The history of pipe and tube production dates back to the 1900s when a process like hot-rolling was used for large-scale manufacturing. Since then, technologies like welding and seamless manufacturing have allowed the production of a much larger scale of pipes and tubes. Welding accounts for over half of all…
Thin or thick sections, steel or aluminum, TIG welding can join it all. And the fusion ability is not just limited to the material with closely-related properties, but it also extends to dissimilar metals. Creating a reliable bond when the properties of two materials differ drastically is challenging, but much…
Welding in confined spaces is likely to be a familiar, if unpleasant, task for most welders. It can sometimes seem like most welding work needs to be done in an unairconditioned, unventilated broom closet and done to an object that can only be reached through a foot-by-foot hole in the…
The most popular arc welding processes are GMAW and GTAW. The GMAW process is faster; however, GTAW or TIG welding produces higher quality welds. For many industries; such as aerospace, the bar for quality welding requires the process be optimized. Meeting this demand begins with choosing the best materials. Therefore,…
In all industries with high-purity requirements, you will observe one thing in common — stainless steel pipes and tubings. The smooth finish and corrosion-resistant features have been ideal for avoiding contamination due to rusting, bacterial growth, or chemical mix-up. The metal is also heat and impact resistant, providing the required…
Heat plays a unique role in the production life cycle of a metal. It is a common factor when forming the weld or when altering the properties of the metal, such as— thermal expansion, hardness, metallurgical structure, electrical resistance, etc. However, the successful application of heat in metal comes from…
The world witnessed the pharmaceutical industry’s advance in recent years as the industry successfully developed multiple vaccines to fight the COVID-19 pandemic in less than a year. This success can be attributed to the exceptional progress of pharmaceutical research and development and technological advances in manufacturing. These technological advances can…
Food-grade, medical, or pharmaceutical manufacturing demands sanitary metalworking practices, as contamination can result from even a minor dent. For these applications, the choice of material, welding type, and finishing procedure all hold great importance. Stainless steel is a common choice in these industries because of its smooth finish and corrosion-resistant…
If you are performing a welding operation, you’re familiar with the term “purging,” which is simply the method of extracting oxygen from the welding scene to avoid the risk of oxidation. When TIG welding, purging prevents issues like pitting, cracking, and splatter from arising. Argon, the most notable purging gas,…
Among the variety of stainless steel, type 304 and 316 are the two most used in the commercial market. The grade 316 itself is a molybdenum-containing austenitic stainless steel. 316L is a modified version of 316 stainless steel where the letter “L” stands for “low-carbon.” The difference in carbon content…
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