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There are 74 articles related to tube and pipe production.
If you’re a tube or pipe producer, you’re probably under constant pressure to cut costs. And you probably know that you can reduce your raw material costs by reducing the coil width, within reason, and the change will have little noticeable impact on the final product’s quality. However, this doesn’...
By: Jeff Shelton - www.thefabricator.com, 4/15/08
 This article has been viewed: 417 times.  Printed: 48 times
Finite element analysis (FEA) software developed specifically for roll forming can help tube producers determine the best forming process for tube (such as single-radius forming, edge forming, or partial-step forming). It also can help tube producers find forming problem areas and eliminate them.
By: Budi Francisco - www.thefabricator.com, 1/15/08
This article has been viewed: 1,116 times. Printed: 85 times
The high cost of stainless steel—especially the spikes caused by nickel surcharges—has caused many tube manufacturers’ customers to look for alternative alloys. What can tube producers expect after switching from a 300-series stainless to a less expensive alloy? It depends on the new alloy and the p...
By: Eric Lundin, Editor, TPJ-The Tube & Pipe Journal® - www.thefabricator.com, 12/11/07
This article has been viewed: 360 times. Printed: 60 times
Sorting through the myriad quality programs and manufacturing trends—total quality management, Six Sigma, lean manufacturing—can be a daunting challenge. Knowing which strategies to use and how to use them can deliver big results in a copper tube production facility.
By: David Liddle - www.thefabricator.com, 9/11/07
This article has been viewed: 1,416 times. Printed: 91 times
The use of high-strength materials is growing, and roll forming engineers and tooling designers who want to form this material successfully need to arm themselves with knowledge about these materials, their capabilities, and the limitations. Knowledge gained from press brake bending operations is us...
By: Baicheng Wen - www.thefabricator.com, 4/10/07
This article has been viewed: 3,512 times. Printed: 199 times
Five tube drawing methods are sinking, rod drawing, floating plug drawing, tethered plug drawing, and fixed plug drawing. Choosing the right method or combination of methods for a particular application requires understanding the characteristics of each. Tube producers also have a choice of ...
By: Laurence Shaheen - www.thefabricator.com, 3/13/07
This article has been viewed: 5,379 times. Printed: 188 times
Glen Stapleton relies on his experience in troubleshooting for more than 30 years to discuss the most pressing pilger mill maintenance issues—causes, cures, and tips to prevent breakdowns and get the machines up and running again when they do fail.
By: Glen Stapleton - www.thefabricator.com, 11/7/06
This article has been viewed: 3,769 times. Printed: 198 times
Dirt, rust, and wear, cost tube producers and fabricators millions of dollars annually, and they can be the bane of tube processes. Analyzing the criteria for selecting the lubricants can help you select the best lubricant extend tool life and improve bends.
By: Mike Pelham - www.thefabricator.com, 10/10/06
This article has been viewed: 2,649 times. Printed: 182 times
When Hastings Irrigation Pipe Co., a manufacturer of aluminum pipe, needed to replace its decades-old welding power supplies, it looked for units that could weld a variety of thicknesses at fast welding speeds. What it found were power supplies that allowed the company to run its mills faster and sa...
By: Eric Lundin, Editor, TPJ-The Tube & Pipe Journal® - www.thefabricator.com, 10/10/06
This article has been viewed: 4,974 times. Printed: 169 times
This article, Part II of a three-part series, discusses the different types of die set accelerators found in flying shear tube cutoff systems. It presents an overview of earlier accelerator technologies still in use today —cam link, assisted lift target, and air/oil units. It also discusses three co...
By: John Pavelec, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 8/8/06
This article has been viewed: 3,692 times. Printed: 178 times
Since 1945 family-owned and -operated Tarter Gate has grown in staff and sales as it has changed the design of its products. To keep up with sales, continue growing the company, and absorb as many rising costs as possible — particularly in steel and fuel prices — the company uses custom machines and...
By: Stephanie Vaughan, Contributing Writer - The FABRICATOR®, 8/8/06
This article has been viewed: 3,463 times. Printed: 155 times
Contrary to common opinion, a high production rate is not the key to success in making tube. Attempting to low-ball the price -- while cutting corners in maintenance and upgrades -- is a poor strategy in this industry. Columnist Bud Graham provides four production scenarios that compare various rat...
