PNEUMATIC TESTING
The code requires all vessels to be pressure tested before they can be stamped and certified. The standard pressure test is a hydrostatic test, in which the vessel is…
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#METALMARKETUPDATE – October 2025
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in September for the seventh consecutive month, following a two-month expansion preceded by 26 straight months of contraction, say the nation’s supply executives…
BENEFITS OF A SPECIALTY TURNKEY SERVICE PROVIDER
Know Your Metal (Pt. 4): Duplex Stainless – Strong but Stubborn Previously in the Series… Over the last few months, we’ve worked our way through carbon steel, stainless steel, and…
WELD SYMBOLS
Weld symbols are critical in any ASME code design and technical drawing. They serve as a universal language between the designer, customer, and the welder, ensuring that all requirements for each…
#METALMARKETUPDATE – SEPTEMBER 2025
The ISM Manufacturing PMI registered 48.7 percent in August, a 0.7 percentage point increase compared to the 48 percent recorded in July. The overall economy continued in expansion for the…
Benefits of a Specialty Turnkey Service Provider
Know Your Metal (Pt. 3): High-Nickel Alloys – The Divas of Durability Previously in the Series… We began this series with carbon steel, a reliable and forgiving material that’s still…
