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Joining Forces Walese-bulletin - June 2005 |  |
| your materials joining problems solved | Supported by the Welsh Development Agency |
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In this e-bulletin:
To update you on Joining Forces Wales activities and developments, this is the latest e-bulletin ( previous issues are available if you would like to see them).
17 days' FREE technical support - funded by the WDA
Joining Forces Wales gives you up to 17 days' free technical support. To meet the needs of different companies, the way it's provided is flexible: for example, you could opt for expert assistance at your premises to help you -
- solve a specific technical problem
- optimise a production process
- uncover opportunities for reducing costs
- identify areas with potential for productivity or quality improvement
Also, you could have free trials or development work performed by a team of TWI specialists backed by extensive R&D facilities to -
- enable or accelerate innovation in your products
- investigate use of materials with enhanced properties
- study a more effective design
- develop a more efficient manufacturing technique
Forthcoming events
New manufacturing techniques for advanced textiles and garments; 28 June 2005. Half-day workshop event at Morgans Hotel, Swansea. Information and enrolment: Richard Hurford or Jane McCann 01633 432 823 richard.hurford1@newport.ac.uk jane.mccann@newport.ac.uk
These topics are being considered for the Autumn events programme - more information when available:
- Mechanical fastening
- Adhesive bonding
- Fabricating with stainless steels
- EN 729 quality requirements for welding
- High productivity arc welding with cored filler wires
- The Pressure Equipment Directive
For answers to general questions on Joining Forces Wales please contact Martin Bourton at TWI on 01223 891 162 martin.bourton@twi.co.uk
Free Helpdesk
If you have a technical question on any materials joining issue please don't hesitate in calling the Technical Helpdesk. It's there to provide you with free, one-to-one access to knowledgeable and experienced specialists for information and advice - and to organise direct practical assistance when it's needed.
Questions are never too trivial or too complex; and you can use the service as often as you like. We have the know-how and resources and will always do all we can to help you. Dial 01223 891 162 and ask for the Wales Helpdesk, which is open from 08:30-16.30 mid week (16:15 Fridays). Alternatively, email your query to technical_enquiries@twi.co.uk
Online Information and Advice
Online information is available 24/7 through JoinIT ®. You are already registered to use JoinIT, here's your login:
- User ID: __________
- Password: __________
About Joining Forces Wales
Joining Forces Wales www.twi.co.uk/jfw is an EU funded programme for engineering manufacturing companies having less than 250 employees and based in the Objective 1 regions of Wales. It's run by materials joining specialist TWI which has a regional technology centre in Port Talbot (tel. 01639 864 700).
Joining Forces Wales is delivered under the 'de minimis' scheme.
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