Positive material identification (PMI) ensures that the components and welds in a unit are actually the correct materials. Following proper procedures for material ordering, receiving, and traceability should prevent any…
The ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) was fairly static month over month, registering a 59.9 reading in August compared to July’s 59.5. The good: new orders and production increased in August. The bad: the backlog…
Pad flanges are nozzles in a vessel that allow the shortest possible projection outside and inside the vessel. This is critical in some applications for mounting certain equipment to the…
Visual Inspection (VT) is the oldest and most basic method of inspection. It is the process of looking over a piece of equipment using the naked eye to look for flaws. It…
Slipping just a bit in July, the ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) came in at the 59.5 mark, compared to June’s 60.6. Manufacturers continue to struggle with broad-based shortages of materials and…
Process Industry Experts Share their Fabrication Pain Points Materials segregation is a topic that is often overlooked in industry, discussions that get brushed under the rug in lieu of more…
