WRI Tiruchy India and Welding Training

The need for a systematic procedure for imparting knowledge and training in welding
cannot be overemphasized. Blossoming from a skill and an art, to a science and

technology, embracing multiple disciplines, and shining as a major manufacturing tool,
WELDING, today enjoys a pride of place in the industry. Both the conventional and
advanced welding processes are finding increasing application in Indian Industry,
according due recognition to the varied needs of the Indian industries, the National
Committee on Science & Technology recommended in 1972, the establishment of
Research & Development facilities in welding science & technology in the country. The
Govt. of India approved the recommendation for establishing the Welding Research
Institute, as an adjunct to Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited’s (BHEL) manufacturing unit
at Tiruchirappalli. The Welding Research Institute (WRI) was thus founded in November
1, 1975 with the active support of the Government of India through its designated
agency, the BHEL, and with the technical and financial assistance under the United
Nation Development Program (UNDP) through the United Nations Industrial
Development Organization (UNIDO).
A recent batch of engineers certified by WRI after one year’s training

Education, Training & Certification
Besides application oriented research, Human Resource Development was one of the
key areas identified during the establishment of this Institute. Accordingly, programmes
for training and certifying welding and NDT personnel at four different levels has been
developed taking into consideration the needs of the various fabricating industries.
Broadly, the institute conducts various training programmes under the following
categories:
 Training of welders for skill development

 Training and certifying of welders to National / International standards
 Training of technicians / supervisors
 Training of Engineers
Under each of these training programmes, different modules have been developed
catering to the fabrication needs of the industry and in addition, training is also offered
at customer works on case- to- case basis.
Training of Welders for Skill Development
WRI has a state-of-the-art welder training facility, equipped with the Inverter-based power
sources, fume extraction devices and infrastructural facility to train about 50 welders at
any given time, and even double it running two shifts. The availability of this unique
facility helps welders from within the country and abroad to come for the training and
get qualified, thereby enhancing their skill and employability potential.
One of the cornerstones of training programs is the acceptance of WRI training by

various national and International certifying bodies like Central Boilers Board, American
Welding Society (AWS), Welding Technology Institute of Australia (WTIA), etc. Apart
from enhancing the skills of the candidate, the Institute also links with organisations, so
as to help them in getting a suitable employment in the industry on their own merit.
Training of sponsored welders in special materials and processes are also imparted to
meet specific demands of the industry on a case –to-case basis viz. welding of titanium
tubes for the shipping industry, Welding of Al & its, etc., for Automotive and Space
applications. The special feature of these programmes is that while the welder is given
ample opportunity to develop his skill by welding practically, theoretical inputs on the
DOs and DONTs in welding are also given during classroom sessions. A comprehensive
book on welding has been brought out by the institute and is given to all the welders as
reading/reference material. This book describes pictorially the various nuances of
welding viz. welding process, consumables selection, joint design, defects, welder
qualification, safety, etc. and is easily grasped by the participant to enhance his / her
knowledge in welding processes, consumables and joint selection, defects, qualification
and safety aspects. Welder training by WRI is the most sought after and remains its
crowning jewel.
A batch of trainees being given theoretical inputs under the Tamil Nadu Skill Development
Program
Training of Technicians / Supervisors
Welding Research Institute has over the years, been conducting training programmes in
welding and Inspection including Non-Destructive Testing for the technicians and
supervisors. These programmes enhance and improve the testing and interpretation
skills of the technicians so that they are better placed in the industry with regard to NDT
techniques, welding processes and quality control.
Certification programmes up to ASNT Level II in various non-destructive testing methods

are conducted at the Institute. These certification programmes are so designed that the
candidates gets hands-on experience in the field of Non destructive testing and practical
welding so that on completion the individual would be in a position to take up jobs as
Inspectors/Instructors in the fabricating industry.
Training of Fresh Engineers
An eight-week module tailor-made by WRI for fresh engineers is ideally suited for fresh
graduate engineers who desire to make a career in welding. The programme is so
designed that it covers the entire gamut of welding technology consisting of materials,
their weldability, various processes, design aspects in welding, distortion and its control,
testing techniques both destructive and non-destructive, codes, selection of
consumables, etc. Apart from classroom sessions, the candidate is required to undergo
practical training in welding and testing so that he is in a position to appreciate the
rigors of welding.
Training for Practicing Engineers
Short term programmes on specific topics such as design and distortion, materials and
their weldability, welding and inspection, pipe welding and certification programmes for
welding inspectors, etc. are conducted at the Institute for experienced and practicing
welding personnel. These programmes are more focused and would normally involve
discussions and experience sharing sessions so that all the participants are benefited by
the interactions. WRI has so far conducted around 370 such short-term programmes to
date to both National and International customers. A Welding Simulator in use for vertical
GMAW welding training at WRI, Trichy
Package Programs
These programs, designed to meet specific customer requirements, are conducted at

customers works so that greater number of participants could be benefited. The
duration and design of these programmes are done after discussion with the customers.
The lack of practical training is adequately supplemented by numerous case studies and
examples for the benefit of the participants. WRI also conducts specific programmes
designed to meet the requirements of the customers based on a ‘Weld- Audit’ conducted
at the customers’ works.
Industry-Institute Interaction
WRI is supporting a post-graduate certification program along with PSG College of

Technology, Coimbatore, on Welding & Quality Engineering. While the theoretical
sessions are conducted jointly with the support of PSG College of Technology,
Coimbatore, the practical sessions and ‘on the job’ training are realized at WRI / BHEL,
Tiruchirappalli. To make the students industry ready, they are also trained & qualified to
Level II in the four standard NDT techniques (LPI, MPI, RT & UT). This helps to enhance
their employability potential, to cater to the demands of a globalized economy, and the
increased need for certified welding professionals as per international standards. Over
these seven years, this unique venture between the educational institute and a research
organization primarily dedicated to welding has emerged an excellent example of
industry-academia partnership. The curriculum is designed such that young engineering
graduates with advanced welding engineering concepts and their applications can be
readily employed in fabricating industries to take up responsible positions. The success
of the programme can be seen in the consistent placement records of such certified
professionals in the industry.
WRI has successfully used its unique positioning as an application-oriented research

Institute to spread its knowledge in the field of welding in over four decades to establish
itself as a premier world-class Institute benefitting thousands of skilled personnel in
Welding Engineering. It is true that one out of five welding professionals in the country
has undergone some training in WRI. That just shows the task cut out for the future!
[Contributed by Welding Research Institute BHEL, Trichy]

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The need for a systematic procedure for imparting knowledge and training in welding

cannot be overemphasized. Blossoming from a skill and an art, to a science and

A recent batch of engineers certified by WRI after one year’s training

 Training of welders for skill development

Training of Welders for Skill Development

One of the cornerstones of training programs is the acceptance of WRI training by

Certification programmes up to ASNT Level II in various non-destructive testing methods

Training of Fresh Engineers

Training for Practicing Engineers

These programs, designed to meet specific customer requirements, are conducted at

WRI is supporting a post-graduate certification program along with PSG College of

WRI has successfully used its unique positioning as an application-oriented research

[Contributed by Welding Research Institute BHEL, Trichy]

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