While the advantages of automation are apparent across a wide range of industries and applications, its contribution to manufacturing has fundamentally changed the way things are produced. Not only has automation increased production speed, but it has also improved quality while lowering costs. Recent advances in IoT and cobots have…
Hygiene and sanitation are critical requirements in industries like biopharmaceuticals and food processing, where contamination is an ever-present concern. Consequently, during component design and fabrication, welding should be performed so that it does not compromise the chemistry of the processed product or encourage bacterial contamination. To guide the welders and…
Pressure vessels are used across industries that employ chemical processing —including oil and gas, chemical, and food and beverage processing—and, consequently, they require high-quality fabrication. Under high-temperature and high-pressure, weak points in the assembly (such as joints) can fail. When welding industrial scale pressure vessels, operators must implement precise weld…
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…
In most cases, welders would prefer to weld closely-related metals because welding dissimilar metals increases the possibility of inconsistencies. In many applications, though, different metals must be welded. Two common scenarios for welding dissimilar metals include: When two components must be attached: for instance, plant pipes attached to tanks or…
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…
Welding is a process that requires critical handling to achieve excellent results. The term “ID purging” is often heard in the welding industry. Purging aims to remove the residual oxygen from inside the weld zone to help reduce oxidation and enhance corrosion resistance. In the case of pipe and tube…
Automated system implementations in the welding industry have grown as more manufacturers utilize Industry 5.0 practices. The continued evolution of welding technology depends on the manufacturer’s ability to monitor, collect, and analyze weld data to identify welding process efficiency, effectiveness, and improvement opportunities. With a remote welding pendant, welding process…
While industrial manufacturing processes have changed over the centuries, the core idea of industry remains the same: to manufacture products that make life easier. Throughout the history of manufacturing, radical ideas have periodically emerged to change the course of industry. For instance, in modern manufacturing, the first industrial revolution (Industry…
What do you think of when you hear the term “welding”? You may think of different weld types and weld preparation—equipment like a welding machine. Welding machines offer enhanced control, precision, and efficiency to ensure reliable, high-quality welds. However, these machines also require care and maintenance. A regular welding machine…
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