Welding quality standards and requirements are becoming ever more complex. Managing welding documentation has become a real challenge. In sectors such as aeronautics, rail or construction, the use of traditional tools (word processing, spreadsheets, scanners for digitizing and archiving content) is rapidly reaching its limits.
The limits of conventional tools
Tools such as Excel or Word are often used to manage Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ) or welding databooks. Although these tools are accessible and familiar, they have a number of drawbacks when used on a large scale.
- Redundant manual assembly. When a document needs to be modified or updated, information often has to be checked and copied/pasted in several places, increasing the risk of errors.
- Lack of version management. In the absence of a centralized archiving system, it’s difficult to manage multiple versions of the same document, and to know how old the latest versions are.
- No data security. Welding documents contain critical information. By using unsecured tools, companies expose themselves to data loss or unauthorized access.
- No multi-user collaboration. In complex projects, several collaborators work simultaneously on the same documents. Conventional tools don’t allow effective management of access and modifications in real time.
These limitations can quickly lead to production delays, a considerable administrative burden and undervaluing of the technical know-how of our teams.
Boost your operational efficiency with our all-in-one SaaS solution
In this context of ever-increasing quality standards and requirements, digitalization is a must. A dedicated solution like Welding Cloud overcomes the difficulties presented above by centralizing and automating the management of welding quality documents. 5 reasons to adopt Welding Cloud to simplify your welding documentation :
1. Standardizing documentation
Welding Cloud standardizes welding document management, avoiding copying errors, inconsistencies and loss of information. All elements (WPS, PQR, WPQ, etc.) are managed from a single platform, guaranteeing data consistency.
2. Saves time
Manual assembly of manufacturers’ files can be extremely time-consuming. With Welding Cloud, the generation of welding databooks and manufacturers’ files is automated, reducing the time needed to produce them.
“We got the hang of it very quickly. It used to take a whole day to produce 6 manufacturers’ files, but with Welding Cloud it’s down to 2 hours. “
Damien GOUTAGNY, Welding Engineer – Proform.
3. Real-time collaboration
Welding Cloud offers multi-user management, enabling several people to work simultaneously on the same documents, while guaranteeing secure access.
4. Data security and traceability
The platform guarantees traceability of every modification made to a document, and stores version histories. What’s more, Welding Cloud is hosted in secure data centers, with daily data backup.
5. Follow-up of welder qualifications
The software also makes it easy to keep track of welder qualification deadlines, thanks to an automatic alert system. This ensures that qualifications are updated on time, avoiding non-compliance.
“Thanks to the alert system, it’s impossible to forget to renew qualifications. This means we can remember to revalidate our welders’ qualifications on time. “
IECS‘ QSE manager.
Welding Cloud, the essential software for your welding business
In addition to saving time in document management, Welding Cloud structures your manufacturing processes and helps avoid costly non-conformance errors. Don’t wait any longer to digitalize the management and monitoring of your welds – contact us!
