The American Welding Society invites you to our 2026 Spring CWI Roundtable, a focused professional development session designed to strengthen inspection competency, expand technical understanding, and support continuing education for Certified Welding Inspectors.
Date & Time: Saturday, March 21 from 9AM-12PM
Location: UA Local 449 Steamfitters Training Center – 232 Wise Rd Harmony, PA 16037 (www.ua449.com)
Featured Speaker:
Richard Sample
Owner – Vizions Inspections LLC
ASNT Level III / Senior API Inspector
Richard brings more than three decades of advanced inspection experience across petrochemical, power generation, fabrication, and heavy industrial environments. His expertise includes Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT), API inspection programs, and high level quality and integrity assessments.
Event Focus:
Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT): Applications, Benefits, and Industry Adoption
This roundtable will explore:
• Modern PAUT capabilities and field applications
• Advantages over conventional UT
• Encoding, data acquisition, and digital reporting
• Industry adoption trends and qualification considerations
• Real world case examples and inspection challenges
• Open discussion on implementation barriers and best practices
This session qualifies for PDH credit.
RSVP Information: Please RSVP to Bawall5@yahoo.com or Kostreba@hotmail.com by Saturday, March 14, 2026.