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1 FEBRUARYTECHNICALMEETING
2 CHAIRMANrsquoSMESSAGE
2 MEETINGSPEAKERS
3 PATRONrsquoS FUND
3 ONE PERSON CANMADE ADIFFERENCE
4 JANUARY TECHMEETING NOTES
4 UPCOMINGEVENTS
5 SCHOLARSHIPOPPORTUNITIES
5 BECOME AMEMBER
6 ASK THE WELDINGENGINEER
7 VALUE OFSTANDARDS
8 HOTLINE
9 EDITORrsquoS NOTE
10 2014 LADIESrsquoNIGHT PARTY
FEBRUARY 2014Inside This Issue February 13 2014
Technical MeetingPatronrsquos Night
Follow Usawsdetroitorg
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS530 Welcome and dinner600 AWS Detroit section updates and
Patronrsquos Awards ndash Tom Slawnykand Joe Beckham
615 Latest trends in LightweightTechnologies (Hydroforming ampHot Stamping)
715 Schuler Hydroforming Tour(Canton)
800 Closing
RSVPRSVP by February 10 2013 to ensuredinner and a seatRSVP to Matt Height via emailmattheightluvatacom or by phone740-272-6634
As the technological and global market leader in metal forming Schuler suppliesmachines production lines dies process know-how and services for the entire metal-working industry Our clients include car manufacturers and their suppliers as wellas companies in the household equipment forging energy and electrical industrySchuler is also the market leader in minting technology The company is representedby its own facilities and sales offices in forty nations around the world
The Schuler Group can trace its roots back to a locksmith shop founded by LouisSchuler in 1839 The company has produced metal-working machines since 1852Schuler subsequently emerged as the international flagship company in the pressmanufacturing industry In addition to its numerous foreign subsidiaries the SchulerGroup also comprises Muumlller Weingarten which it acquired in April 2007
Disclaimer AWS Technical nights are open to all members and non-members of the American Welding SocietyWe encourage that members bring students and non-members to learn more about our organization and industry
SPEAKERSDaniel Hille ndash Sales amp Product
Manager Hydraulic PressTechnology
Klaus Hertell ndash General ManagerHydroforming Technology Center
LOCATIONSchuler Incorporated
7145 Commerce Blvd Canton MI 48187
ldquoLatest Trends inLightweight Technologiesrdquo
FEBRUARY 2014This Issue of the Bulletin
can be viewed on the web at
awsdetroitorg
ChairmanTOM SPARSCHU
First Vice ChairDAN WELLMAN
Second Vice ChairWESLEY DONETH
SecretaryDAVID BENETEAU
TreasurerANDRE YOUNG
Bulletin EditorROBIN MICHON
WebmasterROD BEREZNICKI
Hot Line CoordinatorERIC PAKALNINS
Meeting ReservationsMATT HEIGHT
AdvertisingRUSS WEBSTER
Assistant SecretariesTOM SLAWNYK
TYLER ALEXANDERVIJI KURUVILLA
For Advertising OpportunitiesContact Russ Webster
810-602-9748
Affiliated With
You and your AWS The AWS ndash Detroit Section has over 950 members
They get their monthly copy of the Welding Journal theyoccasionally reference a welding standard published bythe AWS they rarely attend a monthly TechnicalMeeting they infrequently bother to return the ExecutiveCommittee ballot and often they are ldquono showsrdquo at AWSsocialnetworking events
They (or their employers) pay for their membershipbut are they really only members of the National AWS Many may as wellnot even be on our local Sectionrsquos membership roster Theyrsquore not getting their moneyrsquos worth
The 25 voting members of the AWS ndash Detroit Executive Committee andan additional number of non-voting enthusiasts try to make the local Sectiona valuable and meaningful experience but we need your help
Please help us what do you want of your local Section Give me a callat (586) 979-7495 or e-mail me at sparschugmailcom
Tom Sparschu
Chairmanrsquos Message
Tom Sparschu
Daniel HilleSales amp Product Manager Hydraulic Press TechnologySchuler Incorporated Canton MI
Daniel Hille has been with Schuler for 8 years As Sales ampProduct Manager-Hydraulic Press Technology he iscurrently responsible for all new hydraulic press projectsfor Schuler in the US and Canada During his time withSchuler Daniel has had six yearsrsquo experience as Product
Manager worldwide and simultaneously as Project Manager for hotstamping systems including four hot stamping installations for VolkswagenDaniel has diploma in mechanical engineering from University of Karlsruhe
Klaus HertellGeneral Manager Hydroforming Technology CenterSchuler Incorporated Canton MI
Klaus Hertell has been with Schuler for 14 years and isGeneral Manager of Schulerrsquos Hydroforming Center inCanton MI Together with two co-workers Klaus startedthe Schuler Hydroform US business in 2002 He isresponsible for all engineering and technical aspects of the
hydroform business at Schuler Klaus holds a Master degree in EngineeringManagement from University of Michigan Prior to his work at Schuler heworked for Siempelkamp Pressen in Germany
Technical Meeting Speakers(continued)
Daniel Hille
Klaus Hertell
Patronrsquos Fund As the Patronrsquos Committee ChairI would like to thank those generouscompanies and individuals whohave contributed so far to the fund
2013-2014 Current PatronsAET Integration Inc
ARO Welding Technologies Inc
ATI Industrial Automation
Robert Francis Cahill
Centerline (Windsor) Limited
Dengensha America Corp
FUSION Welding Solutions
Genesis Systems Group
GROSSEL TOOL Co
Industrial Control Repair (ICR)
KUKA Robotics
LEONI Engineering Products andServices Inc
LUVATA
Matuschek
Nick amp Ilse Hamers
Obara Corp USA
RoMan Manufacturing Inc
The Ohio State University WeldingEngineering Alumni
Vulcanmasters Welding CompanyInc
Multi-Contact
Prof Hongyan Zhang
One Person Can Make aDifferenceSubmitted by Donald F Maatz JrPast Chair ndash AWS-Detroit Section
It is no secret that each of us has an impact on and is affected by thosearound us Be it through professional social public or personal contactwe learn and grow from each experience In other words no matter whatform the interaction takes it leaves an impression for good or ill on thosearound us As a proud Past-Chair of the AWS-Detroit Section it has beenmy privilege and pleasure to see the positive effect that we as an organizationcan have on others whether they are a part of the welding communityor not However even I was surprised when informed about one suchinteraction and the affect it had on someone I did not even know Anindividual not from the Detroit area or even a part of the weldingcommunity
To set the stage one must understand that I did not consider myparticipation in the AWS-Detroit Section when I moved into the downriverarea Grosse Ile to be exact But considering that most section events areheld either north or west of the city I typically had more than a few minuteson my hands during the ride home after a section activity One way I utilizedthe time was to call friends and family (hands free of course) and discussthe news and events of the day My sister Elizabeth was especiallyintrigued by the amount of scholarship work we (as a section) were a partof Well unbeknownst to me she was relaying the subject matter of ourtalks to her husband Steve and his father Robert (Bob) Francis Cahill Bobtook a very keen interest not only in our efforts with regards to scholarshipsbut also with the field of welding and continually peppered both Elizabethand Steve for information
This curiosity came naturally to Bob the first in his family to graduatefrom college when he earned a degree in civil engineering from OregonState University He was also a veteran of World War II who eventuallyserved as a navigatorbombardier on a B-52 An accomplished civilengineer Bob was part of the team that created a football field sized platformthat moved rockets from the hanger to the launching pad He was alsoa member of the Society of Automotive Engineers Bob Cahill passed awayon September 6 2012 He was 91 years old
When the story of Bobrsquos passing reached me from my sister it came inthe context of the family wanting to know how they could help the AWS-Detroit Section in their scholarship efforts To put it mildly I was morethan a bit surprised at this request However once I heard the back storyI was stunned Here is a retired Air Force officer living on the other sideof the country who wants to help the Detroit section make a difference Iwas told the reason the AWS-Detroit Section was selected by the familywas that Bob became excited about welding as he researched the subjectparticularly how materials could be used together in unique ways andwanted to help make the industry more viable Apparently classes onwelding were not an option when he went to school To help fulfill therequest of the family and to honor his memory the AWS-Detroit Sectionhas used the contributions from a memorial fund created in Bobrsquos memoryand made Robert Francis Cahill a Patron of the section As with all otherdonations to our sectionrsquos Patrons Fund the contributions in Bobrsquos namewill be used solely to fund scholarship activities in the section Mr Cahillhas accomplished his final mission
AWS Patrons collectively provide annualfunding for scholarships toward anAssociate Certificate in Welding
Technology or a Bachelor of Sciencedegree in Welding Engineering or
Manufacturing Technology For moreinformation please contact AWS-
Patronrsquos Committee Chair Joe Beckham
January Tech Meeting NotesSubmitted by Susann Morfino Section reporterphotographer
Januaryrsquos Technical Meeting was held at the EWI facility in MadisonHeights Michigan Despite the slow and snowy road conditionsapproximately 60 people were in attendance The eveningrsquos presentersincluded Sean Gleeson from EWI Jeff Grivas of Easom Automation andBill Forquer with Real Weld Systems
During the presentation Ron Brown (EWI) was excited to report that NewYork Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that EWI will manage and staffthe new ldquoBuffalo-Niagara Advanced Manufacturingrdquo facility This will bea state of the art facility to support the growth of the manufacturingindustry also known as the ldquoBuffalo Billion Investment Development PlanrdquoThe facility will be in downtown Buffalo for the first two years while apermanent site is selected
Interesting technology developments within EWI Easom and Real WeldSystems were discussed and presented by each of the speakers
After the presentations all were invited to tour the Easom facility Severalldquohands-on demonstrationsrdquo for Easomrsquos new weld testing technology andof the ldquoReal Weld Systemsrdquo were available and several of the guests triedtheir welding skills against the computer
The AWS Detroit Section drew names for a free ldquocouplesrdquo ticket to its annualLadies Night event to be held April 12 2014 at the Detroit MGM GrandOur winner was John Bohr of General Motors
Check out more of the January Technical Night photos on the events pageof our website wwwawsdetroitorg
March 13-14 2014ABB Americas Technology Days
Auburn Hills MI
March 19-20 2014Manufacturing in America Symposium
Detroit MI
April 12 2014AWS Detroit ndash Ladies Night
Detroit MI
April 14 2014AWS District 11 ndash Quiz the Experts
Lansing MI
Upcoming EventsSee our website for a complete listing
AWS Detroit Section invites YOU to become a memberWhat a better time of the year to step out and do something different February is typically a
ldquoslowrdquo month for a lot of people The holidays are past and wersquore already five weeks into the NewYear Some of our resolutions are burning strong and some like the fireworks in July have fizzled out
Join the American Welding Society (memberships are available all year long) Come out andmeet the many other individuals who have ldquoweldingrdquo in common Whether yoursquore a seasonedwelder a weld engineer a technician a student an educator an artistic welder a hobbyist welderor even the ldquodo-it-yourselfrdquo garage welder yoursquoll find that there is something for everyone
See the AWS Detroit Section Website membership application or the AWS national siteapplication to join the American Welding Society today
I wanted to update everyone on some information regarding scholarshipsand foundation news Spring is coming which means itrsquos time to fill outthose scholarship applications again The Welding Industry has shown
strong demands in several industry sectors for many years and is continuing to growfor many years to come Many have decided to follow a career in welding by enrollingin Universities Community Colleges and Technical Schools AWS Detroit sectionwants to help eligible students receive scholarships
Take a moment to look at our website and review the announcement letter and onlineapplication It never hurts to get that information in early The due date for applicationsis April 1 2014 We distributed over $37500 last year and plan to continue supportingour students interested in the welding field - you are our future If you receive our bulletinand know of a student who may qualify please suggest they apply more informationcan be found under awsdetroitorg
Scholarship Opportunities
Viji Kuruvilla
Submitted by Viji Kuruvilla President amp CEO Genesis Quality Systems Inc(248) 377-1788 wwwgenesisqscom
Q
A
Ask the Welding EngineerBy Donald F Maatz Jr
We weld mostly aluminum extrusions in our shopand I have been told we have a couple of choices
for aluminum welding wire What choices do we haveand what are the differences
To help answer this question I have reached out to fellow AWS-Detroitsection Executive Board member Wes Doneth of Fronius USA LLC Wesis the Area Sales Manager (Michigan amp Indiana) for Fronius USA LLCand a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
ldquoThis a great question Aluminum extrusions are primarilymade from 6000 series aluminum The 6000 series alloys
composed of Aluminum and Magnesium Silicide (Mg2Si) are verycrack sensitive when welded The primary issues are twofold in thatany welding must not only be done with the correct alloy but alsothe correct amount of it A simple test to verify the need for a fillerwould be to make an autogenous GTAW weld on the extrusionThe cracks should be visible immediately upon cooling thusvalidating that it is important to use enough filler when using GTAWAn example of the incorrect amount of filler leading to cracks canoccur with GMAW if you over penetrate and ldquodiluterdquo the weldingwire in the base metal The two most common filler metal alloysare 4043 and 5356 with other less common alloys being 40475556 or 5183 I would be remiss if I did not also let you know thatthe 6000 series aluminum is the most heat conductive alloy besidesthe 1000 series (essentially pure aluminum) and can be difficultto weld with lack of fusion and cold lap the most commondiscontinuities Crater cracks are also more of an issue so a propercrater fill technique is recommended It is also important toremember that you should never mix 4043 and 5356 in a weldThe combination creates a highly crack sensitive condition So ifin doubt grind out the old weld to pure base metal
The two common alloys have their positives and negatives 4043is a great all around alloy that gives a nice appearance and goodweldability It is very common choice for welding extrusions andwill normally yield deep penetration with GMAW As a result 4043is often preferred by manual welders Some negatives are that ithas low ductility meaning it will break normally before it bends(not to be confused with brittle) 4043 is more prone to crater cracksThis means that as with all aluminum welding a proper craterfill technique is recommended Also if you plan to anodize thepart the welds will turn black so be aware 4043 is also more difficultto feed so a good push pull system is a must
As for 5356 it is great for increased strength and ductility Itwill also anodize and will not turn black but the color match willnot be perfect 5356 also is less susceptible to crater cracks but aproper crater fill technique is still recommended 5356 hasMagnesium in it so when GMAW welding smut will be present alongthe weld toes 5356 also does not ldquowetrdquo as well and normally isnot as visually appealing as 4043 Finally 5356 does not carry asmuch amperage as 4043 so it will not penetrate the base metalas easilyrdquoIf you have more questions about this topic Wes can be reached at Fronius USALLC 10421 Citation Drive Suite 1100 Brighton MI 48116 Tel 810-844-2800Mobile 810-333-5008 donethwesleyfroniuscom
References 1) AWS A510A510M2012 (ISO 18273)
Send your questions to Don dmaatzromanengcom ndash subject linelsquoAsk the Welding Engineerrsquo
Donald F Maatz Jr is with RoMan EngineeringServices and serves in the capacity of LaboratoryManager He is past-chairman of the AWS-Detroit Section and serves on the D8D and D89Automotive Welding Committees
The US Department of Commerce tellsus that standards and conformityassessment impact more than 80 ofglobal commodity trade From design andmanufacturing to distribution andmarketing all aspects of your industryrsquosproducts and services are affected at somepoint by standardization
