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…
Meyer Shank Racing Tour Please join us on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, for an in-depth tour of a successful racing team’s facility. We’ll get to see all of their departments and learn how they work together for the good of the team. There will be a special emphasis on welding and fabrication – at the…
Upcoming Section Meetings Save these dates on your calendar: Wednesday, February 7, 2024 – Tour of Meyer Shank Racing in Etna, Ohio (about 10 miles east of I-270). Wednesday, March 6, 2024 – Larry Brown presentation, “Hot Wire Semi-Auto GTAW for Shipbuilding Applications” @ EWI Formal announcements forthcoming via email and will be posted on…
AWS Section Meeting – R&D Refractory Lab Tour The first CTS/AWS Section meeting of the year promises to be a fascinating event at an R&D Laboratory for refractory materials on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. There will be a meal, socializing, and a thorough tour of the facilities. Entry is inexpensive (and free for students). For…
AWS Section Meeting (Tele-Weld) & Annual Business Meeting Tele-Weld is a fascinating technology that allows a tradesman to perform their skill at a distance. Witness a demonstration and learn from Connie LaMorte, EWI Principal Engineer, a leading expert in the field. Join us on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at EWI for a social time, dinner,…
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…
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…