wtia weld connect may 2016
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Weld Connect is the official monthly e-newsletter of the WTIA, serving Australia’s welding, fabrication and manufacturing industry professionals. Our news and industry perspective is essential for working smarter, more creatively and more effectively within the welding, fabrication and manufacturing industries. Offering authoritative insight and proven ideas on global and domestic issues through a distinctly Australian perspective, Weld Connect links all facets of industry, inspires, educates, and celebrates member achievements.TRANSCRIPT
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WELD CONNECTWELDING TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA MAY 2016
Welding Technology Institute of Australia
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CONTENTS03 WTIA CEO Update04 Victoria Division News05 New South Wales Division News06 South Australia Division News07 Western Australia Division News08 Queensland Division News10 NationalCertificationRegister12 NationalManufacturingWeek14 UpcomingEvents15 IIW Assembly & Conference
WTIA NATIONAL OFFICEBuilding 3, Level 3, Suite 520 Bridge StreetPymble, NSW 2073(PO Box 197Macquarie Park BC, NSW 1670) T: +61 (0)2 8748 0100E: [email protected]
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERGeoff CrittendenT: +61 (0)2 8748 0100E: [email protected]
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICERBruce Ham T: +61 (0)418 391 534E: [email protected]
QUALIFICATION & CERTIFICATION MANAGERAnnette DickersonT: +61 (0)2 8748 0170E: [email protected]
TRAINING MANAGERPaul JamesT: +61 (0)2 8748 0150E: [email protected]
MEMBERSHIP MANAGERDonna SouthT: +61 (0)2 8748 0130E: [email protected]
ADVERTISINGBill AitkenT: +61 (0)2 8748 0123E: [email protected]
EDITORIALSally WoodT: +61 (0)434 442 687E: [email protected]
WTIA CONTACTS
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WTIA CEO UPDATE
andhighlightanygapsthatmay need to be addressed.
FollowingtheDefenceShipbuildingSMARTIndustryGroupmeeting,ImetwiththeCommonwealth’sShipbuildingTaskforce.IpresentedthefindingsoftheSMARTGroup,and outlined our plans for deliveringthevariousdefenceindustryprojects.Afteroutliningtheirtop-linestrategy,theTaskforcerequestedthattheWTIA is more involved in future strategicplanning.
I also met with the senior weldingsupervisorandseniorprojectengineersfromASC’sSurfaceShipBuildingteam.Afterdiscussingworkforceplanning,training,andtechnologytransfer,IvisitedtheirshipyardtogainfirsthandunderstandingoftheissuesASCisfacingintheconstructionof the air warfare destroyer.
WiththeGovernmentrecentlyannouncingtheconstructionofsubmarines,futurefrigatesandoffshorenavypatrolboatsfrom2018,theAustralianshipbuildingindustryhasbeeninthespotlight.Overthelastmonth,theWTIAhasbeenworkingwithsomeoftheshipbuildingindustry’slargestplayers.
WELDING EQUIPMENT COMPLIANCE SCHEME
AlongwithPeterKueblerfromBOC,IalsometwithBrianRichardsonthismonth,the Director of Electrical EquipmentSafetyandLicensingforQueensland.Wediscussed issues related to industrialweldingequipmentthat fails to meet appropriate Australian and International standards.
Weagreedtoworkinpartnership to develop a compliancescheme,whichwillbemanagedbytheWTIA.Thisscheme will ensure that all industrialweldingequipmentcomplies with all relevant standards and codes.
Geoff CrittendenWTIA CEO
TheMaymeetingoftheDefenceShipbuildingSMARTIndustryGroupbroughttogethersomeofthekeyindustryplayers,includingASC,Bisalloy,Civmec,DSTG,DMTC,andATTAR.
ThepurposeofthemeetingwastolookatsomeoftheissuesrelatedtodeliveringontheCommonwealth’sextremely ambitious ship buildingprogram,including:• Defenceworkforce
planningandweldingtraining,particularlytheability of the Australian shipbuildingindustrytodeliverasufficientnumberofqualifiedandcertifiedwelders to deliver projects.
• Broader industry capability todeliverfutureshipbuildingprojects,specificallyhowtofacilitatetechnologytransfertobenefitthewiderindustrial sector.
