Risk Based Inspection - the API 581 Risk-Based Inspection Resource
In practice, companies’ efforts to implement RBI have been blocked by the complexity of the risk analysis step. API developed usable RBI tools that …
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Manufacturing Technology
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Casting Process of a Metal - Solidification in the Mould
Crystallization of solids from liquid state is a peculiar phenomenon found in several industrial processes including casting. Learn the fundamentals …
Continue ReadingHelical Gears vs Spur Gears - Advantages and Disadvantages Compared
If you have observed a spur gear application, you may have noticed that the spur gear can be replaced by a helical gear. Where should a helical gear …
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Sand Casting Techniques – Types of Patterns
Casting is used to produce similar components quickly and economically. Learn about the various types of patterns which are used in the casting …
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How Large Boiler Drums for Power Plants are Made
Boilers in power plants and process plants have large drums to house the steam-water mixture, to hold large quantity of water required for steam …
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Guide to Free CNC Applications - Part II
Learn about freely available CNC simulation and control applications which will come in handy for your CNC projects both at amateur and professional …
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A Guide to Free CNC Applications
Most people consider CNC to be associated with expensive hardware and software requirements, but it is actually not so. Learn about some very useful …
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Who Invented the Constant Velocity Joint?
If it weren’t for this Ford engineer, riding in a car could be an unpleasant or even dangerous experience. In 1926 he invented the constant velocity …
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What is Welding? - Types of Welding Processes
Welding is an ancient art which has been in use since the bronze age. It produces a secure, strong joint that is stronger than other methods of …
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Heat Treatment of Steels & Metals
Engineering properties are modified by heat treatment processes so that structural components are able withstand specified operating conditions and …
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