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Welding Tests and Welder Certification Q&A

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3G 1" PLATE SMAW  starstarstarstarstar
I WILL LIKE TO KNOW IF 1/8 OR 1/4 IS GOOD FOR COVER PASSES ON A
3G SMAW 11018 1" PLATE?

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9-nickle test  starstarstarstarstar
Theres a job here at a LNG Plant site. and it says must be able to weld 9 nickle with fluxcore and stick. Will be welding on tanks. Never herd of this ...

welder certification sites in Indiana  starstarstarstarstar
places to get a welders certification in Indiana.

here is the link to all the AWS test facilities.

http://files.aws.org/certification/docs/auto/atf_listing_0503....

Testing out on 2" schedule 160 TIG (70S-2) for root and hot pass, and ER 309 all the way out  starstarstarstarstar
X - Ray Test in two weeks, kinda nervous... 5/1/2010

My problem for the last couple of months has been getting a root suck back on my TIG root pass....

What am I doing wrong on this weld test?  starstarstarstarstar
I understand a lot of things can go wrong during a weld test so I'll try to provide as much detail as I can to reduce speculation. I'd really like to figure ...

What is the best schools or programs for someone to enroll for?  starstarstarstarstar
I have no welding exp at all. I am finally going to get into welding after many years of procrastination( since I was laid off from my forming profession)...

Too hazardus,- fix it, or forget it.  starstarstarstarstar
What are the welding 'situations' a welder should absolutely refuse to go into? (unless made safe )


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personally,...

Journeyman welder status  starstarstarstarstar
Hello, is there a such thing as a journeyman welder status? If so do you have a piece of paper, card or certificate for this? Is this status only given ...

test set up  starstarstarstarstar
when running a 7016 3/32 rod root pass on pipe how much gap do u recommend i leave? And do i leave a landing?


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root pass 6011 vertical up  starstarstarstarstar
Help me ! I need some tips on keeping the key hole on a open groove but joint with a 6011 electrode.

I can make it look good in the middle of the joint ...

root pass with nr 232 fluxcore wire  starstarstarstarstar
on 1/4 root gap on 1 inch plate what angle should i hold my gun to keep from trapping slag and what is the best setting for.068wire (wire speed and volts)...

HOW TO BECOME A RIG WELDER  starstarstarstarstar
OK THIS IS MY CONCERN ...

I HAVE BEEN WELDING FOR 10 YEARS... JUST GOT LAID OFF AND FIGURE I PUT MY RIG TOGETHER.

ALL MY WORK HAS BEEN IN SHOPS THAT ...

Does 6G cover steam pipe certification   starstarstarstarstar
Hello, I am bidding a pipe job where they have 600lb flanges and sch 80 pipe, they run steam through some of the pipe. Will my 6G cert cover this or is ...

6g welding test 2/4" pipe 6010 root 7018 fill and cap  starstarstarstarstar
Greetings, let me begin by saying how informative and well put together I found your site to be.
I have enjoyed it since stumbling across it in a google ...

Good technique for 6010 downhill on 4" sched 40 pipe???  starstarstarstarstar
I recently took sort of a proficiency test for a plumbers and pipe fitters union that doesn't offer an apprenticeship program for welders. I almost made ...

what typr of rod  starstarstarstarstar
what type of rod should I use to weld a 6" pipe schedule #40? I tried 6010 but it doesn't weld clean and lacks penetration. Would 6013 be a better choicce ...

welding  starstarstarstarstar
how does the slag help the weld when welding flux cored arc weld. Name three

welding using ceramic backing / tape  starstarstarstarstar
Whats different in techniques , if any ?
how to apply ceramic tape / backing before welding ?
Some techniques on welding using ceramic .


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6g weld test  starstarstarstarstar
what does a 6g weld test consist of?

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there are a whole crapload of different 6g tests.

the only thing they all have in common is ...

