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trouble with my 6g and 6gr caps 
i am having trouble with my caps on the 6g and 6gr stick tests? could someone describe the proper rod angles all the way around? i have alot riding on …

1" Flat Double Bevel 1/16" FC wagon tracks help please 
I recently took a practice test with 1/16" wire Lincoln 71M Fluxcore on a 1" double bevel with 1/4" gap and 1/4" backing in the flat position. After cutting …

AWS D 1.5 test 
I,m taking a D 1.5 welding certification test Monday in Florida in order to weld SIP forms on a bridge. Will the test be all three positions? Not good …

does anyone has experience welding thermocopuples with P91 pipes? 
Hello All I need to weld wires of thermocouples with P91 pipes, but i am not sure if i should make a PHWT. I will spot weld. A person told me about …

6G 
How should I set up for a 6G welding test? How tall is the stand and angle of the pipe? Any help on this matter will be greatly appreciated! Extremely …

6G ASME B31.3 certification and underwater welding industries 
IM starting my underwater diving school in Feb. i was thinking about getting my 6G ASME B31.3 certification since im trying hit myself with a good …

Written weld test. 
what does the written weld test for d 1.5 and d 1.1 consist of? I'm a self taught welder and a job is going to test me for a welder position. Plz help. …

Grinding??? 
On the 6G Sch. 80, 6" pipe test (ASME Code 9)...is grinding allowed? If so, on what passes? Root only (6010)? All of the passes?? There is so little …

1G weld certification test 
I would like to know what voltage setting do I use for a 1G weld certification test on 1/4 inch plate, 1/4 to 5/16 inch gap. ------------------------------------------ …

solid or staggered and rest or no rest for the weary? 
When making a coupon for a 4g test should the backer plate be welded solid or a series of staggered tacs? I've read that either is okay but I want to be …

why we can not joint titanium and stainless steel in welding method? 
WHY we can't joint titanium and stainless steel in welding? --------------------------------------------------- because of brittle inter metallic …

Kobe 7016 rod welding procedure 
Do you have a set of guidelines for pipe gap, rod angle, heat, etc to help learn how to weld using Kobe 7016 rods so I can pass a 6 G pipe test? --------------------- …

I took a weld test at JCB and i think i passed 
I wanted to call them back but I'm not sure what exactly I should ask. This would be my first welding job. Any tips? -------------------------------------------- …

welding cert help? 
I have been a mig welder now for right at 2 years and the company I worked for didn't offer certification. The company went under about 6 months ago and …

Why does arc jump from inside of cup when started 
sometimes when starting a tig weld, the arc jumps from the sides of the tungsten inside the cup to the base metal. --------------------------------------------------- …

settings for a 2g pipe weld 
how hot do i run on 2g, 6 inch sch.40 carbon pipe with 6010 root and 7018 fill and cap? ---------------------------------------------------- it really …

6" sch. 80 pipe certification 6G test? 
What is the total groove opening (in degrees) on a 6" sch. 80 pipe certification 6G test? Is it 60 degrees or 75 degrees? This is a ASME Code 9 test. …

WELDING PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION 
WHAT AMERICAN WELDING STRUCTURAL CODE MUST BE USED FOR WELDING STAINLESS STEEL WITH CARBON STEEL? ---------------------------------------------------- …

welder 
Hi I want to ask how long does it take me the course for tig welder level 6G and how much would it cost me, also I want to say I've got experience 10 years …

Welding a CJP aluminum test plate? 
When welding A CJP aluminum test plate IAW AWS D1.2, does the plate need to have the root pass/single pass, purged ? -------------------------------------------------- …

Hydraulic Pipe Welding 
Greetings, Can you tell me what welding certification is required for welding 3000 psi sch 80 hydraulic piping? Thank you, Steve ----------------------------- …

Time taken to weld 50mmx50mm mild steel box section? 
I am carrying out a design project in college which involves costing the manufacturing processes of made parts. I was wondering what type of welding should …

weld 90 take outs 
Whats the take out of a schedule 40 90 elbow? --------------------------------------------------- short radius or long? and what diameter pipe? …

loans for test and seminar 
hello, just wanting to throw a ? out there. Is there a institution or company that will loan you the money? i have already asked the bank no job no …

Welding Carbide with Steel 
What type of welding is suitable to weld a Carbide rod with a steel ball. (This is for a measuring prob. Distortion must be negligible). ----------------------------- …

Internal Concavity ( IC ) 
Tiging the root on 2"sch. pipe 6G position & capping with mig-6. I"am having problem with please help. ---------------------------------------------------- …

Minimum TIG passes on stainless pipe? 
Is there a set minimum number of tig passes required on schedule 80 pipe 1'' - 6''? ---------------------------------------------------- In my experience, …

AWS D 1.2 certification Versus CWB'S 
I am looking for someone who knows the difference other than the fact of the obvious (one is AWS and one is CWB) certification for structural aluminum? …

Arkansas Welding Certification Test 
I have been a welder and fabricator for several years for a company in Arkansas. I'm wanting to take AWS certification test and I would like to know exactly …

welding tape certification 
Looking to get my cert with this ceramic tape ? I am a combo pipe welder Have welded Mig / Pulse Mig also S/S ,Carbon ,Aluminum Where do i go to …

plate stainless steel ss 316L 
what happen when we weld plate SS 316L using electrode E 6013 and e7018?can some one help me to the plate structure and hardness.. ---------------------------------- …

Structual steel plate weld test? 
On average how long should it take someone to learn how to weld using 7018 and be able to pass the 4g steel plate bend test? ------------------------------------------ …

starting out  
I am just starting to learn how to weld and my shop teacher says that i am very good at it. the only problem is we moved on in class. any good places …

AWS D15.1 welding test 
What kind of plate formation will I be test welding for the D15.1 welding code? --------------------------------------------------- Since AWS D15.1 …