By: W.B. "Bud" Graham - www.thefabricator.com, 7/11/06
This article has been viewed: 1,723 times. Printed: 137 times
The cold mill pilgering process uses ring dies and a tapered mandrel to reduce tube cross sections by up to 90 percent. Because the process relies on large number of small forming steps, the result is tube or pipe that has nearly homogenous material characteristics. It is suitable for every metal.
By: Oliver Strehlau - www.thefabricator.com, 7/11/06
This article has been viewed: 6,412 times. Printed: 247 times
Bud Graham revisits his January/February column on problems that plague tube mills (or nearly any manufacturing company, for that matter) and shares some reader feedback. Also, he provides the runners-up and winner of a caption contest for a photo that also appeared in the January/February issue.
By: W.B. “Bud” Graham - The FABRICATOR®, 6/13/06
This article has been viewed: 1,210 times. Printed: 152 times
Although most tube and pipe producers don't get too involved in the regrind process, it is crucial—reconditioning roll tooling can extend its useful life by 15 or 20 times. The regrind process reduces the producer's overall out-of-pocket tooling expenses, while helping to ensure the tooling continue...
By: Chris Miller - www.thefabricator.com, 6/13/06
This article has been viewed: 1,939 times. Printed: 183 times
Rust, wear, and dirt cost tube fabricators and producers millions of dollars annually, and they can be the bane of tube processes. Analyzing the criteria for selecting the lubricant, cleaner, and rust preventative can help provide maximum protection.
www.thefabricator.com, 5/15/06
This article has been viewed: 1,626 times. Printed: 210 times
Although most tube and pipe producers don't get too involved in the regrind process, it is crucial—reconditioning roll tooling can extend its useful life by 15 or 20 times. The regrind process reduces the producer's overall out-of-pocket tooling expenses, while helping to ensure the tooling continue...
By: Chris Miller - www.thefabricator.com, 4/11/06
This article has been viewed: 2,410 times. Printed: 260 times
Modern flying shear tube cutoff systems comprise state-of-the-art mainframes, tools, and controllers. This article, Part I of a three-part series, discusses the different types of mainframes, their capabilities, and construction. It describes and includes images of the construction process from star...
By: John Pavelec, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 4/11/06
This article has been viewed: 2,665 times. Printed: 217 times
Problematic material? Yes, bad coil is out there … it could be mislabeled; the yield strength could vary from one part of the coil to another; it might have damaged edges; and so on. If your mill is producing bad tube, the problem might be the material, but don’t blame the material unless yo...
By: W.B. "Bud" Graham, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 4/11/06
This article has been viewed: 2,813 times. Printed: 211 times
A company bid and won a contract from a company who was previously sending its work to Mexico. The company bought a computer-controlled pipe cutting machine to automate the process and cut lead times.
By: Amanda Carlson, News Editor - The FABRICATOR®, 4/11/06
This article has been viewed: 1,452 times. Printed: 171 times
How can we make 2006 better than 2005? One way is to adopt a few work-related new year's resolutions. The author lists five factors that hold the industry back--factors that everyone should resolve to overcome for a successful year.
By: W.B. "Bud" Graham, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 1/10/06
This article has been viewed: 1,209 times. Printed: 158 times
Many tube cut-off machines have evolved to integrate end forming and bending capabilities that normally are considered secondary operations. The suitability of a cutting method to be integrated in-line with end forming and bending depends on each cutting method’s characteristics and the bending and ...
By: William Holyoak - www.thefabricator.com, 1/10/06
This article has been viewed: 3,561 times. Printed: 248 times
With the right equipment and proper setup, tube mills can produce dimple-free round tubing efficiently. A multistep process using a two shear blade makes a dimple-free cut, and an inline brush end finisher can be used to remove the ever-present clearance burrs, if needed
By: John J. Pavelec, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 12/13/05
This article has been viewed: 2,969 times. Printed: 241 times
An overview of the pressures faced by the tube and pipe producing industry in 2005 and the author's views on how 2006 will be similar, but with a greater emphasis on energy costs, conservation, and availability. Ends with a few reminders about tube mill maintenance and efficiency.