6g pipe weld  starstarstarstarstar
If I'm doing a 6g pipe weld with 6010 root on Schedule 80 pipe,heat at about 85-90.,what should my heat setting be for the filler weld with 7018?

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Joe,...

nr-232  starstarstarstarstar
your info is always helpful...im can u please give me some ballpark parameters for 1/16th & .072 wire 4 the following positions 2g, 3g, 4g...thanx

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Consumable insert 2" welding test  starstarstarstarstar
What is the technique for fitting and welding a K ring consumable insert on a 2" schedule 80 pipe?

The last test I took , I failed because I didnt completely ...

Stinger  starstarstar
is it ok to use a #4 cable on your stinger,instead of #1 that is heavier,and would it effect the weld any.


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i sure ...

cleaning slag  starstar
easiest way to clean slag AWS D1.1 SMAW 3G welding certification .

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the easiest way i have found is ...

How to lay out a standard weld test  Not rated yet
Im looking for ideas how to lay out a standard weld test for new employees.

Any ideas or where i might look for this?

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I ...

root pass in 5g  Not rated yet
i would like to see a video of a root pass being done all the way out uphill on pipe in the 5g position

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its ...

i need some opinion pls..  Not rated yet
i am about to take a trade test involving a 2 inch schedule 40 pipe doing a SMAW-GTAW combination. can you guys help me out, i need some opinions for the ...

Water dip  Not rated yet
Is it ok to dip a test coupon in water?

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wtt reply,

you can get away with it occasionally, but ...

Inconel, SS test comin up!!!  Not rated yet
First of all these tests are on ss, inconel sch.40, 2", tig root n hot pass, stick out....I have never ran any inconel...I've been told that it runs alot ...

steam card  Not rated yet
I would like to know where and how to apply for a oklahoma steam card

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I am not really familiar with ...

3/8 stainless steel horiz bend test  Not rated yet
Gap between bottom rollers of the fixture during a 3/8 304 stainless steel horizontal bend test?

I have a welder on loan from my alma mater who presented ...

Two certs or One?  Not rated yet
If a welder certifies in a MIG Pulse welding process, is that certification also good for short arc or is that a completely different cert?


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wtt ...

can i run my rootpass down hill or uphill for 6gr certification  Not rated yet
can i run my root pass up or downhill on a 6gr test?

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typically, you dont get a vote.

the procedure ...

PROCEDURE FOR SMAW WELDING 1/8TH" WALL PIPE  Not rated yet
What is the procedure for smaw welding a pipe with a total wall thickness of 1/8th inch of carbon steel?


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wtt ...

unlimited tig test  Not rated yet
what is the size of the test coupon that will be needed for a welder too qualify to be unlimited for GTAW process?


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if ...

weld coupons  Not rated yet
How long does my company have to keep weld coupons from previous job?

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wtt reply,

i am not aware of any requirement ...

Coupons?  Not rated yet
Why do they call a weld test coupon, a coupon?

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that one really threw me a curve too when i was learning ...

How long to weld a 2  Not rated yet
how long should it take for an average welder to stick weld a 2" schedule 80 stainless steel pipe with a wall thickness of 1/4"

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loaded ...

how far do certs really go   Not rated yet
If i do a test on 8 inch pipe, in the 6g position, will i be certified for pipes smaller than 8 inch. or larger?


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depends ...

6g Pipe test  Not rated yet
I am trying to learn how to get a 6g cert, i know what it is and everything i just have trouble with the tig root as far as suck back and such is concerned ...

TOTAL LENGTH OF PIPE WELD TEST COUPON   Not rated yet









Please let me know the total length of 6G pipe
welding test coupon as per ASME SEC.IX for
WELDER PERFORMANCE QUALIFICATION ...

Welding test  Not rated yet
What will be the safe distance the employee can stand during X ray test for welding

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wtt response,

that ...

taking a 309 stainless test  Not rated yet
i am taking a 309 stainless test for a refinery

Stainless stick pipe  Not rated yet
I'm having trouble with the cap on my 6g stainless stick pipe. My foreman wants me to run two stringers on the cap instead of weaving. The stringers are ...

