Although the characteristics of welded tube and pipe are much more uniform now than in the early days of production, they still vary. Depending on the processing steps used to turn a length of raw stock into an intermediate or finished component, straightness can be one of the most critical characteristics. To help bring tube, pipe, and bar into line, producers often use straightening processes before shipping orders. Many fabricators and machine shops go further…
Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the design, development and manufacture of arc welding products, robotic arc welding systems, plasma and oxyfuel cutting equipment and has a leading global position in the brazing and soldering alloys market. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric has 56 manufacturing locations, including operations and joint ventures in 20 countries and a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices covering more than 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company’s website at www.lincolnelectric.com.
