Workshop, October 18, 2016 Conference . - AWS Detroit
Workshop, October 18, 2016Conference, October 19-20, 2016FREE Vendor Night, October 19, 2016SMWC VENDOR DISPLAY NIGHT is a FREE Event open to EVERYONE!October 19, 2016 4pm to 7 pmExperience new technologies, sample the culinary talents of Laurel Manor,and a enjoy an evening of conversation, friendships, and networking.Lightweight Material Joining WorkshopWhere: AET Integration, Inc. Troy, MIWhen: October 18, 2016Welding Solutions for Lightweight Vehicles41 Technical Presentations in 2 days!Where: Laurel Manor, Livonia, MIWhen: October 19-20, 2016(logos are linked to google maps locations)See www.awsdetroit.org for Registration, Maps, Dates, Presentations and More!
October 2016This Issue of the Bulletincan be viewed on the web atawsdetroit.org Inside This Issue1223334691012SMWC XVIICOMMITTEE CHAIRSCHAIRMAN’S MESSAGECRAW INFOPATRON’S FUNDCOMING EVENTSOCTOBER HOTLINESTUDENT NIGHT RE-CAPEDITOR’S NOTEMEET OUR MEMBERSASK THE WELDING ENGINEER Chairman: TYLER ALEXANDERFirst Vice Chair: WESLEY DONETHSecond Vice Chair: MARK GUGELSecretary: DAVID BENETEAUTreasurer: ANDRE YOUNGBulletin Editor: ROBIN MICHONWebmaster: RODNEY BEREZNICKIHotline Coordinator: AMANDA SCHERZERMeeting Reservations: SUSANN MORFINOAdvertising: DONNIE CRISTAssistants to ChairmanJOHN SUTTERASHLEY WEBELTBD For Advertising OpportunitiesContact Susann Morfino586-746-5046Affiliated WithTyler AlexanderChairman’s MessageI’d like to start by thanking everyone whohelped to put together another successful Student Nightin September. Although you might think it simple,giving away 60,000 in scholarships is not accomplishedwithout a great deal of effort and planning from theDetroit Section’s Scholarship Committee. Don MaatzJr., Rod Bereznicki and Tom Sparschu all did an excellent job filtering throughthe long list of applications to select this year’s winners. Thank you teamand thank you to all those students pursuing an education in welding; youare the future of this industry and we hope that you continue to interact withthe Detroit Section as you transition into your full time careers. As a sectionwe have an established history of providing needed and well deservedscholarships to the students in Detroit and surrounding areas, a legacy thatwe do not plan to abandon any time soon. If you know a potential futurestudent, make sure that you make them aware of the scholarship opportunitiesafforded through the AWS Detroit Section.Besides the students who were present to receive their awards, we were veryfortunate to have AWS National President, David L. McQuaid as our specialguest speaker. David provided a very thorough, experience based talk on“Heat Straightening and Weld Repairs performed in accordance with AWSD1.5 Bridge Welding Code”. His talk stressed the importance of both adheringto the code and paying attention to even the finest of details in all that wedo. I’m sure that the students and all attendees took something positive awayfrom the presentation. As a Section we would like to thank David for takingtime out of his schedule to visit us and contribute to such an important eventfor our section.What do we have to look forward to in October? Well another great SheetMetal Weld Conference of course! This year the bi-annual event is focusedon Welding Solutions for Light Weight Vehicle designs. With more and moreautomotive platforms incorporating aluminum, magnesium and mixedmaterial joining – I’m sure there will be several very hot and relevant topicscovered at this year’s event. The conference has a new venue, the LaurelManor in Livonia, but begins with a one day workshop at AET Integrationin Troy. In recent years the workshop has been an excellent opportunity toobtain hands-on experience on the subject in question and I’m sure this year’sworkshop will not disappoint. If you are interested, you need to register now,seating is limited and this has a history of being a very popular event. Ifyou do not have plans on attending this year’s conference and you are apart of the local welding community, I strongly suggest that you reconsider.This conference is a world class event, offering the opportunity for handson experience, cutting edge insights and the opportunity to network andinteract with both the suppliers of the latest technology and industryprofessionals who know how to use it. This year’s event is being held October18-20, so if you do plan to register, please do it soon by going to our websiteat www.awsdetroit.org/smwc.html.Respectfully,Tyler AlexanderAWS Technical Nights are open to everyone! We encourage that members bring students and non-membersto learn more about our organization and industry.
