2009 Conferences

Joining Dissimilar Metals Conference II
March 3 - 4, 2009 — Orlando, Florida
Hilton in the Walt Disney World Resort
Chair: Bob Irving
Co-chairman: Bill Newell

One of the most discussed topics and sources of misunderstanding involves joining dissimilar materials by welding. Vendors probably receive more phone calls with questions on this subject than any other. The traditional codes are nearly silent on the issue. Many design, shop, or field organizations do not have—or have lost—expertise in this area.

This conference will address issues including material properties, weld properties, preheat/post-weld heat treatment, corrosion, the use of transition joints, service conditions, and practical considerations.

International Brazing and Soldering
Conference (IBSC)
April 26 - 29, 2009 — Orlando, Florida
Facility: Walt Disney World Resort Hilton
Chair: AWS/ASM    Call for Papers

12th Annual Aluminum Welding Conference
May 5 - 6, 2009 — Toronto, Ontario Canada
Facility: TBD
Chair: Peter Pollack, Tony Anderson

Shipbuilding Conference
June 16-17, 2009 — New Orleans, Louisiana
Facility: TBD
Chair: Lee Kvidahl

Weld Cracking VII “The Heat-Affected Zone” Conference
June 9 - 10, 2009 — Columbus, Ohio
Facility: TBD
Chair: Bob Irving

The most perplexing problem in the welding industry has to be weld cracking. Back by popular demand, this two-day conference is for those who want or need to get a handle on any weld cracking situation.

Welding the Corrosion-Resistant Alloys Conference
October 6-7, 2009 — New Orleans, Louisiana
Facility: TBD
Chair: Bob Irving

Adhesive Bonding Conference
November 16, 2009 — Chicago, Illinois
Facility: Fabtech/AWS Show
Chair: Bob Irving

Welding of Chrome-moly Steels Conference
November 17, 2009 — Chicago, Illinois
Facility: Fabtech/AWS Show
Chair: Bob Irving

Orbital Welding Conference
November 18, 2009 — Chicago, Illinois
Facility: Fabtech/AWS Show
Chair: Bob Irving

International Thermal Spray Conference
November 18, 2009 — Chicago, Illinois
Facility: TBD
Chair: Bob Irving