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Our team at United Technical Inc. includes multiple Certified Weld Inspectors (CWIs) and we continue to add personnel to increase the number of CWIs that we have on staff in order to better serve our customers. Why is this critical industry designation so important to have and why do we continue to grow the number of qualified team members on our staff? Certified Welding Inspectors (CWIs) play a critical role in ensuring welded components meet the requirements of applicable c

In recent years, Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT)  has emerged as a powerful and versatile alternative to traditional ultrasonic inspection methods. While conventional straight beam and angle beam transducers remain effective and widely used for many weld inspection and flaw detection applications, phased array technology offers distinct advantages in coverage, resolution, and data visualization.  Unlike conventional UT, which relies on a single fixed transducer and ma

Documentation & Reporting (Need To Know Article: 6 of 7) Introduction: Weld repairs are a routine part of fabrication, but because of the importance of weld soundness and durability in defense applications, MIL-STD-3040A  has a heightened requirement for recording and reporting what might otherwise be considered routine repairs. For defense and military manufacturing programs, weld repair procedures must meet stringent requirements for documentation, traceability, and quality

A Technical Requirement - Not A Best Practice (Need To Know Article: 5 of 7) In military fabrication, adherence to specification isn't just about quality—it's about performance, safety, and mission success. For weld engineers and quality assurance personnel responsible for compliance under MIL-STD-3040A , one of the most essential (and sometimes overlooked) requirements is the execution and documentation of ongoing and in-process welding   inspections. In-Process Inspection:

What Changed and Why it Matters (Need to Know Article: 4 of 7) MIL-STD-3040A, the revised standard for the Manufacture of Ground Combat Vehicle Weldments, introduces several key updates over its predecessor, MIL-STD-3040. These updates reflect the Department of Defense’s ongoing commitment to modernizing quality assurance processes, improving traceability, and tightening oversight of critical weldments, especially those destined for combat platforms like the Stryker, Abrams,

(Need To Know Article: 7 of 7) The military welding standard MIL-STD-3040A , titled “Qualification, Fabrication, Welding and Inspection of Armor and Non-Armor Steel Weldments” , establishes rigorous requirements for not only materials and processes, but also for the personnel involved in welding operations and inspection. Whether you are overseeing production for a defense contractor or supporting a subcontractor facility, compliance with MIL-STD-3040A is mandated and therefo

Plus: Audit Preparation and Checklist What You Need To Know :   Article 3 of 7 When developing a PQR (Procedure Qualification Record) and...

What You Need To Know :   Article 2 of 7 - Mechanical Testing Requirements In our initial article about welding qualification under...

PQR Compliance for MIL-STD-3040A (Need To Know Article: 1 of 7) In military and defense contracting, ensuring the integrity and...

What You Need To Know :   Welding Qualification Requirements for MIL-STD-3040A With an increasing number of new military ground combat...

United Technical is growing and we are excited to announce the newest members of our Destructive Testing Laboratory. Mr. Dillon Bonds and...

At United Technical, we specialize in non-destructive testing services, including Penetrant Examination. We offer both visible and...

United Technical can perform on-site Weld Equipment Calibration Validation (WECV) to ensure that your welding equipment is functioning...

🇺🇸 Have a safe and happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸 United Technical will be closed for observance of the holiday. Please reach out to us for...

United Technical Solutions is proud to announce that we have achieved AWS CRAW Certification as an Approved Testing Center for robotic...

Growing our NDT Team Our nondestructive testing team has been working long hours helping clients all over the region and we're growing to...

American Welding Society WEMCO Committee Selects United Technical in the Small Business Category On September 13, United Technical Inc....

With the recent “successful” test of the SpaceX Starship spacecraft atop their Super Heavy rocket — which comprised a significant...

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We were excited to receive our Nadcap reaccreditation for materials testing laboratories last week. Maintaining a superb quality system...