Inspection
The Importance of Preconstruction Meetings
Why CWIs should regularly attend preconstruction meetings to improve quality
Restricted-Access Welder Performance Qualification
Incorporating special welder test requirements at the beginning of projects could have significant advantages.
Quality Assurance vs. Quality Control
The differences and similarities between these two terms are explained
CWIs/SCWIs Can Get Certification Endorsement to Perform Welding Procedure Qualifications
The American Welding Society (AWS) proudly introduces the Welding Procedure Qualifier Endorsement, developed for existing Certified Welding Inspectors (CWI) and Senior Certified Welding Inspectors (SCWI) who want to conduct Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) qualifications.
Welder Performance Qualification and Welder Certification
Misconceptions about welder certification terms and definitions are discussed
The Benefits of Eddy Current Array Examination of Stress-Corrosion Cracking
Stress-corrosion cracking occurs when cracks link corrosion pits, causing multiple cracks in all orientations in the base material of pressure vessels, pipes, and storage tanks.
Olympus Provides Hands-On Nondestructive Testing Instruction to Engineering Students
Olympus recently donated OmniScan™ flaw detection equipment to LeTourneau University to support the next generation of nondestructive testing (NDT) inspectors. Olympus phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT) specialists Curtis Dickinson and Rob Frashefski traveled to the campus in Longview, Texas to offer students in-person instruction.
Complementary Inspection Certifications
A discussion about additional certifications that enhance the CWI credential to broaden the inspection career.
What to Expect at Inspection Expo & Conference (IEC) 2022
If you're new to the inspection world or just looking to become a better inspector, you have a unique opportunity to make connections, gain knowledge that can boost your career, and keep your inspections business on the cutting edge during the Inspection Expo & Conference (IEC), taking place February 23-25, 2022, in beautiful Fort Worth, Texas.
The Art of Intentionally Flawed Specimens and NDE Performance Demonstration
An inside glance at what it takes to make these intricate samples.
Industry Standards in the Gulf Coast Region
A review of product codes, standards, and personnel certification programs related to welding inspection in this challenging geographical area.