Wilsdorf Consulting, LLC

Welding Engineering & CWI Inspection Services

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About the firm

Wilsdorf Consulting, LLC provides professional welding engineering and inspection support from Tulsa, Oklahoma. The practice integrates Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) capabilities with engineering expertise to deliver procedure development, metallurgical analysis, failure investigation, and fabrication optimization for pressure vessels, heat exchangers, structural steel, and piping systems.

Team
Micro
Firm type
Materials Engineering · Materials Testing · Process Engineering

Credentials

AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

People

Ray WilsdorfOwner & Operator

Capabilities

WPS/PQR Development & Qualification

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Drafting of specifications and designing of test coupons to ensure full code compliance. The practice coordinates mechanical testing and compiles documentation for code review.

  • WPS Drafting and Test Coupon Design
  • PQR Witnessing and Performance Testing
  • Qualification Package Assembly

Welder Qualification & Training

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Coordination of performance testing to verify personnel capabilities. It also offers specialized instruction for small groups preparing for national inspection exams.

  • Welder Performance Witnessing
  • CWI Exam Preparation Instruction

Metallurgical & Failure Analysis

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Investigation of joint failures in pressure-retaining and structural components. Detailed evaluations determine root causes and provide remediation plans to prevent future issues.

  • Root Cause Investigation
  • Microstructure Evaluation
  • Hardness Testing

Distortion Control & Procedure Optimization

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Implementation of engineering controls and procedure modifications to minimize residual stresses. Systematic planning protects dimensional integrity during fabrication.

  • Welding Sequence Planning
  • Heat Input Control
  • Clamping and Fixturing Strategies
  • Post-Weld Heat Treatment Guidance

Welding Automation & Process Selection

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Evaluation of manual and automated methods to improve shop floor productivity. Technical assessments identify optimal welding processes for diverse material alloys.

  • Arc Welding Process Evaluation
  • Automation Feasibility Studies
  • Custom Equipment and Jig Design

Inspection & NDE Planning

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Formulation of quality assurance plans and coordination of non-destructive examinations. Certified personnel provide on-site oversight to ensure compliance with owner specifications.

  • NDE Method Coordination
  • Quality Assurance Planning
  • On-Site CWI Oversight

Industries

Oil & Gas · Power Generation · Manufacturing · Industrial

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