{"id":9997,"date":"2024-08-19T20:22:38","date_gmt":"2024-08-19T20:22:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/live-mcaaconvention.pantheonsite.io\/?page_id=9997"},"modified":"2026-03-25T17:27:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T17:27:48","slug":"home-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mcaaevents.org\/ncpwb-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"9997\" class=\"elementor elementor-9997\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71882a02 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"71882a02\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-366f240a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"366f240a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ebb8ff6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3ebb8ff6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2026 NCPWB \nTechnical Conference<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3a476a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f3a476a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>April 26-28, 2026<br \/>San Antonio, Texas<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac225dd elementor-countdown--label-inline elementor-widget elementor-widget-countdown\" data-id=\"ac225dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"countdown.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-countdown-wrapper\" data-date=\"1777222800\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-countdown-item\"><span class=\"elementor-countdown-digits elementor-countdown-days\"><\/span> <span class=\"elementor-countdown-label\">Days<\/span><\/div><div class=\"elementor-countdown-item\"><span class=\"elementor-countdown-digits elementor-countdown-hours\"><\/span> <span class=\"elementor-countdown-label\">Hours<\/span><\/div><div class=\"elementor-countdown-item\"><span class=\"elementor-countdown-digits elementor-countdown-minutes\"><\/span> <span class=\"elementor-countdown-label\">Minutes<\/span><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76996264 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"76996264\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f93ed8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"1f93ed8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;vimeo&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<iframe class=\"elementor-video-iframe\" allowfullscreen allow=\"clipboard-write\" title=\"vimeo Video Player\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1147336289?color&amp;autopause=0&amp;loop=0&amp;muted=0&amp;title=1&amp;portrait=1&amp;byline=1#t=\"><\/iframe>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7205c29 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"7205c29\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><style>:root { --primary-color: rgb(10,85,147); --secondary-color: rgb(30,47,102); --accent-color: #e7e7e7; }<\/style><div class=\"program-list\"><div class=\"program-day\"><div class=\"program-day-list\"><div class=\"program-day-item\" ref=\"events-9068\"><span>Sunday<\/span><br> April 26th<\/div><div class=\"program-day-item\" ref=\"events-10680\"><span>Monday<\/span><br> April 27th<\/div><div class=\"program-day-item\" ref=\"events-10702\"><span>Tuesday<\/span><br> April 28th<\/div><\/div><div class=\"program-day-events\"><div class=\"program-day-events-list\" id=\"events-9068\"><div class=\"program-day-event no-content\" ref=\"event-9068\"><h5>5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.<\/h5><h4>Registration<\/h4><h5><\/h5><\/div><div class=\"program-day-event-details\" id=\"details-9068-0\"><div class=\"program-day-event-details-wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"program-day-event \" ref=\"event-9068\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"program-day-event-link\" ref=\"details-9068-1\"><span class=\"plus\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"minus\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><h5>5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.<\/h5><h4>Reception<\/h4><h5><\/h5><\/div><div class=\"program-day-event-details\" id=\"details-9068-1\"><div class=\"program-day-event-details-wrapper\"><div class=\"program-day-event-details-content\"><p>Sponsored by <strong>Critical Systems, Inc<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"program-day-event \" ref=\"event-9068\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"program-day-event-link\" ref=\"details-9068-2\"><span class=\"plus\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"minus\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><h5>6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.<\/h5><h4>Dinner<\/h4><h5><\/h5><\/div><div class=\"program-day-event-details\" id=\"details-9068-2\"><div class=\"program-day-event-details-wrapper\"><div class=\"program-day-event-details-content\"><p>Sponsored by <strong>Specialized Fabrication Equipment Group<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"program-day-events-list\" id=\"events-10680\"><div class=\"program-day-event \" ref=\"event-10680\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"program-day-event-link\" ref=\"details-10680-0\"><span class=\"plus\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"minus\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><h5>7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.