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SUBCONTRACTOR NO : 5260-200-ENPPI CIVIL and MECH

UNDER BI. NO : BI-10-02046 / 6600047860
UPGRADE SULFUR RECOVERY UNITS
AT RAS TANURA REFINERY
Date:
Tool Box Talk Meeting No. QUALITY TOOLBOX TALK MEETING
SNE-USRU-MECH-0003 28-Jan-2024

Quality Toolbox Talk Meeting with Sinopec Construction Team and Sinopec QC Inspectors:

Conducted By: Mr. Jayapal M.

Designation: Welding QC inspector

Topic Discussed: Location: Sinopec Workshop

Welding Equipments Calibration.

Calibrating welding equipment offers several benefits, especially in ensuring the

quality, safety, and efficiency of welding operations. Here are some key advantages.

1. Quality Assurance: Calibrating welding equipment ensures that it performs within

specified tolerances and standards. This helps maintain consistent weld quality, which

is crucial for meeting project requirements and minimizing defects.

2. Safety Compliance: Properly calibrated welding equipment reduces the risk of safety

hazards such as electrical malfunctions, gas leaks, or equipment failures. This enhances

workplace safety and helps ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.

3. Optimized Performance: Calibration helps optimize the performance of welding

equipment, ensuring that it operates at peak efficiency. This can lead to improved

productivity, reduced downtime, and lower operating costs over time.

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4. Accurate Welding Parameters: Calibration ensures that welding parameters such as

voltage, current, and wire feed speed are accurately set. This is essential for achieving

the desired weld characteristics, including penetration, fusion, and bead appearance.

5. Long-term Equipment Maintenance: Regular calibration can help identify potential

issues or wear and tear in welding equipment early on, allowing for timely maintenance

or repairs. This proactive approach can extend the lifespan of equipment and prevent

costly breakdowns.

6. Compliance with Standards and Regulations: Many industries, such as automotive,

aerospace, and construction, have strict quality and safety standards for welded

components. Calibration helps ensure compliance with these standards, leading to

greater customer satisfaction and regulatory approval.

7. Quality Control Documentation: Calibrating welding equipment generates

documentation that records the calibration process and results. This documentation

serves as a quality control record, providing evidence of compliance with quality

standards and facilitating audits or inspections.

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 SUBCONTRACTOR NO : 5260-200-ENPPI CIVIL and MECH
UNDER BI. NO : BI-10-02046 / 6600047860
UPGRADE SULFUR RECOVERY UNITS
AT RAS TANURA REFINERY
Date:
Tool Box Talk Meeting No. QUALITY TOOLBOX TALK MEETING
SNE-USRU-MECH-0003 28-Jan-2024

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