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5 Reasons Why it’s Important to Outsource a Certified Weld Inspector

Certified weld inspectors are an incredibly useful and, in most industries, essential asset for companies that require the use of heavy machinery. Outsourcing your inspection services can help you save money, as well as give you access to highly-trained and qualified inspectors.

Welding and high quality machinery are not only important for the safety of your employees, but also for liability reasons. A bad welding job is probably not only against the law, but it could cost you millions in lawsuits if an injury occurs.  Read more →

Sparta Engineering Certified Lifting Equipment

Why Is Using Certified Lifting Equipment Important?

There are two basic certifications that are required on a lifting device in Canada. The first is the engineering approval on the capacity. The other is an annual weld inspection for ongoing certification. I occasionally come across un-certified lifting equipment in my trips around Alberta and every time it surprises me. Although, the industry is slowly becoming better at policing this, and the operators out there are getting trained to make sure their equipment is certified, it is still fairly common to see even larger companies using lifting equipment that hasn’t been engineered… Read more →

Sparta Engineering Tips On Weld Deposition Efficiency

Welding in Design – Tips On Weld Deposition Efficiency

When designing a product and considering the minimum welding requirements, we are constantly looking for ways to make the design more efficient. This includes thinking critically about how many welds a product needs to maintain its integrity. I have written before on why reducing the number of welds creates a more optimized design that saves time, money and reduces the amount of heat generated. Read more →

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