Have you ever taken a moment to consider the time and effort, as well as money, your company spends on qualifying welding procedures? If you have, then you may realise, as many companies have, that there’s a better approach to this process—hire a company that spcialises in pre-qualified welding procedures to do the work for [...]

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It’s no secret welding inspection and supervision are important aspects of any mining business to ensure a high quality final product that promotes efficiency, safety and high return on investment for the company. If your product is not up to standards you could end up dealing with the following scenario:
Poor Standards = Repair/Replacement of Part/Component [...]

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Suitable for welding various materials and plate thicknesses, submerged arc welding is considered an economical, efficient process. Yet, in the search for fine tuning this process, obvious solutions have been ignored in favor of exotic and expensive welding heads and power sources. Applying sound expertise and creative insight can lead to less costly solutions.
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Is field pipe welding stuck on Stick welding? While other industries that weld in the field have moved from SMAW to some type of faster process – typically the GMAW (MIG) or FCAW (flux cored) process – the pipe welding industry still relies heavily on the Stick electrode. Why?
Some people erroneously question the integrity of [...]

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An understanding of the benefits and drawbacks of each form of nondestructive examination can help you choose the best method for your application
By Charles Hayes
The philosophy that often guides the fabrication of welded assemblies and structures is “to assure weld quality.” However, the term “weld quality” is relative. The application determines what is good or [...]

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Codes, specifications, and contract documents provide fabrication requirements that must be maintained when applied to welded construction. However, some provisions are perceived as “requirements” when they are not applicable, or when alternatives are permitted. Under these conditions, it is prudent to carefully evaluate such “requirements” and, when appropriate, consider alternatives that may provide fabrications of [...]

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