Inspection Trends

November 2024

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CWI Corner

How does one say “thank you” to an organization that bestows such a weighty honor as the CWI Lifetime Achievement Award upon one of its members? I’ve wrestled with this since being honored by the CWI Lifetime Achievement Award Committee during FABTECH 2022 in Atlanta, Ga.

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Enhancing Weld Inspections with Advanced Ultrasonic Techniques: FMC, TFM, and TFMi

Ultrasonic testing (UT) has long been essential for inspecting welds, particularly in industries where structural integrity is crucial.

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Advancing Radiographic Inspection: The Promise of Digital X-Ray Film

The field of nondestructive examination (NDE) has long relied on radiographic film for inspecting welds in pipes, vessels, and other complex structures.

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The Answer Is

Q: Maybe you can help me with a problem we are having on our production floor. We are using an oxyacetylene torch to preheat the steel before welding. The torch is popping and hissing and making everyone uncomfortable. What’s going on?

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News Bulletin

News Bulletin

The American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Certification Services, Houston, Tex., and AWS, Miami, Fla., have formed a relationship aimed at advancing the art, science, and technology of welding and nondestructive examination (NDE).

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