April 2015
Inside This Issue
1 TECHNICAL EVENT–
QUIZ THE EXPERTS NIGHT
2 COMMITTEE CHAIRS
2 CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE
2 TONY M’s MAP
3 42ND ANNUAL HIGH
SCHOOL WELDING
CONTEST
3 ANNUAL AWS DETROIT
ELECTION
4 EDUCATIONAL SERIES
EVENT APRIL 16, 2015
5 EDITOR’S NOTE
5 APRIL HOTLINE
9 HIGHLIGHTS FROM
MARCH MEETING
9 UPCOMING EVENTS
10 ASK THE WELDING
ENGINEER
10 PATRON’S FUND
Technical Event – Quiz the Experts Night 2015
Monday, April 13, 2015
Location:
Tony M’s Italian Restaurant
3420 South Creyts Road Lansing, MI 48917
The 2015 April Technical event will be
the annual District 11 “Quiz the Experts”
battle between your Detroit team and
competing teams from AWS District 11.
The event is scheduled for Monday, April
13, 2015 in Lansing, MI. Please note the
Monday timing instead of our usual
Thursday meeting.
District 11 consists of six AWS Sections:
Detroit, Central Michigan, Northern
Michigan, Northwest Ohio, Western
Michigan and Saginaw Valley - so there
should be plenty of competition. The
AGENDA
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Detroit Section will be represented by Wes
Doneth, Tyler Alexander and Nate Miller.
As always, members are encouraged to
submit questions for the quiz. If you have
any welding related questions that you
think will stump the experts, please submit
them to Professor Jeffrey Carney by email
at [email protected]. The preferred
format is a question with a single correct
answer from four possibilities. Please
indicate the correct answer and the
question/answer source in your email
submission.
CHARGE There will be a $20 charge for dinner.
5:30pm – Welcome Reception RSVP required by Thursday, April 9, 2015.
& Networking
Please contact Susann Morfino for
6:00pm – Buffet Dinner
reservations:
7:00pm – Quiz the Experts
Email: [email protected]
8:00pm – Adjourn
Phone: (586) 443-8333
Disclaimer: AWS Technical nights are open to everyone! We encourage that members bring students and non-members to learn
more about our organization and industry.
April 2015
This Issue of the Bulletin
can be viewed on the web at
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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
Dan Wellman
Chairman’s Message
National Welding Month
April is a huge month for welding industry in Detroit,
Michigan and the USA. April is National Welding Month.
Go to http://www.careersinwelding.com to learn all
about welding, its history, careers,
resources and more. The site contains some really great
information on our industry. Make sure to pass it on to a
welding student and share our proud history with those who
will carry our torch into the future.
April boasts two Skills USA events on both sides of our state.
The first one is at Washtenaw Community College on the
10th and then on the 17th there is another being held in
Grand Rapids. Get all the information you need on these
two events at http://skillsusa.org.
Monday, April 13th finds us back in Lansing for Quiz the Experts. I encourage
AWS members to join us for this fun night for the Michigan sections to get together
and test their knowledge. Come and help the Detroit Section bring the trophy
home!
Last but not least, we have an educational series event at Nachi Robotics.
Make plans to come out and learn some of the newest techniques for joining
aluminum, using the best method …WELDING!
Hot Line Coordinator
ERIC PAKALNINS
Meeting Reservations
SUSAN MORFINO
Advertising
RUSS WEBSTER
Assistants to Chairman
VIJI KURUVILLA
MARK GUGEL
PHIL TEMPLE
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For Advertising Opportunities
Contact Russ Webster
810-602-9748
Affiliated With
TONY M’S RESTAURANT
Calling All High School
Welding Students!
American Welding Society – Detroit Section
42nd Annual High School Welding Competition
Washtenaw Community College Ann Arbor, Michigan
Submitted by Glenn Kay, II
The AWS Detroit Section is committed to the education
and growth of our future welders and while we demonstrate
that commitment in many ways, one of the events we
thoroughly enjoy sponsoring is the AWS High School
Welding Competition. A competition, strategically placed
towards the end of the school year, where up to 60 high
school seniors showcase their skills and in return are
rewarded with scholarship funds and prizes that will allow
them to further develop their skills and help prepare them
for a future in welding. This year marks the 42nd year the
Detroit Section has held this event, and we plan to make
it the best yet.
The success of the High School Welding Competition is
only made possible by the support we receive from our
May 15, 2015
welding suppliers, our colleagues, patrons, section members,
etc., so once again we are calling on all to assist in any
way you can. Whether it is donating your valuable time
on competition day, resources, welding equipment,
accessories, tools and/or monetary gifts (which are added
to the scholarships we plan to award), will help to ensure
this event remains a much anticipated and continued
success.
