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Granta Park Abington Hall
Great Abington
Cambridge
CB1 6AL
UK
Telephone: (UK) +44 1223 891 162
http://www.twi.co.uk
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Listing of all 16 news releases from TWI (The Welding Institute):
Institute helps with welding method
A leading manufacturer of vibration testing systems turned to TWI for assistance in identifying the right method when looking for an alternative manufacturing route.
News from TWI (The Welding Institute) (22 May 2007)
Validating and verifying non-destructive testing
The NDT Validation Centre has constructed a website for validating and verifying non-destructive testing techniques, equipment, procedures and personnel.
News from TWI (The Welding Institute) (10 May 2007)
Robot friction stir welds 3D fabrications
Latest robotic friction stir welding equipment combines powerful friction stir welding with the flexibility of a robot and will be used by a UK research centre for 3D fabrication development.
News from TWI (The Welding Institute) (28 July 2006)
Robots spot weld with friction stir process
System combines powerful friction stir welding technology with the flexibility of a robot to provide 3D welding techniques and also friction stir spot welding as an alternative to resistance welding.
News from TWI (The Welding Institute) ( 6 December 2005)
Aluminium 75mm thick plate friction stir welded
Friction Stir Welding has been used to join two aluminium plates 75mm (three inches) thick in a single operation - a big step forward from the previous thickness limit of 50mm.
News from TWI (The Welding Institute) (25 October 2005)
Centre validates NDT accuracy, consistency
TWI and the Swansea Institute have established The NDT Validation Centre to assess the accuracy and consistency of the non-destructive testing methods used in manufacturing.
News from TWI (The Welding Institute) ( 8 August 2005)
Friction stir welding replaces TIG on end caps
User application article Manufacturer of solar assisted heat pump systems has improved quality and examined the potential to cut costs by using innovative friction stir welding technology.
News from TWI (The Welding Institute) (29 July 2005)
'Joining Forces Wales' scheme to benefit SMEs
SMEs in the Objective 1 regions of Wales are set to benefit from 'Joining Forces Wales', a major new technology transfer programme supported by the Welsh Development Agency.
News from TWI (The Welding Institute) (27 April 2004)
Project to improve forming and forging technolgy
Two of the UK's top materials research organisations are collaborating on a project to improve the design and manufacture of forged and formed products.
News from TWI (The Welding Institute) (18 December 2003)
Chief welding executives' names to live on
Following ratification by Council the governing body of The Welding Institute, TWI's new building on Granta Park has been officially named after the present Chief Executive.
News from TWI (The Welding Institute) (27 January 2003)
EU weld funding to help NE companies in UK
Companies in the North East of England which need expert help in welding, materials joining and related technologies are set to benefit from a second round of EU funding.
News from TWI (The Welding Institute) (16 September 2002)
Improved access to welding information is up
Around 60 illustrated, highly informative articles are now easily accessed free of charge at
News from TWI (The Welding Institute) (10 June 2002)
How to improve welding quality - visit website
To help welders, welding engineers, inspectors and designers meet quality requirements, information on defects which may occur in arc welds is now available free on a dedicated website.
News from TWI (The Welding Institute) (29 March 2002)
Visit website for thermoplastics welding data
Information on welding thermoplastic materials is now available free on TWI's website at http://www.twi.co.uk/plasticswelding Processes covered in this area of
News from TWI (The Welding Institute) (14 November 2001)
Design and structural integrity of welds
Information on the design and structural integrity of welded joints, components and structures is now available free on The Welding Institute's Web site.
News from TWI (The Welding Institute) (28 September 2001)
Get wise on welding process' basics
A Web site covers the basics of welding and joining processes, including: arc, oxy-fuel, resistance, electron beam, laser and friction welding; brazing; plastics welding and surfacing.
News from TWI (The Welding Institute) (15 August 2001)
