There is a wide range of different types of raw steel used in today’s modern forging process. The following information provides some insight into each of these types of materials. Titanium Titanium is the preferred alloy for applications where high strength is required. Titanium is an excellent metal for the forging process, and its high melting point makes it an …
Chromium-molybdenum alloy steel, often referred to simply as chrome moly, is a highly useful material for the process of forging. It is particularly beneficial when high temperatures and high pressure is involved. Sectors that utilize chrome moly include the auto industry, the oil and gas business, and the construction field. Its resistance to corrosion combined with its outstanding tensile …
As always, it depends on what you are doing with the steel, but for the most part, forged steel is superior to plate steel in many ways. What Are Steel Plate Material Components? Steel plate compresses steel sheet material to form a steel plate. These plates can then be cut and welded into more complex shapes. Some of the uses …
Stainless-steel has been a preferred material for pressure vessel connection forging. Why is this? Here are just a few of the reasons: Corrosion Resistance Stainless steel has always been known for its corrosion resistance. And corrosion resistance is one of the most important reasons that stainless steel is the material of choice for oil and gas production processes. Many of …
The short answer is that it depends on what you are using the components for. Forged components and fabrication weldments are similar in several ways. Both use similar design methods and require exact measurements to get the components to the right size. Both can have surface finish treatments applied, such as painting, powder coating, polishing, etc. Both processes require expensive equipment …
Rolled ring forging is a process where a preformed metal disc (usually a steel alloy) has a hole punched through its center via the open die forging process. The remaining “doughnut” is superheated for recrystallization and then set onto a rolling mill and squeezed to shape the ring to meet the desired measurements. This provides several significant benefits for the …
The short answer is that it depends on what you are using the components for. Forged components and cast components are similar in several ways. Both require the steel to be heated at high temperatures until it becomes malleable Both can have surface finish treatments applied, such as painting, powder coating, polishing, etc. Both components may be altered in some way …
Both coal-fired power plants and natural gas-fired power plants burn fossil fuels to produce energy. But what are some of the differences between them, and which are better overall? Here are some of the differences between them. Fuel Cost Despite the ecological disadvantages of using coal as a fuel source, it is still one of the cheapest ones available for …
Casing heads, tubing heads, and goal heads are all types of equipment used for oil exploration and production. They each have a specific function and construction process to manufacture them. Casing Head A casing head (AKA casing bowl, a-section, Braden head, or starting head) interfaces with the surface’s pressure control equipment. This primary interface for well drilling is a blowout …
Coal-fired power plants burn coal to produce electricity. Despite the environmental hazards presented by coal mining and burning, coal-fired power plants supply over 40% of the world’s electricity. Coal-fired power plants are used far more often in developing countries such as China and India who use coal to supply up to 75% of their electricity needs. However, coal is still …