Single V-Groove weld made with 3/4 backing in. steel question  Not rated yet
What can be a total angle of a single V-Groove weld made with 3/4 backing inch steel and to be welded in the vertical position with a root opening of 1/...

electricity  Not rated yet
is the main advantage of OFWIs the ability to weld without electricity?

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If you are talking about ...

i need to get recretified can snyone help me  Not rated yet
need to find someone that can re certify me


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Charles, you can do it at the nearest AWS accredited ...

Need to qualify welder for carbon to stainless 1 1/2 to unlimited  Not rated yet
Need to qualify welder for carbon to stainless 1 1/2 to unlimited.

What are the steps for qualification as per AWS D1.1?


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something ...

tungsten inclusions  Not rated yet
tungsten inclusions are caused by what?

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this might sound too obvious...but tungsten inclusions ...

welding  Not rated yet
What is useful for cutting cast iron,and for cutting in in accessible places,and for cutting small jobs?

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anyone ...

regarding ss-304  Not rated yet
can we cut SS-304 plates through oxy -acetylene gas cutting process. if not why


no..it will not work except for demolition

6gcoupon  Not rated yet
what size do i cut out my coupon to be tested


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if you are talking about the bend test straps,...

2G, 3G and 4G open butt 3/8 plate   Not rated yet
what settings would you recommend for a pr-employment test using 3/32 9018 and 1/8 9018 Flu core rods for 3/8 carbon steel 3/8 plates 1/4 inch backing....

welding certs  Not rated yet
I am looking for some type of welding spec or standard to put on a drawing that does not require a certification

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I ...

Parent seeking information !   Not rated yet
What is needed and what is the testing process for
Vo-Tech High School Seniors Certification testing ?


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John,...

slot weld  Not rated yet
what is a slot weld?

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A slot weld is usually where 2 pieces of metal are sandwiched together and one ...

5g & 6g 2" pipe cap  Not rated yet
I'm having trouble getting less than 1/16" reinforcement on my cover pass on 2" schedule 80 pipe with 3/32 e7018. Any advise on amperage settings and weave ...

heat need to run root and hot pass down hill  Not rated yet
how hot should i run my root pass with 6010 1/8 rod and hot pass down hill on 6g pipe test.

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There ...

where can I get tested?  Not rated yet
I am an experienced welder who needs retested. Where in Tn can I get certified?


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http://files.aws.org/certification/...

3/8 plate test  Not rated yet
When taking the 3/8 plate test for certification what is the best setting to set machine when using 3/32 and 1/8 rods

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Believe ...

Pressure pipe Certs?  Not rated yet
I have a couple of questions. I have certs in 6G pipe with AWS. My first question is: Am I qualified to weld steam pipe at 120 psi.? If not what is the ...

Cert in Ga. for experienced stick, gas and MIG   Not rated yet
Where can certification test be taken in metro Altanta for experienced but rusty gas,MIG and Arc welders and are there different levels of certification?...

steam card certification  Not rated yet
how do i get a Oklahoma steam card? most states dose not require one and to work in Oklahoma i need one.

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found ...

welder qualification -test coupon and filler wire limitations   Not rated yet
to qualify a welder for ss pipe for production weld in the field-shall i use the test coupon of carbon steel with stainless steel filler wire for qualifications ...

how long does a welding certifcation last?  Not rated yet
how long is certification good for?

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Usually, welding certs are only good for the length of the ...

lost and forgoten certified card  Not rated yet
need help finding info where i was certified and for what


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Anthony,

I have bad news. This ...

3/8 plate test  Not rated yet
What is the width of the test coupon on a 3/8 aws structural plate test?

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usually an inch and a ...

309 tig wire on carbon coupons  Not rated yet
hi i was wondering if im taking a 2 inch test on carbon with 309 tig wire should i hang the wire like im welding carbon or just go with a eighth inch gap ...

how can i make a good fillerpass  Not rated yet
i will have an assessment next week. but i just cant make a good filler pass can you give me a tip on how to do it properly???tnks..

