This article explores the critical role of the CWI, the certification process administered by the American Welding Society (AWS), and why this credential is considered the gold standard in the welding industry.
| Defect Type | Location (Weld ID) | Measurement | Code Limit | Action | |-------------|--------------------|-------------|------------|--------| | Undercut > 1/32" | W-102, toe at 3 o’clock | 0.042" deep x 2.2" long | ≤ 0.031" for cyclic service | Grout out & reweld | | Crack – crater | W-027, stop/start | 0.18" long | Zero cracks allowed | Remove 1" beyond each tip | certified welding inspector
| Figure | Description | Disposition | |--------|-------------|-------------| | Fig 1 | W-102 undercut – macro photo at 5x | Reject | | Fig 2 | W-115 acceptable porosity cluster | Accept per code | | Fig 3 | Preheat temp reading on W-147 | Compliant | | Fig 4 | MT indication on W-089 after grinding | Accept (resolved) | This article explores the critical role of the
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