Quality Control in

Industrial Manufacturing


Quality is not inspected at the end. It is built into every step of the process. EPIC ensures materials, fabrication, and delivery are aligned to meet specifications, reduce risk, and perform reliably in the field.




LESS THAN

2.5% 

Global Avg. Weld Reject Rate (4 Year)

OVER

150,000   

Radiographic Tests Per Year

OVER

600,000  Quality Visual Inspections Per Year

OVER

4,000 

Trainings Conducted Annually

How EPIC Ensures Quality

Quality doesn’t break down in one place. It slips through small inconsistencies in materials, processes, and execution.


EPIC is structured to control those variables by aligning fabrication, material verification, and production into a coordinated system. This ensures work meets specifications, passes inspection, and performs reliably in the field.


In advanced manufacturing, even small deviations can affect performance, reliability, and safety. Quality must be built into every stage, from material control and fabrication through inspection to final delivery.


It’s not just about catching issues at the end. It’s about controlling the process, maintaining consistency, and continuously improving to reduce variability and risk.

Inspection Management System

EPIC’s Inspection Management System (IMS) provides a single, centralized source of truth, ensuring consistent quality control, real-time visibility, and alignment across all inspection and production activities.

Weld Tracking

Weld activity is tracked across production, including NDE selection, inspection requirements, and traceability to ensure compliance with specifications.

Inspection & Testing

NDE, inspection, and testing are executed per customer specifications, with controlled selection and tracking to maintain quality and consistency standards.

Report Generation

Digital reporting provides real-time visibility into inspection results, completion status, and performance metrics across projects and pipe classes.

Documentation

All quality data is consolidated into a single turnover package, ensuring complete, accurate documentation for project closeout and compliance.

Engineering Integration

Weld and production data are integrated from engineering systems, improving accuracy, traceability, and coordination across workflows.

Equipment & Qualification

Inspection equipment is calibrated and verified, while welder qualifications and continuity are maintained to ensure consistent execution.

Quality Certifications & Technical Standards

FACILITY CERTIFICATIONS:

  • ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 certified
  • ASME-certified facilities with “U”, “S”, and “PP” stamps
  • Authorized for pressure piping, boilers, and pressure vessels across global facilities
  • Livingston Location Only - Nuclear Piping and Sub-assemblies: ASME Section III NPT Stamp ASME Section III NS Stamp ASME Section III NA Stamp

QUALIFIED PERSONNEL

  • Certified inspectors including AWS CWI and ASNT SNT-TC-1A
  • NACE Level II and III certified coating inspectors
  • Fully automated robotic welders allow high-volume welding, consistent quality, and throughput
  • NQA-1 Certified Lead Auditors
  • ISO 9001 Certified Lead Auditors

WELDING & INSPECTION STANDARDS

  • Weld procedures qualified to ASME Section IX and B31.3 codes
  • Capabilities across carbon steel, alloy steels, stainless steels, and nickel alloys
  • In-house NDT procedures and certification programs ensuring consistent inspection quality

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