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Welding & assembly

Request fabrication or assembly to an agreed design. Confirm material compatibility, the applicable procedures, qualification requirements and inspection with the fabricator.

Welding & assembly — process diagram
Illustration for orientation. Confirm the actual form, dimensions and requirements in your specification.

Include these details in your request

  • Assembly drawing and revision
  • Materials and joining requirements
  • Required procedures and qualifications
  • Inspection, testing and acceptance

State the applicable material specification, required evidence and delivery window. Ask the supplier to list deviations, exclusions and feasibility limits before agreeing the work.

Product types to explore

Rectangular hollow section — form illustration
Product type
Steel · Illustrated product guide

Rectangular hollow section

A hollow section with a rectangular cross-section. Define outside dimensions, wall thickness, corner and weld requirements, grade and length.

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Square hollow section — form illustration
Product type
Steel · Illustrated product guide

Square hollow section

A hollow section with a square cross-section. Specify the outside size, wall thickness, grade, manufacturing requirement and length.

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Welded steel pipe — form illustration
Product type
Steel · Illustrated product guide

Welded steel pipe

Steel pipe with a welded manufacturing route. Specify the applicable pipe standard, grade, dimensions, wall basis and required testing.

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Seamless steel pipe — form illustration
Product type
Steel · Illustrated product guide

Seamless steel pipe

Steel pipe with a seamless manufacturing requirement. Identify the service conditions and required standard, dimensions, grade and inspection.

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Stainless pipe — form illustration
Product type
Stainless steel · Illustrated product guide

Stainless pipe

Stainless steel pipe with defined service, dimensional and product-standard requirements. Specify the grade, manufacturing route and inspection needs.

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Stainless tube — form illustration
Product type
Stainless steel · Illustrated product guide

Stainless tube

Stainless steel tube for a defined fabrication or service requirement. State outside dimensions, wall thickness, finish and testing requirements.

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Copper tube — form illustration
Product type
Copper · Illustrated product guide

Copper tube

Copper tube for a specified application. State the material designation, dimensions, wall thickness, condition and product-standard requirements.

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