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PWTeacher
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Scott Schreiber,
Green River Community College
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Accepting the torch,
carrying a legacy
PWTeacher of the Year winner
Scott Schreiber, head welding
instructor at Green River Community College, Auburn, Wash.,
possesses an innate ability to
connect with his students, a tenacious drive for excellence and
continuous improvement, ingenuity, and a commitment to improving the welding trade. (Cover photo
courtesy of Bruce Ikenberry Photography, Lacey, Wash.)
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Previewing Schweissen
& Schneiden 2013
Planning on making the trip to Essen for the show? Weve got everything you need to know before
you go.
32 Aluminum Workshop
Frank Armao explains why 7075
and 2024 alloys shouldnt, under
most circumstances, be welded.
34 Consumables Corner
Nino Mascalco guides a reader
who is experiencing weld root
penetration issues in single- and
multipass welds.
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Joining aluminum
with laser
36 Product News
44 Advertorial
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54 Arc Welding 101
A reader asks Paul Cameron
for clarification regarding what
is written about cosmetic weld
discontinuities in the AWS D1.1
Commentary section.
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A family of welders
Last August Forbes published an article
titled 5 Ways Leaders Must Build a
Family Environment to Achieve Excellence. The title itself is a mouthful, but
the message is very simple: A leaders
ability to build relationships based on
trust and the promise that each individual persons efforts contribute to a higher cause is crucial. A leader does this by
creating an environment where group
members feel a sense of ownership, have
each others backs, know whats expected
of them, feel comfortable voicing concerns or asking questions, and have a
clear idea of how to attain their personal
goals.
Other than parenting, there is no
higher responsibility than that of a
teacher. Teachers are leaders and rarely
do they just teachtheir job requires
them to wear many different hats.
Whether they like it or not, teachers
play a part in developing the whole person, not just a particular skill set.
When I read the article I immediately thought of my visit to the Green River
Community College welding lab in Auburn, Wash., headed up by Scott Schreiber, this years PWTeacher of the Year.
As I spoke to students, instructors, administration staff, advisory board members, and others who know Schreiber, it
was very clear that he treats those around
him like family. Why is that important?
As the article stated, leaders who can
develop a family environment achieve
more in the short term and build a foundation of hard work, determination, and
perseverance for the long run.
This is something Schreiber is acutely
aware of and takes incredibly seriously.
As you read more about Schreiber,
youll find that communication, accountability, and trust are the founda-
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Hobart Institute adds online course, expands welding training area
Hobart Institute of Welding Technology, Troy, Ohio, has released a new online course called Discontinuities and
Defects, designed for people involved in
arc welding inspection, quality control,
engineering, and supervision.
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time of 70 minutes. These segments
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related to discontinuities and defects,
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Industry News
Flux-cored wire use expected to rise
The use of flux-cored wires across a variety of end user sectors is expected to
rise, according to Frost & Sullivan, with
adoption levels projected to be particularly strong in sectors such as energy and
construction.
New analysis from the San Antonio,
Texas-based firm, Global Flux Cored
Wires Market, finds that the market
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in 2012 and estimates this to reach
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The ability to support higher productivity, enhanced versatility, and
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Cover Story
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Accepting
a legacy
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In Their Words
Students, industry peers, and colleagues share their thoughts and
perceptions about Scott Schreiber as a friend, mentor, and instructor.
Its obvious that his program means a lot, if not everything, to him. The
success of it comes first for him, and when I say that I mean the students
and their success. David Ornsby, street and vegetation manager, city
of Auburn
At a community college we see a lot of people just starting out or pressing
the reset button. It takes a special type of person to shepherd them
through learning a valuable skill and at the same time getting them through
the program. He also ensures that the graduates are of the utmost quality,
so that when someone calls Green River and wants to talk about welding,
they know the candidates coming out of the program are going to be
outstanding employees. Josh Clearman, dean of instruction: trades
and technology divisions
Scotts a funny guy. Hes always there to help, but hes not afraid to
give you lip if youre slacking. Hell make sure to let you know that youre
wrong and tell you how you need to fix it. Hes just an awesome guy.
Devin Wheeler, 20, welding student
Hes tied to industry and is very conscientious to the needs of industry.
Since I first met Scott two years ago, Ive seen things that tell me hes
going above and beyond for the school and for his students. Tim Honn,
technical sales representative, Lincoln Electric Co.
