Mobile Crane Inspection
A mobile crane or boom hoist truck over 7300KG and any tower crane are required to have an authorized crane operator, under the Trade of Crane and Hoisting Equipment operator regulation. Along with this requirement all cranes and hoist have inspection requirements, which are outlined in the listed codes provided in Part 23.4. This weeks blog looks at the ins and outs of inspecting mobile cranes.
NACE Coating Inspection
When it comes to protecting metal surfaces from corrosion, coatings are the final line of defense. NACE and AARP have joined forces to provide a cohesive certification for coating inspections. This weeks blog is a deep dive on coating inspection
Informations sur les tests
Un soudeur peut être testé pour SMAW, GMAW et FCAW/MCAW dans nos installations. Les exigences du travail dépendront des tests que le soudeur effectuera. Pour SMAW et FCAW/MCAW, un soudeur peut tester dans « Toutes les positions » qui seront à plat, horizontale, verticale vers le haut et en position aérienne. GMAW n’est généralement testé qu’en position plate et horizontale.
How to become an inspector
We, inspectors, are often asked how to become one. The answer is complicated, and there are several career paths available. Options range from hands-on, self-directed learning to a three-year college program. Several colleges in Canada offer different programs, including non-destructive testing and inspection. Upon completion of the program, graduates will have all the theory required […]
información sobre pruebas – español
Un soldador puede tomar la prueba de: Soldadura por Arco de Metal Blindado (SMAW), Soldadura de Arco con Alambre Continuo Bajo Protección Gaseosa (GMAW), o Soldadura por Arco con Núcleo Fundente/Soldadura por Arco de Alambre Tubular con Núcleo Metálico. (FCAW/MCAW) en este taller. Los requisitos de la prueba dependen de los requisitos del mismo trabajo que el soldador completara.
Information on testing – english
A welder can be tested for SMAW, GMAW, and FCAW/MCAW at our facility. Depending on the requirements of the job will depend on which tests the welder will undertake.
Welding Procedure Data sheets
Welding Procedure Testing (WPT) is a systematic process designed to evaluate and qualify welding procedures before they are employed in actual fabrication. This meticulous testing is imperative to guarantee that welded joints meet specified quality and safety standards.
qualification vs certification
Welding qualification and welding certification are two separate processes. The difference between welding qualification and certification is a common source of confusion in the welding industry. While these terms are often used interchangeably, they refer to distinct processes. Welding qualification Welding qualification refers to the process of testing and evaluating a welder’s skills and abilities. […]
welding processes
SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, MCAW and FCAW are different welding processes with different applications. Determining which welding process is used for production is determined by the welding engineer, but choosing which process to test as a welder is based on the type of work that the welder is looking to do. SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) SMAW, […]
How to become a certified welding company
You may be considering becoming CWB Certified (or CSA W47.1 or 2 Certified) and would like to know what steps to take to become a certified welding company. This post is intended to help you navigate the possibly confusing world of the Canadian Welding Bureau Group a little bit better. (Disclaimer: things may change, but hopefully […]