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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…
SAIW 2019 Welding Challenge standard the highest ever
The 2019 SAIW Welder Challenge competition, which was held from 14-18 January 2019, went off with a bang with more…
Major Improvement to SAIW Flagship Programme ….
Welding Inspectors curriculum to again fully include the iconic SAIW Levels 1 and 2 In the last few years, following…
An Introduction to Guided Wave Technology
Global leader in the development and manufacture of guided wave solutions Introduction There has been quite an interest in Guided…
JOB KNOWLEDGE 127
Ultrasonic Examination Part 1 Ultrasonic examination uses the same principles as the sonar used for the detection of submarines –…
Focus on Courses
The SAIW is continuously looking to provide the market with courses that are pertinent to the ever-changing conditions in the…
NDT – A Very Viable Career Choice
The latest figures released by Statistic SA in July 2018, indicated that the current unemployment rate in South Africa is…
All the 2018 Awards
Institute Gold Medal Award for 2018 The Institute’s Gold Medal Award, introduced in 1966, is the SAIW’s highest Award and…
The Future Is Not What it Used to Be
The old adage 'The future is not what it used to be' is no more evident than at the SAIW…
SAIW 70 Years on … …a word from the President, Morris Maroga
17 May 2018 Looking back and thinking about our organization, the Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW), I was struck…