3G Flux core stainless test 
I have the above test coming up, 1/4" plates, 60 deg bevel, backer, 3/16" gap at the root, weld uphill. The requirements are root pass and two stringers, …

can u grindout a weld and lay a new one? 
i just took my 3g structural aws cert and i was unsatisfied with my cover pass so i grinded it out cleaned it then rewelded it. the cwi instructor …

pipe welding cources 
Hi i live near sheffield, England im 23 and been welding since i left school. Ive got my apprenticeship papers and have passed welding procedures in …

How do I put a cap on 2 inch schedule 80 with stick 
I just got a job working as a welder and one of the test they give is a 2 inch test using stick.I so far have been able to get my root in using a 16 gap …

tickets covered 
can anyone tell me what tickets are covered under my trade certificate. I did my trade in W.A. and QLD is totally different my ticket is FIRST CLASS …

why is taking so long to get a call back after I passed the MIG welding tests 
I took a welding test last week and passed why is it taking so long to get a call back after I passed the MIG welding tests? ------------------------------------------ …

Mig Welding Aluminum 
I have a Miller 3035 Spoolmate and was wondering if anyone has any Voltage and wire speed settings that would work for a test plate.The test is a 3/8'' …

Need Welding Certification  
I have welded for 6 years and I have came across a good job, but i have to be certified... Where can I go In Atlanta GA to get a quick 1 day or two welding …

arufae 6013 
are e6013 welding rods always the same even with different manufactures --------------------------------------------------- definitely not. I …

I have started my 6gr weld test 
I have the root in but at the top left quarter of the weld my pipe fell down to were it did NOT have a 3/16 gap. I tried welding it anyway buy had to cut …

cwb certication 
how does a journeyman welder get CWB certified? -------------------------------------------------- check these pages out . http://www.grbwelding.com/content/tr …

6g postion pipe  
whats a good way to get a good fillet and cap on a pipe in the 6g position without moving the pipe. -------------------------------------------------- …

GMAW-SC weld cost 
My class is currently learning GMAW and we are to find out how much you would charge someone if you used .035 wire, 75-25 argon and CO2 mixture. it would …

Testing for CWB Weld inspector B31.3 - any pointers or tips 
I am studying for the B31.3 CWB weld inspector test, this is a very in depth code, I am wondering if any one that has taken it can give me some advise. …

starting from the beginning 
basic questions asked on a welding test? --------------------------------------------- I dont even know where to start with a broad question like …

how long 
how long does it usually take to get a basic welding degree? -------------------------------------------------- from technical colleges, its usually …

mig welding while laying on ones back 
(fred's question) How does one go about welding repair panels to the under side of a 40 ft. steel hull while laying on ones back? Thank you for …

x ray inspection 
I just welded 6 v groove welds 3 with E11018 and 3 with flux core wire in the 2g 3g and 4g positions all are getting x rayed in hopes for my employment. …

Cant figure out what current setting im on 
Wanting to know what setting im on w/out using an amp gauge on a lincoln 250ac in the back of our welding truck. 1st gear is 90 then when you adjust …

Max thickness in GTAW 
Hello! I have question. one Welder have two certificates: 1: GTAW; Max thickness: 15.24 mm; F No.: 6/1,2,3,4 ; .... 2: GTAW + SMAW ; Max thickness: …

6g schedule 40 smaw 
any points on a 6g stick schedule 40 test.im mostly concerned about the root(6010)vertical up and hot pass(6010)vertical up? --------------------------------------- …

309 on 1 inch carbon test plates 
I am taking a 3G test on 1 inch carbon plates using 309. TIG the root and 1/4 inch hot pass, then stick the rest. Never done it before. What advice can …

what code book is mostly used for the structual and destructive examinations of structual certifications? 
what code book is mostly used for the structural and destructive examinations of structural certifications? ------------------------------------------------ …

6g trouble 
I have a weld test coming up its on 3/4 stainless coupling at the 6g postion . Im having trouble with the botttom of the weld dripping i call it seagul …

what land and gap do you use on 6-g downhill 6010 1/8 
what land and gap do you use on 6-g downhill 6010 1/8 rod --------------------------------------------- There are a whole bunch of welders who use …

open root tig 
whats a good way to tig an 1/8" root gap overhead on 1/4" plate? --------------------------------------------------- For tig welding a root pass …

Number of coupons needed to qualify a welder 
How many test coupons are needed to qualify a welder on a filler metal test. He is already qualified to weld but need to test him on a P43 filler metal …

I'm looking for a writting test for tig welding! 
Hi guys!! I'm Charly from Austria. Well,I want to emigrate to oversea in one year and therefore I look for a such test.I don't know how many ask exist …

shedule 40 2g tig weld test 
I have enormous amounts of mig experience.I took two classes and got certs for 2,3,4G in smaw and fcaw.Any clue or thoughts on how to approach a schedule …

how long will it take to weld a 6" cs pipe with SMAW manual? 
how long will it take to weld a 6" cs pipe with SMAW manual? ---------------------------------------------- Pipe comes in different thicknesses. …

amount of land to weld pipe? 
How much land would be required to weld 8 inch diameter sch,40 pipe open butt? ---------------------------------------------------- Depends on …

How to pass a bend test on plate 
How to pass a bend test on plate with a one inch gap. ------------------------------------------------- I suspect you might be referring to a plate …

welding test 
How much time is allowed for a 2" tube test with a .625 wall thickness? I was usually given a 4 hr. time limit to complete the test. ---------------------------------- …

Need to get a copy of my welders certificate 
I moved to Florida from Michigan and I lost my welders certificate, How do I go about getting a replacement? -------------------------------------------------- …

Red Seal 
Does a Red Seal (Canadian Interprovincial) also certify a welder to work in the United States ------------------------------------------------ I …

welding certification 
im a 16 yr old student in high school and i would like to be able to get the highest welding certification in high schoold without going outside of my …

