Professional Program Listing

A         1:00 PM         “Hybrid Laser+GMAW Process for Suppression for Welding Defects at High Speed Travel,” by H.W. Choi, M.H. Cho, D.F. Farson, The Ohio State University; P.E. Denny, EWI

B         1:35 PM         “Laser Stabilazation of Arc Cathode During GMA Welding of Titanium,” by B.W. Shinn, D.F. Farson, The Ohio State University; P.E. Denny, EWI

C         2:10 PM         “Laser Hybrid Welding of Coated High-Strength Steels,” by D.E. Clark, K.L. Kinney, D.P. Pace, Idaho National Laboratory

A         1:00 PM         “Ultrasonic Metal Welding of Aluminum Sheet,” by S. Ward, R. Jahn, D. Wilkosz, A. Krause, Ford Motor Company; R. Hansen, Branson Ultrasonics Corp.; J. Walsh, Sonobond Ultrasonics, Inc.; K. Graff, EWI

B         1:35 PM         “Process Innovations in Ultrasonic Metal Welding,” by J. Sheehan, Branson Ultrasonics Corp.; J. Devine, J. Walsh, Sonobond Ultrasonics, Inc.; K. Graff, Z. Berg, EWI; E. Hetrick, L. Reatherford, Ford Motor Company

C         2:10 PM         “Continuous Ultrasonic Welding for Solid State Prototyping,” by D. White, Solidica, Inc.

D         2:45 PM         “Effects of Clamping Pressure on Micro Weld Formation in Ultrasonically Welded Lap Joints,” by H. Doumanidis, University of Cyprus; E. Shattuck, P. Wong, Tufts University

E         3:20 PM         “Mechanics and Mechanism of the Ultrasonic Metal Weld in Aluminum,” by K. Graff, E. de Vries, EWI

F          3:55 PM         “Quality Assurance in Ultrasonic Metal Welding of Aluminum Alloys,” by B. Ghaffari, G. Mozurkewich, Ford Motor Company; K. Graff, T. Frech, M. Short, EWI; S. Rokhlin, The Ohio State University

A         1:00 PM         “Residual Stress Measurement in Friction Stir Welded Ti-6Al-4V,” by M.B. Prime, T.J. Lienert, W.L. Stellwag, Los Alamos National Laboratory

B         1:35 PM         “Fundamentals of Friction Welding,” by Jeff Price, Foster Wheeler

C         2:10 PM         “Process Results and Microsturctural Evolution of Inertia Friction Welded Stainless Steels: Initial Studies,” by T.J. Lienert, D.A. Hartman, W.L. Stellwag, Los Alamos National Laboratory; J.D. Puskar, Sandia National Laboratories

D         2:45 PM         “Accoustic Monitoring of Inertia Friction Welded Austenitic Stainless Steels: Initial Studies,” by D.A. Hartman, T.J. Lienert, W.L. Stellwag, M.J. Cola, V.R. Dave, I.E. Brazil, Los Alamos National Laboratory

E         3:20 PM         “Friction Stir Welding of AZ31B-H24 Magnesium Alloy: Microstructure Features and Failure Behavior,” by J.E. Indacochea, Uiversity of Illinois

F          3:55 PM         “Plunge Testing to Evaluate Tool Materials for Friction Stir Welding of 6061 Aluminum and 6061+20wt%Al₂O₃ Composite,” by Michael Santella, Zhili Feng, Alan Frederick, Oak Ridge National Laboratory

A         9:00 AM         “Defect Formation in Friction Stir Welds,” by A.P. Reynolds, University of South Carolina

B         9:35 AM         “Distortion Testing and Analysis in Laser Welds,” by C.V. Robino, F.M. Hooper, M. Reece, Sandia National Laboratories; J.D. Puskar, Livermore National Laboratories

C         10:10 AM       “Prediction of Welding Distortion in Large and Complex Structures,” by P. Michaleris, Pennsylvania State University

D         10:45 AM       “Bifurcation Phenomenon in Plate Welding,” by C. Tsai, The Ohio State University; M.S. Han, Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering, Inc.

E         11:20 AM       “Quantitative Analysis Techniques for Assessing Engineering Significance of Weld Imperfections,” by P. Dong, Center for Welded Structures Research

A         9:00 AM         “Composite to Steel Adhesive Joints Development for Next Generation Surface Combatant,” by L. Brown, G. Ritter, EWI; K. Koudela, Pennsylvania State University; R. Bohlmann, The Boeing Company; J. Smith, Bath Iron Works

B         9:35 AM         “Virtual Reality for GMAW Welder Training,” by N. Porter, EWI; J.A. Cote, General Dynamics Electric Boat; T.D. Gifford, VRSim; W. Lam, FCS Control Systems

C         10:10 AM       “Laser Peening of Navy Alloys for Improved Fatigue Life,” by K.N. Tran, Naval Surface Warfare Center; L.A. Hackel, Metal Improvement Company; M.R. Hill, University of California, Davis

