Materials in the oil and gas industry (and other chemical processing industries) should offer resistance to corrosion, high temperature, and high pressure. Additionally, they should possess excellent strength characteristics and be easy to fabricate. Carbon steel has been the industry standard for piping and tubing, but it can be corrosive…
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. …
Cladding and overlay are commonly used terms in welding. In manufacturing, the cladding and overlay processes are implemented to enhance the strength of pipe, tubes, or similar components being fused. Because the terms are similar, however, they are often used interchangeably. This article will discuss the difference between the cladding…
In manufacturing, clean rooms are defined by the clarity of air and acceptable concentration of airborne particles. As a result of industry purity specifications established by standards such as ISO clean room standards, clean rooms can provide the ideal operating environment to allow processes like welding to yield high-purity results—especially…
The terms “orbital welding” and “automated welding” are often used interchangeably. While not altogether inaccurate, there are more aspects to orbital welding than process automation. Although automated machines, weld heads, and controllers are a normal part of orbital GTAW welding, manual supervision and adjustments remain essential aspects of orbital welding. …
Welding terminologies can seem broad and confusing even to those with several years of welding experience. If you are interested in welding or a career in orbital welding, it is important to know the basics. We are here to help. Although technicalities across manual welding and orbital welding may differ,…
Manufacturers seek the highest level of quality and integrity for their final products. Achieving this, however, is a major challenge that technicians face. It requires thorough preparation and focused attention on material selection, machining, and cleanliness. Cleanliness must extend to the operating environment and the chosen equipment and materials. When…
Over the past few decades, increased automation has influenced the welding process. For instance, mechanized welding systems like orbital welding improve productivity with enhanced speed, control, and precision. Additionally, orbital welding components like weld heads and monitoring systems have made it easier for welders to work from remote locations while…
Large-scale welding operations seek technologies that offer greater productivity, safety, and cost-efficiency. They’ve found that performing welds with an automated process can enhance precision and control, which is difficult to achieve with manual welding. Additionally, automated processes have enabled operators to weld in spaces with tight clearances. However, automation sometimes…
Manufacturers turn to pressure vessels when an application requires high-pressure storage or processing of liquids or gas. As a result, pressure vessels are used across a wide range of industries, including food and beverage, biopharmaceuticals, and oil and gas. While pressure vessels are essentially closed containers, their various applications make…
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