The joining aluminum and steel is encumbered by a range of metallurgical challenges including coefficient of thermal expansion and melting point differences, as well as the formation of deleterious intermetallics. Friction welding has demonstrated the capability to mitigate many of these challenges. When properly managed, friction welding facilitates …
Read MoreEWI welcomes Procter & Gamble’s packaging development group as a member company. P&G has long been a giant in world of consumer products, and EWI looks forward to supporting their mission to become the best packaging organization in the consumer world.
Read MoreWe are pleased to welcome United Launch Alliance (ULA) to EWI membership. ULA provides reliable, cost-efficient space launch services for the U.S. government. Customers include the Department of Defense, NASA, the National Reconnaissance Office and other organizations. The company supports strategic U.S. space initiatives with advanced robust launch solutions to provide assured access to space and 100 percent […]
Read MoreA lot happens at EWI over the course of a year. We’re involved in a huge number of activities, initiatives, and events aimed at helping manufacturers operate more efficiently, effectively, and economically. This past year was an especially busy one as we expanded our technical capabilities and facilities, increased our support services, invested in applied R&D, […]
Read MoreShield metal arc welding (SMAW) electrodes are the most popular filler materials in the world, offering the widest range of alloy types and brands available in the global market.
Read MoreCongratulations to EWI associates Wesley Wang and Shawn Kelly for their article published in the March 2016 issue of JOM. In “A metallurgical evaluation of the powder-bed laser additive manufactured 4140 steel material,” the authors report that the excellent mechanical properties of 4140 steel builds created by the L-PBF AM process make industrial production more feasible, which shows great potential for application […]
Read MoreRoot-cause failure analyses allow manufacturers, fabricators, and operators to make well-informed choices regarding repair strategies and the mitigation of future failures. While the oil and gas industry has established an impressive safety record over many years of operation, failures do occur. The analysis and subsequent prevention of these failures is a complex multidisciplinary activity requiring […]
Read MoreWith each passing year, the challenge of meeting the 2025 CAFE standards becomes more and more pressing. In order to reach the mandated 54.5 mpg, as well as increased safety regulations, automakers will have to make strong advances in the joining and forming of lightweight materials. EWI’s new infographic overview, Automotive Manufacturing Trends: Meeting the […]
Read MoreEWI Project Engineers Alex Kitt and Kenny Kort recently published an article, Additive Manufacturing is Measuring Up in Buffalo, highlighting the precision measurement capabilities EWI has deployed at Buffalo Manufacturing Works. Introduction: Additive manufacturing (AM) is more than one single technology. Rather, it is comprised of multiple complementary technologies that provide manufacturers with an array of choices […]
Read MoreOn December 15, 2015, EWI offered an online seminar on Dissimilar Materials Weldability Concepts. The webinar was presented by Alber Sadek, EWI Senior Engineer in Materials Engineering…
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