by Michael Maurisak | Apr 7, 2022 | Cryogenic, General, Manufacturing, Throwback (TBT)
In this image, we can see testing of a Cryogenic Distribution Valve Box from the 1990s. This type of cryogenic enclosure is used to take in cryogenic liquid from a source and distribute to multiple outlets. These are still used today in many industries. #welding...
by Michael Maurisak | Apr 5, 2022 | General, Manufacturing, Process Controls, Tips
Material has been the subject of many conversations over the past year, but increasingly-so lately due to Nickel based worries. This week’s tip is simply a real-life example of these price and lead time increases. In January, we were requested to provide...
by Michael Maurisak | Sep 7, 2021 | General, Manufacturing, Process Controls, Tips
The purpose of a value stream map is to view the entirety of a process flow from start to finish and create a plan to optimize efforts in getting the company to its desired outcomes. By illustrating the current state, a value stream map allows you to know where there...
by Michael Maurisak | Aug 24, 2021 | General, Manufacturing, Process Controls, Tips
When designing a control panel with a motor, we are often faced with the decision of using a VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) or a Soft Starter. AET would recommend making the initial investment and choose the VFD. Although soft starters are smaller and in some cases a...
by Michael Maurisak | Aug 5, 2021 | General, Manufacturing, Throwback (TBT)
This week we’ll take a look at some material we assembled and machined in 2011. The pictured G-10 material has embedded Graphite rods for use as electrodes Then the grooves, that you might be able to see by the image, were machined in both the G-10 and Graphite...
by Michael Maurisak | Jul 22, 2021 | Cryogenic, General, Manufacturing, Throwback (TBT)
Coils made on a mandrel, such as the one in today’s TBT image, are commonplace for AET’s cryogenic builds. The finned copper shown here is used to increase contact surface area and decrease annular flow rate of the exchanged fluid or gas. Fabricated in...
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