CRAW InfoArticle written by Ryan KotComing EventsAs you’re aware, the American Welding Society (AWS) offers manyprofessional certifications to help advance your career and set yourself apartfrom the competition, such as their well-known Certified Welder (CW) andCertified Welding Inspector (CWI) programs. However, you may not be awarethat the AWS also offers professional certifications for Robotic Arc Welding Operators and Technicians (CRAW). The CRAW program allows many weldingpersonnel employed in various welding sectors to measure themselves againststandards for their occupation. It signifies that the CRAW Operator orTechnician has demonstrated the capability of working with various codes,standards, and specifications. In addition, since proof of active practice or reexamination is required every three (3) years, certification also signifies thatthe CRAW Operator or Technician is current with the welding industry.Unfortunately, the AWS Detroit Section no longer schedules exam dates inadvance. For those of you interested in pursuing CRAW certification, examsare scheduled “on request” only. For additional information, please contactMr. Keith Lloyd (ABB, Inc.) at (248) 391-8421. For specific exam requirements,please visit the AWS website at www.aws.org.To view more events, please visit theawsdetroit.org website, EVENTS page.Patron’s FundMaterials Science and Technology 2016October 23-26, 2016; TMSOctober 2016Manufacturing DayOctober 7, 2016; Over 90 companies acrossMichiganInternational Congress on Application ofLasers & Electro-Optics 2016October 16-20, 2016; Laser Institute ofAmericaSMWC VXII Workshop - Design forWelding of Lightweight Vehicle StructuresOctober 18, 2016; AWS Detroit/AETIntegrationSheet Metal Welding Conference VXIIOctober 19-20, 2016; AWS DetroitThe time is once upon us to ask you for your generosity in contributing to Automotive Testing Expo 2016the 2016-2017 Patrons’ Fund. I have already begun sending e-mails to all of October 25-26, 2016; UKIP Medialast year’s patrons as well as reaching out to new businesses and individuals.If you have not yet been contacted and you would like more information on Welding Educational Series Meeting - WeldProcess Efficiency Analysisbecoming a Patron, please contact me and I would be happy to provide youNovember 10, 2016with information and/or answer any questions that you may have.AWS Detroit / Air GasIn addition to our traditional mail campaign, our newly re-designed websitefeatures a “Pay Now” button as a convenient way to contribute. Just visit our SAVE the DATE! November 10, 2016website at www.awsdetroit.org and click on “SCHOLARSHIPS” in the top Educational SeriesWeld Process Efficiency Analysisbanner, then scroll down to “Become a Patron.” That’s where you’ll find the More info to come in the November Bulletin!“Pay Now” button, and as always, we contribute 100% of these funds directlytowards scholarships for students who are pursuing careers in Welding SAE Detroit Section 2017 GMC AcadiaVehicle EventEngineering and Welding Technology.Each year the American Welding Society Detroit Section sponsors many November 17, 2016students with these funds, and because this is such an important part of giving SAE Detroitback to the industry that supports us, we hope you can help us by being a FABTECHproud supporter in this effort. Last year through your efforts we were able to November 16-18, 2016raise 10,630. This year I would like to set our sights on 15,000. Although, AWS; FMA; SME; PMA; CCAII said that last year too and even though we didn’t quite make it, I would liketo be extra bold in an effort to reach this goal this year. I’m sure that most “SAVE THE DATE” for theeveryone reading this has had some personal experience where you realized AWS Christmas Partythat our next generation workforce of welding professionals could use a boostDecember 10in their career training and education, and that’s what this fund is all about.To be a Patron of the American Welding Society Detroit Section, all it takes workforce, and please know that youris a minimum 100 contribution. Patrons are made known to the membership kind consideration is greatly appreciated.in the monthly technical bulletin, on the AWS website, and are furtheracknowledged by listing them in the annual Ladies Night Program. You canWarmest regards,either contribute on our website or mail a check to my attention at the addressEric Lichtfuszbelow. Also, if you know of someone or a company that may be interested,AWS-Patron’s Committee, Chairplease pass them along and I’ll take it from there.12068 Market St.If you are a Patron, we thank you for your support, and ask you to pleaseLivonia, MI., 48150consider increasing your contribution. Whether a longtime Patron or a first734.466.6504time Patron, your help will assist us to bring about an educated futureeric.lichtfusz@roush.com
