Weld Connect - June 2023

IN THIS ISSUE

NATIONAL MANUFACTURING SUMMIT PROGRAM LAUNCHED

BRUCE CANNON WINS STANDARDS

AUSTRALIA AWARD

AUSTRALIAN MANUFACTURING WEEK

A HUGE SUCCESS

IN THIS ISSUE

WELD AUSTRALIA CONTACTS

NATIONAL OFFICE PO Box 197, Macquarie Park BC NSW 1670 02 8748 0100

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Geoff Crittenden Chief Executive Officer 02 8748 0100

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ENGINEERING

Victor Blain, Engineering Team Manager – South & West 0409 823 991

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TRAINING

Guy Brooks, Training Manager 0488 743 322

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MARKETING

Michelle Bignold, National Manager, Sales & Marketing 0437 106 726

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MEMBERSHIP

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QUALIFICATION & CERTIFICATION

Deniz Yalniz, Qualification and Certification Team Manager 0487 487 170 d.yalniz@weldaustralia.com.au

NEW SOUTH WALES

Arya Sharifian, Welding Engineer 0419 414 901

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VICTORIA, TASMANIA & SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Victor Blain, Engineering Team Manager – South & West 0409 823 991

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QUEENSLAND & NORTHERN TERRITORY

Ross O’Bryan, Engineering Team Manager - East 0491 491 888

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WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Mehdi Tajfar, Senior Welding Engineer 0417 044 370 m.tajfar@weldaustralia.com.au

Bruce Cannon Wins Standards Australia Award

AUSTRALIAN MANUFACTURING WEEK

In May, I visited Melbourne for Australian Manufacturing Week. Our exhibition stand was particularly busy, featuring both Soldamatic augmented reality welding simulators and a number of welding cobots.

I met with the Victorian Minister for Education and Women, the Hon. Natalie Hutchins MP. We discussed the skills shortages that are so prevalent in the manufacturing industry, and some of the programs Weld Australia is working on to combat these. Minister Hutchins even tried her hand at welding, using one

of our simulators. I also met with the Modern Manufacturing Commissioner for New South Wales, Lisa Emerson. Once again, skills shortages in manufacturing were high on the agenda.

We were also excited to be part of the Victorian Government’s Trades Fit expo at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. The expo showcased the myriad of rewarding and well-paid career opportunities for young women and non-binary students, providing information and pathways across a range of in demand and emerging industries. For further information, see the article on page 17

ASIA-PACIFIC’S INTERNATIONAL MINING EXHIBITION

I also had the opportunity to meet and speak with a whole range of our members right across the week-long expo. Australian Manufacturing Week was a fantastic event all-round. For further information, see the article on page 15.

CONGRATULATIONS TO BRUCE CANNON

I recently attended the Standards Australia mid-year forum in Canberra, at which Bruce Cannon (Principal Welding Engineer, Weld Australia) was honoured with a Meritorious Contribution Award (National).

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recognise the remarkable achievements of members within the Australian standards development community, especially those who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, technical expertise and contributed positively to the development and enhancement of standards.

On behalf of Weld Australia, I would like to congratulate Bruce on his well-deserved award. For further information, see the article on page 6

INDUSTRY NETWORKS

In May, Weld Australia held the first meeting of our Advanced Manufacturing Industry Network, which was extremely successful.

The meeting focused on the additive manufacturing of metals and components with prominent technology providers doing talks on the current state of the technology on the market. There was also a strong focus on the quality assurance of additive manufacturing with a member of ISO Technical Committee 261 – Additive Manufacturing, giving a presentation on the standardisation of additive manufacturing processes, personnel, and 3D printed parts.

Our Defence Industry Network also met recently, chaired by Jason Elias (Precision Metal Group). The Defence Industry Network is focused on helping companies that are either already operating in the defence supply chain, or have ambitions of joining it. Our aim is to ensure that contractual commitments to Australian Industry Content and Indigenous Participation are honoured.

The Welding Safety Council also met recently. A highly successful meeting, just some of the topics discussed included protective clothing, electric shock, and the dangers of welding fume, as well as hand held laser welders and the lack of standards and regulations around their use.

TRANSPORT INDUSTRY MEETINGS

Over the course of the last month, I’ve had several productive meetings with key stakeholders from the transport industry. This included a very positive meeting with Christian Christodoulou, Chief Engineer of Transport for New South Wales. Weld Australia is looking forward to working closely with the department moving forward.

I met with Geoff Allan, Chief Executive of Austroads. We discussed the implementation of harmonised technical specifications across Australia.

NATIONAL TAFE CONSORTIUM MEETING

The National TAFE Consortium met recently. The Consortium continues to have great participation from members right across the country. It has proven to be a great forum for discussion about issues, trends, initiatives and updates from each state.

We provided the Consortium with an update on the development and implementation of the Metals and Engineering online learning resources project. Weld Australia is creating a set of national resources mapped to the national MEM training package, so that learning resources for trade students are consistent across the country. This will help ensure consistent training, regardless of where in the country students undertake that training. The new resources are completely online and accessible via phone, mobile device or computer. This will allow students to access learning at the time, place and pace that suits them best. We are very excited about the project and are already seeing some great results.