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Man ...

ASME-vs- AWS  Not rated yet
Is the required test for ASME Certification the same as AWS requirements?

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there is a lot of overlap,...

tec question about mig  Not rated yet
how do i know if im welding mig with the right polarity?

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bare wire mig always uses dcep
thats ...

6G Final Pass  Not rated yet
I'm practicing my 6G and I'm having trouble with the finals. In one spot I have Mt. Fuji and in another spot is Mt. Everest. I think I know what I'm doing ...

About Welding  Not rated yet
Does the gas metal-arc, the gas tungsten-arc, the oxy-acetylene, or the resistance have a welding process that uses a flame to generate the heat needed ...

8" pipe welding test  Not rated yet
I will be taking a pipe welding test for a employer soon, the only info i know is that its 8" diameter (schedule unknown) carbon steel, with a backing ...

17-7 stainless steel weld certification 1/8x3x8 plates for butt weld  Not rated yet
We have to cert. on 17-7 stainless steel at work. FAA required. We all know 17-7 is a bear. We have a good fixture at work already. What I am looking ...

G-6 WELDING TEST.  Not rated yet
WHAT IS A G-6 WELDING TEST AND WHERE CAN I GO FOR ONE.

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Its actually called a 6G.

one way to take ...

bend strap measurements for mig tests?  Not rated yet
Years ago the test labs cut the straps to be bent from a test coupon 1" or 1-1/4" wide by 6" long. Why are they being cut to 3/8" wide by 3" long now? Would ...

2"xxs pipe coupons  Not rated yet
Is there a place to bye 2"xxs practice coupons

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yep, you can get your monster welding coupons at

www....

Welder performance qualification test  Not rated yet
When a welder has passed a welding test on a 2'' schedule 160 pipe coupon which has a wall thickness of .344 what is the minimum and maximum wall thickness ...

weld  Not rated yet
how do i get my welding certs on here i got my cert at imc when hobart was there

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bro, maybe its ...

Welding Position Question????  Not rated yet
Had a situation on a job where we called out a CJP weld of a hangar plate to the bottom flange of a large W40 girder.

The hangar plate is parallel ...

oklahoma certification  Not rated yet
can i take my current good standing certification from Arkansas and simply apply with out testing in Oklahoma with out taking the test again?

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It ...

welding proficiency test in Arkansas  Not rated yet
I attended William R. Moore School of Technology years ago and am in need of a current proficiency test. Where is the closest site to Little Rock, AR ...

welding proficiency test in Arkansas  Not rated yet
I attended William R. Moore School of Technology years ago and am in need of a current proficiency test. Where is the closest site to Little Rock, AR ...

difference between E 7018 & E6013 welding electrodes  Not rated yet
what is difference between E 7018 & E6013 welding electrodes

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the main difference is that e 7018 ...

testing of tig weld  Not rated yet
what type of test is used to test the TIG weld?

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tig welds are tested the same as most other welds....

2g/3g fluxcore test  Not rated yet
how do run your puddles on both tests

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this is a wide open question that would take me an hour to ...

6G CERTIFICATION STICK IN GEORGIA  Not rated yet
WHOM WOULD I CONTACT IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA ABOUT TAKING MY 6G PIPE CERTIFICATION TEST ,THANKS STEVE

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LOST MY WELDING CERTIFICATION NUMBER  Not rated yet
how do i find a copy of my welding certificate and certification number

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you might be able to ...

