A quiz about the “Certified Welder”
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I got some books for the CWI exam, now what?
AWS Book of Specification, Bend Test Criteria
As mentioned before, the criteria for an inspection will often vary depending on the application. There are exceptions but usually, the differences exist. With the AWS BOS, you need not memorize anything but you should be aware that the acceptance criteria may or may not be based on the application and you should know where…
CWI Course Observations- Day 5 Practical-BoS
This may not be accurate! I have to say that I started off the day with nothing less than the highest level of excitement and anticipation that I’ve have had all week! I was going to get to start studying the world famous NEW “Part B”. I could remember back to my days of the…
Welding Quiz-Inspection
Feel free to take the quiz below to sharpen your knowledge.
Shipyard, Day 3-1/2, LAST DAY
Well the 1/2″ Schedule 10 socket weld kicked my butt. It knocked me down in the 1st round on the backside. In the second round, some melt-through on the ID of the .083″ pipe wall got the best of me. $50.00 an hour job down the tubes because of something the size of a pinhead. BUT…
Shipyard, Day 3
Morning- I haven’t done anything yet today as of right now and will add more to this later. Today is to consist of Safety Training and Orientation. We will find out more about what shift we will be on for welder testing and a few more details. I’m looking forward to it but also looking…
Going to the Shipyard, Day 2
Today is the 2nd day and I am scheduled to do NOTHING! The temp agency uses today for processing all of our paperwork from yesterday. God allowed me to get through the breathing, vision, hexavalent chromium, and other tests fine. I learned a few things yesterday though based on conversations around the table with the…
Going to the shipyard…Day 1
Some of the best welding experiences I had in the past were related to welding on Navy Ships. I have recently decided to pursue some of the work available as the result of some new ships being built. The pay is excellent but the testing, from what I hear, is a bit tough. I am going…
Learning Without a Classroom
Introduction. Please understand that the below are the comments of an individual not trained in education. I am a welder that likes to share his trade. I have watched some Youtube videos while staying at a Holiday Inn Express! 🙂 I have been blessed with a skill that I enjoy doing. This started during my…