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Inspection Details

Inspector name

Inspection date and time

Equipment type inspected

Equipment ID / asset tag

Power Supply, Controls, and Settings

Power cord, plug, and disconnect are intact with no exposed conductors critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Machine powers on without abnormal noise, odor, smoke, or error indication critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Voltage and output settings match the work order or welding procedure specification critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Selector switches, timers, and control knobs operate smoothly and hold position

Yes No N/A

Cooling fan, indicator lights, and display function correctly

Yes No N/A

Ground clamp or return path is secure and free of damage critical (required)

Yes No N/A

MIG Welder Gun, Wire Feed, and Gas Delivery

Gun/torch cable and hose are free of cuts, burns, crushing, or loose fittings critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Contact tip, nozzle, and diffuser are clean, secure, and appropriate for the wire size critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Wire feed is smooth and consistent without slipping, birdnesting, or abnormal resistance critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Shielding gas cylinder, regulator, and hose are secure and leak-free critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Gas flow rate is set to the required range for the procedure

Resistance Spot Welder Tips and Electrode Condition

Electrode tips are clean, properly dressed, and free of excessive mushrooming or pitting critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Electrode arms, holders, and shanks are secure and undamaged critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Electrode alignment and squeeze pressure are within procedure requirements critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Cooling water flow is present and adequate, if equipped

Yes No N/A

Functional Test and Work Area Safety

A test weld or test cycle was completed successfully on approved scrap or test material critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Test weld appearance or spot quality meets shop acceptance criteria critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Work area is free of combustible materials, flammables, and unnecessary obstructions critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Deficiencies, Corrective Actions, and Sign-Off

Deficiencies documented with corrective action and responsible person

Equipment removed from service if a critical item failed critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Inspector signature

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Run: Resistance Spot Welder and MIG Welder Inspection Form

Inspection Details

Power Supply, Controls, and Settings

MIG Welder Gun, Wire Feed, and Gas Delivery

Resistance Spot Welder Tips and Electrode Condition

Functional Test and Work Area Safety

Deficiencies, Corrective Actions, and Sign-Off

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