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The Tube and Pipe Journal December 2021
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.
How manufacturers can prevent becoming cybersecurity targets
- By Trey Stokes
- Jan 6, 2022
- Shop Management
- Article
Considering that manufacturing is the second-highest targeted sector for cyberattacks, now is the time for every fabricator, no matter how small, to step up its cybersecurity capabilities.
Accelerating a flying saw to tube and pipe mill speed
- By Eric Lundin
- Dec 28, 2021
- Tube and Pipe Production
- Article
Tube and pipe mill builder ASMAG Group used a linear drive for a flying cutoff system and doubled its acceleration. This increased the time available for cutting, allowing shorter cut lengths while improving cut quality and saw blade service life.
In 2022, conference attendance will be more important for professional development than ever before
- By Lisa Wertzbaugher
- Dec 27, 2021
- Shop Management
- Article
Learning opportunities and networking can really help a career, especially one in sales. Columnist Lisa Wertzbaugher discusses two metals industry conferences that she considers must-do events for in 2022.
Tips, tricks, and techniques for mastering the use of T-8 welding wire
- By Neil Farrow
- Dec 22, 2021
- Arc Welding
- Article
Flux-cored arc welding wire T-8 excels in providing tough, durable welds for things like TKY joints in offshore construction, pipe structures, bridges, and storage tanks. Often, though, welders don’t use them properly. A few pointers can go a long way in ensuring this wire is used as intended.
Pressure-testing pipe on a small scale to 60,000 PSI
- By Eric Lundin
- Dec 21, 2021
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Article
Hydrostatic testing of pipe and piping systems is nothing unusual, but some applications are niche and require specialized equipment. Pressure system manufacturer Airmo makes compact peripheral components that can take pressure up to 60,000 PSI.
A few key takeaways from FABTECH 2021 for tube and pipe
- By Eric Lundin
- Dec 4, 2021
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Article
The skilled worker shortage is nothing new, but the pandemic made the situation much worse than before. Tube and pipe fabricators are seeking ways to produce more with less reliance on workers.
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- Podcast:
- The Fabricator Podcast
- Published:
- 05/14/2024
- Running Time:
- 62:12
Cameron Adams of Laser Precision, a contract metal fabricator in the Chicago area, joins the podcast to talk...
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