welding institute
23 April 2022


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Dissimilar metal in TIG Welding process

Why use this TIG welding process: TIG Tungsten Inert Gas otherwise called as GTAW- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding , Involves melting the metal using the arc created by tungsten electrode, The welding can be done with or without filler metal, Argon Gas is used as shielding around…
NDT testing
9 April 2022


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NDT Methods Selection

NDT Method Selection: The NDT (nondestructive testing) methods are:   Visual Inspection – VT Liquid Penetrant Testing – LT Magnetic Particle Testing – MT Radiographic Testing – RT Ultrasonic Testing – UT Eddy Current Testing – ET (not used in field inspection) Acoustic Emission Testing –…
31 March 2022


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Weld Test Coupon Preparation

Bend Test Coupon Preparation First the centerline on the plate shall be marked. Then another line 1.0 inch above the center line  and another line 1 inch below the center line. This is the section that can be used as an alternate coupon in the event…
Adhesion test
24 February 2022


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Adhesion Test on Paints by Tape Test

Painting Inspection, Adhesion Test, QC Training, QC Course X Cut Test (This Document) Cross Cut Tape Test Method A  – X Cut Tape Test An X-Cut is made on the Dry Paint until the bare substrate , a…
mechanical testing
3 December 2021


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Mechanical Properties

The mechanical properties of a material are those properties that involve a reaction to an applied load. The mechanical properties of metals determine the range of usefulness of a material and establish the service life that can be expected. Mechanical properties are also used to…
cast iron
24 May 2021


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Cast Iron and Its Types

What is a cast iron? Cast iron are ferrous alloys with greater than 2% carbon. They also contain small amounts of other materials such as silicon, sulphur, manganese, & phosphorous. In general it consists alloys of carbon & iron. They are the least expensive of all metals and…