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The Tube and Pipe Journal July/August 2003
The Tube and Pipe Journal became the first magazine dedicated to serving the metal tube and pipe industry in 1990. Today, it remains the only North American publication devoted to this industry, and it has become the most trusted source of information for tube and pipe professionals.
Minimizing wall thickness variation in seamless tubing
- By Wynn H. Kearns
- Aug 28, 2003
- Tube and Pipe Production
- Article
All mechanical steel tubing has some amount of wall thickness variation. Wall variation in welded tubing results from the strip manufacturing and tube welding processes. Seamless tube, which is created from a hot billet of solid steel, has wall variation that results from tooling wear, bearing and shaft variation, and normal hot-process variation. The wall thickness in seamless tubing varies in the cross section and along the tube's length.
Designing an off-road sport truck
- By Eric Lundin
- Aug 28, 2003
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Article
The main component in any off-road sport vehicle is the frame. Frames for mass-produced vehicles usually are stamped and welded. These are suitable for most drivers' needs, but for intense off-road driving and competitions, a sturdier frame is necessary.
Measuring tube as it grows and shrinks
- By W.B. "Bud" Graham
- Aug 28, 2003
- Tube and Pipe Production
- Article
We always have some confusion at our house concerning desserts. My wife claims that I like only two kinds of pie: hot and cold. Well, she is mostly right. My favorite is cherry, and I love it served either hot or cold. Here's our family recipe—you be the judge. Grandma's Cherry Pie Ingredients:...
Notching tube and pipe
- By Chris Rusch and Ed Holmes
- Aug 14, 2003
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Article
Tube and pipe can be notched with a variety of tools and machines, from saws to plasma cutters. For the hobbyist, the job shop, and the manufacturer, the most common machine tools used for making weld joints are the hole saw, the abrasive-belt notcher, and the end mill notcher.
Selecting the right abrasives for your operation
- By Richard Lawson
- Aug 14, 2003
- Cutting and Weld Prep
- Article
When it comes to weld preparation, choosing the right abrasive wheel for your grinder can make your job easier. Just grabbing your grinder and cleaning up the weld area can result in poorly prepared joints, cross-contaminated welds, and more wear and tear on the tool and the operator.
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- The Fabricator Podcast
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- 04/30/2024
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- 53:00
Seth Feldman of Iowa-based Wertzbaugher Services joins The Fabricator Podcast to offer his take as a Gen Zer...
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