<\/h5><h4>Breakfast <\/h4><h5><\/h5><\/div><div class=\"program-day-event-details\" id=\"details-10680-0\"><div class=\"program-day-event-details-wrapper\"><div class=\"program-day-event-details-content\"><p>Sponsored by <strong>Orbitalum North America<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"program-day-event \" ref=\"event-10680\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"program-day-event-link\" ref=\"details-10680-1\"><span class=\"plus\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"minus\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><h5>8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.<\/h5><h4>General Session<\/h4><h5><\/h5><\/div><div class=\"program-day-event-details\" id=\"details-10680-1\"><div class=\"program-day-event-details-wrapper\"><div class=\"program-day-event-details-content\"><div>Sponsored by\u00a0<strong>Tecnar<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Join Andrew Brown for a transformative keynote at the 2026 NCPWB Technical Conference in San Antonio, Texas. This isn&#8217;t just another awareness talk4it&#8217;s a battle cry for the future of skilled trades. On Monday, April 27th at 8:30 AM, we&#8217;ll tackle the industry&#8217;s most pressing challenge: how to attract, inspire, and retain the next generation of welders who will carry our craft forward.<\/div>\n<\/div><ul class=\"program-day-event-speakers\"><li><div class=\"program-day-event-speaker\"><div><div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mcaaevents.org\/ncpwb-conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-19-at-4.15.14-PM.png\" \/><\/div><div><div>Andrew Brown<\/div><div class=\"subtitle\"><\/div><div class=\"subtitle\"><\/div><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/mcaaevents.org\/ncpwb-conference\/speaker\/andrew-brown\/\"><span class=\"elementor-button-text\">See Bio<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"program-day-event \" ref=\"event-10680\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"program-day-event-link\" ref=\"details-10680-2\"><span class=\"plus\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"minus\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><h5>9:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.<\/h5><h4>Break<\/h4><h5><\/h5><\/div><div class=\"program-day-event-details\" id=\"details-10680-2\"><div class=\"program-day-event-details-wrapper\"><div class=\"program-day-event-details-content\"><p>Sponsored by <strong>Morgan Industrial Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"program-day-event \" ref=\"event-10680\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"program-day-event-link\" ref=\"details-10680-3\"><span class=\"plus\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"minus\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><h5>9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.<\/h5><h4>Technical Presentation #1: The Importance of Digitizing Weld Logs<\/h4><h5><\/h5><\/div><div class=\"program-day-event-details\" id=\"details-10680-3\"><div class=\"program-day-event-details-wrapper\"><div class=\"program-day-event-details-content\"><p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">The importance of digitizing weld logs for high QC work performed on Pharmaceutical and Data-Center projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><ul class=\"program-day-event-speakers\"><li><div class=\"program-day-event-speaker\"><div><div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mcaaevents.org\/ncpwb-conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/01\/JakeOlsen.jpg\" \/><\/div><div><div>Jake Olsen<\/div><div class=\"subtitle\">CEO<\/div><div class=\"subtitle\">Stratus<\/div><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/mcaaevents.org\/ncpwb-conference\/speaker\/jake-olsen\/\"><span class=\"elementor-button-text\">See Bio<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"program-day-event-speaker\"><div><div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mcaaevents.org\/ncpwb-conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/01\/JeffElwell.jpg\" \/><\/div><div><div>Jeff Elwell<\/div><div class=\"subtitle\">CTO<\/div><div class=\"subtitle\">E.M. Duggan, Inc.<\/div><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/mcaaevents.org\/ncpwb-conference\/speaker\/jeff-elwell\/\"><span class=\"elementor-button-text\">See Bio<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"program-day-event \" ref=\"event-10680\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"program-day-event-link\" ref=\"details-10680-4\"><span class=\"plus\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"minus\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><h5>10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.