Back to Basics – Weld Cladding (22 Oct 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT

What will you learn?

This is a back-to-basics webinar will cover the advantages and limitations of the more common arc welding cladding processes - submerged arc, MIG/MAG, GTAW/PAW, MMA and the non-arc process, electro-slag. Brief mention will also be made of other processes such as friction welding and explosive cladding. Also discussed will be some of the problems encountered during cladding, particularly with respect to composition and metallurgical issues when depositing stainless steel and nickel based alloys.

Who should attend?

Welding engineers and technicians, welding foremen, designers, shop floor supervisory staff, quality control personnel.

Don't miss this opportunity to upskill, ask questions and gain clarity on an essential aspect of your role.

Meet the speaker:

EUR ING Gene Mathers CEng, MSc, Dip IIM, FWeldI, EWE, IWE

Consultant, Chair of The Welding Institutes Technical Group 2

Gene has worked in the pressure vessel, power generation and offshore oil and gas industry for some 30 years, before joining TWI as a Principal Consultant in the Manufacturing Consultancy Service Group. During this time he has been involved in the development and implementation of cladding of components by a variety of welding processes.

Please note that payment must be made before the event in order to receive the joining instructions for the event.

Fees:

Category	Price
Professional Members of The Welding Institute – AWeldI	£25 + VAT (£30)
TechWeldI / MWeldI / FWeldI	Free
Industrial Members of TWI Ltd	£25 + VAT (£30)
Non-members	£95 + VAT (£114)
Retired Members	£25 + VAT (£30)
Student Associate Members (The Welding Institute)	£25 + VAT (£30)
TWI Staff	Free
TWI Training Customers	£75 + VAT (£90)
TWI Training School Customers with The Welding Institute membership (within last 12 months)	Free: Please contact us with your Training Customer ID Number and membership number

Can’t Attend Live?

No problem - if you can’t join us on the day, you won’t miss out. By registering in advance and completing payment, you’ll receive full access to the webinar recording after the event, along with any presentation materials (subject to presenter consent).

Please note: access to the recording and materials is only available to free and paid registrants.

Associate Membership (AWeldI) of The Welding Institute

Registering on this Technical Group webinar as a non-member or a TWI Training Customer without Professional Membership gives you full Associate Membership (AWeldI) for one year. To activate your membership, just complete the highlighted fields on the event registration form.

You will also benefit from:

Discounted registration fees for Technical Group events (£25 + VAT)
Free attendance at Branch events
Access to our knowledge database including our library and information services