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ghost said:
Is that taught at a tech college or is that just a book and then you go somewhere and get certified.
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There are a lot of different aspects and avenues. A good NDT/NDE (Non-Destructive Examination/Testing) guy generally has a good bit of field experience and practical welding, as well as classroom learning and working alongside a crusty old guy for a few years. I have no idea what the best "path" is to get there.
 
jeepinmatt said:
There are a lot of different aspects and avenues. A good NDT/NDE (Non-Destructive Examination/Testing) guy generally has a good bit of field experience and practical welding, as well as classroom learning and working alongside a crusty old guy for a few years. I have no idea what the best "path" is to get there.
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The best inspectors I've dealt with were either welders or something adjacent for at least 10 years, and wanted to learn more and add another feather to their cap. Which is the point I find myself at currently.
 
JSJJ388 said:
The best inspectors I've dealt with were either welders or something adjacent for at least 10 years, and wanted to learn more and add another feather to their cap. Which is the point I find myself at currently.
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Are you seeking certification through AWS?

I have thought about similar or a getting a classification as an AWS instructor. Then pursuing private professional level teaching.

Also are you looking to examine weldments for end use or also certifying individuals?
 
WARRIORWELDING said:
Are you seeking certification through AWS?

I have thought about similar or a getting a classification as an AWS instructor. Then pursuing private professional level teaching.

Also are you looking to examine weldments for end use or also certifying individuals?
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Yes, im looking to get my AWS CWI cert. At this time its purely for D1.1 weldment inspection, since that's what we do. Our shop manager is a CWI, but we don't have anyone in the field to look over welds and actually have the backing of a certification. I already do the pre inspection and walk with the 3rd party inspector on projects, but I dont have the paperwork to actually put weight behind it.
 
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JSJJ388 said:
Yes, im looking to get my AWS CWI cert. At this time its purely for D1.1 weldment inspection, since that's what we do. Our shop manager is a CWI, but we don't have anyone in the field to look over welds and actually have the backing of a certification. I already do the pre inspection and walk with the 3rd party inspector on projects, but I dont have the paperwork to actually put weight behind it.
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That seems (to me) to be a great deal of responsibility. I mean one bad weld that you passed as good could really be a huge fubar
 
CasterTroy said:
That seems (to me) to be a great deal of responsibility. I mean one bad weld that you passed as good could really be a huge fubar
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If he's not certified, he can't really be held liable. Difference between a PE and non-PE signing off on something. Also, he's there with 3rd party inspector which is who would carry the primary responsibility.
 
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It's SLOW at work this week. Walked next door to my shop to grab some brake cleaner and found an Eaton E Locker I forgot I had. Found it for $300 on another forum years ago.
Decided to install it in Golda Jip in between orders today. May do the wiring later this evening.
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Jody Treadway said:
It's SLOW at work this week. Walked next door to my shop to grab some brake cleaner and found an Eaton E Locker I forgot I had. Found it for $300 on another forum years ago.
Decided to install it in Golda Jip in between orders today. May do the wiring later this evening.
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This sounds like a facebook AI story.
 
CasterTroy said:
That seems (to me) to be a great deal of responsibility. I mean one bad weld that you passed as good could really be a huge fubar
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There's a pretty good buffer there, especially with non destructive examination. As long as the inspector can prove they did their due diligence and actually looked at it, they're good.
 
JSJJ388 said:
Yes, im looking to get my AWS CWI cert. At this time its purely for D1.1 weldment inspection, since that's what we do. Our shop manager is a CWI, but we don't have anyone in the field to look over welds and actually have the backing of a certification. I already do the pre inspection and walk with the 3rd party inspector on projects, but I dont have the paperwork to actually put weight behind it.
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The pass fail rate is stupid steep. My research showed an improvement over success when candidates went to the classes offered by the AWS at the same time as testing over just showing up to test.

Test is on a common knowledge, ability to use the code book, and then a practical of made up specifications applied to samples.

NDT methods, visual inspection to size and quality are one perameter. Xray and sonography are another level and separated test if I remember correctly.
 
WARRIORWELDING said:
The pass fail rate is stupid steep. My research showed an improvement over success when candidates went to the classes offered by the AWS at the same time as testing over just showing up to test.

Test is on a common knowledge, ability to use the code book, and then a practical of made up specifications applied to samples.

NDT methods, visual inspection to size and quality are one perameter. Xray and sonography are another level and separated test if I remember correctly.
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Yea its something like a 30% pass rate if you just self study, and like 70%? If you take a class.

You are correct about the different testing types being separate. The certification says you're able to learn how to do it and read a code book.
 
I was looking for some new cheap glasses and came across this on Amazon
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