Thursday 22-November      
Room 1      
9:20-10:30: Friction and Friction Stir Welding I      
       
Invited Lecture: Numerical Modeling and Validation during Friction Stir Welding of Aluminium Alloys T.H.North, G.J.Bendzsak, C.B.Smith, G.H.Luan University of Tronto Canada
Effect of friction stir processing on microstructure and hardness profile of equal channel angular pressed aluminum alloy 1050 Y.S.Sato, M.Urata, H.Kokawa, K.Ikeda, M.Enomoto Tohoku University Japan
Mechanical properties and microstructure in friction-stir-weld of magnesium alloy AZ61 S.H.Park, Y.S.Saito, H.Kokawa, M.Enomoto Tohoku University Japan
Development of spot FSW robot system for automobile body members R.Sakano, K.Murakami, K.Yamamura, M.Fujimoto, M.Inuzuka, T.Hyoue, Y.Nagao, H.Kashiki Kawasaki Heavy Industry Japan
       
10:45-12:00: Friction and Friction Stir Welding II      
       
Surface Modification of Aluminum Cast Using A Novel Friction Thermomechanical Process T.Shinoda, M.Kawai Nagoya University Japan
Friction Welding of Pipe and Plate H.Takegami, T.Shinoda, T.Saito, R.Ikeo Nagoya University Japan
In-situ observation of interlayer growth during post-weld heat treatment in friction-welded joint of titaninm and aluminium A.Fuji, K.Ikeuchi, M.Kimura, Y.Satoh, H.Kokawa Kitami Institute of Technology Japan
Bondability of Titanium Alloys to Cemented Carbide Tool during Cutting Process A.Ikuta, K.Shinozaki, H.Masuda, H.Kuroki, Y.Yamane, M.Aritoshi, Y.Fukaya Kinki University Japan
Newly Developed Repairs on Welded Area of LWR Stainless Steel by Friction Surfacing Y.Yamashita Hitachi,Ltd. Japan
       
13:30-17:30: Special Session 3      
"Progress and Trend in Welding and Joining Technology"      
Greeting Introduction S.Matsui NIRO Japan
Invited Lecture: The Latest Arc Welding S.Harada DAIHEN Corp. Japan
Invited Lecture: The Latest Robot System for Al MIG Welding T.Innami Matsushita Welding Systems Co.,Ltd. Japan
Invited Lecture: State-of-the-art Laser Welding/Cutting Technology M.Kanaoka Mitsubishi Electoric Corp. Japan
Invited Lecture: Recent Trends in Lead-free Microsoldering Technology T.Takemoto Osaka University Japan
Invited Lecture: The Latest Welding Technology and Industry in Asia C.P.Ang Chairman of Singapore Welding Society Singapore
Invited Lecture: Latest Welding/Joining Methods of Light Mtals R.Dolby TWI UK
Closing Address K.Ikeuchi Osaka University Japan
       
Room 2      
9:15-10:30: Production System and Automation I      
       
Management of Joint and Interface Information to Support Modular Design K.Aoyama, S.Taketi, T.Nomoto University of Tokyo Japan
Approach to Joint Design Supporting System K.Hamada, K.Aoyama Hiroshima University Japan
Self propelling artificial intelligence engine for welding database query system H.Takechi, Y.Takahashi Anan National College of Technology Japan
Welding Work Planning Considering Physical Load Y.Okumoto, K.Murase, K.Nakamagoe Kinki University Japan
Development of Automatic Resistance Spot Welding System with Servo Weld Guns for Stainless Steel Rail Car M.Seto, S.Nakayama, M.Takeichi, K.Onoue, T.Hattori Kawasaki Heavy Industries,Ltd. Japan
       
