AWS District 7 Conference You are invited to attend the annual District 7 Conference to be held on Friday, June 9, 2023, at the Edison Welding Institute. Representatives from all active sections with the district come together to receive updates about the national organization, share and discuss local topics, conduct regional business, and award scholarships…
Call for Nominations The AWS Columbus Section Nominating Committee has selected the following members as Regular Nominees for the 2023-2024 term: Chairman: Jason Keys First Vice Chairman: Matthew Duffey Treasurer: Harvey Castner Secretary: Bryan H. Lyons Members in good standing have an opportunity to make Nominations by Petition in accordance with the section bylaws which…
AWS Scholarship Opportunities More than $2 Million is available for students pursuing education in welding, welding technology, and welding engineering through a combination of Section, District, and National Scholarships. The AWS Scholarship Portal makes the application process very easy and efficient – no more wasted effort answering the same questions over and over on different…
AWS Section Meeting – Steel Making 101 It’s easy to take the steel we use for granted because it’s so ubiquitous, but a lot goes into making it available. Please attend the lunch meeting on Wednesday, March 1, for a presentation on the steel making process and insights into market fundamentals as well. For full…
AWS Section Meeting – Motorsports Welding Welding is absolutely essential for motorsports applications from frames and suspension components to fuel tanks and manifolds. Dan Klingman has welded a wide variety of racing parts for many years and has a lot of stories to share and wisdom to impart. Join us on Wednesday, February 22, 2023…
AWS Section Meeting – O’Shaughnessy Dam Power Plant Join us on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, for a great evening with social time, dinner, and a presentation about the project to once again produce hydro power at the O’Shaughnessy Dam. Learn all about it directly from Justin Lusiak, construction manager in charge of the project. For…
Annual Golf Outing and Social Join in the fun on Thursday, June 9, 2022, for a day full of golf. It’s a 4-person scramble so gather a team or get paired at the event. The entry fee includes use of the driving range, cart, greens fee, prizes, and burgers at the end. Proceeds benefit the…
Call for Nominations Nominations for section officers for the 2022-2023 term are open and must be reported to the Secretary. All members in good standing are eligible. The roles and responsibilities are detailed in the Section Bylaws.
Directed Energy Deposition Additive Manufacturing Date: April 11, 2022 Location: Edison Welding Institute; Columbus, Ohio Attendance: 14 Presentation: Dr. Thomas J. Lienert, AWS Past-President, (2019), provided an overview of Directed Energy Deposition-Laser (DED-L) Additive Manufacturing (AM) and compared it with multi-pass welding. After reviewing the seven AM processes (recognized by the ASTM F-42 Committee) he…
Section Meritorious Award Brad DeMent, Operations Administrator, Delaware Area Career Center was presented with the AWS Section Meritorious Award. Brad was recognized for his many years of service as a welding instructor at the career center. The award was presented by Roger Hilty, AWS District 7 Director, and Randy Dull, AWS Columbus Section Chairman. Roger…