The Basics of Welding Certifications and Test （焊接认证和测试的基础知识）.pdf

The Basics of Welding Certifications and Test Positions Welding certifications are procedures that a welder must follow to produce a sound weld according to the guidelines that are specified. The certification is a hands-on welding test that is always supervised by an individual that has been trained and approved by the organization that wrote the procedures and certifies the welder. These tests or certifications only qualify the welder for a single process and position. There is not a single welding certification that certifies a welder for all process, metals or positions. Welding Codes In reality, there are literally hundreds of welding codes. It comes down to the type of work involved and what organization is overseeing the welding procedures. In the United States the three biggest organizations are the: 1. AWS – American Welding Society 2. ASME – American Society of Mechanical Engineers 3. API- American Petroleum Institute Even though the above organizations are the largest, there are many others like: ABS - American Bureau of Shipping MIL – STD - Military Standards The Canadian Welding Bureau D.O.T. – Department of Transportation State and Local Welding Certifications Codes Most of these codes certify the welder for a specified length or period of time. In most cases, the welder must have a logbook signed to show that they have welded with the process and in that position every six months. The reason behind this is that most welders lose their skills in as little as two weeks without consistent practice or use. Even after a weekend of not welding, most people find their weld appearance goes downhill. It takes consistent practice to keep your eye/hand coordination at it’s peak level at all times. Welding Certification Processes The most four common types of welding processes used for certifying welders are: 1. SMAW / Shielded Metal Arc Weldin