fabtech 2014 - AWS Detroit Section

November 2014
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FABTECH 2014
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE
UPCOMING EVENTS
CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS
PATRON’S FUND
SHEET METAL
CONFERENCE XVI
HIGHLIGHTS
FROM THE SCHOLARSHIP
COMMITTEE
MEET OUR MEMBERS
EDITOR’S NOTE
NOVEMBER HOTLINE
ASK THE WELDING
ENGINEER
SHEET METAL
CONFERENCE XVI PHOTO
HIGHLIGHTS
SHEET METAL
CONFERENCE XVI PHOTO
HIGHLIGHTS
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FABTECH 2014
FABTECH, North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and
finishing event, is being held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta,
Georgia. The event which runs from November 11-14, 2014 expects to bring
together approximately 27,000 attendees, 1,400 exhibitors and is expected to
occupy over 500,000 square feet of showroom floor. Beyond all of the networking
opportunities and exhibits, FABTECH also provides over 100 educational
sessions and expert-led presentations on industry trends and advances in
technology giving attendees the opportunity to gain professional development
hours while learning. With the broad range of industry involvement, FABTECH
is designed to serve everyone from the small job shops to the large Fortune 500
manufacturers. Executives, engineers, business owners and students all stand
to gain from attendance at this event.
This year’s theme is “Demonstrating the Future,” What does the future
hold for metal manufacturing? FABTECH supplies the answer to that question.
From the latest trends and end-to-end solutions in metal forming, fabricating,
welding and finishing, to the industry’s leading education and peer-to-peer
networking, this year’s event provides the perfect opportunity to capitalize on
the future. Find the answers and know-how needed for the challenges of
tomorrow at FABTECH.
Don Maatz, Ashley Webel and Dan Wellman from our own AWS Detroit
Section will all be in attendance at this year’s FABTech. If you attend and bump
into any of them, please stop and say, “Hello!”
November 2014
This Issue of the Bulletin
can be viewed on the web at
awsdetroit.org
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Chairman
DAN WELLMAN
First Vice Chair
WESLEY DONETH
Second Vice Chair
TYLER ALEXANDER
Secretary
DAVID BENETEAU
Treasurer
ANDRE YOUNG
Bulletin Editor
ROBIN MICHON
Webmaster
RODNEY BEREZNICKI
Hot Line Coordinator
ERIC PAKALNINS
Dan Wellman
Chairman’s Message
Here we are! The Holidays are just around the corner
and coming up fast. Time goes fast when you’re having
fun! This is the time of year we should be counting our
blessings and being thankful for all we have. As we
move rapidly through this 2014 holiday, stop, take a
breath and reflect. I have many things to be thankful for; including family,
friends and all of the interesting people I interact with daily.
The Detroit Section is fortunate to have such an active group of volunteers
to put together our programs, technical events, social events and of course,
this bulletin. This newsletter is a great example of the team work that moves
our section forward. A dozen or more members contribute to the planning and
creation of the content that we hope makes this newsletter a valuable benefit
of your AWS membership
As an example, the planning and contributions that go into making this
bulletin informative and interesting are the collaboration of many people.
Thanks to you all!
To keep the Detroit Section relevant we need to continue to grow and bring
in the next generation of Welders, Techcians, Engineers and those dedicated
to the science of welding. Your support and involvement keep our section strong
and moving ahead. To that end, we are in need of venues and topics for our
technical events and educational series. If you have any ideas or proposals,
please feel free to contact me at [email protected]. We need your
support.
I would like to thank Mr. Mike Poss and his Team for putting together another
successful SMWC XVI, well done!
Have a Great Thanksgiving!
Meeting Reservations
SUSAN MORFINO
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Assistants to Chairman
VIJI KURUVILLA
MARK GUGEL
PHIL TEMPLE
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Upcoming Events
See our website for a complete listing.
November 11 - 13, 2014
FABTECH
AWS and FMA
November 13, 2014
Foreign Intelligence Insider Threats
Auto Industry Action Group
December 8 - 12, 2014
Certified Robotic Arc Welder (CRAW) Seminar and Exam
ABB and American Welding Society
January 17 - 25, 2015
2015 North America International Auto Show
Detroit Automobile Dealers Association
Patron’s Fund
As the Patron’s Committee Chair, I
would like to thank those generous
companies and individuals who
have contributed so far to the fund.
2013-2014 Current Patrons
AET Integration Inc.
ARO Welding Technologies, Inc.
ATI Industrial Automation
Centerline (Windsor) Limited
Dengensha America Corp.
Fronius USA, LLC
FUSION Welding Solutions
Genesis Systems Group
GROSSEL TOOL Co.
Industrial Control Repair (ICR)
KUKA Robotics
LEONI Engineering Products
and Services, Inc.
LUVATA
Matuschek
Nick & Ilse Hamers
Obara Corp. USA
RoMan Manufacturing, Inc.
The Ohio State University Welding
Engineering Alumni
Vulcanmasters Welding Company,
Inc.