By: W.B. “Bud” Graham, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 12/13/05
This article has been viewed: 1,311 times. Printed: 169 times
Weld bead scarfing (cutting, removing, and disposing) exposes mill operators to numerous hazards, including cuts and burns from the scarf. Part I of this article discusses the reasons scarf is removed from tube and the mill parameters that affect the scarf removal process. Part II discusses a variet...
By: W.B. - The FABRICATOR®, 10/11/05
This article has been viewed: 4,010 times. Printed: 242 times
When properly selected and utilized, single-cut die sets can produce top-quality cut ends on square and rectangular tubing. This article discusses the criteria for selecting and using the die sets to achieve the best results.
By: John J. Pavelec, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 9/13/05
This article has been viewed: 5,189 times. Printed: 454 times
This article discusses the hazards associated with manually loading and unloading tube and pipe. It describes one company’s solution to making the process less hazardous.
By: Bill Brady, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 7/12/05
This article has been viewed: 3,318 times. Printed: 409 times
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By: Dr. Yunjiang Li and Harry Focht - www.thefabricator.com, 4/11/05
This article has been viewed: 3,591 times. Printed: 346 times
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By: John J. Pavelec, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 4/11/05
This article has been viewed: 2,928 times. Printed: 402 times
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By: Marvin Klein, Ph.D., and Tim Bodenhamer - www.thefabricator.com, 3/8/05
This article has been viewed: 6,800 times. Printed: 419 times
In a perfect world, quality assurance and certification of materials would not be issues. In the tube and pipe industry, however, flawless raw materials and finished goods are not givens.
By: Sharon M. Bentzley, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 10/12/04
This article has been viewed: 2,801 times. Printed: 439 times
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By: Dr. Vladimir Kachinskiy and Dr. Valeriy Krivenko, Contributing Writers - www.thefabricator.com, 7/13/04
This article has been viewed: 5,142 times. Printed: 465 times
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By: Bob Jackson, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 6/8/04
This article has been viewed: 2,352 times. Printed: 477 times
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By: Robert White, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 5/4/04
This article has been viewed: 4,406 times. Printed: 479 times
Stainless steels are inherently resistant to surface attack in mildly corrosive environments. However, when corrosion does occur, it can result in the formation of pits on the surface or within crevices of the part. Why does this situation develop, and what can be done to prevent catastrophic failu...
By: Carl R. Loper Jr., Ph.D., P.E., Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 5/4/04
This article has been viewed: 13,990 times. Printed: 1,480 times
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By: Kim Conant, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 1/29/04
This article has been viewed: 2,385 times. Printed: 360 times
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By: W.B. “Bud” Graham - www.thefabricator.com, 12/11/03
This article has been viewed: 5,433 times. Printed: 462 times
Since its founding in 1988 as a stamping job shop, the Kooima Co.’s equipment and services have evolved to meet the changing demands of its customers—always with the goal of providing them with one-stop shopping for all their primary metal fabricating needs.
The FABRICATOR®, 11/20/03
This article has been viewed: 6,830 times. Printed: 518 times
The introduction of lasers to the manufacturing process has changed the fabrication of tubing. Today, many manual processes can be replaced with laser processing techniques. Using the flexibility afforded by lasers, a bundle of raw tubing can be loaded into a laser tube cutter; parts can be cut with...
By: David Gilmore, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 11/20/03
This article has been viewed: 5,871 times. Printed: 676 times
The butler slipped through the pantry area with the warm milk and, after adding some arsenic, served the beverage to his master. The butler had been gradually increasing the amount of arsenic over many months, so the change in the milk’s taste wasn’t noticeable. Soon the mistress and her...
By: W.B. "Bud" Graham, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 10/23/03
This article has been viewed: 2,338 times. Printed: 513 times
All mechanical steel tubing has some amount of wall thickness variation. Wall variation in welded tubing results from the strip manufacturing and tube welding processes. Seamless tube, which is created from a hot billet of solid steel, has wall variation that results from tooling wear, bearing and s...