October HotlineNelson Stud Weldingintroduces the Pinnacle Cordless Stud Welder(Elyria, OH) Nelson Stud Welding, the leaderin stud welding systems, has introduced itsfirst cordless battery-powered stud welder:The Pinnacle NCD 500b.The Pinnacle’s patent-pending design deliversthousands of welds on a single battery charge,from a compact, lightweight package; just 18lbs. (8 kg). It’s ultra-portable and easy to carryaround the jobsite. Use the padded shoulderstrap to transport the unit with you as youwork; no need for a generator or power cord!The high capacity lithium ion battery is removablefor charging; just use a second charged batteryto continue working. It fully charges in just 2hours from a simple household 120V poweroutlet with the included charging unit.The Pinnacle’s other convenient features include:31 ft. of welding cable creates a large diameterwelding area, microprocessor controlled safetyand diagnostic functions, Nelson’s familiargraphical gun display, and compatibility withall other Nelson products and accessories.For more information on this revolutionarystud welder, visit www.NelsonStud.com orwww.PinnacleStudWelder.com. You mayalso contact your local Nelson Stud Weldingrepresentative for a demonstration of theremarkable Pinnacle stud welder.Nelson Stud Welding, a Nelson Fastener SystemsCompany, is the leading global manufacturer anddistributor of weld stud fasteners and applicationequipment serving a broad range of markets includingthe automotive, construction and industrial markets.Nelson Stud Welding7900 W. Ridge Rd.Elyria, OH 44035PH: (440) 329-0400 FAX: (440) 329-0526www.NelsonStud.comProfessional CareerOpportunityQUALITY DIRECTOR:The Quality Director isresponsible for leadingand directing the core systems and processessurrounding the assurance of quality productsbeing manufactured at the company. Theposition provides technical direction fromindustry wide best practices, and innovativetechniques to be applied during productmanufacturing. The director providesorganizational structure, roles and responsibilitiesand ensures symmetry between the functionsin the quality group.Essential duties and requirements of thejob:1. Cultivate a deep understanding of thecompany’s core values of teamwork,innovation, passion, and communicationand evaluate team members for alignment2. Drives a culture that is focused on Safety, Qualityand Productivity by instilling: Adherence to Safety Policies from all staffmembers Installing quality systems targeted at zerodefects Adherence to Manpower Budgets3. Train, Coach and Mentor team in qualitytechniques and application of those techniques4. Identify and implement improvement activitiessurrounding Safety, Quality and Productivity5. Motivate team members to high performancetargets.6. Continuously seek talented team membersfor further development and growth withinthe organization7. Develop, Organize and report on KeyPerformance Indicators to VP of Manufacturing8. Participates in continuous learning activitiesfocused on improved individual and teamperformance.9. Works closely with peers to developmentlong term strategies that drive the companyto be best in class.Skills Required Performing the EssentialDuties of the Job:1. Strong proficiency in Leadership andcommunication skills2. Ability to effectively Plan long and shortterm strategies for a Dept.3. Ability to generate action plans to implementplanned strategies4. Proficient in Microsoft Office5. Ability to understand and interpret customerquality expectations and translate them intosimple effective systems for conformance.Educational requirements needed to performthe duties of the job:1. Leadership training for managers2. College Degree or Equivalent experience ispreferredSpecific training requirements:1. ISO/TS including core tools2. Visual ERP – Manufacturing window, MaterialPlanning window, Scheduling window3. The Company Emergency Response Planning4. The Company standard reporting andinterpretation5. The Company PPE assessments and application6. Team problem solving7. AIAG standards for automotive quality toolsKey performance indicators:1. Customer quality ratings2. Adherence to manpower budget3. Containment of quality issues internally4. Successful retention of ISO and TS standards5. Supplier quality cost recoveryTo be considered for this opportunity, pleaseemail an updated copy of your resume toSuzanne George at sgeorge@ddiversified.com.Discounted Training atGenesis Systems GroupGenesis Systems Group is dedicated to maximizingthe return on investment you have made in roboticsolutions. At Genesis, we believe “hands on”is the best form of training. Within hours, yourteam member will know how to manipulatethe robot. By lunch he or she will have enteredtheir first program and be well on the way toimproving productivity, decreasing downtime,cutting manufacturing costs and enhancingsafety within the plant.Our training center doesn't just train your teamto use a robot. We train your team to programand operate a system. Our training center hasfully integrated systems equipped with weldingequipment, auxiliary axis positioners, torchcleaning stations, alignment stations, operatorstations and safety equipment.(continued on page 9)Genesis Systems Group