Hundreds of standards developing organizations(SDOs) and consortia are engaged in the creation andmaintenance of standards used in virtually every industrysector These SDOs ndash and the experts who populate theircommittees ndash work to enhance quality of life and improvethe competitiveness of US businesses operating in theglobal marketplace
The American Welding Society is the primary SDOproducing codes specifications guides recommendedpractices and books related to welding and joining TheAWS Technical Services Staff works with over 200 technicalcommittees to create approve and publish more than230 technical documents for the welding industryincluding one of the worldrsquos most widely used standardD11D11M Structural Welding Code-Steel
Unfortunately in recent years there has been a steadydecline in participation in the AWS standardsdevelopment activities Your help is needed to reverse thisalarming trend
Companies and individuals that participate instandards development activities stand to gain a morecompetitive advantage than those who do not participateThe participants get insider knowledge and early accessto information are able to exert influence on technicalcontent and they have the potential to develop newmarkets for products services and technologies
I would like to encourage our members to review theAWS Technical Committees and Standards Program andget involved wwwawsorgwatechnicalcomm_standhtml
Dan Galiher
Value of StandardsSubmitted by Dan Galiher member of the Detroit Sectionrsquos Executive Committee and Chair of the AWS D8 AutomotiveWelding Technical Committee
February HotlineR amp E Automated AcquiresRoMan Engineering Services
RampE Automated Systems recently announcedthat it acquired RoMan Engineering Services(RES) a subsidiary of RoMan ManufacturingInc As of January 13 2014 RES became apart of R amp E Automated RampE acquired RoManEngineering Services in order to provide itscustomers with expanded resources andexpertise in welding engineering services andsupport In acquiring RES RampE Automatedincreased its professional engineering staffand added a world class weld amp metallurgicaltesting laboratory to its well establishedwelding engineering consulting amp servicesgroup RampE continually looks to expand theareas of service within manufacturingtechnologies and remains committed tosupporting the welding industry and adaptingto changes within the manufacturingenvironment such as recently adding a laserwelding lab for weld developmentprototypeservice build amp training and astate of the art training center RampE AutomatedSystems continues to offer manufacturingindustry expertise in the areas of controlsPLCengineering amp support robot programmingmechanical design laser welding training rollerhemming prototype amp service build projectamp quality management
Detroit Section Welding Education SeriesMark Gugel has announced that the springedition of the new AWS ndash Detroit SectionWelding Education Series will be co-sponsoredby Stanley Engineered Fastening (formerlyEmhart) and will cover both theory andapplication for automotive and constructionuse of drawn arc welded studs and nuts Thetwo-hour one-evening session will be heldApril 29 More information will follow in theMarch eBulletin
PhillipTempleHonored Phillip I Templepresident of
eNergy Wise Consulting and former memberof the AWS Detroit Section Executive Com -mittee was honored by AWS with the SamuelWylie Miller Memorial Medal Award at the AWS Awards Ceremony on November 192013 during Fabtech in Chicago Phil ispictured above with Dr John C Lippold Chairof the AWS Awards Committee to his leftand Nancy C Cole AWS President to hisright The Samuel Wylie Miller MemorialMedal Award honors former AWS PresidentMiller and is awarded for meritorious achieve -ments that have contributed conspicuouslyto the advancement of the art and science ofwelding and cutting
EWI to Spur Economic Opportunity in Western NY
New York Governor Andrew MCuomo announced on January16 2014 that EWI (formerly
known as Edison Welding Institute) will operatethe Advanced Manufacturing Institute a state-of-the-art facility to support the growth ofWestern New Yorkrsquos manufacturing sectoras part of the Buffalo Billion initiative to spureconomic development opportunities in theregion An $8M Buffalo Billion grant to supportthe development of the new institute wasalso approved by the Empire State DevelopmentBoard of Directors The Advanced ManufacturingInstitute will be a shared services enterprisethat provides support to commercialize appliedresearch to develop more efficient operationalprocesses and to facilitate entry into newmarkets EWI has been selected as the partnerto operate the new Institute which will leverageEWIrsquos capabilities to help the industry resolvemanufacturing process and production issuesand make operations more competitive throughmanufacturing technology innovation TheInstitute will also have world-class technical
Do you have a Hotlinearticle for March Please contact Eric Pakalnins byFebruary 19 for publication atepakalninsromanengcom
Continued on page 9
Editorrsquos NotesWow We have a lot of
information to share thismonth The next few monthswill be filled with a whirlwindof activity Keep yourself up-to-date by monitoring our eventspagecalendar on the AWSDetroit website
Thank you to everyone whocame out to the January technight ndash what a great way tostart out the year with a nicegroup of people I encourageyou to invite friends colleaguesandor students to anyall ofour events And if you canvolunteer to help with any of theeventsmeetings please do nothesitate to contact ourChairman Tom Sparschu WeLOVE Volunteers
Finally Irsquod like to propose a new column for our e-bulletin a ldquoMeet our Members Sectionrdquo I think this would be a great place to have members let us know what they do in the welding world and what other interests they have Send me your comments or thoughts about this
Have a great month Donrsquotforget to follow us on Facebookand stay connected with us onLinked-In
~ Robin
February Hotline (continued)
capabilities in areas including Flexible Automation and Controls Advanced MaterialsAdditive Processes and Advanced Fabrication Technical capabilities will be built in phasesdriven by industry demand for technology services in each area The search is continuingfor the Institutersquos permanent facility A temporary location has been identified at the formerSmart Pill building at 847 Main Street in the city of Buffalo with Institute operations slatedto begin in mid-2014 It is envisioned that nearly 50 of the space will be dedicated tolaboratories and the balance of the space being filled by large meeting rooms cafeteriaand flexible office space
In Memory of Thomas W Shearer JrAge 90 lifelong resident of Auburn Hills and former welding supervision at Fisher BodyManufacturing Development Department in Warren passed away January 13 of Alzheimerrsquosdisease Tom was AWS ndash Detroit Section Chairman in 197778 He also served on numerouslocal and national AWS committees He was pre-deceased by his wife Jayne Memorialtributes can be made to the Thomas and Jayne Shearer Educational Fund AvondaleEducational Foundation 2940 Waukegan Street Auburn Hills MI 48326-3264 or theAlzheimerrsquos Association 25200 Telegraph Rd Suite 100 Southfield MI 48033
Sheet Metal Conference XVI Call for PapersDo you or someone you know have a new idea or exciting project that the sheet metalwelding community would be interested in hearing about Write a technical paper andpresent it at the next Sheet Metal Welding Conference We need your help to keep thisconference as the premier venue for the presentation of sheet metalwelding technology development Please visit wwwawsdetroitorgfor an application form and more details For questions contact Hui-Ping Wang (hui-pingwanggmcom) or Jerry Gould (jgouldewicom) Completed applications can be e-mailed to smwcpaperawsdetroitorg Hurry the deadline is March 31 2014
bull Cocktails amp Hor drsquooeuvresbull Sit-down dinnerbull Live dance musicbull Every lady gets a giftbull Open Barbull Socialize with old friendsamp colleagues
bull Large raffle prizes
bull After glow snacksbull Network with clientsbull Surprisesbull Reward key employeesbull On-site hotelbull Free valet parkingbull Try your hand at thetables or slots
bull Cocktails amp Hor drsquooeuvresbull Sit-down dinnerbull Live dance musicbull Every lady gets a giftbull Open Barbull Socialize with old friendsamp colleagues
bull Large raffle prizes
bull After glow snacksbull Network with clientsbull Surprisesbull Reward key employeesbull On-site hotelbull Free valet parkingbull Try your hand at thetables or slots
For more informationClick on wwwawskukanaocomevent_links2014
ladiesnightladies_night_2014
Or Contact Dan Wellman(586) 291-6446 or danwellmanobarausacom
WOWThe 74th AnnualLadiesrsquo Night
Gala Dinner Danceand Bash
This event helps support our scholarship and educational programs
FEBRUARY 2014This Issue of the Bulletin
can be viewed on the web at
awsdetroitorg
ChairmanTOM SPARSCHU
First Vice ChairDAN WELLMAN
Second Vice ChairWESLEY DONETH
SecretaryDAVID BENETEAU
TreasurerANDRE YOUNG
Bulletin EditorROBIN MICHON
WebmasterROD BEREZNICKI
Hot Line CoordinatorERIC PAKALNINS
Meeting ReservationsMATT HEIGHT
AdvertisingRUSS WEBSTER
Assistant SecretariesTOM SLAWNYK
TYLER ALEXANDERVIJI KURUVILLA
For Advertising OpportunitiesContact Russ Webster
810-602-9748
Affiliated With
You and your AWS The AWS ndash Detroit Section has over 950 members
They get their monthly copy of the Welding Journal theyoccasionally reference a welding standard published bythe AWS they rarely attend a monthly TechnicalMeeting they infrequently bother to return the ExecutiveCommittee ballot and often they are ldquono showsrdquo at AWSsocialnetworking events
They (or their employers) pay for their membershipbut are they really only members of the National AWS Many may as wellnot even be on our local Sectionrsquos membership roster Theyrsquore not getting their moneyrsquos worth
The 25 voting members of the AWS ndash Detroit Executive Committee andan additional number of non-voting enthusiasts try to make the local Sectiona valuable and meaningful experience but we need your help
Please help us what do you want of your local Section Give me a callat (586) 979-7495 or e-mail me at sparschugmailcom
Tom Sparschu
Chairmanrsquos Message
Tom Sparschu
Daniel HilleSales amp Product Manager Hydraulic Press TechnologySchuler Incorporated Canton MI
Daniel Hille has been with Schuler for 8 years As Sales ampProduct Manager-Hydraulic Press Technology he iscurrently responsible for all new hydraulic press projectsfor Schuler in the US and Canada During his time withSchuler Daniel has had six yearsrsquo experience as Product
Manager worldwide and simultaneously as Project Manager for hotstamping systems including four hot stamping installations for VolkswagenDaniel has diploma in mechanical engineering from University of Karlsruhe
Klaus HertellGeneral Manager Hydroforming Technology CenterSchuler Incorporated Canton MI
Klaus Hertell has been with Schuler for 14 years and isGeneral Manager of Schulerrsquos Hydroforming Center inCanton MI Together with two co-workers Klaus startedthe Schuler Hydroform US business in 2002 He isresponsible for all engineering and technical aspects of the
hydroform business at Schuler Klaus holds a Master degree in EngineeringManagement from University of Michigan Prior to his work at Schuler heworked for Siempelkamp Pressen in Germany
Technical Meeting Speakers(continued)
Daniel Hille
Klaus Hertell
Patronrsquos Fund As the Patronrsquos Committee ChairI would like to thank those generouscompanies and individuals whohave contributed so far to the fund
2013-2014 Current PatronsAET Integration Inc
ARO Welding Technologies Inc
ATI Industrial Automation
Robert Francis Cahill
Centerline (Windsor) Limited
Dengensha America Corp
FUSION Welding Solutions
Genesis Systems Group
GROSSEL TOOL Co
Industrial Control Repair (ICR)
KUKA Robotics
LEONI Engineering Products andServices Inc
LUVATA
Matuschek
Nick amp Ilse Hamers
Obara Corp USA
RoMan Manufacturing Inc
The Ohio State University WeldingEngineering Alumni
Vulcanmasters Welding CompanyInc
Multi-Contact
Prof Hongyan Zhang
One Person Can Make aDifferenceSubmitted by Donald F Maatz JrPast Chair ndash AWS-Detroit Section
It is no secret that each of us has an impact on and is affected by thosearound us Be it through professional social public or personal contactwe learn and grow from each experience In other words no matter whatform the interaction takes it leaves an impression for good or ill on thosearound us As a proud Past-Chair of the AWS-Detroit Section it has beenmy privilege and pleasure to see the positive effect that we as an organizationcan have on others whether they are a part of the welding communityor not However even I was surprised when informed about one suchinteraction and the affect it had on someone I did not even know Anindividual not from the Detroit area or even a part of the weldingcommunity
To set the stage one must understand that I did not consider myparticipation in the AWS-Detroit Section when I moved into the downriverarea Grosse Ile to be exact But considering that most section events areheld either north or west of the city I typically had more than a few minuteson my hands during the ride home after a section activity One way I utilizedthe time was to call friends and family (hands free of course) and discussthe news and events of the day My sister Elizabeth was especiallyintrigued by the amount of scholarship work we (as a section) were a partof Well unbeknownst to me she was relaying the subject matter of ourtalks to her husband Steve and his father Robert (Bob) Francis Cahill Bobtook a very keen interest not only in our efforts with regards to scholarshipsbut also with the field of welding and continually peppered both Elizabethand Steve for information
This curiosity came naturally to Bob the first in his family to graduatefrom college when he earned a degree in civil engineering from OregonState University He was also a veteran of World War II who eventuallyserved as a navigatorbombardier on a B-52 An accomplished civilengineer Bob was part of the team that created a football field sized platformthat moved rockets from the hanger to the launching pad He was alsoa member of the Society of Automotive Engineers Bob Cahill passed awayon September 6 2012 He was 91 years old
When the story of Bobrsquos passing reached me from my sister it came inthe context of the family wanting to know how they could help the AWS-Detroit Section in their scholarship efforts To put it mildly I was morethan a bit surprised at this request However once I heard the back storyI was stunned Here is a retired Air Force officer living on the other sideof the country who wants to help the Detroit section make a difference Iwas told the reason the AWS-Detroit Section was selected by the familywas that Bob became excited about welding as he researched the subjectparticularly how materials could be used together in unique ways andwanted to help make the industry more viable Apparently classes onwelding were not an option when he went to school To help fulfill therequest of the family and to honor his memory the AWS-Detroit Sectionhas used the contributions from a memorial fund created in Bobrsquos memoryand made Robert Francis Cahill a Patron of the section As with all otherdonations to our sectionrsquos Patrons Fund the contributions in Bobrsquos namewill be used solely to fund scholarship activities in the section Mr Cahillhas accomplished his final mission
AWS Patrons collectively provide annualfunding for scholarships toward anAssociate Certificate in Welding
Technology or a Bachelor of Sciencedegree in Welding Engineering or
Manufacturing Technology For moreinformation please contact AWS-
Patronrsquos Committee Chair Joe Beckham
January Tech Meeting NotesSubmitted by Susann Morfino Section reporterphotographer
Januaryrsquos Technical Meeting was held at the EWI facility in MadisonHeights Michigan Despite the slow and snowy road conditionsapproximately 60 people were in attendance The eveningrsquos presentersincluded Sean Gleeson from EWI Jeff Grivas of Easom Automation andBill Forquer with Real Weld Systems
During the presentation Ron Brown (EWI) was excited to report that NewYork Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that EWI will manage and staffthe new ldquoBuffalo-Niagara Advanced Manufacturingrdquo facility This will bea state of the art facility to support the growth of the manufacturingindustry also known as the ldquoBuffalo Billion Investment Development PlanrdquoThe facility will be in downtown Buffalo for the first two years while apermanent site is selected
Interesting technology developments within EWI Easom and Real WeldSystems were discussed and presented by each of the speakers
After the presentations all were invited to tour the Easom facility Severalldquohands-on demonstrationsrdquo for Easomrsquos new weld testing technology andof the ldquoReal Weld Systemsrdquo were available and several of the guests triedtheir welding skills against the computer
