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UPDATES TO WELD AUSTRALIA’S TECHNICAL AND TECHNICAL GUIDANCE NOTES
Several of Weld Australia’s Technical Notes and Technical Guidance Notes have been updated recently. All of our Technical Notes and Technical Guidance Notes are available via our website. Technical Notes are available for sale at a discounted price for Weld Australia members. Technical Guidance Notes are free of charge.
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Technical Note 18: Welding of Castings
This Technical Note is a revision of the 1987 edition and is designed to give practical guidance together with some background information on the welding of various castings. It is intended to assist all involved in the welding repair and fabrication of castings in the foundry, maintenance and fabrication shop. This edition includes reference to the latest workplace health and safety requirements and standards. Importantly, references to welding consumables have been updated to align with current recommendations and designations. Consistent with best practice, it also refers to a variety of welding application standards for the qualification of weld procedures for specific materials. Qualification of weld procedures is essential to demonstrate the sound application of the requirements specified within. Similarly, welders are also required to demonstrate their ability to follow defined weld procedures. Users should be aware that whilst some of the standards referenced in this Technical Note have been withdrawn, many of the materials referenced within remain in common use, particularly in the mining industry, hence reference to these materials has been retained.
Technical Guidance Note TGN-PG02: Minimisation of Fatigue in Welds
This Technical Guidance Note is a revision of Weld Australia’s Technical Guidance Notes on fatigue improvements of welds including the dressing of welds to minimise fatigue, originally published by the Welding Technology Institute of Australia (WTIA). This guide is designed to assist the fabricator in the enhancement of weld bead shape when conformance with AS/NZS 1554’s Category FP and fatigue improvement methods have been specified.
Technical Guidance Note TGN-PG03: Control of Distortion in Welded Structures
This Technical Guidance Note is a revision of Weld Australia’s Technical Guidance Notes on distortion control, originally published by the Welding Technology Institute of Australia (WTIA). This Technical Guidance Note is designed to assist the fabricator in the production of welded structures with minimal distortion, and where distortion occurs, provides guidance on distortion correction techniques.
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Weld Australia would like to welcome the following new members who have joined over the last month.
CORPORATE MEMBERS
• ACL Industrial Technology: aclconnect.com.au • Bowhill Engineering: boweng.com.au • Empire Industrial Engineering: empireindustrialengineering.com.au • Getronics: getronics.com • Komatsu Training Academy: komatsu.com.au
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS
• Jayke Gatt • James Darmody • Kenneth Kavanagh • Lee Sharp • Peter Kuiters • Reneie Gadin • Ronald Smith • Rhyan Eales
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A WARM WELCOME TO WELD AUSTRALIA’S NEWEST TEAM MEMBER
Weld Australia would like to welcome Bailey Greathead to the team. Based in our Wollongong office, Bailey is taking on the role of Welding Technology Trainer.
Prior to joining the Weld Australia team, Bailey was a Boilermaker at K&R Fabrications in Uanderra for over six years. In this role, he undertook a variety of fabrication work, manufacturing all types of components and structures in all grades of carbon steel, as well as aluminium and stainless steels. Highly proficient in stick, TIG and MIG welding, Bailey has worked across projects as diverse as simple stairways and handrails, right through to major structural steel for mining and heavy industry, and pressure vessels.
Bailey holds a Certificate III in Engineering (Fabrication Trade) and a Certificate IV in Engineering (Heavy Fabrication). He is an AS 2214 certified Welding Supervisor, and an International Institute of Welding (IIW) International Welding Inspector Basic (IWI-B). A highly motivated and driven team player, who enjoys the challenge of a fast paced work environment, Bailey has a genuine interest in lifelong learning and skills development.
Bailey is sure to be a valuable addition to the Weld Australia team. Be sure to make Bailey feel welcome, should you have the chance to meet him.
Bailey Greathead (Welding Technology Trainer, Weld Australia.)
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Weld Australia recently exhibited at the Canberra CareesXpo at Exhibition Park. An annual event, the Canberra CareersXpo is conducted in conjunction with ACT Education. It seeks to provide valuable career guidance and advice on career opportunities available to secondary students throughout the ACT and surrounding NSW schools network. This CareersXpo is the largest event of its type in the region with over 100 local and national exhibitors. The feedback from attendees was overwhelmingly positive.
WELD AUSTRALIA ON ABC’S Q+A
Weld Australia recently appeared on ABC’s Q+A. The espisode focused on Workers, Taxes and Getting a Fair Go. Bailey Greathead asked a fantastic question around how the government plans to de-stigmatise apprenticeships versus a career path that starts with a university degree.
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Weld Australia’s Excellence Awards are one of the most prestigious events on the welding industry calendar. The Awards embody and promote the highest standards of craftsmanship, quality and professionalism.
Winners will be awarded in each state for each of the award categories below. Award entries close on 1 October 2022. The Award Categories are outlined below.
Company of the Year The Company of the Year Award recognises superior performance across a comprehensive range of business metrics. There are three sub-categories: • Company of the Year – Fabrication
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Welding Professional of the Year This Award recognises professionals who are making a valuable contribution to the welding industry. There are three sub-categories: • Welding Professional of the Year – Welding Coordinator
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Award Criteria | Enter Now • Welding Professional of the Year – Welding Inspector
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Project of the Year Award Criteria | Enter Now The Project of the Year Award recognises excellence in welding and fabrication projects, with a focus on exceptional craftsmanship, a commitment to Standards, environmental sustainability and innovation.
Young Trades Person of the Year Award Criteria | Enter Now This Award recognises people under the age of 25 who are
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The awards will be presented at events held across the country in November 2022. The ticket price of just $35 per person includes a two-course meal and drinks. Please book tickets ASAP to help with planning: • Perth: 14 November at Bells Functions • Adelaide: 17 November at the Terrace Hotel • Brisbane: 24 November at Victoria Park Golf Course • Sydney: 29 November at Strathfield Golf Club • Melbourne: 1 December at Box Hill Golf Club
making a valuable contribution to the Australian welding and fabrication industry.
Young Indigenous Trades Person of the Year Award Criteria | Enter Now This Award recognises indigenous trades people under the age of 25 who are making a valuable contribution to the Australian welding and fabrication industry.
Training and Education Award – Organisation Award Criteria | Enter Now The Training and Education Award recognises the outstanding achievements of a STEM or VET provider or program.
Training and Education Award – Individual Teacher Award Criteria | Enter Now This Award recognises and the outstanding achievements of a STEM or VET teacher at TAFEs, independent RTOs and private companies.
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