2010 Pipe Welding Competition

2. 2010 Welding Competition PROJECT MANAGER Mike Stilley S&B Engineers and Constructors, Ltd. TECHNICAL TEAM Rick Shepherd Dynamic Laboratories, Inc. Billy Cherry Zachry Industrial, Inc. Dennis Garrett Miller Electric Judges Greg Berry Red-D-Arc Weldrentals Bill Cherry Zachry Industrial, Inc. Ken Kosiorek Air Gas

3. Competition Prizes

4. 2010 Sponsors

5. Spectator Guidelines Spectators are to remain within designated spectator areas at all times. Spectators may not speak with competitors or judges during the test nor pass any objects to the competitors. �Coaching� is not allowed at any time. When taking photographs, use caution. A distraction could result in a competitor making a serious mistake. All spectators (including competitor guests, training sponsor representatives and other visitors) must exit the exhibit/test hall immediately following the conclusion of the Practical Performance Test. Direct questions to the respective Project Manager or the National Craft Championships Information Booth located on the exhibit/test floor.

6. Specific Competition Eligibility The Pipe Welding Practical Performance Test may include one or more welding processes: (i.e.,SMAW, GTAW and/or GMAW). A welder who is deemed certified by his/her employer in concurrence with the AWS � QC7-93 supplemental F performance test description F2 and shall be certified no longer than six months from the date of the National Craft Championships.

7. Written Exam Every competitor should have a thorough understanding of the craft in which he/she is registered. All exams/tests are based on the standardized craft training process. In addition to the knowledge and skills required for each competition, all competitors,, should have completed the NCCER Contren� Learning Series modules. Reference materials and calculators are not permitted in the written exam.

8. Pipe Practical Performance Test Pipe Welding Task Description Each competitor will perform tasks utilizing knowledge and skills applicable to pipe welding. Pipe Welding Task: The competitor�s will be issued four pipe coupons for this competition. The task will be judged in the 2G and 5G position. The AWS QC7-93 Supplemental F Performance Test description F2 will be used for judging the pipe welding competition. The judges will inform the candidates on the steps that they expect them to follow during the procedure, and answer any questions on the day of the performance site visit as well as the morning of the competition. The candidate must stencil the coupon when he or she declares that they are finished. The finished coupon can not be removed from their individual work area until the Judges and Project Manager gives approval.

9. Knowledge and Skills The knowledge and skills for this competition are based on all levels of the NCCER Contren� Learning Series Welding curriculum, with particular emphasis on the following modules: Weld Quality Joint Fit-Up and Alignment Welding Symbols Air Carbon Arc Cutting and Gouging Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC) GMAW and FCAW � Equipment and Filler Metals Physical Characteristics and Mechanical Properties of Metals Mechanical Properties and Preparation Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Equipment Setup and Technique Stainless Steel Nickel Alloy Safe and Proper Use of Hand and Power Tools Application of OSHA Safety Standards

10. Tools Required Appropriate 100% cotton, long-sleeve shirt Welding helmet with a minimum #10 filter lenses (Hard hat attachment hoods or head-mounted, ratchet-type welding hoods are acceptable.) Leather gauntlet-type welding gloves (SMAW) Ear protection (earplugs) Optional leather sleeves Chipping hammer (tomahawk style) Optional leather rod bag Hand brush C/S 91/2-inch channel-lock pliers 10-inch or 12-inch adjustable wrench 12-inch half-round file with handle Soapstone (flat or round) 2 to 4 lb hammer Flashlight (welder�s choice) Wrap-around

11. Safety Lastly, safety, work planning and housekeeping will be judged as a high priority during the competition as well as the disassembly/clean-up. These are also identified on the Welding Sample Score Sheet in the National Craft Championships Guidebook.

12. Pipe Welding Sample Score Sheet

13. Pipe Welding

14. Pipe Welding

15. Pipe Welding

16. Pipe Welding

17. 2010 Structural Steel Welding Competition PROJECT MANAGER Mike Stilley S&B Engineers and Constructors, Ltd. TECHNICAL TEAM Rick Shepherd Dynamic Laboratories, Inc. Billy Cherry Zachry Industrial, Inc. Dennis Garrett Miller Electric Judges Bill Cherry Zachry Industrial, Inc. Greg Berry Red-D-Arc Weldrentals

18. Competition Prizes

19. Sponsors

20. Spectator Guidelines Spectators are to remain within designated spectator areas at all times. Spectators may not speak with competitors or judges during the test nor pass any objects to the competitors. �Coaching� is not allowed at any time. When taking photographs, use caution. A distraction could result in a competitor making a serious mistake. All spectators (including competitor guests, training sponsor representatives and other visitors) must exit the exhibit/test hall immediately following the conclusion of the Practical Performance Test. Direct questions to the respective Project Manager or the National Craft Championships Information Booth located on the exhibit/test floor.

21. Specific Competition Eligibility The structural welding contest may include one or more welding processes (i.e., SMAW, GTAW and/or GMAW). Welders may NOT be certified in the structural welding processes used in this welding contest for longer than six months from the date of the National Craft Championships.

22. Written Exam Every competitor should have a thorough understanding of the craft in which he/she is registered. All exams/tests are based on the standardized craft training process. In addition to the knowledge and skills required for each competition, all competitors, should have completed the NCCER Contren� Learning Series modules. Reference materials and calculators are not permitted in the written exam.

23. Structural Steel Welding Performance Test Each competitor will be issued coupons for this portion of the contest. The task will be judged in the 3G and 4G position. The AWS � QC7-93 will be used for judging the structural welding contest. The judges will inform the competitors regarding the steps they expect the competitors to follow during the procedure and answer any questions on the day of the performance site visit as well as the morning of the contest. Each competitor must stencil the coupon when each declares they are finished. The finished coupon cannot be removed from their individual work areas until the judges and the project manager give approval.

24. Structural SteelTorch Set-Up Each competitor will have all the necessary parts to completely assemble and use an oxyfuel-cutting rig. The judges must witness the assembly and disassembly of the oxyfuel-cutting rig. Each competitor should be prepared to answer any questions the judges may have in reference to their oxyfuel-cutting rig. The oxyfuel-cutting rig will also be used during the Torch Usage Task, so use of the torch will be judged as well.

25. Structural Steel Torch Usage Each competitor will be given a detail drawing and be required to read and interpret the drawing. Each competitor will also be given an equal amount of 3/8th carbon plate material to cut, using the oxyfuel-cutting rig, the pieces necessary to complete the task. Dimensional accuracy, weld quality, and proper length/pitch comprise the judging criteria for this portion of the competition. The finished pieces cannot be removed from their individual work areas until the judges and Project Manager give approval.

26. Safety Lastly, safety, work planning and housekeeping will be judged as a high priority during the competition as well as the disassembly/clean-up. These are also identified on the Welding Sample Score Sheet in the National Craft Championships Guidebook.