To date, 12 units of competency have been completed as we move to the second phase of development. It was great to get insights from TAFE Western Australia who are the first in Australia to adopt the resources and are currently implementing them across the state. They provided feedback from student, teacher, management and organisational perspectives. All which extremely positive, comments were made about the usability, flexibility, quality, efficiency and cost savings of the resources now and in the future.

The group raised issues with the current version of the MEM training package, and discussed co-requisites and how these will impact the inclusion of advanced welding units in the Certificate III qualification. We are in the process of investigating this further with the Industry Reference Committee.

Geoff Crittenden CEO, Weld Australia

PROVISIONAL PROGRAM LAUNCHED

Weld Australia is pleased to announce the launch of the provisional program for the National Manufacturing Summit 2023.

The Summit gathers leading representatives from all the major stakeholders in Australia’s manufacturing sector—business, unions, universities, the financial sector, suppliers, and government—to discuss the sector’s prospects, and identify promising, pragmatic policy measures designed to support an industrial turnaround. With the theme of Manufacturing the Energy Revolution: Industrial Opportunities from Renewable Energy, the aim of the Summit is to leverage the opportunities currently available in the manufacturing sector, and translate these into action.

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DOWLOAD YOUR COPY OF THE PROGRAM

For more information about each of the sessions throughout the Summit, as well as all the expert speakers who will be appearing, download a PDF of the provisional program today. Please note that it is a provisional program only. The full program and speakers will be finalised in the coming weeks.

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WITH THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

WELD AUSTRALIA PARTNERS WITH TAFE QUEENSLAND

Weld Australia is pleased to announced a new industry partnership with TAFE Queensland.

The partnership will see the two organisations work together to help promote welding as a career, and alleviate the skills shortages that are prevalent throughout Australia’s manufacturing and engineering industries. Weld Australia’s Partners play a key role in helping to support the welding and fabricating industry via their commitment to its peak body.

As part of the partnership, Weld Australia and TAFE Queensland will host an Industry Drinks Night in Brisbane in August. More details will follow as soon as they are available.

ABOUT TAFE QUEENSLAND

TAFE Queensland provides quality training to more than 130,000 students around the Sunshine State each year in study ranging from boilermaking to baking and everything in between. There are many welding and engineering skills and courses on offer at TAFE Queensland ranging from entry-level introduction courses to post-trade specialist qualifications.

Due to its valuable partnerships with Weld Australia and other peak industry bodies, TAFE Queensland is able to keep its training ahead of the curve and up to date with current industry trends no matter what the industry. This is a trait which TAFE Queensland has proudly maintained over its entire 140-year history.

TAFE Queensland is the premier training provider in Queensland with 60 campuses spread as far north as Thursday Island, south to Coolangatta and west out to Mt Isa, and Queenslanders from all reaches of the state can expect to find top-quality engineering training at a campus near them, including the largest trade training facility in the Southern Hemisphere at Acacia Ridge.

For more information visit tafeqld.edu.au/engineering

TAFE QUEENSLAND’S FACILITIES

TAFE Queensland’s engineering and manufacturing training capabilities are unparalleled in Australia. They include a $25 million purpose-built engineering training facility which houses specialist training for the boilermaking, welding, sheet-metal fabrication, machining and fitting trades. The facility includes purpose-built metallurgical laboratories and fully equipped workshops including welding bays, lathes, mills and computer numerical controlled (CNC) machines.

Their Advanced Manufacturing Centre is home to a $7.5 million premier facility — the only one of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. The centre has brought patternmaking into the 21st century with the addition of computer-aided design (CAD), 3D printing and CNC machining.

BRUCE CANNON WINS PRESTIGIOUS STANDARDS AUSTRALIA AWARD

Standards Australia recently announced the winners of its annual Awards at a ceremony held in Canberra.

These awards recognise the remarkable achievements of members within the Australian standards development community, especially those who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, technical expertise and contributed positively to the development and enhancement of standards.

By promoting the use of national and international best practices and incorporating emerging technologies, these exceptional community members have played a pivotal role in improving standards across various sectors.

Bruce Cannon (Principal Welding Engineer, Weld Australia) was honoured with a Meritorious Contribution Award (National).

“The highly anticipated annual Standards Awards acknowledge and honour those within our community who exemplify Standards Australia’s fundamental values of quality, community and innovation. It was a privilege to host this event and meet the individuals responsible for advancing standards and fostering excellence in their respective fields,” said Adrian O’Connell, Chief Executive Officer of Standards Australia.

“By honouring our annual Awards recipients, we highlight the contributions they and all of our supporters have made towards our goal to be a global leader in trusted solutions that empower communities.”

Bruce is active in the revision of five standards across a range of committees, including numerous direct text adoptions of ISO standards to update Australia’s aged welding and related standards. His involvement in standards development has given him the opportunity to represent Australia’s interests at ISO in the revision of ISO 9606 Qualification testing of welders – Fusion welding, and provide feedback to the drafting committee on the Australian experience with this standard.

He has also been involved in the alignment of the welder qualification standard AS/NZS 2980 Qualification of welders for fusion welding of steels, with the core requirements of ISO 9606-1 Qualification testing of welders — Fusion welding — Part 1: Steels, which led to New Zealand co-joining the standard in 2007.