<\/h5><h4>Technical Presentation #2: Cooper Welding Cobots for Socket Fittings<\/h4><h5><\/h5><\/div><div class=\"program-day-event-details\" id=\"details-10680-4\"><div class=\"program-day-event-details-wrapper\"><div class=\"program-day-event-details-content\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW89914165 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89914165 BCX0\">Yearout Mechanical is a mechanical contractor in Albuquerque, NM who <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89914165 BCX0\">utilized<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89914165 BCX0\">\u00a0a Cooper Welding\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW89914165 BCX0\">Cobot<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89914165 BCX0\">\u00a0to weld thousands of pipe socket fittings on cooling water piping for a data center. The presentation will highlight the success story of Yearout\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW89914165 BCX0\">Mechanical<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89914165 BCX0\">\u00a0and the lessons learned while implementing this technology. Lincoln Electric worked with UA 412 and Justin Forni on projects to develop procedures and generate time study data for welding pipe socket fittings. The presentation will also cover Lincoln Electric\u2019s partnership with UA412 and the results of these projects. The time savings opportunity and ease of implementation of Cooper Welding\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW89914165 BCX0\">Cobots<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89914165 BCX0\">\u00a0for this application will be shown.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW89914165 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><ul class=\"program-day-event-speakers\"><li><div class=\"program-day-event-speaker\"><div><div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mcaaevents.org\/ncpwb-conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/12\/Chris-Wilson-Lincoln-Electric.png-scaled-e1766179065806.jpg\" \/><\/div><div><div>Chris Wilson<\/div><div class=\"subtitle\">Welding Engineer \u2013 Application Engineering<\/div><div class=\"subtitle\">The Lincoln Electric Company<\/div><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/mcaaevents.org\/ncpwb-conference\/speaker\/chris-wilson-2\/\"><span class=\"elementor-button-text\">See Bio<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"program-day-event-speaker\"><div><div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mcaaevents.org\/ncpwb-conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/12\/Treyson-Johnson-Yearout-Mechanical-LLC.jpg\" \/><\/div><div><div>Treyson Johnson<\/div><div class=\"subtitle\">Weld Shop General Superintendent<\/div><div class=\"subtitle\">Yearout Mechanical <\/div><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/mcaaevents.org\/ncpwb-conference\/speaker\/treyson-johnson\/\"><span class=\"elementor-button-text\">See Bio<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"program-day-event \" ref=\"event-10680\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"program-day-event-link\" ref=\"details-10680-5\"><span class=\"plus\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"minus\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><h5>11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.<\/h5><h4>Technical Presentation #3: No Rework, More Spools: How Automated Welding Drives Throughput and Weld Integrity<\/h4><h5><\/h5><\/div><div class=\"program-day-event-details\" id=\"details-10680-5\"><div class=\"program-day-event-details-wrapper\"><div class=\"program-day-event-details-content\"><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Compliance demands are tighter, schedules are shorter, and fabrication teams are expected to produce more spools with zero tolerance for quality issues. This session focuses on one question: how do you increase output without sacrificing weld integrity?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sam Sinclair, Prefabrication\/LEAN Project Manager at Henson Robinson, and Sebastian Lisi, Sales Manager at\u00a0Tecnar, share real shop-floor results from automated pipe spool welding with\u00a0Rotoweld\u00a03.0. You will see how\u00a0PerfectPass-iQ\u00a0adaptive control helps lock in repeatable weld quality while automation drives significant throughput gains. Attendees will leave with a clear view of where automation fits, what it improves, and how it supports both production targets and weld integrity at scale.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><ul class=\"program-day-event-speakers\"><li><div class=\"program-day-event-speaker\"><div><div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mcaaevents.org\/ncpwb-conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/Sebastian-Lisi.jpg\" \/><\/div><div><div>Sebastian Lisi<\/div><div class=\"subtitle\"><\/div><div class=\"subtitle\"><\/div><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/mcaaevents.org\/ncpwb-conference\/speaker\/sebastian-lisi\/\"><span class=\"elementor-button-text\">See Bio<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"program-day-event-speaker\"><div><div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mcaaevents.org\/ncpwb-conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/Sam-Sinclair.jpg\" \/><\/div><div><div>Sam Sinclair<\/div><div class=\"subtitle\"><\/div><div class=\"subtitle\"><\/div><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/mcaaevents.org\/ncpwb-conference\/speaker\/sam-sinclair\/\"><span class=\"elementor-button-text\">See Bio<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"program-day-event \" ref=\"event-10680\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"program-day-event-link\" ref=\"details-10680-6\"><span class=\"plus\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"minus\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><h5>12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.