PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM ABSTRACT SUBMITTAL

FABTECH 2012
Las Vegas, NV – November 12-14, 2012

Submission Deadline March 9, 2012
(Complete a separate submittal for each paper to be presented.)

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Answer the following about this paper
Original submittal?
   		Progress report?
   		Review paper?
   		Tutorial?
  
What are the welding/Joining processes used?
What are the materials used?
What is the main emphasis of this paper?
       
To what industry segments is this paper most applicable?
Has material in this paper ever been published or presented previously?   
If "Yes", when and where?
Is this a graduate study related research?   
If accepted, will the author(s) present this paper in person?      
Keywords
Please indicate the top four keywords associated with your research below

Guidelines for abstract submittal and selection criteria

  • Only those abstracts submitted on this form will be considered.
  • Follow the guidelines and word limits indicated.
    Technical/Research Oriented
  • New science or research.
  • Selection based on technical merit.
  • Emphasis is on previously unpublished work in science or engineering relevant to welding, joining and allied processes.
  • Preference will be given to submittals with clearly communicated benefit to the welding industry.
    Applied Technology
  • New or unique applications.
  • Selection based on technical merit.
  • Emphasis is on previously unpublished work that applies known principles of joining science or engineering in unique ways.
  • Preference will be given to submittals with clearly communicated benefit to the welding industry.
    Education
  • Innovation in welding education at all levels.
  • Emphasis is on education/training methods and their successes. Papers should address overall relevance to the welding industry.
Check the category that best applies
Technical/Research Oriented   
Applied Technology        
Education             
Abstract Title (max. 50 characters)
Abstract Subtitle (max. 50 characters)
Abstract
Introduction (100 words max.)
Describe the subject of the presentation, problem/issue being addressed and its practical implications for the welding industry. Describe the basic value to the welding community with reference to specific communities or industry sectors..
Technical Approach, for technical papers only (100 words max.)
Explain the technical approach, experimental methods and the reasons why this approach was taken.
Results/Discussion (300 words max.)
For technical papers, summarize the results with emphasis on why the results are new or original, why the results are of value to further advance the welding science, engineering and applications. For applied technology and education papers, elaborate on why this paper is of value to the welding community, describe key aspects of the work developed and how this work benefits the welding industry and education.
Conclusions (100 words max.)
Summarize the conclusions and how they could be put to use – how and by whom.
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NOTE: Abstract must not exceed one page and must not exceed the recommended word limit given above
The Technical Program is not the venue for commercial promotions of a company or a product. All presentations should avoid the use of product trade names. The Welding Show provides ample opportunities for companies to showcase and advertise their processes and products.



MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN March 9, 2012