Bruce’s work has gained in importance within the transport and pressure equipment sectors, in addition to its primary use within the steel structures sector. He is an invaluable member of the Weld Australia team, with technical expertise that is second to none.

For more information, visit the Standards Australia website.

L to R: Tracey Gramlick (Chair, Standards Australia); Bruce Cannon; and Adrian O’Connell (CEO, Standards Australia).

BAE SYSTEMS IGNITES DEFENCE INNOVATION WITH NEW COLLABORATION

BAE Systems Australia and Australian technology incubators Stone & Chalk are collaborating on a groundbreaking approach designed to spark innovation within the defence and security sectors.

Taking place in Victoria and South Australia, the “Pathfinder Series” workshops will invite some of Australia’s most cutting-edge start-ups and scaleup businesses to jointly explore opportunities and challenges within both sectors and ultimately contribute to advancing defence technologies.

BAE Systems Australia head of industry development, Tom Tizard, said, “Australia is a treasure trove of innovation, and it’s time we tapped into it.

“We anticipate that these workshops, bringing together pioneering start-ups and scale-up businesses, will generate a wealth of creative ideas. In collaboration with our experts, we aim to foster a vibrant local industry that supports the growth of our supply chains and ultimately strengthens Australia’s sovereign defence capabilities.”

The Pathfinder Series will commence with the Adelaide workshop on Friday, 23 June, followed by the Melbourne workshop in October. More than 40 start-ups and scale-ups will be handpicked to attend, with particular emphasis on businesses owned by First Nations individuals and veterans.

To learn more, visit: https://www.stoneandchalk.com.au/ pathfinder-series/

Source: https://www.manmonthly.com.au/

GOVERNMENT ESTABLISHES A POWERING AUSTRALIA INDUSTRY GROWTH CENTRE

Locally developed and manufactured technologies will play a critical role in Australia’s transformation into a renewable energy superpower.

As such, the Albanese government recently announced a $14 million investment in the Powering Australia Industry Growth Centre. The Centre is expected to help foster emerging Australian-made solutions to energy and emissions challenges.

According to the Federal Government, the Industry Growth Centre aligns with one of the National Reconstruction Fund’s priority investment areas, investing $3 billion in renewable and low-emissions technologies.

It builds on the Federal Government’s suite of support for these industries, including the Australia Made Battery Plan, Powering Australia, Rewiring the Nation and a Future Made in Australia.

The Centre will provide advanced technology and skills to businesses looking to locally manufacture renewable energy technologies by offering:

• Help with commercialising locally manufactured renewable energy technologies and ideas

• To encourage connections between critical minerals producers and renewable technology manufacturers

• A First Nations Advisor to build First Nations business management capabilities

Ed Husic, Minister for Industry and Science, said, “We want an agile, industry-led approach to growing our renewable technology industry.”

“Industry Growth Centres are a proven way of delivering the sort of timely and targeted support to our renewable business leaders are calling for.

“There’s $3 billion in the National Reconstruction Fund for the renewable and low-emissions energy industries.”

“[This] announcement will help maximise that investment,” said Husic.

FINALISTS ANNOUNCED IN THE 2023 WOMEN IN RESOURCES AND MANUFACTURING TASMANIA AWARDS

Finalists across five categories have been announced in the 2023 Women in Resources and Manufacturing Tasmania Awards, recognising the contributions and achievements of women in the State’s resources, mining and manufacturing industries.

The annual awards are coordinated by the Tasmanian Minerals, Manufacturing and Energy Council (TMEC) in conjunction with the AusIMM Women in Mining Network Tasmania (WIMnet) to create awareness of inspirational women working in resources and encourage other women to pursue careers in these Tasmanian industries. Weld Australia is proud to be sponsoring the Women in Resources and Manufacturing Tasmania Awards 2023

Ted Bradshaw, Chair of AusIMM WIMnet and Head Judge noted that the quality of entries had continually increased over the award’s ten-year history. “Each year the independent judging panel face an increasingly difficult task,” Bradshaw said. “Their individual life stories and career experiences are simply amazing.”

“Each of our finalists are an outstanding role model for the many women who work each day in the mining and manufacturing sectors in Tasmania, and for the many more who might be considering careers in our sectors. These awards enable us to showcase women’s capabilities and awesome achievements and are a great way in which we can demonstrate what is possible to young women,” Bradshaw said.

TMEC CEO, Ray Mostogl said, “TMEC and this sector are absolutely committed to changing diversity and gender equality. These awards showcase our industries’ ambassadors and promote the opportunity for more women to consider a career in Tasmania’s growing and increasingly diverse manufacturing, mining, and resources sectors.”

“The long-term future of the sectors we represent relies

on attracting and retaining the best people to keep us at the forefront of innovation as we compete in global markets. A workforce with people from diverse backgrounds, including a better gender balance, is critical to supplying the workforce of the future,” Mostogl said.

Winners of the Tasmanian awards will be announced at a ceremony at the Tram Sheds Function Centre in mid June. State winners will progress to the national awards to be held later in the year. The 2023 Women in Resources Tasmania Award finalists are listed below.