<\/h5><h4>Lunch\/Vendor Exhibit<\/h4><h5><\/h5><\/div><div class=\"program-day-event-details\" id=\"details-10680-6\"><div class=\"program-day-event-details-wrapper\"><div class=\"program-day-event-details-content\"><p>Sponsored by <strong>Industrial Solutions &amp; Innovations<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"program-day-events-list\" id=\"events-10702\"><div class=\"program-day-event \" ref=\"event-10702\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"program-day-event-link\" ref=\"details-10702-0\"><span class=\"plus\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"minus\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><h5>7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.<\/h5><h4>Breakfast<\/h4><h5><\/h5><\/div><div class=\"program-day-event-details\" id=\"details-10702-0\"><div class=\"program-day-event-details-wrapper\"><div class=\"program-day-event-details-content\"><p>Sponsored by <strong>Industrial Degauss<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"program-day-event \" ref=\"event-10702\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"program-day-event-link\" ref=\"details-10702-1\"><span class=\"plus\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"minus\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><h5>8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.<\/h5><h4>Technical Presentation #4: Maintaining Accurate Welder Certification Documents<\/h4><h5><\/h5><\/div><div class=\"program-day-event-details\" id=\"details-10702-1\"><div class=\"program-day-event-details-wrapper\"><div class=\"program-day-event-details-content\"><p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">How to maintain accurate welder certification documents and continuity logs which require attention to detail and communication for UA records as well as NCPWB records.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><ul class=\"program-day-event-speakers\"><li><div class=\"program-day-event-speaker\"><div><div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mcaaevents.org\/ncpwb-conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/12\/Carrie-King-UA-e1766179197207.jpg\" \/><\/div><div><div>Carrie King<\/div><div class=\"subtitle\">UA Certifications Manager, UA Registrar<\/div><div class=\"subtitle\">United Association<\/div><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/mcaaevents.org\/ncpwb-conference\/speaker\/carrie-king-ua\/\"><span class=\"elementor-button-text\">See Bio<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"program-day-event-speaker\"><div><div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mcaaevents.org\/ncpwb-conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/12\/Bob-Derby-UA-scaled-e1766179273905.jpg\" \/><\/div><div><div>Bob Derby<\/div><div class=\"subtitle\">Training Specialist, Administrator of the UA Welder Certification Program<\/div><div class=\"subtitle\">United Association<\/div><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/mcaaevents.org\/ncpwb-conference\/speaker\/bob-derby-2\/\"><span class=\"elementor-button-text\">See Bio<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"program-day-event \" ref=\"event-10702\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"program-day-event-link\" ref=\"details-10702-2\"><span class=\"plus\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"minus\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><h5>8:45 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.<\/h5><h4>Technical Presentation #5: Transformation in Pipe Welding: From Welder Qualification Records to Weld Data Management<\/h4><h5><\/h5><\/div><div class=\"program-day-event-details\" id=\"details-10702-2\"><div class=\"program-day-event-details-wrapper\"><div class=\"program-day-event-details-content\"><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Digital transformation is reshaping pipe welding as contractors seek higher productivity, stronger traceability, and more efficient QA\/QC processes. This session examines how\u00a0the Novarc&#8217;s\u00a0Spool Welding Robot (SWR) automates the capture of critical weld parameters ensuring\u00a0accurate\u00a0and accessible data for NDE review.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We will also outline the emerging vision of fully integrated welding information systems that combine WPS compliance, welder continuity tracking, and weld data management into a unified workflow.