Slag or undercut 
How do u know that xray knows how to call Slag or undercut on B31.3 severe cyclic? ------------------------------------------------- you never really …

confermation of skills 
i would like to obtain a copy of my awsd1.1 certification my name is david allen alders i used to work at west coast wire and steel --------------------------------- …

Plate coupon size for weld performance qualification 
What is the size(s) of the plate coupon used for weld procedure qualification. Is a single plate 6 inches by 3 inches - making the coupon about 6 in by …

weld qualification 
If you are qualified to weld aluminum under ASME IX are you also qualified under AWS D1.2 --------------------------------------------------- Mike, …

Guided Bend Test Jig. 
I am currently wanting trim my budget and start bending my own my weld test plate. AWS D1.1 and ASME Section IX QW-466.1 addresses the construction of …

Definitions 
What are the definitions of: 1G,2G,3G,and 4G in regards to welding test? ------------------------------------------------- the G stands for Groove …

1g plate gap 
hi, what size gap (A see attached) should be between the test plates we will be using 1mm (.045) solid wire. plates will be 12mm (.5) --------------------------------- …

tips for welding x ray sch 80 stainless pipe 
so im a little nervious about taking an 2 inch sch 80 xray test. Any suggestions on set up or heat range? ---------------------------------------------------- …

9%chrome 8"heavy wall  
do u dip side to side or lay rod in side pipe ? -------------------------------------------------- both welding techniques work if done right. …

Rail road and manufacturing Mig Test 
Hey Jodie. Just wondering a few things. I have a Company weld test on monday and Tuesday for a rail way company and in the initial conversation with …

4130 /75-95 class (yield/tensile) /SMAW process/ 1.5" thick plate 
What is your recommended temperature for the following: 1. preheat temperature 2. interpass temperature I use E10018-D2 1/8" root 3/16" fill …

b31.3 
I have to get a boiler and pressure vessel cert for a job. I don't know what it involves, how long it takes, or where to get it. ------------------------------------- …

What is the minimum distance bewtween two welds are specified in ASME CODE.I could not find any trace.even UW-40 is not clear to said subject. 
What is the minimum distance between two welds are specified in ASME CODE.I could not find any trace.even UW-40 is not clear on subject. Anybody can help? …

WELDING TRADE TEST 
I'm gonna take trade test in welding this coming week. They gave what I'm gonna take but I don't have any idea what will I do... Here's the trade test …

Time frame for certification 
How long does it take to get certified in TIG Welding? --------------------------------------------------- it varies widely. hobart institute …

b31.3 preparing for open book examination 
What is the best way to prepare for b31.3 open book test? --------------------------------------------------- This is just my opinion.... Get …

where can i take my f4 pipe test 
i am ready to take my f4 pipe how,when and where can i take it here i nb. -------------------------------------------------- Dude, I have no idea. …

positions and angle of welding holder 
i have a exam about welding technology at ongc chennai. how i impress them. and answer that what are the angles between welding rod and the job? ---------------------- …

how to get the backing off the 3/8 butt weld 
how do you remove the backing on the 3/8 stick welded vertical butt joint, because ive never used backing i just weld 1/4 with an open root. would be …

Setting up 6" in the 6g position 
How many tacks are required for the fit up of the 6" 6g pipe test? ------------------------------------------------- mostly its done using 4 tacks. …

How to prepare and do the Production weld coupon  
How to prepare and do the Production weld coupon as per AWS D1.1 - Structural Steel Fabrication -------------------------------------------------- …

welding bubble 
is the welding bubble for all positions? --------------------------------------------------- if you are talking about an argon purge bubble, then yes …

3 inch stainless weld 
how many passes would it take to weld a 3 inch stainless joint back purged and a procedure and how long would it take ----------------------------------------------- …

Asme 9 
What size sch 40 pipe is use in this 6g pipe test? --------------------------------------------------- It can be any size. 6" is pretty common but …

F6 tig stainless pipe question 
Ive never taken a tig pipe test. I want practice in my garage. In order to get on with the hall here. I need a stick ticket F3/F4 got that and a tig F6 …

What is Asme 9 
What does the Asme 9 welding course consist of ? --------------------------------------------------- asme section 9 is also called section IX. …

how much root concavity allowed 
how much root concavity (suck back) allowed on a 2" xxs pipe joint? -------------------------------------------------- the answer depends on the …

how much root concavity allowed 
how much root concavity allowed? -------------------------------------------------- the answer depends on the code used. some welding codes …

I Was wondering if I can get a job 
Well, I'm about to take a introduction to pipe welding class in the fall but it's only for 1 semester and I was thinking that it sounds too be good to …

clening slag out of each pass 
what is the easiest way to clean the slag out of each pass on a 5g bend test? -------------------------------------------- a file with saw teeth …

Stainless to carbon  
I am wondering which code could be used to weld stainless 304 3/16" brackets to structural steel channel. I have a job that calls out 1/8" fillets using …

high pressure welding stick 6010 7018 certification 
hi i have been welding tig and mig for 7 years a little stick here and there i know how to weld pretty much anything around most shops i want to get my …

What would be the most preferred 6G TEST 
Our company has asked our welders to take 6G TEST, representing our union I've been allowed to set up the WPS. What is the most preferred test for …

im i still certified?? 
got my certification in 2003,since then i havent done anything. I didnt know that i have 2 keep records every 6 months, am i still certified?-- ----------------------- …

What can I build? 
I want to build toolboxes for pickups. Is there a legal requirement for the welder to be certified? -------------------------------------------------- …

attend welding test 
i'm working in the bahamas. i would like to attend welding test in US. how will i apply for the test. also would like to know the details of the test. …

got welding certs...what now? 
just passsed welding test for.gtaw sa-240.1g..and gmaw a-36 3gand4g.. whats a good place to start looking for a job with those certs? -------------------------------- …

