CONFERENCES 8th Shipbuilding Conference February 26–27 New Orleans, La. The technical program will feature presentations on advanced welding processes, NDE, materials, robotics, and mechanized welding for shipbuilding applications. Presenters will discuss new flux cored welding electrodes for high-yield steels, a new approach to reduce diffusible hydrogen content in the weld zone, aluminum applications, and welding tractors that can be used for all-position welding that do not require tracks. Other presentations will address the integration of robotics and welding power supplies, hybrid laser welding in shipyards, and the use of portable robots to join thick steel plating. A keynote speaker will open the event with an overview of welding technology in shipyards. Weld Cracking Conference March 26–27 Las Vegas, Nev. Much to their chagrin, most welding engineers have witnessed a crack or two or even more in the welds fabricated at their plants. That is serious. Most weld cracks can be prevented. All it takes is more practical knowledge. Were the cracks caused by hydrogen diffusion, residual stress, some mix-up in heat treating, misuse of electrodes in dissimilar metal welds, or some unexplained problem with the heat-affected zone? To find out what it takes to eliminate weld cracks, make plans to hear the experts at this conference, who will be armed with solutions to many of your problems. Pipeline Conference June 4–5 Houston, Tex. Welding has always been an integral part of pipeline construction. It all goes back to the days when hand-held oxyacetylene torches were used to join pipes in the field. Much has happened since, and what has happened or, better yet, is happening will be the topics of this conference. Some of the key subjects that will be covered include welding of high-strength X80 pipe steels, the many orbital processes that are seeing applications in pipeline spreads and offshore barges throughout the world, and hybrid laser arc welding. Codes and Standards Conference July 16–17 Orlando, Fla. This conference will feature information about the AWS D1 Structural Welding Code — Steel, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel, and API pipeline codes, plus MIL and ISO standards, potentially the most valuable documents available to manufacturers and fabricators of welded products. Information will be provided about the planning and execution of various welding processes, as well as useful data for designers, inspectors, and QC specialists. 16th Annual Aluminum Conference September 17–18 Chicago, Ill. A distinguished panel of aluminum-industry experts will survey the state of the art in aluminum welding technology and practice. You will also have several opportunities to network informally with speakers and other participants, as well as visit an exhibition showcasing products and services available to the aluminum welding industry. Aluminum lends itself to a wide variety of industrial applications because of its light weight, high strengthto weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and other attributes. However, because its chemical and physical properties are different from those of steel, welding of aluminum requires special processes, techniques, and expertise. ♦ For more information, please contact the AWS Conferences and Seminars Business Unit at (800) 443-9353, ext. 264, or e-mail zoliva@aws.org. You can also visit the Conference Department Web site at www.aws.org/conferences for upcoming conferences and registration information. 64 JANUARY 2013 AWS Trailer Highlights Welding Careers The AWS Careers in Welding Trailer offers many attractive features to get young people excited about welding industry careers. In particular, the mobile exhibit showcases the following: • Five VRTEX® 360 welding simulators that feed computer-generated data with a virtual welding gun and helmet equipped with internal monitors; • Interactive educational exhibits, including a display wall featuring 11 industry segments with trivia questions, fun facts, and industry artifacts; • “Day in the Life of a Welder” exhibit with videos depicting real-life environments in which welders work; • Life-size welder highlighting welding as a safe profession; • Social media kiosk; and • Welding scholarship information. The 53-ft, single expandable trailer designed and built by MRA experiential tours and equipment covers 650-sq-ft of exhibit space. To learn more and view its schedule, visit www.explorewelding.com.
Welding Journal | January 2013
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