I will never be able to touch his welding skill. I guess thats why hes
got the big office. Steve Harrison, 53, welding student, Green River
welding lab aide
I couldnt be prouder. Hes done it all on his own and he makes Green
River shine in his own way. The reputation of the welding department
really isnt falling on administrations roles, it really is shining because of
Scott and the other instructors who are working over there. Eileen Ely,
president, Green River
Its like welding is his second nature or an extension of who he is. We are
lucky to have him because he pretty much knows everything about getting
us to understand the process. Brian McCorkle, 47, welding student
Top left: Cameron Nelson practices his overhead GMAW technique. Approximately 80 to
85 percent of Green River welding students find employment with local fab shops or are
placed with local unions after graduation.
Bottom left: Schreiber and weekend instructor Casper Fox (far right) pose with the welding students in the morning session. The program runs morning, afternoon, and evening
sessions Monday through Friday and weekend sessions Friday night through Sunday.
Below: Devin Wheeler (center) and two classmates perform a repair on a drift trike.
Schreiber bases half of their grade on attendance and punctuality in an effort to hammer
home the soft skills.
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rest. Meaning, students who are committed, serious, and open-minded will
succeed. In fact, half of a persons grade
is based on attendance and his or her
ability to show up on time.
Their grade is something for them
to lose. Even though I still have to be
critical of their assignment and tell
them whats wrong, it always ends on a
positive note. I think they respect that.
I wouldnt ask them to do anything that
Im not willing to do.
Schreiber also knows the value of the
struggle. To become free-thinking, accountable, and confident welders, they
have to learn how to problem-solve and
communicate. He encourages the welders to help each other figure things out
through group think.
Weve found that as we pull away
from them as instructors and let them
struggle a little so that they have to start
to think, they start to work together as
a group, comparing notes. Then we can
go back in and talk to these guys about
what theyre doing, and they get the
concepts that much quicker.
If they can problem-solve, they can
be successful, Schreiber added.
Schreiber demands
excellence, continuous
improvement, and is
always in search of
creative and meaningful
learning opportunities
for his students.
Once they started figuring out a
rhythm and how they were going to
go about it, it went very smoothly. Of
course, like with any project, the start
was a little slow, just getting the details
worked out, but once it started rolling,
it went incredibly smooth. I told Scott
that if any other cities approached him
to send them my way, because I will tell
them all about the program and I would
definitely recommend his students
again, Ornsby said.
The students efforts garnered the attention of local media outlets and was
the source of praise from Dr. Eileen Ely,
president of Green River, who said the
initiative was above and beyond anything shes ever witnessed in any professional technical program.
The project had nothing to do with
me, nothing to do with the dean; it was
all the instructors efforts of going out
Forward Progress
Schreiber has a reputation among his
students and colleagues as having unparalleled welding skills. Hell be the
first to admit that his welding ability is
a product of repetition and a tenacious
drive to one-up himself, no matter how
good the weld looks or how structurally sound it is. It should be no surprise
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that he applies the same approach to his wait list is a challenge in terms of rewelding program. No matter how well cruiting. After all, how do you convince
things are going or how much the pro- someone that a two-year wait is worth it?
gram is growing, hes never satisfied, and
Maybe the actions and direction set
he never wishes to remain stagnant.
forth by its leader are the reasons. n
Even though Schreiber is proud that Associate Editor Amanda Carlson can be
his program is in such high demand, the reached at amandac@thefabricator.com.
fact
that it is currently running at6/23/2013
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Properly addressing the troublesome attributes of aluminum and its alloys will help prevent potential issues during the laser welding process.
By David Havrilla
Editors Note: This article is based on David Havrillas presentation at the Aluminum Laser Welding Symposium, co-sponsored by TRUMPF Inc. and Fraunhofer
USA in Plymouth Township, Mich.
and its alloys have a few troublesome attributes that must be properly addressed
to avoid potential problems during the
welding process.
Alloy
1xxx
Pure
2xxx
Cu
3xxx
Mn
4xxx
Si
5xxx
Mg
6xxx
Mg, Si
7xxx
Zn
8xxx
Li
Figure 1
With eight wrought alloy groups, the aluminum family can accommodate a wide variety of manufacturing applications.
Keep materials clean and dry, including the filler wire or foil.
Avoid temperature differentials
(e.g., storage to production area) that
can cause condensation on the parts or
filler material.
Clean weld joints and remove porous oxides when needed.
Use a shielding gas.
Porosity and Blowholes. These issues also can be caused by volatile alloy-
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Figure 2
The graph shows the sensitivity to hot cracking versus the alloy content. The range of silicon and magnesium in 2000 and 3000 series
aluminum is shown in red. Standard values for good weldability are
greater than 2 to 3 percent silicon and greater than 3 to 4 percent
magnesium, yet the typical range in the 2000 and 6000 series aluminum alloys is between 0.4 and 1.6 percent.
