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Pierre Huot
Xiris Automation Inc.
1016 Sutton Drive C5
Burlington, ON Canada Canada
905-331-6660
Troubleshooting, traceability for tube, pipe producers
- By Pierre Huot
- Jun 2, 2015
- Tube and Pipe Production
- Article
The adage “two heads are better than one” can be applied to tube and pipe mill monitoring systems. Monitoring the forming process is a good idea, and monitoring the welding process is too, but using a combination system that measures both yields additional benefits.
Laser-based skelp edge inspection enhances quality control from the start
- By Pierre Huot
- Oct 25, 2013
- Tube and Pipe Production
- Article
As demands for higher tensile steel increase, width consistency and edge quality are increasingly important because high-strength material does not form like soft grades of steel. Using a precise system for evaluating coil dimensions and edge quality is more important now than ever before.
What are the differences between quality control and quality assurance?
- By Pierre Huot
- Jul 20, 2011
- Shop Management
- Article
The terms quality control and quality assurance are often used interchangeably, but they are not synonymous. Quality assurance is a big-picture program executed by company management; quality control is a small-picture initiative that takes place on the production floor. Understanding these programs, and their roles, is critical in making sure the respective staffs carry out their duties effectively.
Increasing efficiency of HFI tube and pipe mills
- By Pierre Huot
- Sep 16, 2008
- Tube and Pipe Production
- Article
Manufacturing welded tube and pipe efficiently requires controlling several variables. The material type, gauge, edge condition, tooling setup, and weld heat are just a few of the factors that quality control managers, mill supervisors, and operators must pay attention to in their efforts to...
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- 03/05/2024
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- 65:35
After Ludlow Manufacturing Inc. (LMI) received The Fabricator's 2024 Industry Award, Todd Ludlow, founder and president of the...
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