By: Wynn H. Kearns, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 8/28/03
This article has been viewed: 8,984 times. Printed: 865 times
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By: W.B. "Bud" Graham, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 8/28/03
This article has been viewed: 4,805 times. Printed: 549 times
The secret to developing successful roll tooling—whether for tube production or roll forming—and achieving maximum roll integrity is a simple but often overlooked notion: a comprehensive approach.
By: Dan Mennecke, Contributing Writer - The FABRICATOR®, 5/29/03
This article has been viewed: 4,818 times. Printed: 504 times
Editor's Note: This article is the second part of a two-part series about fin passes. Part I, which appeared in the March issue, discussed their location, what they do, and how they do it. Part II focuses on troubleshooting.
By: W.B. "Bud" Graham - www.thefabricator.com, 5/15/03
This article has been viewed: 3,246 times. Printed: 454 times
The fin pass was not the first time your father gave you five bucks for your allowance. The fin passes are those forming passes that immediately follow the breakdown or initial forming stages on a tube mill. Their role is paramount in the successful final presentation of the formed tubular section t...
By: W.B. - www.thefabricator.com, 4/10/03
This article has been viewed: 3,571 times. Printed: 487 times
A coil end joiner, shear welder, end welder, coil splicer, strip welder, shear and end welder, or butt welder—whatever you call it, it performs the same simple task coil after coil: It quickly shears strip ends, butts them, and provides a smooth ductile weld so that the newly joined coil can p...
By: Steve Shaffer, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 3/13/03
This article has been viewed: 5,247 times. Printed: 430 times
It's Monday morning after a long holiday weekend, and the first shift is starting with a bang. The slit coil supplier is late with your delivery, the second-shift maintenance person has called in sick, the mill operator is going to be late to work, and you wish you were still at the beach with the f...
By: W.B. "Bud" Graham, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 2/27/03
This article has been viewed: 3,046 times. Printed: 413 times
Using orbital welding equipment led to productivity gains in one of the nation's first fusion-welded underground pipelines.
By: Jerry Fireman, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 11/21/02
This article has been viewed: 4,081 times. Printed: 508 times
This article discusses the importance of new technology in the roll forming industry, especially in welded contoured tubing. The author discusses the process of welding contoured tubing all the way through to the end product.
By: Werner Wasmer, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 2/28/02
This article has been viewed: 4,129 times. Printed: 423 times
Lots of strength, lots of uses: Ti-6AL-4V, combined with the flowforming process can make sense for a wealth of industrial and consumer applications.
By: George Durfee, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 2/14/02
This article has been viewed: 3,273 times. Printed: 858 times
This article discusses three main criteria that govern tube mill tooling—design, materials used in their construction, and alignment of tooling on the mill. Discusses advancements in design due to CAD technology; experimental use of ceramic and plastic materials for making tooling; and the use of su...
By: Robert Stroud, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 11/29/01
This article has been viewed: 2,534 times. Printed: 478 times
The article outlines factors for consideration when changing material type, grade, coatings, efficient speed requirements, specialty shapes, etc. Special consideration is given to the difference in speed between the minor relief angle and the root diameter.
By: David Jenkins Jr., Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 11/29/01
This article has been viewed: 2,199 times. Printed: 456 times
This article covers the application of single-cut and dimple-free cutoff shear technologies as they are applied to contemporary high-speed tube mills.
By: John J. Pavelec, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 10/25/01
This article has been viewed: 3,537 times. Printed: 457 times
This article reviews processes that were technological advances in tube welding years ago but still have a bearing on how tube producers do their jobs today.
By: Bernard Mannion, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 10/25/01
This article has been viewed: 5,079 times. Printed: 891 times
Need a tutorial on how to select the proper tube mill tooling for all kinds of jobs? Getting the right tools in place for a particular product can make a world of difference in the final product.
By: Baicheng Wen, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 10/11/01
This article has been viewed: 2,883 times. Printed: 481 times
This article discusses the prevention of problems associated with tube mill tooling, touching on maintaining tooling, as well as troubleshooting common problems that may arise during the tube production process.
By: Chris Miller, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 10/11/01
This article has been viewed: 2,829 times. Printed: 467 times
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By: Ray Miller, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 9/17/01
This article has been viewed: 6,426 times. Printed: 789 times
In today's competitive market, two of the most important considerations for high-quality production are proper roll tooling setup and mill alignment.
