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87th Annual Convention Professional Program Listing

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Monday, October 30, 2006

1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
SESSION 1: WELDING/JOINING PROCESS DEVELOPMENT
Room C209
Chairman: Richard. Wong, NSWCCD (Navy), W. Bethesda, MD
Co-Chairman: Yoni Adonyi, LeTourneau University, Longview, TX

 
A. 1:00 PM
*High Speed Narrow Groove Submerged Arc Welding for Thin Steel Panels
by N. Porter, Edison Welding Institute, Columbus, OH
H.Sadler, Lincoln Electric Company, Cleveland, OH
L. Kvidahl, Northrop Grumman Ship Systems, Pascagoula, MS
N. Evans, Northrop Grumman Ship Systems, New Orleans, LA


B. 1:25 PM
Out-of-Position Wet Welding with AWS-E6013 Electrode Grade at Three Water Depths
by E. Caires Pereira Pessoa and A. Queiroz Bracarense, Universidad Federal De Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil;
F. Perez Guerrero and S. Liu, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO

C. 1:50 PM
The Effect of Parameters of the Pulsed Current GMA Welding on the Stability of Resistance of the Welding Arc
by S. Rajasekaran, El-Shaddai Welding and Cutting Consultants, Coimbatore, India

D. 2:15 PM
The Interaction of Pulsed Current GMA Welding Variables on the Shape and Size of the Weld
by S. Rajasekaran, Principal, Kings College of Engineering, Punalkulam, India

E. 2:40 PM
Buried Gas Tungsten Arc Welding with Convective
by R. Wong and J. J. Deloach, NSWCCD (Navy), W. Bethesda, MD

F. 3:05 PM
Closure-Welding of Radioactive Materials Containers at the Department of Energy (DOE) Hanford Site
by G. R. Cannell, Fluor Government Group, Richland, WA

G. 3:30 PM
A Novel Welding Wire Surface Preparation
by H.G. Boockmann, KBoockmann, R. L. Slover, GmbH, Unterebersbach, Germany


Monday, October 30, 2006
1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
SESSION 2: ELECTRON BEAM WELDING
Room C210
Chairman: Patrick Hochanadel, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM
Co-Chairman: Charles Robino, Sandia National Labs, Albuquerque, NM

A. 1:00 PM
Integration of Electron Beam Diagnostics in Weld Transfer and Quality Control Procedures
by T. A. Palmer, and J. W. Elmer, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; and K. Nicklas, BWXT Y-12 Plant, Oak Ridge, TN

B. 1:25 PM
An Overview on the Past 50 Years of Nonvacuum Electron Beam Welding
by D. E. Powers, PTR – Precision Technologies, Inc., Enfield, CT

C. 1:50 PM
Utilizing Advantages of Electron Beam Welding to Join Aluminum Components
by G. LaFlamme, and G. Schubert, PTR - Precision Technologies, Inc., Enfield, CT

D. 2:15 PM
Pulsed Electron Beam Welding and Microstructure
by P. Hochanadel, N. Dozhier, R. O’Leary, D. Kautz and R. Merlini, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM

E.  2:40 PM
Advanced Electron Beam Free Form Fabrication Methods & Technology
by S. Stecker, K.W. Lachenberg, H. Wang and R.C. Salo, Sciaky Incorporated, Chicago, Illinois, USA

F. 3:05 PM
*Electron Beam Welding at the Micron Scale
by M. Sanders and P. Mendez, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO

G. 3:25 PM
High Productivity Welding of HSLA-100 Using the EBW Process
by A.N. Duffield, M.Q. Johnson, P. Burgardt, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM

 
Monday, October 30, 2006
1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
SESSION 3: APPLIED TECHNOLOGY
Room C211
Chairman:  Dave Farson, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Co-Chairman: Ernesto Indacochea, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL


A. 1:00 PM
*Welding for Repair of Chloride Stress Corrosion Cracking – How Far Can We Go?
by J.V.D. Murty, Qatargas, Doha, Qatar

B. 1:25 PM
Application of Robotic Arc Welding Technology for Manufacture of Two Wheeler Frames
by S. Srinivasan, and G. Ravichandran, Welding Research Institute, Tiruchirappalli, India

