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Our dedicated news department gathers news and press releases from around the world to bring our community the latest developments in the stainless steel industry. Here you can find news involving the people and companies involved in the manufacturer, supply and use of corrosion resistant alloys (CRAs).
Topics such as tubes & pipes, cladding, offshore, chemical process industry, welding & fabrication, 13Cr stainless steels, titanium, nickel alloys, pulp & paper and duplex stainless steels are covered as well as interviews with materials specialists, manufacturer and end users alike.
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Self-Programming Robot Sets Its Own Weld Path

The user places the welding robot in the start position, and the robot uses the sensor to determine the weld path automatically.

Carbide Burs Available for Deburring, Contouring, Surface Milling

The burs are available in single cut for general material removal and workpiece finishes; double cut for making smaller chips in stainless steel and ferrous materials.

Turn Up the Heat on Your Expertise at the Heat Exchanger World Americas Conference!

This event is calling out to all Steel Specialists interested in the complexities of fabrication, welding, material selection, and new technologies pertaining to heat exchangers. From exploring best practices to discussing common challenges, this conference has something for everyone!

Stainless Steels in Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage

Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) is an umbrella term that encompasses a range of technologies designed to remove CO2 from fluids, including air (Direct Air Capture) and flue gas (Industrial Capture), as well as utilizing or storing the captured CO2 underground.

Alleima Invests in New Facility

The greenfield facility will have more than 10,000 square meters floor space and will be built on the existing Alleima site in Zhenjiang in China.

ANDRITZ To Supply New 6-High Cold Rolling Mill to ArcelorMittal

The rolling mill will be capable of rolling up to 1,450 mm wide strip to a minimum finished material gauge of 0.2 mm.

Tenaris Acquires Pipe Processing Facility for Its U.S. Operations

The plant, located on the northeast side of Houston, adds heat treatment and finishing lines, further complementing Tenaris’s existing operations in the south, and increasing its capacity to serve the domestic market. Approximately 400 people work at the facility.

McDermott Selected for Petrochemical Expansion Project

The project will increase the ethylene production capacity of the naphtha cracker unit (NCU) by approximately 20 percent.

Portable Inverter Welding Machine Delivers Increased Power

The integrated power factor correction feature helps ensure increased power output, while the machine’s high efficiency and standby function help to save power and cost, the manufacturer reports.

Engine-Driven Welding Machines Deliver Numerous Capabilities

The multiprocess 265 model includes Auto-Set technology to simplify weld parameter setup; a direct spool gun connection; available battery charge/crank assist; and ArcReach technology that allows operators to change parameters at the weld joint without walking back to the machine.