September Technical Night – Student Night Re-capThe AWS-Detroit section held its annual student night onSeptember 08, 2016 at the ABC Building of Oakland CommunityCollege – Auburn Hills Campus in Auburn Hills, MI.This year the section was able to award 37 scholarships totaling 60,000 to students from 10 different schools. The recipients ofthe 2016 – 2017 Scholarships will be attending Ferris State University,Lansing Community College, LeTourneau University, MadonnaUniversity, Monroe Community College, Oakland CommunityCollege, Schoolcraft Community College, Siena Heights University,Washtenaw Community College and Wayne County CommunityCollege District.The section’s scholarships are made available to Michigan andselect Canadian residents and/or students enrolled in a weldingor welding related programs at a college or university in the Stateof Michigan and the following counties in the province of Ontario;Essex, Chatham-Kent, and Sarnia-Lambton. The candidates allsubmitted an application, including transcripts of their academicachievement, and a brief letter about their background, theirgoals and ambitions, and any additional factors that would helpthe Section Scholarship Committee determine eligibility for anaward.The section also received a 3,000 grant from the ZF CommunityCare Fund. The fund was established to positively impact thecommunities in which ZF operates by supporting non-profitprograms, or programs affiliated with non-profit organizations thatfocus on the enrichment of education, STEM (science, technology,engineering and math) and the community.Mark Rotary, Engineering Manager for Chassis SystemDevelopment North America with ZF North America, Inc. has beenan AWS Detroit section member for over 25 years and knowsfirsthand all of the positive things the section does for the community.In addition to the grant, ZF allows employees to take 8 hours eachyear to volunteer their time to a non-profit organization. Marktook advantage of that for the annual High School Welding Contestin May.The Section also heard from David L. McQuaid, P.E., AWSNational President. Mr. McQuaid delivered a talk on the subjectof ‘Heat Straightening and Weld Repairs.’
October Hotline(continued from page 4)Contact Jane Gumpert to schedule your classtoday! Schedule your training by October 15thand complete it by the end of December 2016to receive the 10% discount.CLASS SCHEDULEBasic Robot Training October 10 - October 13, 2016 October 31 - November 3, 2016 November 28 - December 1, 2016Advanced Robot Training October 3 - October 6, 2016 November 7 - November 10, 2016 December 5 - December 8, 2016Maintenance Training October 17 - October 20, 2016 November 14 - November 17, 2016 December 12 - December 15, 2016CRAW Training October 24 - October 28, 2016Custom Class - call for availability Week of December 19, 2016AWS Detroit SectionAwarded the “ZFCommunity CareFund Grant”ZF North America has created the ZF CommunityCare Fund this year (2016) to positively impactthe communities in which ZF operates. Thefund supports non-profit programs, or programsaffiliated with non-profit organizations thatfocus on the enrichment of education, STEM(science, technology, engineering and math),and the community.Mark Rotary, a longtime AWS DetroitSection member, and15 year employee ofZF North America,submitted the AWSDetroit Section forthis grant. He is veryproud of the section’scontribution to ourcommunity and especially our youth. Mark isconfident that the 3000 grant will be usedby the section to enhance our future in weldingthrough investment in our students andeducation.In addition to the grant, ZF allows employeesto take 8 hours each year to volunteer theirtime to a non-profit organization. Mark Rotarysays that he is proud to be part of ZF as theycontinue in their job creation efforts andinvestments in North America.Fronius USA promotesMelissa Parker to Online &Used Equipment SalesManagerThis newly created position is stillin development phase, but thefocus is to better utilize sales ofused demo equipment and topursue online sales in the future.Melissa has been with Fronius USAsince July 2008 when she started in our FinanceDepartment as our Accounts Receivables Clerkin Brighton MI. In 2010 she became the PresalesNational Expert for the Perfect Welding Divisionand in 2012 also joined our Inside Sales Supportdepartment.CenterLine (Windsor) LimitedAppoints Account ManagerWINDSOR, CANADA, SEPTEMBER13, 2016. CenterLine (Windsor) Ltd.is very pleased to announce theappointment of Mr. Matt Heightto the position