Joining Forces Wales

e-bulletin - December 2004 		Welsh Development Agency
your materials joining problems solved Supported by the
Welsh Development Agency

In this e-bulletin:

  • Your One-stop Materials Joining Shop
  • Free help through the Technical Helpdesk
  • Workshop events for Spring 2005

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).

Your One-stop Materials Joining Shop

Joining Forces Wales is already having a positive impact on manufacturing in Wales, but some companies are missing out on free technical support because they are unaware of the breadth technical coverage.

Joining Forces Wales is for all sectors of engineering industry and provides support in welding, brazing, soldering, adhesive bonding and mechanical fastening. It covers metals, plastics, composites and ceramics, and helps companies with surfacing, cutting, design, structural integrity, fatigue, fracture, NDT, manufacturing simulation, QA, health & safety - and all other allied technologies.

Technical Helpdesk

If you have a 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

Workshop events for Spring 2005

  • Welding aluminium
  • Non-destructive testing
  • Practical solutions for lead-free soldering
  • Welding stainless steel

More information from Sarah Welch at TWI: 01223 891 162, sarah.welch@twi.co.uk. Please tell us if there is a particular topic you would like addressed by a technical event.

Online Information and Advice

Online information is available 24/7 through JoinIT ®. You are already registered to use JoinIT, here's your login:

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  • 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).

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