Outstanding Tasmanian Tradeswoman, Operator or Technician in Tasmanian Resources

• Madelin Billing – Grange Resources Tasmania

• Stephanie Whittle – MMG Ltd

• Teri Crawford – Bluestone Mines Tasmania JV

Exceptional Young Woman in Tasmanian Resources

• Demi Vesinger – Bluestone Mines Tasmania JV

• Harjot Kaur – Henty Gold Mine

• Jessica Priest – GHD

• Kate Cheesman – Bluestone Mines Tasmania JV

• Zixuan Wang – Bell Bay Aluminium

Exceptional Woman in Tasmanian Resources

• Elizabeth Youd – Avebury Nickel Mine

• Heather O’Toole – Liberty Bell Bay

• Jannah Digby – KEEN Partners

• Katie Fisher – Bell Bay Aluminium

• Kayla Williams – Bell Bay Aluminium

Exceptional Woman in Tasmanian Manufacturing

• Erin Smith – Temtrol Technologies

• Grace Lovell – Mitchell Plastic Welding

• Rebecca Harvey – Lightning Protection International

Excellence in Company Programs and Performance in Tasmanian Resources

• Inclusion & Diversity – The Rail Way – TasRail

• Our Roadmap to a more equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace – Bell Bay Aluminium

• Women in Leadership Program – Bell Bay Aluminium

Image courtesy of Tasmanian Minerals, Manufacturing and Energy Council (TMEC).

UPCOMING MEMBER EVENT: MECHANICAL TESTING DEMONSTRATION AND DISCUSSION

Join us for our upcoming event designed specifically for engineers, welding supervisors, inspectors, and coordinators. This is your chance to witness the magic of mechanical testing first-hand and gain a deeper understanding of test methods, test samples, specifications, results, and reporting.

Hosted by Victorian Testing and Inspection Services, Immerse yourself in the world of testing as you explore live samples and observe tests in action. It’s an excellent opportunity to enhance your knowledge and learn how to interpret test results more effectively.

Victorian Testing and Inspection Services provides inspection and testing services to the power, oil and gas, construction and fabrication industries. Their services encompass material identification and certification, welding inspection, welder qualification and weld procedure qualification.

Event Details

• Date: 20 July 2023

• Time: 5.30pm to 7.00pm

• Host: Victorian Testing and Inspection Services

• Address: 33 Catalina Drive, Tullamarine, VIC 3043

• Cost: Free for members

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Weld Australia would like to welcome all our new Members who have joined recently:

CORPORATE MEMBERS

• Alloys International: alloysint.com.au

• Dynamic Fabrications: dynamicfabrications.com.au

• Jayben Group: jayben.com.au

• Stirling Pumps: sterlingpumps.com.au

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS

• Matthew Cox

• Yubin Bai

• Lawrence Petrocchi

• Rodney Mauger

• Jake Heck

• Gurwinder Singh

• Lyndsay Wilson

• Michael Cameron

• Scott Gallagher

• Dean Morgan

• Greg Vidler

ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE 2023 WELDING EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Weld Australia’s Excellence Awards are the most prestigious event on the welding industry calendar. The Awards embody and promote the highest standards of craftsmanship, quality and professionalism. The 2023 Welding Excellence Awards are a fantastic opportunity for welders, fabricators and educators across Australia to showcase their people and their operations. Winners will be awarded in each state for each of the award categories below.

ENTER THE AWARDS

Entries must be submitted via the specific online form for each category by midnight on 15 September 2023. These forms can be found on the Weld Australia website, by clicking on the relevant red button. Before starting your entry, it is recommended that you download the Award Criteria via:

• Company of the Year – Fabrication

• Company of the Year – Gas & Gear

• Indigenous Company of the Year

• Health and Safety in Welding

• Project of the Year

• Welding Professional of the Year – Welding Coordinator

• Welding Professional of the Year – Welding Supervisor

• Welding Professional of the Year – Welding Inspector

• Young Trades Person of the Year

• Young Indigenous Trades Person of the Year

• Training and Education Award – Organisation

• Training and Education Award – Individual Teacher

• Ken Trevena Award – South Australia Only

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THE AWARDS NOW

ATTEND THE AWARDS

The awards will be presented at events held across the country in October and November:

• Perth: Wednesday 18 October at Beaumont on the Point

• Sydney: Wednesday 25 October at Waterview in Bicentennial Park

• Adelaide: Wednesday 1 November at Glenelg Golf Club

• Brisbane: Wednesday15 November at Indooroopilly Golf Club

• Melbourne: Wednesday 29 November at Huntingdale Golf Club

Registrations for the events are now open, and can be booked by clicking on the links above. The 2022 award events sold out in record time, so be sure to register early to avoid disappointment.

WITH THANKS TO OUR AWARDS SPONSORS

Design and Modeling of Welded Structures

Two Day Course | Delivered by Pingsha Dong, USA Expert

Melbourne: 12 & 13 October | Perth: 17 & 18 October |

Need help with the engineering and design of welded structures? Need

to brush up on residual stresses and distortions?

