Indian Welding Journal

Rituraj Bose

Abstract

Welding in the construction Sector takes a major role throughout the world. Too many persons related to welding and nondestructive testing are involved in this unorganized sector and therefore it should be highlighted properly. This article is for the interested professionals, those who want to know the basics without passing through the tussles of metallurgy and tough discussions. This is based on experience in different projects and highlighted basic things to start welding and detail coverage on defects, its causes and radiographic images.

Keywords

Welding, NDT, Defect Analysis.

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Rituraj Bose

Abstract

Welding in the construction Sector takes a major role throughout the world. Too many persons related to welding and nondestructive testing are involved in this unorganized sector and therefore it should be highlighted properly. This article is for the interested professionals, those who want to know the basics without passing through the tussles of metallurgy and tough discussions. This is based on experience in different projects and highlighted basic things to start welding and detail coverage on defects, its causes and radiographic images.

Keywords

Welding, NDT, Defect Analysis.

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Rituraj Bose

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To support the 'Make in India' campaign, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) has introduced the Zero Defect&Zero Effect (ZED) scheme, where Quality Council of India (QCI) is the National Monitoring and Implementing Unit (NMIU). The Indian Institute of Welding (IIW-India) is associated with QCI for conducting the 'Industry Awareness Programme on Financial Support to MSMEs in ZED Certification Scheme'.

The ZED is the extensive drive of Government of India to enhance global competitiveness of MSMEs by providing them financial support in assessment, rating and handholding of its manufacturing process on Quality and Environment aspects. The complete details about the scheme is available at www.zed.org.in.

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Rituraj Bose

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At the outset, let me thank you all for electing me as the Secretary General of this premier Institute and hope, I will be able to accede to the standards and professionalism maintained by my predecessors. Especially, I would like to mention the name of Mr. Parimal Biswas, whose contribution towards the Institute will never be forgotten. I am lucky enough that he has been elected as the President of our Institute and therefore will get his guidance in my journey.

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Rituraj Bose ¹

Affiliations
1 Hony. Secretary General, The Indian Institute of Welding, IN

Abstract

Indian team got the Bronze Cup in the Arc Cup International Welding Competition held in China in June 2018, 2^nd time in a row after 2017. Miss Arati Prakash Patole of the Indian team got ‘Outstanding Female Welder’ prize in the competition. The Indian Institute of Welding conducts National level as well as branch level Skill Competitions in various categories. In 2017, Miss Arati won the National Final defeating her male counterparts. Inspiring from the achievement of Miss Arati, The Indian Institute of Welding has started organizing National Best Welder Competition for Women since 2018. In the National final of 2018 also, Miss Rasika Prakash Lokhande won in her category after defeating her male contenders. It is expected that more and more lady welders will come forward and will take part in the growth of the nation.

Keywords

Welding, Woman Power, Female Welder, Skill, Welding Competition.

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Rituraj Bose ¹

Affiliations
1 Honorary Secretary General The Indian Institute of Welding, IN

Abstract

Today, the time has come, when we are totally tied with digital world and our lifestyle is mostly dependent on it, and Quality is no exception. Over the last 50 years, welding technology has undergone a phenomenal change because of efforts made in global exchange of information and research. Quality Management in welding also changing from its conventional method to Quality 4.0. During last 100 years or so. Quality has changed from Inspection concept to today's smart manufacturing. Quality 4.0 is referenced the future of quality and organisational excellence within the context of Industry 4.0, hence emphasized on digitisation and machine learning etc., where Artificial Intelligence has a major and vital role. The innovation of Industry 4.0 revolves around the cyber physical systems, creating the smart factories, where modern technologies are used in smart production, smart services, and smart energy. The final arbiter of weld quality is no longer just the eye of the welder or weld engineer overseeing the process. We can have total digital control over welding, and it can be controlled from anywhere through software, sitting far away from the actual workplace. We can now be able to produce top quality products, controlling every hold points properly through digital aids. The data feedbacl< assures that the weld conforms to the established WPS. In this Quality 4.0, Inspection and Quality Control to be done mainly through automated visual inspection system, in process gauges and Artificial Intelligence based evaluation. Remote inspection also will be very much helpful to avoid in person contacts..

Keywords

Quality 4.0, Quality Management, Inspection, digital control, smart factory. Artificial Intelligence.

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Rituraj Bose ¹

Affiliations
1 (Quality Management Consultant) Honorary Secretary General The Indian Institute of Welding, IN

Abstract

Though the welding technology has undergone a phenomenal change over the last five decades, the atmosphere or our environment is still under severe risk through the welding activities, including global warming. The main hazard due to welding activities are fumes and gases. In most of the welding operations, welding smoke is generated in large volume, which is a complex mixture of very fine particles (fumes) and airborne gases. To overcome the situation, green welding is the only way forward. Use of friction stir welding (FSW) is one of the ways towards green welding as well as to protect the environment somehow. Other less pollutant welding processes are also to be adopted as far as possible. Another way to protect our environment and to adopt green welding is to train the welders through virtual reality driven welding simulator.

Keywords

Welding, Green Welding, Environment, Welding Simulator, FSW.

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