D         10:45 AM       “Feasibility Study of Submerged Arc Welding a 827 to 1102 MPa Yield Strength 10 Nickel Steel,” by R. Wong, J.J. DeLoach, Naval Surface Warfare Center

E         11:20 AM       “Twin-Arc and Cold-Wire-Feed Submerged-Arc Welding of HSLA-100 Steel,” by M. Mruczek, P. Konkol, Current Technologies Corporation

A         9:00 AM         “Use of Crack Tip Opening Angle to Assess the Resistance of Pipeline to Running Cracks,” by T. Siewart, D. McColsky, NIST

B         9:35 AM         “The Welding Characteristics of a New Ni-Cr-Mo Alloy Designed to Resist Wet Process Phosphoric Acid,” by G. Chirieleison, P. Crook, G.L. Hoback, Haynes International

C         10:10 AM       “Remaining Life Assessment of Pressure Vessel, Piping and Process Heater Tubes,” by Dong S. Kim

D         10:45 AM       “Welding Guidelines for Refining, Chemical and Gas Industries Based on API RP 582,” by Dong S. Kim, Shell Global Solutions

E         11:20 AM       “Extending the Life of Single Crystal Turbine Blades with Weld Repair,” by J. M. Vitek, S. A. David, Oak Ridge National Laboratory; S. S. Babu, Edison Welding Institute

F          11:55 AM       “Selection of Weld Overlay Coatings for Corrosion Protection in Boilers with Low NO_x Burners,” by J.N. DuPont, Lehigh University

A         1:00 PM         “Predicting the Onset of High-Speed GMA Weld Defects,” by T.C. Nguyen, Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning; D.C. Weckman, D. Johnson, University of Waterloo

B         1:35 PM         “Recent Developments in Understanding and Preventing Humping and Undercutting,” by P.F. Mendez, Colorado School of Mines

C         2:10 PM         “Modeling - A Path to Prevent Defect Formation at High Welding  Speeds During Gas Tungsten Arc Welding,” by A. Kumar, T. DebRoy, The Pennsylvania State University

D         2:45 PM         “Predicting and Reducing Liquation-Cracking Susceptibility Based on Temperature vs. Fraction Solid,” by G. Cao, S. Kou, University of Wisconsin

A         1:00 PM         “Small-Batch Metal-Cored Welding Repair Consumables,” by G. Castro, D.L. Olson, Colorado School of Mines; C.D. Dallam, D. Fedor, Lincoln Electric Co.

B         1:35 AM         “Engineering Weld Design - Are Hybrid Welders in Our Future?,” by J. Jackson, A. Lasseigne, Steve Liu, D.R. Olson, Colorado School of Mines

C         2:10 PM         “Microstructure Change of (Cr,Fe)₂₃C₆ in High Chromium Fe-Cr-C Hardfacing Alloys,” by C. Fan, W. Wu, National ChungHsing University

D         2:45 PM         “Isothermal Decomposition of Austenite in ANSI/AWS A5.29-98 E81T5-G MCAW C-Mn-Ni1 All-Weld Metal,” by E. Surian, National Univ. of Lomas de Zamora; H. Svoboda, University of Buenos Aires; N.M. Ramini de Rissone, DEYTEMA- Matl's Devel. & Tech.; L.A. de Vedia, UNSAM-CNEA

E         3:20 PM         “Effect of Copper in High Strength Low Alloy Steel,” by K. Moline, J. Scott, Devasco International; S. Liu, A. Lasseigne, Colorado School of Mines

A         1:00 PM         “Designing for Remote Laser Weding,” by K. Klingbeil, Scanweld

B         1:35 PM         “Genetic Algorithm for Optimization of Process Parameters for Height to Width Ratio and Application of Neural Networks for Prediction of Weld Bead Geometric Parameters for TIG Welding Process,” by D.S. Nagesh, Dehli College of Engineering; G.L. Datta, I.T.T. Kharagpur

C         2:10 PM         “The Crystal Orientation of a Vibration Welding Structure,” by C.W. Kuo, W. Wu, National ChungHsing University

D         2:45 PM         “Sonoluminescence Welding and Cutting,” by V.K. Madhavan, R. Vingnesh, National Institute of Technology

A         9:00 AM         “Microstructures and Mechanical Properties Evolution During Accumulative Roll Bonding of Al/Mg Composite,” by M.C. Chen, W. Wu, National ChungHsing University

B         9:35 AM         “Response Surfacr Model for Predicting Dilution in Universal Gas Metal Arc Cladding,” by A.S. Shai, Sant Longowal Inst. Of Eng. & Tech.; S. Pandey, India Inst. Of Technology

C         10:10 AM       “Transient Liquid Phase Bonding of Stainless Steel to Aluminum Using a Gallium Interlayer,” by A. Rowe, S. Liu,