• Researchanddevelopmentcapabilities,whichwillberequiredtomeetfutureneedsandtechnologicaladvancements.
Inaddition,welookedatopportunities to compile a weldingcapabilitystatementthat will encompass welder qualificationandcertification,industrycapability,researchanddevelopmentcapability,
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Air Warfare Destroyer at ASC.
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VICTORIA DIVISION NEWS
Robert Wiseman recently presented a lecture to
members of the Victoria Division on the effects of Boroninsteels,andwhyBoron is added to some structural steels.
Inhispresentation,Robertexplained the role of boron in steelandweldingconsumables,whattolookforinthechemicalanalysis in the mill or batch certificate,andhowtoadjusttheweldingprocedure.
This topic is particularly relevantgiventhatoverthelastyear,ithasbecomeincreasinglyclearthatlowandmediumstrengthstructuralsteelscontainingundisclosedamountsofboronarebeingimported into Australia.
Analloyingelementusedtoincrease the hardenability andstrengthofsteels,thepresence of boron necessitates that appropriate use of preheat andheatinputcontrols,andweldingconsumableselection.Disclosure of boron levels in steel is important—fabricators needtoknowwhattolookfor,how to assess whether the steelisfitforpurpose,andhowtoadjustweldingprocedures.
WELDING COMPETITION
The Victoria Division recently hostedaweldercompetition,with12weldersparticipating.
The competitors were expected to weld test plates in pipe,plateandanonferrousGTAweld,allwithinthree,hourstonominatedweldingprocedures.
Thestandardofweldingwasextremelyhigh,asgradedbyprominentindustryinspectors,KevinWooden,StewartMartinand Warren Spooner.
OurcongratulationstoTrevorNoble,whotookoutfirstplace,DanielBurcombe,whocamesecond,andthirdplacedJessie Smolemaars.
The Victorian Committee wouldliketothankthesponsorsoftheWeldingCompetition,includingKemppiAustralia,DandyGas,IWS,UneekBendingandChisholmInstitute of TAFE. Without the supportofoursponsors,theevent would not have been possible.
VIC CONTACT
RobertVernonCoordinator [email protected]
LtoR:Weldingcompetitioncompetitors;JessGarland,AndrewKallitsis,DanielBarry,FrankHarvey,BlakeMcDonald,JohnHarrison,TrevorNoble,AlanPump,JessieSmolenaars,ChristopherRound,RayDouma,andDanielBurcombe.
PaulMcVicar(NationalSalesManager,KemppiAustralia)presentsfirstprizetoTrevor Noble.
RobertVernonpresentssecondplaceto Daniel Burcombe.
RobertVernonpresentsthirdplacetoJessie Smolemaars.
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NSW DIVISION NEWS
NSW CONTACT
BillAitkenState Coordinator [email protected] or0477010290
TheWTIAisaimingtodevelopastrongerskillsbasefortheAustraliansteelindustrythroughapartnershipwithTAFENSW.Thetwoorganisationshavesignedamemorandumofunderstanding(MoU),withWTIACEOGeoffCrittendenworkingtoimplementsimilaragreementswith other TAFEs across the nation.WTIAwillworkwithTAFENSWtogetaconsistentstandardofweldingtraining,certifiedtoISO9606,andpre-TAFEtrainingtohelp school leavers understand vocationaltraining.
WTIA will launch a National WelderQualificationRegisterthisyear,whichwillnameall welders who have achieved accreditation to ISO9606-1:2012,whichspecifiesqualificationtestingrequirements.
The international standard provides technical rules for a systematicqualificationtestforwelderssotheirqualificationscan be uniformly accepted.
Mr Crittenden said welders currentlyhadqualificationsratifiedonaper-projectbasiswhichwascostlyandinefficient.
InassociationwithTAFENSW,WTIAwillspearheadreinstating
the trade of welder to the TAFE syllabus,insteadofalternativelightorheavyfabricationworkercategories,andtrainingwillbeconductedinlinewithISO9606.
“ThenewregisterwillsetthebenchmarkandtheMoUwithTAFE NSW will see uniformity across the nation in welder qualifications,”MrCrittendensaid.
LucyArundell,TAFENSWIllawarra’sInstituteDirector,andMrCrittendensignedtheMoUon2May.
