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Common Welding Defects Detected by Inspection
Porosity, lack of fusion, cracks, undercut and more. The weld defects inspectors find most often, what causes them, which methods detect them and how crews prevent them.
Staffing Inspection Teams for Industrial Construction
Inspection teams sized by guesswork either hold up construction or waste money. How to size, structure and time inspection teams so hold points never become bottlenecks.
Industrial Inspection and Quality Assurance Services
Inspection and quality assurance run from vendor shops to construction sites and plant shutdowns. A map of the services involved and how they fit together.
QA and QC: What Is the Difference?
QA and QC are often written as one word, but they do different jobs. Clear definitions, a comparison, real project examples and how the two work together.
Industrial Welding Skills for Construction and Maintenance
Industrial welders need more than a steady hand. The skills construction and maintenance welding demand, how they differ, and what employers look for before deployment.
MIG, TIG, and SMAW Welding Processes Compared
MIG, TIG and stick welding each suit different industrial jobs. How the processes work, where each one is used and what decides which process goes in a welding procedure.
IOSH Training for Supervisors and Managers
Supervisors and managers set the safety tone for their crews. What IOSH courses cover, how Managing Safely is assessed and when IOSH is the right choice for industrial staff.
Pipe Welding Skills for Oil and Gas Projects
Oil and gas piping is pressure work on demanding materials, inspected by radiography or ultrasonics. The pipe welding skills that separate a plant pipe welder from a general welder.
OSHA Training for International Worksites
OSHA is a US regulator, yet OSHA-based training is requested on many international sites. What OSHA training is, where it is recognized and how to use it well outside the US.
Assessing Welders Before Industrial Deployment
A welder's certificate shows past performance. A properly run test shows current ability. How to plan, run and evaluate welder assessments before mobilization.