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Mixed Metals Reactions: Danger in the ductwork

Under controlled conditions, aluminum and steel powders can be mixed to create a chemical reaction to produce heat for welding. If you mix these materials under uncontrolled conditions, you will want to call the fire department.

Publish date: April 10, 2003

Tech cell: Metals/Materials


On the road again: Heavy-duty-equipment fabricator ramps up

Contract manufacturer Morton Metalcraft talks about how it faces challenges in fabricating weldments and assemblies for heavy-duty equipment, including ramping up after a slowdown—with machines, manpower, and material, and revising material flow.

Publish date: November 9, 2004

Tech cell: Fab Stories


Specifying the sulfur content of 316L stainless steel for orbital welding: Weldability versus surface finish

The widespread use of autogenous (fusion) orbital gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) in the high-purity semiconductor and biopharmaceutical industries, combined with modern steel refining technology, has made it both desirable and practical to supply type 316L stainless steel with a restricted range of elemental sulfur.

Publish date: March 27, 2003

Tech cell: Tube and Pipe Fabrication


Notching tube and pipe: Examining three common methods

Tube and pipe can be notched with a variety of tools and machines, from saws to plasma cutters. For the hobbyist, the job shop, and the manufacturer, the most common machine tools used for making weld joints are the hole saw, the abrasive-belt notcher, and the end mill notcher.

Publish date: August 14, 2003

Tech cell: Tube and Pipe Fabrication