To those that have contributed in years past, this
competition supports the very lifeblood of our community
and serves as inspiration to our young welders to further
their education, develop ones skills and continue to pursue
a career in the welding industry, and your support has been
truly invaluable.
Annual AWS Detroit Election
The 2015-2016 AWS Detroit Section Executive Committee Election
will be conducted from April 1 to noon on April 15 using the on-line
voting system service provided by AssociationVoting.com of Howell,
Michigan. A postcard with additional information and options has
been mailed to all Detroit Section members. Voting instructions will be
sent by email on April 1st. We look forward to your
participation and feedback. If you have any questions
or
concerns,
please
direct
them
to:
[email protected].
Educational Series
Thursday, April 16, 2015
“Robotic Aluminum Resistance Spot Welding and
Robotic Aluminum Arc Welding”
Location: 42775 W. 9 Mile Rd; Novi, Michigan
The 2015 April Welding Educational Series event will
be presented by Joe Ellert of Nachi Robotic Systems, Inc.
and Phil Mosquera of OTC Daihen Advanced Robotic and
Welding Systems.
Joe will discuss:
• Aluminum properties that
pose welding challenges
• Techniques for resistance welding aluminum
• Specialized aluminum resistance welding equipment
• Robotic spot welding technology
• Evaluating aluminum spot weld quality
• Aluminum welding specification requirements
Phil will concentrate on arc welding. He will discuss:
• Perfect arc starts
• TIG Bead appearance with MIG
• Porosity reduction,
• Increasing weld strength
• Burn-Through control
• Welding gaps
Nachi Robotic Systems, Inc. is an industry leading robot
supplier based in Novi, Michigan. Nachi is a customer
driven and quality focused company providing industrial
robots and robotic solutions since 1989. Daihen is leading
the evolution of manufacturing. They have set new
standards in automation: intuitive operation, advanced
quality control, and eco-friendly solutions.
Phil Mosquera is a Senior Applications Engineer
for OTC Daihen. He has been with OTC for 10
years and involved in the welding industry for
over 30 years. Phil is the manager of OTC’s
Applications Dept. He is responsible for all
Robotic and Hand Welding, research and
development, customer support, and training.
AGENDA
4:45pm Doors open
4:45-5:30pm Registration & Buffet Dinner
5:30-8:00pm Speakers: Joe Ellert and Phil Mosquera;
“Robotic Aluminum Resistance Spot
Welding and Robotic Aluminum Arc
Welding”
8:00pm Closing remarks and adjourn
CHARGE This is a FREE event but attendees must
register in advance – attendance limit: 40.
RSVP required by April 13, 2015. Please contact
Mark Gugel for reservations: Email (preferred):
[email protected];or call (810) 602-9735 and please
leave a message.
Save The Date Monday,
July 27, 2015
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Editor’s Note
Welcome to our April e-bulletin.
March featured some excellent
events, but wait! We still have
more to come in April and May. I
invite you to come out and join us
for one of the technical nights, or
educational nights. This past
month, I was delighted to see
some of our student sector
participating in a technical night.
It’s always a nice thing to see our
future welding associates coming
up through the ranks. It was also
really great to see that we have
some real “old timers” – as you
know, this was also the Old Timer’s
Awards night which honored
those with 15, 25 and 50 years of
membership. In attendance we
had 3 Life time members. Check
out the awsdetroit.org website
photo album for a scenic tour of
this event.
If you had the opportunity to
join us for the 75th Annual Ladies
night event, let us know what you
thought! Send an email with
comments, memories and/or
pictures of this event to
[email protected].
You may just see your comment or
pictures “up in lights” on the
awsdetroit.org website. Just
remember, “if it’s sassy ~ keep it
classy!”
Finally, it’s almost that time
again – time to vote for the next
group of executive committee
members. AWS Detroit is stepping
into the electronic age for voting,
so please don’t forget to vote for
the person(s) you’d like to see on
next year’s committee.
Have a great month, and until
next time ~ “Keep On Welding!”
~ Robin
April Hotline
Are You Ready to Cross an International Border?
Submitted by Tyler Alexander of CenterLine (Windsor) Limited
Awareness Notice for May 14 Detroit Section Technical Night at Centerline Windsor Limited
On Thursday May 14, 2015, CenterLine Windsor Limited will be hosting
a Detroit Section Technical Night at their Facility in Windsor, Ontario,
Canada. This will be a very special event as it will be the first time that a
Detroit Section Technical meeting will held in Canada. For those who
plan on attending, make sure you take the time now to arm yourself with
the correct documents for border travel. US citizens are advised to bring
a valid passport or enhanced driver’s license in order to enter Canada.
Failure to provide legal proof of US citizenship will likely result in denied
entry.
