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The Tube and Pipe Journal April/May 2003
The Tube and Pipe Journal became the first magazine dedicated to serving the metal tube and pipe industry in 1990. Today, it remains the only North American publication devoted to this industry, and it has become the most trusted source of information for tube and pipe professionals.
Dealing with internal pressure in free hydraulic bulging
- By Atsushi Shirayori
- Jun 12, 2003
- Hydroforming
- Article
For hydraulic tube bulging, direct pressure control is the most commonly used process. Pressure control allows engineers to determine the correct capacity hydraulic system and, more importantly, prevent tube rupture. However, inflow control, or control of the volume of fluid inside the tube, theoretically could be another viable hydroforming process. Finite element analysis has shown that inflow control could allow engineers to more accurately predict deformation behavior and therefore enhance the hydroforming process.
Roll form tooling tryout and troubleshooting
- By Dan Mennecke
- May 29, 2003
- Tube and Pipe Production
- Article
The secret to developing successful roll tooling—whether for tube production or roll forming—and achieving maximum roll integrity is a simple but often overlooked notion: a comprehensive approach.
Batter up! Turning an aluminum tube into a baseball bat
- By Eric Lundin and Kevin Cole
- May 29, 2003
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Article
Lengths of extruded 7000-series aluminum tubing, in 2- to 3-in. diameters, are drawn, swaged, and further processed to form lightweight, durable bats for America's favorite pastime.
Automotive motives
- By Brad Vigar
- May 29, 2003
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Article
Today's automotive industry is more competitive than ever. To compete with the European, Mexican, and Asian markets, the U.S. market must become more aggressive in finding ways to cut costs.
Defibrillators—Should you have one in your workplace?
- By Vicki Bell
- May 29, 2003
- Safety
- Article
This article explores the facts about AEDs, the legalities surrounding their use by laypersons, and guidelines for implementing an AED program in the workplace.
Producing holes in tubing
- By Todd Bryson
- May 15, 2003
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Article
Need to put a hole in a tube? This article provides an overview of tube punching and tube piercing, exploring the different variations of each method and comparing the two methods on cost, safety, and flexibility.
Inspecting welds on complex tube forms
- By Dan DeVries and Jim Cox
- May 15, 2003
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Article
Eddy current has long been used for inspecting straight seamless or welded tubing. New developments allow the use of this technology to inspect complex tube forms as well.
Solving the mysteries of the fin pass—Part 2
- By W.B. "Bud" Graham
- May 15, 2003
- Tube and Pipe Production
- Article
Editor's Note: This article is the second part of a two-part series about fin passes. Part I discusses their location, what they do, and how they do it. Part II focuses on troubleshooting.
- Podcasting
- Podcast:
- The Fabricator Podcast
- Published:
- 04/16/2024
- Running Time:
- 63:29
In this episode of The Fabricator Podcast, Caleb Chamberlain, co-founder and CEO of OSH Cut, discusses his company’s...
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