Facilitated by USA expert Pingsha Dong, this two day course will cover the fundamentals that every engineer should know when designing welded components. From weld in-situ strength, residual stresses, and geometric discontinuities, every aspect plays a different role in contributing to resultant joint strength, and fatigue resistance. Implications on metallic additively manufactured (AM) parts will also be discussed.

With plenty of opportunities for questions, this course can help attendees mitigate the detrimental effects of welding defects, reducing inefficiencies and costs, and improving project schedules and productivity.

About the Presenter: Professor Pingsha Dong

Professor Pingsha Dong of the University of Michigan, is the inventor of the mesh-insensitive structural stress method (also referred to as the Master S-N Curve Method) adopted by the 2007 ASME Div 2 and API 579/ASME FFS-1 Codes and Standards mandated by over 50 countries worldwide. Over the past 20 years, Professor Dong has taught courses in fatigue design, fracture control, residual stress and distortion control in over a dozen countries around the globe. Professor Dong has published more than 260 peer-reviewed papers in archive journals and major conference proceedings, including over 20 plenary and keynote lectures at major international conferences.

Brisbane: Expressions of Interest

Day One: Principles and Methods for Design of Welded Structures

This course will address fundamental aspects that engineers should know when designing welded joints. It will incorporate key findings from the most recent research developments in analytical and computational modeling of welded joints and welding processes. Proper design and costeffective construction of welded connections require considerations of some of the unique issues associated with welding, in addition to specific loading environments. Modules include:

• Unique issues associated with welded joints and design implications, and implications on metallic AM parts

• Basic considerations in design of welded joints and analysis methods

• Joint design for static and fatigue performance

• Residual stress and distortion control in construction

Day Two: Residual Stresses and Distortions

This course will delve into how residual stresses and distortions are developed during fusion and solid-state welding, and related manufacturing processes, including metal 3D printing and additive manufacturing. Simple analytical models will be used to describe the underlying mechanisms, and computational modeling results will then be used to demonstrate the relevance of these analytical results for deriving effective solutions to various residual stress and distortion problems experienced by various industry sectors, including aerospace, automotive, heavy equipment, and shipbuilding.

Then, the principles for residual stress and distortion mitigation techniques will be discussed and illustrated with various real-world applications. In addition, how residual stresses and distortions affect components’ structural performance (such as fatigue capacity) will be discussed, including how to effectively treat their effects in structural integrity evaluation, based on the most recent research findings.

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ASME Section IX

Three Day Course

Delivered by Walter J. Sperko,

USA Expert

Need to use ASME Section IX? Learn how to minimise cost and maximise qualifcation usefulness.

The ASME code is the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) standard that regulates the design, development and construction of boilers and pressure vessels. ASME Section IX specifies the requirements for the qualification of welders and the welding procedure specifications. This three day course in Adelaide will give participants a working knowledge of ASME Section IX, including how to comply with its requirements.

Who Should Attend?

This course is intended for people who are involved in writing and qualifying welding and brazing procedure specifications, qualifying welders, brazers and operators, reviewing suppliers procedures, auditing or reviewing in-house procedures and qualifications and estimating jobs which impose the requirements of Section IX.

Welding Engineers, quality assurance personnel, auditors, testing laboratory personnel, maintenance personnel and jurisdictional inspection personnel will find this course interesting, exciting and beneficial.

Course Overview

A review of the welding processes and variables, and basic steel welding metallurgy will be conducted to provide all participants with sufficient background in welding technology to interpret and understand Section IX. The mechanics of using Section IX and how to address its requirements will be explained in a simple, straightforward manner.

Emphasis will be placed on writing welding procedures so that they contribute positively to the manufacturing process and on qualifying procedures in a cost-effective manner.

The requirements for welders and operators will be examined with particular emphasis on minimising the cost and maximising the usefulness of qualifications.

Time will be provided to address individual participant’s problems and concerns. Attendees will receive copies of the course notes covering the course’s content. Attendees must bring a copy of the current edition of Section IX. Multiple choice tests will be given for each section.

Course Details

Date: 1 to 3 November 2023

Venue: Stamford Grand Adelaide – Glenelg

Address: 2 Jetty Road, Glenelg, SA 5045

Room: Moseley Room

Time:

• Registration first day: 8:00am

• Course time: 8:30am to 4:00pm

Cost

Weld Australia Members: $3,610 inc GST

Non Weld Australia Members: $3,810 inc GST

Further Information

For further information, contact: Michelle Bignold (National Manager, Sales and Marketing) on 0437 106 726 or m.bignold@weldaustralia.com.au

How to Register

Maximum capacity is 30 people. Get in quick to avoid disappointment! Click on the button below, or register online via: https://weldaustralia.com.au/ asme-section-ix-three-day-course/

AUSTRALIAN MANUFACTURING WEEK 2023: A HUGE SUCCESS

Weld Australia was pleased to be a part of the very successful Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW2023), held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre in May 2023. Our exhibition stand proved extremely popular with the crowds, with hoard of people eager to try their hand at the Soldamatic welding simulators.

Organised and run by the Australian Manufacturing Technology Institute Limited (AMTIL), AMW2023 saw 348 exhibitors put on a fantastic showcase. In an all-time record, over 15,900 people attended from 29 different countries. In addition to these visitors, over 3,000 exhibitor personnel and 300 students attended the show, making it almost 20,000 people involved.

