United Technical Blog

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: