Systems and Organization in the Field
System si-st?m Noun a set of things working together as parts of a mechanism or an interconnecting network. a set of principles or procedures according to which something is done;…
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#METALMARKETUPDATE – FEBRUARY ’23
The ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) fell to 47.4 in January, the lowest seen since May 2020. This is the third consecutive contraction in factory activity, for what is assumed to…
Seal vs. Strength Welds
Heat exchanger tube end welds can be specified as strength welds or seal welds. What is the difference? The tube to tubesheet joint is a critical component of the exchanger…
#METALMARKETUPDATE – JANUARY ’23
The ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) fell for the second straight month to 48.4 in December, following a score of 49 in November. The reading shows further contraction in factory activity,…
Field Repair Work: The Human Factor
This is likely the toughest expectation of all to “manage” when it comes to work in the field. From sleep deprivation to problems at home; from disagreements with co-workers to…
ASME Code Committees
New editions of the ASME Code are published every two years, with hundreds of updates, edits, and amendments. With 13 different sections and thousands of total pages, it is a…
