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JOB KNOWLEDGE 129
The previous article dealt with the manual scanning method of ultrasonic examination stating that accurate determination of weld flaw size…
And more from Africa
SAIW’s Etienne Nell says that the programme to start providing specialist support in Kampala, Uganda, is on track. The original…
SAIW trains Kenyans
For many years the SAIW has been extending its services all over the continent of Africa. “It’s one of the…
Join SAIW Foundation in implementing social responsibility projects
SAIW Foundation is currently partnered in two projects with ArcelorMittal and Afrox which are providing 30 apprentices with top-class training,…
NDT – Liquid Penetrant Testing
INTRODUCTION One of the most popular NDT training courses currently offered at the SAIW is Liquid Penetrant Testing. This dye-penetrant…
Excellent Response to Newly Launched Welding Inspectors Programme
13 August 2019 Shelton Zichawo, SAIW training services manager, says that there has been a very encouraging response to the…
Major Improvement to SAIW Flagship Programme ….
09 May 2019 Welding Inspectors curriculum to again fully include the iconic SAIW Levels 1 and 2 In the last…
AMSA/Foundation Students on the go
The group of Arcelor Mittal South Africa (AMSA) welders who are currently busy with the QCTO approved Registered Occupational Qualification…
The SAIW Welding Fabricator Certification Scheme (ISO 3834)
The ISO 3834 certification of fabricators in South Africa has become one of the most successful initiatives of the SAIW,…
Job Knowledge 128
The previous article (127) explained the basic principles of ultrasonic examination. As to determine accurately the size and position of…
Focus on Standards – ISO/TR 581:2005
Weldability – Metallic Materials – General Principles For many people in the welding industry, the term or concept of weldability has…
Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT) for NDT Inspection, repair and plant monitoring
Introduction Phased array (PAUT), an advanced method of ultrasonic testing (UT), is widely used for non-destructive testing (NDT) in several…