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IIW India Welding Awards

Best Welder & Best Welding Engineer Awards (Three Nos.)

Sponsored by
M/s. ELCA Laboratories, Thane

During the International Welding Congress 2008 (IIW-IC-2008) two awards for the Best Welder and Best Welding Engineer have been instituted. From NWS 2008-09, the Best Welder Award has been divided into two categories viz. Best Welder (Pipe) and Best Welder (Structurals). Mr. N. Kalyan, a veteran member of our Institute, Managing Director of M/s. ELCA Laboratories is the Sponsorer of the award.

ligibility Criteria for the Best Welding Engineer

The minimum qualifications for the candidates for the Best Welding Engineers are :

B.Sc with min. 10 years’ experience in welding technology or
Diploma with min. 5 years’ experience in welding technology or
Graduate Engineers with min.2 years’ experience in welding technology

Must be capable of reading engineering drawing / blue print
Must have basic knowledge in science and art of welding of different materials
Must have knowledge in Inspection, QA & QC, costing & Safety in welding technology

Test Procedure for the Best Welding Engineer

Three hour’s written test of 100 marks followed by viva voce test for 50 marks.

Eligibility Criteria for the Best Welders

Must be able to read and write in English and / or any Indian Language
Must have min.5 years’ experience in practical welding
Must have basic theoretical knowledge of welding
Must have basic knowledge of welding of different materials, used in the Industries

Test Procedure for the Best Welder (Pipe)

Only one pre–prepared test coupon shall be given to each competitor.

The Best Pipe Welders' tests shall be conducted on joining of two pieces of 150 mm dia. Sch 80 pipes in 6G position with 2.5mm root gap, 2.5mm root face, 60-65 degree angle by SMAW process. E6010 electrodes (2.5 mm dia.) will be used for root and E 7018 (3.15mm dia.) electrodes for subsequent passes. Grinding will not be allowed in root / and subsequent passes. Maximum time for completion of welding the test piece allowed shall be three hours.

The test weld joints shall be subjected to visual and radiographic tests for evaluation.

Test Procedure for the Best Welder (Structural)

Only one pre–prepared test coupon shall be given to each competitor.
The Best Structural Welders' tests shall be conducted on joining of two pieces of 10/12 mm thick MS plates of size 100 X 300 mm each. The included angle shall be 60 deg. with 1-2mm root face & 1-2 mm root gap and welding shall be carried out in 4G position without backing by SMAW process. E6010 electrodes (2.5 / 3.15 mm dia.) will be used for root and E 7018 (3.15 / 4.0 mm ) electrodes for subsequent passes. Grinding will not be allowed in root / and subsequent passes. Maximum time for completion of welding the test piece allowed shall be three hours. The test weld joints shall be subjected to visual and radiographic tests for evaluation.

Award:

The winner of the Best Welding Engineer Award will receive a cash prize of Rs.7,000.00 along with the Certificate
The winner of the Best Welder Awards for both Pipes & Structurals will receive a cash prize of Rs.5,000.00 each along with the Certificate

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