C. 1:50 PM
Portable and Intelligent Stud Welding Inverter for Automotive and Sheet Metal Fabrication
by C. Hsu, D. Phillips and C. Champney, Nelson Stud Welding, Inc., Elyria, OH

D. 2:15 PM
Laser Brazing in the Automotive Idustrie Status Report
by H. Riedelsberger, Scansonic GmbH, Berlin, Germany

E. 2:40 PM
*Cold Metal Transfer
by J. Doherty, Fronius LLC, Brighton, MI

F. 3:05 PM
*Delta Spot
by J. Doherty, Fronius LLC, Brighton, MI

G. 3:30 PM
TOPTIG: Robotic TIG Welding with Integrated Wire Feeder Assures Weld Speed and Weld Quality
by L. Rimano, Air Liquide Canada, Montreal, Canada

Tuesday, October 31, 2006
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
SESSION 4: WELDING MATERIAL CHARACTERIZATION
Room C210
Chairman: Stephen Liu, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO
Co-Chairman: Zhili Feng, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN

 
A. 10:00 AM
*Phase Transformations of X70 Pipeline Steel
by M. I. Onsøien, SINTEF Materials and Chemistry, Trondheim, Norway

B. 10:25 AM
Ultra-Supercritical Steam Boiler Steel Weld Repair
by J. Jackson, D.L. Olson, A.N. Lasseigne, S. Liu, and A. Rowe, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO
R.L. Hellner, Xcel Energy Co., Golden, CO


C. 10:50 AM
A Novel Technique for Studying of Phase Transformations: Part 1: Single Sensor DTA, Development and Verification
by B. T. Alexandrov and J. C. Lippold, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

D. 11:15 AM
A Novel Technique for Studying of Phase Transformations: Part 11: Single Sensor DTA, Range of Applications
by B. T. Alexandrov and J. C. Lippold, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

E 11:40 AM
Thermodynamic Modeling Using Thermo-Calc in the Development of Specialty Welding Consumables
by J.C. Madeni, G. Sarasola, P. Mendez, and S. Liu, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO

Tuesday, October 31, 2006
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
SESSION 5: WELDING CONSUMABLES DEVELOPMENT
Room C211
Chairman: Estela. S. Surian, Fac. Of Engineering-UNLZ, Buenos, Aires, Argentina
Co-Chairman: Mike Santella, Oak Ridge National Labs, Oak Ridge, TN


A. 10:00 AM
SAW Ferritic All-Weld Metal: Achieving ANSI/AWS A5.23-97 FXXA6-ECM2-M2 Mechanical Properties
by E. S. Surian, Fac. Reg. San Nicolás, UTN and FI-UNLZ, Buenos Aires, Argentina
R. Rep, CONARCO-ESAB, Villa Lynch, Argentina, M. Ramini de Rissone, Reg, Fac. San Nicolas, UTN, Buenos  Aires, Argentina;
H. G. Svoboda, Facultad de Ingeniería, UBA, Buenos Aires , Argentina
L. A. de Vedia, UNSAMCNEA, CIC, Buenos Aires, Argentina


B. 10:25 AM
Response of Exothermic Additions to the Flux- Cored Arc Welding Consumable Electrode
by S. H. Malene, Savannah River National Laboratory, Aiken, SC
Y. D. Park, Dong-Eui University, Busan, Korea
David L. Olson, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO


C. 10:50 AM
Realization of an Fe-based Filler Metal for Superaustenitic Stainless Steels
by T. Anderson and J. N. DuPont, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA

D. 11:15 AM
Characterization of Welding Fume from Stainless Steels and High-Mn Consumables
by M. J. Gonser, J. C. Lippold, and D.W. Dickinson, Welding & Joining Metallurgy Group, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
A.J. Ramirez, Brazilian Synchrotron Light Laboratory, Campinas, SP, Brazil

E. 11:40 AM
Development of a Cr-free Welding Consumable for Reduction of Cr Fume Emissions
by J. W. Sowards, Boian T. Alexandrov, G. S. Frankel, and J. C. Lippold, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