“The partnership comes at an important time for the country’ssteelindustry,asWTIA continues to advocate forintroducinglegislationensuringallimportedfabricatedsteel complies with Australian WeldingStandards,”MrCrittenden said.
“Astrong,vibrantsteelindustry
is critical to the future of Australianindustry.Arrium’s7,000directemployeesarejustthetipoftheiceberg;therearemorethan14,000Australiansemployedinrelatedjobs.”HesaidtheMoUwouldensuretrainingwasmoreindustryfocused in future.
MsArundellsaid:“WTIAwill externally validate our processes and assessments toensureTAFENSW’strainingisalignedwiththeneeds of industry and upholds thehighestpossiblesafetystandards.Together,TAFENSW and WTIA will strive to secure the future of the Australianweldingindustrybyproducinghighlyskilled,qualifiedweldingprofessionals.”
Geoff Crittenden (WTIA CEO) and Lucy Arundell (TAFE NSW Illawarra’s Institute Director) sign a MoU.
S+L Steel’s Glendenning Facilities.L to R: Madeleine Du Toit, Geoff Crittenden, Lucy Arundell, Daniel Severino, and Pete Buttenshaw.
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SA DIVISION NEWS
SA CONTACT
PaulBettison Chairman [email protected]
frameweightleadstosavingsonfoundations,fabricationandconstruction costs.
ThebenefitsofBISPLATE®reach far beyond the constructionsite.Equipmentsuchasdumptruckbodies,storagebins,hoppersandchutes can be manufactured withanoveralllighterweightwhilststillmaintainingthesamestrength.
The event was extremely
BisalloySteelsisAustralia’sonlymanufacturerofhigh-strengthandabrasion-resistantquenchedandtemperedsteelplate,underthebrandnameofBISPLATE®.
Locatedona23,600m2 site in Unanderra,southofSydney,Bisalloy Steels manufactures theseproductsthroughahighlyefficient,continuousflowprocess.DistributionisthroughanetworkofdistributorsacrossAustralia,directlytoendusers,throughitsbusinessesinIndonesia,Thailand,thePeople’sRepublicofChinaandthroughagentsinatleastadozencountriesworldwide.
PresentingonbehalfofBisalloySteelswasRobenAlternetti and Justin Suwart. Together,RobenandJustinprovidedaninsightintohowBISPLATE®canbeappliedtoindustriessuchasmining,structural,engineeringanddefence.
TheincreasedstrengthofBISPLATE®structuralgradesmeansengineersandarchitectscandesignandwritespecificationsforstructures.BISPLATE®makesitpossibletobuildtallertowers,spanlargerrooms,andspecifysmallercolumns,allwhileactuallyreducingtheamountofsteelneeded.Reductionsin
TheSouthAustraliaDivisionrecentlyfacilitatedahighlyinterestingandinformativetechnicalpresentationbyBisalloySteels,onthetopicof‘ExploringtheApplicationsofQuenchedandTemperedSteels’.
well-attended,andthepresentationswerehighlyinterestingandinformative.
Wewouldliketothanktheeventsponsors,BisalloySteel,CigweldandCoregas—withoutthegenerosityofthesecompanies,itwouldbeverydifficulttoruntheseevents.
PaoloCorronca,WTIATechnologyManager,basedinSouthAustralia.
L to R: Justin Suwart (Bisalloy), Michael Harvey (Cigweld), Geoff Crittenden (WTIA), and Roben Alternetti (Bisalloy).
Justin Suwart (Bisalloy) presents at the recent WTIA SA Branch meeting.
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WA DIVISION NEWS
The WTIA was delightedtobe involved
in a recent Industry EveningatSouthMetropolitanTAFE,designedtoimproveTAFE-industry cooperation and collaboration.
South Metropolitan TAFE (formerlyPolytechnicWestTAFE)heldanIndustryEveninginlateAprilatitsThornlie Campus. Louise Petrick,astheWTIAWesternAustraliaTechnologyManager,was invited to provide an introductory presentation about the WTIA.
Louise’spresentationhighlightedmany of the important projects on which the WTIA is currently working,andgeneratedsomelively discussions around AS/NZS1554.1:2014.
The National Welder Database garneredaconsiderableamountofinterest,particularly
in relation to welder qualificationswithrespecttoISO9606-1,AS2980and AS/NZS1554.1.