Cross certification 
Can a welder who is certified in stainless steel for a partial-penetration weld be also certified in mild steel without re-certification? This partial-pen …

buttwelding 6" pipe 
How many passes should it take to fill the gap in a 6 inch pipe buttweld and name them? -------------------------------------------------- tig, …

welding stainless steel ( pipe test) 
i have a lot of trouble with putting a hot pass and a nice cap on my pipe test. the pipe is usualy in a 45 degree position and my hot passes are getting …

Combining different welding method 
Is it permissible acc. to AWS D1.1 to weld 1 test coupon 1 inch thick with two methods: root with GTAW 1/8inch and fill+cap with GMAW 7/8inch? What are …

what gas mixture is generally associated with short circuit tranfer on steel 
what gas mixture is generally associated with short circuit transfer on steel -------------------------------------------------- 75/25 ar/co2 …

B31.3 
What does it mean to be B31.3 certified and how do you get this? -------------------------------------------------- B31 is a code for process pipe. …

machine setup for uphill 1/16 FCAW 
the weld is 36" uphill the size is 1/4" fillet -------------------------------------------------- machines are different and even different wire …

6GR FLUXCORE TEST 
Whats a good technique when running a root pass with flux core. Im having a problem with the over head. Im not getting the penetration.. --------------------------- …

How do you use qw466.1...test jig dimensions ex sa106b with roller jig 
New to this, how do you determine the diameter of press to use with the roller jig with sa 106 grade b pipe and 3/8 thick specimen? ---------------------------------- …

B31.3 asme certification 
How long does a ASME B31.3 certification last for? -------------------------------------------------- I dont have that code in front of me but most …

tig root pass on 2" sch 40 pipe 6g and 5g (carbon) 
I have 2" sch 40 pipe test in 6g on carbon steel, I used to tig weld for a living years ago, but we used er70s2 rod, now it seems like everyone uses s6, …

testing in the 6GR position 
can you give me an example of testing welders in the 6GR postion. ------------------------------------------------ 6gr ...the r is for restricted...which …

how to prepare fit up  
how to prepare fitup for single v groove pipe welding ------------------------------------------------- check the code you will be tested to. …

bead restart 
what is the best way restart a bead in the middle of the testplate? ------------------------------------------------- For a welding test, use a …

tig welding open root 
when running a root tig welding am i going to have a keyhole like in smaw to make sure i get penetration? -------------------------------------------------- …

pipe welding certification 
What AWS certification is needed to weld 2 1/2 inch sch 40 blk pipe? -------------------------------------------------- depending on the application, …

diameter range in welder qualification as per ASME SEC. 9 
IS IT POSSIBLE AS PER ASME SEC 9 FOR A WELDER TO WELD 3/4 INCH PIPE DIA? IF HE IS QUALIFIED TO WELD 1 INCH PIPE. ---------------------------------------------- …

allowable psi for apprentice welder 
for a apprentice welder, what is the maximum psi they can weld, (mop) b31.3 & csa z662 ------------------------------------------------ Wow, I would …

6G Sch 80 3 in pipe with backing ring, with 11018 
I am taking that test in a couple of weeks. I have passed it before but my QA department dropped the ball on keeping up with my weld qual. Lately have …

chillring 
could you explain the chillring test? --------------- a chill ring usually refers to a backing ring that amounts to a rolled piece of sheet usually …

5p downhill Arkansas bell hold pipe test 
Can anyone explain to me what this test is and how the best way to practice and pass? --------------- Jay, arkansas bellhole means the pipe …

bench test 
What exactly do you do in a bench test?

MIG test  
I am goin to take a weld test for a manufacturing company. What should I expect? Any pointers? ----------------------------------------------- hope …

Where do I re certify my certs mainly a 6G position? 
I have three welding certs all 6G position and I don't know where to re new them they've been outdated by a year I live in Phoenix Arizona. --------------------------- …

mig welding an open root G2 1 inch plate 60 degree bevelle 
How ofter should a person grind and wire brush, to clean slicon? ------------------------------------------------- you can get away with a little …

plate weld test 
what does the boilermakers plate weld test consist of -------------------------- could be anything...but a common plate test is either 3/8" or 1/2" …

open root pipe 7016 
how do you weld a open root on pipe with a 7016? ------------------------------------------------- I have only done this once, so I am not the one …

welding certification  
I have been tig welding at my job for about a year now and I was wanting to get certified and was wondering how I could do that if at all . --------------------------- …

theory exams n practical test 
im doin my 1sy yr theory exam also a practical test where can i find a study guide?? need help asap -------------------------------------------------- …

Steam Pipe Welding Certification? 
I have a low pressure steam line (35PSIG). I have a leak. Is there an OSHA or other code that requires a certified welder??? BK

6010 downhill technique  
Tips and tricks on runnin a 6010 root downhill on a 3g plate test.Just a standard plate nothing crazy. ------------------------------------------------- …

asme 2" sch 160 pipe test. 
How much porosity is allowed in a 2" sch 160 asme sec6 weld test? --------------------------------------------------- Not enough info to answer... …

2 inch sch 80 6g stick cap problems 
Ok I have been practicing this test too much. I haven't had much problems on the root, except sometimes you can see some wagon tracks on the inside. I …

Certification across States. 
My company has an R-Stamp for the pressure vessels that we manufacture and we have Tech's in the field that are certified under this R-Stamp. Tennessee …

washing a weld 
more heat then ox or is it try till you get it right cant afford to harm the base plate that i'm removing the ribs from ----------------------------------------------- …

6g 
How do you weld a hot pass using heliarc -------------------------------------------------- my way is to use about the same amperage as used for …

pipe welding 
what amperage and size rod is used for welding 2 inch sch 40 blk pipe wonder if im doing it right im using a 3-32 5p rod at 55 amps give r take for root …

