8) Welding Processes
CSA W47.1 addresses the following welding processes:
- shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
- flux-cored arc welding (FCAW)
- metal cored arc welding (MCAW)
- gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
- submerged arc welding (SAW)
- gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW)
- electroslag welding (ESW)
- electrogas welding (EGW)
2.6 CSA Standard W47.2
Certification of Companies for Fusion Welding of Aluminum
2.6.1 General
This standard specifies requirements for certification of companies engaged in fusion welding of
aluminum alloys and erection of aluminum structures. It is similar to the CSA W47.1 Standard.
2.6.2 Similarity Between W47.1 and W47.2
1) The concept of three divisions with the same distinguishing criteria applicable.
2) The certification and administration procedures to be followed by the Bureau with identical
obligations on the part of the company for maintaining the condition of certification (reporting of
changes in welding personnel and welding procedures).
3) The educational and practical experience requirements for the engineering and supervisory
personnel in Divisions 1 and 2, but with the years of experience for the latter increased to 4 in
case of Division 3.
4) The requirements related to Welding Procedure Specification and Welding Procedure Data
Sheets.
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