| Chairperson Mr P Stephens |
Vice Chairperson Mr J Pugh |
| Honorary Secretary Mr R Naylor |
Honorary Treasurer Mr P Holt |
To contact any of the above, please e-mail: westmidbranch@bindt.org
West Midlands Branch Programme
Meetings start at 7.30 pm. Buffet and refreshments are provided. Everyone interested in NDT is welcome to attend.
Tuesday 14 October 2008
NDT Solution: Digital Radiography
How the latest microprocessor and computer developments are improving production quality and defect detection capabilities in this developing area of NDT.
Speaker: Peter Sinclair of GE Inspection Technologies.
Venue: Aerotech Inspection & NDT Ltd, 21 Charlton Drive, Corngreaves Trading Estate, Cradley Heath B64 7BJ. Tel: 01384 564021.
Tuesday 11 November 2008
Industry news: PCN Update
An update on the latest PCN developments – all your questions answered on the latest issues. Speaker: Stephen Roe, PCN Scheme Manager (CM & MT&E).
Venue: Bodycote Materials Testing Laboratories, 182 Halesowen Road, Netherton DY2 9PJ. Tel: 01384 455751.
Tuesday 9 December 2008
In profile: Remote Visual Inspection – seeing is believing
Introducing the very latest equipment used in industrial imaging technology, designed to meet the demands of the modern industrial inspection environment.
Speaker: Stephen Lyon of GE Inspection Technologies.
Venue: Argyll-Ruane Halesowen Centre, Unit 5, Block 6, Shenstone Trading Estate, Halesowen B62 3XB. Tel: 0121 585 7616.
Tuesday 13 January 2009
Special Feature: Real-time radiography and its uses in improving casting quality
An insight into casting technologies and the related NDT methods in use. Including a practical demonstration of a six axis real-time radiography system. Arranged by kind permission of Caparo Testing Technologies.
Venue: Caparo Testing Technologies, Sunrise Business Park, High Street, Wollaston, Stourbridge DY8 4ZZ. Tel: 01384 371030.
Tuesday 10 February 2009
Overview: Polymer replication
An introduction to the latest polymer replication materials, which provide the ability to replicate details with dimensions less than 0.1 microns and can be used in remote locations where other NDT techniques are impractical. Speaker: Adam Rollins of Micro-Set Products Ltd, Nuneaton.
Venue: Bodycote Materials Testing Laboratories, 182 Halesowen Road, Netherton DY2 9PJ. Tel: 01384 455751.
Tuesday 10 March 2009
Inside story: Magnetic Particle Inspection – choosing the right MPI machine for your application
An explanation of the capabilities of today’s range of MPI equipment by a leading UK manufacturer, with emphasis on the points to be considered when ordering equipment to ensure it meets the applicable specifications. Including a practical demonstration of a multi-directional Swinging Field Magnetic Particle Inspection bench.
Speaker: John Bone of Baugh & Weedon. Swinging Field demonstration by Darren Broome of GE Aerospace Actuation Systems.
Venue: GE Aerospace Actuation Systems, Wobaston Road, Wolverhampton WV9 5EW. Tel: 01902 397700.
Tuesday 21 April 2009
Point of view: Annual General Meeting
An opportunity for members to share their views and opinions on the Branch. The meeting starts at 7.30 pm and will be followed by:
Focal point: Audits – preparation and survival of
An insight into how to prepare for and survive audits. Being well organised builds confidence, promotes professionalism, and leads to the best performance.
All Branch members are encouraged to attend.
Speakers: Pete Stephens/Graham Chapman of NDT Plus.
Venue: Aerotech Inspection & NDT Ltd, 21 Charlton Drive,
Corngreaves Trading Estate, Cradley Heath B64 7BJ. Tel: 01384 564021.