The AWS Detroit Section drew names for a free ldquocouplesrdquo ticket to its annualLadies Night event to be held April 12 2014 at the Detroit MGM GrandOur winner was John Bohr of General Motors
Check out more of the January Technical Night photos on the events pageof our website wwwawsdetroitorg
March 13-14 2014ABB Americas Technology Days
Auburn Hills MI
March 19-20 2014Manufacturing in America Symposium
Detroit MI
April 12 2014AWS Detroit ndash Ladies Night
Detroit MI
April 14 2014AWS District 11 ndash Quiz the Experts
Lansing MI
Upcoming EventsSee our website for a complete listing
AWS Detroit Section invites YOU to become a memberWhat a better time of the year to step out and do something different February is typically a
ldquoslowrdquo month for a lot of people The holidays are past and wersquore already five weeks into the NewYear Some of our resolutions are burning strong and some like the fireworks in July have fizzled out
Join the American Welding Society (memberships are available all year long) Come out andmeet the many other individuals who have ldquoweldingrdquo in common Whether yoursquore a seasonedwelder a weld engineer a technician a student an educator an artistic welder a hobbyist welderor even the ldquodo-it-yourselfrdquo garage welder yoursquoll find that there is something for everyone
See the AWS Detroit Section Website membership application or the AWS national siteapplication to join the American Welding Society today
I wanted to update everyone on some information regarding scholarshipsand foundation news Spring is coming which means itrsquos time to fill outthose scholarship applications again The Welding Industry has shown
strong demands in several industry sectors for many years and is continuing to growfor many years to come Many have decided to follow a career in welding by enrollingin Universities Community Colleges and Technical Schools AWS Detroit sectionwants to help eligible students receive scholarships
Take a moment to look at our website and review the announcement letter and onlineapplication It never hurts to get that information in early The due date for applicationsis April 1 2014 We distributed over $37500 last year and plan to continue supportingour students interested in the welding field - you are our future If you receive our bulletinand know of a student who may qualify please suggest they apply more informationcan be found under awsdetroitorg
Scholarship Opportunities
Viji Kuruvilla
Submitted by Viji Kuruvilla President amp CEO Genesis Quality Systems Inc(248) 377-1788 wwwgenesisqscom
Q
A
Ask the Welding EngineerBy Donald F Maatz Jr
We weld mostly aluminum extrusions in our shopand I have been told we have a couple of choices
for aluminum welding wire What choices do we haveand what are the differences
To help answer this question I have reached out to fellow AWS-Detroitsection Executive Board member Wes Doneth of Fronius USA LLC Wesis the Area Sales Manager (Michigan amp Indiana) for Fronius USA LLCand a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
ldquoThis a great question Aluminum extrusions are primarilymade from 6000 series aluminum The 6000 series alloys
composed of Aluminum and Magnesium Silicide (Mg2Si) are verycrack sensitive when welded The primary issues are twofold in thatany welding must not only be done with the correct alloy but alsothe correct amount of it A simple test to verify the need for a fillerwould be to make an autogenous GTAW weld on the extrusionThe cracks should be visible immediately upon cooling thusvalidating that it is important to use enough filler when using GTAWAn example of the incorrect amount of filler leading to cracks canoccur with GMAW if you over penetrate and ldquodiluterdquo the weldingwire in the base metal The two most common filler metal alloysare 4043 and 5356 with other less common alloys being 40475556 or 5183 I would be remiss if I did not also let you know thatthe 6000 series aluminum is the most heat conductive alloy besidesthe 1000 series (essentially pure aluminum) and can be difficultto weld with lack of fusion and cold lap the most commondiscontinuities Crater cracks are also more of an issue so a propercrater fill technique is recommended It is also important toremember that you should never mix 4043 and 5356 in a weldThe combination creates a highly crack sensitive condition So ifin doubt grind out the old weld to pure base metal
The two common alloys have their positives and negatives 4043is a great all around alloy that gives a nice appearance and goodweldability It is very common choice for welding extrusions andwill normally yield deep penetration with GMAW As a result 4043is often preferred by manual welders Some negatives are that ithas low ductility meaning it will break normally before it bends(not to be confused with brittle) 4043 is more prone to crater cracksThis means that as with all aluminum welding a proper craterfill technique is recommended Also if you plan to anodize thepart the welds will turn black so be aware 4043 is also more difficultto feed so a good push pull system is a must
As for 5356 it is great for increased strength and ductility Itwill also anodize and will not turn black but the color match willnot be perfect 5356 also is less susceptible to crater cracks but aproper crater fill technique is still recommended 5356 hasMagnesium in it so when GMAW welding smut will be present alongthe weld toes 5356 also does not ldquowetrdquo as well and normally isnot as visually appealing as 4043 Finally 5356 does not carry asmuch amperage as 4043 so it will not penetrate the base metalas easilyrdquoIf you have more questions about this topic Wes can be reached at Fronius USALLC 10421 Citation Drive Suite 1100 Brighton MI 48116 Tel 810-844-2800Mobile 810-333-5008 donethwesleyfroniuscom
References 1) AWS A510A510M2012 (ISO 18273)
Send your questions to Don dmaatzromanengcom ndash subject linelsquoAsk the Welding Engineerrsquo
Donald F Maatz Jr is with RoMan EngineeringServices and serves in the capacity of LaboratoryManager He is past-chairman of the AWS-Detroit Section and serves on the D8D and D89Automotive Welding Committees
The US Department of Commerce tellsus that standards and conformityassessment impact more than 80 ofglobal commodity trade From design andmanufacturing to distribution andmarketing all aspects of your industryrsquosproducts and services are affected at somepoint by standardization
Hundreds of standards developing organizations(SDOs) and consortia are engaged in the creation andmaintenance of standards used in virtually every industrysector These SDOs ndash and the experts who populate theircommittees ndash work to enhance quality of life and improvethe competitiveness of US businesses operating in theglobal marketplace
The American Welding Society is the primary SDOproducing codes specifications guides recommendedpractices and books related to welding and joining TheAWS Technical Services Staff works with over 200 technicalcommittees to create approve and publish more than230 technical documents for the welding industryincluding one of the worldrsquos most widely used standardD11D11M Structural Welding Code-Steel
Unfortunately in recent years there has been a steadydecline in participation in the AWS standardsdevelopment activities Your help is needed to reverse thisalarming trend
Companies and individuals that participate instandards development activities stand to gain a morecompetitive advantage than those who do not participateThe participants get insider knowledge and early accessto information are able to exert influence on technicalcontent and they have the potential to develop newmarkets for products services and technologies
I would like to encourage our members to review theAWS Technical Committees and Standards Program andget involved wwwawsorgwatechnicalcomm_standhtml
Dan Galiher
Value of StandardsSubmitted by Dan Galiher member of the Detroit Sectionrsquos Executive Committee and Chair of the AWS D8 AutomotiveWelding Technical Committee
February HotlineR amp E Automated AcquiresRoMan Engineering Services
RampE Automated Systems recently announcedthat it acquired RoMan Engineering Services(RES) a subsidiary of RoMan ManufacturingInc As of January 13 2014 RES became apart of R amp E Automated RampE acquired RoManEngineering Services in order to provide itscustomers with expanded resources andexpertise in welding engineering services andsupport In acquiring RES RampE Automatedincreased its professional engineering staffand added a world class weld amp metallurgicaltesting laboratory to its well establishedwelding engineering consulting amp servicesgroup RampE continually looks to expand theareas of service within manufacturingtechnologies and remains committed tosupporting the welding industry and adaptingto changes within the manufacturingenvironment such as recently adding a laserwelding lab for weld developmentprototypeservice build amp training and astate of the art training center RampE AutomatedSystems continues to offer manufacturingindustry expertise in the areas of controlsPLCengineering amp support robot programmingmechanical design laser welding training rollerhemming prototype amp service build projectamp quality management
Detroit Section Welding Education SeriesMark Gugel has announced that the springedition of the new AWS ndash Detroit SectionWelding Education Series will be co-sponsoredby Stanley Engineered Fastening (formerlyEmhart) and will cover both theory andapplication for automotive and constructionuse of drawn arc welded studs and nuts Thetwo-hour one-evening session will be heldApril 29 More information will follow in theMarch eBulletin
PhillipTempleHonored Phillip I Templepresident of
eNergy Wise Consulting and former memberof the AWS Detroit Section Executive Com -mittee was honored by AWS with the SamuelWylie Miller Memorial Medal Award at the AWS Awards Ceremony on November 192013 during Fabtech in Chicago Phil ispictured above with Dr John C Lippold Chairof the AWS Awards Committee to his leftand Nancy C Cole AWS President to hisright The Samuel Wylie Miller MemorialMedal Award honors former AWS PresidentMiller and is awarded for meritorious achieve -ments that have contributed conspicuouslyto the advancement of the art and science ofwelding and cutting
EWI to Spur Economic Opportunity in Western NY
New York Governor Andrew MCuomo announced on January16 2014 that EWI (formerly
known as Edison Welding Institute) will operatethe Advanced Manufacturing Institute a state-of-the-art facility to support the growth ofWestern New Yorkrsquos manufacturing sectoras part of the Buffalo Billion initiative to spureconomic development opportunities in theregion An $8M Buffalo Billion grant to supportthe development of the new institute wasalso approved by the Empire State DevelopmentBoard of Directors The Advanced ManufacturingInstitute will be a shared services enterprisethat provides support to commercialize appliedresearch to develop more efficient operationalprocesses and to facilitate entry into newmarkets EWI has been selected as the partnerto operate the new Institute which will leverageEWIrsquos capabilities to help the industry resolvemanufacturing process and production issuesand make operations more competitive throughmanufacturing technology innovation TheInstitute will also have world-class technical
Do you have a Hotlinearticle for March Please contact Eric Pakalnins byFebruary 19 for publication atepakalninsromanengcom
Continued on page 9
Editorrsquos NotesWow We have a lot of
information to share thismonth The next few monthswill be filled with a whirlwindof activity Keep yourself up-to-date by monitoring our eventspagecalendar on the AWSDetroit website
Thank you to everyone whocame out to the January technight ndash what a great way tostart out the year with a nicegroup of people I encourageyou to invite friends colleaguesandor students to anyall ofour events And if you canvolunteer to help with any of theeventsmeetings please do nothesitate to contact ourChairman Tom Sparschu WeLOVE Volunteers
Finally Irsquod like to propose a new column for our e-bulletin a ldquoMeet our Members Sectionrdquo I think this would be a great place to have members let us know what they do in the welding world and what other interests they have Send me your comments or thoughts about this
Have a great month Donrsquotforget to follow us on Facebookand stay connected with us onLinked-In
~ Robin
February Hotline (continued)
capabilities in areas including Flexible Automation and Controls Advanced MaterialsAdditive Processes and Advanced Fabrication Technical capabilities will be built in phasesdriven by industry demand for technology services in each area The search is continuingfor the Institutersquos permanent facility A temporary location has been identified at the formerSmart Pill building at 847 Main Street in the city of Buffalo with Institute operations slatedto begin in mid-2014 It is envisioned that nearly 50 of the space will be dedicated tolaboratories and the balance of the space being filled by large meeting rooms cafeteriaand flexible office space
In Memory of Thomas W Shearer JrAge 90 lifelong resident of Auburn Hills and former welding supervision at Fisher BodyManufacturing Development Department in Warren passed away January 13 of Alzheimerrsquosdisease Tom was AWS ndash Detroit Section Chairman in 197778 He also served on numerouslocal and national AWS committees He was pre-deceased by his wife Jayne Memorialtributes can be made to the Thomas and Jayne Shearer Educational Fund AvondaleEducational Foundation 2940 Waukegan Street Auburn Hills MI 48326-3264 or theAlzheimerrsquos Association 25200 Telegraph Rd Suite 100 Southfield MI 48033
Sheet Metal Conference XVI Call for PapersDo you or someone you know have a new idea or exciting project that the sheet metalwelding community would be interested in hearing about Write a technical paper andpresent it at the next Sheet Metal Welding Conference We need your help to keep thisconference as the premier venue for the presentation of sheet metalwelding technology development Please visit wwwawsdetroitorgfor an application form and more details For questions contact Hui-Ping Wang (hui-pingwanggmcom) or Jerry Gould (jgouldewicom) Completed applications can be e-mailed to smwcpaperawsdetroitorg Hurry the deadline is March 31 2014
bull Cocktails amp Hor drsquooeuvresbull Sit-down dinnerbull Live dance musicbull Every lady gets a giftbull Open Barbull Socialize with old friendsamp colleagues
bull Large raffle prizes
bull After glow snacksbull Network with clientsbull Surprisesbull Reward key employeesbull On-site hotelbull Free valet parkingbull Try your hand at thetables or slots
bull Cocktails amp Hor drsquooeuvresbull Sit-down dinnerbull Live dance musicbull Every lady gets a giftbull Open Barbull Socialize with old friendsamp colleagues
bull Large raffle prizes
bull After glow snacksbull Network with clientsbull Surprisesbull Reward key employeesbull On-site hotelbull Free valet parkingbull Try your hand at thetables or slots
For more informationClick on wwwawskukanaocomevent_links2014
ladiesnightladies_night_2014
Or Contact Dan Wellman(586) 291-6446 or danwellmanobarausacom
WOWThe 74th AnnualLadiesrsquo Night
Gala Dinner Danceand Bash
This event helps support our scholarship and educational programs
Patronrsquos Fund As the Patronrsquos Committee ChairI would like to thank those generouscompanies and individuals whohave contributed so far to the fund
2013-2014 Current PatronsAET Integration Inc
ARO Welding Technologies Inc
ATI Industrial Automation
Robert Francis Cahill
Centerline (Windsor) Limited
Dengensha America Corp
FUSION Welding Solutions
Genesis Systems Group
GROSSEL TOOL Co
Industrial Control Repair (ICR)
KUKA Robotics
LEONI Engineering Products andServices Inc
LUVATA
Matuschek
Nick amp Ilse Hamers
Obara Corp USA
RoMan Manufacturing Inc
The Ohio State University WeldingEngineering Alumni
Vulcanmasters Welding CompanyInc
Multi-Contact
Prof Hongyan Zhang
One Person Can Make aDifferenceSubmitted by Donald F Maatz JrPast Chair ndash AWS-Detroit Section
It is no secret that each of us has an impact on and is affected by thosearound us Be it through professional social public or personal contactwe learn and grow from each experience In other words no matter whatform the interaction takes it leaves an impression for good or ill on thosearound us As a proud Past-Chair of the AWS-Detroit Section it has beenmy privilege and pleasure to see the positive effect that we as an organizationcan have on others whether they are a part of the welding communityor not However even I was surprised when informed about one suchinteraction and the affect it had on someone I did not even know Anindividual not from the Detroit area or even a part of the weldingcommunity
