This video shows tips for an aluminum welding test in 3g position as shown in AWS D17.1 aerospace welding specification. This test typically gets an x ray test also known as radiographic test (RT). There is also a provision for a bend test in lieu of X ray but most companies just use x ray. proper cleaning very important for passing this test and proper cleaning means filing the edge with a clean file and wire brushing with a clean stainless wire brush followed by acetone wipe immediately prior

This Video shows a few Tips for passing a plate welding test. A common test for shipyards and lots of other structural welding jobs is a 3g and 4g plate test. This is the 3g vertical welding test video. coming soon is the 4g overhead plate test video. ...stay tuned | Welding Tips & Tricks