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 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 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 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…
Read MoreEWI is pleased to offer DISSIMILAR MATERIALS WELDABILITY CONCEPTS, an online seminar presented by EWI’s Alber Sadek on December 15, 2015, at 1:00pm. This webinar is free, and registration is open to the public.
Read MoreWithin the automotive industry, OEMs and suppliers are fully aware of the need to create lighter-weight, more fuel-efficient automobiles to meet impending 2025 CAFE standards and help minimize the negative impact of CO2 emissions on our environment. Vehicle weight reduction can most effectively be accomplished by using advanced materials; however, welding of these high-performance alloys poses […]
Read MoreDo you face the challenges of dissimilar materials joining in your work? If so, you should plan to attend the AWS Workshop of Dissimilar Materials in Columbus, Ohio, on January 26, 2015. The workshop will cover developments across a range of industry applications, and will include topics such as process technology, materials, design, and modeling. The program will feature […]
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