Welding
Metal Welding
BEPeterson utilizes the latest welding techniques with automatic, semi-automatic and manual welding equipment to produce a repeatable high quality welding process.
We are welding to ASME Sect 9 ∓ AWS D1.1, D1.6. BEP employs a full time certified welding inspector to both qualify our welders, weld processes and provide in process inspection.
BEP provides testing to meet our customer’s requirements including: NDT (x-ray), ultrasonic, eddy current, liquid dye penetrant, hydrostatic and vacuum testing.
How BEPeterson Maintains High Quality Welding Processes
BEPeterson is renowned in the custom industrial fabrication sector for pressure vessel design, construction, and welding. As an organization, we have an immense reputation among customers for providing consistent, high-quality welding services. The reason for the continual success with our welding services is that we utilize the latest in manual, semi-automatic, and automatic equipment, and up-to-date welding techniques.
Since 1935, BEPeterson has provided premium services for pressure vessel manufacturing. Among our diverse services, we are lauded for our versatile and solution-driven welding processes. We offer a range of welding services that can meet assorted metal fabrication requirements of various customers.
Providing Only the Best Services in Welding
BEPeterson utilizes the latest in welding techniques as well as manual, semi-automatic, and automatic welding equipment to meet our customers’ requirements.
We provide five different types of welding services to meet the varied needs of our customers:
SAW - Submerged Arc Welding
Submerged Arc Welding is a versatile method. It allows for high-speed welding, as well as less distortion. We use SAW to ensure proper welding of metal components with greater thicknesses.
SAW welding involves creating an arc between a workpiece and a continuously fed electrode. A granular flux is used to create a protective shield around the weld zone. The arc is submerged in the flux, which covers the molten zone and prevents spatter. Many of our clients request this welding procedure as it is known for its high productivity. At BEPeterson, we utilize automatic and semi-automatic equipment to perform this welding process.
FCAW - Flux Core Arc Welding
Flux Core Arc Welding is a semi-automatic arc welding process. It enables a high filler metal deposition rate and can be used with most metal alloy types.
This method involves using a tubular electrode filled with flux to create the arc. It can be performed with or without shielding gases. What makes FCAW unique is that specific weld alloy chemistries can be developed using this technique. Fluxed-Core Arc-Welding is an automatic welding process, which we offer to our clients for custom requirements.
GTAW – Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG)
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding is ideal for welding thin sections of steel. Also known as TIG welding, it provides the user great control, allowing for the creation of high-quality welds.
TIG welding involves using a tungsten electrode to perform the welding process. The process utilizes argon as the shielding gas, and filler material is added separately. This makes the process quite flexible. We provide this as an automatic welding process, and it maintains a high level of welding quality.
SMAW – Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Shielded Metal Arc Welding is one of the most popular welding processes chosen by customers. It is perfect for welding steel, iron, copper, and nickel alloys. SMAW machines are less expensive compared to other welding process machines. It has a faster deposition rate than GTAW.
A simple yet versatile welding process, SMAW only requires a power supply and cables, and an electrode holder. The electrode is coated and creates the arc by touching the workpiece and quickly withdrawing it. We at BEPeterson can provide this welding process in both automatic as well as manual.
GMAW – Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG)
Gas Metal Arc Welding can be used as an automatic, as well as a semi-automatic process. It is the most versatile among all the welding processes, as the metal transfer can be performed in four ways – spray, globular, pulsed-spray, and short-circuiting.
Also known as MIG welding, this process involves forming an electric arc between the metal work pieces and a consumable wire. The arc heats the work pieces, causing them to amalgamate. We provide semi-automatic MIG welding to our customers. Depending on the client’s requirements, we can also provide traditional MIG or pulsed MIG welding services.
We also have equipment and the capabilities to provide semi-automatic MIG welding, which is another version of GMAW.
Advanced Welding Equipment & Facilities
Our facility consists of the following cutting-edge welding equipment:
- Two 10′ Weld Manipulators
- Two 12′ weld manipulators
- 30 Welding Stations
- 72″ Longitudinal Seamer (up to 3/8″ thick)
- 72″ external longitudinal seamer (up to 3/8″ thick)
- Weld Positioners up to 5,000 lbs.
- Auto weld positioners up to 5000 lbs.
- Semi-automatic Sub-arch welding
We provide semi-automatic MIG welding services. This equipment allows us to create consistent and reliable welding processes that our customers can depend on time and again.
Material Welding Capabilities
At BEPeterson, we utilize construction materials of the best grades and highest quality. At BEPeterson, we ensure that we can meet the needs of any client. Our team comprises certified welders who have knowledge and experience working with different types of materials to meet the demands of our industrial clients.
Customers can choose from a range of materials to manufacture their industrial vessels including:
Materials We Work With:
- Carbon Steel
- Carbon Steels
- Stainless Steels
- 200, 300 Series & 2205 & 2507 Duplex
- SS 200, 300 series
- Stainless Steels 2205 & 2207 duplex
- Aluminum Alloys
- 1000, 5000, & 6000 series
- Aluminum Nickel Alloys
- SS 1000, 5000, 6000 series
- Hastelloy & Monel Alloys
- Hastelloy and Monel Alloys
- Nickel Alloys
- Hard Faced materials
Quality Assurance & Testing
Quality is the key to successful welding processes. At BEPeterson, we utilize only certified and experienced welders. We employ two full-time certified welding inspectors (CWI’s) who qualify our welders. The CWI’s and our staff of quality inspectors provide in-process inspection.
Comprehensive Testing Processes
When it comes to testing, we can provide comprehensive testing processes including:
- Radiography (RT)
- X-ray – Non Destructive Testing
- Ultrasonic (UT)
- Ultrasonic Testing
- Eddy Current
- Eddy Current Testing
- Liquid Dye Penetrant (PT)
- Liquid Dye Penetrant Assessment
- Hydrostatic And Vacuum Testing
- Hydrostatic and Vacuum Testing
Certifications & Standards
Certification is one of the critical aspects for success in the pressure vessel manufacturing industry. Our welding processes adhere to the regulations of the following standards:
Welding Standards:
- ASME Sect 9 & AWS D1.1, D1.6
- ASME Sect 9
- AWS D1.1, D1.6
- GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, SMAW, SAW
As an ISO 9001:2015 certified company, BEPeterson continually strives to ensure that the quality of our welding services always meets global standards. Our welding services meet all the requirements and regulations of the following standards and certifications.
We also ensure that all components produced using any welding process is thoroughly tested.
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BEPeterson provides quality welding all the way. Our welding processes are supported by high grade equipment, authorized welders, and certifications. Our processes are lauded by customers from many industries, including oil and gas, shipbuilding, construction, and pipeline manufacturing. Request a quote for your project today!