To set the stage one must understand that I did not consider myparticipation in the AWS-Detroit Section when I moved into the downriverarea Grosse Ile to be exact But considering that most section events areheld either north or west of the city I typically had more than a few minuteson my hands during the ride home after a section activity One way I utilizedthe time was to call friends and family (hands free of course) and discussthe news and events of the day My sister Elizabeth was especiallyintrigued by the amount of scholarship work we (as a section) were a partof Well unbeknownst to me she was relaying the subject matter of ourtalks to her husband Steve and his father Robert (Bob) Francis Cahill Bobtook a very keen interest not only in our efforts with regards to scholarshipsbut also with the field of welding and continually peppered both Elizabethand Steve for information
This curiosity came naturally to Bob the first in his family to graduatefrom college when he earned a degree in civil engineering from OregonState University He was also a veteran of World War II who eventuallyserved as a navigatorbombardier on a B-52 An accomplished civilengineer Bob was part of the team that created a football field sized platformthat moved rockets from the hanger to the launching pad He was alsoa member of the Society of Automotive Engineers Bob Cahill passed awayon September 6 2012 He was 91 years old
When the story of Bobrsquos passing reached me from my sister it came inthe context of the family wanting to know how they could help the AWS-Detroit Section in their scholarship efforts To put it mildly I was morethan a bit surprised at this request However once I heard the back storyI was stunned Here is a retired Air Force officer living on the other sideof the country who wants to help the Detroit section make a difference Iwas told the reason the AWS-Detroit Section was selected by the familywas that Bob became excited about welding as he researched the subjectparticularly how materials could be used together in unique ways andwanted to help make the industry more viable Apparently classes onwelding were not an option when he went to school To help fulfill therequest of the family and to honor his memory the AWS-Detroit Sectionhas used the contributions from a memorial fund created in Bobrsquos memoryand made Robert Francis Cahill a Patron of the section As with all otherdonations to our sectionrsquos Patrons Fund the contributions in Bobrsquos namewill be used solely to fund scholarship activities in the section Mr Cahillhas accomplished his final mission
AWS Patrons collectively provide annualfunding for scholarships toward anAssociate Certificate in Welding
Technology or a Bachelor of Sciencedegree in Welding Engineering or
Manufacturing Technology For moreinformation please contact AWS-
Patronrsquos Committee Chair Joe Beckham
January Tech Meeting NotesSubmitted by Susann Morfino Section reporterphotographer
Januaryrsquos Technical Meeting was held at the EWI facility in MadisonHeights Michigan Despite the slow and snowy road conditionsapproximately 60 people were in attendance The eveningrsquos presentersincluded Sean Gleeson from EWI Jeff Grivas of Easom Automation andBill Forquer with Real Weld Systems
During the presentation Ron Brown (EWI) was excited to report that NewYork Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that EWI will manage and staffthe new ldquoBuffalo-Niagara Advanced Manufacturingrdquo facility This will bea state of the art facility to support the growth of the manufacturingindustry also known as the ldquoBuffalo Billion Investment Development PlanrdquoThe facility will be in downtown Buffalo for the first two years while apermanent site is selected
Interesting technology developments within EWI Easom and Real WeldSystems were discussed and presented by each of the speakers
After the presentations all were invited to tour the Easom facility Severalldquohands-on demonstrationsrdquo for Easomrsquos new weld testing technology andof the ldquoReal Weld Systemsrdquo were available and several of the guests triedtheir welding skills against the computer
The AWS Detroit Section drew names for a free ldquocouplesrdquo ticket to its annualLadies Night event to be held April 12 2014 at the Detroit MGM GrandOur winner was John Bohr of General Motors
Check out more of the January Technical Night photos on the events pageof our website wwwawsdetroitorg
March 13-14 2014ABB Americas Technology Days
Auburn Hills MI
March 19-20 2014Manufacturing in America Symposium
Detroit MI
April 12 2014AWS Detroit ndash Ladies Night
Detroit MI
April 14 2014AWS District 11 ndash Quiz the Experts
Lansing MI
Upcoming EventsSee our website for a complete listing
AWS Detroit Section invites YOU to become a memberWhat a better time of the year to step out and do something different February is typically a
ldquoslowrdquo month for a lot of people The holidays are past and wersquore already five weeks into the NewYear Some of our resolutions are burning strong and some like the fireworks in July have fizzled out
Join the American Welding Society (memberships are available all year long) Come out andmeet the many other individuals who have ldquoweldingrdquo in common Whether yoursquore a seasonedwelder a weld engineer a technician a student an educator an artistic welder a hobbyist welderor even the ldquodo-it-yourselfrdquo garage welder yoursquoll find that there is something for everyone
See the AWS Detroit Section Website membership application or the AWS national siteapplication to join the American Welding Society today
I wanted to update everyone on some information regarding scholarshipsand foundation news Spring is coming which means itrsquos time to fill outthose scholarship applications again The Welding Industry has shown
strong demands in several industry sectors for many years and is continuing to growfor many years to come Many have decided to follow a career in welding by enrollingin Universities Community Colleges and Technical Schools AWS Detroit sectionwants to help eligible students receive scholarships
Take a moment to look at our website and review the announcement letter and onlineapplication It never hurts to get that information in early The due date for applicationsis April 1 2014 We distributed over $37500 last year and plan to continue supportingour students interested in the welding field - you are our future If you receive our bulletinand know of a student who may qualify please suggest they apply more informationcan be found under awsdetroitorg
Scholarship Opportunities
Viji Kuruvilla
Submitted by Viji Kuruvilla President amp CEO Genesis Quality Systems Inc(248) 377-1788 wwwgenesisqscom
Q
A
Ask the Welding EngineerBy Donald F Maatz Jr
We weld mostly aluminum extrusions in our shopand I have been told we have a couple of choices
for aluminum welding wire What choices do we haveand what are the differences
To help answer this question I have reached out to fellow AWS-Detroitsection Executive Board member Wes Doneth of Fronius USA LLC Wesis the Area Sales Manager (Michigan amp Indiana) for Fronius USA LLCand a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
ldquoThis a great question Aluminum extrusions are primarilymade from 6000 series aluminum The 6000 series alloys
composed of Aluminum and Magnesium Silicide (Mg2Si) are verycrack sensitive when welded The primary issues are twofold in thatany welding must not only be done with the correct alloy but alsothe correct amount of it A simple test to verify the need for a fillerwould be to make an autogenous GTAW weld on the extrusionThe cracks should be visible immediately upon cooling thusvalidating that it is important to use enough filler when using GTAWAn example of the incorrect amount of filler leading to cracks canoccur with GMAW if you over penetrate and ldquodiluterdquo the weldingwire in the base metal The two most common filler metal alloysare 4043 and 5356 with other less common alloys being 40475556 or 5183 I would be remiss if I did not also let you know thatthe 6000 series aluminum is the most heat conductive alloy besidesthe 1000 series (essentially pure aluminum) and can be difficultto weld with lack of fusion and cold lap the most commondiscontinuities Crater cracks are also more of an issue so a propercrater fill technique is recommended It is also important toremember that you should never mix 4043 and 5356 in a weldThe combination creates a highly crack sensitive condition So ifin doubt grind out the old weld to pure base metal
The two common alloys have their positives and negatives 4043is a great all around alloy that gives a nice appearance and goodweldability It is very common choice for welding extrusions andwill normally yield deep penetration with GMAW As a result 4043is often preferred by manual welders Some negatives are that ithas low ductility meaning it will break normally before it bends(not to be confused with brittle) 4043 is more prone to crater cracksThis means that as with all aluminum welding a proper craterfill technique is recommended Also if you plan to anodize thepart the welds will turn black so be aware 4043 is also more difficultto feed so a good push pull system is a must
As for 5356 it is great for increased strength and ductility Itwill also anodize and will not turn black but the color match willnot be perfect 5356 also is less susceptible to crater cracks but aproper crater fill technique is still recommended 5356 hasMagnesium in it so when GMAW welding smut will be present alongthe weld toes 5356 also does not ldquowetrdquo as well and normally isnot as visually appealing as 4043 Finally 5356 does not carry asmuch amperage as 4043 so it will not penetrate the base metalas easilyrdquoIf you have more questions about this topic Wes can be reached at Fronius USALLC 10421 Citation Drive Suite 1100 Brighton MI 48116 Tel 810-844-2800Mobile 810-333-5008 donethwesleyfroniuscom
References 1) AWS A510A510M2012 (ISO 18273)
Send your questions to Don dmaatzromanengcom ndash subject linelsquoAsk the Welding Engineerrsquo
Donald F Maatz Jr is with RoMan EngineeringServices and serves in the capacity of LaboratoryManager He is past-chairman of the AWS-Detroit Section and serves on the D8D and D89Automotive Welding Committees
The US Department of Commerce tellsus that standards and conformityassessment impact more than 80 ofglobal commodity trade From design andmanufacturing to distribution andmarketing all aspects of your industryrsquosproducts and services are affected at somepoint by standardization
Hundreds of standards developing organizations(SDOs) and consortia are engaged in the creation andmaintenance of standards used in virtually every industrysector These SDOs ndash and the experts who populate theircommittees ndash work to enhance quality of life and improvethe competitiveness of US businesses operating in theglobal marketplace
The American Welding Society is the primary SDOproducing codes specifications guides recommendedpractices and books related to welding and joining TheAWS Technical Services Staff works with over 200 technicalcommittees to create approve and publish more than230 technical documents for the welding industryincluding one of the worldrsquos most widely used standardD11D11M Structural Welding Code-Steel
Unfortunately in recent years there has been a steadydecline in participation in the AWS standardsdevelopment activities Your help is needed to reverse thisalarming trend
Companies and individuals that participate instandards development activities stand to gain a morecompetitive advantage than those who do not participateThe participants get insider knowledge and early accessto information are able to exert influence on technicalcontent and they have the potential to develop newmarkets for products services and technologies
I would like to encourage our members to review theAWS Technical Committees and Standards Program andget involved wwwawsorgwatechnicalcomm_standhtml
Dan Galiher
Value of StandardsSubmitted by Dan Galiher member of the Detroit Sectionrsquos Executive Committee and Chair of the AWS D8 AutomotiveWelding Technical Committee
February HotlineR amp E Automated AcquiresRoMan Engineering Services
RampE Automated Systems recently announcedthat it acquired RoMan Engineering Services(RES) a subsidiary of RoMan ManufacturingInc As of January 13 2014 RES became apart of R amp E Automated RampE acquired RoManEngineering Services in order to provide itscustomers with expanded resources andexpertise in welding engineering services andsupport In acquiring RES RampE Automatedincreased its professional engineering staffand added a world class weld amp metallurgicaltesting laboratory to its well establishedwelding engineering consulting amp servicesgroup RampE continually looks to expand theareas of service within manufacturingtechnologies and remains committed tosupporting the welding industry and adaptingto changes within the manufacturingenvironment such as recently adding a laserwelding lab for weld developmentprototypeservice build amp training and astate of the art training center RampE AutomatedSystems continues to offer manufacturingindustry expertise in the areas of controlsPLCengineering amp support robot programmingmechanical design laser welding training rollerhemming prototype amp service build projectamp quality management
Detroit Section Welding Education SeriesMark Gugel has announced that the springedition of the new AWS ndash Detroit SectionWelding Education Series will be co-sponsoredby Stanley Engineered Fastening (formerlyEmhart) and will cover both theory andapplication for automotive and constructionuse of drawn arc welded studs and nuts Thetwo-hour one-evening session will be heldApril 29 More information will follow in theMarch eBulletin
PhillipTempleHonored Phillip I Templepresident of
eNergy Wise Consulting and former memberof the AWS Detroit Section Executive Com -mittee was honored by AWS with the SamuelWylie Miller Memorial Medal Award at the AWS Awards Ceremony on November 192013 during Fabtech in Chicago Phil ispictured above with Dr John C Lippold Chairof the AWS Awards Committee to his leftand Nancy C Cole AWS President to hisright The Samuel Wylie Miller MemorialMedal Award honors former AWS PresidentMiller and is awarded for meritorious achieve -ments that have contributed conspicuouslyto the advancement of the art and science ofwelding and cutting
EWI to Spur Economic Opportunity in Western NY
New York Governor Andrew MCuomo announced on January16 2014 that EWI (formerly
known as Edison Welding Institute) will operatethe Advanced Manufacturing Institute a state-of-the-art facility to support the growth ofWestern New Yorkrsquos manufacturing sectoras part of the Buffalo Billion initiative to spureconomic development opportunities in theregion An $8M Buffalo Billion grant to supportthe development of the new institute wasalso approved by the Empire State DevelopmentBoard of Directors The Advanced ManufacturingInstitute will be a shared services enterprisethat provides support to commercialize appliedresearch to develop more efficient operationalprocesses and to facilitate entry into newmarkets EWI has been selected as the partnerto operate the new Institute which will leverageEWIrsquos capabilities to help the industry resolvemanufacturing process and production issuesand make operations more competitive throughmanufacturing technology innovation TheInstitute will also have world-class technical
Do you have a Hotlinearticle for March Please contact Eric Pakalnins byFebruary 19 for publication atepakalninsromanengcom
Continued on page 9
Editorrsquos NotesWow We have a lot of
information to share thismonth The next few monthswill be filled with a whirlwindof activity Keep yourself up-to-date by monitoring our eventspagecalendar on the AWSDetroit website
Thank you to everyone whocame out to the January technight ndash what a great way tostart out the year with a nicegroup of people I encourageyou to invite friends colleaguesandor students to anyall ofour events And if you canvolunteer to help with any of theeventsmeetings please do nothesitate to contact ourChairman Tom Sparschu WeLOVE Volunteers
Finally Irsquod like to propose a new column for our e-bulletin a ldquoMeet our Members Sectionrdquo I think this would be a great place to have members let us know what they do in the welding world and what other interests they have Send me your comments or thoughts about this
Have a great month Donrsquotforget to follow us on Facebookand stay connected with us onLinked-In
~ Robin
February Hotline (continued)
capabilities in areas including Flexible Automation and Controls Advanced MaterialsAdditive Processes and Advanced Fabrication Technical capabilities will be built in phasesdriven by industry demand for technology services in each area The search is continuingfor the Institutersquos permanent facility A temporary location has been identified at the formerSmart Pill building at 847 Main Street in the city of Buffalo with Institute operations slatedto begin in mid-2014 It is envisioned that nearly 50 of the space will be dedicated tolaboratories and the balance of the space being filled by large meeting rooms cafeteriaand flexible office space
