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Why Welds Fail

Presented by Aaron Dinovitzer during Welding Industry Day- February 15th, 2023.

How to TIG weld Aluminum castings.

In this very special video I will be showing you everything you need to know to be able to TIG weld Aluminum castings that are in need of repair. These aluminum parts can often be salvaged with just a little bit of welding and a whole lotta love.

CWBA Welding Podcast - Episode 116 Darci Spiteri

Today's guest is Darci Spiteri, 2nd year Electrician Apprentice at IBEW, and founding member of Women On Site.

CWBA Welding Podcast - Episode 115 Jennifer Almeida

Today's guest is Jennifer Almeida, Business Unit Manager at ABB Robotic Services Canada.

Efficient and Proficient with Kevin Roy: Prepare for a CSA W47.1 2GF Qualification Test (Part 1)

Do you want to develop your welding skills? Kevin Roy demonstrates how to prepare for a CWB 2GF test in a two-part video on a CWB Welder qualification test. This video is part of the Efficient and Proficient series. Learn how to improve your welding skills with Kevin's series of tips and tricks.

What Different Types of Welding Automation Are There?

In this article, we’ll explain and simplify the main types of welding automation to help you start to understand which would be the best choice for your manufacturing process. Read More.

Friction welding of 304-stainless steel and zirconium alloy tubes

Many nuclear applications rely on zirconium (Zr) alloys and stainless steels (SS) for key cooling system components including future designs such as a supercritical water cooled reactor (SCWR). In the present work, tubular sections of Zr and SS with a 55 mm nominal diameter were rotary friction welded at 1000 RPM and 1200 RPM with a 20% variation in burn-off pressure.

CWBA Welding Podcast - Episode 114 Tara Chambers

Today's guest is Tara Chambers, Welding Specialist at Alliance Fabricating Ltd.

Increase the chances of passing a CWB flat MIG (GMAW) test

The most common GMAW welder performance qualification test in Canada combines a flat position groove and a horizontal position fillet weld (1GF) on a single bevel groove joint with steel backing (as per CSA W47.1-19 and administered by the CWB). This weld is normally completed using the spray transfer mode (GMAW-SP) with an argon rich shielding gas. Read More.

The AC Component of Direct Current Arc Welding Machines

It is widely believed internationally that at the same no-load voltage (or OCV) alternating current (AC) arc welders are more electrically hazardous than direct current (DC) machines. In some standards AC welding machines are limited to less than 25V (rms) for wet location welding whereas for the same work, DC machines of up to 70V (plus 10% ripple) are allowed. Other standards allow the use of up to 113V peak when using a DC welder in an environment with an increased risk of electrical shock.

CWBA Welding Podcast - Episode 113 Frederick Crawley

On today's episode we are celebrating Black History Month with special guest Frederick Crawley.

Past Meets Present - Visionary Sculptor John Lopez Tells Stories Through Metal Art

Sculptor John Lopez is a product of a place. His people’s ranches are scattered along the Grand River in northwestern South Dakota—not far from where Sitting Bull was born and died on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation. Not far from where thousands of buffalo were killed during the westward expansion of settlers and gold miners. Read More.

CWBA Welding Podcast - Episode 112 Black History Month Special

On today's episode we are celebrating Black History Month with special guests, Sattina Dabb, Juno Kiezer, and Ruqaiyah Abdu-Allah; welding apprentices from Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Energy Balance in Gas Metal Arc Welding

This work allows to comprehend a part of the theory behind the droplet temperature at the Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) process. The development of an energy balance on the electrode is made to understand the power at the anode and by it the droplet temperature.

Government Relations & Public Safety

Public safety, standards, advocacy, education, and enforcement are vital pieces of the industry the CWB serves with the support of our Government Relations and Public Safety departments. Our team is centralizing and enhancing these activities to further strengthen the Canadian standards we administer and educate organizations and the public on the importance of third-party certification. Read More.

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