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A real-world case study will illustrate how these digital capabilities improved documentation, streamlined processes, and significantly increased welding output without expanding the workforce. This session is ideal for contractors and fabrication leaders looking to modernize operations and strengthen their business case for welding automation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><ul class=\"program-day-event-speakers\"><li><div class=\"program-day-event-speaker\"><div><div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mcaaevents.org\/ncpwb-conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/12\/MIranda-Smith-Novarc-e1773755654703.jpg\" \/><\/div><div><div>Miranda Smith<\/div><div class=\"subtitle\">Senior Sales Engineer<\/div><div class=\"subtitle\">Novarc<\/div><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/mcaaevents.org\/ncpwb-conference\/speaker\/miranda-smith\/\"><span class=\"elementor-button-text\">See Bio<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"program-day-event-speaker\"><div><div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mcaaevents.org\/ncpwb-conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/Anthony-Moscardelli-scaled-e1773755775396.jpeg\" \/><\/div><div><div>Anthony Moscardelli<\/div><div class=\"subtitle\">Fabrication Manager<\/div><div class=\"subtitle\">E.L. Pruitt<\/div><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/mcaaevents.org\/ncpwb-conference\/speaker\/anthony-moscardelli\/\"><span class=\"elementor-button-text\">See Bio<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"program-day-event \" ref=\"event-10702\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"program-day-event-link\" ref=\"details-10702-3\"><span class=\"plus\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"minus\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><h5>9:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.<\/h5><h4>Break<\/h4><h5><\/h5><\/div><div class=\"program-day-event-details\" id=\"details-10702-3\"><div class=\"program-day-event-details-wrapper\"><div class=\"program-day-event-details-content\"><p>Sponsored by\u00a0<strong>Stratus<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"program-day-event \" ref=\"event-10702\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"program-day-event-link\" ref=\"details-10702-4\"><span class=\"plus\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"minus\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><h5>9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.<\/h5><h4>Technical Presentation #6: Copper Orbital Welding \u2013 Red Metal: Process<\/h4><h5><\/h5><\/div><div class=\"program-day-event-details\" id=\"details-10702-4\"><div class=\"program-day-event-details-wrapper\"><div class=\"program-day-event-details-content\"><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Copper orbital welding, implementing Critical Systems, Inc.\u2019s,\u00a0\u201cRed Metal\u201d process, is an automated \u201cgas tungsten arc welding\u201d (GTAW) technique designed for copper-to-copper socket joints. The LAP weld process produces full-penetration, autogenous welds without filler metal or flux, with the welding arc contained inside a compact \u201cclosed arc\u201d weld head. The programmable controlled heat input yields clean, rigid, high-strength joints with minimal contamination, reduced heat-affected\u00a0zone\u00a0and exceptional repeatability\u2014important for\u00a0maintaining\u00a0metallurgical and dimensional integrity.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0NFPA99 lists orbital welding\u00a0utilizing\u00a0the GTAW process as an approved method for joining copper tubing\/fittings for Medical Gas installations.\u00a0\u00a0Critical Systems has developed a super cooled orbital fusion weld head capable of handling the high amperage needed to fusion weld socket fittings to copper tubing.\u00a0\u00a0Because the system is automated and contained in a closed arc weld head, the process delivers consistent leak tight, high-integrity welds well suited to ultra-clean and mission-critical applications such as medical gas, semiconductor, bio-pharm, and HVAC\/data-center process systems.\u00a0\u00a0The \u201cRed Metal\u201d process is automated, requires no consumables and offers unmatched quality, improving throughput,\u00a0reliability\u00a0and efficiency where leak-tight, contamination-free copper tubing connections are\u00a0required.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><ul class=\"program-day-event-speakers\"><li><div class=\"program-day-event-speaker\"><div><div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mcaaevents.org\/ncpwb-conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2025\/12\/Theodore-Jones.png\" \/><\/div><div><div>Theodore Jones<\/div><div class=\"subtitle\">CEO<\/div><div class=\"subtitle\">Critical Systems Inc.