Tuesday, October 31, 2006
1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
SESSION 6: LASER BEAM WELDING/PROCESSING
Room C210
Sponsored by the U.S. Department Of Energy Interagency Manufacturing Operations Group
Chairman: Gerald A. Knorovsky, Sandia National Labs, Albuquerque, NM
Co-Chairman: Randy Roper, Roper Engineering, Inc., Northglenn, CO

A. 1:00 PM
Predicting Sigma Formation in Mo-Bearing Stainless Steels
by M. J. Perricone and C. V. Robino, Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM
T.D. Anderson and J.N. DuPont, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA


B. 1:25 PM
Controlling Massive Transformations in Laser Welded Stainless Steels
by M. J. Perricone, C. V. Robino, M. Reece and P. S. Duran, Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM

C. 1:50 PM
*Hydrogen Effects on Laser Engineered Net Shape Repaired Welds
by P. Korinko, T. Adams, and S. Maleneq, Savannah River National Laboratory, Aiken, SC
D. Gill, Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM


D. 2:15 PM
Rationalizing Machining Tolerances for Laser Weld Fit-Up
by G. A. Knorovsky, J. T. Norris, A. R. Roach, E. A. Holm, and C. V. Robino, Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM

E. 2:40 PM
Porosity Characterization for Nd: YAG CW Laser Welds: Investigating the Effect of Square Wave Modulation
by J. Norris and M. Perricone, Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM
C. Ellison and K. Faraone, Honeywell FM & T, Kansas City, MO


F. 3:05 PM
Determination of the Constitutive Properties of Laser Welds in 304L Stainless Steel
by C. V. Robino, B. L. Boyce and P. L. Reu, Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM

Tuesday, October 31, 2006
1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
SESSION 7: FRICTION & RESISTANCE WELDING/MATERIALS
BONDING PROCESSES
Room C211
Chairman: Thomas. J. Lienert, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM
Co-Chairman: Dave Farson, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

A. 1:00 PM
Brazing 304L Stainless Steel to 5083 Aluminum Using A1719 Filler Material
by A. Rowe and S. Liu, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO

B. 1:25 PM
*Stud Welding of Painted and Hot Dip Galvanized Steels
by W. Beckman, J. Nielson, Y. Adonyi and R. Warke, LeTourneau University, Longview, TX

C. 1:50 PM
A Study of Friction Behavior with Application to Ultrasonic Welding (Consolidation) of Aluminum
by L. Li, X. Zhu and C. Zhang, Utah State University, Logan, UT

D. 2:15 PM
Assessment of Spot Geometry and Mechanical Properties of Resistance Welding by Using Statistical Analysis
by L. Olveira Vilarinho, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia, Brazil
J. Enrique Vargas and S. A. Alfaro, University of Brasilia, Brazil


E. 2:40 PM
Microstructures and Mechanical Properties Inertia Friction Welds Between 304 SS and AA 6061-T6
by T.J. Lienert, W.L. Stellwag, Jr., R.D. Field, AM Kelly, and R. Casey, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM

F. 3:05 PM
Modeling of Resistance Spot Weld Fracture Behavior in Advanced High Strength Steels
by D. J. Radakovic and M. D. Tumuluru, US Steel, Munhall, PA

 
Wednesday, November 1, 2006
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
SESSION 8A: ARC & WELD POOL OBSERVATION, MEASUREMENT AND SENSING
Room C210
Chairman: Patricio Mendez, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO
Co-Chairman: Howard W. Ludewig, Caterpillar, Inc., Peoria, IL


A. 10:00 AM
Measurement of Gas Tungsten Arc Weld Pool Surface
by H. Song, Y. Zhang, and G. Saeed, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

B. 10:25 AM
Metal Transfer in Double-Electrode Gas Metal Arc Welding
by K. Li and Y. Zhang, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

C. 10:50 AM
Double Wire GMAW: A Closer Look at the Out- Of-Phase Pulsing
by L. O. Vilarinho and A. Scotti, Federal University of Uberlândia, Brazil
W. Martins, Praxair, Brazil

D. 11:15 AM
High Speed Filming of AC and MF RSW: A Comparison
by L. O. Vilarinho and M. A. Wolff, Federal University of Uberlândia, Brazil
J. E. Vargas and S. A. Alfaro, University of Brasilia, Brazil


