This presentation explores groundbreaking research from Seaspan's Welding and Materials Testing Lab examining the effects of repeated weld repairs on DH36 marine steel. Through extensive mechanical testing, the study challenges traditional repair limits and provides data-driven insights into weld integrity, toughness, and performance after multiple heat cycles.

Hassan Saghafifar
Materials and Welding Laboratory Supervisor
Seaspan Shipyards

Welding Industry Day June 2026

Welding Industry Day June 2026

A Data Driven Approach to Improving Welding and Cutting Productivity

A Data-Driven Approach to Improving Welding and Cutting Productivity: Practical Strategies to Reduce Waste, Improve Efficiency, and Maximize Performance

CSA W47.1: 2025 Edition Changes

Understanding the Key Changes to CSA W47.1:2025

Flexible Automation in High-Mix Welding Applications

Flexible Automation in High-Mix Welding Applications: Practical Strategies for Scalable Manufacturing

High Deposition Subarc Through Resistive Heating

Boosting Productivity with High-Deposition Submerged Arc Welding Through Resistive Wire Heating

Industry contributor

Industrial Applications of Handheld Laser Beam Welding for Military-Grade Aerospace Titanium and Nickel Based Alloy

Handheld Laser Beam Welding for Aerospace and High-Performance Alloys: Applications, Standards, and Qualification Requirements

Joining Steel Plates Edge to Edge at Below Melting Temperature

Revolutionizing Solid-State Welding: Joining Steel Plates Edge-to-Edge Below Melting Temperature

Protecting Welders, Protecting the Trade

Protecting Welder Health Through Awareness, Education, and Clean-Air Solutions

Submerged Arc Welding Considerations for Canadian Shipbuilding for Polar Conditions

Optimizing One-Sided Submerged Arc Welding for Canada's Next Generation of Polar-Class Vessels

Presentations

Microwelding of NiTi Alloys for Medical Device Applications

Microwelding of NiTi Alloys for Medical Device Applications: Advancing Dissimilar Metal Joining for Biomedical Devices

The Future of Plate Cutting is Here — Are You Ready?

The Future of Plate Cutting: Advancing Productivity and Precision with Fiber Laser Technology

Welders Health and Safety

Protecting Welders Through Effective Fume Extraction: Practical Solutions for Safer, Healthier Welding Environments

CWB Learning Resources Advancing Welding Education

Presented by Cody Vigeant (CWB Group) during Welding Industry Day- February 11th, 2026