Inspection Trends

    April 2013 – Spring  •  Volume 16  •  Number 2

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IT Spring Issue Tips for Working Overseas
by Mary Ruth Johnsen
Four inspectors with plenty of experience working outside the United States offer their insight on what it takes to successfully handle an overseas assignment.

Good Practices for Inspecting Austenitic Stainless Steel Tube and Pipe Systems in Hygienic Applications
by Michael Lang
When performing inspections on these critical welds, inspectors need to understand and adhere to the criteria presented in the AWS D18.1 Specification.

How to Handle 'Routine' Inspections
by Chris T. Brown
While inspection experience is certainly valuable, don't rely on it too much; you still need to thoroughly prepare for each inspection job.

Being in Business as a CWI
by Brent E. Boling
An established CWI and fabrication/erection contractor discusses some of the issues that must be addressed if you want to start your own weld inspection business.

 
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