If you're looking to expand your welding career, then you should consider becoming certified as a welding inspector. An inspector is an important job with a lot of responsibility since you could check work done on bridges, buildings, or other structures that impact public safety. Because of the increased responsibility, you'll earn a good salary. Besides welding experience and training, you'll also need to learn other skills in order to be certified. When you do your inspections, you'll need your own inspection kit. You can buy a kit with everything you'll need to pass the exam or you can put together your own. Here are some important items you'll need.
Weld Gauges
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For inspecting fine work, you may need a magnifier also so you can see the weld better and read the markings on the measuring tool you use. If you order tools without seeing them first, make sure they use the measurement form you need. Some tools have metric measurements only while others have both centimeters and inches. You'll need tools that provide readings your employer and local jurisdiction require to show work is up to code.
The Case
One of the best things about buying a welding inspection kit that is already put together for you is that the case is customized to hold the tools you'll use everyday. The tools fit into molds in the case so they are easy to reach without fumbling and they are protected as well. You can buy different types of cases. A common kind is a hard vinyl case that looks something like a briefcase. You can also buy a case that rolls up and is easy to carry or attach to your body if you need to leave your hands free while climbing or walking to the inspection site.
Your measurement tools and gauges are a vital part of a career as a welding inspector. You'll definitely want your own tools so you can carry them with you all the time. The more you use them and get used to handling them, the more accurate and efficient you become. Since you'll be working around construction sites, you'll want to buy quality tools and a durable case so your investment lasts for a long