GTAW Cert Test  Not rated yet
I have a cert test coming at the school I go to in San Diego for Welding. I will be doing a 6"x6"x1/4" Stainless Steel plate fitted up as a V-groove joint....

what temperature should i use in a 6g weld test and wire speed  Not rated yet
what temperature should i use in a 6g weld test and wire speed

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i am going to have to assume a ...

testing  Not rated yet
what temp would be good to run a bead on a 1" and 2" carbon pipe test for tig at a 45 degree and is the root supposed to look like you welded it with 6010
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testing  Not rated yet
what temp would be the right temp to start a bead on a 45 1" and 2" pipe test

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sorry, need more ...

tips & tricks   Not rated yet
for pipe fitting & welding? unless i'm just not finding it here.

how do you do a flux core welding test?  Not rated yet
How do you do a flux core test? Im going on an interview tomorrow.

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flux core tests are all different....

Tig welding Cobalt to Stainless Steel  Not rated yet
What is the correct procedure? What type of filler rod? Do you need to preheat the SS prior to welding?

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Sometimes ...

where is the heat directed when gtaw with a dc  Not rated yet
where is most of the heat directed when gtaw with a dc
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johnnie,
on dcen the current flows from the ...

welding test 2'' sc 160  Not rated yet
What is the best way to weld this size and what size rods

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for tig root, 3/32 or 1/8 with a 1/...

How i can take a right test from 3G welder and which point is important when i am an inspector ?  Not rated yet
Hi have a good day .i am an inspector and i want to qualified some welder in 3G position without backing and want to know which point should do according ...

how do i set up for a 7016 bead on pipe  Not rated yet
how do i set up for a 7016 bead on pipe?

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man john, thats a really open ended question...

not much ...

welding  Not rated yet
how do i get an aws certification in oklahoma


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william, there are 2 places to call...click below ...

TIG 6G 7018 hot pass/cap  Not rated yet
I'm having real trouble with my hot pass and cap running 7018. I don't know if its the way I'm running the beads or what but I just cannot get them to ...

Canadian Welding test  Not rated yet
Is there a test for t joint fillet weld available in canada.

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Sean, I dont have copies of any Canadian Welding ...

how to arc weld vertical   Not rated yet
im welding 1/8 inch steel with 6013 rods. the weld im doing is a vertical fillet. i have tried a lot of techniques but my puddle keeps getting ahead of ...

Tig welding pipe at 45 degrees pictures.  Not rated yet
Hello I'm trying to get ready for a G6 tig welding test on 28mm dia pipe 5.5mm thickness and I'm really struggling I've not been shown how to really do ...

welding amperage?  Not rated yet
what amperage should i weld a half inch v groove with backing? 1/2 inch bend test with 7018 filler rod horizontal or 2g position
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JODY ...

Certification Bend Test  Not rated yet
I am practicing for the AWS 3G and 4G SMAW test in 1/2" plate. I would like to build a jig for my hydraulic press to do the bend test on my practice coupons....

high pressure pipe course   Not rated yet
i have a welding trade and im in a high pressure pipe course at the same school i took the trade.

do i need the high pressure pipe course to be able ...

metals  Not rated yet
can u please give me some examples of filler metals and fluxes to use when joining simliar metals


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can you ...

ASME 9 Welding Test  Not rated yet
How good is an ASME 9 welders coding? what does it qualifiy you to weld?

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ASME section IX is used for ...

TIG LAB  Not rated yet


Regards to all welders

Im from Serbia where aluminium in the past didn’t use to much in the industry accept in military purpose. First serious ...

when are low hydrogen electrodes used?  Not rated yet
when are low hydrogen electrodes used?

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Amber,

low hydrogen electrodes are specified by numerous American Welding Society ...

6g and 6gr  Not rated yet
you've probably heard this one a million times but here it goes the one million and one. whats different about a 6g and a 6gr test? i may have an test ...

cwi  Not rated yet
Hey do you know any one wanting to hire an aws certified welding inspector?


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Joe,
I dont know of anyone right ...

Welding certification q and a

Question…My 7018 fill and cap passes on 6g carbon pipe are not visually acceptable. I’m using stringers though, but my beads are not laying down, like a"roll of nickels" what gives?... the pipefitter’s local gives a 6g stainless pipe test, what are the similarities? What are the differences? between the 2 tests?

