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Edmonton Dinner Meeting Announcement - Feb. 9, 2012, Hosted by AWS Alberta
“Effective Use of Welding Gases for Process Optimization” by Joe Berkmanns, EWE (Linde)
Abstract
This presentation will briefly cover the history and development of shielding gases and the impact of shielding gases on bottom-line process cost savings.
Welding is a complex manufacturing technology, which often requires a holistic approach in order to realize significant savings in production time and cost. Unfortunately for shielding gas, it is often seen as an inevitable necessity for the gas shielded welding processes and simply a commodity that should be purchased at the lowest possible price. The presentation will point out that the shielding gas, in fact, has a direct influence on the welding process, and that its accurate selection always has a major impact on the quality and productivity; consequently turning a shielding gas into a process gas, and a necessary evil into a valuable tool.
The benefits of a well considered choice of welding gas will be explained and shown by relevant real life examples. This presentation discusses the impact of gases used in welding to optimize the process,increase productivity and quality, and ultimately decrease total operational manufacturing costs.
About our Speaker
Dr. Berkmanns joined Linde in 1997 as Program Manager for laser applications. Prior to that, he
worked at the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology for eight years, where he was involved with
applied research related to laser welding and cutting. In 2004, he took responsibility for Linde
Innovations in the USA. The BOC acquisition in 2006 allowed Joe to lead Linde’s business
development efforts in the North American manufacturing market. As Segment Manager, Manufacturing Industry, Joe oversaw technologies such as welding, cutting, coating of metals, as well as molding, extrusion and forming of plastics. Joe holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and a European Welding Engineer (EWE) degree. He also holds patents on laser-arc processing, filler wire system and dual beam laser welding.
WHEN:
Thursday, February 9, 2012
WHERE:
University of Alberta Faculty Club, 11435 Saskatchewan Drive
(Use Parking Lot V, or Windsor Car Park, off 116 Street)
TIMES:
6:00 pm Reception, Limited Cash Bar
6:30 pm Dinner (buffet style)
7:00 pm Presentation
COST:
Members $30.00; Non-Members $35.00; Students $15.00.
All members of AWS, CWA, ASM, NACE, SME and ASME will be charged as members. Cash or cheque only please.
REGISTRATION:
Please confirm your attendance by E-mailing .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) before noon on February 7, 2012
Please state attendee name(s), company name, phone number and member affiliation when registering.
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