Welding Experts and Enthusiasts Engage in Healthy Discussion
By: Genevieve M. Barsales
Experts from different areas of the welding industry gathered on June 16, 2021, in a forum to answer frequently asked questions about welding works, welding jobs, and procedures. It was attended by more than 180 participants represented by students, OFWs, private sector employees, and business owners. The participants were able to freely ask any questions through the chatbox and google form provided. The experts explained the most common problems encountered in welding. The participants’ queries regarding what training they need and where they can get it, and how to solve certain welding problems they encountered in school or in the workplace were answered. The forum served as an effective venue for discussion with welding experts especially in this time when all are adjusting to the new way of learning and working.
Speakers of the forum are Mr. Edralin C. Icabales from Philippine Welding Society, Mr. Eric J. Montes of Maynilad, Mr. Roberto M. Dela Cruz of Chiyoda Philippines Corporation, Engr. Reynaldo L. Dela Cruz Jr. from the Department of Science and Technology – Metals Industry Research Development Center, Mr. Gerard S. Gallardo from Cifra Industrial Services Corporation, and Mr. Rolando R. Ortanez from Asia Corrosion Services, Inc.
The webinar, entitled Welding Clinic: Welding sa Panahon ng Pandemya? Itanong mo sa Eksperto? was part of the celebration of the Metals and Engineering Week 2021 spearheaded by the Department of Science and Technology – Metals Industry Research Development Center (DOST-MIRDC) in partnership with the Philippine Welding Society (PWS).
Faculty and Students Became Acquainted with Electude
By: Jim Patrick S.D. Erispe
For the past year and a half, the whole world has struggled to defeat the Covid-19For the past year and a half, the whole world has struggled to defeat the Covid-19virus. Even the education system is seriously affected and is currently adjusting to thesituation caused by the pandemic. Students and teachers alike have yet to find the besttools to enable them to go through the teaching-learning process in the new normal.
Fortunately, Mr. Rhessan Jan Mamoransing of Hytec Power Inc. introducedFortunately, Mr. Rhessan Jan Mamoransing of Hytec Power Inc. introducedElectude, a cloud-based learning management solution. Electude allows educators toassign, create, manage and grade lessons, exercises, tasks, and tests. The webinar washeld on June 16, 2021, as part of the celebration of the Metals and Engineering Week2021.
Mr. Mamoransing stressed the importance of a cloud-based learning managementMr. Mamoransing stressed the importance of a cloud-based learning managementsystem, especially in these difficult times. He discussed the different advantages ofElectude compared to other learning systems and the benefits gained by teachers andstudents using Electude. In addition, he enumerated numerous customized developmentsthat can be generated within the system.
Truly, the next generation’s future is in good hands with science and technologyTruly, the next generation’s future is in good hands with science and technologyhelping along the way.
Webinar on In-service Weld Inspection using ACFM Technology
By: Genevieve M. Barsales
The Philippine Welding Society (PWS) facilitated a webinar entitled In-service Weld Inspection using ACFM Technology on June 15, 2021, the second day of the celebration of the Metals and Engineering Week 2021. The speaker, Mr. Duncan Murray from Eddyfi Technologies based in Singapore, is an experienced Inspection Diver and Rope Access Technician in the Subsea and Topside inspection fields.
Mr. Murray highlighted the advantages, principles, and applications of ACFM. It is developed to reliably detect and size in-service defects with a low number of false calls and was designed be used on rough or corroded surfaces, or through protective coatings. The ACFM technology is used for the detection and sizing of surface-breaking cracks in metallic components and welds. ACFM offers significant benefits in terms of both cost-efficiency as well as effective performance by providing the inspection engineer with depth sizing information to allow for better decision making.
The webinar was attended by 201 participants from the academe and industry. The discussions in the webinar helped to enhance the participants’ knowledge in the inspection of in-service weld.
For more free webinars kindly visit the M&E Week page at https://metalsweek2021.dost.gov.ph/
AMERIAL Services Offered Free-of-AMERIAL Services Offered Free-of-Charge Until December 2021
By: Zalda R. Gayahan
June 16, 2021, Taguig City – The newest, modern facility that offers mechatronics, robotics, andindustrial automation technologies was launched and inaugurated today at the Department ofScience and Technology – Metals Industry Research and Development Center (DOST-MIRDC).
DOST Secretary Fortunato T. Dela Peña expressed support to the Advanced Mechatronics,DOST Secretary Fortunato T. Dela Peña expressed support to the Advanced Mechatronics,Robotics, and Industrial Automation Laboratory (AMERIAL) and its initiatives to drive localindustries to higher levels of productivity using cutting-edge technologies.
DOST-MIRDC Executive Director, Engr. Robert O. Dizon, presented the AMERIAL. Also theDOST-MIRDC Executive Director, Engr. Robert O. Dizon, presented the AMERIAL. Also theAMERIAL’s Project Leader, Director Dizon explained that the AMERIAL offers to assist MSMEs,the academe, and other stakeholders toward leveling up to Industry 4.0.
Major technologies found in the AMERIAL facility are the state-of-the-art Smart Factory LearningMajor technologies found in the AMERIAL facility are the state-of-the-art Smart Factory LearningSystem, 6-axis collaborative robot, a mechatronics training kit for pneumatics, hydraulics, PLC,and HMI Programming.
Dir. Dizon emphasized that AMERIAL has three major services: research and development,Dir. Dizon emphasized that AMERIAL has three major services: research and development,training, and technical consultancy. During the launching activity, he said that interested clientsmay avail of AMERIAL's services free of charge, but only until December 2021, which is the targetcompletion period of the project. ‘So, what are you waiting for?’ says Exec. Director Dizon to theevent guests and webinar participants as he closed his presentation.
Aspiring Engineers Availed Free Webinar Offered by DOST-MIRDC
By: Jim Patrick S.D. Erispe
Around 200 aspiring engineers proactively sought advancement in their field as they have gained additional knowledge on a free webinar entitled “Electrical Machines Instrumentation and Analysis.” Engr. Joyce Allan A. Guingab explicitly shared his expertise on the subject matter.
The webinar, hosted by the Department of Science and Technology-Metals Industry Research and Development Center DOST-MIRDC), in partnership with the Mechatronics and Robotics Society of the Philippines (MRSP), was held on June 15, 2021. It was a part of the celebration of the Metals and Engineering Week 2021.
The resource speaker discussed the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), which formulates technical standards for electrical and medical imaging equipment manufacturing. He also discussed offline and online condition assessment and common misconceptions about electrical machines.
True to its mandate, the DOST-MIRDC engages in relevant information exchange and provides training for the county’s future engineers.
