14th Technical Meeting of the Institute of Rail Welding

Innovations in flash butt welding of rail

Wednesday 26 November 2008, Wolverhampton, 0930 - 1630hrs

Background

Flash butt welding has been used for many years for the joining of rail lengths into strings before they leave the steel mill. The process is machine-based which can facilitate monitoring and control, and which means that little manual intervention is required. It is a solid phase welding process and therefore, once the machine has been correctly set up, welds of an acceptable quality can be produced repeatedly and reliably at a fast rate.

The above advantages are also attractive in terms of welding rails on site using mobile equipment. A number of companies are involved in this activity, both from the point of view of equipment development and in terms of applications to rail construction and maintenance projects.

Now is the right time to review these developments, particularly in the light of Network Rail's interest in mobile flash but welding as part of their '7 day railway' strategy.

About this event

A team of well-known experts has been assembled in order to give a high-level, comprehensive and practical insight into the current innovations in the flash butt welding of rail. The programme includes strategic aspects, current and future equipment developments and case studies on the delivery of projects that include flash butt welding. Current information on flash butt welding technology and metallurgy will also be covered.

Benefits of attending

By attending this event you will:

• Gain a broader understanding of the flash butt welding process as applied to rails
• Understand where flash butt welding is expected to fit in the future UK rail strategy
• Learn about current and future flash butt welding equipment developments
• Be able to evaluate the effectiveness of mobile flash but welding as part of a rail maintenance or construction project

These events usually attract an attendance of around 100 participants and therefore there will be ample opportunity to meet people and to discuss topics of mutual interest in the rail welding field.

Programme

The Programme and Presenters are correct at the time of going to press but are subject to change without notice.

Fees

Members of the Institute of Rail Welding, the Permanent Way Institution, TWI & WJS - £45.00 + VAT (£52.88)

Non-members - £105.00 + VAT (£123.38)

How to Pay

Payment may be made by cheque (payable to TWI Ltd) or credit/debit cards operated by American Express, ACCESS, VISA, Mastercard and Eurocard only.

Exhibition

BOC would like to extend an invitation to members of the IoRW to either set up exhibits or demonstrate their wares in BOC's extensive workshops on the day of the seminar.

Details are available from rachel.wall@twi.co.uk

Cancellation

In the event of a cancellation, the fee, where paid, will be returned less a cancellation charge of 20%. If less than 7 days notice is given, regrettably no refund will be made. CANCELLATIONS MUST BE CONFIRMED IN WRITING.

Venue

The meeting will be held at BOC Gases Ltd, Lower Walsall Street, Wolverhampton WV1 2EP
Tel. 01902 692000

Full location details will be provided with joining instructions.

To enrol, please book on-line at www.eventsforce.net/14-IoRW

If you do not have the facility to book on-line, please contact Rachel Wall on 01223 899000 for an enrolment form.