Pandrol Ind Inc Calorite Training Manual LP-AP CJ 2019 En-test (2)

TYainee Worhbooh
Mod,ule I
Course Introduction (cont'd,)
Rationale
. Analysis of weld failures reveal incorrect or inconsistent
welding procedures as one of the contributing factors
¡ Weld failure can lead to:
- train delays
- disruption of service
- derailments
- increased operating costs
Objectives
¡ Every time you perform a thermite weld, you put your
name on that weld
. The purpose of this course is to make sure that each
time you do, you have confidence in the reliability of the
weld you have just done
. We are going to achieve this by emphasizing 4
techniques that will guarantee you a reliable LP CJ or
AP CJ weld every time. It's called CAST. CAST are
four letters that stand for:
- Consistent work practices
- Accuracy
- the correct Sequence of $teps
- and Tirning
. If you remember those four letters and the words they
stand for, you will remember how to CAST a perfect
thermite weld every time
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