Preparation for welding test
Process template towards certification
§1. Clarify test scope
- 01Which method should the sample cover?
- 02What material and what thickness?
- 03Plate or tube — and which position?
- 04Which standard is graded according to?
§2. Train under the right conditions
- 01Practice in the position the test requires
- 02Use the same method, material and equipment
- 03Repeatable precision from the first to the last item
§3. Understand the assessment
- 01What defects is the assessor looking for (pores, lack of fusion, burnout)?
- 02Is it assessed visually, and is there non-destructive or destructive testing?
- 03How does an approved nail look?
§4. On exam day
- 01Prepare the piece and clean the joint surfaces
- 02Set the machine to method and material
- 03Work calmly and consistently — as you have trained