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The Tube and Pipe Journal March 2002
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.
Getting a handle on robotic tube, pipe automation
- By Mary Kay Morel
- Apr 15, 2002
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Article
The requirements and parameters of automated handling of tubular products are worth a second look, especially if you want to do the job well.
End forming of square and rectangular tubing
- By Joe Dean
- Apr 15, 2002
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Article
End formed tubes are used increasingly in industries as diverse as automotive, furniture, appliance, sporting goods, construction equipment, and temporary buildings. With recent developments in new forming techniques to produce accurate, finished parts at high volumes without scrap, end formed parts are replacing some conventionally machined components.
Predicting failure in hydroforming prevent aluminum tubes: Strain variables require sophisticated analysis
- By Nathan Dwyer
- Mar 14, 2002
- Hydroforming
- Article
This article discusses an approach to predicting failure in hydroforming prebent aluminum tubes. While strains are well researched for stamping sheet, this type of knowledge is lacking for hydroforming tubular components. Because the strains are different—prebent hydroformed tubular parts experience stress in the axial direction during bending, then in the circumferential direction during hydroforming—new methods for predicting failures are necessary. Researching these methods adds to the knowledge base of hydroforming, helping the technology gain further acceptance in manfacturing.
Determining flow stress of tubes
- By Srikanth Kulukuru
- Mar 14, 2002
- Hydroforming
- Article
This article discusses tests that are used to evaluate flow stress in tube and why the uniaxial test is not suitable for this application. It discusses a bulge test, which stresses the tube biaxially, including tooling, software, and analysis tools for evaluating stresses.
End of the paper trail: Arizona tube fabricator takes electronic path to productivity
- By Andrew Pratico
- Mar 14, 2002
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Article
Tube Specialties of Tempe, Ariz., wanted to get off the paper trail to streamline its production, accounting and inventory processes. This article looks at the reasons for the change, obstacles to the change and its benefits.
Setting standards for beverage production
- By Ken Grossman and Todd Barnum
- Feb 28, 2002
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Article
The pitfalls of building a beverage processing facility can be many. Poor welds involving tubing, fittings, and valves provide opportunities for bacteria to grow, creating health concerns and the potential for ruined product. Orbital welding -- which provides higher-quality, consistent welds compared to manual welding -- helps to reduce these concerns.
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- The Fabricator Podcast
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- 04/30/2024
- Running Time:
- 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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