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HotPurge, developed by Huntingdon Fusion Techniques HFT, is an inflatable pipe purging system for use with high-strength steel pipe joints that require pre- and postweld heating temperatures as high as 572 degrees F for lengthy periods. The inflatable seals at each end of the system are...
The spread of COVID-19 has ushered in a completely new era, one in which many industries came to a standstill as revenue collapsed, many more workers than usual found themselves unemployed, and manufacturing activity across the board nosedived. Yet, some of these trends reversed course pretty quickly.
K series tube bending machines from transfluid now can be controlled with a touch panel. For instance, the comparison of target and actual values for all axes can be displayed. Control of the length tolerance and rotation decreases operator involvement during tube manufacture. In addition, bending...
Few know adversity as well as Johnny Buscema, who lost his job as a CEO and all of his personal assets at the same time. Although homeless, he never lost hope. He started over with nothing, becoming a success again with SAFE Structure Designs and a new tube fabrication business model: mobile platforms for aircraft maintenance.
Haven Mfg. offers the 2020 SecureCut CNC system. It can be retrofitted to the company’s tube cutoff machines (up to 40 years old in good mechanical condition) to prevent aging electronics from putting critical production at risk of long-term interruption. The retrofit can extend the life and...
Bechem Lubrication Technology has introduced a line of specialty lubricants for tube and pipe manufacturers. Core products include engineered greases designed to help reduce the effect of coolant contamination in mill bearings. The lubricants are suitable for use in ERW, seamless, and pilger mill...
The Offshore Pipeline Construction Industry: Activity Modeling and Cost Estimation in the United States Gulf of Mexico by Mark Kaiser presents the technical concepts and economic calculations for offshore pipeline engineers. The book covers flow assurance, development strategies on pipeline...
Taurus Fabrication, Grass Valley, Calif., expands its capabilities with a new laser cutting machine that can cut tube.
SituationEvery business owner understands the need to diversify. Larry Rouse, owner of three companies, knows this and continuously looks for opportunities to expand the reach of his businesses. Two of the companies in Rouse’s portfolio, Global Innovative Defense Inc. and Powder Coating...
Olympus has introduced the AxSEAM portable phased-array ultrasonic scanner for the inspection of long seam welds in oil and gas pipes, pressure vessels, and wind towers. Features include toolless probe holders and patented dome-shaped wheels. The new ScanDeck module employs LED indicators that...
The COVID-19 pandemic has created several shortages, including bicycles. Some of the shortages were based on needs and others on panic buying; some have abated and some are likely to be with us for months.
Lincoln Electric has expanded the features and capabilities of the PIPEFAB welding system with the launch of new software updates. More than 20 new language options have been added. In addition, users now can set restrictions to critical weld process parameters such as WFS, amps, volts, and...
BLM GROUP USA’s Smart bender is an all-electric, CNC bending machine for wires and tubes up to 1.1 in. It offers a compact layout and a variety of loading/unloading options that enable nonstop operation and the capability to run without a dedicated operator. It is suitable for bending complicated...
Mazak Optonics Corp. has introduced the FT-150 Fiber laser cutting machine for processing small- to medium-diameter tubes. Features include a proprietary agile U-axis, a 2.5D cutting head with focus detection, and a programmable B-axis angle. It offers extrusion tapping, which uses a rotary spindle...
Although orbital welding technology isn’t new, it continues to evolve, becoming ever more capable and versatile, especially for pipe welds. An interview with Tom Hammer, a journeyman welder at Axenics, Middleton, Mass., reveals some of the many ways this technology can be used to solve difficult welding challenges.
The Fabricator is North America's leading magazine for the metal forming and fabricating industry. The magazine delivers the news, technical articles, and case histories that enable fabricators to do their jobs more efficiently. The Fabricator has served the industry since 1970.
start your free subscriptionIn this episode of The Fabricator Podcast, Caleb Chamberlain, co-founder and CEO of OSH Cut, discusses his company’s...
The Tube and Pipe Association focuses on the unique needs of tube and pipe producing and fabricating professionals.
Follow the link below to find a TPA member supplier near you.