E. 11:40 AM
Correlation Between GMAW Process and Weld Quality Parameters: A Neural Network Approach Applied in the Automotive Industry
by F.A. Reyes-Valdes and L. Torres- Treviño, COMIMSA, Saltillo, Mexico
V.H. Lopez-Cartes, F. De La Cruz-Marquez and F. Briceñi-Ramirez, COSMA, Saltillo, Mexico



Wednesday, November 1, 2006
1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
SESSION 8B: ARC & WELD POOL OBSERVATION,
MEASUREMENT AND SENSING
Room C210
Chairman: YuMing Zhang, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
Co-Chairman: Daniel Hartman, Los Alamos National Lab, Los Alamos, NM


A. 1:00 PM
Development of Novel Gases and Procedures for High Speed Welding Using Melt-In Plasma Process
by R. P. Reis, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia, Brazil

B. 1:25 PM
Factors that Influence Transition Current During GMAW
by E. Soderstrom and P. Mendez, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO

C. 1:50 PM
*Prevent 50-59% of Weld Distortion and Weld Cracking with New Sub-Harmonic Process
by T. E. Hebel, Bonal Technologies, Inc., Royal Oak, MI

D. 2:15 PM
Apply Lean to Welding Operations: Case Study
by V. Vaidya, Air Liquide Canada Inc., Montreal, Canada

E. 2:40 PM
Simulation of Weld Pool Dynamics and Final Weld Shape
by D. Farson and M. H. Cho, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

F. 3:05 PM
Droplet Temperature and Evaporation in GMAW
by P. F. Mendez, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO
N. Jenkins, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH


Wednesday, November 1, 2006
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
SESSION 9: DEFECT ANALYSIS & MITIGATION
Room C211
Chairman: John W. Elmer, Lawrence Livermore National Lab, Livermore, CA
Co-Chairman: Carl E. Cross, BAM, Germany


A. 10:00 AM
The Mechanism of Porosity Formation in Underwater Wet Welds
by F. Perez and S. Liu, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO

B. 10:25 AM
High Speed Welding Defect Formation and Mitigation
by E. Soderstrom and P. Mendez, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO

C. 10:50 AM
A Hybrid Laser+GMAW Process for Control of the of Bead Humping Defect
by D. Farson and H. W. Choi, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

D. 11:15 AM
Understanding Bead Hump Formation in Gas Metal Arc Welding at High Travel Speed Using a Numerical Simulation
by D. Farson and M. H. Cho, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

E. 11:40 AM
Defining a Critical Weld Dilution to Avoid Solidification Cracking in Aluminum
by C. E. Cross, N. Coniglio, T. Michael, and M. Lammers, BAM, Berlin, Germany


Wednesday, November 1, 2006
1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
SESSION 10: RESIDUAL STRESS MANAGEMENT IN WELDED JOINTS
Room C207
Chairman: Zhili Feng, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN
Co-Chairman: Pei-Chung Wang, General Motors Corporation, Warren, MI

A. 1:00 PM
Improvement of Fatigue Strength In Non-Load Carrying Cruciform Fillet Welded Joint By Weld Metal Phase Transformations
by H. Katsumoto, Sumitomo Metal Industries, Ltd., Kashima, Japan
C. Limpus and S. Liu, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO
M. C. Payares, Universidad Simon Bolivar, Caracas, Venezuela
P. Darcis, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Boulder, CO


B. 1:25 PM
Effect of Martensite Start and Finish Temperatures on Structural Steel Welds
by M. C. Payares-Asprino, Universidad Simon Bolivar, Caracas, Venezuela
H. Katsumoto, Sumitomo Metals Industries Ltd., Kashima, Japan
S. Liu, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO


C. 1:50 PM
Study of Crack Propagation Through a Welded Pipeline Section
by P. P. Darcis, Z. Livne, D. McColskey, C. McCowan and T. Siewert, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Boulder, CO

D. 2:15 PM
Reduction of Weld Residual Stress in Alloy 22 by Pro-Active Thermal Management
by H. Xu, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
Z. Feng and S. A. David, Oak Ridge National Lab, Oak Ridge, TN
L. Bower, Joseph Oat Corporation, Camden, NJ


