The member had identified a loss of knowledge and capability, both internally within its business, and through the supply chain, and approached the welding R&D body for support.
Following discussions and a review of the available documentation, TWI developed separate brazer and brazing procedure approvals (to ISO 13585: 2012 and BS EN 13134:2000 respectively) to meet the part requirements.
Parts (not pictured) were supplied by the industrial member for brazing before being returned to the customer for final pressure test proof testing.
TWI’s manufacturing support manager Paul Brooker said: “We are seeing an increasing need for this type of direct support for industrial members, as knowledge gaps in industry are increasing.”