military week...

this morning after the physical training we straight went for marching. but i manage to catch up my nap for 10 minutes. during the marching, few hundred meters from behind the guard room, an officer riding TZM bike stopped by the road side and approached 2 cadets. one wearing Loreng, the other one is a navy cadet. within seconds he slapped one of them, then hit their stomach with his helmet for few times. most Lekir battalion watched the incident. yesterday same thing happened, according to some of the cadets, he was a Signal Officer. yesterday he slapped one senior for not giving him appropriate acknowledgement. when someone wanna pick up the cadets, he'll find 1001 ways to punish us. what to do right? we're in the military. i wonder if this is right.. the dark side of military is part n parcel of my life since form 2 i joined RMC. but if we look at it from positive angle, we learned something although through the harsh way. if we were to complain everything, there will be no end. better focus on our own business, there're too many things suppose to be done. to me, i would prefer to "invest" on activities which will bring me lots of output than i start up the fire for nothing. what for? the world is laden with problems, our job is just to reduce it, it'll never disappear! every organization must have problem, surely will! but the one with less problem, is the best of all.

nowadays the sky keep pouring, i'm really desperate to train for IM. at least taper everyday... hmm must find ways to reduce my problem=p

Chinese New Year 2009

went back home one day later than most of my friends coz i was detailed to be the spectator for KTD's marching. 500 cadets were detailed. the seats at the parade square can't cater all the parents and relatives and girl friends and boy friends and uncle and auntie and grandma and grandpa and granduncle and grandaunt and nephew and niece and neighbour of ONE cadet to be commissioned. imagine more than 100 hundred cadets to be commissioned.. so how many seats we need?? all the 500 of us got one day less holiday. anyway, we wore smart to the venue. some of the seniors fell asleep. but my friend Helmi tried to wake him up, as usual, not so successful. he is OUR senior.

i was sitting next to my younger Brother Jun Win coz Royal Military College sent all the fifth formers there.
both RMC and UPNM become the victim. we got our seat and settled down super early, day still dark. then when the parade was about to start, i was quite happy to get a front seat. then suddenly about 100 of UPNM cadets and RMC boys was commanded to empty our seat. our staff even said "jadi pelarian di Bumi sendiri".. the boys and cadets gotta hide behind the grand stand and have to avoid from VIPs. very humiliating.. i chose to stand at the back, at least i can watch the parade. or else better i don't come. KTD cadets always have conflicts with us where some officers side them coz they perform better "physically".. for now, they are good. in the future, we are way better! i am very positively confident that knowledge is power. they always claim that they march well and very fit. but during the parade, even the rank holder himself made mistake.. and to compare fitness, we produced lots of athletes and triathletes, we won the sukan 4 penjuru. we talk based on evidence. so everyone can judge, wise enough to not talk nonsense.

when i went to KDSI 1 for one month, the physical training instructors said that we aren't as fot as the cadets there. fine.. when i asked them how many cadets got perfect score for fitness test, then they said less than 10 out of 300 plus. my intake with the strength of 100 plus got 30 perfect scorers before we left! i'm proud to tell the world that I AM FROM UPNM. their intention was to thumb us down, but our day will come=) we take it as a positive challenge. no doubt some of us melantung hangit, but the judgment and speculation upon us is very bias. some officers look at us like rubbish, even when my seniors being promoted to become midshipment,lieutenant and so on..

for our respectful Kapten Salman, hope he will do well in his Commando and further his carrier in Army Aviation unit. may our sincere prayers bless him throughout his journey. he is one of the good example, he will do well in all fields. another product of UPNM.
hmm.. i went back for CNY, collected only 3 ang pows. then got back to UPNM while my family went back to Alor Setar. my aunt sent me back, reduced my burden=p before i come back, she bought KFC for me. actually i was thinking of buying a barrel of KFC to bring back for "function rumah", then suddenly she offered me. hehehe.. thanks a lot! my aunt, both my cousin bro, and my grandma share 3 pieces of chicken. myself alone finished one whole dinner plate=p

once i got back here, Tuan Johari my senior told me to change to my Bravo(my uniform) in 10 minutes and be at the guard house within 10 minutes. i dashed all the way down my block, then suddenly it rains. heavy downpour! i ran in the rain for about 1km till i reach the guard house. i am suppose to have another extra day of holiday, tapi kena duty plak. adoi.. i don't mind tho, coz working under Tuan Johari is quite easy. at the guard house checking the Buku Cuti and sign, then my pen no ink. luckily Tuan Johari lend me his Parker Pen. Later i returned him his pen and one KD Kedah's pen and a pair of mandrin orange. hehehe...

hmm one unknown fella sent me an email telling me to read his blog. i also don't know who this guy is but he knows me and my team. kinda PANAS!!!!
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Arc Welding