E. 2:40 PM
Statistical Methods for Fatigue Life Predition of Welded Joints
by T. Lassen, Agder University College, Grimstad, Norway
P. Darcis, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Boulder, CO
N. Recho, LaMI, Blaise Pascal University of Clermont II, Montlucon, France



Wednesday, November 1, 2006
1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
SESSION 11: FRICTION STIR WELDING
Room C211
Chairman: Thomas J. Lienert, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM,
Co-Chairman: Hongyan Zhang, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH


A. 1:00 PM
Friction Stir Spot Welding of Advanced High- Strength Steel
by T. Pan, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MI
M. Santella and Z. Feng, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN
G. Grant, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA


B. 1:25 PM
Microstructural and Mechanical Characterization of Friction Stir Welded (FSW) Alloy 690
by F.F. Noecker 11 and J.N. DuPont, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA
G.A. Young Jr. and T.E. Capobianco, Lockheed Martin, Schenectady, NY

C. 1:50 PM
Development of a Novel Technique for Hot Torsion Testing of Samples with Non-Uniform Temperatures
by S. Norton, BP USA, Inc., Houston, TX
J. Lippold, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

D. 2:15 PM
Inhomogeneity of Microstructure and Plastic Deformation in Cast Superalloy IN738 Friction Stir Weld
by O.M. Barabash, and Z. Feng, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN
D. Gandy, Electric Power Research Institute, Charlotte, NC


E. 2:40 PM
*Probing Temperature Distribution and Material Flow in Friction Stir Welding of Dissimilar Aluminum Alloys
by A. De and B. Prabu, IIT Bombay, Mumbai, India

F. 3:05 PM
*Metallurgical Evaluation of Friction Stir Welded Copper
by E. Indacochea and A. Polar, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL

G. 3:30 PM
Modeling of Simultaneous Heat Transfer and Deformation in Friction Stir Welding
by J. A. Roubidoux and P. F. Mendez, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO;
T. J. Lienert, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM



Thursday, November 2, 2006
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
SESSION 12: SEGREGATION AND CRACKING PHENOMENA
Room C210
Chairman: John N. DuPont, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA
Co-Chairman: John Lippold, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH


A. 10:00 AM
Elevated Temperature Cracking in Alloy C22
by M. Gallagher and J.C. Lippold, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

B. 10:25 AM
*Microstructure Evolution and Hot Ductility Behavior of Heat-Resistant Stainless Casting
by S. Shi and J. C. Lippold, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

C. 10:50 AM
Fusion Boundary Macrosegregation: the Mechanism
by Y. Yang and S. Kou University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI

D. 11:15 AM
Insight into the Metallurgical Mechanism of Ductility DipCracking in Ni Based Filler Metals
by F .F Noecker 11 and J. N. DuPont, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA
G. A. Young Jr. and T. E. Capobianco, Lockheed Martin, Schenectady, NY


E. 11:40 PM
Intermediate Temperature Grain Boundary Embrittlement in Austenitic Filler Metals
by N. Nissley and J. Lippold, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH


Thursday, November 2, 2006
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
SESSION 13: STAINLESS STEEL WELDING
Room C211
Chairman: Wangen Lin, Pratt & Whitney, East Hartford, CT
Co-Chairman: Jerry Mathison, ESAB Welding & Cutting Product, Hanover, PA


A. 10:00 AM
The Weldability of Nitrogen Enriched Austenitic Stainless Steel (316LN) Under Blended Shielding Gas Conditions
by A. M. Galloway, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland

B. 10:25 AM
Effect of Welding Variables on the Microstructure of Duplex Stainless Steel Welds
by M. C. Payares-Asprino, Universidad Simon Bolivia, Caracas, Venezuela
R. W. Evans, University of Wales Swansea, Swansea, Wales
S. Liu, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO


C. 10:50 AM
Microstructural Development of Mo-bearing Stainless Steels
by T. Anderson and J. N. DuPont, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA
M. Perricone, Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM


D. 11:15 AM
*An Experimental and Theoretical Study of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Stainless Steel Plates with Different Sulfur Concentrations
by S. Mishra and T. DebRoy, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
T. J. Lienert, M. Q. Johnson and W. L. Stellwag, Jr., Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM