Oversized tube sheet holes can keep new tubes from rolling right during a boiler retube. Learn how to measure the hole and who decides what happens next.
Drift rolling breaks a thick boiler tube sheet roll into stages. Learn how the process works and how it cuts motor torque, operator strain, and tool wear.
Expander side load is a leading cause of premature tool breakage. Learn what causes it and when to move from manual expansion to an assisted roll system.
Learn how to spot early signs of burnishing tool wear and when to replace rolls and mandrels to maintain part quality and reduce unexpected downtime.
Learn why post-processing 3D-printed parts matters in aerospace and automotive, and how burnishing improves surface finish, wear resistance, and fatigue life.
Coated tube cleaning is becoming more common in heat exchanger applications. Here's what field teams need to know about tooling and avoiding coating damage.
Discover how Elliott's Internal Recessing Unit enabled Stecker Machine Co. to machine 12 lands in a single operation with zero process adjustments.
Burnishing pump shafts improves fatigue and corrosion resistance in oil and gas service, extending part life without added heat treat or coating steps.
Summer refinery turnarounds carry pressures that other windows don't. Here's what planners and maintenance teams need to know about scheduling, heat risk, and timing.
Data center chiller tube cleaning has shifted from an annual task to a near-continuous reliability program as AI workloads push utilization higher.
