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SCHOOL PROFILES APRIL 2012 Advanced Welding Institute Founded 2003 Albany Weld Trade School Albany Weld Trade School was founded in the last century by a Pilebuck, Millwright, diver, welding foreman who was unhappy with the quality of welders he was being supplied. Our state licensed curriculum (Oregon #1712) trains the students in AWS D1.1 Structural Welding on both plate and pipe. We train in SMAW and FCAW. Employers want versatile welders so our graduates are introduced to material handling, OSHA forklift and sling inspections, laser leveling and first-aid. Employers Are you in need of good welders? Students Are you searching for a way to hone your skills? Welders Is it time to expand your talents and knowledge? Below are welding schools across the country that have taken this advertising opportunity to promote their resources both to industry in need of welders and to those searching for a solid career path to employment. Contact them and take advantage of the services they can provide. We appreciate any ideas you might have for making this welding school guide more useful to you. Please send comments or requests to be on our mailing list to Rob Saltzstein at salty@aws.org. or Lea Paneca at lea@aws.org. We will be sure your school is on our mailing list and e-mail list to receive advance information on future Welding School Profile edition of Welding Journal. Thank you. Advanced Welding Institute is a postsecondary welding school committed to assisting all individuals in developing marketable welding skills. We offer a structural welding program (600 hr) and Combination Structural and pipe welding program (960 hr). During the program students focus on SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW with class sizes no larger then 20 students. Classes start in March and September every year. In addition, we perform specialized training to meet individual and company needs. Financial aid is available for those who qualify. 2 Green Tree Drive, Suite 3 South Burlington, VT 05403 (802) 660-0600 Fax: (802) 660-0689 www.advancedweldinginstitute.com AIDT Maritime Training Center The AIDT Maritime Training Center (MTC) offers NCCER certified courses in SMAW, FCAW, and GMAW Welding, pipe fitting, pipe welding, and scaffolding. NCCER is an industry-wide standard of training and recognition that provides trainees with portable nationally recognized credentials. Students who complete these courses will receive a NCCER official transcript and wallet card, as well as an AIDT certificate. MTC also offers courses in a variety of crafts including Nondestructive testing (VT, MT, PT, UT), autoCAD, marine design, and ship constructor. 912 Old Salem Rd. NE Albany, OR 97321 (541) 928-9353 Toll Free: (866) 928-9353 Tony McNeal, School Director tony@weldschool.com www.weldschool.com Alfred State College SUNY College of Technology Founded 1908 Advanced Technology Institute ATI provides diploma and AOS degree offering training in the practical aspects of construction, repair of equipment, and structures built with steel. In addition, students will learn to weld pipe in multiple positions, including training in SMAW, GMAW, GTAW and SMAWA. Instruction is presented in classroom and laboratory using modern welding equipment and tools. ATI provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level employment as a combination structural and pipe welder. ATI offers financial assistance for those who qualify and graduate employment services. Certified to operate by SCHEV in Virginia. Alfred State College offers welding training on its Wellsville, N.Y. campus. Earn an Associate in occupational studies degree. Employer-driven curriculum teaches the skills needed in today’s workforce: oxyfuel, SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and pipe welding. Program includes key support courses such as metallurgy, blueprint reading, and quality control. Benefit from AWS Level I and II certification. Enjoy small classes, tutoring and personal attention. Customized courses available for employers. Hit the ground running! P.O. Box 2684 Mobile, AL 36652-2684 (251) 405-8698 Fax: (251) 405-8699 maritimeinfo@aidt.edu www.maritime.aidt.edu www.aidt.edu/jobs Advanced Technology Institute (ATI) 5700 Southern Blvd. Va. Beach, VA 23462 (757) 490-1241 www.auto.edu 108 APRIL 2012 10 Upper College Drive Alfred, NY 14802 (800) 4-ALFRED admissions@alfredstate.edu www.alfredstate.edu http://www.weldschool.com http://www.advancedweldinginstitute.com http://www.advancedweldinginstitute.com http://www.weldschool.com http://www.maritime.aidt.edu http://www.alfredstate.edu http://www.auto.edu http://www.maritime.aidt.edu http://www.aidt.edu/jobs http://www.alfredstate.edu http://www.auto.edu

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Welding Journal - April 2012

April 2012 - TOC Listing
Unlocking Your Gas Metal Arc Welding Potential - A study sponsored by the National Shipbuilding Research Program investigated low-cost modifications to equipment or parameters that improved welding performance - P. A. Blomquist
Community College Welding Program Update - Many community colleges around the country are equipping future workers with the skills manufacturers need D. Postlethwaite
Modern Power Source Technology Drives Process Improvement - New technology in weld monitoring is making it easier to access the data by all the appropriate personnel and understand how it should be applied to benefit weld quality - T. McEllis
Building a Welding Career from the Ground Up - A thirty-two-year career welder shares her passion for the profession with others in hopes of inspiring them to expand their skills and knowledge
How Today’s Power Sources Aid Pulsed GMAW - The advanced welding machines of today can deliver power to the arc in almost any form and can react with split-second timing to avoid adverse arc phenomena - L. Barley
Fiber Lasers Perform Precision Cutting for Medical Devices - There are many methods to cut thin tubular structures often used in medical devices, but fiber lasers are emerging as the precision machines of choice
Arc Characteristics in Pulsed-GMA Welding with Acute - Groove Angles The characteristics of a joint tracking sensor were monitored under conditions of different groove angles and root openings - R-H. Kim et al.
Design of Experiment and Goal Programming Application for the GMAW Process - This study was conducted to determine critical gas metal arc welding variables and ways to optimize them - Y. T. Iç et al.
Predictive and Measurement Methods for Delta Ferrite Determination in Stainless Steels - The advantages and limitations of predictive measurement methods for δ ferrite are outlined - M. A. Valiente Bermejo
Susceptibility of IN740 to HAZ Liquation Cracking and Ductility-Dip Cracking - Conditions that lead to cracking susceptibility of nickel-based IN740 were simulated to determine an action for its prevention - J. E. Ramirez
Editorial
Washington Watchword
Press Time News
News of the Industry
Aluminum Q&A
Brazing Q&A
Product & Print Spotlight
Coming Events
Certification Schedule
Welding Workbook
Society News
Interpretations D1.1
Guide to AWS Services
Personnel
Welding School Profiles
Classifieds
Advertiser Index

Welding Journal - April 2012