In Memory of Thomas W Shearer JrAge 90 lifelong resident of Auburn Hills and former welding supervision at Fisher BodyManufacturing Development Department in Warren passed away January 13 of Alzheimerrsquosdisease Tom was AWS ndash Detroit Section Chairman in 197778 He also served on numerouslocal and national AWS committees He was pre-deceased by his wife Jayne Memorialtributes can be made to the Thomas and Jayne Shearer Educational Fund AvondaleEducational Foundation 2940 Waukegan Street Auburn Hills MI 48326-3264 or theAlzheimerrsquos Association 25200 Telegraph Rd Suite 100 Southfield MI 48033
Sheet Metal Conference XVI Call for PapersDo you or someone you know have a new idea or exciting project that the sheet metalwelding community would be interested in hearing about Write a technical paper andpresent it at the next Sheet Metal Welding Conference We need your help to keep thisconference as the premier venue for the presentation of sheet metalwelding technology development Please visit wwwawsdetroitorgfor an application form and more details For questions contact Hui-Ping Wang (hui-pingwanggmcom) or Jerry Gould (jgouldewicom) Completed applications can be e-mailed to smwcpaperawsdetroitorg Hurry the deadline is March 31 2014
bull Cocktails amp Hor drsquooeuvresbull Sit-down dinnerbull Live dance musicbull Every lady gets a giftbull Open Barbull Socialize with old friendsamp colleagues
bull Large raffle prizes
bull After glow snacksbull Network with clientsbull Surprisesbull Reward key employeesbull On-site hotelbull Free valet parkingbull Try your hand at thetables or slots
bull Cocktails amp Hor drsquooeuvresbull Sit-down dinnerbull Live dance musicbull Every lady gets a giftbull Open Barbull Socialize with old friendsamp colleagues
bull Large raffle prizes
bull After glow snacksbull Network with clientsbull Surprisesbull Reward key employeesbull On-site hotelbull Free valet parkingbull Try your hand at thetables or slots
For more informationClick on wwwawskukanaocomevent_links2014
ladiesnightladies_night_2014
Or Contact Dan Wellman(586) 291-6446 or danwellmanobarausacom
WOWThe 74th AnnualLadiesrsquo Night
Gala Dinner Danceand Bash
This event helps support our scholarship and educational programs
January Tech Meeting NotesSubmitted by Susann Morfino Section reporterphotographer
Januaryrsquos Technical Meeting was held at the EWI facility in MadisonHeights Michigan Despite the slow and snowy road conditionsapproximately 60 people were in attendance The eveningrsquos presentersincluded Sean Gleeson from EWI Jeff Grivas of Easom Automation andBill Forquer with Real Weld Systems
During the presentation Ron Brown (EWI) was excited to report that NewYork Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that EWI will manage and staffthe new ldquoBuffalo-Niagara Advanced Manufacturingrdquo facility This will bea state of the art facility to support the growth of the manufacturingindustry also known as the ldquoBuffalo Billion Investment Development PlanrdquoThe facility will be in downtown Buffalo for the first two years while apermanent site is selected
Interesting technology developments within EWI Easom and Real WeldSystems were discussed and presented by each of the speakers
After the presentations all were invited to tour the Easom facility Severalldquohands-on demonstrationsrdquo for Easomrsquos new weld testing technology andof the ldquoReal Weld Systemsrdquo were available and several of the guests triedtheir welding skills against the computer
The AWS Detroit Section drew names for a free ldquocouplesrdquo ticket to its annualLadies Night event to be held April 12 2014 at the Detroit MGM GrandOur winner was John Bohr of General Motors
Check out more of the January Technical Night photos on the events pageof our website wwwawsdetroitorg
March 13-14 2014ABB Americas Technology Days
Auburn Hills MI
March 19-20 2014Manufacturing in America Symposium
Detroit MI
April 12 2014AWS Detroit ndash Ladies Night
Detroit MI
April 14 2014AWS District 11 ndash Quiz the Experts
Lansing MI
Upcoming EventsSee our website for a complete listing
AWS Detroit Section invites YOU to become a memberWhat a better time of the year to step out and do something different February is typically a
ldquoslowrdquo month for a lot of people The holidays are past and wersquore already five weeks into the NewYear Some of our resolutions are burning strong and some like the fireworks in July have fizzled out
Join the American Welding Society (memberships are available all year long) Come out andmeet the many other individuals who have ldquoweldingrdquo in common Whether yoursquore a seasonedwelder a weld engineer a technician a student an educator an artistic welder a hobbyist welderor even the ldquodo-it-yourselfrdquo garage welder yoursquoll find that there is something for everyone
See the AWS Detroit Section Website membership application or the AWS national siteapplication to join the American Welding Society today
I wanted to update everyone on some information regarding scholarshipsand foundation news Spring is coming which means itrsquos time to fill outthose scholarship applications again The Welding Industry has shown
strong demands in several industry sectors for many years and is continuing to growfor many years to come Many have decided to follow a career in welding by enrollingin Universities Community Colleges and Technical Schools AWS Detroit sectionwants to help eligible students receive scholarships
Take a moment to look at our website and review the announcement letter and onlineapplication It never hurts to get that information in early The due date for applicationsis April 1 2014 We distributed over $37500 last year and plan to continue supportingour students interested in the welding field - you are our future If you receive our bulletinand know of a student who may qualify please suggest they apply more informationcan be found under awsdetroitorg
Scholarship Opportunities
Viji Kuruvilla
Submitted by Viji Kuruvilla President amp CEO Genesis Quality Systems Inc(248) 377-1788 wwwgenesisqscom
Q
A
Ask the Welding EngineerBy Donald F Maatz Jr
We weld mostly aluminum extrusions in our shopand I have been told we have a couple of choices
for aluminum welding wire What choices do we haveand what are the differences
To help answer this question I have reached out to fellow AWS-Detroitsection Executive Board member Wes Doneth of Fronius USA LLC Wesis the Area Sales Manager (Michigan amp Indiana) for Fronius USA LLCand a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
ldquoThis a great question Aluminum extrusions are primarilymade from 6000 series aluminum The 6000 series alloys
composed of Aluminum and Magnesium Silicide (Mg2Si) are verycrack sensitive when welded The primary issues are twofold in thatany welding must not only be done with the correct alloy but alsothe correct amount of it A simple test to verify the need for a fillerwould be to make an autogenous GTAW weld on the extrusionThe cracks should be visible immediately upon cooling thusvalidating that it is important to use enough filler when using GTAWAn example of the incorrect amount of filler leading to cracks canoccur with GMAW if you over penetrate and ldquodiluterdquo the weldingwire in the base metal The two most common filler metal alloysare 4043 and 5356 with other less common alloys being 40475556 or 5183 I would be remiss if I did not also let you know thatthe 6000 series aluminum is the most heat conductive alloy besidesthe 1000 series (essentially pure aluminum) and can be difficultto weld with lack of fusion and cold lap the most commondiscontinuities Crater cracks are also more of an issue so a propercrater fill technique is recommended It is also important toremember that you should never mix 4043 and 5356 in a weldThe combination creates a highly crack sensitive condition So ifin doubt grind out the old weld to pure base metal
The two common alloys have their positives and negatives 4043is a great all around alloy that gives a nice appearance and goodweldability It is very common choice for welding extrusions andwill normally yield deep penetration with GMAW As a result 4043is often preferred by manual welders Some negatives are that ithas low ductility meaning it will break normally before it bends(not to be confused with brittle) 4043 is more prone to crater cracksThis means that as with all aluminum welding a proper craterfill technique is recommended Also if you plan to anodize thepart the welds will turn black so be aware 4043 is also more difficultto feed so a good push pull system is a must
As for 5356 it is great for increased strength and ductility Itwill also anodize and will not turn black but the color match willnot be perfect 5356 also is less susceptible to crater cracks but aproper crater fill technique is still recommended 5356 hasMagnesium in it so when GMAW welding smut will be present alongthe weld toes 5356 also does not ldquowetrdquo as well and normally isnot as visually appealing as 4043 Finally 5356 does not carry asmuch amperage as 4043 so it will not penetrate the base metalas easilyrdquoIf you have more questions about this topic Wes can be reached at Fronius USALLC 10421 Citation Drive Suite 1100 Brighton MI 48116 Tel 810-844-2800Mobile 810-333-5008 donethwesleyfroniuscom
References 1) AWS A510A510M2012 (ISO 18273)
Send your questions to Don dmaatzromanengcom ndash subject linelsquoAsk the Welding Engineerrsquo
Donald F Maatz Jr is with RoMan EngineeringServices and serves in the capacity of LaboratoryManager He is past-chairman of the AWS-Detroit Section and serves on the D8D and D89Automotive Welding Committees
The US Department of Commerce tellsus that standards and conformityassessment impact more than 80 ofglobal commodity trade From design andmanufacturing to distribution andmarketing all aspects of your industryrsquosproducts and services are affected at somepoint by standardization
Hundreds of standards developing organizations(SDOs) and consortia are engaged in the creation andmaintenance of standards used in virtually every industrysector These SDOs ndash and the experts who populate theircommittees ndash work to enhance quality of life and improvethe competitiveness of US businesses operating in theglobal marketplace
The American Welding Society is the primary SDOproducing codes specifications guides recommendedpractices and books related to welding and joining TheAWS Technical Services Staff works with over 200 technicalcommittees to create approve and publish more than230 technical documents for the welding industryincluding one of the worldrsquos most widely used standardD11D11M Structural Welding Code-Steel
Unfortunately in recent years there has been a steadydecline in participation in the AWS standardsdevelopment activities Your help is needed to reverse thisalarming trend
Companies and individuals that participate instandards development activities stand to gain a morecompetitive advantage than those who do not participateThe participants get insider knowledge and early accessto information are able to exert influence on technicalcontent and they have the potential to develop newmarkets for products services and technologies
I would like to encourage our members to review theAWS Technical Committees and Standards Program andget involved wwwawsorgwatechnicalcomm_standhtml
Dan Galiher
Value of StandardsSubmitted by Dan Galiher member of the Detroit Sectionrsquos Executive Committee and Chair of the AWS D8 AutomotiveWelding Technical Committee
February HotlineR amp E Automated AcquiresRoMan Engineering Services
RampE Automated Systems recently announcedthat it acquired RoMan Engineering Services(RES) a subsidiary of RoMan ManufacturingInc As of January 13 2014 RES became apart of R amp E Automated RampE acquired RoManEngineering Services in order to provide itscustomers with expanded resources andexpertise in welding engineering services andsupport In acquiring RES RampE Automatedincreased its professional engineering staffand added a world class weld amp metallurgicaltesting laboratory to its well establishedwelding engineering consulting amp servicesgroup RampE continually looks to expand theareas of service within manufacturingtechnologies and remains committed tosupporting the welding industry and adaptingto changes within the manufacturingenvironment such as recently adding a laserwelding lab for weld developmentprototypeservice build amp training and astate of the art training center RampE AutomatedSystems continues to offer manufacturingindustry expertise in the areas of controlsPLCengineering amp support robot programmingmechanical design laser welding training rollerhemming prototype amp service build projectamp quality management
Detroit Section Welding Education SeriesMark Gugel has announced that the springedition of the new AWS ndash Detroit SectionWelding Education Series will be co-sponsoredby Stanley Engineered Fastening (formerlyEmhart) and will cover both theory andapplication for automotive and constructionuse of drawn arc welded studs and nuts Thetwo-hour one-evening session will be heldApril 29 More information will follow in theMarch eBulletin
PhillipTempleHonored Phillip I Templepresident of
eNergy Wise Consulting and former memberof the AWS Detroit Section Executive Com -mittee was honored by AWS with the SamuelWylie Miller Memorial Medal Award at the AWS Awards Ceremony on November 192013 during Fabtech in Chicago Phil ispictured above with Dr John C Lippold Chairof the AWS Awards Committee to his leftand Nancy C Cole AWS President to hisright The Samuel Wylie Miller MemorialMedal Award honors former AWS PresidentMiller and is awarded for meritorious achieve -ments that have contributed conspicuouslyto the advancement of the art and science ofwelding and cutting
EWI to Spur Economic Opportunity in Western NY
New York Governor Andrew MCuomo announced on January16 2014 that EWI (formerly
known as Edison Welding Institute) will operatethe Advanced Manufacturing Institute a state-of-the-art facility to support the growth ofWestern New Yorkrsquos manufacturing sectoras part of the Buffalo Billion initiative to spureconomic development opportunities in theregion An $8M Buffalo Billion grant to supportthe development of the new institute wasalso approved by the Empire State DevelopmentBoard of Directors The Advanced ManufacturingInstitute will be a shared services enterprisethat provides support to commercialize appliedresearch to develop more efficient operationalprocesses and to facilitate entry into newmarkets EWI has been selected as the partnerto operate the new Institute which will leverageEWIrsquos capabilities to help the industry resolvemanufacturing process and production issuesand make operations more competitive throughmanufacturing technology innovation TheInstitute will also have world-class technical
Do you have a Hotlinearticle for March Please contact Eric Pakalnins byFebruary 19 for publication atepakalninsromanengcom
Continued on page 9
Editorrsquos NotesWow We have a lot of
information to share thismonth The next few monthswill be filled with a whirlwindof activity Keep yourself up-to-date by monitoring our eventspagecalendar on the AWSDetroit website
Thank you to everyone whocame out to the January technight ndash what a great way tostart out the year with a nicegroup of people I encourageyou to invite friends colleaguesandor students to anyall ofour events And if you canvolunteer to help with any of theeventsmeetings please do nothesitate to contact ourChairman Tom Sparschu WeLOVE Volunteers
Finally Irsquod like to propose a new column for our e-bulletin a ldquoMeet our Members Sectionrdquo I think this would be a great place to have members let us know what they do in the welding world and what other interests they have Send me your comments or thoughts about this
Have a great month Donrsquotforget to follow us on Facebookand stay connected with us onLinked-In
~ Robin
February Hotline (continued)
capabilities in areas including Flexible Automation and Controls Advanced MaterialsAdditive Processes and Advanced Fabrication Technical capabilities will be built in phasesdriven by industry demand for technology services in each area The search is continuingfor the Institutersquos permanent facility A temporary location has been identified at the formerSmart Pill building at 847 Main Street in the city of Buffalo with Institute operations slatedto begin in mid-2014 It is envisioned that nearly 50 of the space will be dedicated tolaboratories and the balance of the space being filled by large meeting rooms cafeteriaand flexible office space