What certs cover other certs? like 6g covers 1-6g . 
Just dont want to take 100 tests if i only need to take 50. lol -------------------------------------------------- this could be a very long answer …

6g pipe certification 
im certified on 2 inch diameter pipe in the 6g position what does that certify me for? ---------------------------------------------------- one …

technique for vertical fluxcore test 
what is the best nozzle movement for taking a vertical flux core test --------------------------------------------------- there are several techniques …

length of certification 
how long is a welding certification good for? ------------------------------------------------ there is no simple answer. for most aws codes, …

WHATS A GOOD WAY TO LEARN TO WELD PIPE 
WHATS A GOOD WAY TO LEARN TO WELD PIPE I PRACTICE FOR ABOUT 3 MONTHS AND SEEMS I CANT GET IT TO WHERE ITS SUPPOSE TO BE I USE 6010 1/8-6010 5.32 RODS. …

is it ok to use E6013 for root pass 
is it ok to use E6013 for rootpass? --------------------------------------------------- 6013 rods are ok for general maintenance and farm work. …

stainless mig certification 
Is there a cert. for testing welders for mig welders other than double bevel plates? -------------------------------------------------- If the welding …

what degree can you move the test plate 
hello. i was just wondering what degree you can move your test plate in a overhead position for stick test. i was told that you can move it 10 degrees …

I need to pass a .045" test on 3/8 plate 
I am a certified stick welder but the company I work for wants me to pass a 045 test on 3/8 plate. I have practiced on butt welds and its smooth as glass. …

how to tig stainless pipe sch.40(2"dia.) 
what size of tip,cap and filler i need to use?and the machine setting,flow gauge and purging procedure?

MIG cert. test vertical up open v-groove butt joint 
I've come to realize that there is more than one way to skin a cat or run a bead. The bead has a tendency to sag when I weld vertical up on a v-groove …

New welder curious about tests in general? 
I will be graduating from Tulsa Welding School in like 4 months and I was curious about the basics for welding tests, like in general what do I need to …

can another welder put my tig root in on my 6g test 
can another welder put my tigroot in on my 6g test? --------------------------------------------------- not bloody likeley. I have never been …

1g and some 
I'm taking a 1g mig weld test with curves and circles along with metal core and spray arc welding, could you tell me what this all means? ----------------------------- …

cutting tip 
whats size tip for cutting 1/4 inch plate with gas torch I find this chart pretty helpful you go by the drill size of the cutting jet since all tips …

structual welding test 
hello everybody, i have a welding certification test coming up soon. its 1" thick material V-groove in flat position 1/4" root opening w/ a backer GMAW …

7018 vertical weld multi passes 
I am having trouble getting a proper build up using 7018 stick rod. what is the best technique to use ? ----------------------------------------------- …

Required Tests 3G & 4G, X-Ray? 
Do we have to X-ray the weld test coupon when testing for AWS D1.1 or just do the Destructive Bend Tests? ------------------------------------------------ …

journeyman welder 
How do I get a welding journeymans license? ---------------------------------------------------- To my knowledge, a generic journeymans license for …

aws 
what is d1.1 certification ------------------------------------------------- D1.1 is the standard code for structural steel welding buildings,bridges, …

v butt plate cant pass test any idea 
v butt plate done test twice and failed any tips 2 pass ---------------------------------------------------- need more details what process? …

High pressure hydraulic lines 
Do you have to be certified in North Carolina to weld high pressure hydraulic lines? -------------------------------------------------- I am not …

getting welding certs if you don't have a job 
I have been laid off for about eight months and i just got a job offer but i need my certs to get started they are not offering a welding test i have to …

gap for 3G GMAW weld test 3/8" plate 
gap for 3G GMAW weld test 3/8" plate beveled with no backing plate vertical ------------------------------------------------- what code? ASME …

pipes schedule 40 and 80 
what is the difference between schedule 80 and 40 steel pipes? ------------------------------------------------- Schedule 80 is thicker the higher …

Need to know what to do? 
Hi, I am a certified Welder from New Zealand and I don't have any certification here in the USA. what should I do? -------------------------------------------------- …

Welding ra330 
Is there a certain weld cert. qualification to weld S.S. RA330? --------------------------------------------------- This depends largely on the industry. …

Mig Welding Overhead 
Can you make a video showing Mig Welding overhead? Its a pretty common test in I-CAR certification.. --------------------------------------------------- …

how to use ceramic tape 
we want to apply ceramic tape on a V-groove weld joint. Kindly advise the method and the bonding agent required to be applied for attaching ceramic tape …

Ga State welding certificate 
If I have been certified, where can I obtain a copy of my certificate? -------------------------------------------------- try contacting the employer …

Cast welding old engine heads and blocks 
My only experience is HR steel arc weld. I guess I could still run a bead. only 7018 and 6013 applications. I am interested in knowing if the old school …

how long to fit and weld 6 inch sch 40 steel pipe 
does anyone know how long it should take to fit and weld 6 inch sch 40 steel pipe --------------------------------------------------- about 2 hours …

steam card 
trying to get on to the pipe line they say i need a steam card and i'll be certified what is a steam card?

