Welding workshop
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Welding and Joining Research Centre (Iran University of Science and Technology) · Introduction The Welding and Joining Research Centre (affiliated with Iran University of Science and Technology), backed by many years of experience in providing educational and academic services in the field of the welding industry, began its activities in the 1350s SH (1970s). With suitable educational, workshop, laboratory and advanced research facilities (approximately 2000 square metres), as well as skilled and capable personnel and distinguished researchers, it is currently engaged in educational and research activities. · Facilities and Equipment The facilities and equipment available at the Iran Welding and Joining Research Centre are listed below: A- Welding machines for various welding processes, including 1- 24 welding booths for MIG and MAG processes, together with the associated machines and equipment 2- 24 welding booths for TIG (AC/DC) processes, together with the associated machines and equipment 3- 15 electric arc welding (SMAW) booths 4-12 gas welding (oxy-acetylene) booths 5- Spot welding, stud welding and submerged arc welding machines 6- Solid state Friction Stir Welding (FSW) joining methods
1- 60 Ton static tension-compression testing machine with a long-stroke extensometer and other associated equipment – made in Italy 2- 50 Ton tension-compression testing machine (Amsler/Zwiek) capable of static and dynamic loading for carrying out all strength, fatigue and fracture tests – made in Germany 3-Charpy and Izod impact testing machine with a capacity of 450 kJ, made in Italy 4- Macro hardness testing machine (macro hardness testing) capable of performing Rockwell, Brinell and Vickers tests 5- Micro hardness testing machine (micro hardness testing) for precise hardness testing at various forces from 0.01 HV to 10 HV in accordance with the DIN-EN-ISO-6507 standard, made in Germany 6-SANTAM tension-compression-bending testing machine, equipped with a heating furnace and with interchangeable load cells of 1, 5 and 15 kN capacity, made in Iran 7- Amsler/Zwieck creep testing machine, made in Germany 8- Welded joint bend testing machine 9- Various loading fixtures 10- Optical microscopes with various magnifications
1- Visual inspection (VT) 2- Penetration test (PT) 3- Ultrasonic testing (UT) inspection equipment 4- Magnetic particle test (MT) inspection machine 5- Radiography test (RT)
D- Other equipment, including Machines for cutting and preparing laboratory and work specimens, bevelling and rolling machines, and light and heavy guillotine machines. In addition to the above-mentioned facilities, a complete and well-equipped set of various production machines, such as lathes, milling machines, CNC, wire-cut, grinding machines, sawing machines, etc., is also available in the form of the University of Science and Technology machine tool workshop (with an area of 1500 square metres), which is fully ready to collaborate on various projects.
· Workspaces The aforementioned facilities and equipment, in the form of several workspaces, including 1- Welding workshop 2- Machine tool workshop 3- Mechanical and destructive testing (DT) laboratories 4- Non-destructive testing (NDT) laboratories 5- Precision instruments laboratory equipped with a CMM machine 6- Classrooms, working office and research spaces
· Capabilities In view of the existing facilities, capabilities and experience, as well as the high research and scientific standing of the researchers and associates of this organisation, the Iran Welding and Joining Research Centre is ready to provide the following services to the country’s various industrial, educational and research sectors: 1- Providing educational services and running various welding training courses to train skilled welders for oil, gas, petrochemical, pipeline, pressure vessel and other industrial projects, together with the award of recognised national and international certificates. 2-Running NDT inspection and welding engineering courses, together with the award of recognised national and international certificates. 3- Providing consultancy to various industrial sectors on the assessment of strength and integrity, operational reliability and remaining life estimation of welded structures. 4- All consultancy and engineering services relating to the feasibility of construction, building services and civil projects in all industries. 5- All consultancy, engineering and implementation services in the field of technical inspection on oil, gas, petrochemical, refinery installation, building, construction, steel bridge and pipeline projects, and in the areas of welding inspection (buildings, installations, corrosion and mechanical equipment). 6- Implementation of systems and standards relating to welding and joining. 7- Carrying out all destructive and non-destructive tests and laboratory services. 8- All consultancy and implementation services for quality management systems such as: ISO 9001, ISO 17020, ISO 3834, ISO 17025 and ISO 10015, up to the certification stage. 9- Provision of up-to-date editions of reference standards, quality system documentation, and the related software and portals. 10- Conducting reputable scientific research on determining the mechanical properties of adhesively bonded and welded joints, such as fracture behaviour, crack growth, fatigue resistance and the strength of structures and onshore, coastal and offshore installations. 11-Carrying out metallography of ferrous and non-ferrous metals and providing reports. 12- Providing services in the preparation of WPS, welding procedure specifications, PQR and/or welding procedure qualification records. 13- Manufacture of various industrial and laboratory specimens using the machine tool workshop equipment. |