10:45-12:15: Production System and Automation II      
       
Development of Off-line Teaching System for Welding Robot using Robot Simulator K.Minami, K.Aoyama, S.Asai, R.Tuboi, K.Taki Toshiba Corp. Japan
Development of teaching-free Robot System for Welding Large Box Structures Y.Nagao, H.Urabe, H.Ninoyu, J.Kawabata Kawasaki Heavy Industries Japan
Development of CAD/CAM system for welding robots of a Marine diesel engine K.Tani, Y.Nagao, S.Kano, Y.Matsumoto, Y.Saito Hitachi Zosen corporation Japan
Development of Marking-Cutting Robot and Welding Robot Systems for Thick Steel Pipes S.Yamasumi, T.Iizuka, M.Koike, T.Kanamaru, M.Kobayashi, T.Kuboyama, S.Ogawa, M.Akamatu, M.Murakami Kawasaki Heavy Industries,Ltd. Japan
Development of a Teaching-Free Robot System for Welding Large Box Structures Y.Nagao, H.Urabe, H.Ninoyu, J.Kawabata Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. Japan
Development of GTAW Robot System with Visual Sensor for On-Site Remote Welding R.Tsuboi, K.Aoyama, S.Asai, K.Taki, M.Kobayashi, K.Kubo, K.Nomura Toshiba Corp. Japan
       
13:30-15:10: Laser Materials Processing III      
       
Invited Lecture: Laser Beam Welding - Recent Developments in Process Technology and Lasers H.Hugel Universitat Stuttgart Germany
Keyhole Dynamics and Porosity Formation during Laser Welding S.Katayama, N.Seto, M.Mizutani, A.Matsunawa Osaka University Japan
Keyhole Welding Phenomenon Based on BGR Light Emission in 20kW-Class CO2 Laser Welding I.Miyamoto, T.Inoue, J.F.Tu, K.Ono, K.Adachi, K.Katada Osaka University Japan
Characteristics of Element Distribution & Molten Metel Flow in Electron Beam Deep Penetration Welding C.Zhou, F.Liu Beijing Aeronautial Manufacturing Technology Reserch Institute China
YAG Laser Spot Welding under Microgravity and Vacuum and Pulse-Shaping for Prevention of Porosity M.Mizutani, K.Tanaka, S.Katayama, A.Matsunawa Osaka University Japan
Laser Welding in Vortex Flow Shielding Gas with Tornado Nozzle-Numerical Analysis of Swirling Motion on Welding Results- S.Yokoya, H.Nagaki, S.Takagi, S.Katayama, A.Matsunawa Nippon Institute of Technology Japan
       
15:25-16:55: Laser Materials Processing IV      
       
Reduction Mechanism of Porosity in Tandem Twin-Spot Laser Welding of Stainless Steel T.Hayasi, M.Matsubayashi, S.Katayama, N.Abe, A.Matsunawa, A.Ohmori The advanced materials processing institute Kinki Japan Japan
Suppression of Porosity Formation in High Power Laser Welding I.Kawaguchi, G.Arakane, H.Honda, S.Tsukamoto National Institute for Materials Science Japan
Fundamentals in the Fusion Welding of Magnesium and Its Alloys M.Marya, G.Edwards, S.Marya, D.L.Olson Colorado School of Mines USA
Quality Assurance in Laser-beam Welding of Heavy Section Steel Sheet M.Dahmen, S.Kaierle, G.Kapper, J.Michel, W.Schulz, K.Spielvogel, R.Poprawe Fraunhofer-Institut fur Lasertechnik Germany
The Effect of Laser Irradiation Condition on the Formation of Droplets using KrF Excimer Laser M.Salim, S.Tsuyuguchi, K.Mii, T.Hino, M.Nishida, T.Araki Ehime University Japan
Laser cladding and repairing for machinery parts by using a Nd:YAG laser robot system M.Kutsuna, M.Watanabe, K.Yanada Nagoya University Japan
       
Room 3      
9:30-10:30: Micro Joining III      
       
A study on the Solderability of Intermediate Melting Pointed Solder Ball M-I.Kim, J-K.Moon, J-P.Jung, K.Ikeuchi, S.M.Hong, C.S.Kang University of Seoul Korea
Pb Free Soldering with a YAG Laser beam T.Watanabe, Y.Shinohara Chiba University Japan
Detection of 3D Position Information of Internal Defects in Micro-Joining Parts by Infrared Thermal Imaging Method Y.Iwata, D.Kobayashi, K.Fujimoto, S.Nakata Osaka University Japan
Estimation of Thermal Properties of Lead-free solders by Strain Rate Changing Tensile Test T.Takemoto, M.Takahashi, A.Matsunawa Osaka University Japan
       