How to lay out a standard weld test 
Im looking for ideas how to lay out a standard weld test for new employees. Any ideas or where i might look for this? ---------------------------------------------- …

root pass in 5g 
i would like to see a video of a root pass being done all the way out uphill on pipe in the 5g position ---------------------------------------------- …

i need some opinion pls.. 
i am about to take a trade test involving a 2 inch schedule 40 pipe doing a SMAW-GTAW combination. can you guys help me out, i need some opinions for the …

3G 1" PLATE SMAW 
I WILL LIKE TO KNOW IF 1/8 OR 1/4 IS GOOD FOR COVER PASSES ON A 3G SMAW 11018 1" PLATE? -------------------------------------------------- …

Water dip 
Is it ok to dip a test coupon in water? --------------------------------------------------- wtt reply, you can get away with it occasionally, …

Inconel, SS test comin up!!! 
First of all these tests are on ss, inconel sch.40, 2", tig root n hot pass, stick out....I have never ran any inconel...I've been told that it runs alot …

steam card 
I would like to know where and how to apply for a oklahoma steam card --------------------------------------------- I am not really familiar with …

3/8 stainless steel horiz bend test 
Gap between bottom rollers of the fixture during a 3/8 304 stainless steel horizontal bend test? I have a welder on loan from my alma mater who presented …

Two certs or One? 
If a welder certifies in a MIG Pulse welding process, is that certification also good for short arc or is that a completely different cert? ------------------------ …

can i run my rootpass down hill or uphill for 6gr certification 
can i run my root pass up or downhill on a 6gr test? ------------------------------------------- typically, you dont get a vote. the procedure …

PROCEDURE FOR SMAW WELDING 1/8TH" WALL PIPE 
What is the procedure for smaw welding a pipe with a total wall thickness of 1/8th inch of carbon steel? ---------------------------------------------- …

unlimited tig test 
what is the size of the test coupon that will be needed for a welder too qualify to be unlimited for GTAW process? -------------------------------------------------- …

cleaning slag 
easiest way to clean slag AWS D1.1 SMAW 3G welding certification . ---------------------------------------------- the easiest way i have found is …

weld coupons 
How long does my company have to keep weld coupons from previous job? ---------------------------- wtt reply, i am not aware of any requirement …

Coupons? 
Why do they call a weld test coupon, a coupon? ------------------------------------------------ that one really threw me a curve too when i was learning …

How long to weld a 2 
how long should it take for an average welder to stick weld a 2" schedule 80 stainless steel pipe with a wall thickness of 1/4" --------------------------------------- …

how far do certs really go  
If i do a test on 8 inch pipe, in the 6g position, will i be certified for pipes smaller than 8 inch. or larger? ----------------------------------------- …

6g Pipe test 
I am trying to learn how to get a 6g cert, i know what it is and everything i just have trouble with the tig root as far as suck back and such is concerned …

TOTAL LENGTH OF PIPE WELD TEST COUPON  
Please let me know the total length of 6G pipe welding test coupon as per ASME SEC.IX for WELDER PERFORMANCE QUALIFICATION …

Welding test 
What will be the safe distance the employee can stand during X ray test for welding --------------------------------------- wtt response, that …

taking a 309 stainless test 
i am taking a 309 stainless test for a refinery

Stainless stick pipe 
I'm having trouble with the cap on my 6g stainless stick pipe. My foreman wants me to run two stringers on the cap instead of weaving. The stringers are …

Single V-Groove weld made with 3/4 backing in. steel question 
What can be a total angle of a single V-Groove weld made with 3/4 backing inch steel and to be welded in the vertical position with a root opening of 1/4 …

electricity 
is the main advantage of OFWIs the ability to weld without electricity? ---------------------------------------------------- If you are talking about …

i need to get recretified can snyone help me 
need to find someone that can re certify me ----------------------------------------------- Charles, you can do it at the nearest AWS accredited …

Need to qualify welder for carbon to stainless 1 1/2 to unlimited 
Need to qualify welder for carbon to stainless 1 1/2 to unlimited. What are the steps for qualification as per AWS D1.1? ----------------------------------------- …

tungsten inclusions 
tungsten inclusions are caused by what? --------------------------------------------------- this might sound too obvious...but tungsten inclusions …

welding 
What is useful for cutting cast iron,and for cutting in in accessible places,and for cutting small jobs? ------------------------------------------------- …

regarding ss-304 
can we cut SS-304 plates through oxy -acetylene gas cutting process. if not why no..it will not work except for demolition

6gcoupon 
what size do i cut out my coupon to be tested --------------------------------------------------- if you are talking about the bend test straps, …

2G, 3G and 4G open butt 3/8 plate  
what settings would you recommend for a pr-employment test using 3/32 9018 and 1/8 9018 Flu core rods for 3/8 carbon steel 3/8 plates 1/4 inch backing. …

welding certs 
I am looking for some type of welding spec or standard to put on a drawing that does not require a certification -------------------------------------------------- …

Parent seeking information !  
What is needed and what is the testing process for Vo-Tech High School Seniors Certification testing ? -------------------------------------------------- …

9-nickle test 
Theres a job here at a LNG Plant site. and it says must be able to weld 9 nickle with fluxcore and stick. Will be welding on tanks. Never herd of this …

welder certification sites in Indiana 
places to get a welders certification in Indiana. here is the link to all the AWS test facilities. http://files.aws.org/certification/docs/auto/atf_listing_0503.pdf …

slot weld 
what is a slot weld? ---------------------------------------------- A slot weld is usually where 2 pieces of metal are sandwiched together and one …

Testing out on 2" schedule 160 TIG (70S-2) for root and hot pass, and ER 309 all the way out 
X - Ray Test in two weeks, kinda nervous... 5/1/2010 My problem for the last couple of months has been getting a root suck back on my TIG root pass. …

5g & 6g 2" pipe cap 
I'm having trouble getting less than 1/16" reinforcement on my cover pass on 2" schedule 80 pipe with 3/32 e7018. Any advise on amperage settings and weave …

heat need to run root and hot pass down hill 
how hot should i run my root pass with 6010 1/8 rod and hot pass down hill on 6g pipe test. --------------------------------------------------- There …

where can I get tested? 
I am an experienced welder who needs retested. Where in Tn can I get certified? --------------------------------------- http://files.aws.org/certification/docs/auto …

3/8 plate test 
When taking the 3/8 plate test for certification what is the best setting to set machine when using 3/32 and 1/8 rods ------------------------------------------------- …