of Account Manager.Matt has over 35 years of experiencein resistance welding and joining technologiesbeginning with his first industry position withSavair in 1982. Since that time, Matt hasdeveloped his career skills with positions as aWeld Gun Product Development Supervisorand Sales Manager with CM Smillie, andexperience with sheet metal fastening androbotics technology sales with positions atApplied Robotics, Henrob Corporation andBTM Corporation.Matt has now come full circle is very happy tojoin Centerline, as a member of their USAaffiliate, Centerline Welding Products. He’salso very proud of his 25 year active membershipwith the Detroit Section – American WeldingSociety where he’s held a variety of positionson their executive committee.CenterLine (Windsor) Ltd. Is a recognized industry leader inthe design, manufacture and supply of a full range of productsand services satisfying welding, metalforming and cold sprayapplications for the automotive, mass transit, aerospace anddefense industries. With nearly 60 years in business, CenterLineis continuing to develop advanced technologies and processesto assist its customers in maintaining their competitiveadvantage. For more information visit CenterLine’s websiteat www.cntrline.com.Editor’s Note:Wow! This season has gotten offwith quite the section events! First, ourscholarship night in September, nowwe have our SMWC workshop andthe conference in October, and then,in November, we have an Educationnight scheduled. And, this is just thebeginning!If you haven’t had the chance toand are interested in either theWorkshop, the Conference or both atthe Sheet Metal Weld Conference,PLEASE go to the website and register.It allows us to make sure we havemore than enough food, refreshments,accommodations and fun stuff (ie:pens, notebooks, etc.) to keep as amemento of your education here withus! We have a lot of great speakerslined up, so please take advantage ofthis conference that is right here inMetro Detroit!For those of you who are new to thee-bulletin, welcome, and for myfaithful readers/followers, a HUGETHANK YOU for your readership andsupport!Let us know what you think of ourbulletin and the content. We arealways open to new/fresh ideas.Comments and/or constructivecriticism only makes our e-bulletinbetter, so if you want more articles,more pictures, more links, whatever,let us know.Thank you and have a greatOctober – hope to see many of you atour Sheet Metal Welding Conference!And, don’t forget that this istypically the month that “the frost ison the pumpkin,” so start getting thatcold weather gear ready!As always, until next month Keep On Welding!Robin Michon – e-bulletin editor(Robin.Michon@kukanao.com)
MEET OURMembersDonnie CristHello, Donnie. Welcome to the AWSDetroit Section’s Meet our MemberColumn. Thank you for spending sometime with us this month. If you don’tmind, please tell us a little bit aboutyourself.Hello! My name is Donnie Crist, and Iam an Accounts Manager/Welding Engineerfor RoMan Manufacturing.If you wouldn’t mind, Donnie, wouldyou tell us a little about your position?My position at RoMan Manufacturinggives me the opportunity to work for agreat family owned business. I earn aliving doing what I have been interestedin from the time I was 14 years old. Imeet new people, and get to help be partof the solution for resistance weldingprocesses around the world.That’s great! It sounds like you founda real “career” doing something thatyou enjoy! Donnie, why did you joinAWS?I joined AWS because I was encouragedto do so by my high school metals andwelding teacher. He saw it as a greatopportunity to get students in ruralnorthern Michigan interested in a greatcareer.What is your favorite AWS event?I really enjoy AWS Ladies Night, as doesmy wife. It gives me an opportunity tointroduce my better half to people I spenda lot of time with outside the home.What do you like to do outside of work?Outside of work I enjoy being involvedwith my children’s sporting events(football, wrestling, and cheerleading). I have a 4th and5th grader that keep mywife and I very busy. Ialso enjoy stayingphysically active andwaterfowl hunting.I like to ask ourMembers if they havea funny story or momenteither on the job or inschool or training that theycould share with us.Through the past 14 years and followingvehicle launches across thecountry I have many goodstories. One that I canshare relates to a weldgun verification we wereconduc
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Workshop II: Assessing Process Skills Participants learn how to observe and interpret students’ use of the process skills of science (about 3 hours). Workshop III: Effective Questioning Participants identify questions that are useful for eliciting students’ ideas and for encouraging the use of science process skills (about 2 hours).
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