Walking down through the Weld and Air Solutions Zone, there were groups of technical school students visiting, clearly impressed and enthralled (and well behaved), making positive steps in deciding where they wanted to move in their early career. Some of the most advanced technologies and processes were highlighted, using high-quality interactive experiences that demonstrated developments in the welding sector.

The Future Solutions Speaker Sessions were a real success. Every seat in each session was filled. On Tuesday, the Speaker Program focused on Digital and Additive Manufacturing. With the theme of Women in Manufacturing, Wednesday’s roll call of experts expanded on career pathways and opportunities open for women to advance in the industry right now.

On Thursday, the Speaker Program showcased Australian manufacturing successes and advances happening here at home, exporting to the world. The last day of AMW2023 celebrated Innovation and Research in Manufacturing. Attendees also learnt about the Australian National Fabrication Facility and the work being done on advanced materials.

CHISHOLM PARTNERS WITH JOBS VICTORIA TO TACKLE GROWING MANUFACTURING SECTOR SKILLS SHORTAGE

Chisholm Institute has partnered with the Victorian Government to launch the Jobs Victoria Engineering Project. This innovative project aims to recruit, train and place at least 100 jobseekers at manufacturing workplaces across Melbourne’s southeast to meet increased demand for skills. Through this ‘earn and learn’ project, recruits can earn an income, while also gaining hands-on engineering skills and training.

The Jobs Victoria Engineering Project aims to help bridge the skills gap and is seeking interest from both jobseekers looking to work in fabrication or mechanical engineering, and businesses with available jobs in the sector.

Chisholm plays a key role in ensuring successful placement, by carefully matching applicants with potential employers. Once placed, Chisholm provides continued training and career support through dedicated mentoring and engineering specific training.

The program is open to people who have faced challenges including women aged 45 and over, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

and people with disability, as well as manufacturing businesses looking for workers in Victoria.

Chisholm Institute’s Chief Commercial Officer, Damien Van Eyk, is thrilled to see the Jobs Victoria Engineering Project launch, particularly at a time when strong growth in the manufacturing industry is resulting in a significant skills gap. “It’s an exciting time to launch a career in the manufacturing sector. The Jobs Victoria Engineering Project highlights the opportunities for job seekers to build real-world experience in fabrication and mechanical engineering, while also receiving hands-on training and on-going support.”

and to register your interest, visit chisholm.edu.au/engineeringjobs

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TRADES FIT EXPO IN MELBOURNE

Weld Australia was excited to be part of the Victorian Government’s Trades Fit expo at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre in May. The expo showcased the myriad of rewarding and well-paid career opportunities for young women and non-binary students, providing information and pathways across a range of in demand and emerging industries.

Offering hands-on learning experiences, technology displays, information sessions and panel discussions, the two-day event encouraged students in Year 9 to 12 to explore exciting careers in traditionally maledominated fields.

Bringing together more than 3,000 students and almost 120 schools, the expo featured more than 90 exhibitors including Amazon, Ford, Woolworths and Star of the South – supporting more women to consider taking up a tech or trade career by providing an expo experience that puts them first.

The expo included interactive experiences across building and construction, electrical engineering, plumbing, automotive, transport, marine aviation, robotics, mining, agriculture and clean energy, with students able to try their hand at virtual welding at our exhibition stand.

ADELAIDE CAREERS & EMPLOYMENT EXPO

Weld Australia was pleased to be a part of South Australia’s largest Careers and Employment Expo in May. Held at the Adelaide Showground, the Expo hosted over 130 organisations and employers with career opportunities for all ages.

Weld Australia had a very popular stand in one of the ‘Try A Trade’ interactive zones. As always, our cutting edge welding simulators were a real hit with the crowds; we had school kids lining up to try their hand at welding.

The event was tailored especially for school students, parents, teachers, graduates, job seekers, people looking for courses and workers seeking new training options.

The Expo was packed with free advice, with exhibition stands including free career seminars, tips on how to write a resume, and the opportunity to discover jobs in the defence and space industries.

CAREERS EXPOS IN REGIONAL QUEENSLAND

Over the last month, Weld Australia was involved in a careers expo in regional Queensland, helping promoting welding as a highly successful and exciting career to the next generation of workers.

Adam Coorey (Regional Training Coordinator, Weld Australia) was on-site at a careers expo hosted by TAFE Queensland at their Roma and St George campuses.

Weld Australia’s interactive stand at the Careers Expos proved extremely popular with students. Students were keen to try their hand at welding for the first time using our highly interactive Soldamatic augmented reality simulators.

The Expo in regional south-west Queensland provided regional students with the opportunity to discover the diverse range of careers, education, pathways and employment available across the region.

The event included a range of workshops, demonstrations and talks to provide students with the opportunity to see what the workplace is all about.

EXPLORING A CAREER IN WELDING AT GRACE LUTHERAN COLLEGE CABOOLTURE

The spirit of competition was high as staff and students strived for the highest score at a recent demonstration day at Grace Lutheran College in Caboolture. Weld Australia was on-hand with augmented reality welding simulators, joining the Industrial Tech students for some hands-on welding practice using specialised training equipment designed to train students in the art of welding. By developing fine motor skills and good welding practices, the students were able to achieve fantastic results throughout the session.

