On failure investigation – never asked questions
1. Questions… Why do we ask them all the time? Because we want to know the truth. But, quite often, we prefer to be self-deceived, especially in times of crises, when…
Resource – Weld access holes in seismic applications
Weld access holes are frequently required in the fabrication of structural components. The geometry of these structural details can affect the components’ performance. The size and shape of beam copes…
Call for interest – Structural steel fabricator benchmarking study participation
As mentioned in our last HERA News, the HERA Executive supported an ongoing research activity run by HERA to gather more specific data characterising our heavy engineering industry. This research…
Resource – Stainless steel in agricultural applications
The International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF) has launched a new publication on Stainless Steel in Agricultural Applications. From a simple feeding pail to the most advanced fully robotised milking equipment,…
Event – Welding seminars and courses for 2015
Quality management of structural welding fabrication The introduction of the Steel Fabricator Certification (SFC) scheme in 2014 was an important milestone for NZ’s structural steel fabrication industry. This half-day seminar…
Resource – Specifying roughness of welded stainless steel surfaces
Surface roughness is a measure of the texture of a surface. It is quantified by the vertical deviations of a real surface from its ideal form. If these deviations are…
Notice – New edition of AS/NZS 1554.1 now available
This month the 2011 edition of our most widely-used welding standard AS/NZS 1554.1 was superseded by the published 2014 edition. The expectation is that the new edition of the standard…
Management of welding fabrication – a new generation of smart welding machines
Last week we held afternoon seminars which took place in Auckland and in Christchurch on 18 and 20 November. It was presented by Richard Fowles, Senior Product Manager, BOC Limited,…
WTIA 4th IIW research and collaboration colloquium a success
Nov102014 Participants at the WTIA 4th IIW research and collaboration colloquium. From 5th to 7th November, as part of its National Welding Capability Project, WTIA hosted the 4th International Institute…
Corrosion resistance of alternative stainless steel – NZSSDA | University of Applied Science | BAM | HERA
For many years, high quality, long service and durability have been associated with austenitic stainless steels such as 304 and 316 grades that account for more than 60% of the…
Call for attendees – Welding Inspection Part 2
This month,we’re offering Part 2 of the welding inspection training program leading to national and international qualifications. Qualifications are: CBIP Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), and Globally-recognised IIW International Welding Inspector…
SFC is successfully launched!
Eight pre-fabrication steel companies received the SFC and IIW MCS ISO 3834.2 certification at SCNZ September’s Steel Agenda event with the support of the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment.…