#METALMARKETUPDATE – SEPTEMBER ’24
Before we dive into the numbers, here’s a little lighthearted ASME Code humor for you. Why was the ASME Codebook always invited to parties? Because it knew how to set…
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Allowable Stress
ASME code design rules use an allowable stress design philosophy. In this type of engineering design, the true expected loads are defined, and a stress in each component is calculated…
Quality Program
The ASME code requires each fabricator that builds or repairs ASME code equipment to have a quality program in place. A written quality manual is required for the program, which…
#METALMARKETUPDATE – JULY ’24
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ASME Code Forms
A “Form U-1 Manufacturer’s Data Report” is like a birth certificate for a pressure vessel. It certifies who fabricated the vessel, the thickness and materials of most components, and the…
#METALMARKETUPDATE – JUNE ’24
In May, ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) stood at 48.7 percent, a decrease of 0.5 percentage points from April’s 49.2 percent (i.e. a PMI reading above 50 means expansion, while below…
