Content tagged with "beveling"
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Article
August 8, 2007
8 FAQs about orbital FCAW
Mechanized, or orbital, gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) of pipe was first introduced about 40 years ago, largely in response to the need for high-quality welds, repeatability, and zero defects for the large number of nuclear power generator plants being constructed at that time. Weld-out time... Read more...
Article
March 13, 2007
Up with energy prices and wind towers
The recent surges in gasoline and natural gas prices have reawakened many Americans' interest in alternative energy resources. Aerisyn LLC, a metal fabricator, faced the energy challenge head-on by opening a new wind tower manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, Tenn., in August 2005. It had... Read more...
Article
April 11, 2005
Incorporating beveling economically
It's first important to know why and how beveling is used, and the key is realizing that joint design is process-dependent. In other words, you can't use a certain joint configuration from a book for just any process. Changing your welding process will affect the impact beveling has on... Read more...
Article
November 20, 2003
Tips to follow before you start beveling
Before starting your next beveling project, use the following tips on grinder and wheel selection to help make sure you're as productive as possible. Size and Weight Most fabricators use 4 1/2- to 6-inch small-angle grinders for small- to moderate-sized bevels, and 7- to 9-in.... Read more...
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