Month: February 2024

Call for Nominations

Call for Nominations The AWS Columbus Section Nominating Committee has selected the following members as Regular Nominees for the 2024-2025 term: Chairman: Jason Keys Vice-Chairman: Matthew Duffey Treasurer: Harvey Castner Secretary: Bryan H. Lyons Members in good standing have an opportunity to make Nominations by Petition (to the Secretary via the section email address) in…

Hot Wire Semi-Auto TIG Meeting

Section Meeting: Hot Wire Semi-Auto GTAW GTAW has always been know for offering fantastic quality but suffering from low productivity.  Larry Brown will present on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, about advances in the process that utilize semi-automatic hot wire to drastically increase productivity as demonstrated on piping, structures, and vessels during shipboard application.  There will…

AWS Scholarships – Deadline March 1

American Welding Society Scholarships – Application Deadline March 1, 2024 There is $629,000 for the 2024-2025 Academic Year to students in the Columbus Section through of combination of offerings from the Columbus Section, District 7, and National Scholarships.  Every student should apply – many awards go to students with less-than-perfect GPAs. The Columbus Section is…

Event Report for Racing Team Tour

Meyer Shank Racing Tour Event The AWS Columbus Section tour of Meyer Shank Racing in Pataskala, Ohio on February 7, 2024, drew 35 attendees.  All were treated to an inside look at the many facets of a successful racing operation, guided by Matt Swan, Shop Manager, and Rion Kelly, Lead Fabricator.  Michael Shank greeted our…