Course IntroductionWelding plays an important role and has grown substantially in almost all manufacturing sectors. The need for superior welding technology have increased in keeping with the demands for a wide variety of performances such as high productivity, high quality, as well as labor and cost savings. This course consists of five modules and will provide participants with an integrated approach to learning about the various aspects of welding and allied technologies. The course will introduce various welding processes such as arc welding, laser welding, electron beam welding, friction stir welding, diffusion bonding, and brazing. It will discuss welding metallurgy along with the weldability of various ferrous and non-ferrous alloys. Furthermore, the course is designed to provide participants with a quick and effective guide to executing welding operation, welding procedure development, weld design and simulation, trouble shooting and welding quality control. This course aims to equip participants with skills and knowledge on state-of-the-art welding technologies through classroom lectures, hands-on lab training, and practical case studies.

Why This CourseThis course is specially designed to train participants in the various aspects of welding technologies and build up the competencies required to implement the technologies in various industrial applications. These include welding processes, weld design, weldability testing methods, process automation, distortion control, selection of materials and welding processing parameters. This course would also benefit engineers who wish to refresh their fundamentals and stay up-to-date with the latest developments in welding technology. The knowledge gained during this course benefit both the participants, who stand to upgrade their individual expertise, and their companies that have the opportunity to improve their competitivenes.

Who Should AttendThis course is targeted at operation managers, manufacturing managers/engineers, production planning engineers, materials engineers, mechanical engineers, production engineers, foremen and skilled operators, quality control managers/engineers, materials purchasing engineers, laboratory managers and engineers, as well as all manufacturing industries that use welding as a joining process such as in the precision engineering, aerospace, marine, oil and gas, automotive, and electronics sectors.

Participants will be awarded the Graduate Diploma after successfully clearing all five modules. Alternatively, participants will be granted a WDA Statement of Attainment certificate for passing any individual module of their choice.

PE WSQ Graduate Diploma in Advanced Welding Technologies

When & Where • Commencement date: Please refer to website for class schedule

Tuesday & Thursday from 6.30pm - 9.30pm*

• Venue : Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology 71 Nanyang Drive, Singapore 638075

05/14

Module 1: Design Arc WeldingArc welding techniques have been widely used in almost all manufacturing industries. This module will provide comprehensive training on different arc welding processes, such as Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Plasma Arc Welding (PAW), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Submerged Arc Welding (SAW). The module will also cover the weldability of various materials such as aluminum, titanium, nickel alloys, low alloy steels, and stainless steels. Case studies will be used to illustrate the applications of arc welding for different materials.

Module 2: Implement Laser Beam Welding This module provides participants with fundamental knowledge of laser welding, laser cladding, electron beam welding, as well as process monitoring and control. Material selection, metallurgy , and welding processes linked to industrial applications are included in this module. Participants will acquire knowledge and skills on different welding and cladding technologies that use high-energy beams. This module also provides case studies and lab sessions to enhance the adoption of the technologies in real industrial situations.

Module 3: Review Welding Operation and Quality ControlThis module aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the basics of weld design and simulation, evaluation of mechanical properties, different weldability testing methods, inspection of welded joints, and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT). The module will also train the participants in the implementation of weld quality control, welding mechanisation, and automation. Overall, participants will learn the essential skills and knowledge of welding procedure development and documentation.

Module 4: Adopt Friction Stir Welding and Diffusion BondingThis module will mainly focus on friction stir welding and diffusion bonding processes. Resistance welding and ultrasonic welding will also be covered. The process principle, procedure, equipment , and quality control will be dealt with for the specific techniques. Lab sessions will also be offered to give participants a more in-depth understanding on the techniques.

Module 5: Evaluate Advanced BrazingThis module aims to furnish participants with the fundamentals of brazing principles, brazing parameters, elements of brazing, brazing fillers, fluxes, and atmospheres. The module includes a general understanding of the equipment, joint design, surface preparation, advantages and limitations of the processes, process variables, and operational costs. Participants will gain insights to the different brazing processes (torch, furnace, induction, dip, resistance, MIG, and plasma brazing), brazing defects, brazing of different aluminium, titanium, nickel alloys, low alloy steels, and stainless steels.

Dr Sun Zheng

Dr Bi Guijun

Dr Wei Jun

Dr Sun Zheng

Course Fee• The course fee for the complete Graduate Diploma Programme is $15,000 before WDA funding & GST• The course fee for one module is $3,000 before WDA funding & GST• Singaporeans and Permanent Residents are entitled 70% funding of the course fee from WDA• Enhance SME Funding support of 90% of the course fee available for companies with at least 30% local shareholding AND annual sales

turnover of <$100 million or with less than 200 staff strength

For technical information, please email Dr Sun Zheng: zsun@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sgFor enquiries, please email: kto-enquiry@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg* For more information, please visit http://kto.SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg

What You Will Learn

Dr Sun Zheng