Objective:
The project mapped weld process record requirements and digitalized weld reports. The goal of this effort was to create a digital version of weld reports that replace paper records, and test these reporting tools in a shipyard environment for both repair and new build projects, with the goal of driving process improvements to the Navy.
Notably, switching to paperless weld records produces many benefits:
- Increased transparency of inspection to the welding process
- Improved efficiency of weld requirement validation and deployment efforts
- Automated weld requirement and record data available to decision makers for assessment in Business Intelligence Tools
- Archived weld requirement and record data for future use
- Reduced daily costs that save engineers and inspector time
The project produced customized solutions for the specific preferences in both participating shipyards.
Overview
Welding Technology
Rapid Adoption Project
Project Team:
- TruQC
- EWI
- Vigor Ship Repair
- Fincantieri Marinette Marine
2021
NSRP ASE Investment: $149K
