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    The document summarizes the key similarities and differences between Canadian and American standards for aluminum welding certification. Both have requirements for welder qualification, welding procedures, weld quality, electrode/base metal matching, and weld design. The key difference is that the Canadian system requires third-party verification by the CWB Group, including witnessing welder qualifications, approving welding procedures, and examining welding supervisory personnel. This provides an added level of assurance that documentation and quality meets standards.

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    The document summarizes the key similarities and differences between Canadian and American standards for aluminum welding certification. Both have requirements for welder qualification, welding procedures, weld quality, electrode/base metal matching, and weld design. The key difference is that the Canadian system requires third-party verification by the CWB Group, including witnessing welder qualifications, approving welding procedures, and examining welding supervisory personnel. This provides an added level of assurance that documentation and quality meets standards.

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    The document summarizes the key similarities and differences between Canadian and American standards for aluminum welding certification. Both have requirements for welder qualification, welding procedures, weld quality, electrode/base metal matching, and weld design. The key difference is that the Canadian system requires third-party verification by the CWB Group, including witnessing welder qualifications, approving welding procedures, and examining welding supervisory personnel. This provides an added level of assurance that documentation and quality meets standards.

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    The document summarizes the key similarities and differences between Canadian and American standards for aluminum welding certification. Both have requirements for welder qualification, welding procedures, weld quality, electrode/base metal matching, and weld design. The key difference is that the Canadian system requires third-party verification by the CWB Group, including witnessing welder qualifications, approving welding procedures, and examining welding supervisory personnel. This provides an added level of assurance that documentation and quality meets standards.

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    The Similarities

    In Canada, CSA Standards W47.2 and W59.2 define the requirements for the certification of companies
    in­volved in welding aluminum, including qualification requirements for welders, welding procedures and
    weld­ing supervisory personnel. Weld quality, electrode/base metal matching, and weld design
    requirements are also specified.

    In the U.S.A., AWS Dl .2 "Structural Welding Code-Aluminum" defines the requirements for the
    qualification of welders and welding procedures, weld quality, electrode/base metal matching and weld design
    requirements are also specified. Requirements in several areas including welder qualification, welding
    procedures, weld quality, electrode/base metal matching and weld design are very similar, but not identical in
    the two systems.

    The Difference
    Although technically similar, the key difference between the two systems is the requirement for 3rd party
    verification by the CWB Group.

    What is the benefit of CWB Certification?


    Unique to the Canadian system is the 3rd party verification requirement that is carried out by the CWB group.
    A company certified by the CWB has all welder qualifications witnessed by and issued by the CWB. All
    welding procedures are reviewed and approved by the CWB, and welding supervisory personnel are
    examined by the CWB. The CWB Group process and certification provides an added level of confidence and
    assurance that the documentation, weld quality and knowledge level of fabricators is independently verified
    against the requirements of the standards, and thereby minimizes liability risk. It should be noted that
    numerous jurisdictions in the US have accepted certification by the CWB as an acceptable alternative to
    "special inspections". A current list of these jurisdictions is available at www.cwbgroup.org or by calling the
    CWB at 1-800-844-6790.

    What is included in the Canadian requirements of CSA Standard W47.l that are not required in AWS DI.I?

    Semi-annual audits - Qualified Welding Engineers:


    • Companies must employ/retain a CWB qualified Welding Engineer (Division 1 and 2 only). CSA Standard
    W47.2 defines both experience and education requirements for qualification of welding engineers.
    Qualified Welding Supervisors:
    • All certified companies are required to employ at least one CWB qualified Welding Supervisor. CSA Standard
    W47.2 defines both experience and education requirements for qualification of these individuals.

    Qualified Tackers, Welders and/or Welding Operators:


    • CSA Standard W47.2 requires that welders be retested every two years to ensure they maintain the required
    welding skill level, visual ability and manual dexterity
    • CSA Standard W47.2 requires that all welder qualification tests be witnessed by a CWB representative. All
    documentation related to welder qualifications is issued by the CWB.

    Qualified Welding Procedures:


    • All welding procedures used by the company must be reviewed and accepted by the CWB.

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