Discussionswerealsoquitelively in relation to pre-qualifiedandnon-prequalifiedmaterial,boroncontentandthe responsibility of the manufacturer with respect tothematerialscertificate,as amended by Standards Australia after the publication ofthe2014versionof AS/NZS1554.1.
Theinfluenceofaboroncontentof0.008%orhigheronthematerialsproperties,andtherequirementsforprocedurequalificationswerebrieflydiscussed.Anadditionalpresentationwasrequestedwithmore detail by the audience.
Theeveningalsoshowcasedprojects that have been completed by students attendingSouthMetropolitanTAFE. These projects enabled industry representatives to review and comment on the direction and content of trainingcurrentlyprovided
bytheTAFE.Awiderangeofskillswereondisplay,everythingfromhobbygaswelding,tostructuralandpipearcwelding.
Of particular interest was a groupprojectwhereeachstudent was responsible for a part of the fabrication. They hadtoworktogethertoensurethat each individual part met thespecificationandtolerancerequirementssothatthefinalassembly passed.
PeterAndrews,theHeadofProgramsatSouthMetropolitanTAFE,wasvery happy with the Industry Evening.Hesaidthatwhilealargerestructureishappingwithin the Western Australia TAFEsystematthemoment,moreeventslikethesewouldbe held in future to expand TAFE-industry cooperation and involvement.
WA CONTACT
Clay WilliamsWTIA WA Division Chairman [email protected]
Thornlie Campus at South Metropolitan TAFE. Image courtesy of South Metropolitan TAFE.
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QLD DIVISION NEWS
QLD CONTACT
WarrenRaisinChairman [email protected]
TheMaymeetingof the Queensland Division featured an informative presentation on AdaptiveRoboticWeldingandCutting.
PeterKueblerofBOCspokeaboutworldleadingAustralianinnovationinthefieldofroboticapplications,includingweldingandplasmacuttingapplications.
With rapid advancements in this area over the last few years andAustralianinnovations,robot-based automation is tacklinglargeandcomplexstructureswithminimaltoolingandprogramming.Thisenablesfabricators and manufacturers to weld and cut small runs of componentsmoreefficientlyandkeepjobsinAustralia.
Peterprovidedin-depthinsightsinto the adaptive robotics technologythatiscurrentlyavailable.Hispresentationwasextremelywellreceived,beingveryinformativeandengaging.
Aprofessionalweldingengineerandmetallurgist,Peterhasover35yearsexperienceintheconstruction,fabricationandweldingproductsindustries.
HeisaqualifiedInternationalWeldingEngineerandhasadegreeinmetallurgyfromRMIT.Peterhasheldmanagement,technicalandconsultingpositionswithawiderangeofcompanies,andis currently employed by BOC asKeyCustomerTechnicalSolutionsEngineer.
Inthisrole,heisresponsibleforco-ordinatingtechnicalsupportforBOC’slargestcustomersaswellasmarketingofweldingautomationequipment.
BOC is a member of The Linde Group which supplies
compressedandbulkgases,chemicalsandequipmentaroundtheglobe.
Thecompanydevelopssafe,sustainable and innovative solutions for customers in manyspecialtysectors,heavy industry and medical environments. BOC is a WTIA PremiumCorporateMember.
We’dliketotakethisopportunitytothankoureventsponsor,AitkenWelding.Withoutsponsors,brancheventslikethesewouldsimplynot be possible.
Queensland Division members at the recent WTIA branch meeting.
L to R: Greg Gavriniotis, Warren Raisin, Wayne Thompson, and Peter Kuebler.
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CERTIFICATION REGISTER
TheRegisterwillbebeneficialtoselfemployedwelders,welders employed by body hirecompaniesprovidingbreakdownandmaintenanceservices,andweldersworkingongovernmentinfrastructureprojects.
Fabrication and construction companies,projectmanagers,inspectionagenciesandgovernmentagencieswillalsobeabletoquerytheregisterto verify the status and extent ofawelder’squalifications,simplifyingprojectmanagementrequirementsandvalidatingqualificationsandexperienceprior to employment.
The opportunity will also be provided to suitably qualifiedweldingsupervisors,inspectors,trainersandweldingengineerstoqualifyandregisterasapprovedexaminers.
BASIS OF THE REGISTERTheRegisterisbeingdesignedtomeettherequirementsofISO9606-1:2012Qualificationtestingofwelders—Fusionwelding—Part1:Steels.
