The BEND TEST! One of the tests used to determine the soundness of weld metal is a bend test. A bend test can take a few forms and may have to meet different requirements. For the purpose of this short piece of information, we will talk about the “Guided Bend Test” as opposed to the…
AWS Holston Valley Section Meeting 15 Mar 18
Holston Valley Section Members, Student Members, The Holston Valley Section March meeting will beThursday, MARCH 15th., 2018, at 6:00 PM. at the Golden Corral Restaurant in Bristol. address: Golden Corral 3104 Lee Hwy, Bristol, VA 24202. This will be “Dutch Treat”. Please bring students! The ESAB presentation will be just after the dinner, and will…
The best welding process-GTAW
There is a misconception among many that GTAW (TIG) is somehow the “best process” for welding. Using that “mentality” is similar to saying a ratchet and socket is the best way to tighten a nut. Yet I guarantee that many of the people with that mentality have some channel locks, combination wrenches, locking pliers, slip…
Welding a Glass Lined Pressure Vessel
After the terrible tragedy at the shipyard :), I had to get to work somewhere. I picked up a few inspection jobs around the area and gave a few welder tests but needed a little more. I called a sister company of a company I provided CWI inspection for and asked if they had any…
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…
What I studied to become a CWI.
When I got my driver’s license, I studied and had actually driven a car before the “test”. Prior to becoming “certified” as a welding inspector by the AWS, I had actually studied and inspected welds before taking the test. However today, many want to become certified SO they can inspect. That’s fine and the results…