Arc Welding
Shielded metal arc welding is extremely attractive for commercial work because it is fast and produces strong welds. An electric welding machine produces a specific amount of current, which passes through a cable, called an electrode lead, to a special handle that holds an electrode. An electrode is similar to a welding rod used for gas welding except that it must also conduct electricity. Electrodes are covered with flux.
An arc is struck by moving the electrode close to the metal being welded. The arc is extremely hot, enough to melt both the end of the electrode and the edges of the metal. The current passes through the electrode, melting the end of the metal where the arc from the electrode touches the metal.
A work-lead cable connects at the welding machine and is also clamped to the metal being welded, making it possible for the electric current to complete the circuit. The flux coating on the electrode produces an inert gas when an arc is struck, and the gas shields the arc and the weld from the surrounding atmosphere.
At the same time deoxidizers are produced that purify the electrode metal. This flux also form a slag, which protects the molten metal from oxidation. After the weld has cooled a bit, the slag is commonly removed with a special tool.
Arc cutting uses a powerful electric force to melt the metal. The molten metal is then oxidized with a special attachment that introduces compressed air. Special electrodes coated with insulating material that does not conduct electricity are used. This coating allows the welder to touch the metal being cut without freezing the electrode. The coating on a cutting electrode acts as a stabilizer, which concentrates on the arc and the same time intensifies the arc’s action.





Safety

- Auto darkening welding helmet is vital to protect eyes
- The current used for Arc Welding must be suitable to prevent damages
- Do not touch the material welded with bare hand
- Put on gloves and goggles
- Ensure that the work lead is attached to the base metal
- Do not attempt Arc Welding without knowledgeable supervision
- Never leave the electrode freeze on the work piece while the current flowing

welding

Oxyacetylene Welding
Oxygen and acetylene are burned together to produce a flame that is hotter than the melting point of most metals. The temperature of an oxyacetylene flame is generally accepted at being around 6000®F. This process can be used for joining, heating and cutting metals. Heating with the oxyacetylene is often used for forming metals into various shapes and heat treating metals in operations such as annealing, flame hardening, tempering, case hardening, and stress relieving. Stream of pure oxygen is directed against an area of heated metal. This action causes the metal to oxidize, or burn, and thus cut. Regulator is designed to handle and control the high pressure of acetylene and make this using gas safe. Before attaching a regulator to an oxygen or acetylene cylinder, crack the valve. Cracking means to open the valve slightly for a second to clear the outlet of any dirt to prevent malfunction.


Two types of blow pipes are available, injector and medium pressure. The main difference between the two is that the injector can use acetylene at pressure of less than 1psi while the medium pressure torches require that the acetylene be supplied at the pressure from 1psi to 15psi. All welding torch makers offer tip suggestions for various thickness of metals being welded with their particular blowpipe. All cutting blowpipes are designed to allow mixed oxygen and acetylene to be released through special preheated orifices in the head of the unit. Assuming that you are right-handed, hold the blowpipe in this hand and the striker in your left. Turn the acetylene control knob open a crack, just enough to let some gas flow through the tip. Hold the striker close to the tip and squeeze it a few times to generate enough sparks to light the acetylene.






Safety
- Acetylene should be stored away from heat sources and other fuels.
- Safety plugs melt at about the same temperature as boiling water, and they can “blow out” as a result of rough handling
- Do not open the valve on an acetylene cylinder more than 1.5 turns as this may cause the acetone in the tank escape with the acetylene. Acetone will damage the rubber and plastic parts in the system including hose and regulator.
- Always use acetylene in an upright position.
- Never use any lubricant on regulator parts
- Use the soap test to detect leakage
- Put on gloves and goggles

hammer hard!

IRONMAN is coming real soon..
justnow my tire puncture again. sigh... itz time to replace my tire before going for IM09. more and more people cycling in the evening, but the speed was not as fast as last time when senior salman was around.

"warm" climate

wondering whatz happening to my university... day after day, more and more big trees got chopped off and replaced by bunga tahi ayam. kinda saddening to me coz i would prefer big trees provide natural shelter, avoid the temperature to go extreme and keep the air fresh. sigh.. i have no idea who chopped it off and why they do so. may be they should think about the environment. this world is dying sooner if more people think like how the trees chopper think. this whole week i've been so busy with military training till i barely have time on my bike. friday is really good, no wonder people called it goos friday=p i'm exempted from going Taekwondo since i'm already black belt. i have to admit that i have less interest for taekwondo compared to Triathlon. my passion for triathlon is un-measure-able. haha. friday i did a 4km swim with power paddle, 40km slow biking then 12km bukit besi run. the infamous bukit besi is always waiting for challengers, and i made it to the top despite my lack of milleage. Tuan fadzeel was suppose to run with me but eventually he stopped halfway. on my was down i met Jasmi, the Malaysian 2nd fastest IRONMAN after Wong Ah Thiam. he ran abreast with another Sabahan, then i joined them. even after 4km swim and 40km bike, i still managed to keep up with them. kinda impressed with myself=p
Jasmi's marathon is super consistent, not too fast neither too slow. he has the endurance to maintain his pace.

this year i might not have enough mileage, but i'm sure my experience will help me a little through out that 12hours=p hahaha that also if i manage to make sub 12.
my bike and run was disappointing! i was really sad when i got off my bike. but this year, with my peers, team mates and "oversea friend"(not too far tho) offered my helping hand by giving guidance despite the distance between me and this precious friend of mine, i am very positively confident that i'll cross the line at sub 12. we'll see.. my swim is improving tremendously, i'm satisfied. at least i can swim more relax with my better stroke, and pedal the bike with more strength. hehehe.. not to be over confident since i have to get rid of my head ache during the swim. this week i swam without head ache. i'm so curious whatz going on... anyone can help??=)