China welding machines
Wow, nothing I like better than people throwing certs at me. They look real nice, framed, on a wall.
I worked in coal fired power plants for over 40 years as an engineer. And in that time I've seen mechanics with torches screw up equipment trying to wash out a weld with a gouging tip. Carbon arc, not so many problems. Out of position welds? Yes, for someone who does it day in and day out, out of position welds aren't a problem. But, it takes constant use to remain proficient. It isn't like tapping a hole where you can do one every ten years and still get an acceptable job. The raw FACT is that some people could practice welding under expert tutorship until Hell freezes over and they could NEVER run an acceptable bead. Some people just do not have the talent, period.
But the bottom line is that your arrogance astounds me. You assume I know nothing and you know everything. Sleep well with that concept.
My arrogance? Maybe you should re read your reply to me and think about arrogance.
My thoughts were to encourage people that learning the skill of welding just takes time and patience under the direction of somebody who knows the trade
I retired a Union Boilermaker. The boilermakers turn out some of the best welders in the country. We train these young apprentices and everyone is a certified welder
Throwing certs as you said, only shows a welder has the experience and qualifications
Your a "engineer". That doesn't tell me much, in fact it tells me nothing. Are you qualified in welding procedures for high pressure vessels? Have you any knowledge of Boiler codes for your state?
Maybe you need to properly train your welders or just use local union Boilermakers.
If one of your "mechanics" ruined something with a torch, it was because he didn't know what he or she was doing.
Heres the "FACT"s ...Some guys are naturals at stick welding as well as doing TIG pipe work.
They have a good hand but unless your hand shakes badly or your eye sight is just so bad most anyone who wants to learn how to weld can. Some are better than others but thats with almost anything
All power generation welders have to pass code tests, as you know. You also know all these tests are in a 6G position. While its easier to weld that test piece in a booth or shop than it is to do a out of position joint lying on your back on a scaffold in the penthouse, if a guy can pass that test he should be able to make any weld in the field and if he can't he needs to get back and practice
Bottom line is I assume you know nothing because that's what your reply projected to me
And BTW as far as washing welds....Go to a shipyard, cutout a hundred feet of side shell, cut out all the stiffeners. After you rough cut it, tell the boss you cant clean it up because you need a carbon arc torch because you cant use a torch without scarfing the **** out of the deck...... You'll find yourself unemployed