CompliancewithISO9606-1provides for the realisation of multiplebenefitsbyweldersandenquirersalikeincluding:• A common method of
welderqualificationwhilstutilisingacceptancecriteriaassociatedwithspecificcontractrequirements.
• Evaluation of welders followingaqualifiedweldprocedure.TheWPSmay be either a standard procedure provided by the WTIAoranyspecificWPSnominatedbythewelder’semployer.
• Functionalitysimilarto,andconsistentwith,AS/NZS2980providingfamiliaritytousers.
AS/NZS 2980Qualificationofweldersforfusionweldingof steels when published in2007,wasdraftedtakingcognisanceofthethenISO9606-1anditsproposedrevisions at the time of publication. It is also consistent with weld acceptance criteria utilisedwithinAS/NZS1554.1(categorySP)andAWSD1.1.
The WTIA has submitted an application to Standards AustraliatoadoptISO9606-1as an AS/NZS standard whilst incorporatinglocalappendiceswhich will facilitate its adoption and provide for welders wishingtoretainqualificationstoAS/NZS2980.
PROCESSWelderswillinitiallyregisterwith the WTIA. A WTIA appointed examiner will thenorganisethepracticalassessment at a mutually
TheWTIAhascommencedworkontheestablishmentofaNationalWelderCertificationRegister.TheRegisterwillinitiallyallowwelders,whoenrolwiththeWTIAandqualifytoAS/NZS2980(Qualificationofweldersforfusionweldingofsteels),toregistertheirqualifications,providingrecognitionthroughoutAustraliaandNewZealand.Recognitionwillnotbelimitedtothewelder’scurrentemployer.
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CERTIFICATION REGISTER
agreeabletimeandplace,suchasatrainingfacilityorfabricatorsworkshop.
The examiner will then visually assess the welded test pieces prior to either destructive testingorsubmissiontoasuitableNATAregisteredlaboratory for non destructive examination,asappropriate.
An optional theoretical component consistent with bothAS1796requirementsand the International Institute ofWelding’sIWPwillalsobe available. Once a welder hasqualified,acertificatewill be made available which willrequireaconfirmationendorsementeverysixmonths,consistentwithrequirementsforAS/NZS2980.
Aftertwoyears,twoweldsproduced by the welder in theprecedingsixmonthsareevaluated by the examiner torevalidatethewelder’squalificationforafurthertwoyears. This process is referred toasprolongationwithin AS/NZS2980.Revalidationmay utilise production welds in lieuofadditionaltesting.
EXPRESSIONS OF INTERESTExpressions of interest are nowsoughtfrompersonnelandorganisationsforthefollowingroles:Examiner,ExaminingCentre,andTestingCentre.
REQUIREMENTS1. ExaminersExaminerswiththefollowingqualificationsandexperienceareencouragedtoapply:a.IIWcertifiedIWS,IWTorIWE;b. WTIAcertifiedstructuralsteel(AS2214)orpressureequipment(AS1796-10)weldingsupervisors;c.WTIAcertifiedinspectorsatthe standard or comprehensive level.
Personnelwithalternativequalificationswillbeconsidered by application.
Examiners will need to be familiar with both AS/NZS 2980andISO9606-1;andwillberequiredtoconductvisual examinations. Approved examiners may be able to conduct limited destructive tests.
Approved examiners should
have access to calibrated externalmeteringsuitabletoconfirmweldingconditionsspecifiedontheWPS.
2. Welding and Examination CentresPrivatetrainingcentresandTAFEs with facilities suitable fortrainingandpracticalweldassessmentsareencouragedtoapply. Approved centres should have access to calibrated externalmeteringsuitabletoconfirmweldingconditionsspecifiedontheWPS.Weldtestingwillalsobeavailablewithinfabricatorsworkshopsuponrequest.
3. Testing CentresLaboratories with NATA endorsement to conduct ultrasonic,radiographic,anddestructive tests such as macro tests,bendtestsandfracture(nickbreakandfilletbreak)testsareencouragedtoapply.
TIMINGIt is currently anticipated that the database will be available duringthemiddleof2016.Intheinterim,expressionsofinterest should be emailed to the WTIA at [email protected].