Pressure pipe Certs? 
I have a couple of questions. I have certs in 6G pipe with AWS. My first question is: Am I qualified to weld steam pipe at 120 psi.? If not what is the …

Cert in Ga. for experienced stick, gas and MIG  
Where can certification test be taken in metro Altanta for experienced but rusty gas,MIG and Arc welders and are there different levels of certification? …

steam card certification 
how do i get a Oklahoma steam card? most states dose not require one and to work in Oklahoma i need one. ------------------------------------------------ …

welder qualification -test coupon and filler wire limitations  
to qualify a welder for ss pipe for production weld in the field-shall i use the test coupon of carbon steel with stainless steel filler wire for qualifications …

how long does a welding certifcation last? 
how long is certification good for? --------------------------------------------------- Usually, welding certs are only good for the length of the …

lost and forgoten certified card 
need help finding info where i was certified and for what -------------------------------------------------- Anthony, I have bad news. This …

3/8 plate test 
What is the width of the test coupon on a 3/8 aws structural plate test? -------------------------------------------------- usually an inch and a …

309 tig wire on carbon coupons 
hi i was wondering if im taking a 2 inch test on carbon with 309 tig wire should i hang the wire like im welding carbon or just go with a eighth inch gap …

how can i make a good fillerpass 
i will have an assessment next week. but i just cant make a good filler pass can you give me a tip on how to do it properly???tnks.. ---------------------------------- …

ASME-vs- AWS 
Is the required test for ASME Certification the same as AWS requirements? ____________________________________________ there is a lot of overlap, …

tec question about mig 
how do i know if im welding mig with the right polarity? ------------------------------------------------- bare wire mig always uses dcep thats …

6G Final Pass 
I'm practicing my 6G and I'm having trouble with the finals. In one spot I have Mt. Fuji and in another spot is Mt. Everest. I think I know what I'm doing …

What am I doing wrong on this weld test? 
I understand a lot of things can go wrong during a weld test so I'll try to provide as much detail as I can to reduce speculation. I'd really like to figure …

About Welding 
Does the gas metal-arc, the gas tungsten-arc, the oxy-acetylene, or the resistance have a welding process that uses a flame to generate the heat needed …

8" pipe welding test 
I will be taking a pipe welding test for a employer soon, the only info i know is that its 8" diameter (schedule unknown) carbon steel, with a backing …

17-7 stainless steel weld certification 1/8x3x8 plates for butt weld 
We have to cert. on 17-7 stainless steel at work. FAA required. We all know 17-7 is a bear. We have a good fixture at work already. What I am looking …

G-6 WELDING TEST. 
WHAT IS A G-6 WELDING TEST AND WHERE CAN I GO FOR ONE. ----------------------------------------------- Its actually called a 6G. one way to take …

bend strap measurements for mig tests? 
Years ago the test labs cut the straps to be bent from a test coupon 1" or 1-1/4" wide by 6" long. Why are they being cut to 3/8" wide by 3" long now? …

2"xxs pipe coupons 
Is there a place to bye 2"xxs practice coupons ---------------------------------------------- yep, you can get your monster welding coupons at …

Welder performance qualification test 
When a welder has passed a welding test on a 2'' schedule 160 pipe coupon which has a wall thickness of .344 what is the minimum and maximum wall thickness …

weld 
how do i get my welding certs on here i got my cert at imc when hobart was there ------------------------------------------------ bro, maybe its …

Welding Position Question???? 
Had a situation on a job where we called out a CJP weld of a hangar plate to the bottom flange of a large W40 girder. The hangar plate is parallel …

oklahoma certification 
can i take my current good standing certification from Arkansas and simply apply with out testing in Oklahoma with out taking the test again? ------------------------- …

welding proficiency test in Arkansas 
I attended William R. Moore School of Technology years ago and am in need of a current proficiency test. Where is the closest site to Little Rock, AR …

welding proficiency test in Arkansas 
I attended William R. Moore School of Technology years ago and am in need of a current proficiency test. Where is the closest site to Little Rock, AR …

difference between E 7018 & E6013 welding electrodes 
what is difference between E 7018 & E6013 welding electrodes ------------------------------------------------ the main difference is that e 7018 …

testing of tig weld 
what type of test is used to test the TIG weld? -------------------------------------------------- tig welds are tested the same as most other welds. …

2g/3g fluxcore test 
how do run your puddles on both tests ------------------------------------------------ this is a wide open question that would take me an hour to …

6G CERTIFICATION STICK IN GEORGIA 
WHOM WOULD I CONTACT IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA ABOUT TAKING MY 6G PIPE CERTIFICATION TEST ,THANKS STEVE -------------------------------------------------- …

LOST MY WELDING CERTIFICATION NUMBER 
how do i find a copy of my welding certificate and certification number ---------------------------------------------------- you might be able to …

GTAW Cert Test 
I have a cert test coming at the school I go to in San Diego for Welding. I will be doing a 6"x6"x1/4" Stainless Steel plate fitted up as a V-groove joint. …

what temperature should i use in a 6g weld test and wire speed 
what temperature should i use in a 6g weld test and wire speed --------------------------------------------------- i am going to have to assume a …

testing 
what temp would be good to run a bead on a 1" and 2" carbon pipe test for tig at a 45 degree and is the root supposed to look like you welded it with 6010 …

testing 
what temp would be the right temp to start a bead on a 45 1" and 2" pipe test ------------------------------------------------ sorry, need more …

What is the best schools or programs for someone to enroll for? 
I have no welding exp at all. I am finally going to get into welding after many years of procrastination( since I was laid off from my forming profession). …

Too hazardus,- fix it, or forget it. 
What are the welding 'situations' a welder should absolutely refuse to go into? (unless made safe ) ------------------------------------------------- …

tips & tricks  
for pipe fitting & welding? unless i'm just not finding it here.