By: Dan Ventura, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 9/17/01
This article has been viewed: 4,368 times. Printed: 540 times
This article, reprinted from the January/February 1999 issue of TPJ-The Tube & Pipe Journal, is based on excerpts from Thermatool Corp.'s "High Frequency Pipe & Tube Welding Manual."
By: H. Arthur Link, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 9/4/01
This article has been viewed: 4,925 times. Printed: 495 times
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By: Rick Costello, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 9/4/01
This article has been viewed: 5,956 times. Printed: 576 times
This article separates the RF generator into seven major subassemblies and then gives tips for finding and preventing problems in each subassembly.
By: Ed Kurtz, Contributing Writer - The FABRICATOR®, 9/4/01
This article has been viewed: 5,117 times. Printed: 1,521 times
Edge treatment of coil strip before it enters a tube and pipe mill, called skiving, is a rapidly advancing technology. Improving the coil edge before it is welded helps increase the quality of the seam join and helps prevent rejected tube or pipe.
By: Austen B. Barnes, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 9/4/01
This article has been viewed: 3,699 times. Printed: 757 times
Tubemakers looking to improve operations at the front of the mill should consider factors such as coil preparation before feeding it into the tube mill—end joining, removal of overthickness, burr up/down condition, and accumulation.
By: Lee Kothera, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 9/4/01
This article has been viewed: 3,357 times. Printed: 772 times
Tube mill operators face a variety of challenges everyday in their efforts to produce high-quality tubing in a cost effective and productive way.
By: Robert Sladky, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 8/16/01
This article has been viewed: 5,097 times. Printed: 553 times
Eddy current testing offers several features that makers of welded tube may find to their liking—in particular, high throughput speeds and sensitive flaw detection.
By: Tim Brown, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 8/16/01
This article has been viewed: 4,457 times. Printed: 455 times
Tube mill changeovers involve more than just tooling. Several variables…
By: Robert Sladky, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 7/26/01
This article has been viewed: 2,548 times. Printed: 472 times
Reducing scrap when converting strip to finished tube is a huge step in bettering your bottom line.
By: W.B. "Bud" Graham, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 7/26/01
This article has been viewed: 4,521 times. Printed: 571 times
Not all laser welded tubes are created equal. Know what to look for in the final product to ensure that you're buying quality and not just an imposter.
By: Frank Fenton, Contributing Writer - The FABRICATOR®, 7/12/01
This article has been viewed: 5,378 times. Printed: 827 times
A number of elements contribute to the success and failure of pilgering seamless tube. An analysis of the finished product and consideration of these processes can help a shop choose the right tooling for the process.
By: Glen Stapleton, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 5/30/01
This article has been viewed: 3,987 times. Printed: 906 times
This article is aimed not at tube producers, but at fabricators of tubing, to provide an overview of the process.
By: Henry Niedzwecki, Contributing Writer - The FABRICATOR®, 5/30/01
This article has been viewed: 5,499 times. Printed: 512 times
Preparing the edge of a metal strip properly before it enters an electric resistance welding tube mill makes a huge difference in the quality of the final product. Make sure your prep methods match your quality requirements.
By: Lew Warren, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 5/30/01
This article has been viewed: 6,706 times. Printed: 558 times
Hydroformed and rectangular cross-section tubes have become popular for new truck and sport utility vehicle (SUV) frames, engine cradles, roof pillars, and suspension members.
By: Thomas Kugler and Gerry Hermann, Contributing Writers - www.thefabricator.com, 5/15/01
This article has been viewed: 3,941 times. Printed: 574 times
Details are everything when you're manufacturing stainless steel pipe to exacting specifications.
By: Frank Fenton, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 3/26/01
This article has been viewed: 6,812 times. Printed: 1,020 times
The basic steps of general preventive maintenance and troubleshooting for both vacuum tube and solid-state high frequency (HF) welders should assist in keeping welders online and producing pipe or tube.
By: Ray Cagganello, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 2/19/01
This article has been viewed: 5,900 times. Printed: 473 times
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