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NationalManufacturingWeek(NMW)endedonasolidfootinglastFriday.NMW’sstandoutWeldingTechnologyProductZoneincludedKemppi,Fein,InnovativeWelding,Ensitech,Klingspor,MetalScienceTechnologies,Weldbrushandmoreshowcasingdevelopmentsinweldingtechnology.
NATIONAL MANUFACTURING WEEK
polishingequipmentandtechniques.
Kemppialsotookamajorpresenceattheevent,demonstratingitslatesttechnologiesandsolutions. Kemppi’sRegionalSalesManager,DavidColemansaid,“Wewereonourfeetalldayfromdayone:showingcustomersourentirerange,especiallyourPulseFastMigand our new automation products.KemppibroughtawiderangeofproductstoNMW,frombasicmachinestothelatestsolutions,toshowindustrythelatesttechnologyinaction.”
Thisyear’sNMW(heldfromMay11to13inSydney)endedonasolidfooting,withmorethan200exhibitingcompanies,50speakersandover5,000visitsbyattendeescreatingabuzzatthecombinedNMW-Safety First Conference and Expoevent.FeedbacktoorganisersReedExhibitionsisthatparticipantshavegainednewinsights,informationandall-important inspiration for growth. TheWeldingTechnologyProductZonewasastandoutatNMW:showcasinginnovationsfromwelding’sleadingnames,includingKemppi,Fein,InnovativeWelding,Ensitech,Klingspor,MetalScienceTechnologies,Weldbrush and more who were
invitingindustrytoseethelatestdevelopmentsinweldingtechnology. Ensitech,theinventorandmanufacturer of the TIG Brush system presented - for thefirsttime-auniquefluiddelivery system that puts an endto‘dipping’processesforstainlesssteelweldcleaningandpassivation.Ensitech’sEstherSokoyasaid,“Thisnewsystemisclean,efficientandeffective:andjudgingbythefeedbackwereceivedatNMW,it’saverywelcomedevelopment.” AlsoexhibitinginNMW’sWeldingTechnologyzonewasFein&Tyrolit,providingrollingdemonstrationsofthecompany’sadvancesinmetal
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NATIONAL MANUFACTURING WEEK
NMWExhibitionDirector,RobbyClarkcommentedthatNMW,astheonlyeventthatbringsdifferentsectorsofindustrytogetherunderoneroof,hasonceagainhelpedcreate real opportunities for participants. “ThereisagreatdealofstrengthinAustralia’smanufacturingsector.Thefeedbackfromexhibitorsisthatvisitorsarelookingkeenlyatopportunities to transform and expandtheircapabilities:anobservation that is supported bystrongattendanceatour NMW Seminar Theatre events,whichgavebusinessesopportunities to collect new information and ideas for growth.” “TherewasarealbuzzacrossNMW2016,whichI
am sure will translate into real opportunitiesintheweeksandmonthsahead,”Clarksaid. ReedExhibitionshasannouncedthatNMW2017willtakeplaceinMelbournefrom9to12May2017.NMW2017willbeco-locatedwithAustech and the Safety First Conference&Expo,aswellasAUSCLEANPulire,theleadingeventforAustralasia’scleaningindustry. The combination of all threeevents,runningtogether,willdrawtogetherthebroadestcross-section of industry. Manyofindustry’sleadingplayershavealreadybookedexhibition space at NMW 2017.Formoreinformationaboutparticipating,[email protected] or visit www.nationalmanufacturingweek.com.au.
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Whetheryouneedtobrushuponskillsacquiredyearsago,orwanttotryyourhandatsomethingnew,there’ssuretobeaneventforyou. For further details on any of the events or examinations listed
below,[email protected]+61(0)287480100.
MAY 2016
Oil & Gas Essentials Course Adelaide, 25 and 26 May This course provides a basic understandingoftheAustralianoil&gasindustry.Designedtogiveparticipants(includingcurrent or potential suppliers tothepetroleumindustry)athoroughunderstandingofhowthesectorworks,thetwodaycoursecoversarangeofgeological,commercialandtechnical information in non-technicallanguage.
Taughtwithintheindustry’sglobalenvironment,theSouthAustralian and national context isalsocovered.Participantswill experience an introduction tofieldbasedoperationsinthenewOnshorePetroleumCentreofExcellence(OPCE)simulatedtrainingenvironmentand come away with an
UPCOMING EVENTS
excellentgeneralknowledgeofa complex industry.