Answer …To Get our beads to lay down better on the 7018 6G pipe test, you are going to need to pay attention to rod angle. When you start at the bottom, try not to have any drag angle at all. Dead nuts straight in. in order to make that work , you are going to need to be hot enough too. A 1/8 7018 will need about 105-110 amps give or take depending on the machine. Once the rod gets burning good, (after about ½ inch of weld) really pay attention to holding a pretty tight arc.If the rod sticks, you are too cold on amperage.Keep rod angle as close to dead nuts as possible as you weld up the side of the pipe.“trace the puddle” make small circles to spread the bead a little and to give you some time to reposition your body as you follow the round pipe to the top.Stainless , same advise except, it crowns more.As far as differences in the 2 tests, sometimes the carbon steel is done with 6010 open butt, 7018 with chill ring, or tig open butt.Stainless is mostly done with tig open butt and 1 fill pass. Then stick the rest of the way out. Pretty often , its actually a carbon steel pipe welded with 309 ss rod. ASME section IX provides for using 309 for testing on cs pipe.


Question…we are a fab and machine shop. can someone tell me what it takes for me to get someone who has welded for many years to become a certified weld inspector and the costs associated? thanks,

Answer …One way is to take the online training course at http://www.weldacademy.com/index.htm and then take the exam.I think it’s around 500-600 dollars for access to the course materials. But you will still need to buy a welding code book, either AWS D1.1, ASME section IX, or API 1104. AWS seminars are the way to go if there you can wait until there is one in your area within driving distance and you can avoid hotel and restaurant costs. The seminars are around $2300 all inclusive. The exam by itself is about $1000 with no guarantee of passing. Pass rates are better for those who attend the seminars. They usually run mon-fri with the exam on sat.

So if you opt for the online course for around 500-600 dollars, and the “exam only” price of 1000, you are looking at $1600 already. Now you would also need to buy an AWS D1.1 or API 1104 code book for about 200-300 bucks making the total closer to $2000. As you can see, it’s a better deal to attend the seminar. Your chances of passing are better that way. Plus you will probably make some good contacts in the welding biz.I am not a huge fan of the AWS, in fact, I think they kind of have a monopoly and charge too much for code books etc.. But it is what it is. And it does make the CWI credential somewhat more prestigious.You can download all the exam schedules and pricing by going the aws page on certification…http://www.aws.org/w/a/certification/docs/schedules.html


Question…I am trying to get ready to take a 6g 2inch heavy wall stainless test. The root and hot pass are tig and the rest is stick. Do you have any tips for the stainless stick?

Answer …Since you will probably be using 3/32 rods, you will have to make a few tie-ins (stop/starts) …stagger them so that they are not all in one areaSet the machine just hot enough to keep a pretty tight arc without sticking and not hot enough for the rod to be glowing red when you run a whole rod. It will glow a little because stainless does not conduct heat well, but if it’s too hot, it will not run right for the last 2 or 3 inches of the rod.Always plan one bead ahead. When you are stacking beads for the second and third layers, it is easy to trap yourself on the last bead. Leave enough room between the second to the last bead and the pipe wall so that you are not trying to penetrate a tight crevice.Good luck,

Question…Hi do you give individual, welding training, interested in pipe. where are you located , I try to go to Hobart every 2 or 3 years s coning to your location is no big deal thanks ,

Answer …Sorry, at this time, I am not offering any individualized training. I am just plain too busy.Have you considered inquiring with Hobart about specialized training on pipe? You may be able to arrange a few sessions focusing on exactly what you need.

Question…I am doing a pipe test. 1 is a 4" inch pipe schedule 40, a root e7016, fill e7018, and cap e7018. Please could you tell me the setup for this test and add pictures if available. Thank you


Answer …That is kind of an oddball test. You can probably expect the joint to look something like this.

7016 root pass pipe test

I haven’t had the chance to weld any pipe using a 7016 rod. I have done a bit with 7018 on an open butt, and that is pretty tricky. I believe you will have to keyhole and keep the rod moving from wall to wall to keep it cool enough.

