by PMET | May 26, 2023 | Industries, Resources
https://digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Overview.pdf Metal properties such as yield strength and toughness are related properties. They refer to different aspects of a material’s behavior under load. Yield strength refers to a metal’s ability...
by PMET | May 26, 2023 | Field Inspection, Industries, Resources
API 580 is a certification program developed by the American Petroleum Institute (API) that focuses on Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) for equipment used in the oil and gas industry. RBI is a methodology used to evaluate equipment failure’s likelihood and...
by PMET | Feb 16, 2023 | Field Inspection, Industries, Resources
ASTM E23 is a standard developed by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International. It outlines the procedures for performing standardized tests on materials and components to determine their mechanical properties. The standard explicitly covers...
by PMET | Feb 10, 2023 | Industries, Resources
Understanding the Basics Corrosion of steel is a process by which the metal deteriorates over time due to exposure to various environmental factors. This can include moisture, chemicals, and oxygen. It is a common problem for many steel structures and components and...
by PMET | Dec 2, 2022 | Field Inspection, Industries, Resources
https://lonsdalequayhotel.com/pdf/Review.pdf The GTAW process is quite often a viable option for welding aluminum. It was developed in 1944 and is still used to weld aluminum alloys today. Some of the highest quality welds used in critical applications, such as full...
by PMET | Dec 2, 2022 | Field Inspection, Industries, Resources
Welding variables have minimal effect on the final welded joint for many applications. Many applications involve thin plain carbon steel such as A36 or similar grades. Variables become critical when welding higher-strength or alloyed base materials. To produce...