TRAINING STUDENTS AT ST BRENDAN’S COLLEGE IN YEPPON

Weld Australia was recently on site at St Brendan’s College in Yeppon, putting students through an industry level welding accreditation. The Year 11 Engineering students were given the opportunity to train to AS/NZS ISO 9606.1 Qualification testing of welders. Over 40 students were involved in the training, all of whom were qualified at the end.

The program is great example of how St Brendan’s College is working along-side industry partners towards making students industry-ready before they leave school. This is the second year in a row that the school has facilitated the program for their students.

Using the Soldamatic augmented reality welding simulators, students were able to grasp the basics of welding techniques before applying this knowledge using the College’s MIG industrystandard welders.

The students and teachers instigated a friendly competition during the augmented reality training to see who could achieve the highest score. Students walked away with a qualification that makes them instantly employable.

WELDING FUNDAMENTALS TRAINING PROVES A HIT AT STANWELL POWER STATION

Joe Sandor (Welding Technology Trainer, Weld Australia) recently facilitated an in-house Welding Fundamentals course for 14 students at Stanwell power station in Rockhampton.

The course was tailored especially for Stanwell, and covered welding processes, weld imperfections, preheating and post weld heat treatment, and welding terminology which includes the ISO positioning and processes identification. The course proved to be a hit with all the students, with a range of positive feedback received.

For further details on the course or to tailor an in-house course for your company, visit the Weld Australia website or email training@weldaustralia.com.au

IWI-B PRACTICAL TRAINING IN QUEENSLAND

The Weld Australia team recently delivered practical training in for the International Welding Inspector - Basic (IWI-B) qualification. The practical training was undertaken over the course of two days, with the first day including a review of documentation and the second day spent on welding samples.

These practical training sessions were conducted in Brisbane with students from right across Queensland in attendance. All the students that attended the two days of practical training undertook the rest of the course online.

The IWI-B course provides advanced knowledge of welding and inspection theory and application, including NDT, mechanical and visual inspection techniques, inspection procedures and acceptance criteria, identification of weld imperfections associated with pre-production, fabrication and post fabrication, and more.

An IWI-B qualification is recommended in both AS/NZS ISO 3834 and AS/NZS 1554.1. Welding Inspectors play an important role in performing, supervising and overseeing welding inspection activities in line with the relevant Standards, codes and specifications.

Weld Australia would like to congratulate the following people on becoming newly qualified in May.

AS 1796 CERTIFICATE 1

• Jackson Beath

AS 1796 CERTIFICATE 2

• Jack Chessum

• Lincoln Albanese

AS 1796 CERTIFICATE 3

• Jackson Beath

• Jackson Lunt

AS 1796 CERTIFICATE 3E

• Jackson Beath

• Tyron Ashton

AS 1796 CERTIFICATE 4

• Jack Chessum

AS 1796 CERTIFICATE 5

• Jack Chessum

• Lincoln Albanese

AS 1796 CERTIFICATE 7

• Alex Daly

• Benjamin Regan

• Daimon Vicino

• Jack Maher

• James Amos

• John Gillahan

• Marshall Coulter

• Nathan Shaw

• Reuben Joiner

• Rowland Melville

• Zac Siacci

• Zakariah Brown

AS 1796 CERTIFICATE 8G

• Alexander Marino

• Jack Maher

• Nathan Brown

• Steven Wynen

IIW INTERNATIONAL WELDING ENGINEER (IWE)

• Luke van den Bos

IIW INTERNATIONAL WELDING INSPECTOR STANDARD (IWI-S)

• Akram Khan

• Brian Bunch

• Colby Jachmann

• Dane Barrett

• George Corbet

• Gerry Murphy

• Luke Bourke

• Mark Lamb-Crane

• Michael Seymour

• Paul Furber

• Sameer Sameem

• Simon Pilarski

• Steven Smith

TRAINING FOR MONADELPHOUS IN SINGLETON

Weld Australia recently facilitated an in-house training course for Monadelphous at their Singleton facilities. The course focused on the International Welding Inspector - Basic (IWI-B) qualification Backed by the International Institute of Welding (IIW), the IWI-B qualification expands your career as a welding inspector. This qualification is recommended in both AS/NZS ISO 3834 and AS/NZS 1554.1.

This internationally recognised course provides extensive knowledge surrounding welding, inspection theory and application. It includes theoretical components such as mechanical and visual inspection techniques; inspection procedures and acceptance criteria; identification of weld imperfections associated with pre-production; fabrication and post fabrication; and much more.

The course is delivered online over six live sessions. The course covers: common welding processes; welding symbols and welded joint configurations; welding defects; destructive and non-destructive testing methods; PQR / WPS and welder qualifications; and Australian and International welding Standards. This highly engaging online course will start on 17 July 2023. Get in now, before its too late.

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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. Kicking off on 18 July 2023, there are limited spots available for this course.