10:45-11:45: Advanced Welding Processes, Life Assurance, Health and Safety      
       
A Study on Welding of A Stud to Magnesium Alloy Sheet M.Hiraishi, T.Watanabe, I.Takano Niigata University Japan
Impulse Magnetic Pressure Seam Welding of Aluminum and Cupper Sheets T.Aizawa, M.Yoshizawa Tokyo Metropolitan College of Technology Japan
Newly Issued Maintenance Strategies for Aged Nuclear Power Generators Y.Yamashita Hitachi Japan
Health and Safety,Hazards Prevention - Towards Performance Excellence through TQM T.Baskaranme, S.Sambasivan, S.Dhakshinamoorithy Total Loss Control Department.BHEL India
       
13:30-15:25: Advanced Arc Welding Processe I      
       
Invited Lecture: Increased use of mechnized welding and emerging joining processes in a sustainable world B.Pekkari ESAB Sweden
Non-copper-coated Solid Wire for MAG Welding H.Shimizu, F.Koshiishi KOBE STEEL,LTD. Japan
TIME TWIN - HIGH-speed GMA welding with two wire electrodes J.Kreindl Fronius international Wels Austria
An Adaptive Control System for AC Pulsed MIG Welding Parameters H.Tong, T.Era, T.Ueyama Daihen Corp. Japan
A New Low Spatter CO2 Arc Welding Control System J.Yu, L.Jiang Beijing Institute of Petrochemical Technology China
Advantages in using the stick out for increasing the burn off rate in gas metal arc welding G.Huismann Universitaet der Bundeswehr Hamburg Germany
A New Flooled CO2 Arc Welding Machine J.Yu, L.Jiang Beijing Institute of Pertrochmical Technology China
       
15:35-17:35: Advanced Arc Welding Processe II      
       
Development of Cooperative Control GMA Welding Process Aided by Numerical Simulation T.Nakamura, K.Hiraoka National Institute for Materials Science Japan
Control of Arc Position and Bead Height in Narrow Gap GMA Welding L.H.Sharif, S.Yamane, T.Sugimonto, Q.K.Min, T.Kubota, K.Oshima Saitama University Japan
Centerline Solidification Crack-free One-side Welding-Possibilities and Limits H.Herold, M.Streitenberger, A.Pchennikov Otto-von-Guericke-Universitiat Magdeburg Germany
Recent development of signature images for welding fault detection S.W.Simpson, P.W.Hughes University of Sydney Australia
Joining of lightweight magnesium alloys by MIG-welding H.Wohlfahrt, M.Rethmneier, S.Wiesner Technical University Braunschweig Germany
Development of Back-Bead Welding Process for a T-joint T.Takatani, Y.Tano, H.Yamamoto, M.Hirakawa Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd. Japan
Automatic Welding Process for Ship's Bottom Shell Plates Y.Nishi, T.Sano, H.Serizawa NKK Corporation Japan
New Shielding Gas for High Performance GMAW Y.Ikegami, J.Nakata, H.Miya-uchi, M.Uchihara, T.Shinoba Air Water Inc. Japan
       
Room 4      
9:00-10:15: Surface Modifications and Coating III      
       
Temperature dependence of surface energy K.Takahashi, T.Onzawa Tokyo Institute of Technology Japan
Synthesis and characterization of nanocrystalline iron aluminide intermetallic compound W.Hu, T.Kato, M.Fukumoto Toyohashi University of Technology Japan
Magnetic Properties of Ni-Fe-P-B Thin Films Obtained by Electroless Plating L.Wang, G.Huang, W.Huang Hunan University China
Regularity for amorphous formation of the multi-component alloys prepared by electroless plating L.Wang, W.Huang, X.Li, H.Deng, X.Yuan Hunan University China
Reaction synthesis processing of Ni-Al intermetallic coating on spheroidal cast iron substrate T.Kimata, A.Ikenaga, M.Kawamoto, K.Kobayashi Osaka University Japan
       