In Memory of Thomas W Shearer JrAge 90 lifelong resident of Auburn Hills and former welding supervision at Fisher BodyManufacturing Development Department in Warren passed away January 13 of Alzheimerrsquosdisease Tom was AWS ndash Detroit Section Chairman in 197778 He also served on numerouslocal and national AWS committees He was pre-deceased by his wife Jayne Memorialtributes can be made to the Thomas and Jayne Shearer Educational Fund AvondaleEducational Foundation 2940 Waukegan Street Auburn Hills MI 48326-3264 or theAlzheimerrsquos Association 25200 Telegraph Rd Suite 100 Southfield MI 48033
Sheet Metal Conference XVI Call for PapersDo you or someone you know have a new idea or exciting project that the sheet metalwelding community would be interested in hearing about Write a technical paper andpresent it at the next Sheet Metal Welding Conference We need your help to keep thisconference as the premier venue for the presentation of sheet metalwelding technology development Please visit wwwawsdetroitorgfor an application form and more details For questions contact Hui-Ping Wang (hui-pingwanggmcom) or Jerry Gould (jgouldewicom) Completed applications can be e-mailed to smwcpaperawsdetroitorg Hurry the deadline is March 31 2014
bull Cocktails amp Hor drsquooeuvresbull Sit-down dinnerbull Live dance musicbull Every lady gets a giftbull Open Barbull Socialize with old friendsamp colleagues
bull Large raffle prizes
bull After glow snacksbull Network with clientsbull Surprisesbull Reward key employeesbull On-site hotelbull Free valet parkingbull Try your hand at thetables or slots
bull Cocktails amp Hor drsquooeuvresbull Sit-down dinnerbull Live dance musicbull Every lady gets a giftbull Open Barbull Socialize with old friendsamp colleagues
bull Large raffle prizes
bull After glow snacksbull Network with clientsbull Surprisesbull Reward key employeesbull On-site hotelbull Free valet parkingbull Try your hand at thetables or slots
For more informationClick on wwwawskukanaocomevent_links2014
ladiesnightladies_night_2014
Or Contact Dan Wellman(586) 291-6446 or danwellmanobarausacom
WOWThe 74th AnnualLadiesrsquo Night
Gala Dinner Danceand Bash
This event helps support our scholarship and educational programs
AWS Detroit Section invites YOU to become a memberWhat a better time of the year to step out and do something different February is typically a
ldquoslowrdquo month for a lot of people The holidays are past and wersquore already five weeks into the NewYear Some of our resolutions are burning strong and some like the fireworks in July have fizzled out
Join the American Welding Society (memberships are available all year long) Come out andmeet the many other individuals who have ldquoweldingrdquo in common Whether yoursquore a seasonedwelder a weld engineer a technician a student an educator an artistic welder a hobbyist welderor even the ldquodo-it-yourselfrdquo garage welder yoursquoll find that there is something for everyone
See the AWS Detroit Section Website membership application or the AWS national siteapplication to join the American Welding Society today
I wanted to update everyone on some information regarding scholarshipsand foundation news Spring is coming which means itrsquos time to fill outthose scholarship applications again The Welding Industry has shown
strong demands in several industry sectors for many years and is continuing to growfor many years to come Many have decided to follow a career in welding by enrollingin Universities Community Colleges and Technical Schools AWS Detroit sectionwants to help eligible students receive scholarships
Take a moment to look at our website and review the announcement letter and onlineapplication It never hurts to get that information in early The due date for applicationsis April 1 2014 We distributed over $37500 last year and plan to continue supportingour students interested in the welding field - you are our future If you receive our bulletinand know of a student who may qualify please suggest they apply more informationcan be found under awsdetroitorg
Scholarship Opportunities
Viji Kuruvilla
Submitted by Viji Kuruvilla President amp CEO Genesis Quality Systems Inc(248) 377-1788 wwwgenesisqscom
Q
A
Ask the Welding EngineerBy Donald F Maatz Jr
We weld mostly aluminum extrusions in our shopand I have been told we have a couple of choices
for aluminum welding wire What choices do we haveand what are the differences
To help answer this question I have reached out to fellow AWS-Detroitsection Executive Board member Wes Doneth of Fronius USA LLC Wesis the Area Sales Manager (Michigan amp Indiana) for Fronius USA LLCand a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
ldquoThis a great question Aluminum extrusions are primarilymade from 6000 series aluminum The 6000 series alloys
composed of Aluminum and Magnesium Silicide (Mg2Si) are verycrack sensitive when welded The primary issues are twofold in thatany welding must not only be done with the correct alloy but alsothe correct amount of it A simple test to verify the need for a fillerwould be to make an autogenous GTAW weld on the extrusionThe cracks should be visible immediately upon cooling thusvalidating that it is important to use enough filler when using GTAWAn example of the incorrect amount of filler leading to cracks canoccur with GMAW if you over penetrate and ldquodiluterdquo the weldingwire in the base metal The two most common filler metal alloysare 4043 and 5356 with other less common alloys being 40475556 or 5183 I would be remiss if I did not also let you know thatthe 6000 series aluminum is the most heat conductive alloy besidesthe 1000 series (essentially pure aluminum) and can be difficultto weld with lack of fusion and cold lap the most commondiscontinuities Crater cracks are also more of an issue so a propercrater fill technique is recommended It is also important toremember that you should never mix 4043 and 5356 in a weldThe combination creates a highly crack sensitive condition So ifin doubt grind out the old weld to pure base metal
The two common alloys have their positives and negatives 4043is a great all around alloy that gives a nice appearance and goodweldability It is very common choice for welding extrusions andwill normally yield deep penetration with GMAW As a result 4043is often preferred by manual welders Some negatives are that ithas low ductility meaning it will break normally before it bends(not to be confused with brittle) 4043 is more prone to crater cracksThis means that as with all aluminum welding a proper craterfill technique is recommended Also if you plan to anodize thepart the welds will turn black so be aware 4043 is also more difficultto feed so a good push pull system is a must
As for 5356 it is great for increased strength and ductility Itwill also anodize and will not turn black but the color match willnot be perfect 5356 also is less susceptible to crater cracks but aproper crater fill technique is still recommended 5356 hasMagnesium in it so when GMAW welding smut will be present alongthe weld toes 5356 also does not ldquowetrdquo as well and normally isnot as visually appealing as 4043 Finally 5356 does not carry asmuch amperage as 4043 so it will not penetrate the base metalas easilyrdquoIf you have more questions about this topic Wes can be reached at Fronius USALLC 10421 Citation Drive Suite 1100 Brighton MI 48116 Tel 810-844-2800Mobile 810-333-5008 donethwesleyfroniuscom
References 1) AWS A510A510M2012 (ISO 18273)
Send your questions to Don dmaatzromanengcom ndash subject linelsquoAsk the Welding Engineerrsquo
Donald F Maatz Jr is with RoMan EngineeringServices and serves in the capacity of LaboratoryManager He is past-chairman of the AWS-Detroit Section and serves on the D8D and D89Automotive Welding Committees
The US Department of Commerce tellsus that standards and conformityassessment impact more than 80 ofglobal commodity trade From design andmanufacturing to distribution andmarketing all aspects of your industryrsquosproducts and services are affected at somepoint by standardization
Hundreds of standards developing organizations(SDOs) and consortia are engaged in the creation andmaintenance of standards used in virtually every industrysector These SDOs ndash and the experts who populate theircommittees ndash work to enhance quality of life and improvethe competitiveness of US businesses operating in theglobal marketplace
The American Welding Society is the primary SDOproducing codes specifications guides recommendedpractices and books related to welding and joining TheAWS Technical Services Staff works with over 200 technicalcommittees to create approve and publish more than230 technical documents for the welding industryincluding one of the worldrsquos most widely used standardD11D11M Structural Welding Code-Steel
Unfortunately in recent years there has been a steadydecline in participation in the AWS standardsdevelopment activities Your help is needed to reverse thisalarming trend
Companies and individuals that participate instandards development activities stand to gain a morecompetitive advantage than those who do not participateThe participants get insider knowledge and early accessto information are able to exert influence on technicalcontent and they have the potential to develop newmarkets for products services and technologies
I would like to encourage our members to review theAWS Technical Committees and Standards Program andget involved wwwawsorgwatechnicalcomm_standhtml
Dan Galiher
Value of StandardsSubmitted by Dan Galiher member of the Detroit Sectionrsquos Executive Committee and Chair of the AWS D8 AutomotiveWelding Technical Committee
February HotlineR amp E Automated AcquiresRoMan Engineering Services
RampE Automated Systems recently announcedthat it acquired RoMan Engineering Services(RES) a subsidiary of RoMan ManufacturingInc As of January 13 2014 RES became apart of R amp E Automated RampE acquired RoManEngineering Services in order to provide itscustomers with expanded resources andexpertise in welding engineering services andsupport In acquiring RES RampE Automatedincreased its professional engineering staffand added a world class weld amp metallurgicaltesting laboratory to its well establishedwelding engineering consulting amp servicesgroup RampE continually looks to expand theareas of service within manufacturingtechnologies and remains committed tosupporting the welding industry and adaptingto changes within the manufacturingenvironment such as recently adding a laserwelding lab for weld developmentprototypeservice build amp training and astate of the art training center RampE AutomatedSystems continues to offer manufacturingindustry expertise in the areas of controlsPLCengineering amp support robot programmingmechanical design laser welding training rollerhemming prototype amp service build projectamp quality management
Detroit Section Welding Education SeriesMark Gugel has announced that the springedition of the new AWS ndash Detroit SectionWelding Education Series will be co-sponsoredby Stanley Engineered Fastening (formerlyEmhart) and will cover both theory andapplication for automotive and constructionuse of drawn arc welded studs and nuts Thetwo-hour one-evening session will be heldApril 29 More information will follow in theMarch eBulletin
PhillipTempleHonored Phillip I Templepresident of
eNergy Wise Consulting and former memberof the AWS Detroit Section Executive Com -mittee was honored by AWS with the SamuelWylie Miller Memorial Medal Award at the AWS Awards Ceremony on November 192013 during Fabtech in Chicago Phil ispictured above with Dr John C Lippold Chairof the AWS Awards Committee to his leftand Nancy C Cole AWS President to hisright The Samuel Wylie Miller MemorialMedal Award honors former AWS PresidentMiller and is awarded for meritorious achieve -ments that have contributed conspicuouslyto the advancement of the art and science ofwelding and cutting
EWI to Spur Economic Opportunity in Western NY
New York Governor Andrew MCuomo announced on January16 2014 that EWI (formerly
known as Edison Welding Institute) will operatethe Advanced Manufacturing Institute a state-of-the-art facility to support the growth ofWestern New Yorkrsquos manufacturing sectoras part of the Buffalo Billion initiative to spureconomic development opportunities in theregion An $8M Buffalo Billion grant to supportthe development of the new institute wasalso approved by the Empire State DevelopmentBoard of Directors The Advanced ManufacturingInstitute will be a shared services enterprisethat provides support to commercialize appliedresearch to develop more efficient operationalprocesses and to facilitate entry into newmarkets EWI has been selected as the partnerto operate the new Institute which will leverageEWIrsquos capabilities to help the industry resolvemanufacturing process and production issuesand make operations more competitive throughmanufacturing technology innovation TheInstitute will also have world-class technical
Do you have a Hotlinearticle for March Please contact Eric Pakalnins byFebruary 19 for publication atepakalninsromanengcom
Continued on page 9
Editorrsquos NotesWow We have a lot of
information to share thismonth The next few monthswill be filled with a whirlwindof activity Keep yourself up-to-date by monitoring our eventspagecalendar on the AWSDetroit website
Thank you to everyone whocame out to the January technight ndash what a great way tostart out the year with a nicegroup of people I encourageyou to invite friends colleaguesandor students to anyall ofour events And if you canvolunteer to help with any of theeventsmeetings please do nothesitate to contact ourChairman Tom Sparschu WeLOVE Volunteers
Finally Irsquod like to propose a new column for our e-bulletin a ldquoMeet our Members Sectionrdquo I think this would be a great place to have members let us know what they do in the welding world and what other interests they have Send me your comments or thoughts about this
Have a great month Donrsquotforget to follow us on Facebookand stay connected with us onLinked-In
~ Robin
February Hotline (continued)
capabilities in areas including Flexible Automation and Controls Advanced MaterialsAdditive Processes and Advanced Fabrication Technical capabilities will be built in phasesdriven by industry demand for technology services in each area The search is continuingfor the Institutersquos permanent facility A temporary location has been identified at the formerSmart Pill building at 847 Main Street in the city of Buffalo with Institute operations slatedto begin in mid-2014 It is envisioned that nearly 50 of the space will be dedicated tolaboratories and the balance of the space being filled by large meeting rooms cafeteriaand flexible office space
In Memory of Thomas W Shearer JrAge 90 lifelong resident of Auburn Hills and former welding supervision at Fisher BodyManufacturing Development Department in Warren passed away January 13 of Alzheimerrsquosdisease Tom was AWS ndash Detroit Section Chairman in 197778 He also served on numerouslocal and national AWS committees He was pre-deceased by his wife Jayne Memorialtributes can be made to the Thomas and Jayne Shearer Educational Fund AvondaleEducational Foundation 2940 Waukegan Street Auburn Hills MI 48326-3264 or theAlzheimerrsquos Association 25200 Telegraph Rd Suite 100 Southfield MI 48033
Sheet Metal Conference XVI Call for PapersDo you or someone you know have a new idea or exciting project that the sheet metalwelding community would be interested in hearing about Write a technical paper andpresent it at the next Sheet Metal Welding Conference We need your help to keep thisconference as the premier venue for the presentation of sheet metalwelding technology development Please visit wwwawsdetroitorgfor an application form and more details For questions contact Hui-Ping Wang (hui-pingwanggmcom) or Jerry Gould (jgouldewicom) Completed applications can be e-mailed to smwcpaperawsdetroitorg Hurry the deadline is March 31 2014
bull Cocktails amp Hor drsquooeuvresbull Sit-down dinnerbull Live dance musicbull Every lady gets a giftbull Open Barbull Socialize with old friendsamp colleagues
bull Large raffle prizes
bull After glow snacksbull Network with clientsbull Surprisesbull Reward key employeesbull On-site hotelbull Free valet parkingbull Try your hand at thetables or slots
bull Cocktails amp Hor drsquooeuvresbull Sit-down dinnerbull Live dance musicbull Every lady gets a giftbull Open Barbull Socialize with old friendsamp colleagues
bull Large raffle prizes
bull After glow snacksbull Network with clientsbull Surprisesbull Reward key employeesbull On-site hotelbull Free valet parkingbull Try your hand at thetables or slots
For more informationClick on wwwawskukanaocomevent_links2014
ladiesnightladies_night_2014
Or Contact Dan Wellman(586) 291-6446 or danwellmanobarausacom
WOWThe 74th AnnualLadiesrsquo Night
Gala Dinner Danceand Bash
This event helps support our scholarship and educational programs
Q
A
Ask the Welding EngineerBy Donald F Maatz Jr
We weld mostly aluminum extrusions in our shopand I have been told we have a couple of choices
for aluminum welding wire What choices do we haveand what are the differences
