Metalworking often requires the application of extreme heat to make the metal malleable. Heating metal causes its molecules move faster, which makes the metal easier to shape the way you want. Unfortunately, working with extreme heat creates additional workplace dangers that could become deadly. Heat is often created by gas, and gas containers could explode. […]
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ASME Certification – What is it and what does it mean?
What Are AMSE Certifications, and Why Are They So Important? “What is is an ASME certification?” is a common question asked by a wide range of laypersons, and it is time to delve into these certifications more thoroughly. The more a company (and its employees) know about these certifications and what they mean, the better off […]
Applications of Stainless Steel Pipe Fitting Across Various Industries
Stainless steel has existed since the early 1900s, and since that time, it has become one of the most commonly used materials in the world for its durability, workability and aesthetics. In the past, stainless steel was vulnerable to corrosion and had various other drawbacks. This led to researchers creating other alloys that might work […]
An Overview of Flange Manufacturing and Welding
The process of flanges manufacturing is quite complex and must be adhered to rigorously if the manufacturer is to create high-quality components. It is critical for all metal fabricators performing manufacturing and welding of flanges to use high-quality materials from reliable vendors and to have plenty of quality control practices in place to ensure all […]
What You Should Know About Mill Test Reports
Mill test reports are a service many metal fabricators offer to their customers to assure them they are getting high-quality materials. A mill test report is a document that certifies the physical and chemical properties of a piece of metal and states that the metal in question complies with the standards of international industrial organizations. […]