Semiconductor manufacturing has become more complex, with today’s chips requiring nanometer-level precision. Additionally, the range of exotic materials used in the manufacturing process, alongwith the specialized skills and required technology to create a semiconductor chip have also expanded. As global demand increases, manufacturers can struggle to adhere to quality standards….
The history of TIG welding in aerospace begins with Russell Meredith of Northrop Aircraft Corporation developing the process in the 1940s to facilitate aluminum and magnesium alloy welding. Since then, TIG welding has expanded to almost every manufacturing industry. The welding process has evolved to incorporate advanced technologies that make…
Natural gas liquids production has seen immense growth in the past few decades. As the largest global producer, the U.S. has more than doubled its natural gas liquids production since 2008. Yet, a common misconception persists about what makes it different from LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas). Natural gas liquids are…
Nuclear power, a prominent energy source in the United States, contributes nearly 20% of total U.S. electricity generation. With 94 nuclear reactors operating across 28 states, the industry has increased its focus on the safety of nuclear components and structures to ensure public safety. One component that requires special attention…
Liquified natural gas (LNG) is simply methane gas that is cryogenically cooled to transform into a liquid state to decrease its volume and make long-distance gas transport easier. LNG serves a diverse range of applications—from residential or commercial heating to electricity generation. It is also a low-carbon option when compared…
The term “carbon steel” refers to steels with varied carbon concentrations. As one of the most widely used metals, carbon steel occurs in daily applications ranging from simple household appliances to bridges and pipelines. The popularity of carbon steel is attributable to its strength and toughness, as well as its…
Typically, gas riser pipes help transport fluids to higher elevations. Engineers originally developed riser pipes for oil and gas drilling and as supply mains for vertical transportation. Gas riser pipes experience extreme pressure, so the quality and strength of the joints hold major importance. Due to the nature of use,…
Innovative technologies allow manufacturers to build infrastructures like oil and gas pipelines in remote locations. However, while performing tasks such as welding can be easy in a machine shop with a controlled environment, on-site setups are more complicated. Thanks to technologies like orbital welding, manufacturers can achieve high-quality results even…
Cryogenic components enable the transport and storage of LNG, a super cold fuel with temperatures as low as -260°F. Due to these extreme conditions, careful material selection is necessary to retain cryogenic properties. Welding can present a challenge for cryogenic applications because the process can weaken joints by altering the…
The term “carbon steel” represents a broad category of steel with a range of carbon content. Recognized for its impressive strength and durability, industries including shipbuilding, pipeline construction, railway development, and many others have made carbon steel their material of choice. Given the variability of constituent elements, though, welding carbon…
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