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An AS1796 Welding certificate is by far the most well known and requested welder certification nationally. It is used in both structural and pressure equipment Standards. Delivered live online over 15 sessions, this course covers safety precautions, welding terms and symbols, preparation and set up, cutting and gouging, arc conditions, procedures and more. This highly engaging online course will start on 14 August 2023

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IIW 2023 SINGAPORE: LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER

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 30 June June: IIW IWE and IIW IWT EA2.1/TA2.1 Online Exam

• Friday 30 June: AS 1796 Cert 1 -9 Theory exam (TAFE Gippsland)

• Tuesday 4 July: IIW IWI-S (WTE-S) and IWI-B (WTE-B) Online exam

• Wednesday 19 July: National Welding Supervisor Exam B1 & B2 (Training)

• Tuesday 1 August: IIW IWI-B and IWI-S WTE-S and WTE-B Online Exam

• Wednesday 9 August: IIW IWS SA2 (Online Exam)

CASTOTUBE®: A COST-EFFECTIVE SOLUTION FOR INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS

Developed by Castolin Eutectic, CastoTube® is a highly cost-effective solution for plant productivity and exceptional wear resistance.

CastoTube® is made of a mild steel tube that has been internally wearfaced with TeroMatec® 4666 alloy, providing the exceptional wear resistance of the wellknown 4666 CastoDur Diamond Plates® and meeting the market demand for erosion-resistant pipe sections and elbows.

One of the key advantages of CastoTubes® is that they offer excellent wear resistance, making them highly suitable to be installed in extremely demanding applications. This is because the TeroMatec® 4666 alloy used in the internal wearfacing is designed to withstand severe abrasion and erosion up to 1649°C service temperatures.

As such, CastoTubes® can be perfect for use in highly demanding applications where there is high material flow with abrasive particles like gravel, mineral particles, rocks and sand, making them ideal for industries such as cement and concrete, mines and quarries, sand and gravel pits, shredders and recycling plants, iron and steel mills, cement and ready-mix concrete plants, brickworks, foundries and coking plants, incineration plants, and electric power stations.

CastoTubes® are also highly cost-effective. They are lightweight, easy to replace and easy to join, meaning they can be installed with standard flanges quickly and efficiently. To avoid expensive forming operations of flat plates into tubes, Castolin Eutectic also created seamless small-diameter CastoTubes®.

Tubes with a minimum internal diameter of 82mm are available, with a maximum length of 3m. Virtually any inner diameter from the range of 82 to 303mm can be produced by applying a different wearfacing thickness

inside the standard base tube. This allows a smooth joint to the existing installation, so as to avoid turbulent media flow. Additionally, its absence of harmful linear weld joints means that they can operate at high pressures.

CastoTubes® offer exceptional wear resistance, are highly cost-effective, lightweight, easy to replace and easy to join, available in small diameters and suitable for use in extremely harsh conditions. For a cost-effective solution that can withstand the extreme conditions of industrial applications, reduce downtime and increase the reliability and productivity of plant components, CastoTubes® can be the perfect option.

For more information, visit smenco.com.au

This editorial was supplied by SMENCO.

There are two fusion welding courses that adhere to ISO 9606 Qualification test of welders on Training.gov.au. This is the authoritative source of nationally recognised training and Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). These two courses were developed in Victoria in 2018 and use augmented reality welding simulators as a key component of the training.

TRANSITION WORKERS

To be awarded a certificate for the Course in Fusion Welding to AS/NZS ISO 9606 for Transition Workers, you must successfully complete seven units of competency (four core and three elective). Core units:

• Simulate fusion welding processes using augmented reality equipment

• Identify welding processes, safe welding practices and use of hand and power tools

• Interpret and apply AS/NZS ISO 9606 for fusion welding processes

• Perform fusion welding procedures to meet the procedures of ISO 96061 (Steels – carbon steels)

EXPERIENCED WELDERS

To be awarded a Statement of Attainment for the Course in Fusion Welding to AS/NZS ISO 9606 for Experienced Welders, you must successfully complete three units of competency (one core and two elective). The core unit is: Interpret and apply AS/NZS ISO 9606 for fusion welding processes.

FURTHER INFORMATION

For further information, contact: training@weldaustralia.com.au

ENROL IN A FUSION WELDING COURSE TODAY

Enrol in a fusion welding course through any Advanced Welder Training Centre below.

ACT

Canberra Institute of Technology cit.edu.au

81 Mildura Street, Fyshwick

Queensland TAFE Queensland tafeqld.edu.au

• Cairns Campus: Gatton, Newton, Eureka and, Wilkinson Streets, Manunda

• Townsville (Trade Centre Bohle) Campus: 763 Ingham Road, Bohle

• Toowoomba Campus: 100 Bridge Street, Toowoomba City

• Ashmore Campus: Benowa Road & Heeb Street, Ashmore

• Nambour Campus: 91 Windsor Road, Burnside

• Bundaberg Campus: 118 Walker Street, Bundaberg West

Tasmania Tasmanian Minerals and Energy Council tasminerals.com.au

13 Wellington Street, Burnie

Victoria Box Hill Institute boxhill.edu.au

465 Elgar Road, Box Hill, Melbourne

Bendigo TAFE bendigotafe.edu.au

23 Mundy Street, Bendigo

Federation University federation.edu.au

Lydiard Street South, Ballarat

For further information, contact Michelle Bignold on m.bignold@weldaustralia.com.au