A brief history of welding

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1 MS1.4 Copyright CWB Group 2012

2 A brief history of welding Welding dates back to the first working of metal The first modern welding process was developed in 1881 First welded ship launched in 1920 (HMS Fulagar) Welding of steel ships became common in WWII (Liberty Ships) Lessons learned on the Liberty ships resulted in better built Victory Ships Thanks to Victory Ships, post war welding became common place, displacing riveting as the primary form of joining Due to newness of welding there were issues with its adoption and correct use that posed a risk to public safety. As a result, the need for consistent welding standards and the uniform regulation of those standards was recognized in the 1930 s. In Canada, the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) was given the mission to start standards development and the creation of a national body to administer them.

3 A brief history of the CWB Created by CSA in 1947, the CWB provided, and continues to provide, stability in an industry where local, regional and industry rules made the safe and constant use of welding difficult. Under the Canadian Standards Association, the CWB administered the CSA company certification and welder qualification scheme across Canada as part of the National Building Code. In the early 1990 s The CWB was spun off as a not for profit company The CWB Group. Since that time the recognition and demand for welding certification in Canada has grown steadily: (net client growth)

4 CWB Group Canada s largest welding services provider Welding certification and related services to over 7000 companies world wide Handles over 61,000 on site welder qualification tests per year Responsible for the creation and administration of exams for all Welding Supervisors, Inspectors and Engineers within Canada Provides Canada wide Welder Supervisor and Inspector training services Provides Canada wide non destructive examination training services Delivers ISO and other quality systems registration services Provides welder outreach, career development and industry awareness Quick Facts Not for profit, dedicated to public safety 65 years of welding experience Offices across Canada A staff of approximately 200 Contributes and participates in over 100 standards or code committees

5 CWB Group What s in a name The CWB Group is the parent company of all the service lines we operate: Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB): Focused on welding certification/ qualification as well as administering of related services (exams, standards, etc.). Provides services for both CSA certification as well as international bodies and class associations. Operates in both official languages of Canada. CWB Institute (CWBi): Focused on professional development and education, delivers a range of welding and NDE related courses online, in class and in hybrid models. QUASAR: Focused on standards registration, is the only Canadian owned ISO registrar. Canadian Welding Association (CWA): Focused on advocacy for Canadian welding professionals and welding companies, is the largest welding related association in Canada.

6 CWB Group A professional approach The CWB Group is an engineering driven organization who puts an emphasis on delivering services to the highest possible standards. The Canadian Welding Bureau is accredited by the Standards Council of Canada as a certification organization. The CWB Institute is accredited by Natural Resources Canada as an accredited NDE training organization. QUASAR is accredited by the Standards Council of Canada as an ISO Registrar. All engineering related groups within the company are headed by, and typically staffed with Professional Engineers and all CWB Field staff are required to be, at a minimum, Level 2 inspectors in accordance with CSA W178.2.

7 CWB Group Our mission for Marine The CWB Group provides a number of service lines around specific industries. CWB Group s services for marine offer a blend of unique programs and services to the Canadian and International marine communities for successful: Implementation and completion of new construction, modernization, alteration, refit and repair projects, and Support with welding processes, inspection and oversight These are delivered by our own staff to contract requirements, standards, rules and regulations as required within the marine industry.

8 The Canada Welding Bureau (CWB) The Canadian Welding Bureau is focused on welding certification/ qualification as well as administering of related services (exams, standards, etc.) It provides services for both CSA certification as well as international bodies and class associations. The Canadian Welding Bureau is the only organization allowed to certify companies under CSA, as directed by S16 of the Canadian Building Code. As a not for profit, the work is undertaken to protect the safety of Canadians and insure consistency in welded construction within Canada. Quick facts: Services are delivered thorough an internal network of CWB Certification Reps. Services are delivered on site, to the customer s schedule. All CWB reps are qualified to CSA W178.2, most are Level 2 or 3 inspectors and or have qualified for multiple NDE methods.

9 The Canada Welding Bureau Our marine client base The Canadian Welding Bureau is well positioned, prepared and ready to support the rebirth and sustainability of the Canadian Shipbuilding, Repair and Allied Industries. Our current client base includes many certified marine related companies and we have been actively involved in major marine Canadian projects such as: CCG s fleet renewal program of the 1980 s. Hibernia program of the 1990 s CWB Certified Marine Companies 24 located within the Atlantic Provinces including Newfoundland. 19 located within the Province of Quebec. 28 located within the Province of Ontario. 9 located within the Mid West Provinces including Alberta and the North West Territories 42 located within the Province of British Columbia.

10 Canadian Welding Bureau Services for Marine Since welding is a critical part of marine construction, the Canadian Welding Bureau provides a number of specific services to assist the industry succeed: Oversight and quality audits. Welding personnel qualifications (Engineers, technologists, inspectors, supervisor, welders and visual inspectors) Welding procedure qualification, evaluation and assessment Welding electrode and consumable qualification Welding procedure review and approval services Welding consulting and specification development Welding productivity evaluations Hotwork safety procedures and audits Certification of companies to standards, rules and schemes

11 CWB Value Optimizer Understanding costs, driving efficiencies Developed to provide our clients with insight on efficiencies that can be gained in their welding and manufacturing environments, the CWB Value Optimizer can deliver cost savings through gains in productivity. Industry observations have shown that labour and overhead represent close to 75% of the true manufacturing cost. Our Value Optimizer audit provides an overview of the opportunities that exist organizations to improve welding productivity. The Value Optimizer program is available across Canada through CWB s certification rep network.

