Lincoln Electric introduces pipeline welding productivity seminar

February 17, 2010

Lincoln Electric is offering a day-long Pipeline Welding Productivity Seminar intended for pipeline industry professionals. The session takes place Tuesday, March 16, from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the company's corporate headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio

With the growing demand in energy markets, rehabilitation of existing infrastructure and construction of new cross-country and subsea pipelines will continue to increase, the company says. The seminar will focus on this topic, as well as safety, productivity and quality.

The one-day session will cover:

• A comprehensive overview of the pipeline market
• Solutions to common pipeline welding challenges
• Welding consumables selection
• Understanding hydrogen cracking
• Automating your welding processes
• Ways to increase overall productivity
• An update on the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety
• Administration's (PHMSA) latest findings

Session topics will be followed by welding demonstrations and facility tours.

For more information on this free informational seminar or to reserve a spot, contact Lincoln Electric at (216) 383-8355.