#METALMARKETUPDATE – JULY ’21
The ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) continues to reflect a robust recovery, chiming in at a 60.6 mark, a slight decrease from May’s 61.2. Overall, the manufacturing sector is struggling to keep…
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SUPPLEMENTAL PROCESSING EQUIPMENT (AGITATORS / MIXERS) – #METALMARKETUPDATE – June ’21
It is very common in the world of static pressure equipment to utilize processing equipment installed in vessels and tanks to help stir the contents. Typically, these are called agitators…
Non-Destructive Testing Methods: Liquid penetrant testing (PT)
Like magnetic particle testing, this is a surface-only inspection method that can find imperfections such as cracks, surface porosity, seams, laps, etc. Unlike MT, it can be used on magnetic…
Non-Destructive Testing Methods: Eddy Current Testing
Eddy current testing (ECT) is a procedure commonly used to inspect heat exchanger and boiler tubing. This method uses the principals of electromagnetic induction to detect flaws or wall loss…
Non-Destructive Testing Methods: Ultrasonic Testing – Part 2
We previously discussed how straight beam ultrasonic testing (UT) can be used for inspection and thickness measurement of plates and other flat objects. Welds cannot usually be inspected with straight…
Non-Destructive Testing Methods: Ultrasonic Testing – Part 1
Ultrasonic Testing (UT) is a volumetric testing method that can detect flaws inside a material without them being open to the surface. Several different forms of UT are commonly used,…
