Some info from a welding instructor wannabe
Finally! It had been a long week for sure. The material was covered quickly and in a manner that could make things difficult for someone new to the concepts. I had problems staying focused and it was NOT because I didn’t have an interest in every word the instructor said. I was just tired! I…
Experienced Inspector! I enjoy doing anything welding related and I like to do it correctly. When it comes to inspection, knowing the requirements is key! During the recent CWI class I was blessed to attend, I often commented on things from my experience as an inspector over the years. I tried to refrain to minimize…
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…
The “Fundamentals” The “Body of Knowledge” on the AWS Website list 14 “Subjects” for the AWS CWI exam. Each one of these subjects can have a considerably wide range of sub-topics. To truly be prepared to have anything related to one of the subjects thrown at you as a test question could require tremendous amounts…
A few comments about the AWS CWI Course I am taking.
Feel free to take the quiz below to sharpen your knowledge.
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…
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…
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…
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…