Sessions of 2024 Summer Conference: Buddy May
Mr. May, Buddy
Welding Instructor, CWI-CWE
Buddy May, CWI/CWE, launched his welding career in 1967 at Long Beach Naval Shipyard, advancing through roles from pipe welder to Deputy Program Manager. Post-retirement, he dedicated 15 years to teaching, establishing Arizona's first ATF at a community college. Now an Adjunct Professor at Palo Verde College, he also oversees certifications for AWS Section 055 AZ. Committed to community service and continuous learning, Buddy continues to amplify his expertise.
Sessions:
4597 - Basic Understanding of AWS "Welding Symbol" and "Weld Symbols"
07/15/2024
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Westin La Paloma
- Agriculture
- Welding
Learning welding symbols is not complicated to make sense of a few symbols on a shop drawing. This presentation will step you in the right direction towards interpreting a welding symbol, welding symbols, and supplementary symbols developed by AWS A2.4:2012, Standard Symbols for Welding, Brazing, and Nondestructive Examination.
4598 - Performing Welder Qualification Testing, Part 1 Data Collection
07/16/2024
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Westin La Paloma
- Agriculture
- Welding
Presentation will be a guided walk through of best practices for performing a welder qualification test. It provides each attendee with the information they need to qualify a welder's ability to perform specific welding tasks and consistently produce high-quality welds that meet established specifications.
4621 - Performing Welder Qualification Testing, Pt 2 Conducting the Test
07/16/2024
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Westin La Paloma
- Agriculture
- Welding
Presentation will be a guided walk through of best practices for performing a welder qualification test. It provides each attendee with the information they need to qualify a welder's ability to perform specific welding tasks and consistently produce high-quality welds that meet established specifications.
