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Technical Articles on Flanges, Welding, and Piping Systems
January 15, 2025
A detailed comparison of weld neck and slip-on flanges covering structural strength, pressure ratings, installation requirements, and cost — so you can make the right call for your application.
Read more →January 22, 2025
Step-by-step guidance on properly welding weld neck flanges, including joint preparation, fit-up, preheat requirements, and inspection after welding.
Read more →February 5, 2025
Everything you need to know about flange welding — from selecting the right welding process (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW) to achieving code-compliant welds on carbon steel, stainless, and alloy materials.
Read more →February 18, 2025
Why heat treatment matters for flange welds, when preheat is required, how post-weld heat treatment (PWHT) affects mechanical properties, and what the codes actually require.
Read more →March 3, 2025
A practical guide to identifying and preventing the most common flange weld defects — porosity, undercut, lack of fusion, and cracking — before they become rejections.
Read more →March 17, 2025
If you are new to welding flanges onto pipe, start here. Covers the fundamentals of alignment, tack welding, distortion control, and making your first full-penetration weld.
Read more →April 1, 2025
Matching your welding machine, process, and consumables to the flange material and joint configuration — practical advice for shop and field applications.
Read more →April 14, 2025
A step-by-step walkthrough for removing and replacing a kitchen sink garbage disposal flange — tools needed, common issues, and how to get a watertight seal.
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