On May 17th, the AWS Milwaukee Section presents an evening with Dr. Pradeep Rohatgi and Scholarship Night

"In the film 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day,' the battle wounds of the liquid-metal man could heal themselves in seconds. Now, the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee scientists have developed self-healing metals that could be useful on the battlefield. They could also be used for quick repairs in machines ranging from automobiles to power plant turbines." - Jsonline "Metal, heal thyself" - August 03, 2010 by Rick Barrett

Our guest speaker for the evening is distinguished UWM professor and scientist Pradeep Rohatgi. His presentation will include advanced lightweight materials being developed at UWM Composite Center such as metal matrix micro and nanocomposites, metal matrix syntactic foams, and self-lubricating, self-healing and self-cleaning materials. Many of these materials have micro and nanosize ceramic particles, including hollow microballoons dispersed in the matrix of metallic alloys. Welding of these materials presents problems of movements of reinforcements and their reactions with molten alloy during fusion welding. The need to develop innovative processes for joining these emerging materials will be discussed. We will also be awarding the AWS Milwaukee 2012 scholarships this evening. Professional Development Hours will be given.

Local Manufacturer Brightens Hospitalized
Children's Holiday

On December 2nd, 2011, the management team at Steelwind
Industries participated in the Children's Hospital toy drive at the
Farm N' Fleet in Oak Creek sponsored by Sports Radio 1250.
Steelwind donated 14 shopping carts of assorted toys totaling
$5700.00.

Hans Werner Gerlach – Past Chairman 1984 AWS Milwaukee Section

Gerlach, Hans Werner Of Oconomowoc, January 28, 2012. Born in Riddorf, Germany, on July 4, 1931. Beloved husband of the late Florence. Dear father of Chris (Keri) and Carl (Claire) Gerlach. Loving grandpa of Kirsten. Dear brother of Helmut, Ursula, Friedrich and the late Paul and late Edith. Fiance of Patricia Quartaro. Further survived by Pat's children Tony, Carrie, Mary and Andy and nieces, nephews other relatives and many friends. Masonic Services will be held Saturday, February 4, at 3:00PM, at Three Pillars-Wisconsin Masonic Home, 36225 Sunset Dr., Dousman, under the auspices of the Glenn L. Humphrey Lodge #364 F&AM. Visitation Saturday 1PM until time of the Services. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Shriner Hospital in Chicago appreciated. Private entombment Wisconsin Memorial Park. Hans was a member of the Glenn L. Humphrey Masonic Lodge #364 F&AM, Tripoli Shrine-Milwaukee and Scottish Rite-Milwaukee. He was President of Summit Metal Fabricating and a veteran of the Korean Conflict. Chairman of the American Welding Society – Milwaukee Section 1984. Proud to be an American.

Rodney Charles Behnke

Rodney Charles Behnke, 65, of Waukesha, formerly of Baraboo, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee. He was born Oct. 30, 1946, in Madison, the son of August and Clara (Dykoff) Behnke.

Rod has been a long standing AWS Member, board member and Chair of our trap shooting events. We will miss him greatly.

Important AWS Updates

Student Mentoring
If you are interested in mentoring a student in welding, including helping with math and/or print reading, as well as advising them in preparing for a job, please contact:

Sue Silverstein
silverss@matc.edu
414-840-9935

Thank you, on behalf of the AWS Milwaukee Section Board!

Special Note to Members

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