Multi-Contact
Robert F. Cahill Memorial Fund
Prof. Hongyan Zhang Royalties
AWS Patrons collectively provide annual
funding for scholarships toward an
Associate Certificate in Welding
Technology or a Bachelor of Science
degree in Welding Engineering or
Manufacturing Technology. For more
information please contact AWS-Patron’s
Committee Chair Eric Lichtfusz.
Highlights from the SMWC XVI
The AWS-Detroit section hosted the 16th iteration of its biennial Sheet
Metal Welding Conference. The event highlights the latest processes and
methodologies for the joining of all manner of sheet metal related assemblies
and was co-sponsored by ALWA (Advanced Laser Application Worksop),
RWMA (Resistance Welding Manufactures Alliance), and EWI. This year’s
conference once again featured an interactive tutorial. This event, hosted at
R&E Automated Systems, LLC in Macomb, Michigan, featured both an
informative lecture and active welding demonstrations.
The one-day tutorial had 65+ attendees and featured Dr. Hongyan Zhang,
Associate professor - Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Manufacturing
Engineering at the University of Toledo who presented an in-depth look at the
Resistance Spot Welding (RSW) of various aluminum alloys.
After the lecture, the tutorial shifted its focus to hands on demonstrations
that featured various methods that can be used to join aluminum. Those
demonstrations were put on by companies supporting the Detroit section and
included:
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Fronius International GmbH (Fronious Delta Spot)
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R&E Automated Systems, LLC (R&E Laser)
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Fronius USA LLC (Fronious CMT)
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STANLEY Engineered Fastening (Stanley Drawn Arc Stud)
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The Lincoln Electric Company (Lincoln VRTEX®)
This year’s conference, with over 130 attendees, once again featured both
the presentation of pertinent papers on the joining of sheet metal and a
vendor display night. These events, hosted at VisTaTech Building of Schoolcraft
College in Livonia, Michigan featured 49 papers that were discussed via two
separate tracks.
All attendees, plus the public, were also able to attend the popular Vendor
Display Night. This year’s version had well over 30
displays. As with all other Detroit section events, all the proceeds from the Vendor
Display Night benefit our scholarship activities throughout the year.
For more pictures of the conference speakers, attendees and vendors, check
out our events page on the www.awsdetroit.org website. The photos will be
featured in our photo section.
See more photos on pages 10 and 11.
From the
Scholarship
Committee!
Submitted by Viji Kuruvilla, Scholarship
Chairman
We are fast approaching the
2015/2016 scholarship year. The updated scholarship
application documents will soon be available on our
website, www.awsdetroit.org.
The Detroit Section awarded 37 welding scholarships
totaling $37,500 to area students for the 2014/2015 school
year. Congratulations to all the students who received the
scholarships from AWS Detroit section. I would like to
encourage all Detroit area students to take the time to
review the application requirements and prepare the
applications early to submit before the deadline.
Our sincere gratitude to Mr. and Mrs. Winsand on the
13th anniversary of their Named Section scholarship.
Marilyn and Amos Winsand’s generous donation to the
AWS Foundation has made it possible for 13 students
elected by the AWS Detroit Section to receive a grand total
of $25,000.
American Welding Society Foundation offers many
different scholarships. There are National, District (Named
and General), and Detroit Section scholarships. The
scholarships are handled differently for National, District
and Detroit Section scholarships based on fund allocation.
Detroit Section Scholarships are administered by
scholarship committee. Students should look at all the
scholarships available and apply for as many different
types as possible.
The Detroit Section thru the years is very committed
to supporting education, fulfilling our mission statement.
Our mission is not possible without the assistance from
the faculty and students from local area schools,
community colleges and universities. Together, we can
achieve more for the welding industry.
If you know of a student interested in the welding
career, please encourage them to join our industry and
check into the scholarship programs available for financial
support.
You can find more details about different scholarships
by visiting the following website.
National
and
District
Scholarships:
www.aws.org/w/a/foundation/index.html
Detroit Section Scholarships: www.awsdetroit.org/
If you’d like the opportunity to
share in our Meet our Members
section, please contact
Dan Galiher via phone
(248-675-6005) or email
(galiher.daniel@towerinternational
.com) to set up an interview.
We love to hear from our members
and be able to share their stories,
experiences and views on the
continuously growing field of
Welding.
MEET OUR
Members
Jason Munson
Hello and, welcome Jason. Please, tell us a bit
about yourself:
My name is Jason Munson, and I’m a welding
process engineer for Sodecia North America. We are
an automotive supplier here in the metro Detroit
area.
Can you tell us a little bit about what you like
about your position at Sodecia?
What I enjoy most is keeping my organization up
to date on new welding technology. This takes me to some of the best trade
shows including Fabtech, IMTS, and ATX. It’s also nice when I get to work on
our prototype projects, particularly with aluminum. As the need for lighter
automotive components increases, leading up to 2025’s 54.5 mpg requirement,
there is no shortage of opportunities to find welding solutions for aluminum.
There isn’t much to dislike about my job, but I sometimes miss the hands
on welding previously done working in defense and aerospace. The robotic
side of welding is great and offers many challenges, but there’s just something
about manual TIG that I will always enjoy.
