ERW Weld Seam Defects: A Diagnostic Order That Saves Time
A tube mill with a weld problem usually gets adjusted in the order the symptoms appear, and the symptoms appear at the welder. So […]
Shearing & Welding
Shearing & Welding
Shear welders, accumulators and strip edge quality – the entry section that decides seam continuity.
Strip Edge Quality Before the Mill: Slitting, Burr and Weld Defects
Half the weld defects blamed on the welder are decided before the strip reaches the first stand. Edge burr, camber and width tolerance are the quiet causes.
Accumulator Sizing: How Many Seconds of Strip Your Line Really Needs
An undersized accumulator turns every coil change into a mill stop. Here is the calculation, the three accumulator types, and the mistake that makes a big accumulator behave like a small one.
Shear & End Welder: The Coil Joint That Decides Your Weld Seam
The joint made at the entry section passes through every forming stand and arrives at the weld point. If defects repeat at a fixed interval, this is the machine to inspect first.
