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Technologiepark 48
9052Zwijnaarde
Belgium
Description
BWI (the Belgian Welding Institute) is a collective research centre with members various welding related sectors (automotive, transport, construction, (petro-chemical industry). BWI has extensive recognised expertise in joining, material weldability, testing of materials and weldments, with a particular focus on in service use.
BWI cooperates actively in several national and international projects, as well as in bilateral projects for specific companies and internal research (strategic research) projects. On a regular basis, for certain new products, extensive investigations are carried out to assist companies in choosing the right joining process, based on technical and economical factors.
BWI counts with relevant equipment to carry out research, for example: a welding robot, metallographic laboratory, macro- and micrography, hardness and micro- hardness; scanning electronic microscope (SEM); equipment for thermal simulation (Gleeble, Smitweld); welding equipment for registration of welding parameters (ALX); bending, tension, compression, toughness, CTOD, and heat treatment furnaces
In addition, the BWI is a member of: The European standardisation Committee, The International Institute of the welding (IIW) (BWI trainings are also recognised at the international level by IIW), European Federation for Welding, Joining and Cutting (EWF), and the Flemish umbrella organisation of technology providers (VLOOT).
Belgian Welding Institute
Belgian Welding Institute
Contact Person
Koen Faes
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Research and Innovation
Under the motto 'Joining your future.', applied welding research at the Belgian Welding Institute (BWI) focusses on welding technologies and the weldability of materials for specific industrial use. We strongly believe in cooperation and therefore also count on your voice to fill the needs of the market in an efficient manner.
Corrosion and failure analysis
A leak, a breakage, corrosion or another problem with one of your welded structures? A specialised team is ready to investigate your problem, onsite if needed. Our objectivity and multidisciplinary expertise ensure the identification of the problem’s true root cause.
Standards
Within the welding processes, the most important emphasis of the European standards EN or EN ISO lies on quality, qualification of welders and approval of welding procedures. The BWI welding coordinators help you to correctly implement and use these European standards, or guide you through the entire audit or certification process.
Technologic welding consultancy
In need of advice on design of welded constructions or the preparation of welding procedures? Looking for guidance in the choice of material and manufacturing process to implement? Not sure how to join dissimilar materials? Questioning the environmental, health and safety issues regarding a certain joining technology? Ask our experts!
Materials and Weld testing
As specialized knowledge centre, the Belgian Welding Institute (BWI) has a thorough understanding of ferrous and non-ferrous metals used in the manufacturing industry. From traditional characterisation to specialised testing, BWI has access to a vast array of materials testing equipment.
Training and Events
The Belgian Welding Institute (BWI) offers you, through congresses, workshops or seminars, to keep abreast of the evolution in the field of welding and joining technologies. It provides internationally recognised training courses or will tailor a training program upon your request.
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Activities
Additive manufacturing Intelligent/ sensor-based equipment Monitoring and control Process industry (processing of novel materials, structures, etc.) Robotics / Human machine interaction Smart Manufacturing / Industry 4.0 High performance materials (strong, light weight, resistant) Industrial robots OtherOther activities
welding and joining