2XXX/6XXX
Magnesium
Silicon
Crack-free
that can be used to avoid underbead dropping in deeppenetration welding (see Figure 3):
Use a partial-penetration weld.
Redesign the component to avoid a through-penetration weld.
Use an underbead backing material (e.g., copper).
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was a problem for laser welding. However, with the evolution of high-power, good-beam-quality carbon dioxide
(CO2) lasers, and the advent of high-power, high-brightness solid-state, fiber-delivered lasers, coupling the energy
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Partial penetration
Component redesign
Underbead backing
material (e.g., Cu)
FIGURE 3
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Special Events
Competition Welding. A variety of special events highlight this years
show. The 10th DVS-sponsored National Young Welders Competition,
Sept. 16-18, pits welders under 23 years of age against one another in
one of the four welding disciplines. Following the national competition
is WeldCup 2013, a competition featuring young welders representing
European countries. On Sept. 20, an international competition including
Chinese participants will take place.
Young Innovative Companies. New German companies will have
the opportunity to showcase their new products and technology in their
own section in Hall 9. Exhibits include welding gap clips for root welding, special nozzles, and mobile lasers for ships and drilling rigs. It is
sponsored by the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Technology.
Automation in Welding Conference. The International Institute
of Welding (IIW) will hold its 66th Annual Assembly and its international conference in Essen Sept. 11-17. At the Annual Assembly, industry experts from roughly 60 member countries will discuss current
technical topics, as well as the outlook for the world market. The IIWs
international conference, Automation in Welding Conference, Sept. 1617, combines the scientific work of the IIW with the global offerings of
joining technology provided at the trade fair. For more information, visit
iiw2013.com. Approximately 1,000 industry experts will gather for the
two-day conference.
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At a Glance
What: Schweissen & Schneiden Essen
Welding Show 2013
Organizer: Messe Essen
Partner: German Welding Society (DVS)
When: Monday, Sept. 16 Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013
Hours: Monday Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.;
Saturday, 9 a.m. 4 p.m.
Website: Visit www.schweissen-schneiden.com
to register to attend the show.
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I cant really answer your question definitively because I dont know the specific
application of the parts the fabricator is
making. In the vast majority of cases, it
is a very poor and possibly even dangerous practice to weld 7075 or 2024. The
problem is that these two and similar alloys are extremely prone to microcracking, which is not always easily detectable and can lead to catastrophic failure
while in service. For this reason, you will
never find a recommended filler metal
In doing so, the part is sometimes mismachined. To address this you must fill
in this area with weld and remachine it.
A similar technique is used to build up
worn areas on molds. Why is this acceptable when I just got through saying that
you shouldnt weld 7075? The reason is
that in this case, the weld isnt structural
and has very little stress. You can use gas
tungsten arc welding (GTAW) or gas
metal arc welding (GMAW) for the repair. You can use either 4043 or 5356 to
make the repair, although 5356 is usually used on molds for textured parts.
The reason is that 5356 is harder and
machines more like 7075, so the texture
looks more like the original mold plate.
Once youve completed the repair,
just make sure you dont get carried
away with enthusiasm and weld lifting
lugs onto the mold. That would be a
very bad idea.
Frank G. Armao is director of aluminum
technology at The Lincoln Electric Co., 22801
St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH 44117, 216481-8100, frank_armao@lincolnelectric.com,
www.lincolnelectric.com. He is a member of
the AWS D1 Committee, chairman of the AWS
D1 Aluminum Subcommittee, and member
of the Aluminum Association Committee on
Welding and Joining.
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Chromium carbide materials
Kjellberg offers the Fidur line of products, which includes cladded standard
and special sheets, ready-to-install parts,
and flux-cored wires for surface welding.
Fidur 10/65, 10/65V, and 10/65W
are chromium carbide materials that
resist abrasive wear. Standard surfacewelded sheets can be supplied in sizes
up to 1,500 by 3,000 mm. The thin-
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Norton Abrasives has updated its welding and metal fabrication market catalog. The 180-page literature reflects the
latest changes and additions to the companys Norton and Merit product lines.
New product and technology additions in the updated catalog include
a proprietary, next-generation zirconia
grain technology product portfolio for
BlueFire depressed-center wheels, portable cups, cutoff wheels, flap discs, fiber discs, belts, and quick-change cloth
discs. Patent-pending surface conditioning discs and belts for stripping (RapidStrip), blending (Rapid Blend), and
finishing (RapidPrep) have been added.
