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Date(s) - 08/30/2016
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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DoD maintenance facilities possess a wide variety of metalworking capabilities with multiple welding techniques. Many of these welding processes, and the associated inspections and training, are applicable to numerous weapons platforms and have many commercial industrial applications.
Some of the welding technologies used by DoD include:
- Gas metal arc welding-pulse (GMAW-P) – a technique that uses a pulse current which reduces the required heat input, giving welders better control of heat when welding on hard materials;
- Electron beam welding – precision welding that uses extremely high energy density to minimize the impact of the heat by producing a small heat-affected zone;
- Heads-up-display (HUD) welding – a real-time analysis of the welding process that provides instant feedback in the operators’ helmet, reducing costly repairs and rework of welds;
- Laser welding – a high-speed welding capability for carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, and dissimilar metals.
This forum will discuss some of the welding techniques/technologies being employed in DoD maintenance depots to reduce costs and increase weld reliability, and also describe the associated inspection processes and training programs. Please join us and participate in the exchange of information and ideas.
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