2017 Aluminum Conference

This is the twentieth offering of the AWS Aluminum Conference. For two days industry experts will deliver the latest research and innovations in this popular industry. Aluminum is one of the most versatile and widely used metals in manufacturing, but its unique chemical and physical properties can also make it one of the most challenging to weld.

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Welcome and Overview
– by Tony Anderson

Aluminum Alloy and Temper Designations
– by Frank Armao

Aluminum Welding Metallurgy
– by Patrick Berube

Metal Preparation for Aluminum Welding
– by Mikael Carriere

Aluminum Weld Discontinuities – Causes and Cures
– by Tony Anderson

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Aluminum – Fundamental and Advanced
– by Mark Kadle

Gas Metal Arc Welding of Aluminum Alloys
– by Frank Armao

Overview of the AWS D1.2 Structural Welding Code – Aluminum and AWS A5.10 Aluminum Filler Metal Specification
– by Tony Anderson

Technology Advancements and Automation in the Aluminum Welding Industry
– by Kevin Summers

Observed Maritime Applications of Aluminum Welding
– by Jerry Mirgain

Friction Stir Welding Equipment Solutions and Processing of Aluminum Alloys
– by Chris Smith

The Weld Testing of AWS Aluminum Filler Metal Classifications for AWS A5.10
– by Warren Peterson

Aluminum Welding with Nanosecond Performance
– by Mike Monnin

Fabrication of Large Heavy Wall Aluminum Enclosures for High Vacuum Laboratory Application
– by Steve Pollard

Assessment against Fatigue Failure Resistance of Aluminum Welds
– by Mike Weaver

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