Jason, tell us, why did you choose to join AWS?
I joined AWS while sending information in for my CWI exam. I thought it would
be a good time to become a member and join the community. So far it has
been a great way to network with other professionals in the welding field. It
has also allowed me to get involved with the D8H Committee on Automotive
Friction Stir Welding.
Do you have a favorite AWS event or Outing? Fabtech!
Do you have any funny stories or experiences to share with us?
I think all welders have countless stories of getting their gloves lit on fire or
jumping around to get sparks out of their shirt. The story that stands out for
me is accidently melting the soles of my boots while welding inside a cab for
a light armor tactical vehicle. It smelled terrible and certainly got a rise out
of the team I was working with.
Share with us, if you would, your most memorable moment in your welding
career.
I was asked to assist with a training program on the Fundamentals of Welding
and Welding Inspection for Armor Systems for TACOM. It was early in my career
and I was excited for the opportunity to work with members of their management
and quality team, teaching them about welding armor steel.
Do you have anyone in particular that you’d like to mention as a mentor?
Save the Date:
July 27, 2015
Doug Johnson. He was the welding engineer for my previous employer at a
defense and aerospace contractor in Detroit. He was, and continues to be, a
mentor in welding and in life. Without his guidance I wouldn’t be where I’m
at today! One bit of advice he gave me is to never burn a bridge in the welding
field because it is such a tight knit community.
What kind of things to do you do outside of your career that you enjoy?
Outside of work I enjoy playing soccer, riding dirt bikes, and boating.
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Thank You, Jason, for taking time out to be in our “Meet our Members” section
of the bulletin!
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Editor’s Notes:
As I pull together the articles
and pictures for this month’s
bulletin, I notice a similarity
between our autumn season and
the length of our bulletin this
month. It’s a little shorter, and
cooler than normal, but still full of
vibrant color and information.
If you had the chance to attend
our 16th Sheet Metal Welding
Conference, I’m sure you came
away from it with valuable
information and experiences. It
was a pleasure to meet many of
you at the vendor event.
This month is FABtech in
Atlanta, Georgia. Because several
of our members will be attending
FABtech, the section has decided to
forego a technical meeting this
month. For those of you that are
attending FABtech, I’d love to hear
what you think of it. Pictures are
worth a thousand words, so feel
free to send any photos as well.
I’m sure everyone is looking
forward to the Thanksgiving
holiday at the end of this month.
Whether you look forward to the
feasts, family time, the football
games, or the chaotic black Friday
sales the day after, please stop and
reflect on all we are blessed with.
Remember those who cannot share
in this holiday because they are
working, in the military or have
passed on, and give thanks for all
the little things we so often take for
granted.
The annual Christmas/Holiday
party is coming up fast, so make
your reservations! (See the
announcement in this bulletin)
Have a wonderful November!
Be contagious, spread a smile
and always “Keep on Welding!”
‘til next month…
~ Robin
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New Welding Technology Brings Stud Welding to Everyone’s
Doorstep
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By Donald F. Maatz, Jr.
are attempting to compare various industrial welding
Q: We
robots and are curious about how they determine their
accuracy?
A:
To help answer this question, I have reached out to fellow AWS-Detroit Section
Executive Board member, and section Treasurer, Andre Young. Andre is a Key
Account Manager for KUKA Robotics in Shelby Twp.
“To help answer this question it might be easier if we defined a few relevant
terms. Also, note that the commands that direct the movement of the robot
can come from different sources. Examples include an OLP (off line program),
vision or other sensor feedback.
• Accuracy: The ability of the robot to move to a commanded position
which it has not visited before.
• Repeatability: The ability of the robot to revisit a pre-visited position
From a procedural standpoint ISO-9283:1998 (Manipulating Industrial
Robots- Performance Criteria and Related Test Methods) defines robot accuracy
and repeatability. It also describes the methodology to quantify them, along
with other performance criteria. The figure below helps to visually illustrate
the meaning, and differences, of these terms.
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Ask the Welding Engineer
Send your questions
to Don Maatz at
[email protected]
m –subject line ‘Ask the
Welding Engineer’
Donald F. Maatz, Jr., Welding
Engineer / Lab Manager
R&E Automated Systems, LLC
RoMan Engineering Services
32711 Glendale Ave
Livonia, MI 48150-1611
(734) 793-2304 - Direct
(248) 585-5577 - Fax
[email protected]
www.reautomated.com
Co-op Welding Students,
Summer Interns and
Part-time Welders
Contact Pat Bell:
[email protected]
or (313) 282-8171 in Detroit
The details for the ISO-9283:1998 are not important for this article. What
is important is that you keep the aforementioned terms in mind so that you
acquire a robot with the proper level of performance for your application.”
If you have more questions about this topic, Andre can be reached at:
KUKA Robotics Corporation; 51870 Shelby Parkway; Shelby Township, MI 48315
Tel. 586-465-8851; Cell. 586-665-3692; [email protected]
References:
1) ISO-9283:1998 - Manipulating Industrial Robots - Performance Criteria and Related Test Methods