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The Tube and Pipe Journal July\August 2004
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.
Tips for welding preparation
- By Bill Sandford and Bill Atkinson
- Aug 10, 2004
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Article
The increasing use of advanced equipment and applications (such as orbital welding for high-purity systems) requires better weld preparation. A thorough understanding of equipment, tool bits, and materials—including advanced alloys—helps to achieve better end prep.
Is your bend good enough?
- By Eric Lundin
- Jul 13, 2004
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Article
Bending tube or pipe so the finished product conforms to one of two bending standards can help to reduce rejects and improve relations between fabricators and their customers. The standards can facilitate the use of bending terms, and promote an understanding of bending tolerances and acceptable defects before starting a bending project.
Bending and handling tube
- By Mike Bollheimer
- Jul 13, 2004
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Article
Three main types of tube bending equipment are dedicated, CNC, and automated bending cells. Understanding the advantages of each is crucial to deciding which type to purchase.
MIAB welding of thick-walled pipe ends
- By Dr. Vladimir Kachinskiy
- Jul 13, 2004
- Tube and Pipe Production
- Article
Various methods are used for welding pipe, including electric shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), submerged arc welding (SAW), and flash end welding. Another efficient process is magnetically impelled arc butt (MIAB) welding. Current technology and equipment allow MIAB welding of pipes with wall...
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- 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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