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This 16 hour training course provides basic knowledge into how to effectively interpret radiographs of welds.  Emphasis is placed on the radiographic image quality requirements specified in various codes and specifications.  The course is practical in nature, utilizes classroom participation, and allows on application in the review of actual radiographic film.

Course Objectives

This course will:

  • Discuss the attributes needed for acceptable radiographs
  • Explain and describe the various types of weld imperfections
  • Explain acceptance criteria from various codes and standards
  • Apply various acceptance criteria for weld acceptance
  • Hands-on viewing and evaluation of actual radiographs

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for welding inspectors, auditors, supervisors, managers, engineers, quality assurance/quality control personnel, radiographic personnel, and others who desire to improve their skills in this area.

Course Notes

All attendees will be provided with relative technical notes and associated reference materials.

Course Program

DAY 1 - 8:00am - 4:30pm

Introduction to Basic Film Interpretation Principles

  • General principles of industry radiography
  • Importance of knowing about the various types welding processes
  • Importance of understanding about various types of weld bevel designs/joint configurations
  • Practical experience in viewing and reading radiographs

Description of Common Types of Weld Imperfections and Their Appearance As Film Images

  • Inadequate penetration
  • Internal concavity
  • Incomplete fusion
  • Burn through
  • Slag inclusion
  • Porosity
  • Crack
  • Undercut
  • Weld spatter
  • Film artifacts
  • Other

Group Participation Exercises in the Detection, Identification and Evaluation of Common Weld Defects

DAY 2 - 8:00am - 4:30pm

Group Participation Exercises in the Detection, Identification and Evaluation of Common Weld Defects (continued)

Hands-On Application in Review of radiographic Film

Understanding of Codes, Standards and Specifications

  • Radiographic procedure requirements
  • Quality of radiographs
  • Use of IQIs (penetrameters)
  • Geometric unsharpness
  • Facilities and equipment requirements for viewing of radiographs
  • Radiographic film density
  • Radiographic techniques

Certificates of Completion

Certificates are given to all participants upon satisfactory completion of training course.

Registration Fee

The registration for this course is $600.  Payment is due prior to the start of class.  We only accept payment by check, money order, or a company purchase order 5 days prior to the start of class or cash only at the door.

To register for training class, complete the registration form, enclose payment, and either email or mail directly to the following address:

NDT Technical Services, Inc., P.O. Box 721139, Houston, Texas  77272-1139

Make sure to mail all registration at least two (2) weeks in advance to ensure space in the training class.  All registrations after that date must be confirmed by telephone.

To obtain a registration form, please email us at: ndtservices@aol.com

or for additional information call and leave a message at: (281)-341-0469

Cancellations/Substitutions

  • Cancellation made in writing and received between 5 to 15 working days prior to training class will be refunded less $50 handling fee.
  • Cancellations received thereafter will not be refunded, and the full course fee will be payable regardless of whether or not class is attended.
  • Substitutions may be made at ant time.
  • Confirmation will be made in writing as soon as possible upon receipt of payment.  This confirmation will be sent to the address given on the registration form, unless otherwise indicated.
  • The organizers reserves the right to cancel any training class due to insufficient enrollment.  In such event, fees will be fully refunded.  Organizer assumes no liability for travel or any expenses other than registration fees paid.

Tax Deduction

An income tax deduction may be allowable for education expenses (registration fees and cost of travel, meals and lodging) undertaken to: 

  • maintain or improve skills required in ones employment or other trade of business, or
  • meet express requirements of an employer or law imposed as a condition to retention of employment, job status or rate of compensation.   

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