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The Tube and Pipe Journal December 2013
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.
Technology Spotlight: Quick-release hose clamp seals 360 degrees
- By Eric Lundin
- Jan 13, 2014
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Article
Need to connect a flexible hose to a rigid metal nipple? The worm gear clamp has been the standard for decades, but they aren’t ideal for the soft, thin-wall tubing used in aircraft environmental control systems.
Fabricator switches saw blade, improves throughput
- By Eric Lundin
- Dec 2, 2013
- Sawing
- Article
When fabricator SF Tube Inc. noticed a falling productivity in its welding department, it discovered poorly cut tube that required an added step, end facing, before welding. The band saw blade was the culprit, which led to one change, a different brand, but ultimately a handful of improvements in productivity.
Cutoff choices for tube, pipe producers
- By Alberto Caletti and Andrea Anesi
- Dec 2, 2013
- Tube and Pipe Production
- Article
Like any mechanical system, a mill can run only as fast as its slowest component. Understanding the advantages and disadvantages of various cutoff systems is the first step in making sure the cutoff keeps up with the rest of the mill.
Electronic sensors augment error-proofing, quality control programs
- By Dave Bird
- Dec 2, 2013
- Testing and Measuring
- Article
Manufacturing is changing—the old hands are retiring, and many left the industry suddenly in the wake of the 2009 downturn. The workforce is smaller and less experienced than before, yet the demands for quality and consistency have never been higher. Electronic sensing and measuring systems can help with inspection and error-proofing in this demanding situation.
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- The Fabricator Podcast
- Published:
- 04/30/2024
- Running Time:
- 53:00
Seth Feldman of Iowa-based Wertzbaugher Services joins The Fabricator Podcast to offer his take as a Gen Zer...
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