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TIG welding of stainless steel? Three Areas of Investing Can Help
Investing in inverter power, pulse technology, or even a mixture of argon and hydrogen shielding gas can provide short- and long-term benefits for TIG welders and shop owners who work with stainless steel. Getty Images Welding stainless steel...Read more -
In January 2024, U.S. imports of aluminum plates, sheets and rods jumped to nearly the previous year’s levels.
U.S. imports of aluminum plates, sheets and rods in January 2024 jumped to nearly the previous year’s level, reaching 98,400 tons, according to a U.S. Census Bureau survey. Last year, the United States imported 99,400 tons of aluminum plates, sheets and rods.&nb...Read more -
Skin problems: the search for bio-based flexible façade cladding
As a Master of Architectural Technology student, Samanvita took a special interest in the design concept of circular façade cladding. Are there renewable alternatives to traditional materials such as brick, steel and aluminum? “Of course there are historical examples...Read more -
Canadian oil exports to Asia halted in California to save money
More than 55% of the oil in the expanded pipeline is first sent south to California, where it is transferred to tankers. Canada’s newest oil pipeline is a major boost to the country’s heavy oil exports to Asia, and the change in rou...Read more -
China pipe maker selects northwest Louisiana to build first U.S. plant that will create 135 new jobs
MANFIELD, LA – Global Seamless Tubes & Pipes, a leading manufacturer and exporter of seamless carbon, alloy and stainless steel, cold-drawn and heat-treated pipe and tubing, announced it will invest $35 million to build its first… manufacturing facility in th...Read more -
The US continues to impose anti-dumping duties on round welded pipes from four countries – protective measures
The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) announced the results of its review of anti-dumping duties on certain non-alloy steel round welded pipes originating in Brazil, Mexico, South Korea and Taiwan. SteelOrbis reports. The US Department of Com...Read more -
X80 pipe welding technology provides reliability and cost advantage.
The combination of flux-cored arc welding (FCAW-G) and arc welding (SMAW) or gas arc welding (GMAW) in the root pass produces reliable girth welds in X80 class pipes and produces clear results. The practical benefits are welding reliability in all positions and the pr...Read more -
The United States has made a final anti-dumping decision on Interpipe seamless pipes – News – MMC Center
The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) announced the final results of its administrative review of anti-dumping duties on seamless standard carbon and alloy steel pipes and pressure pipes (seamless pipes) of Ukrainian origin. Orbis Steel reports. &n...Read more -
EU results on anti-bypass of stainless steels
3 March 2023 – Today, 3 March 2023, the European Commission (EC) announced the results of its investigation into anti-fraud R777 in relation to Malaysian stainless steel. The investigation concluded that certain stainless steel pipes or fittings (either finished produ...Read more