Most pressure vessels in the US are designed and fabricated in accordance with Section VIII, Division 1 of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC). But since the code…
*** Supplemental Emergency Update on Nickel Pricing *** To say that the Nickel market has been in a state of disarray in March would be a gross understatement. Historic, unprecedented,…
Brittle fracture at low temperatures can be a major problem with carbon steel and many alloys, if not properly considered in the design stage, and verified with testing. Steel is…
*** Emergency Update on Nickel Pricing *** There has been a tremendous amount of volatility in the commodity market over the past two days with Nickel pricing. The London Metal…
The ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) slipped a bit in January, declining from December’s 58.8 mark to a reading of 57.6. This still marks the 20th consecutive month of expansion in the overall…
The ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) registered a 58.7 reading in December, a decline from November’s 61.1. Comments from manufacturers indicate a continued high demand environment constrained by persistent supply chain disruptions,…