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Mechanical Testing for Weld Qualification

Webinars 26 November 2024

DELIVERED BY THE YOUNGER MEMBERS' COMMITTEE (YMC):

From Arc to Ashes – the Lifecycle of a Weld: Mechanical Testing for Weld Qualification 

This is part of our series of FREE short webinars to be delivered by the YMC every couple of months.

The Younger Members’ Committee (YMC) aims to engage younger engineers in a supportive professional network, to encourage and assist their professional and career development.

The YMC also provides networking and knowledge-sharing opportunities for Younger Members of The Welding Institute, promote continuing professional development and represent the views and needs of younger members.

About this webinar

This webinar will be in continuation of our first webinar from out YMC series 'From Arc to Ashes - the life cycle of a Weld'. This webinar will cover mechanical testing for weld qualification. 

Our speaker

Matt Haslett , TWI Ltd
Team Leader - Environmental Testing

Matt has worked at TWI for the past 13 years. His expertise lies in mechanical testing, both in air and aggressive environments (including H2S and H2), with a specialisation in fracture toughness testing (and associated testing such as tensile and Charpy) relating to welded metallic structures. Matt also performs structural integrity assessments for TWI Ltd's clients, along with delivering various training courses on the above topics. He is a past Chair of the Younger Members’ Committee and a current Fellow of the Institute.

Who should attend?

Early career professionals involved in welding and weld qualification.

What will you learn?

From this webinar attendees will gain an understanding of the fundamentals behind the mechanical tests required for weld qualification.

CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD)

The Welding Institute awards points towards CPD for delegates attending this webinar. Every hour attendance of an event will earn 2 points towards your continuing professional development.

Please contact hafiza.rahman@twi.co.uk if you require a certificate of attendance towards your continuing professional development.

Meet the team

Matthew Haslett MBA CEng MIMechE FWeldI IWE - Team Leader - Environmental Testing

Matthew Haslett MBA CEng MIMechE FWeldI IWE

Team Leader - Environmental Testing

Matthew is Team Leader - Environmental Testing in the Fatigue and Fracture Integrity Management Section, with experience in mechanical and structural engineering. His main areas of expertise lie in fracture toughness testing, mechanical testing, Engineering Critical Assessment (ECA), full-scale testing and bespoke mechanical testing.

Matthew also organises TWI’s training course on Structural Integrity Assessment to BS 7910 and lectures on the Design and Construction module of the EWF/IIW Welding Diploma. He completed his MBA studies and senior leader’s apprenticeship with DMU and NSIRC in 2023.

For more information please email:


contactus@twi.co.uk