Face and Root Bend Results The “SIDES” of the face root bends. The Side Bends Is this a bad welder? What bend type is “best”.
Category: inspection
Welder Testing-Presentation Part 1
The link below will open up an HTML5 presentation that will introduce you to some thoughts on welder testing. https://weldingclassroom.com/exelearncontent/WelderTesting/index.html
Another Welding InspectionQuiz-But Different
I think that our perception about what we “know” can sometimes be a little off. I would like to think that as an individual who has almost 40 years of experience related to welding that I would be a “highly knowledgable” person. However I would NOT score 100% on the CWI exam if I took…
Welders in the doghouse..or dogs in the weldinghouse?
A few days ago, the word “welding” appeared in my newsfeed from Google. The article was about a new bill in Kentucky tightening up on how welder certifications are performed. That article can be seen at http://www.wave3.com/2019/02/23/dogs-certified-welders-ky-bill-aims-ensure-it-never-happens-again/ Supporters of Kentucky House Bill 239 say it’s critical to your safety.It would legally require welders working on…
Upcoming Welding Inspector Course
I will be teaching an inspection course starting in a few weeks. We are limiting the course to no more than 15 people. You can pre register https://www.eventbrite.com/e/welding-inspection-training-course-registration-54188698857
CWI Course-The Last Day-Practical-Quiz and Test
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?
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…
CWI Training Course Observations-Day 3 and 4 Fundamentals
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…
CWI Training Course Observations-Day 1 and 2 Code Clinic
A few comments about the AWS CWI Course I am taking.
The Guided Bend Test
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…