Erin Fankhauser

The Essential Role of Precision in the Oil and Gas Industry

Importance of Craftsmanship in the Oil and Gas Industry Metal Forming in the oil industry Metal forming is used to create nearly all of the equipment and infrastructure in the oil industry. Metal forming refers to the process of shaping metals into various shapes and components such as pipes, storage tanks, drilling equipment, and offshore […]

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The Importance of Craftsmanship in a Marine Environment

The Importance of Craftsmanship in a Marine Environment The Importance of Craftsmanship in Marine Engineering and` Manufacturing Marine and underwater environments come with the harshest of conditions, leaving no for error when engineering and fabricating oceanic and seafaring components. Through a variety of metal forming processes, creating durable and long-lasting parts is effortlessly achieved, ensuring

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How Marine Structures, Vessels, and Applications are Built to Survive Harsh Conditions

How Marine Structures, Vessels, and Applications are Built to Survive Harsh Conditions It is crucial to have an understanding of the material meant for marine structures, vessels, or components because of the extremely harsh conditions in a saltwater or underwater environment. Pairing the best material with its specific forming processes is the key to a

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What is Hydroforming?

What is Hydroforming?  Hydroforming is a metal forming process where complex and structurally sound parts with tight tolerances that can be made from various metals. A water-based fluid force, oil, gas, or a flexible elastic polymer membrane, is highly pressurized up to 10,000 PSi is applied onto a piece of metal, or blank, to change

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What is Metal Fabrication and Why is it Important?

What is Metal Fabrication and Why is it Important? Metal Fabrication is the process of creating structures and products by altering and assembling metal materials. Metal fabrication is a major industry. In fact, according to the U.S. Economics and Statistics Administration, steel fabrication makes up 12% of all manufacturing employment opportunities in the U.S. Many

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