Code A Weld

The official Twitter account for Code A Weld. UKAS-accredited Welding Procedure and Welder Qualification Testing, Non-Destructive Testing & Mechanical Testing.

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***Mid-Week Macro***

This test piece has gone through Macroscopic Examination in accordance with ISO 5817 Category B.
Do you think this is acceptable or unacceptable to the requirements of category B?

Comment below with your answer…

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This welder is carrying out a Single Bevel Butt Weld in Carbon Steel using MAG. If the Butt Weld is satisfactory to the requirements, the company will have a qualified Procedure to ISO 15614-1 and the welder will have gained Welder Approval to ISO 9606-1!
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#FridayFreature Gary Smith - known for creating epic welding art made out of cutlery. As the saying goes - one person’s trash is another person’s treasure.
View Gary's work here: https://t.co/ld4HKI2vTq

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*Macro of the Week*

This Fillet Weld in 6mm Carbon Steel Plate failed to meet the requirements when examined in accordance with 4872.

Can you tell us the reason for the failure?
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The correct answer is... C: Used for all positions and root run welding of butt welds

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***Technical Question***

Have a read of the following quiz question and place your answer in the comments section below…

We hope you are having a good week so far and if you would like to find out more about Code A Weld go to: https://t.co/BAOjoQNsdW

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We are delighted to announce the return of SkillWeld 2021 which is designed to test your skills in the three main Welding processes: Manual Metal Arc, Metal Active Gas & Tungston Inert Gas. Register your interest TODAY https://t.co/hQgvgyCFgo
*Photo taken pre COVID-19

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This welder is carrying out a Multi Run, Single ‘V’ Butt Weld in Plate Procedure in the Horizontal (PC) position using MAG. For more information on the range of services we offer at Code A Weld, please call 01761 410410 or go to https://t.co/XwhTKyAxvI

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#FridayFeature sent in by Joel Broddle at @gifhe. This shot is from their inter-college competition between @gifhe & @RotherhamColl. Here is a year 1, level 2 learner completing their test piece - 10mm, PB FW, using MMA 6013 rods.

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@LeesDuggie51 Thank you for your feedback, we are pleased you enjoy this feature.

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*Technical Question*

Have a read of the following quiz question and place your answer in the comments section below…

For more information about the range of services we offer at Code A Weld, please call 01761 410410 or go to: https://t.co/o9XnPCoOS2

#welding #codeaweld

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Thank you @CodeAWeld for the water bottle, now can be hydrated and fresh during the day!

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The reasons for failure are Lack Of Root, Sidewall And Inter Run Fusion & Excessive Unequal Leg Lengths.

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This Carbon Steel Fillet Weld failed to meet the requirements when examined in accordance with 4872.

All we need you to do is tell us the reasons for the failure.
Place your answers in the comments section below…
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Would you like to feature on the Code A Weld news feed as part of our #FridayFeature series? Send us details & a photo of what you are welding to [email protected] & we will select the best ones to feature on our page with credit to you & your company!
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This is a rear view of a Butt Weld in the PC position with a welding process of 135. Once delivered to our In-house Laboratory and if satisfactory to the requirements, the manufacturing company will have a qualified procedure to ISO 15614-1.
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#FridayFeature
Oliver McCallum of Yorkshire Pipe Services has sent in this great shot of a 10” Pipe that had a 4mm Root Gap and is now ready for X-ray.

Send us your photos and include a brief description of what you are welding to [email protected]
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This week’s #FridayFeature has been sent in by Daniel Sanchez. These fantastic shots show a Stainless Steel 3" Sch80 Pipe to 3" Sch80 300lbs Flange Weld. This was done with a Pulsed 141 GTAW process… walking the cup!
https://t.co/BGb6GgUZHO
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Recently Gareth Gibson, NDT Manager, was announced the winner of the @whichndt competition featured over on their LinkedIn page. This is quite the haul for any NDT enthusiast and the first competition Gareth has ever won! https://t.co/sA9i4x6KFt