Advance Steel detailing FAQs — Steel3D LTD

Question 1

What does Steel3D LTD deliver?

Accepted Answer

Advance Steel and AutoCAD structural steel detailing — site measure, GA / assembly / part drawings, BOM lists and DSTV NC1 packs — plus Freelance EXC2 RWC, VT and ISO 9606-1 logging. Zero fabrication and zero steel supply.

Question 2

Do you work for UK steel fabricators?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Steel3D LTD is based in Hull and details for fabricators, engineers and main contractors across the United Kingdom to BS EN 1090-2 shop practices.

Question 3

Which CAD software do you use?

Accepted Answer

Native Autodesk Advance Steel for 3D modelling and AutoCAD for GA / elevation draughting, with DSTV NC1 CNC data exported for the workshop.

Question 4

How do I get a detailing quote?

Accepted Answer

Open the Quote section on steel3d.co.uk, attach a CAD or PDF pack, and submit. You receive a Job Reference Token; Steel3D LTD prices the job and emails a watermarked GA preview.

Question 5

Are revisions included?

Accepted Answer

One model sign-off revision cycle is included pre-final issue. Post-approval structural alterations are billed at a hard-capped £50/hr revisions rate.

Question 6

Do you offer Freelance EXC2 RWC welding coordination?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Steel3D LTD provides freelance Responsible Welding Coordinator (RWC) oversight for Execution Class 2 fabricators across Hull, the Humber and the wider UK — alongside Advance Steel and AutoCAD detailing.

Question 7

What RWC engagement options are available?

Accepted Answer

Pay-As-You-Go days or hours, a Named RWC Retainer with a scheduled monthly shop visit, or Integrated CAD & RWC as a bespoke project package. Indicative fees are in the Steel3D Rate Card under Documents on steel3d.co.uk; duties are listed under Freelance RWC.

Question 8

What does WPS and WPQR verification include?

Accepted Answer

Independent review and verification of existing Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Welding Procedure Qualification Records (WPQR) under ISO 15614, plus referencing the correct WPS on fabrication drawings where agreed. Steel3D LTD does not write or compile WPS documents.

Question 9

Do you provide Visual Weld Inspection (VT) and ISO 9606-1 logging?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Visual Weld Inspection (VT) covers on-site and workshop QA checks. ISO 9606-1 support includes welder qualification logging, continuity maintenance, and testing support or witnessing as scoped.

Question 10

What is outside RWC / Weld QA scope?

Accepted Answer

Steel3D LTD does not compile Factory Production Control (FPC) manuals, does not provide structural engineering or connection design calculations, and does not write or compile WPS documents. Scope stays on EXC2 RWC coordination, WPS/WPQR verification and review, ISO 9606-1 logging, VT, and 3D Advance Steel / AutoCAD detailing.

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