This Fillet Weld failed for Lack of Root Fusion therefore did not meet the requirements of Category B when examined in accordance with ISO 5817. What techniques do you use to avoid this from happening? codeaweld.com

Recently Gareth Gibson, NDT Manager, was announced the winner of the WhichNDT competition featured over on their LinkedIn page. This is quite the haul for any NDT enthusiast and the first competition Gareth has ever won! ow.ly/ULbA50DqZue

This week’s #FridayFeature has been sent in by Daniel Sanchez. These fantastic shots show a Stainless Steel 3" Sch80 Pipe to 3" Sch80 300lbs Flange Weld. This was done with a Pulsed 141 GTAW process… walking the cup! codeaweled.com #welding #welders #codeaweld

#FridayFeature Oliver McCallum of Yorkshire Pipe Services has sent in this great shot of a 10” Pipe that had a 4mm Root Gap and is now ready for X-ray. Send us your photos and include a brief description of what you are welding to [email protected] codeaweld.com

This is a rear view of a Butt Weld in the PC position with a welding process of 135. Once delivered to our In-house Laboratory and if satisfactory to the requirements, the manufacturing company will have a qualified procedure to ISO 15614-1. ow.ly/XyKY50DxIN6

Would you like to feature on the Code A Weld news feed as part of our #FridayFeature series? Send us details & a photo of what you are welding to [email protected] & we will select the best ones to feature on our page with credit to you & your company! codeaweld.com

#FridayFeature sent in by Joel Broddle at Grimsby Institute. This shot is from their inter-college competition between Grimsby Institute & Rotherham College. Here is a year 1, level 2 learner completing their test piece - 10mm, PB FW, using MMA 6013 rods. Send your welding photos to [email protected]

This welder is carrying out a Multi Run, Single ‘V’ Butt Weld in Plate Procedure in the Horizontal (PC) position using MAG. For more information on the range of services we offer at Code A Weld, please call 01761 410410 or go to codeaweld.com

We are delighted to announce the return of SkillWeld 2021 which is designed to test your skills in the three main Welding processes: Manual Metal Arc, Metal Active Gas & Tungston Inert Gas. Register your interest TODAY ow.ly/ZuoJ50DNDYR *Photo taken pre COVID-19

*Macro of the Week* This Fillet Weld in 6mm Carbon Steel Plate failed to meet the requirements when examined in accordance with 4872. Can you tell us the reason for the failure? lnkd.in/dMKG6UN

#FridayFreature Gary Smith - known for creating epic welding art made out of cutlery. As the saying goes - one person’s trash is another person’s treasure. View Gary's work here: ow.ly/3WKT50DPU43 Send you photos and info to [email protected] codeaweld.com

This welder is carrying out a Single Bevel Butt Weld in Carbon Steel using MAG. If the Butt Weld is satisfactory to the requirements, the company will have a qualified Procedure to ISO 15614-1 and the welder will have gained Welder Approval to ISO 9606-1! codeaweld.com

***Mid-Week Macro*** This test piece has gone through Macroscopic Examination in accordance with ISO 5817 Category B. Do you think this is acceptable or unacceptable to the requirements of category B? Comment below with your answer… ow.ly/rewP50DVeA1