Orbital TIG welding – when quality is the primary concern
When high-quality welds are required, orbital TIG welding is the ideal technology for tube-to-tube or tube-to-tube sheet welding applications. With or without filler wire, this is a stable, reliable process that can be used on a wide range of materials such as carbon steel, stainless steel, titanium and nickel and aluminium alloys.
Titanium in motor sport
With the progressive development of racing cars has come a need to embrace fusion welding as an essential part of the manufacturing process. Whilst dramatic improvements in engine design have made a significant contribution to track performance, reductions in weight and aerodynamic refinements have also been important. Safety conventions need to be continuously revised to protect drivers in the event of accidents.
Where beauty meets function
New infrastructure in the heart of Sydney, Australia, is set to transform the busy transport hub and provide a stylish new gateway to the Barangaroo development.
Stainless rebar perfect for bridge renovation
Outokumpu Long Products has won a contract to supply more than 2,500 metric tons of stainless steel rebar to the Rodanthe Bridge project in North Carolina, USA. Deliveries will be started in Q2 2018 and continue through 2020.
Tank containers shrink the world
It is no exaggeration to say that the tank container has revolutionized freight transport. From its humble origins, the ISO tank container industry now numbers more than half a million units across the globe. Tank production is growing at nearly twice the rate of the world economy and they are almost always made of molybdenum-containing stainless steel. Such is their popularity that these containers now represent a significant end-use application for molybdenum.
A walk to remember
The spirit of the ANZACs* is evoked in an architecturally stunning, stainless steel walkway that unfolds around the cliffs of Newcastle in New South Wales Australia.
Four trends to watch in chemicals: South-East Asia, the Middle East, bio-based chemicals and...
Growth in the chemicals and biochemicals industry is being led by China, with the rest of Asia, the Middle East and the United States not far behind. Bio-based technology and innovations in catalysis production are two promising trends to make the chemical industry more sustainable.
Worlds’ biggest virtual materials warehouse holds over 150,000 products
thyssenkrupp Materials Services is making rapid advances with its digital transformation: the Group’s materials experts are digitizing their entire range and consolidating it in the world’s biggest virtual warehouse. With more than 3.5 million square meters of storage space at 271 operating sites around the world, Materials Services now offers round-the-clock access to more than 150,000 products and services through its new omnichannel structure.
Where beauty meets strength
While a large proportion of the titanium produced around the globe is destined for the aerospace and chemical industries, there are a multitude of applications that utilize the unique properties of this remarkable material. Stainless Steel World travelled to Düsseldorf, Germany to meet with Mr. Kuroda from NSSMC to learn how this Japanese company is developing a market for high quality titanium products.
Nickel market in 2018: demand supporting another year of deficit
More than 60 government and industry representatives met in Lisbon on 23-24 April for the International Nickel Study Group Meeting. During the meeting, INSG reviewed the forecast for nickel production and use for 2017 and 2018. This article gives a brief overview of recent developments based on this data.