Thetotalcostis$995plusGST per person for the two day course. SACOME members will be reimbursed $250totalperperson.
Forfurtherdetails,ortoregister,visit the TAFE SA website.
JULY 2016
69thIIWAnnualAssemblyandInternationalConference2016Melbourne, 10 to 15 JulyWiththethemeof‘FromConcepttoDecommissioning:the Total Lifecycle of Welded Parts’,the2016IIWAssemblyand Conference will be the premierweldingeventfortheyear,includingexpertspeakers,technicalvisits,andafullsocialprogram.Formoreinformation,visit:www.iiw2016com
WTIA & IIW EXAM DATES
IIWInternationalWeldingInspectorBasic(IWIB),leadingtoWTIACertifiedWeldingInspector(CWI):• 26August2016
IIWInternationalWeldingInspectorStandard(IWIS),leadingtoWTIACertifiedSeniorWeldingInspector(CSWI):• 2June2016• 3November2016
IIWInternationalWeldingSpecialist(IWS)andWTIAWeldingSupervisorAS1796&AS2214Theorypapers:• 25May2016• 9November2016
WeldingSupervisor–AS1796Certificate10and/or&AS2214Codes:• 25May2016• 9November2016
WTIACertifiedQualityControlWeldingCoordinator(CQCWC):examinationsarrangedaccordingtotrainingschedule.
Forinformationontraining,email [email protected].
Forinformationonexams,visitwww.wtiacertification.com.au
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TheWTIAishonouredtohostthe69thIIWAnnualAssembly&InternationalConferenceinMelbournefrom10to15July2016,thepremiereventfortheglobalweldingandfabricatingindustry.
applicationtoliveprojects,includingnewinnovativehighload welded connections.
BombardierDeparture Time: 11.30amReturn Time: 2:30pm
Astheworld’sleadingmanufacturer of both planes andtrains,we’vebuiltanextensive and diverse portfolio ofwinningmobilitysolutions.Everywhere people travel bylandandintheair,aBombardier product is ready to transportthem.Fromcategory-definingbusinessjetsandcommercialaircraftdesignedforthechallengesoftoday,tosleekhighspeedtrainsandpublictransitthat’ssmarterthan ever.
IIW ASSEMBLY & CONFERENCE
Butit’snotjustourproductsandservicesthatmakeusagloballeader.Themostimportant success factor is our employees,all74,000ofthem.Togetherwe’refocusedonmakingmobilitymoreefficient,sustainableandinvitingthanever before. We call it The Evolution of Mobility.
MelbourneCricketGround(MCG)andNationalSportsMuseum TourDeparture time: 1:30pmReturn time: 4:30pm
Oneoftheworld’smosticonicstadiums,theMCGislocatedjust minutes from the CBD.
Traditionally,theMCGhas provided live drama to thrill millions worldwide. Memorable events such as theOlympicGames,testcricketandAustralianfootball’sincomparable Grand Final on the last Saturday in September havealltakenplaceatMelbourne’shomeofsport.
Aguidedtouristheonlyopportunitytogetanexclusive,behindthescenespeekofoneoftheworld’smosticonicsports stadiums and visit the National Sports Museum.
TECHNICAL VISITS
Technical visits have been arrangedfordelegatestoexperienceandseefirsthandwhatishappeningwithintheindustry in Melbourne.
MONDAY 11 JULYBrookfieldMultiplexDeparture Time: 9.30amReturn Time: 12:30pm
BrookfieldMultiplex’sin-houseArchitecturalPhysicist,ProfessorJamesMurray-Parkeswillpresentonhowbiomimicryhasinfluencedweldedstructuralconnectiondesign.Thisuniquepresentationwillattempt to outline where the inspirationforsomeofJames’moreinnovativedesignsstem from and will detail the
TheMelbourneCricketGround(MCG).
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The AMDC shares its equipment,knowledgeandcommercial outcomes. This collaborative approach is buildingstronglinksacrossthehighereducation,research,vocationaltrainingandmanufacturingsectors,andwillenhanceAustralia’sabilityto develop an internationally competitive,highlyproductiveandtechnologicallyadvancedmanufacturingsector.