AWS Conducting Beta Exams for CRWT Program
Now in its beta-testing phase, the Certified Resistance Welding Technician (CRWT) is the newest
Certification to be introduced by the AWS. The Detroit dates are May 2, 2015, and Oct 24,
2015. For more information, go to: http://aws.org/rwma/crwt.html.
2015 Resistance Welding Seminar Schedule
T.J. Snow Company is putting on one day Regional Resistance
Welding Seminars at various locations throughout the U.S
during 2015. The ones closest to the Detroit area will be in
Grand Rapids, MI on May 20, and Columbus, OH on October 14. For more information, go to:
http://tjsnow.com/service/offsite_seminar_index.htm
Job Opening - Senior Electrical / Controls Engineer
T. J. Snow Company, a well-established, family-owned
manufacturer of resistance welding machinery, has an immediate
opening for a Senior Electrical/Controls Engineer. Located in scenic
Chattanooga, Tennessee, T. J. Snow has 90 team members serving an expanding market. This
is a senior-level position requiring a minimum of 10 years of actual on-the-job EE experience.
An electrical engineering degree is preferred, but relevant experience will be considered.
• The job involves designing electrical control circuits for automated processes and producing
shop-ready schematics using 2D CAD software.
• Experience with custom-design resistance welding machinery will be a big plus.
• Applicants must be proficient in all aspects of industrial machinery controls design, including
PLC, HMI, and Servo programming, along with sensor and component selection.
• Our controls engineers are responsible for the total electrical engineering effort for our
automated welders, including pneumatic circuits.
• Some travel may be involved to do start-ups at customers’ locations.
In addition to competitive pay, we offer excellent working conditions and full range of benefits.
United States citizenship and a non-compete/confidentiality agreement are required. For further
information, apply in confidence with resume and references to [email protected].
Team Guts Needs Help With Welding!
The following request for help was sent to Dr. Mark Gugel of GM who is forwarding it on to the
Detroit Section.
My name is Todd Turner and we are looking for help for our 501(c)(3) non-profit that will be
opening in Ferndale. Our non-profit will be working with the special needs community. My
daughter is 6 years old and has Down syndrome along with autism and she is the reason behind
our non-profit: Team Guts.
Hotline continued on page 7
For Advertising Opportunities
Contact Russ Webster
810-602-9748
March Hotline continued from page 4
We are looking for help with the three
roof top units we have to put in. I
don’t know all the details but we have
to re-inforce the areas where they
will be.
We don’t have a lot of money and this
was not part of our budget. Then
again, the three roof top units were
not either, but we are moving forward.
I don’t know if you can help, but if
you have any thoughts or suggestions
on where to go that would be greatly
appreciated.
Sincerely,
Todd Turner
248-701-3067
James Goode Obituary
James Goode, 89, of
Farmington Hills, a
life member of the
American Welding
Society, passed away on March 3, 2015, in Scottsdale, Arizona. Jim was
an active member of the AWS Detroit Section for many years. He was the
Section Chair during 1981-82, and in 1992 Jim received the Section’s
Distinguished Service Award which honors individuals of the Detroit Section who have
given their time and service in a way that stands above most others. He worked for Weltronic
Company for 30 years and then went on to work for Medar and then Square D. He was
preceded in death by his wife, Lois, who passed away only seven weeks prior to his death.
He is survived by five daughters, their spouses and families.
Retiring
John C. Bohr, former AWS Detroit Chair, and long-time employee of General Motors is retiring
his hat from GM this past March. If you see John at one of our events, please congratulate
him and wish him a very enjoyable retirement!
Co-op Welding Students,
Summer Interns and
Part-time Welders
Contact Pat Bell:
[email protected]
or (313) 282-8171 in Detroit
Highlights from the March Technical and Old Timer’s Night
The Detroit Section held its’ March Technical Meeting at the Ventower
Industries, LLC, a full service fabricator and supplier of wind turbine towers
located in Monroe, MI. Mr. Scott Viciana, the Vice-President for Sales &
Business Development at Ventower Industries, LLC, hosted the event and also
provided his insight regarding ‘The Evolution of the Wind Power Industry in
Michigan.’
This meeting was especially unique in that it was a combined event that
permitted the AWS Detroit Section and the American Society for Nondestructive
Testing (ASNT Detroit Section) to gather in one location and learn how our
industries overlap.
The 2015 March Technical event was also the annual Detroit Section Old
Timer’s Night. This annual event permits the section to acknowledge the
individuals who have long served the Detroit Section and American Welding
Society. This year we recognized two individuals with their 25 year service
certificates: Edward Warzyniec Jr and Richard Pietron Jr. Our most sincere and
heart-felt thanks to all veterans of the AWS for their work to maintain the
strength and viability of our industry.
