introduction on materials joining engineering

Why Should You Become a Materials Joining Engineer?

Dr. Yoni AdonyiProfessor, Omer Blodgett Chair Welding & Materials Joining Engineering. LeTourneau University

Could anything be completed without welding/joining?

Electricity could not be produced and delivered…

People would not survive car accidents

Cell phones, TVs, iPODs and computers would not exist…wow!

Some Positive Image, Engineering High tech, laser, robotics, aerospace

Innovative & pioneering spirit

Grand past achievements

Fascinating future challenges

Job stability, earning potential

Some Engineering Stereotypes

3-D’s: Dangerous, Dirty, Difficult

From “locomotive drivers” to exporters of manufacturing jobs

Boring, limited earning potential, subservient to Management

Further Stereotype: “Welding” Trade/Skill image (sparks flying)

Unhealthy, dangerous (fumes, sweat)

Why should Engineers do this?!?

WHAT DOES LETU OFFER?

Quality Christian Engineering education

Unique MJE and MJT accredited programs, with emphasis on projects and relevant applications

High-paying multiple job opportunities

Lifelong employment guarantee…based on performance and continuous learning!

What majors are available?

Engineering, Materials Joining Concentration (MJE)

Engineering Technology, Materials Joining Concentration (MJT)

Both are ABET-accredited.– MJE is one of only three programs of its kind

in the U.S.– MJT is the only ABET-accredited program of

its kind in the U.S.

A new degree: Materials Joining Engineering, since 2004

MATERIALSMetals

PolymersCeramics

JOININGAdhesive joining

SolderingBrazing Welding

ENGINEERINGStrength on MaterialsFracture mechanics

Flaw toleranceNDE

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Good $cholar$hip opportunities Internships/Co-op$

100% job placement, varied opportunities International travel and work

Need good GPA Need initiative,

individual effort Proof of knowledge,

interpersonal skills Need to learn about

other cultures

Not only studying…

LETU Studies, Plus / Minus

Challenging projects Fun classes, teamwork

Not a boring moment

Demanding schedule

Difficult classes, design projects

Not a spare moment

MJ Courses: Processes

MJ Fundamentals

Joining Methods

Joining Processes

Electrical Power Systems

Robotics and Manufacturing Applications

MJ Courses: Materials

Materials Engineering (core)

Materials Science of Joining

Joining of Metals

Joining of Advanced Materials

MJ Courses: Materials

MJ Courses: Design & Assessment

Mechanics of Materials (core)

Intro. to Nondestructive Evaluation

Senior Design I

Senior Design II

Labs in MJ Curricula

Materials Joining Fundamentals Lab

Joining Methods Lab

Joining Processes Lab

Joining of Metals Lab

Joining of Advanced Materials Lab

Nondestructive Evaluation Lab

Senior Design Project

Will I get to play with all the cool toys?

Recent equipment donations, purchases, consignments,

Induction Brazing, Keck Grant, Gleeble upgrade, Title III

Welding Robot

Varestraint Tester

Friction Stir Welder

Optical Metallograph

Scanning Electron Microscope

Finite Element Analysis

Double Lap Shear Fillet Weld Test

Double Lap Shear Fillet Weld Test

Software-based predictions, Sandia National Labs

Process Development, remote GTAW/GMAW hybrid overlay

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What kinds of jobs can I get?

Companies that would hire you.

Companies that would hire you.

Companies that would hire you.

Companies that would hire you.

Companies that would hire you.

What should you do next?

Nothing…You don’t have to decide immediately.

Enroll in ENGR 2313 Materials Engineering this fall. (You have to take it, anyway.)

If there’s room in your schedule, also enroll in MJET 2022/2021 Materials Joining Fundamentals.

Talk to Mr. Warke or Dr. Adonyi. Ask questions!