#METALMARKETUPDATE – AUGUST ’23
The ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) edged higher to 46.4 in July 2023 from a nearly three-year low of 46 in June, but below market expectations of 46.8. The reading pointed…
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Wind Design
UG-22 of Section VIII says that vessel designers must account for any and all expected loads on a vessel, in addition to the internal and external pressure loadings you might…
#METALMARKETUPDATE – JULY ’23
The ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) fell to 46 in June 2023, from 46.9 in May. The reading pointed to a faster rate of contraction in the manufacturing sector since May…
Dimensional Tolerances
The ASME code has surprisingly few dimensional tolerances. In fact, in section U-5, the Code states that tolerances are not fully addressed, and allowable tolerances should be based on engineering…
Heat Exchanger Fouling
Over time in service, deposits typically build up on the surface of tubes in a heat exchanger. This buildup is known as fouling and can occur on the inside or outside…
Interview with BIC Magazine (Jon Ward and Jeremy Osterberger)
Jon Ward, our President, gave BIC Magazine a rundown of services our company offers as well as an overview of the recent expansion in Charlotte, NC and Houston, TX. Jon…
