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CWI Training Course Observations-Day 1 and 2 Code Clinic

Posted on January 14, 2019January 16, 2019 by Weldingt

A few comments about the AWS CWI Course I am taking.

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Welding Quiz-Inspection

Posted on November 23, 2018November 23, 2018 by Weldingt

Feel free  to take  the quiz below to sharpen your knowledge. 

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The Guided Bend Test

Posted on September 22, 2018September 22, 2018 by Weldingt

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…

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AWS Holston Valley Section Meeting 15 Mar 18

Posted on March 15, 2018March 15, 2018 by Weldingt

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…

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The best welding process-GTAW

Posted on March 7, 2018March 12, 2018 by Weldingt

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…

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Welding a Glass Lined Pressure Vessel

Posted on March 3, 2018March 3, 2018 by Weldingt

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…

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Shipyard, Day 3-1/2, LAST DAY

Posted on February 9, 2018February 12, 2018 by Weldingt

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…

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Shipyard, Day 3

Posted on February 7, 2018February 8, 2018 by Weldingt

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…

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Going to the Shipyard, Day 2

Posted on February 7, 2018February 7, 2018 by Weldingt

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…

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Going to the shipyard…Day 1

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Weldingt

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…

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