Introduction to Welding and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
In Introduction to Welding and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), you'll learn ...
- Weld joint types, joint preparation, and types of welding processes, including SMAW, SAW, MIG, TIG, MAG and FCAW
- Welding defects and discontinuities
- Weld quality control and welding procedure specification (WPS)
- Weld inspection and testing
Overview
Welding is one of the most common types of joining methods used in industry. Welded components are subjected to thermal stress, which results in microscopic cracking, deformation, and hardening of the metal. Depending on the materials and the welding process, the consequences of heat input on the material surrounding the weld can compromise the material’s integrity or suitability for service.
The welded materials are subjected to destructive and/or non-destructive tests to ascertain these to be fit for purpose. Destructive testing has the drawback of destroying the test object in the process. Non-destructive tests, on the other hand, permit evaluation of the material or component without destroying it. To appropriately apply these inspection procedures, a certain level of skill is required. These tests aren’t simply for screening out bad products; they’re also for assuring that what appears to be good is actually good.
This course provides a quick rundown of non-destructive and destructive testing methods that are used in the evaluation of welds. This includes understanding the basic principles of various testing methods, as well as details of typical applications, principles, advantages, and limitations.
Specific Knowledge or Skill Obtained
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Characteristics and properties of materials and steel alloys
- The basic types of weld joints and their symbols
- Welding defects and discontinuities—their causes and interpretation
- Review of commonly used welding processes
- Introduction to common mechanical destructive tests for establishing tensile strength, hardness, toughness, and impact resistance
Certificate of Completion
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a multiple-choice quiz consisting of 29 questions. PDH credits are not awarded until the course is completed and quiz is passed.
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