D         10:45 AM       “Modified GMAW for Spray Transfer with Pure CO2 Welding Gas,” by E. Soderstrom, P. Mendez, Colorado School of Mines

E         11:20 AM       “A Process Control System to Determine an Optimum GMAW-P  Parameter on the Basis of Process-Integrated Quality Auusrance,” by S. Rajasekaran, Mahendra Engineering College; R. Umarani, El-Shaddai Welding & Cutting Consultants

A         9:00 AM         “Fabrication of a Prototype Natural Gas Container Using New Steel and Welding Technology,” by D.P. Fairchild, ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company; P.P. Smith, ExxonMobil Development Company; N.E. Biery, ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company; A.M Farah, ExxonMobil Global Services; D.B. Lillig, ExxonMobil Development Company; T.S. Jackson, W.J. Sisak, ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company

B         9:35 AM         “Resistance Spot Welding Studies on Two Dual Phase Steels,” by M. Tumurulu, USS Steel Research

C         10:10 AM       “Generic Issues in Welding Advanced and High Performance Steels,” by Y. Adonyi, Letorneau Iniversity

D         10:45 AM       “Comparison of Friction Stir Welding and Submerged-Arc Weldments in HSLA-65 Steel,” by P.J. Konkol, M. Mruczek, Concurrent Technologies Corp.

E         11:20 AM       “Changes on a Pass-By-Pass Basis in ASTM A36 GMA Welds,” by E.A. Metzbower, D.W. Moon, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory

1          1:00 PM         “People Powered Lean, Providing Welders and Fabricators to Meet Production Needs in Small Manufacturing Plants,” by J.C. Barto III, A.D. Robertson, B. Warner, Training Modernization Group

2          1:35 PM         “Education and Training Strategies for Advanced Welding Technologies,” by R.D. Polanin, Illinois Central College

3          2:10 PM         “First-Line Supervisors Skills Development Program,” by J.C. Barto III, L.T. Saylor, B. Warner, Training Modernization Group; D. Hawkins, Northrup Grumman Newport News

4          2:45 PM         “Project ‘Lead The Way’, Welding Coursework for Secondary Schools,” by D. Dickinson, The Ohio State University

5          3:20 PM         “Organizing the Midwest Welding Competition,” by M. Anderson, New Castle Area Career Program; R.L. Richwine, Ivy Tech State College

6          3:55 PM         “Instructional Resources for Welding Education,” by Dr. R. Kimbrell, Technology Resource Center

1          9:00 AM         “What’s New in Education at AWS?,” by C.B. Pollock, American Welding Society

2          9:35 AM         “Qualification, Certification and QA for Third-World Countries,” by O. Al-Erhayem, JOM Institute

3          10:10 AM       “Pressure Vessel Repair, The National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors and the Process for Obtaining  the “R” Stamp for Your Facility,” by C. Walter, National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors

Poster Session

SPB-1   “Deformation Resistance Welding of MR Damper - A Robust Engineering Study,” by Dr. Anthony Ananthanarayanan, Delphi Energy & Chassis Systems Corp.; Josh Archie, Clayton Owens, Dean Alger, The Ohio State University;

SPB-2   “Effects of Surface Contamination on Weld Quality,” by Brian Victor, Tom Cobbs, Andrew Sway, Carl Fischer, The Ohio State University;

SPB-3   “Fatigue Properties of As-Welded and Postweld Heat Treated Type 410SS Repair Welds in Steam Turbine Components,” by Yong Chae Lim, Russel Folger, Mark Lorenz, Ruminsen Fudgiarta, The Ohio State University;

SPB-4   “Effect of Electrode Geometry on Sheet Sticking for Aluminum Resistance Spot Welding,” by Miranda Marcus, Elizabeth Hammond, Richard L. Sloboda, The Ohio State University;

SPB-5   “Laser Spot Welding of Liga Alloys,” by Chad Ellison, Nick Mohr, Kevin Mendala, The Ohio State University;

SPB-6   “Acceptable Upper Oxygen Limits for GTA Full Penetration Welds,” by Quenton Champ, Ruben Alicea, Franklin E. Stewart, The Ohio State University;

SPB-7   “Investigation of ASTM A514 as an Alternative for Current Material in High Strength Steel Applications,” by Ryan Nelson, Jesse Bayless, Morgan Lincoln, The Ohio State University;

SPB-8   “Contact Tip Testing,” by Jonathan Stalnaker, James Stewart, Bryan Neely, The Ohio State University;

SPB-9   “Investigation of the Fume Formation Characteristics of a Metal-Cored Electrode,” by Nick Kapustka, Michael Lewis, Matt Williams, The Ohio State University;

SPC-1   “Advanced Characterization of Hardfacing Consumable Fume Particles,” by Matthew J. Gonser, John Lippold, David Dickinson, The Ohio State University;