Norton Abrasives, 254-918-2313,
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Reamer
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Oxyfuel torch
cesses that require precise remote control of weld pool conditions, joint root
penetration, and weld wire positioning
to prevent fusion defects and ensure
very high quality on critical welds.
Servo-Robot Inc., 450-653-7868,
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*Traditional Welding Gear Ready-Pak Includes: Industrial Duffle Bag, VIkInG 1840 Series Auto-Darkening Helmet Black, FR Doo
Rag, Traditional FR Cloth Jacket, Full Leather Steel Worker Gloves, Traditional MIG/Stick Welding Gloves, Lincoln Starlite Clear
Safety Glasses, over $250 value. 2-Year Extended Warranty, over $80 value. Extended Warranty not available on
Torchmate product. Valid July 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014.
New Product
3M www.3M.com/speedglas
Welding helmet that helps provide both head & respiratory protection
The new Speedglas Welding Helmet 9100 MP from 3M meets the
need for head and respiratory protection for weldersparticularly in
heavy industries such as mining, shipbuilding, marine repair, heavy
construction, offshore operations (oil, gas, and wind farm), and
heavy-duty maintenance welding.
Comfortable, well-balanced, and intuitive to don, adjust, and
maintain, the Speedglas welding helmet 9100 MP offers a premium
welding protection system for highly demanding environments.
The demand of head protection for welders has been a difficult
issue; until now, the options were limited. At our field trials, which
included mines, shipyards, construction and other heavy industries
worldwide, the comments from the welders included comfortable,
balanced, great vision and easy to use, says Staffan Johansson,
Global Marketing Manager for 3M OH&ES Welding Safety.
The Speedglas welding helmet 9100 MP may be used with the Adflo
Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) or the Speedglas Fresh-air III Supplied Air Regulator System from 3M. When used in an approved configuration, the Speedglas welding helmet 9100 MP has an Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA) assigned protection factor (APF) of 25.
The Adflo PAPR comes with a high efficiency (HE) filter for welding particles
with an optional organic vapor/acid gas (OV/AG) cartridge for removing
nuisance odors generated from some welding processes.
The key to the Speedglas welding helmet 9100 MP is its well-balanced,
low center of gravity, even when the welding helmet and the visor are in the
raised position. The welding helmets hard hat is made from heat resistant
polycarbonate. An optional aluminum fabric cover helps reflect radiant heat
from welding. In addition, the optional flame-resistant shroud can offer neck
and shoulder protection.
The Speedglas welding helmet 9100 MP comes with a wide (approx.
8in x 4.25in), curved, protective visor, with excellent vision up, down, and
peripherally. Passive shade 5 SideWindows add extra peripheral vision or
can be easily covered with reusable cover plates (provided). The protective
visor meets the requirements of the high mass impact test in accordance
with ANSI Z87.1-2010 standard. The Speedglas welding helmet 9100 MP is
100% compatible with all of the latest Speedglas Auto-Darkening Filter Series 9100 (ADFs) from 3M, including the 9100XX filter with an approximate
2.8 in x 4.2 in viewing area. The Speedglas welding helmet 9100 MP meets
the hard hat requirements of ANSI Z89.1-2009 standard for Type 1 Class G hard hats. Visit www.3m.com/9100MP for
more information.
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New Product
Arcos www.arcos.com
ARCOS INTRODUCES NICKEL ELECTRODE FOR CORROSION-RESISTANT WELDS
Arcos Industries, LLC has developed a
premium nickel- chromium-iron electrode for the welding of alloy 690 in
nuclear reactor and steam generator components. Arcos 352 provides
corrosion-resistant welds on a broad
range of low alloy and stainless steels
in applications requiring resistance to
oxidizing acids.
Arcos 352 bare wire and covered
electrodes deliver the higher chromium levels needed for stress-corrosion
cracking resistance. These wires are
specifically designed for welding in
the critical pure water environments of
nuclear power generation plants. They
also weld NiCrFe alloys ASTM B163,
B166, B167 and B168 to themselves
and to dissimilar joint configurations.
Arcos 352 has earned ASME Nuclear
Certificate #QSC448.
Arcos 352 bare wire electrodes are
available in diameters from .035"
3/16", the covered electrodes from
3/32"3/16".
Arcos manufactures a comprehensive line of superior quality bare, covered and tubular welding electrode products
including high alloy, stainless steel and nickel alloy electrodes.
For more information on Arcos 352 or the companys other welding wires, contact Arcos at 800-233-8460 or visit
our website at www.arcos.us.
