SUCCESSFUL AUDITS AT FRONTLINE MANUFACTURING

In late December, Ross O’Bryan (Engineering Team Manager – East, Weld Australia) spent two days conducting audtis for Frontline Manufacturing in Meadowbrook, Queensland for AS/NZS ISO 3834 and DIN 2303.

Established in 1996 as a metal press shop, Frontline Manufacturing has developed into a full-service manufacturing company with capabilities including CNC machining, laser and plasma cutting,fabrication and assembly. With a focus on innovation, cost effectiveness and quality assurance, the company provides a broad range of specialty high quality metal components and assemblies.

Frontline was one of the first defence-focused companies in Queensland to achieve certification to AS/NZS ISO 3834.2. The certification was just one aspect of a rapid transformation undertaken by the company. Frontline has upgraded all of its welding machines to pulse technology and expanded its robotics capabilities to improve repeatability and competitiveness. The company has also upskilled several staff to Welding Supervisor and International Welding Engineer (IWE) level.

According to Matthew Ellis (Special Projects Manager to Defence, Frontline Manufacturing), “Frontline was established in 1996 as a tool making business. We have evolved over the last 20 years from a small component producer to a sub-assembly one-stop-shop, delivering a very diverse array of manufacturing projects, employing around 30 people.”

“Frontline Manufacturing offers a broad range of capabilities—welding is just one of the services we deliver. We have a number of fully qualified engineers, and a fully functional machine shop, fitted out with nine CNC machines. We can just about do everything inhouse, from laser and plasma cutting, through to folding and welding and final machining,” said Ellis.

With Frontline keen to move even more into defence industry work, certification was a necessity, explained Ellis. “AS/NZS ISO 3834.3 certification was a requirement set down by Rheinmetall. So, if we wanted to pursue work in that area of the defence industry, and supply products into the LAND 400 Phase 2 program, we had to undertake certification,” said Ellis. “Apart from the requirement from Rheinmetall, it made good sense to further enhance our quest for excellence within our continuously growing welding department.”

“The certification process itself was complex but rewarding. The support we received from Weld Australia was great,” said Ellis.

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Weld Australia would like to congratulate the following people on becoming newly qualified over the last month.

AS 2214

• Jeffrey Broad

• Craig Dean

• Todd Griffin

• Lachlan Kane

• Melgaard Keller

• Lorenzo Loprete

• David Mitchell

• Sumiya Naz

• Rasoul Pouriamanesh

• Michael Todd

AWCR EXAMINER

• Mark Fung

AS 1796 CERTIFICATE 10

• Chidambaram Alagappan

• Aaron Alcock

• Adam Bateup

• Corey Donohoe

• Rhyan Eales

• Paul Gill

• Dean Lambeth

• Michael Light

• James Mader

• Matthew McCosker

• Damien Oates

• Bhalchandra Pawar

• Donald Semmler

• Mitchell Serhan

• Jamie Wallace

IIW IWI-B

• Hamish Bryant

• Andrew Christie

• James Darmody

• Antony Dixon

• Kieran Dunn

• Phillip Ellis

• Geoffrey Fawcett

• Luke Foley

• Jayke Gatt

• Joshua Gleeson

• Luke Gleeson

• Dale Hession

• Steven Hingst

• Brandon Hobbs

• Jacob Jordan

• Dillon Lambert

• Peter Meredith

• Jonathan Reano

• Tim Rieniets

• Caleb Rozman

• Grant Savell

• Andrew Scott

• Luke Seagrave

• Sorour Shahbazi

• Anthony Skelly

• Kurt Thompson

• Antonius Vidot

IIW 2023 SINGAPORE: CALL FOR PAPERS

In conjunction with the 76th Annual Assembly of International Institute of Welding (IIW), the Singapore Welding Society (SWS) is proud to host the International Conference on Advances in Welding, Joining and Additive Manufacturing.

The Conference will be held from 16 to 21 July 2023 at the Marina Bay Sands. The event aims to provide a platform for knowledge exchange and networking among scientists, researchers and industry experts in the field of welding and joining.