Question…I would like to best root pass setting for 6G rootpass using 6010 80, 85 90. thank you

answer…It really depends on the fit up. If it is kind of tight or has a heavy land, then the higher amperage will work better.I have usually been able to make 85 amps work pretty well. But on jobs where we also ran 7018, it was kind of good to set the machine at 90 amps. 90 amps would run the 6010 roots as well as the 7018 3/32” without running 300 feet back to the machine bank to change amperage.

Question…Do you need to qualify to each code? Will ASME allow an aws qualification to weld on ASME work?

answer….Sometimes. There is some overlap between aws and ASME. Essential elements still have to be met so it is kind of a case by case comparison.


Question…Jody, great site you got. Enjoy the knowledge you share. I just busted a 6GR root and need some help. Been welding off and on since 1975, mostly on casing or structural offshore. Went to pipe school at Lincoln long time ago. Where can I go to learn how to: put in a root and pass a 6GR Test? I can do the rest, the test is bitin my ass. Thanks


Answer…2 thoughts,One is to call Hobart and ask if they could set you up a block of time 800-332-9448 . It is kind of high, but it may be worth it.The other idea is to check the list of AWS accredited facilities and call the closest ones and ask for help. It won’t cost anything to find out.You can find the list of aws accredited test facilities here.
http://files.aws.org/certification/docs/auto/atf_listing_0706.pdf


Question…Hey I have a question for you. I currently live in Tennessee and lost my job back in February. I am a welder but have never been certified. I would like to know where I could go to do the welding test only. I have lots of experience doing TIG, MIG, Stick and Flux core welding so I should pass with no problem. Also, are there any local unions in Tennessee for welders? Thanks for your time,

Answer… Check the list of AWS accredited facilities and call the closest . Last time I checked there were not any located in TN. You may have to drive to GA, or FL or wherever. I would call and get the skinny first. Sometimes they have standard tests and do not vary. Other times, you can call the shots and specify the test you want.You can find the list of aws accredited test facilities here.http://files.aws.org/certification/docs/auto/atf_listing_0706.pdf

I am not aware of any unions that are strictly for welders. Welding always goes with some other craft…like pipefitters, boilermakers, ironworkers, and sheet metal workers.All of these should have local unions located in TN. Just google “TN Local Union” and the word pipefitters” or “boilermakers” and you should find what you are looking for.An apprenticeship is sometimes required but many local unions now give credit toward becoming a journeyman if you have prior welding training.


Question…I am preparing for a 6g carbon tube test and I just can't seem to get the wedding band on the inside during the root pass. I run 1/8 tungsten, 3/32 filler rod, about 25cfm argon and right around 90-95 amps could you give me some pointers; I was kind of hoping you would tell me what you would start off with in that situation. I am not sure if it is my torch angle or what. I just can't seem to get the filler to flow though to the inside even with a 1/8 root opening and I feel like I am jamming wire the whole time and nothing. THANKS FOR THE HELP------------------------------


Answer…

A few things that will help...fit up. use a 1/8" gap prep...37.5 degree bevel with no landclean metal back at least 1/4" to shiny bright metal with no rust, or mill scaledon’t use any more side to side weave than possible...in fact if you are free handing or hot fingering, keep the tungsten pointed right on the tip of the 1/8" wire.Don’t use much torch angle

what I am talking about here is called lay wire. A 1/8 gap with a 1/8 rod. Actually the gap will be just under 1/8 so the rod lays in without falling thru.You just wiggle the torch slightly while bearing down on where the rod meets the puddle. A little slight pressure from the filler wire hand keeps the rod in contact.

if you are uncomfortable using a 1/8 rod, follow the rest of the tips and dip the 3/32 rod using just barely enough heat to start to see a keyhole. the puddle will be cold enough to follow your tungsten as you move side to side to tie in the walls.

make sense?

Good luck,

Jody exit welding test Q&A and go to welding certification


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