12 The CWB Institute (CWBi) The CWB Institute is Canada s leading educational resource for welding and nondestructive testing/ evaluation (NDE) training. In support of the Canadian Welding Bureau, the CWB Institute provides training for the vast majority of Canadian welding inspectors, supervisors and engineers. For NDE we provide a full range of standard NDE methods as well as critical supporting courses such as Certified Exposure Device Operator and Radiation Safety & Protection. Quick facts: The CWB has been providing training for over 60 years Over 50 courses available covering a range of welding and NDE topics Over 20 fulltime and contract instructors drawn from industry In house staff for the development of customized teaching material The only national body accredited to issue qualifications for welding engineers

13 The CWB Institute Marine related courses Hotwork, Welding Health & Safety Welding personnel (all levels including Engineers) Visual Welding Inspector Certified Inspector Code Endorsements NDE personnel ( most methods) NDE Material & Processes Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) Certified Exposure Device Operator (CEDO) Source Material Retrieval Radiographic Film Interpretation and Audit Welding for Sales Representatives Welding for Educators Welding for Building Officials Welding for Marine Surveyors Custom Training Programs for Marine

14 QUASAR Formed in 1993, QUASAR provides registration services to industry and compliments the certification services offered through the CWB. It is primary focused on delivering independent quality system management registration as well as associated auditing services. Quick Facts QUASAR is accredited by the Standards Council of Canada as an ISO Registrar. Services over 870 companies, covering 40 industry sectors around the world. Has a 98% overall auditor satisfaction rating.

15 QUASAR Auditing Services ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems ISO Environmental Management Systems OHSAS Health & Safety Management Systems Ont. Reg. 22/04 Electrical Distribution Safety CAN/CSA A Certification of Manufacturers of Steel Building Systems CAN3 Z299 Quality Assurance Program CISC Quality Guideline Quality Certification Program for Can. Institute of Steel Construction CSPI Certification Certification of Manufacturers of Corrugated Steel Pipe Important development announcement for marine: QUASAR and the Canadian Welding Bureau can provide services around the newly released ISO 3834 which is an internationally recognized quality system developed specifically for companies involved in welding.

16 The Canadian Welding Association (CWA) Formed in the 1920 s, the Canadian Welding Association was acquired by the CWB Group in 2009 to help expand our delivery of education, information and services to the Canadian welding industry. Members represent a cross section of welding in Canada covering consumer good manufacturing to structural work to research and development and marine. The Canadian Welding Association is committed to the growth of welding as a career through education and sponsorship programs Quick facts: CWA is a membership based organization, with 24 chapters across Canada CWA has grown from 1100 members to over 20,000 in the last 4 years CWA holds annual conferences and special events across Canada CWA provides a range of print and online publications to its membership

17 The CWA Insight Speakers Series Started in 2011, the Insight Speaker Series provides a forum for learning about the latest technology and processes. Our speakers are recognized leaders in their fields in Canada, the US and around the world. This year s series includes: Residual Stress Management: Measurement, Fatigue Analysis and Beneficial Redistribution Aluminum Welding Technology Welding of High Strength Low Alloy Steels (HSLA) Plus more to be announced throughout the year.

18 The CWA AWTC (Advanced Welding Technology Centre) Located in our Milton head office, the CWA AWTC is a showcase for the latest welding equipment and processes. Containing equipment provided by welding equipment manufacturers across North America, it allows prospective purchasers to see first hand a range of fully operational equipment in one centralized location. Access to the AWTC is free and encouraged, but visits must be booked ahead of time. Specific demos of processes are available on request. Video conferencing within the AWTC is also possible for remote demos.

19 CWB Group Services you can depend on For over 65 years Canadian industry has looked to us to provide fair, constant and dependable welding certification and support services. As a not for profit organization we are always looking for new ways to expand our services to provide value to the industries we serve. The CWB Group offer a valuable range of services, in the public good, that are highly applicable to the marine industry. When considering who to rely on for assistance and guidance with welding processes, inspection, education and oversight for marine, the CWB Group is the logical choice. Highly respected in the industry, Canadian owned and Canadian focused with a long track record of doing what s right to ensure quality welding and the safety of all Canadians. The CWB Group is one of your essential resources for successfully rebuilding and sustaining Canada s Shipbuilding Industry.

20 CWB Group one of your essential resources for successfully rebuilding and sustaining Canada s Shipbuilding Industry. Thank you Larry Parkinson, CIMarE Marine Advisor CWB Group 8260 Parkhill Drive Milton, ON L9T 5V ext 258 Larry.parkinson@cwbgroup.org