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New Product
Updated Gold Series Dust & Fume Collector Features Many Enhancements
Clean air is critically important to ensure worker safety
in welding applications. A well-designed and maintained
dust and fume collection system can prevent respiratory
problems and keep facilities in compliance with air quality
requirements. Also, robotic welding equipment and other
computerized systems are more sensitive than machinery
of 10 or 20 years ago. If dust is not collected properly
from welding stations, a million-dollar investment can be
ruined in no time.
Camfil APC has made major updates to its popular line
of Farr Gold Series cartridge dust and fume collectors
for welding applications. Weve made these changes to
uphold our mission statementto supply the best dust
collector from an end-user and maintenance standpoint,
says company president Lee Morgan. Combining rugged
modular construction with high performance and ease of
service, the collectors come with a 12-year warranty and
are guaranteed to meet applicable emission standards.
Features of the new-generation dust collector include:
A reinforced door has double-thick hinges, easier-tooperate hardware and a single flat inside panel to create a
smooth, air-tight gasketed seal.
A taller inlet collar accommodates larger fans with
adequate clearance, and fans are equipped with a damper
actuator handle that allows the user to see from ground
level whether the damper is open or closed.
Inside the collector, gaskets have been moved to the
edges of the pan so that no dust builds up on top of the
vertically-mounted filters during operation.
For enhanced aesthetics, the collector now has gold
valves and hardware and a Built Like a Safe logo featured prominently on each housing module.
An expanded list of accessories and options is available, many of which are also updated. These include redesigned long-life filter cartridges with new media choices, a wider selection of hopper configurations, new touch
screen controls for energy savings and enhanced filter
cleaning, integrated or remote safety monitoring filters,
Camfil APC
Web: www.farrapc.com/welding
Email: filterman@farrapc.com
Phone: 800-479-6801 or 870-933-8048
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New Product
Weiler www.weilercorp.com
GET THE EDGE - with Weilers New Tiger Paw Flap Discs
Have you seen them yet? Now you can GET THE
EDGE with Weilers new Tiger Paw abrasive flap
discs! Tiger Paws are designed for aggressive performance on tough EDGE grinding applications.
These 100% zirconium flap discs last 30-40% longer than competitive standard zirconium flap discs
due to both a high performance grain and special
poly cotton backing that provides superior grain retention. This unique combination gets the job done
faster and more efficiently.
The Tiger Paws multiple layers of coated abrasive
material expose sharp, fresh grains as they slowly
wear away, and the 100% premium zirconium grain
prevents premature grain shedding on aggressive
applications, resulting in increased productivity and
reduced operating costs.
Weilers phenolic back Tiger Paw is available in
4-1/2", 5 and 7" sizes with or without a 5/8"-11
nut in both Type 29 & 27 standard and Type 27 super high density (4-1/2" & 7" Only) configurations.
The Type 29 configuration is made for the toughest,
most aggressive applications. The super high density Type 27 configuration contains 35-40% more
flaps for increased flexibility, extended life and lower operator fatigue. Popular uses for the Tiger Paw include pipe beveling, EDGE chamfering, weld blending, grinding,
deburring, stock removal, surface finishing and blending.
An informational video featuring the new Tiger Paw is available
as well. The video demonstrates how you can GET THE EDGE with
Tiger Paw and illustrates Tiger Paws superior grinding ability vs.
competition.
Weilers Tiger Paw video is available on Weilers website (www.
weilercorp.com), on YouTube or by contacting Weilers Customer Service Department: 800-835-9999.
For additional information on Tiger Paw flap discs or any Weiler
product, please contact: Weiler Corporation, One Weiler Drive, Cresco,
Pennsylvania 18326-0149 Toll free (888) 600-5857 FAX: 570-5952002.
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Your interpretation on the use of fillers in this situation is correct. If your engineers have deemed this discontinuity
to be acceptable, then the use of fillers is
a good way to enhance the look of this
surface. And, yes, you are still within the
guidelines of AWS D1.1.
I implemented this same repair recently for a local manufacturer. Their
old way of doing business was to take a
GMAW gun to these pinholes and zap
weld into them. This version of the repair turned a perfectly acceptable discontinuity into an arc strikea big nono in the wonderful world of welding.
There is risk with this practice. The
last thing you want to do is to use that
same filler on unacceptable defects. Using fillers to mask unacceptable undercut, overlap, or porosity (pinholes)
would be disastrous. So be sure to monitor this practice closely.
Im glad you opted for the Bondo
over the arc strike, and Im glad you
turned to the Commentary to understand the codes intent.
Paul W. Cameron, CWI, is quality control
manager for Thomas & Betts, Hager City,
Wis., 507-269-7142 or weldinspector@
charter.net. He also is a member of Practical
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