Steps to Becoming an ASME Certified Shop

ASME CertifiedFusion Tech is the proud holder of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

U, H, and HLW stamps, as well as the National Board R stamp for the repair and/or alterationof Boilers and Pressure Vessels

Not just any shop can attain ASME certification for fabrication of boiler and pressure vessels. ASME certification indicates a level of quality that is superior to organizations with

little or no documentation.

ASME RequirementsRequirements for code stamp qualification include certification of each welder, material procurement

documentation, review of fabrication drawings and calculations, and any required non-destructive examination (NDE). All ASME manufacturers must have an Authorized Inspector (AI) who is the judge of code acceptability. The AI is an employee of a licensed insurance company (Fusion Tech works with

Hartford Steam and Boiler) and has jurisdiction over all code phases of manufacture. The AI is authorized to suspend manufacturing at any time or request that code imperfections be corrected.

Achieving CertificationTo achieve certification, a company must demonstrate their commitment to a quality policy that

adheres to the strict requirements of ASME and the National Board. These steps include:

Ordering the Codesand StandardsThe ASME Code Sections required will vary dependent on the scope of activities and the individual Certificates of Authorization.

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Contract with an AuthorizedInspection Agency (AIA)Fusion Tech works with Hartford Steam and Boiler (HSBCT) as our AIA. The AIA will provide you with an Authorized Inspector (AI), who is the judge of code acceptability. Depending upon your contract with the AIA, the AI can be available on hourly, half-day, or full day rates.

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Quality ControlProgram PreparationPrepare a documented Quality Control Manual covering the scope of subjects as identified in the ASME Code.

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Prepare Non-DestructiveExamination DocumentsThe qualification of NDE personnel and the necessary NDE procedures required to meet the specific ASME Code(s) of Construction to be used.

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Implementation of QualityControl ProgramIt is essential to fully implement the Quality Control Manual and Program requirements into your fabrication practices. Say what you do, do what you say.

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Fabrication of Demonstration VesselThe company must prepare and fabricate a “demonstration item” in accordance with all applicable Code requirements. The purpose is to demonstrate implementation of your written Quality Control System during the Joint Review. The “demonstration item” must be inspected by the Authorized Inspector prior to the Joint Review, which includes a visit to review fabrication drawings, calculations, material procurement documentation, welding and any required NDE and heat treating procedures prior to the start of fabrication.

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The JointReviewAt the Joint Review, an ASME designee (generally a representative of the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors) and a representative(s) of your Authorized Inspection Agency will visit your fabrication for a full review of your Quality Control Program and will witness the demonstration of the Quality Control System. The Quality Control Program will be evaluated for compliance with the Code, and the demonstration vessel and implementation will be evaluated for Code compliance as well as compliance with the documented Quality Control Program. Generally the time frame for the Joint Review is two (2) days. Upon completion of the Joint Review, a report is filed with the ASME recommending to issue or not to issue the Certificate of Authorization and the Symbol Stamp(s) to be issued.

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Certified Since 2010Fusion Tech was first certified for ASME manufacturing of Boilers and Pressure Vessels in 2010. We

went through our second Joint Review in 2013 for renewal of the Certificates of Authorization through 2016. Our AI performs a yearly audit of our Quality Control Program and Quality Control Manual. Products manufactured by Fusion Tech and accepted by an ASME inspector bear the appropriate

symbols stamped on a nameplate affixed to each vessel. A Manufacturer’s Data Report is completed for each vessel and filed with the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors.

Learn MoreContact Fusion Tech for any Boiler and Pressure Vessel new construction or repairs. Our Certificates of

Authorization are the ‘U’ for manufacture of pressure vessels, ‘H’ for the manufacture of heating boilers, ‘HLW’ for the manufacture of potable water heaters, and ‘R’ for repairs and/or alterations.

Fusion Tech can also provide Partial Data Reports (U-2) for items such as flanges, shells, elbows, pipe, man-hole covers, etc. which require ASME certification.

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We specialize in providing innovative solutions for the food processing industry.

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