Below is a Description with a link to watch a recording of the January 12th, 2023 AWS Presentation
Mr. Sperko’s presentation focused on the following questions and issues:
- What is steel
- Why is it so versatile
- Phase changes and hardenability
- What happens during welding
- Controlling properties – heat treatment
- Austenitic Stainless Steels
Walter J. Sperko, P.E., has extensive experience in welding engineering, metallurgical engineering, design, failure analysis, and quality assurance. His industrial experience is primarily with piping, pressure vessels, storage tanks and structural steel. He has a BA and a BS in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame. He is a professional Engineer registered in North Carolina and other states.