Q: In two Materials Q&A columns back in Winter 2010 and Spring 2010, you discussed making flanges from forged bar, and in the Spring column you indicated that it would be interesting to submit an inquiry to ASME regarding the conflicting requirements in the Section II material specifications vs.
July 7, 2015
If you’ve been around valves for a while, you’ve likely heard the term “new surplus,” plus a few other saltier descriptions for valves that are offered for sale.
July 7, 2015
A swiftly growing fire erupts from a piece of malfunctioning equipment at a plant that has a reputation for reliable operations and very few workplace accidents.
July 7, 2015
Experienced engineers know that not all supplier CAD tools or files are created equal.
July 6, 2015
Financial markets around the world have grappled with the debt uncertainties in Greece and, to a lesser extent, in Puerto Rico.
July 6, 2015
Last week, there were several reminders that the manufacturing sector has not recovered fully from economic weaknesses earlier in the year, even as business leaders remain cautiously optimistic about activity in the coming months.
June 29, 2015
The 2015 VMA Manufacturers Workshop featured a two-day intensive workshop on Lean Leadership.
June 29, 2015
For over 100 years, preventing catastrophic failure in the process control industry has been a continuously evolving area of study.
June 23, 2015
CFD is used in early field issue resolution where a small section of geometry is modeled in order to test a hypothesis such as low-pressure zones around corners, minimum temperatures, impingement angles for wear studies, etc.
June 22, 2015
Last week, one media outlet reported that manufacturing has been in a “technical recession” for the past six months.
June 22, 2015
Columbus, OH-based FCX Performance, Inc. announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Process Control Services, Inc (PCS). Based in Plymouth, MI, PCS provides Instrument start-up, repair, installation and calibration services; In-house Depot Repair; Turnkey PLC Programming and Control Panel Fabrication.
June 16, 2015
One of the biggest objections to hydraulic fracturing centers around the fact that huge amounts of water are needed for the process.
June 16, 2015
