Southern Counties Branch May Technical Presentation on Welded and Brazed Joints (in-person only)

The Welding Institute Southern Counties Branch invite you to their May Technical Presentation:

The presentation will take place on 14 May 2026 at 7pm at the King Rufus Pub, 135 Winchester Road, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh SO53 2DU.  

Industry expert will be presenting on:

An Overview of the Methods of Helium Leak Testing of Welded and Brazed Joints

Meet the speaker:

Jim Ballantine  

Speaker details:

Jim Ballantine is from Invacua Limited.  Invacua produces ultra high vacuum systems, combining expertise in weld and brazing to design and construct all types of ultra high vacuum vessels.

Benefits from attending the event:

• Attend in-person For a friendly, low-pressure way to see what the branch is like (come along even if you don’t know anyone.)
• Meet local peers and make useful connections wherever you join from. It’s a welcoming, inclusive space for new voices and first-time attendees.
• Practical takeaways you can use straight away, shared by people working in the industry right now. 
• Interactive discussion and Q&A with questions taken from the room. Bring your real questions and get honest, helpful answers.
• Get involved at your own pace. Attend in-person to see what events and branches are like, and then you can help shape what the branch does next.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD):

The Welding Institute awards points towards CPD for delegates attending this webinar. Every hour attendance of an event will earn 2 points towards your continuing professional development.