We hope you enjoyed this event and technical night as much as we did.
Check out our website at www.awsdetroit.org for more pictures from this
event.
Upcoming Events
See our website for a
complete listing.
April 10, 2015
SkillsUSA – Welding
Fabrication Competition
Michigan SkillsUSA
Washtenaw County
Community College
April 17 -19, 2015
SkillsUSA Leadership and
Skills Conference
Michigan SkillsUSA
Grand Rapids, MI
April 21-23, 2015
SAE 2015 World Congress
and Exhibition
Society of Automotive
Engineers
Cobo Center, Detroit, MI
April 26 – May 2
AWS CWI Seminar and Exam
AWS
Detroit Metro Airport Marriott
May 13, 2015
Great Designs in Steel - 2015
Steel Market Development
Institute
Laurel Manor, Livonia
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Q:
A:
Ask the Welding Engineer
By Donald F. Maatz, Jr.
“After a review of various welding codes and standards for my RSW
application I cannot find any two that agree on what an acceptable weld
is. Can you help with determining what is and is not an acceptable weld?”
To help answer this question, I have reached out to fellow AWS-Detroit
Section Executive Board member Eric Pakalnins of R&E Automated Systems,
LLC.
Eric is a Welding Consultant with R&E and a member of AWS D8D committee
on Automotive Resistance Welding and a contributor to the AWS D8.1,
Specification for Automotive Weld Quality—Resistance Spot Welding of Steel.
“The first item to consider is how you define an acceptable weld, regardless
of the process. In this case a quick look at the AWS A3.0: Standard Welding
Terms and Definitions reveals the answer. It defines an acceptable weld as
follows: ‘A weld that meets the applicable requirements.’ But is this definition
sufficient? The short answer is yes – Determine the weld’s acceptance against
the criteria in the applicable standard. But of course there is more to the story
as you pointed out. But, as there does not exist a universally accepted
definition or understanding of what constitutes a satisfactory weld, I hope
the following will help eliminate your confusion.
The requirements of an acceptable weld are established by the design
authority of the assembly in question. Whether it is a sub-assembly for a large
weldment that is being joined by means of a submerged arc process, or a filing
cabinet that is being resistance spot welded, the required quality requirements
for all aspects of joining the parts together are specified by the design
authority. Most often a specific code or standard are referenced, but other weld
quality related requirements may also be detailed in the assembly drawings.
Regardless of the method employed to convey the needed information, the
goal is the same: To ensure the final welded product will be able to perform
safely over its estimated life cycle. This is done by making assumptions about
the intended usage and an understanding that the product will be subjected
to complex real-world loads, environmental effects, etc. This means that every
aspect of weld integrity, including, but not limited to size, visual appearance,
location, etc. take on various levels of importance. In other words, the quality
levels may vary among individual welds, depending on the quantitative aspects
of their design requirements.
The above means that since no two products are designed identically, it
should come as no surprise that their welding requirements are different. Also,
please keep in mind that there are limits to any code or standard. The most
important is the stipulation that the stated criteria are to be considered the
minimum requirements (unless otherwise stated). Also, due to the variance
you have noted, a weld that is satisfactory for one application or material
may not be for another.”
If you have more questions about this topic, Eric can be reached at: R&E
Automated Systems, LLC; 17500 23 Mile Road – Suite B, Macomb, MI 48044;
(586) 228-1900 – Office; (586) 991-8918 – Direct; [email protected]
References:
1) AWS A.30
2) AWS D8.1
Send your questions to Don Maatz at [email protected] – 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
Direct: (734) 793-2304
Fax: (248) 585-5577
www.reautomated.com
Patron’s
Fund
by Eric Lichtfusz
As the Patron’s Committee Chair, I
would like to thank those generous
companies and individuals who
have contributed so far to the fund.
2015 Patrons
AET Integration, Inc.
Ann Arbor Welding Supply
ARO Welding Technologies, Inc.
ATI Industrial Automation
CenterLine (Windsor) Limited
COR-MET, Inc.
Degensha America Corporation
Fronius USA, LLC
FUSION Welding Solutions
Genesis Systems Group
Hammitt & Associates Inc.
Industrial Control Repair (ICR)
LASAP, Inc.
LEONI Engineering Products
and Services, Inc.
LUVATA Ohio, Inc.
Matheson Gas
Matuschek Resistance Welding
Equipment
MJM Sales, Inc./
RAM Solutions, Inc.
Multi-Contact USA
Ilse & Nick Hamers
Obara USA
Rochester Welding Co., Inc.
Roush
The Ohio State Welding
Engineering Alumni
United Technical, Inc.
Vulcanmasters Welding
Company, Inc.
Welding Jobs.com
Wyandotte Welding Supply, Inc.
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.