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There are 17 articles related to welding inspection.
Relieving residual stress through welding technique as well as temperature control can greatly reduce weld distortion.
The FABRICATOR®, 11/2/09
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www.thefabricator.com, 5/18/09
A welding shop specializing in aerospace systems and parts adds nondestructive testing to its in-house capabilities to keep pace with inspection requirements and speed up part turnaround.
By: Kristi Nelson - www.thefabricator.com, 9/11/07
To ensure quality welds, it is important to have a quality weld inspection program in place. In order to do so, a company must understand how to evaluate weld characteristics, determine weld quality, and have a welding inspector capable of performing a number of different testing methods.
By: Tony Anderson - www.thefabricator.com, 7/10/07
Good welders learn to inspect their own work, but welders are just one part in a long list of variables (and people) involved in ensuring quality welds. Thorough communication of the welding parameters, as well as proper training to carry out the design, can help welders achieve quality work and to ...
By: Dr. Jesse A. Grantham - The FABRICATOR®, 4/10/07
Reliable and consistent weld inspection is a significant part of any weld quality assurance program. One type of weld inspection used over the last several decades employs ultrasonics.
By: Michael Moles, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 10/3/06
Five types of nondestructive testing are common for tube and pipe weld inspection, and each has advantages and disadvantages that may make one more suitable than another for your inspections.
By: Mark Willcox and George Downes - www.thefabricator.com, 6/13/06
Although it takes effort and time, procedure qualification testing can help you standardize your welding procedures and know what to expect when it comes to the quality of your manufactured parts.
By: Paul Cameron - The FABRICATOR®, 4/11/06
Fatigue causes the majority of mechanical element failures in structures and machinery. It is important to understand the causes of the failure and how to prevent or repair it.
By: Elia Levi, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 6/14/05
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By: Tony Anderson, Contributing Writer - The FABRICATOR®, 6/12/03
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By: Roger Griffiths, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 12/12/02
Leaders who oversee weld designs, materials, methods, personnel training, and manufacturing teams should promote welding performance by addressing quality and testing issues in contracts for any work. Total quality systems and weld acceptance criteria must be specific--specified for each contract--a...
By: Jesse A. Grantham, Ph.D., P.E., Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 10/24/02
Bend tests for aluminum are different than for steel. For instance, lack of fusion discontinuities in aluminum usually don't show up as well in radiographs. A bend test is a more discriminating way to test your aluminum weld.
By: Frank Armao, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 9/26/02
This article examines the common weld defect known as incomplete fusion. It takes an in-depth look at the causes of this problem, how it is detected, and how to prevent it.
By: Janez Tusek, Gabriel Rijar, and Marjan Rojc, Contributing Writers - The FABRICATOR®, 3/14/02
This article outlines the differences in radiographic and ultrasonic weld inspection, the two most common methods if nondestructive testing. It gives an overview of both methods, including how they are used.
By: Tony Anderson, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 2/14/02
Many aspects of welded component design and fabrication are governed by documents known as codes and standards.
By: Tony Anderson, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 1/24/02
This article outlines the differences in radiographic and ultrasonic weld inspection, the two most common methods if nondestructive testing. It gives an overview of both methods, including how they are used.
By: Tony Anderson, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 12/13/01
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