Here’s a test to see if you’re a Common Man… If I asked you (95% of the people reading this blog) to describe what welding is, I’m guessing you would describe one of two things: Arcs and/or Sparks. When I started here at EWI as CFO, I pictured either a guy flipping down his welding […]
Read MoreToday’s “Meet the FSW Team” features Zak Pramann. Zak has been at EWI for four years and comes to us fresh from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Being a metallurgical engineer, Zak provides a unique perspective to the FSW team – helping to explain the mechanics behind some of the FSW interactions […]
Read MoreDesign engineers are increasingly faced with the need to join dissimilar materials as they are seeking creative new structures or parts with tailor-engineered properties. Sometimes a part needs high-temperature resistance in one area, good corrosion resistance in another. Structures may need toughness or wear resistance in one area combined with high strength in another location. […]
Read MoreFriction has been used to weld parts for both new make and for repair for many decades. The friction welding family of processes encompasses many different variants, including rotary friction welding (inertia, direct-drive, and radial), linear friction welding, and more recently, friction stir welding (FSW). In each case, friction heats the material to a plastic […]
Read MoreThis installment of “Meet the Team” features Nick Kapustka. Nick is a bright young engineer with experience in aerospace applications and non-ferrous materials. Please don’t hesitate to contact Nick if you have any questions or interests related to EWI or Arc Welding. You can reach him at 614.688.5000 or [email protected]. Technical Expertise Nick Kapustka is […]
Read MoreThis installment of “Meet the Team” features Randy Dull. Contrary to his name, he is a quite personable fellow that is very knowledgeable with all things arc welding. Please don’t hesitate to contact Randy if you have any questions or interests related to EWI or Arc Welding. You can reach him at 614.688.5095 or [email protected]. […]
Read MoreMy colleague, Tim Stotler, gave a very good overview of friction welding here. Go ahead, click the link… you know you want to! Just don’t forget to come back and finish reading my blog. In his write-up, he touches on the variety of components that are commonly friction welded in industry (hydraulic cylinder rods, aircraft engine […]
Read MoreFABTECH is always an information-packed meeting for me. This year, advances in computer technology and information sharing capability was a strong theme with equipment suppliers. New types and improvements in welding consumables were also noteworthy. Welder training devices, including a couple that EWI helped to develop, were drawing crowds in several booths. EWI engineers had […]
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Success in consumer electronics manufacturing requires tight design-to-market timelines, streamlined production processes, and minimized costs. Understanding the interdependencies of these elements can make or break a new product. EWI helps companies develop consumer electronics manufacturing solutions and efficiently adopt them. We apply our cross-industry experience and process expertise to address your unique challenges in complex […]
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In medical device manufacturing, shrinking development timelines and budgets are at odds with simultaneous requests for improved product performance and functionality. How can you get your products to market faster and more reliably? EWI’s expertise in manufacturing technology for medical products includes battery development, welding of dissimilar and unique materials, polymer processing, nondestructive testing, and […]
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