weld like a pro

Tibor Kemény

Founder of weld like a pro

Tibor KEMÉNY

2004 – University

2004 – Starting my studies

I started my mechanical engineering study at Budapest University of Technology and Economics

2006 – 2010

Stakotra Gépgyártó KFT

I have many positions in a great welding workshop

I started to work during my university studies. My first assignments were cutting plates, cleaning welding joints. A few months later I was appointed to support a new project: 8 huge marine cranes – 300t class.

These years gave me unique opportunities to work with real structures – and develop my own problem-solving method:

  • get familiar with the product and the design
  • then I built the equipment in my mind
  • I started think about manufacturing bottlenecks and possible problems – before they can occur in the workshop
  • Understand the calculation methods
  • Provide improvement inputs for your customers

 

My problem-solving equation is a comprehensive one. It takes into account service loads, manufacturing issues, material specialties, and design problems, ensuring a holistic approach to problem-solving.

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2010 – Graduation

2010 – Graduation

I graduated as MSc, in metallurgy and mechanical design.

The title of my master thesis: Weldability aspects of dissimilar joints between high-strength, fine grain steels

I used a calculation method to predict hardness in the HAZ at different spots. The results of this study were the basis for introducing 690 and 960MPa fine-grain steels in the production.

high-strength steel
high-strength steel

2011 – IWE certification

2011 – IWE certification

2011 – SLV Hannover

International Welding Engineering – I studied and made all the my exams in German language

2012 – 2016

Stakotra Manufacturing sro

Senior Welding Engineer + Quality Lead

  • Leadership position in a multinational company (Hungary and Slovakia)
  • Review of prototypes – frequent business trips to international design companies
  • Maintain ISO 9001 and EN ISO 3834 certification
  • Maintain EN 1090 / EN 15085 certification
  • Develop repair procedures
  • Develop new PQR for more advanced materials and alloys
  • +150 projects wordwide – offshore, rollercoasters, heavy-machinary
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2017 – 2018

TÜV SÜD, Munich

Expert Engineer – Rollercoasters and materials

From the manufacturing into the inspection:

  • FEA calculations for rollercoaster vehicles
  • Manufacturing inspection
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2018 – 2023

BASF SE, Germany

Senior Welding Engineer – Static equipment

  • Document review of pressurized equipment (AD-2000 / EN 13445 / EN 13480 / EN 12592 / ASME)
  • Manufacturing inspection
  • Suppor chemical plants in welding, manufacturing and metallurgical related issues
  • Audit of supplier – forging, welding workshops
  • Repair procedures
  • Manufacturing guidelines
  • Onsite supervision
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X20 root welding

2021 – 2023

BASF China

Quality Manager and SME (Metallurgy and Welding) – Downstream

  • SME – welding, metallurgy in the FEED phase
  • Review of bidding specifications
  • Document review of the most critical equimpent (reactors, HEX, columns, valves and pumps)
  • Manufacturing guidelines for special materials and services
  • Supplier audit: forging, welding workshop, cast
  • Mentoring
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2023

TIME Special Engineering

Principal Engineer (self-employment)

  • Supplier’s audit: forging, machining, welding
  • Review of calculations
  • Consultancy – welding, manufacturing, EN-Code
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2024

I’m ready for the next step

A new chapter begins…

  • New web-site
  • A brand new magazine about welding and engineering
  • New challenges…
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