Blogs about Orbital Welding techniques and best practices.
As the scale of global pipeline construction continues to increase, industries are looking for advanced and effective ways to ensure pipe welds meet and exceed standards while providing a longer service life. But overcoming pipe welding challenges—such heavy wall welding, welding in curved areas, and ensuring proper alignment in the…
Welding pipes with large diameters poses two key challenges to welders—the thickness of the metal and the awkwardness of positioning. For consistent and quality welds, welders need to consider both the oscillation of the electrode and the travel speed to ensure seamless movement of the weld head. In automated welding…
If you asked ten people which element they considered most important, you would likely receive ten unique responses. For example, many jewelers would choose diamond or gold as the most important element. Techies, on the other hand, would go with silicon. However, if you narrow the scope of the survey…
Industries have trusted stainless steel to ensure strength and corrosion resistance in their metal structures. However, the term “stainless steel” does not communicate the range of properties offered by this diverse metal. To better communicate its variation, stainless steel can be classified as either ferritic, austenitic, and martensitic stainless steel. …
When choosing materials, industries look for metals that will maximize the benefits of their investment. Stainless steel is a popular and cost-efficient solution for operations that require characteristics like corrosion and temperature resistance in addition to strength and durability. However, the exact attributes that stainless steel provides will vary depending…
One of the first things young adults learn when they join the workforce and gain financial independence is that you get what you pay for. For most people, it only requires one painful lesson—such as having the car you bought at such a “bargain” leave you stranded on the side…
When discussing the challenges in welding, any welder will describe the constant struggle with heat distortion. While some metals exhibit less distortion, metals like stainless steel can be particularly tricky. This distortion not only causes the welded component to have an unpleasant appearance but compromises its structural strength. While industries…
Stainless steel has firmly established itself as an industry favorite for applications that range from automotive to electrical appliances to medical equipment. Due to its strength and corrosion resistance, manufacturers prefer stainless steel for many heavy-duty applications and applications that require sanitary conditions. Despite its benefits, though, stainless steel is…
Have you ever encouraged someone to show their mettle, to demonstrate that they were ready for a challenge? Often, showing one’s mettle indicates an ability to endure pressure or exhibit strength. It is no coincidence that mettle and metal are homonyms, as the two words once were used interchangeably. And…
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