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 – AUGUST 2025
The ISM Manufacturing PMI was 48 percent in July, a 1-percentage point decrease compared to the 49 percent recorded in June. The overall economy continued in expansion for the 63rd…
Benefits of a Specialty Turnkey Service Provider
New Series Introduction: Know Your Metal! At Ward, we work with a wide range of materials—from shiny stainless to stubborn duplex to the occasional high-nickel diva. And while our welders,…