WEDNESDAY 13 JULYCSIROManufacturing&theAustralian SynchrotronDeparture time: 8:30amReturn time: 3:30pm
CSIRO’s Lab 22HereisyourchancetovisitCSIRO’sLab22–theCentreofExcellencefor3Dprinting!Pleasejoinusforaninformative and interactive
IIW ASSEMBLY & CONFERENCE
seminarsession,followedbyatourofour3Dprintingfacility.On the tour you will have the opportunitytoaskquestionsaboutthetechnologyandbetterunderstandhow3Dprintingcantransformbusinessmodelsandenhanceglobalcompetitiveness.
Australian Synchrotron The Australian Synchrotron islandmarknationalresearchinfrastructure,asourceofpowerful x-rays and infrared radiationthatgenerateselemental,structuralandchemical information from diverse sample types to drive research in areas such asmedicine,agriculture,environment,defence,transport,advancedmanufacturingandmining.
TUESDAY 12 JULYRMIT-AdvancedManufacturingPrecinctDeparture time: 9:30amReturn time: 12:00pm
Housingsomeofthemostadvancedmanufacturingtechnologiesavailable,theAdvancedManufacturingPrecinct’svisionistobetheleader in the implementation of thenextwaveofmanufacturingin Australia.
InRMIT’sonestopshopforall additive and subtractive requirementsandreverseengineeringneeds,visitorswill be able to experience innovationintheformof3Dprinters,3,4&5axisCNCmachinesandlaserscanningequipmentthatallowtomanufacture or capture even themostcomplexofdesigns.
SwinburneUniversity–AdvancedManufacturingandDesignCentreDeparture time: 9:30amReturn time: 12:30pm
TheAdvancedManufacturingandDesignCentre(AMDC)is a state-of-the-art facility thatgivesresearchersandstudents the opportunity to usethelatestmanufacturinganddesigntechniquesandtechnologies.OpenedatSwinburne’sHawthorncampusin2014,thecentreisahubforresearcherscarryingoutworld-leadingresearch,educationandtraining.
RMIT’sAdvancedManufacturingPrecinct.
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THURSDAY 14 JULY
BrookfieldMultiplexDeparture time: 1:00pmReturn time: 4:00pm
This visit will include a PresentationbyProfessorMartinBonChristiani,aformerNASAPhysicistBrookfieldMultiplex’sPrincipalPhysicsFellow,followedbyatechnicalworkshopandlivetesting.
Martin Bon Christiani will present on the impact physicistsarehavingontheconstruction industry. This will befollowedbyaBrookfieldMultiplexTechnicalWorkshop,includingalive500kNweldedconnection tension test hosted andpresentedbyBrookfieldMultiplex’sSeniorStructuralEngineeringFellowDrMatthew Davey and Associate DirectorandHeadLaboratoryTechnician,MrNathanRay.
IIW ASSEMBLY & CONFERENCE
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Local and international companies are invited and encouragedtosponsorand/orexhibitatthe69thIIWAnnualAssembly and International Conference2016.TheExhibitionwillbeintegratedintotheConferenceProgramwithcateringbreaksservedinthe exhibition hall.
The Exhibition is a hub for networkingandeducationwhereface-to-facemeetingswithyourtargetaudienceprovideanincreasinglyrareopportunitytoformmeaningfulrelationships and physically demonstrateyourgoodsandservices.Somethingthatisnear impossible to achieve with the same effect via email or phone.
Withdemandbeinghighitisimportanttoactquicklyto secure your chosen sponsorship and maximise your investmentthroughpromotionofyourorganisationinthepre-conferencemarketing.
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To apply for sponsorship or exhibitionopportunities,pleasecontactBillAitkenon(02)[email protected].
The Australian Synchrotron provides a level of detail not possible under normal laboratoryconditions,empoweringacademicandindustry researchers from Australia and New Zealand to problem-solve and innovate bysupportingfundamentalanalysis that reveals how matterfitstogether,moves,interactsandchanges,atamolecular level.
Visitorswillbegivenanexclusive behind-the-scenestour,startingwiththemezzanineleveloftheSynchrotron,whichprovidesa detailed overview of the MCG-sizedfacility.Visitorswillthenmovethroughthenine‘endstations’withopportunitiestoaskquestionsof the beamline scientists and technicians.
The Australian Synchrotron.
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