Aluminum lends itself to a wide variety of industrial applications because of its light weight, high strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and other attributes. However, because its chemical and physical properties are different from those of steel, welding of aluminum requires special processes, techniques, and expertise.
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ALUMINUM CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Welcome and Overview
– by Tony Anderson CEng, FWeldI
ITW Welding North America
Aluminum Alloy and Temper Designations
– by Frank Armao
Lincoln Electric
Aluminum Weld Discontinuities Causes and Cures
– by Tony Anderson CEng, FWeldI
ITW Welding North America
Shielding Gas Composition to Improve Welding of Aluminum Alloys
– by Philip Miller
Praxair
Metal Preparation for Aluminum Welding
– by Frank Armao
Lincoln Electric
GTAW of Aluminum: Fundamental and Advanced
– by Mark Kadlec
Miller Electric Mfg. Co.
Gas Metal Welding of Aluminum Alloys
– by Frank Armao
Lincoln Electric
Friction Stir Welding and Equipment Solutions
– by Chris Smith
Wolf Robotics
Advancements in Automation in the Aluminum Welding Industry
– by Elizabeth Cantiberos
Hybrid Welding Processes: New Welding Processes, Process Controls, and their Welding Applications
– by Adam Urbano
Fronius
Rotary Milling Disc for Aluminum and Non-Ferrous Milling Applications
– by Gerald Obritzberger
In. Motion
Welding Aluminum for Maritime Applications
– by Jerry Mirgain
The Qualification of Welding Procedures and the Training and Qualification of Welders for Aluminum Welding Fabrication
– by William L. Shreve, M.S.
Shreve Weld-Tech
