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Industry: Nuclear and magnetic-technology
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Welding processes:
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Documentation down to seam level

Traceability and documentation are typical buzzwords, especially when it comes to certified components. Who welded which seam with which parameters and when? All this data is necessary to comply with the obligatory documentation requirements – an obligation that is often perceived as too time-consuming. ewm Xnet provides a remedy and supports welding coordinators and welders in their daily work – as well as doing so much more.



The challenge:
This documentation often involves huge sheets of paper with extensive tables that are shuffled back and forth between the welding coordination personnel's office and production at the welding site. Welders transfer the welding parameters and the coordinator countersigns them. But it’s so easy to make a writing error when transferring the welding parameters to the paper table. And is it really stored in such a way that it can be retrieved at any time? After all, the worst-case scenario for any welding coordination personnel is when something happens but the relevant documents are not available.
The solution:
ewm Xnet brings together everything you need for the documentation. It starts with the relevant WPS. In addition to the parameters, the welding sequence can also be defined. When it comes to welding, the welder logs on via Xnet. This also fulfils the documentation requirements. The barcode assigned to each weld seam is used to set the correct parameters on the machine straight away. This ensures quality that can be proven. All data can be found at any time and can also be analysed afterwards – completely tamper-free.
The success:
The introduction of ewm Xnet changes everything in the daily work of a welding coordinator – but at the same time doesn’t really change anything at all. After all, ewm Xnet does not change the work itself. It simply makes work simpler, safer and more efficient. Secure and fast access to all data and the associated documents is a great help, especially during audits and in the event of a warranty claim. The additional recording of consumption data also gives users an idea of actual capacity and costs of the respective projects. The bottom line: weak points can be uncovered quickly and potential utilised.