10:30-12:25: Fatigue and Fracture Evaluation of Welded Joints I      
       
Invited Lecture: Mechanics and Material Behaviour of Laser Beam Welded Joints in Aluminium J.G.Blauel, W.Burget Fraunhofer-Institut fur Werkstoffmechnik Germany
Criterion for Evaluation of Ductile Cracking of Steel Structure under Large Scale Cyclic Loading O.Yasuda, M.Hirono, M.Yokota, M.Ohata, M.Toyoda Takadakiko Co.Ltd Japan
Estimation of Strength of Steel Subjected to Plastic Pre-strain and Dynamic Loading T.Kubo, S.Igi, H.Shimanuki, M.Yamauchi, F.Minami, M.Toyoda Kawasaki Steel Corp. Japan
Ductile Crack Initiation from Notch Root of Structural Steel with Strength Mismatch G-B.An, S.Yoshida, M.Ohata, M.Toyoda Osaka University Japan
Experimental Study on the Effects of Beam-End Details for Non-Scallop Method on Deformation Capacities of Beam-To-Column Welded Joints T.Nakagomi, K.Matoba, Y.Ichikawa Shinshu University Japan
Bending Strength and Frasture Toughness of Steel Column Members with Partial Penetration Groove Welded Joints Y.Yabe, S.Sakamoto Shimizu Corporation Japan
Effect of Welding Heat Cycles on Strength and Toughness in Beam-to Column Conections of Steel Framed Structure M.Mochizuki, M.Toyoda, P.Pasquale, W.Burget Osaka university Japan
       
13:30-15:25: Fatigue and Fracture Evaluation of Welded Joints II      
       
Invited Lecture: Structuring by High-Power Beam Welding and Its Reliability Assessment M.Kocak Institute of Materials Research, GKSS Germany
Local Approach for Evaluation of Hydrogen Embrittlement Fracture of High Strength Steel S.Takagi, T.Inoue, K.Tsuzaki, F.Minami National Institute for Materials Science Japan
Fracture Strength Evaluation of Laser Welded Joints of 20 mm thick Structural Steels of 490 N/mm2 Strength Class M.Yuki, K.Tuchiya, H.Yamaoka, W.Takahara, F.Minami Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Japan
Metallurgical and Finite Element Analyses of the Failure Modes in Coke Drums J.A.Penso, C.L.Tsai The Ohio State University USA
Material Fracture Toughness Evaluation from the Charpy Test Results Based on the Local Approach F.Minami, M.Iida, W.Takahara, N.Kuroda, K.Arimochi Osaka University Japan
New approach to improve the mechanical properties of weld joint Matti Heinakari Turku Polytechnic Finland
Effect of Microstructure on Ductile Crack Initiation Behavior of Structual Steels N.Ishikawa, S.Endo, M.Kurihara, M.Toyoda NKK Corporation Japan
       
15:35-17:35: Fatigue and Fracture Evaluation of Welded Joints III      
       
Fatigue Assessment of Welded Joints M.D.Chapotti, T.Miyata INTEMA,University of Mar del Plata Argentia
Fatigue Properties of Flash Welded Joints for Rolled H Section Steels Y.C.Kim, K.Oku, A.Umekuni, K.Horikawa Osaka University Japan
Superior Fatigue Strength of Welded Joins Made with Low Transformation Temperature Welding Material A.Ohta, N.Suzuki, Y.Maeda National Institute for Materiala Science Japan
Fatigue Strength of Laser Welded Joints N.Konda, T.Kawabata, K.Arimochi Sumitomo Metal Insustries,Ltd. Japan
Influence of Defect on very low cycle Fatigue Properties of Electron Beam Welding Joints Y.Kayamori, A.Seto, T.Masuda, S.Machida, C.Miki Nippon Steel Corporation Japan
Estimation of ultra low cycle fatigue life and crack shape changes during growth from a surface flaw S.Igi, M.Kurihara, M.Kawahara NKK Corporation Japan
Evaluation of Fatigue Strength of Angle Joint with Fully Penetration X.Y.Li, T.Partanen, T.Nykanen, T.Bjork Lappeenranta University of Technology Finland
Influence of Stress Ratio on Fatigue Notch Sensitivity in Low Carbon Steels M.D.Chapetti, N.Ido, T.Tagawa, T.Miyata INTEMA,University of Mar del Plata Argentia