Experts in welding processes and material characterization work closely with automation researchers to achieve the optimal outcome for welded structures.
Welding research is carried out using robots for accuracy and repeatability. A team of welding experts and material science experts collaborated closely to ensure the material and weld quality meet the Australian standards.
Ship building
Ship building is set to become a large industry in Australian manufacturing over the coming years. UOW was involved in carrying out welding trials and material characterisation for ship building steels. UOW has collaborated with Naval, a multinational company to carry out welding research.
DSI
UOW partnered with DSI to investigate welding rings onto pipe and use laser scanning technology to determine the correct welding settings.