Visual Testing You see, but do you observe? Introduction Visual testing is the most common and essential of all Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods. Unlike other NDT methods which require either special equipment or consumables to reveal an indication, visual testing, in its most common form, only requires one to look at a surface and interpret […]
ISO 15614-1 Second edition 2017-06 Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials — Welding procedure test — Part 1: Arc and gas welding of steels and arc welding of nickel and nickel alloys The new version of the standard was published during June 2017 as ISO 15614-1:2017 and is in the process of
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SAIW a one-stop-shop for consumable testing and verification Confidence Lekoane Despite it being a subject that has been intensely researched over the decades, Hydrogen in weldments of steel, particularly high-tensile and high strength low-alloyed steels continue to limit the performance of components due to the negative effect on the properties of the metal. Embrittlement, cracking and
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Earlier this year, the winner of the 2016 SAIW Youth Challenge, Phillipus Terblanche, brushed aside fellow competitors at the WorldSkills SA competition to earn the opportunity to represent South Africa at the WorldSkills International Competition, which was held in Abu Dhabi from 14-19 October 2017. According to WorldSkills S.A.’s National Expert and convenor of the
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The previous article dealt mostly with the basic principles of radiography – this part will cover the methods of ensuring that a radiograph is of an acceptable quality and capable of showing relevant imperfections. As mentioned in the previous article the quality of a radiograph is assessed using three factors: density, contrast and definition or
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The SAIW is right behind the LIV Welding Academy (LWA) initiative says SAIW executive director, Sean Blake. “We are excited about the possibilities of providing skills to young people who may otherwise never have had a chance to get employment. We know that qualified welders have an excellent chance of getting a job and we’ll
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The 2017 Annual Dinner was a glittering, entertaining and often moving affair. It was, as usual, well organised and it was obvious that all were having fun celebrating the SAIW and its people, who make this such a successful organisation. THE GOLD MEDAL AWARD The 2017 SAIW Gold Medal Award went to industry stalwart, Willie
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08 April 2017 Osbourne Samukelo Mbambani has won first prize in the Student category at the 5th International Arc Cup Welding Competition in Shanghai, China during the week of 24 – 28 June 2017. In total 16 countries participated in the event with Russia alone entering 26 competitors in all categories! “This is an absolutely
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08 August 2017 The position of IAB Chair and the associated IIW BoD Directors’ position, which Jim Guild recently vacated, is the final achievement in his long and outstanding career with the IIW. Jim strengthened the position and participation of South Africa in IIW since his first participation in 2001. Then he became actively involved
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