To help answer this question I have reached out to fellow AWS-Detroitsection Executive Board member Wes Doneth of Fronius USA LLC Wesis the Area Sales Manager (Michigan amp Indiana) for Fronius USA LLCand a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
ldquoThis a great question Aluminum extrusions are primarilymade from 6000 series aluminum The 6000 series alloys
composed of Aluminum and Magnesium Silicide (Mg2Si) are verycrack sensitive when welded The primary issues are twofold in thatany welding must not only be done with the correct alloy but alsothe correct amount of it A simple test to verify the need for a fillerwould be to make an autogenous GTAW weld on the extrusionThe cracks should be visible immediately upon cooling thusvalidating that it is important to use enough filler when using GTAWAn example of the incorrect amount of filler leading to cracks canoccur with GMAW if you over penetrate and ldquodiluterdquo the weldingwire in the base metal The two most common filler metal alloysare 4043 and 5356 with other less common alloys being 40475556 or 5183 I would be remiss if I did not also let you know thatthe 6000 series aluminum is the most heat conductive alloy besidesthe 1000 series (essentially pure aluminum) and can be difficultto weld with lack of fusion and cold lap the most commondiscontinuities Crater cracks are also more of an issue so a propercrater fill technique is recommended It is also important toremember that you should never mix 4043 and 5356 in a weldThe combination creates a highly crack sensitive condition So ifin doubt grind out the old weld to pure base metal
The two common alloys have their positives and negatives 4043is a great all around alloy that gives a nice appearance and goodweldability It is very common choice for welding extrusions andwill normally yield deep penetration with GMAW As a result 4043is often preferred by manual welders Some negatives are that ithas low ductility meaning it will break normally before it bends(not to be confused with brittle) 4043 is more prone to crater cracksThis means that as with all aluminum welding a proper craterfill technique is recommended Also if you plan to anodize thepart the welds will turn black so be aware 4043 is also more difficultto feed so a good push pull system is a must
As for 5356 it is great for increased strength and ductility Itwill also anodize and will not turn black but the color match willnot be perfect 5356 also is less susceptible to crater cracks but aproper crater fill technique is still recommended 5356 hasMagnesium in it so when GMAW welding smut will be present alongthe weld toes 5356 also does not ldquowetrdquo as well and normally isnot as visually appealing as 4043 Finally 5356 does not carry asmuch amperage as 4043 so it will not penetrate the base metalas easilyrdquoIf you have more questions about this topic Wes can be reached at Fronius USALLC 10421 Citation Drive Suite 1100 Brighton MI 48116 Tel 810-844-2800Mobile 810-333-5008 donethwesleyfroniuscom
References 1) AWS A510A510M2012 (ISO 18273)
Send your questions to Don dmaatzromanengcom ndash subject linelsquoAsk the Welding Engineerrsquo
Donald F Maatz Jr is with RoMan EngineeringServices and serves in the capacity of LaboratoryManager He is past-chairman of the AWS-Detroit Section and serves on the D8D and D89Automotive Welding Committees
The US Department of Commerce tellsus that standards and conformityassessment impact more than 80 ofglobal commodity trade From design andmanufacturing to distribution andmarketing all aspects of your industryrsquosproducts and services are affected at somepoint by standardization
Hundreds of standards developing organizations(SDOs) and consortia are engaged in the creation andmaintenance of standards used in virtually every industrysector These SDOs ndash and the experts who populate theircommittees ndash work to enhance quality of life and improvethe competitiveness of US businesses operating in theglobal marketplace
The American Welding Society is the primary SDOproducing codes specifications guides recommendedpractices and books related to welding and joining TheAWS Technical Services Staff works with over 200 technicalcommittees to create approve and publish more than230 technical documents for the welding industryincluding one of the worldrsquos most widely used standardD11D11M Structural Welding Code-Steel
Unfortunately in recent years there has been a steadydecline in participation in the AWS standardsdevelopment activities Your help is needed to reverse thisalarming trend
Companies and individuals that participate instandards development activities stand to gain a morecompetitive advantage than those who do not participateThe participants get insider knowledge and early accessto information are able to exert influence on technicalcontent and they have the potential to develop newmarkets for products services and technologies
I would like to encourage our members to review theAWS Technical Committees and Standards Program andget involved wwwawsorgwatechnicalcomm_standhtml
Dan Galiher
Value of StandardsSubmitted by Dan Galiher member of the Detroit Sectionrsquos Executive Committee and Chair of the AWS D8 AutomotiveWelding Technical Committee
February HotlineR amp E Automated AcquiresRoMan Engineering Services
RampE Automated Systems recently announcedthat it acquired RoMan Engineering Services(RES) a subsidiary of RoMan ManufacturingInc As of January 13 2014 RES became apart of R amp E Automated RampE acquired RoManEngineering Services in order to provide itscustomers with expanded resources andexpertise in welding engineering services andsupport In acquiring RES RampE Automatedincreased its professional engineering staffand added a world class weld amp metallurgicaltesting laboratory to its well establishedwelding engineering consulting amp servicesgroup RampE continually looks to expand theareas of service within manufacturingtechnologies and remains committed tosupporting the welding industry and adaptingto changes within the manufacturingenvironment such as recently adding a laserwelding lab for weld developmentprototypeservice build amp training and astate of the art training center RampE AutomatedSystems continues to offer manufacturingindustry expertise in the areas of controlsPLCengineering amp support robot programmingmechanical design laser welding training rollerhemming prototype amp service build projectamp quality management
Detroit Section Welding Education SeriesMark Gugel has announced that the springedition of the new AWS ndash Detroit SectionWelding Education Series will be co-sponsoredby Stanley Engineered Fastening (formerlyEmhart) and will cover both theory andapplication for automotive and constructionuse of drawn arc welded studs and nuts Thetwo-hour one-evening session will be heldApril 29 More information will follow in theMarch eBulletin
PhillipTempleHonored Phillip I Templepresident of
eNergy Wise Consulting and former memberof the AWS Detroit Section Executive Com -mittee was honored by AWS with the SamuelWylie Miller Memorial Medal Award at the AWS Awards Ceremony on November 192013 during Fabtech in Chicago Phil ispictured above with Dr John C Lippold Chairof the AWS Awards Committee to his leftand Nancy C Cole AWS President to hisright The Samuel Wylie Miller MemorialMedal Award honors former AWS PresidentMiller and is awarded for meritorious achieve -ments that have contributed conspicuouslyto the advancement of the art and science ofwelding and cutting
EWI to Spur Economic Opportunity in Western NY
New York Governor Andrew MCuomo announced on January16 2014 that EWI (formerly
known as Edison Welding Institute) will operatethe Advanced Manufacturing Institute a state-of-the-art facility to support the growth ofWestern New Yorkrsquos manufacturing sectoras part of the Buffalo Billion initiative to spureconomic development opportunities in theregion An $8M Buffalo Billion grant to supportthe development of the new institute wasalso approved by the Empire State DevelopmentBoard of Directors The Advanced ManufacturingInstitute will be a shared services enterprisethat provides support to commercialize appliedresearch to develop more efficient operationalprocesses and to facilitate entry into newmarkets EWI has been selected as the partnerto operate the new Institute which will leverageEWIrsquos capabilities to help the industry resolvemanufacturing process and production issuesand make operations more competitive throughmanufacturing technology innovation TheInstitute will also have world-class technical
Do you have a Hotlinearticle for March Please contact Eric Pakalnins byFebruary 19 for publication atepakalninsromanengcom
Continued on page 9
Editorrsquos NotesWow We have a lot of
information to share thismonth The next few monthswill be filled with a whirlwindof activity Keep yourself up-to-date by monitoring our eventspagecalendar on the AWSDetroit website
Thank you to everyone whocame out to the January technight ndash what a great way tostart out the year with a nicegroup of people I encourageyou to invite friends colleaguesandor students to anyall ofour events And if you canvolunteer to help with any of theeventsmeetings please do nothesitate to contact ourChairman Tom Sparschu WeLOVE Volunteers
Finally Irsquod like to propose a new column for our e-bulletin a ldquoMeet our Members Sectionrdquo I think this would be a great place to have members let us know what they do in the welding world and what other interests they have Send me your comments or thoughts about this
Have a great month Donrsquotforget to follow us on Facebookand stay connected with us onLinked-In
~ Robin
February Hotline (continued)
capabilities in areas including Flexible Automation and Controls Advanced MaterialsAdditive Processes and Advanced Fabrication Technical capabilities will be built in phasesdriven by industry demand for technology services in each area The search is continuingfor the Institutersquos permanent facility A temporary location has been identified at the formerSmart Pill building at 847 Main Street in the city of Buffalo with Institute operations slatedto begin in mid-2014 It is envisioned that nearly 50 of the space will be dedicated tolaboratories and the balance of the space being filled by large meeting rooms cafeteriaand flexible office space
In Memory of Thomas W Shearer JrAge 90 lifelong resident of Auburn Hills and former welding supervision at Fisher BodyManufacturing Development Department in Warren passed away January 13 of Alzheimerrsquosdisease Tom was AWS ndash Detroit Section Chairman in 197778 He also served on numerouslocal and national AWS committees He was pre-deceased by his wife Jayne Memorialtributes can be made to the Thomas and Jayne Shearer Educational Fund AvondaleEducational Foundation 2940 Waukegan Street Auburn Hills MI 48326-3264 or theAlzheimerrsquos Association 25200 Telegraph Rd Suite 100 Southfield MI 48033
Sheet Metal Conference XVI Call for PapersDo you or someone you know have a new idea or exciting project that the sheet metalwelding community would be interested in hearing about Write a technical paper andpresent it at the next Sheet Metal Welding Conference We need your help to keep thisconference as the premier venue for the presentation of sheet metalwelding technology development Please visit wwwawsdetroitorgfor an application form and more details For questions contact Hui-Ping Wang (hui-pingwanggmcom) or Jerry Gould (jgouldewicom) Completed applications can be e-mailed to smwcpaperawsdetroitorg Hurry the deadline is March 31 2014
bull Cocktails amp Hor drsquooeuvresbull Sit-down dinnerbull Live dance musicbull Every lady gets a giftbull Open Barbull Socialize with old friendsamp colleagues
bull Large raffle prizes
bull After glow snacksbull Network with clientsbull Surprisesbull Reward key employeesbull On-site hotelbull Free valet parkingbull Try your hand at thetables or slots
bull Cocktails amp Hor drsquooeuvresbull Sit-down dinnerbull Live dance musicbull Every lady gets a giftbull Open Barbull Socialize with old friendsamp colleagues
bull Large raffle prizes
bull After glow snacksbull Network with clientsbull Surprisesbull Reward key employeesbull On-site hotelbull Free valet parkingbull Try your hand at thetables or slots
For more informationClick on wwwawskukanaocomevent_links2014
ladiesnightladies_night_2014
Or Contact Dan Wellman(586) 291-6446 or danwellmanobarausacom
WOWThe 74th AnnualLadiesrsquo Night
Gala Dinner Danceand Bash
This event helps support our scholarship and educational programs
The US Department of Commerce tellsus that standards and conformityassessment impact more than 80 ofglobal commodity trade From design andmanufacturing to distribution andmarketing all aspects of your industryrsquosproducts and services are affected at somepoint by standardization
Hundreds of standards developing organizations(SDOs) and consortia are engaged in the creation andmaintenance of standards used in virtually every industrysector These SDOs ndash and the experts who populate theircommittees ndash work to enhance quality of life and improvethe competitiveness of US businesses operating in theglobal marketplace
The American Welding Society is the primary SDOproducing codes specifications guides recommendedpractices and books related to welding and joining TheAWS Technical Services Staff works with over 200 technicalcommittees to create approve and publish more than230 technical documents for the welding industryincluding one of the worldrsquos most widely used standardD11D11M Structural Welding Code-Steel
Unfortunately in recent years there has been a steadydecline in participation in the AWS standardsdevelopment activities Your help is needed to reverse thisalarming trend
Companies and individuals that participate instandards development activities stand to gain a morecompetitive advantage than those who do not participateThe participants get insider knowledge and early accessto information are able to exert influence on technicalcontent and they have the potential to develop newmarkets for products services and technologies
I would like to encourage our members to review theAWS Technical Committees and Standards Program andget involved wwwawsorgwatechnicalcomm_standhtml
Dan Galiher
Value of StandardsSubmitted by Dan Galiher member of the Detroit Sectionrsquos Executive Committee and Chair of the AWS D8 AutomotiveWelding Technical Committee
February HotlineR amp E Automated AcquiresRoMan Engineering Services
RampE Automated Systems recently announcedthat it acquired RoMan Engineering Services(RES) a subsidiary of RoMan ManufacturingInc As of January 13 2014 RES became apart of R amp E Automated RampE acquired RoManEngineering Services in order to provide itscustomers with expanded resources andexpertise in welding engineering services andsupport In acquiring RES RampE Automatedincreased its professional engineering staffand added a world class weld amp metallurgicaltesting laboratory to its well establishedwelding engineering consulting amp servicesgroup RampE continually looks to expand theareas of service within manufacturingtechnologies and remains committed tosupporting the welding industry and adaptingto changes within the manufacturingenvironment such as recently adding a laserwelding lab for weld developmentprototypeservice build amp training and astate of the art training center RampE AutomatedSystems continues to offer manufacturingindustry expertise in the areas of controlsPLCengineering amp support robot programmingmechanical design laser welding training rollerhemming prototype amp service build projectamp quality management
Detroit Section Welding Education SeriesMark Gugel has announced that the springedition of the new AWS ndash Detroit SectionWelding Education Series will be co-sponsoredby Stanley Engineered Fastening (formerlyEmhart) and will cover both theory andapplication for automotive and constructionuse of drawn arc welded studs and nuts Thetwo-hour one-evening session will be heldApril 29 More information will follow in theMarch eBulletin
PhillipTempleHonored Phillip I Templepresident of
eNergy Wise Consulting and former memberof the AWS Detroit Section Executive Com -mittee was honored by AWS with the SamuelWylie Miller Memorial Medal Award at the AWS Awards Ceremony on November 192013 during Fabtech in Chicago Phil ispictured above with Dr John C Lippold Chairof the AWS Awards Committee to his leftand Nancy C Cole AWS President to hisright The Samuel Wylie Miller MemorialMedal Award honors former AWS PresidentMiller and is awarded for meritorious achieve -ments that have contributed conspicuouslyto the advancement of the art and science ofwelding and cutting
EWI to Spur Economic Opportunity in Western NY
New York Governor Andrew MCuomo announced on January16 2014 that EWI (formerly
