Advanced Welding Technologies

ARC develops advanced welding processes and automation, and we do this by promoting the use of advanced welding processes and broadening welding research and development in Alberta.

We do this through joint industry projects (JIPs), and by expanding the field of knowledge of high productivity welding technologies. We offer you:

• expert technical advice and consultation
• access to leading-edge technology developments and research
• increased efficiency
• lower operating costs and lower overall capital costs
• improved competitive advantage in the global marketplace

How we can help you

We are involved in projects of all sizes, providing welding procedure development, troubleshooting services, training, testing, technical validation and other services. These are some of the ways we can help you:

• mechanical
• WPS/PQR weldment
• fracture toughness (CTOD)
• high temperature tensile
• fatigue & dynamic
• charpy impact
• ASTM abrasion and erosion
• hardness & microhardness
• metallography

Process development

• materials selection
• development of new welding process technologies & consumables

Imaging and chemical analysis

• Optical microscopy & metallography
• Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) & Energy Dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX)
• X-ray diffraction (XRD)
• inductively-couple plasma analysis (ICP) for chemistry
• in-house expertise for all major analytical chemistry techniques

Training and technology deployment strategies

• implementation strategies for utilizing high-productivity wire-feed welding processes: third-party assessments and satisfying end user requirements
• technical welding technology/engineering training
• professional development