried out on request. OES is used where carbon must be verified (L and H grades, Cr-Mo steels).
Can our inspector witness tests?
Yes. Inspection by your nominated third-party agency can be arranged before dispatch.
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