known as Edison Welding Institute) will operatethe Advanced Manufacturing Institute a state-of-the-art facility to support the growth ofWestern New Yorkrsquos manufacturing sectoras part of the Buffalo Billion initiative to spureconomic development opportunities in theregion An $8M Buffalo Billion grant to supportthe development of the new institute wasalso approved by the Empire State DevelopmentBoard of Directors The Advanced ManufacturingInstitute will be a shared services enterprisethat provides support to commercialize appliedresearch to develop more efficient operationalprocesses and to facilitate entry into newmarkets EWI has been selected as the partnerto operate the new Institute which will leverageEWIrsquos capabilities to help the industry resolvemanufacturing process and production issuesand make operations more competitive throughmanufacturing technology innovation TheInstitute will also have world-class technical
Do you have a Hotlinearticle for March Please contact Eric Pakalnins byFebruary 19 for publication atepakalninsromanengcom
Continued on page 9
Editorrsquos NotesWow We have a lot of
information to share thismonth The next few monthswill be filled with a whirlwindof activity Keep yourself up-to-date by monitoring our eventspagecalendar on the AWSDetroit website
Thank you to everyone whocame out to the January technight ndash what a great way tostart out the year with a nicegroup of people I encourageyou to invite friends colleaguesandor students to anyall ofour events And if you canvolunteer to help with any of theeventsmeetings please do nothesitate to contact ourChairman Tom Sparschu WeLOVE Volunteers
Finally Irsquod like to propose a new column for our e-bulletin a ldquoMeet our Members Sectionrdquo I think this would be a great place to have members let us know what they do in the welding world and what other interests they have Send me your comments or thoughts about this
Have a great month Donrsquotforget to follow us on Facebookand stay connected with us onLinked-In
~ Robin
February Hotline (continued)
capabilities in areas including Flexible Automation and Controls Advanced MaterialsAdditive Processes and Advanced Fabrication Technical capabilities will be built in phasesdriven by industry demand for technology services in each area The search is continuingfor the Institutersquos permanent facility A temporary location has been identified at the formerSmart Pill building at 847 Main Street in the city of Buffalo with Institute operations slatedto begin in mid-2014 It is envisioned that nearly 50 of the space will be dedicated tolaboratories and the balance of the space being filled by large meeting rooms cafeteriaand flexible office space
In Memory of Thomas W Shearer JrAge 90 lifelong resident of Auburn Hills and former welding supervision at Fisher BodyManufacturing Development Department in Warren passed away January 13 of Alzheimerrsquosdisease Tom was AWS ndash Detroit Section Chairman in 197778 He also served on numerouslocal and national AWS committees He was pre-deceased by his wife Jayne Memorialtributes can be made to the Thomas and Jayne Shearer Educational Fund AvondaleEducational Foundation 2940 Waukegan Street Auburn Hills MI 48326-3264 or theAlzheimerrsquos Association 25200 Telegraph Rd Suite 100 Southfield MI 48033
Sheet Metal Conference XVI Call for PapersDo you or someone you know have a new idea or exciting project that the sheet metalwelding community would be interested in hearing about Write a technical paper andpresent it at the next Sheet Metal Welding Conference We need your help to keep thisconference as the premier venue for the presentation of sheet metalwelding technology development Please visit wwwawsdetroitorgfor an application form and more details For questions contact Hui-Ping Wang (hui-pingwanggmcom) or Jerry Gould (jgouldewicom) Completed applications can be e-mailed to smwcpaperawsdetroitorg Hurry the deadline is March 31 2014
bull Cocktails amp Hor drsquooeuvresbull Sit-down dinnerbull Live dance musicbull Every lady gets a giftbull Open Barbull Socialize with old friendsamp colleagues
bull Large raffle prizes
bull After glow snacksbull Network with clientsbull Surprisesbull Reward key employeesbull On-site hotelbull Free valet parkingbull Try your hand at thetables or slots
bull Cocktails amp Hor drsquooeuvresbull Sit-down dinnerbull Live dance musicbull Every lady gets a giftbull Open Barbull Socialize with old friendsamp colleagues
bull Large raffle prizes
bull After glow snacksbull Network with clientsbull Surprisesbull Reward key employeesbull On-site hotelbull Free valet parkingbull Try your hand at thetables or slots
For more informationClick on wwwawskukanaocomevent_links2014
ladiesnightladies_night_2014
Or Contact Dan Wellman(586) 291-6446 or danwellmanobarausacom
WOWThe 74th AnnualLadiesrsquo Night
Gala Dinner Danceand Bash
This event helps support our scholarship and educational programs
February HotlineR amp E Automated AcquiresRoMan Engineering Services
RampE Automated Systems recently announcedthat it acquired RoMan Engineering Services(RES) a subsidiary of RoMan ManufacturingInc As of January 13 2014 RES became apart of R amp E Automated RampE acquired RoManEngineering Services in order to provide itscustomers with expanded resources andexpertise in welding engineering services andsupport In acquiring RES RampE Automatedincreased its professional engineering staffand added a world class weld amp metallurgicaltesting laboratory to its well establishedwelding engineering consulting amp servicesgroup RampE continually looks to expand theareas of service within manufacturingtechnologies and remains committed tosupporting the welding industry and adaptingto changes within the manufacturingenvironment such as recently adding a laserwelding lab for weld developmentprototypeservice build amp training and astate of the art training center RampE AutomatedSystems continues to offer manufacturingindustry expertise in the areas of controlsPLCengineering amp support robot programmingmechanical design laser welding training rollerhemming prototype amp service build projectamp quality management
Detroit Section Welding Education SeriesMark Gugel has announced that the springedition of the new AWS ndash Detroit SectionWelding Education Series will be co-sponsoredby Stanley Engineered Fastening (formerlyEmhart) and will cover both theory andapplication for automotive and constructionuse of drawn arc welded studs and nuts Thetwo-hour one-evening session will be heldApril 29 More information will follow in theMarch eBulletin
PhillipTempleHonored Phillip I Templepresident of
eNergy Wise Consulting and former memberof the AWS Detroit Section Executive Com -mittee was honored by AWS with the SamuelWylie Miller Memorial Medal Award at the AWS Awards Ceremony on November 192013 during Fabtech in Chicago Phil ispictured above with Dr John C Lippold Chairof the AWS Awards Committee to his leftand Nancy C Cole AWS President to hisright The Samuel Wylie Miller MemorialMedal Award honors former AWS PresidentMiller and is awarded for meritorious achieve -ments that have contributed conspicuouslyto the advancement of the art and science ofwelding and cutting
EWI to Spur Economic Opportunity in Western NY
New York Governor Andrew MCuomo announced on January16 2014 that EWI (formerly
known as Edison Welding Institute) will operatethe Advanced Manufacturing Institute a state-of-the-art facility to support the growth ofWestern New Yorkrsquos manufacturing sectoras part of the Buffalo Billion initiative to spureconomic development opportunities in theregion An $8M Buffalo Billion grant to supportthe development of the new institute wasalso approved by the Empire State DevelopmentBoard of Directors The Advanced ManufacturingInstitute will be a shared services enterprisethat provides support to commercialize appliedresearch to develop more efficient operationalprocesses and to facilitate entry into newmarkets EWI has been selected as the partnerto operate the new Institute which will leverageEWIrsquos capabilities to help the industry resolvemanufacturing process and production issuesand make operations more competitive throughmanufacturing technology innovation TheInstitute will also have world-class technical
Do you have a Hotlinearticle for March Please contact Eric Pakalnins byFebruary 19 for publication atepakalninsromanengcom
Continued on page 9
Editorrsquos NotesWow We have a lot of
information to share thismonth The next few monthswill be filled with a whirlwindof activity Keep yourself up-to-date by monitoring our eventspagecalendar on the AWSDetroit website
Thank you to everyone whocame out to the January technight ndash what a great way tostart out the year with a nicegroup of people I encourageyou to invite friends colleaguesandor students to anyall ofour events And if you canvolunteer to help with any of theeventsmeetings please do nothesitate to contact ourChairman Tom Sparschu WeLOVE Volunteers
Finally Irsquod like to propose a new column for our e-bulletin a ldquoMeet our Members Sectionrdquo I think this would be a great place to have members let us know what they do in the welding world and what other interests they have Send me your comments or thoughts about this
Have a great month Donrsquotforget to follow us on Facebookand stay connected with us onLinked-In
~ Robin
February Hotline (continued)
capabilities in areas including Flexible Automation and Controls Advanced MaterialsAdditive Processes and Advanced Fabrication Technical capabilities will be built in phasesdriven by industry demand for technology services in each area The search is continuingfor the Institutersquos permanent facility A temporary location has been identified at the formerSmart Pill building at 847 Main Street in the city of Buffalo with Institute operations slatedto begin in mid-2014 It is envisioned that nearly 50 of the space will be dedicated tolaboratories and the balance of the space being filled by large meeting rooms cafeteriaand flexible office space
In Memory of Thomas W Shearer JrAge 90 lifelong resident of Auburn Hills and former welding supervision at Fisher BodyManufacturing Development Department in Warren passed away January 13 of Alzheimerrsquosdisease Tom was AWS ndash Detroit Section Chairman in 197778 He also served on numerouslocal and national AWS committees He was pre-deceased by his wife Jayne Memorialtributes can be made to the Thomas and Jayne Shearer Educational Fund AvondaleEducational Foundation 2940 Waukegan Street Auburn Hills MI 48326-3264 or theAlzheimerrsquos Association 25200 Telegraph Rd Suite 100 Southfield MI 48033
Sheet Metal Conference XVI Call for PapersDo you or someone you know have a new idea or exciting project that the sheet metalwelding community would be interested in hearing about Write a technical paper andpresent it at the next Sheet Metal Welding Conference We need your help to keep thisconference as the premier venue for the presentation of sheet metalwelding technology development Please visit wwwawsdetroitorgfor an application form and more details For questions contact Hui-Ping Wang (hui-pingwanggmcom) or Jerry Gould (jgouldewicom) Completed applications can be e-mailed to smwcpaperawsdetroitorg Hurry the deadline is March 31 2014
bull Cocktails amp Hor drsquooeuvresbull Sit-down dinnerbull Live dance musicbull Every lady gets a giftbull Open Barbull Socialize with old friendsamp colleagues
bull Large raffle prizes
bull After glow snacksbull Network with clientsbull Surprisesbull Reward key employeesbull On-site hotelbull Free valet parkingbull Try your hand at thetables or slots
bull Cocktails amp Hor drsquooeuvresbull Sit-down dinnerbull Live dance musicbull Every lady gets a giftbull Open Barbull Socialize with old friendsamp colleagues
bull Large raffle prizes
bull After glow snacksbull Network with clientsbull Surprisesbull Reward key employeesbull On-site hotelbull Free valet parkingbull Try your hand at thetables or slots
For more informationClick on wwwawskukanaocomevent_links2014
ladiesnightladies_night_2014
Or Contact Dan Wellman(586) 291-6446 or danwellmanobarausacom
WOWThe 74th AnnualLadiesrsquo Night
Gala Dinner Danceand Bash
This event helps support our scholarship and educational programs
Editorrsquos NotesWow We have a lot of
information to share thismonth The next few monthswill be filled with a whirlwindof activity Keep yourself up-to-date by monitoring our eventspagecalendar on the AWSDetroit website
Thank you to everyone whocame out to the January technight ndash what a great way tostart out the year with a nicegroup of people I encourageyou to invite friends colleaguesandor students to anyall ofour events And if you canvolunteer to help with any of theeventsmeetings please do nothesitate to contact ourChairman Tom Sparschu WeLOVE Volunteers
Finally Irsquod like to propose a new column for our e-bulletin a ldquoMeet our Members Sectionrdquo I think this would be a great place to have members let us know what they do in the welding world and what other interests they have Send me your comments or thoughts about this
Have a great month Donrsquotforget to follow us on Facebookand stay connected with us onLinked-In
~ Robin
February Hotline (continued)
capabilities in areas including Flexible Automation and Controls Advanced MaterialsAdditive Processes and Advanced Fabrication Technical capabilities will be built in phasesdriven by industry demand for technology services in each area The search is continuingfor the Institutersquos permanent facility A temporary location has been identified at the formerSmart Pill building at 847 Main Street in the city of Buffalo with Institute operations slatedto begin in mid-2014 It is envisioned that nearly 50 of the space will be dedicated tolaboratories and the balance of the space being filled by large meeting rooms cafeteriaand flexible office space
In Memory of Thomas W Shearer JrAge 90 lifelong resident of Auburn Hills and former welding supervision at Fisher BodyManufacturing Development Department in Warren passed away January 13 of Alzheimerrsquosdisease Tom was AWS ndash Detroit Section Chairman in 197778 He also served on numerouslocal and national AWS committees He was pre-deceased by his wife Jayne Memorialtributes can be made to the Thomas and Jayne Shearer Educational Fund AvondaleEducational Foundation 2940 Waukegan Street Auburn Hills MI 48326-3264 or theAlzheimerrsquos Association 25200 Telegraph Rd Suite 100 Southfield MI 48033
Sheet Metal Conference XVI Call for PapersDo you or someone you know have a new idea or exciting project that the sheet metalwelding community would be interested in hearing about Write a technical paper andpresent it at the next Sheet Metal Welding Conference We need your help to keep thisconference as the premier venue for the presentation of sheet metalwelding technology development Please visit wwwawsdetroitorgfor an application form and more details For questions contact Hui-Ping Wang (hui-pingwanggmcom) or Jerry Gould (jgouldewicom) Completed applications can be e-mailed to smwcpaperawsdetroitorg Hurry the deadline is March 31 2014
bull Cocktails amp Hor drsquooeuvresbull Sit-down dinnerbull Live dance musicbull Every lady gets a giftbull Open Barbull Socialize with old friendsamp colleagues
bull Large raffle prizes
bull After glow snacksbull Network with clientsbull Surprisesbull Reward key employeesbull On-site hotelbull Free valet parkingbull Try your hand at thetables or slots
bull Cocktails amp Hor drsquooeuvresbull Sit-down dinnerbull Live dance musicbull Every lady gets a giftbull Open Barbull Socialize with old friendsamp colleagues
bull Large raffle prizes
bull After glow snacksbull Network with clientsbull Surprisesbull Reward key employeesbull On-site hotelbull Free valet parkingbull Try your hand at thetables or slots
For more informationClick on wwwawskukanaocomevent_links2014
ladiesnightladies_night_2014
Or Contact Dan Wellman(586) 291-6446 or danwellmanobarausacom
WOWThe 74th AnnualLadiesrsquo Night
Gala Dinner Danceand Bash
This event helps support our scholarship and educational programs
bull Cocktails amp Hor drsquooeuvresbull Sit-down dinnerbull Live dance musicbull Every lady gets a giftbull Open Barbull Socialize with old friendsamp colleagues
bull Large raffle prizes
bull After glow snacksbull Network with clientsbull Surprisesbull Reward key employeesbull On-site hotelbull Free valet parkingbull Try your hand at thetables or slots
bull Cocktails amp Hor drsquooeuvresbull Sit-down dinnerbull Live dance musicbull Every lady gets a giftbull Open Barbull Socialize with old friendsamp colleagues
bull Large raffle prizes
bull After glow snacksbull Network with clientsbull Surprisesbull Reward key employeesbull On-site hotelbull Free valet parkingbull Try your hand at thetables or slots
For more informationClick on wwwawskukanaocomevent_links2014
ladiesnightladies_night_2014
Or Contact Dan Wellman(586) 291-6446 or danwellmanobarausacom
WOWThe 74th AnnualLadiesrsquo Night
Gala Dinner Danceand Bash
This event helps support our scholarship and educational programs
