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Articles tagged with "edges"

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	Don't rule out plasma for cutting aluminum: Clearing up the misconceptions By: Michael Bishop, Contributing Writer In any discussion about how to cut metal, plasma cutting is right up there with laser and waterjet. The technology gets a bad rap, though, when the discussion turns to cutting aluminum. There are five preconceptions that many fabricators have about turning to plasma to cut aluminum. But according to three experts, new plasma cutting systems produce good results on aluminum. Publish date: January 27, 2009 Tech cell: Plasma Cutting
	Skelp edge preparation for manufacturing ERW pipe By: Lew Warren, Contributing Writer 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. Publish date: May 30, 2001 Tech cell: Tube and Pipe Production
	Examining electric resistance weld nuggets in tube and pipe: Using the microscope to study weld characteristics By: Lew Warren, Contributing Writer An in-depth examination of electric resistance welding nuggets as a quality control step in the manufacturing of high-strength tube and pipe used for pressure applications Publish date: April 24, 2001 Tech cell: Resistance Welding