Blogs about Pipe Welding techniques and best practices.
How do you determine the quality and integrity of the weld? Is it based on the size and appearance of the weld or the number of defects? These are critical questions the welders should ask when performing a weld. And the first approach to getting them answered is through visual…
Whenever there is a heat input on the metal, there is an inevitable expansion and contraction. The extent to which this happens is dependent on the intensity of heat, but this basic thermodynamic concept is sure to change the metallic properties during the heating and cooling cycle. In pipes, distortion…
What happens when two workpieces are not leveled well when welding? This is one of the biggest headaches for welders when working with plates, pipes, or tubes. Due to the irregular fit-up, the resulting weld joint from such misaligned workpieces is mostly of low quality with weak strength. In oil…
Fillet welding a pipe can add complexity to the joint, but comes with its own demands. The most obvious one is the challenge to achieve complete fusion while maintaining the perpendicular angle. To ensure that the fillet welds around a pipe will result in a high-quality and strong joint, we…
What is the recipe for a successful weld? The right welding technique, correct parameters, and compatible tools all work to produce the best result during the welding process. However, there is one crucial consideration to make before the welding process even begins: joint preparation. When welding large or small pipes,…
What is the difference between a pipe and a tube? Pipes are larger in diameter and looser in tolerance compared to tubes, which generally have a smaller diameter and strict tolerance. Somewhere in the gray area, a pipe with a small diameter is used, which is prevalent in applications within…
Cladding can enhance a metal’s corrosion-resistant properties. The process involves the deposition of a corrosion-resistant alloy (CRA) layer over a base metal with weaker properties. The most common CRA is stainless steel. Along with its corrosion-resistant properties, stainless steel also offers the benefits of increased strength, temperature resistance, and cost-efficiency. …
As a tried-and-tested method, manual welding is still preferred by many pipe welders, even with the increased productivity and reliability available through innovative welding technologies. However, in industries like oil and gas, the extent and complexity of welding pipes can make high-quality welds challenging to produce. Additionally, the risk of…
Pipeline safety has been a perennial concern for industries and technicians. Most pipeline damages result from issues like corrosion, incorrect handling, material, and weld failure. With large diameter pipes—especially as the large diameters pipes are used for critical oil or water transportation over a long distance—these damages are more likely. …
The global demand for natural gas was growing before the recent energy crisis, with the U.S. alone producing 33.5 trillion cubic feet of natural gas in 2020. Increasing interest in natural gas is directly related to its feasibility as an electricity generator less carbon-intensive than coal. This rising interest, at…
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