Dr. Jerry Gould, EWI’s Technology Leader for Resistance and Solid-State Welding, was recently published in the January 2012 issue of Welding Journal.  The article’s overview of joining technology examines resistance welding, mechanical fasteners, and ultrasonic welding. 

Dr. Jerry Gould

 Gould states that “aluminum generally cannot be implemented in vehicle construction without an associated manufacturing infrastructure.  A key element of that infrastructure is welding.”  

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EWI and Solidica recently launched a new joint venture to commercialize Ultrasonic Additive Manufacturing (UAM) technology and equipment. Fabrisonic, LLC now offers a product line of UAM machinery for both research and industrial environments. UAM is a disruptive technology that gives manufacturers a new, faster, and greener way to create metal parts with highly complex geometries.

 The low temperature process allows bonding of dissimilar materials into metal matrix composites:

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 Or if you have any questions about this process, call us at 614.688.5000 or you may email us your questions at info@fabrisonic.com.

WELCOME to our newest members:

Marinette Marine Corporation is a subsidiary of Fincantieri, one of Europe’s largest shipbuilders.  Their innovative manufacturing techniques allow them to build some of the most technologically advanced vessels in the world.

Pandjiris is recognized as the leader in North America in providing solutions for Fixed MIG (GMAW) subarc (SAW), TIG (GTAW) and plasma (PAW) welding applications.

Sonics and Materials Inc.  makes standard and customized ultrasonic equipment.  For over 40 years they have been a world leader in the fields of liquid processing, ultrasonic welding and plastics assembly.

Exotic Metals Forming Company of Kent, WA, a leader in state-of-the art, high-temperature, high-strength sheet metal designs and fabrications for the aerospace industry.

Is your company an EWI member? No…what are you waiting for?!

Eventually, that curiosity led me to a degree in Welding Engineering from OSU, followed by a great first-decade of my working career at a major automotive company.  Through events that are irrelevant, I was fortunate to end up here at EWI – where I get to see a TON of different products being manufactured in all kinds of different ways - which really feeds my passion. 

I think it’s important to note, though, that as I’ve gotten older – that passion for manufacturing has changed slightly, and I’ve grown more and more enamoured with the thought of making manufacturing more cost effective in the USA.  That’s why when I saw this video today, it really hit home.  It’s an excerpt from an NBC News story talking about a special furniture maker who has re-patriotized jobs.  I encourage you to take a look at it, and challenge you to think deeply about its implications on your business.

There’s one particular line in the video that keeps bouncing around in my head.  Around the 6:35 mark of the video, Harry Smith says “They’re not waiting for the economy to bounce back. They’re pitching in to see that it does.” 

So what about you?  Have you done anything to influence the rebirth of manufacturing in the USA?  If you’re on EWI’s site, reading this blog, I have to think that in some way – you can have an impact.  Let us help you figure out how.  It’s my passion.

The interview took place as part of a roundtable on the future of manufacturing with U.S. Commerce Secretary, John Bryson. You can view the news segment on EWI’s YouTube channel by visiting http://www.youtube.com/embed/l52N2Dih8L4?rel=0.

After the tour, Secretary Bryson shared brief remarks about the importance of manufacturing in America with the audience of over sixty Ohio business and community leaders. A closed-press roundtable on the Future of Manufacturing followed, and then the floor was opened to questions from the audience.  

Read the press release describing the event.

EWI President & CEO Henry Cialone talks with Secretary Bryson during the tour of EWI.

Roundtable on the Future of American Manufacturing

Over 60 central-Ohio business and community leaders attended.

Dr. Henry Cialone and Secretary Bryson. That's right: "We do cool stuff" at EWI.

During the visit, Secretary Bryson will also tour EWI and will witness some of EWI’s latest manufacturing technologies, including Laser Paint Stripping, AcousTech™ Machining, EWI AdvanceWelder, and more.

You will find the official press release related to the event below. 

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Tomorrow: Commerce Secretary John Bryson to Travel to Columbus, Ohio

Secretary will Tour Manufacturing Facility and Meet with Local Business Leaders

WASHINGTON – On Friday, January 27, three days after attending the President’s State of the Union address, Commerce Secretary and former CEO John Bryson will travel to Columbus, Ohio, where he will tour Entrotech, a manufacturing facility, and meet with local business leaders.  The Secretary will also give brief remarks at EWI, about the Department of Commerce’s focus on supporting American manufacturers so they are able to build their products in America and sell them everywhere around the globe. Following his remarks, the Secretary will attend a closed-press State of the Union/White House Business Council Roundtable discussion with business leaders.

Secretary Bryson was recently named by the President to co-chair the White House Office of Manufacturing Policy to help better coordinate policy across the entire administration. The Commerce Department also helps support manufacturers in several ways, including recently creating the National Advanced Manufacturing Partnership Program Office to bring together stakeholders and drive investments in advanced manufacturing.  And through the Department’s trade specialists – serving all 50 states and located in more than 70 countries – Commerce works daily to connect U.S. businesses looking to export with buyers overseas.

WHO:             U.S. Commerce Secretary John Bryson

WHEN:          Tomorrow, Friday, January 27, 2012

9:00 to 10:00 am         Secretary Bryson tours Entrotech (Tour is open to B-roll)

Entrotech

1245 Kinnear Rd.

Columbus, OH  43210

Media Arrival Time 8:45 am

10:30 to 10:40 am       Secretary Bryson gives brief remarks before State of the Union/White House Business Council Roundtable.

EWI

1250 Arthur E Adams Dr.

Columbus, OH  43221

 Media Arrival Time 10:15 am

 RSVP:            This event is open to the press. For media who wish to RSVP for this event, contact Brad Carroll at bcarroll@doc.gov.

The article discusses the difficulties a distributor of welding products can get have when the filler metal specifications don’t require enough testing to meet customer specifications, and what a distributor can to do close the gap and get the sale.

Post manufacturing conformance testing is a service offered by EWI Lab Services.  It can involve any of our core services including welding, mechanical testing, metallurgical analysis, corrosion testing, NDE, and specialty tests like diffusible hydrogen testing per AWS A4.3, CTOD testing per BSI 7448, or chemical analysis using our Leco GDS-500. 

In addition, some manufacturers requiremetallurgical testing that involves metallurgical preparation (mounting and polishing) specimens per ASTM E3, hardness testing using vickers, rockwell or knoop scales, ferrite content per ASTM E562, or others.  EWI has full metallurgical preparation capabilities and many years of experience.

Contact Andy Joseph, Director of EWI Lab Services- 614-688-5196,ajoseph@ewi.org, www.ewi.org/labservices.

Low Temperature CTOD Test

EWI offers courses in all key areas of materials joining technology. Courses are taught by professionals who relate course material to real world applications. Courses are available in one or multiple-day formats and can be delivered at your company or at EWI. Hands-on instruction in a lab environment is frequently included and each course can be customized to address applications specific to your operations.

EWI’s Professional Engineering Courses are categorized by type of joining process or expertise.

Subjects include but are not limited to:

• Fundamentals of Welding Engineering
• Arc Welding and Automation
• Brazing and Soldering
• Laser Processes
• Microjoining and Plastics
• Nondestructive Evaluation
• Plastics
• Resistance Welding
• Solid-State Welding
• Adhesive Joining & Surface Preparation
• Welding Design

Check the  calendar for our open enrollment courses scheduled throughout the year.  If you would prefer to train a group of five or more individuals at the same time, we can offer a customized (or standard) agenda to meet your company’s specific needs.   For more information including courses offered, detailed outlines, and pricing please contact Leah Kohr at 614-688-5049 or education@ewi.org.