<\/div><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/mcaaevents.org\/ncpwb-conference\/speaker\/theodore-jones\/\"><span class=\"elementor-button-text\">See Bio<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"program-day-event-speaker\"><div><div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mcaaevents.org\/ncpwb-conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/04\/David-Payne.jpg\" \/><\/div><div><div>David Payne<\/div><div class=\"subtitle\">Industrial Process Specialist<\/div><div class=\"subtitle\">Control Air Enterprises<\/div><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/mcaaevents.org\/ncpwb-conference\/speaker\/david-payne\/\"><span class=\"elementor-button-text\">See Bio<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"program-day-event \" ref=\"event-10702\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"program-day-event-link\" ref=\"details-10702-5\"><span class=\"plus\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"minus\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><h5>10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.<\/h5><h4>Technical Presentation #7: Welding to Code, Faster with GTAW TIP TIG for ASME B31.1, B31.3 & Section XI (Shop + Field)<\/h4><h5><\/h5><\/div><div class=\"program-day-event-details\" id=\"details-10702-5\"><div class=\"program-day-event-details-wrapper\"><div class=\"program-day-event-details-content\"><\/div><ul class=\"program-day-event-speakers\"><li><div class=\"program-day-event-speaker\"><div><div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mcaaevents.org\/ncpwb-conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/Juve-Picture.jpg\" \/><\/div><div><div>Juvenal Calvo<\/div><div class=\"subtitle\">President<\/div><div class=\"subtitle\">TipTig USA<\/div><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/mcaaevents.org\/ncpwb-conference\/speaker\/juvenal-calvo\/\"><span class=\"elementor-button-text\">See Bio<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"program-day-event \" ref=\"event-10702\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"program-day-event-link\" ref=\"details-10702-6\"><span class=\"plus\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"minus\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><h5>11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.<\/h5><h4>Technical Presentation #8: Exploring the Fundamental Roles and Chemical Properties of Shielding Gases in Arc Welding<\/h4><h5><\/h5><\/div><div class=\"program-day-event-details\" id=\"details-10702-6\"><div class=\"program-day-event-details-wrapper\"><div class=\"program-day-event-details-content\"><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The presentation provides a comprehensive deep dive into the science of shielding gases used in processes such as GMAW, GTAW, and FCAW.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Key Technical Areas Covered<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gas Properties:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The training examines the ionization potential, thermal conductivity, and chemical reactivity of common gases including Argon, Helium, Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Carbon Dioxide\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ionization Potential: Explains the energy\u00a0required\u00a0to remove electrons, which affects arc starting and\u00a0stability .<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Thermal Conductivity:\u00a0Demonstrates\u00a0how higher conductivity (like in Helium or Hydrogen) increases plasma column width and weld width.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Active vs. Inert Gases:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It differentiates between inert gases (which do not react chemically with the weld) and active gases like CO2, which undergo chemical reactions that release energy, resulting in deeper and broader penetration profiles\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The &#8220;CO2 Effect&#8221;:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A significant portion\u00a0of the training focuses on how CO2 levels affect the transition from globular to spray transfer (requiring \u2264 20% CO2) and how it influences the formation of silica\/slag on the weld surface Selection Factors:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The presentation\u00a0provides\u00a0practical guidance on choosing gases based on material types (steel, stainless, aluminum), weld appearance (high-argon mixes for smooth beads), performance (gas purity impacts), and operator appeal (forgiveness to torch angle changes).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><ul class=\"program-day-event-speakers\"><li><div class=\"program-day-event-speaker\"><div><div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mcaaevents.org\/ncpwb-conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/04\/David-Hintz.png\" \/><\/div><div><div>David Hintz<\/div><div class=\"subtitle\">Corporate Quality Assurance Manager<\/div><div class=\"subtitle\">Morrison Construction Company<\/div><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/mcaaevents.org\/ncpwb-conference\/speaker\/david-hintz\/\"><span class=\"elementor-button-text\">See Bio<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"program-day-event-speaker\"><div><div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mcaaevents.org\/ncpwb-conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/Juve-Picture.jpg\" \/><\/div><div><div>Juvenal Calvo<\/div><div class=\"subtitle\">President<\/div><div class=\"subtitle\">TipTig 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