how do you do a flux core welding test? 
How do you do a flux core test? Im going on an interview tomorrow. ------------------------------------------------ flux core tests are all different. …

Tig welding Cobalt to Stainless Steel 
What is the correct procedure? What type of filler rod? Do you need to preheat the SS prior to welding? -------------------------------------------------- …

where is the heat directed when gtaw with a dc 
where is most of the heat directed when gtaw with a dc ---------------------------------------------- johnnie, on dcen the current flows from the …

welding test 2'' sc 160 
What is the best way to weld this size and what size rods ---------------------------------------------------- for tig root, 3/32 or 1/8 with a 1/8 …

Journeyman welder status 
Hello, is there a such thing as a journeyman welder status? If so do you have a piece of paper, card or certificate for this? Is this status only given …

How i can take a right test from 3G welder and which point is important when i am an inspector ? 
Hi have a good day .i am an inspector and i want to qualified some welder in 3G position without backing and want to know which point should do according …

test set up 
when running a 7016 3/32 rod root pass on pipe how much gap do u recommend i leave? And do i leave a landing? ----------------------------------------------- …

how do i set up for a 7016 bead on pipe 
how do i set up for a 7016 bead on pipe? ----------------------------------------------- man john, thats a really open ended question... not much …

root pass 6011 vertical up 
Help me ! I need some tips on keeping the key hole on a open groove but joint with a 6011 electrode. I can make it look good in the middle of the joint …

welding 
how do i get an aws certification in oklahoma ---------------------------------------------- william, there are 2 places to call...click below …

root pass with nr 232 fluxcore wire 
on 1/4 root gap on 1 inch plate what angle should i hold my gun to keep from trapping slag and what is the best setting for.068wire (wire speed and volts) …

TIG 6G 7018 hot pass/cap 
I'm having real trouble with my hot pass and cap running 7018. I don't know if its the way I'm running the beads or what but I just cannot get them to …

Canadian Welding test 
Is there a test for t joint fillet weld available in canada. ----------------------------------- Sean, I dont have copies of any Canadian Welding …

how to arc weld vertical  
im welding 1/8 inch steel with 6013 rods. the weld im doing is a vertical fillet. i have tried a lot of techniques but my puddle keeps getting ahead of …

Tig welding pipe at 45 degrees pictures. 
Hello I'm trying to get ready for a G6 tig welding test on 28mm dia pipe 5.5mm thickness and I'm really struggling I've not been shown how to really do …

HOW TO BECOME A RIG WELDER 
OK THIS IS MY CONCERN ... I HAVE BEEN WELDING FOR 10 YEARS... JUST GOT LAID OFF AND FIGURE I PUT MY RIG TOGETHER. ALL MY WORK HAS BEEN IN SHOPS THAT …

welding amperage? 
what amperage should i weld a half inch v groove with backing? 1/2 inch bend test with 7018 filler rod horizontal or 2g position ---------------------------------------- …

Certification Bend Test 
I am practicing for the AWS 3G and 4G SMAW test in 1/2" plate. I would like to build a jig for my hydraulic press to do the bend test on my practice coupons. …

high pressure pipe course  
i have a welding trade and im in a high pressure pipe course at the same school i took the trade. do i need the high pressure pipe course to be able …

Does 6G cover steam pipe certification  
Hello, I am bidding a pipe job where they have 600lb flanges and sch 80 pipe, they run steam through some of the pipe. Will my 6G cert cover this or is …

metals 
can u please give me some examples of filler metals and fluxes to use when joining simliar metals ------------------------------------ can you …

ASME 9 Welding Test 
How good is an ASME 9 welders coding? what does it qualifiy you to weld? --------------------------------------------- ASME section IX is used for …

TIG LAB 
Regards to all welders Im from Serbia where aluminium in the past didn’t use to much in the industry accept in military purpose. First serious …

Stinger 
is it ok to use a #4 cable on your stinger,instead of #1 that is heavier,and would it effect the weld any. -------------------------------- i sure …

6g welding test 2/4" pipe 6010 root 7018 fill and cap 
Greetings, let me begin by saying how informative and well put together I found your site to be. I have enjoyed it since stumbling across it in a google …

when are low hydrogen electrodes used? 
when are low hydrogen electrodes used? ----------------------- Amber, low hydrogen electrodes are specified by numerous American Welding Society …

Good technique for 6010 downhill on 4" sched 40 pipe??? 
I recently took sort of a proficiency test for a plumbers and pipe fitters union that doesn't offer an apprenticeship program for welders. I almost made …

what typr of rod 
what type of rod should I use to weld a 6" pipe schedule #40? I tried 6010 but it doesn't weld clean and lacks penetration. Would 6013 be a better choicce …

welding 
how does the slag help the weld when welding flux cored arc weld. Name three

6g and 6gr 
you've probably heard this one a million times but here it goes the one million and one. whats different about a 6g and a 6gr test? i may have an test …

cwi 
Hey do you know any one wanting to hire an aws certified welding inspector? --------------------------------- Joe, I dont know of anyone right …

welding using ceramic backing / tape 
Whats different in techniques , if any ? how to apply ceramic tape / backing before welding ? Some techniques on welding using ceramic . Thanks …

6g weld test 
what does a 6g weld test consist of? ------------- there are a whole crapload of different 6g tests. the only thing they all have in common is …

6g pipe weld 
If I'm doing a 6g pipe weld with 6010 root on Schedule 80 pipe,heat at about 85-90.,what should my heat setting be for the filler weld with 7018? ----------------- …

nr-232 
your info is always helpful...im can u please give me some ballpark parameters for 1/16th & .072 wire 4 the following positions 2g, 3g, 4g...thanx -------------------- …

Consumable insert 2" welding test 
What is the technique for fitting and welding a K ring consumable insert on a 2" schedule 80 pipe? The last test I took , I failed because I didnt completely …