Welding technologists, scientists and professionals who are interested in presenting original work are invited to submit abstracts. Topics of interest include:

• Brazing and soldering

• Mirco and nano joining

• Friction stir welding

• Linear Friction welding

• Cold spray technology

• Additive manufacturing:

• Wire arc additive manufacturing

• Laser directed energy deposition

• Powder bed 3D printing

• Laser welding

• Joining of ceramics or dissimilar materials

• Advanced arc welding or other welding processes

• Intelligentised welding manufacturing

• Numerical modelling of welding process

• Design, analysis and fabrication of welded structures

• Non-destructive testing

• Fatigue and fracture of welded joints

• Corrosion of welded joints

For further information, visit: iiw2023.com

WELD AUSTRALIA’S EXAM CALENDAR

Do you need to book an exam through WeldQ?

We’ve made the process even easier, with our new exam calendar, which can be accessed via the WeldQ homepage. The calendar includes all exam dates for 2022, making planning ahead as simple as possible.

Just some of the upcoming exam dates include:

• Friday 24 February: AS 1796 Certificate 1-9 Theory Online Exam

• Thursday 2 March: National Welding Supervisor Exam ( Paper A-B1 and B2)

• Tuesday 7 March: IIW IWI-B and IWI-S WTE-S and WTE-B Online Exam

• Friday 10 March: IWIB-C3 (Practical)

• Wednesday 29 March: IIW IWI-B WTB and B5 Online Exam

• Friday 31 March: AS 1796 Certificate 1-9 Theory Online Exam

Australian Standards are increasingly placing more importance on the role of Welding Engineers. In fact, predictions show that an International Welding Engineer (IWE) qualification will be in increasingly high demand over the coming years. This course can help boost your earning potential and job stability. With four modules and a practical session, this course will kick off on Thursday 16 March 2023. If you’re keen to kick-start your welding career, start with this course

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An International Welding Specialist (IWS) qualification will expand your career. This IIW qualification is advised for all Responsible Welding Coordinators, and recommended in AS/NZS ISO 3834 and ISO 14731. An IWS understands the factors that influence welding quality and conditions, how to oversee welders effectively, and the variables that help to maximise site productivity. This highly engaging course starts on Monday 27 February 2023. Don’t miss out—book now!

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A Welding Supervisor qualification enables you to improve your company’s bottom line. Welding Supervisors often make valuable contributions to four of the most important metrics in welding operations: quality, cost, productivity and safety. Not surprisingly then, this qualification can boost your earning potential and job stability. Plus, the qualification demonstrates to employers that you are dedicated to continually learning and growing in your field—qualities that are essential for success in team leadership roles, or for more complex jobs. Kicking off on 7 March 2023, there are limited spots available for this course. So, be sure to enrol online today to avoid disappointment

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WELD AUSTRALIA PARTNERS WITH TAFEs NATIONALLY ON AS 1796 CERTIFICATES 1-9

An AS1796 Welding Certificate is—by far— the most well known and requested welder certification in Australia.

It is referenced in both structural steel and pressure equipment Standards.

The training covers topics like safety, welding terms and symbols, heat treatment and control, cutting and gouging, arc conditions, welding procedures and regulations, welding equipment and so much more.

Weld Australia delivers the theory training for AS 1796 Certificates 1-9. Students are then required to complete the practical training and examination at a TAFE or a similar training organisation.

While Weld Australia does not conduct the practical training, we do partner with four highly professionally TAFEs across the nation. Each of these TAFEs is profiled in further detail below.

Federation University: Regional Victoria’s largest education institution, Federation University has campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland and and approximately 1,300 committed staff. For further details, contact Tony Monagle via a.monagle@federation.edu.au.

TAFE Gippsland: With campuses throughout eastern Victoria, from Warragul to Lakes Entrance, TAFE Gippsland offers a diverse range of high quality training programs. For further details, contact enquiries@tafegippsland.edu.au.

TAFE Queensland: With campuses in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, North and Far North Queensland, Darling Downs and Wide Bay Burnett, TAFE Queensland delivers job-focused training. For further details, visit: tafeqld.edu.au/ contact/enquire.

TAFE SA: South Australia’s largest vocational education and training provider. TAFE SA delivers job-focused training across a range of industries, at locations across the state. For further details, contact: SEOShortCourses@tafesa.edu.au.

IWT often manage, supervise, and oversee all company welding activities at a highly technical level. As such, you will likely have overall responsibility for the quality and coordination of all on site welding activities – a strong bonus for your resume. An International Welding Technologist (IWT) qualification is a strongly advised qualification for Responsible Welding Coordinators, and highly recommended in both AS/NZS ISO 3834 and ISO 14731. With four modules, this course will kick off on Thursday 16 March. Places are limited, so be sure to book early to avoid disappointment