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The American Welding Society (AWS) was founded in 1919, as a nonprofit organization with a global mission to advance the
science, technology and application of welding and allied joining and cutting processes, including brazing, soldering and thermal
spraying. AWS strives to move the industry forward in both thought and action, as well as inspire new generations to see the exciting
career opportunities available today.
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Headquartered in Miami, Florida, and led by a volunteer organization of officers and directors, AWS serves over 70,000 members worldwide and is composed of 22 Districts with 250
Sections and student chapters. The Society is dedicated to supporting hundreds of thousands of industry professionals, including: welders, business leaders, sales and service teams,
manufacturers, vendors, associations, educational institutions, committee volunteers, and students.
AWS membership is directed toward individual, welder, corporation and students. For example yearly membership of individual is 98 $
in the first year of membership.
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AWS offers 9 different categories of personal certification:
Certified Welding Inspector,Senior Certified Welding Inspector,
Certified Welding Educator,Certified Radiographic Interpreter,
Certified Welding Supervisor,Certified Welding Sales Representative,
Certified Welding Engineer,Certified Welder,
Certified Robotic Arc Welding.
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In addition there are following endorsements available:
D1.1 Structural Steel,D1.2 Structural Aluminium,
D1.5 Bridge Welding,D15.1 Railroad,
D17.1 Aerospace,API 1104 Pipeline,
Structural Drawing Reading,Structural Bolting Inspection,
ASME Pressure Piping B31.1 and B31.3 and ASME Pressure Vessel Section VIII div. 1.
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Seminar and exam registration conducted by AWS:
SCWI/CWI 9-Year Recertification,SCWI Certified Welding Inspector,
CWI/CAWI Certified Welding Inspector,Certified Welding Educator,
Certified Radiographic Interpreter,Certified Welding Supervisor,
Certified Welding Sales Representative,Certified Welding Engineer,
Certified Robotic Arc Welding,Certified Welder,Endorsements.
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Examination may be taken in the following languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, Portuguese, Spanish and Russian.
The following page shows European CWI, CAWI, SCWI & CWE examinations scheduled till end of 2015.
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Event ID City CountryExam Date
Agent Contact
CZ93215 PragueCzech Republic
Sep 7, 2015
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY GROUP
ES83015 Aimen SpainSep 29, 2015
ISQ, Portugal [email protected]
TR70415 Istanbul TurkeyOct 9, 2015
ALFA KALITE KONTROL DANISMANLIK
TR55315 Istanbul TurkeyOct 11, 2015
Quality Control Co. QCCO.mohsen.hassanein@qualitycontrol-egypt.
PT43515Porto Salvo
PortugalNov 9, 2015
ISQ, Portugal [email protected]
There are also three facility accreditation programs:
ATF – Accredited Test Facilities, 117 in US and 28 international,CWF – Certified Welding Fabricator,CRAW – Approved Testing Centers.
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ATF
The AWS Accredited Test Facility (ATF) program establishes minimum requirements for test facilities, their personnel and
equipment to qualify for accreditation to test and qualify welders. This program is open to all qualified test facilities that may be a
part of an independent laboratory, manufacturing plant, educational institution, or other entity.
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The AWS Accredited Test Facility (ATF) program requires that a facility implements a quality assurance program that meets the requirements established in the AWS QC4-89, Standard for the Accreditation of Testing Facilities. The requirements include that the facility has a Quality Manual that controls the activities related to the testing of welders in the facility according to AWS QC7, Standard for AWS Certified Welders.
Internationally ca. 30 facilities (5 in Mexico, 4 times in China and Peru)International prices for initial audit + Auditor + intermediate audits (after 1st and 2nd year) ca. 5000$ + direct travel expenses.
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CWF
The requirements for the AWS Certified Welding Fabricator (CWF) program are set forth in an AWS QC17, Specification for AWS
Accreditation of Certified Welding Fabricators and AWS B5.17, Specification for the Qualification of Welding Fabricators.
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These standards define the requirement for a company's compliance with welding-related functions and assures, through third party assessment, that the Welding Fabricator has the personnel, organization, experience, procedures, knowledge, equipment, capability, and commitment to conduct proper weldments.
Internationally ca. 26 fabricators (5 in Mexico, 4 times in China, no one in Europe).
International prices for initial audit + Auditor ca. 4000$ + direct travel expenses.
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CRAW
Applicable requirements are included in the AWS QC19, Specification for Certification of Robotic Arc Welding Personnel Program and AWS D16.4, Specification for the Qualification of Robotic Arc Welding Personnel, and supporting administrative documents.
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Costs: applicants are responsible for auditor’s fees and travel expenses including airfare, transportation, lodging, and meals. Auditor’s fees are:International: $400 for audit (one day) and $200 per travel day (up to three days)
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CWI course and examination
Accredited Testing Facilities (ATF) are organizing one week courses ending with one day examination. There is also numerous possibilities to
prepare before an examination through attending for example online learning as well as pre-seminars.
Usually it is 4-6 days of schooling and one day for examination.
An examination consist of three parts as shown on next slide. For each part there is the same amount of time to complete: 2 hours.
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Each of those parts is further divided for subjects pertaining variousareas of welding, inspection and related subjects as shown on the
following slides.
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Quick comparison of differences for PQR qualification by AWS and ASME
There are differences between AWS and ASME approach to welding issues. Examples of important differences AWS – ASME pertaining to qualification of welding procedures for GMAW/FCAW processes without CVN testing are summarized below:
- GMAW and FCAW are considered separate processes- Classification of electrode are also splited and are essential- Change in electrode diameter (for FCAW only increase)- Change in the amperage more than 10%- Change from CV to CC output- Change in the voltage more than 7%- Change in the travel speed more than 25%
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- Change in the gas flow rate: increase more than 50% and decrease more than 20%
- Change in groove type or to square groove- Change exceeding tolerances for groove design involving decrease in
groove angle and root opening as well as increase in the root face.- Decrease from preheating and interpass temperature by more than 15°C- Product form of test coupon is essential i.e. plate or tubular - Positions are restricted in range and dependant if tubular (pipe or box) or
plate- Welding plate test coupon with thickness of 25,4mm and over give us
range 3mm to unlimited- For NDT issues VT and either RT or UT are mandatory for PQR
qualification.
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Thank you for attention
Sources: internet and site of aws.org
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