Capacity Evaluation of fabrication shops
Capacity Evaluation of fabrication shops
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Hello
I am working as Design Engineer for pressure vessels for an overseas assignment. Because of the govt. policies, maximum fabrication has to be done there. I am planning to visit the major fabrication shops for capacity evaluation so that I may redesign some of the vessels according to their capabilities.
Can you people provide me with guidelines/forms that are generally used for such evaluations? I have found some information in Megyesy's book but I need something more detailed and thorough.
Any help will be appreciated.
Regards
Owais Gillani
I am working as Design Engineer for pressure vessels for an overseas assignment. Because of the govt. policies, maximum fabrication has to be done there. I am planning to visit the major fabrication shops for capacity evaluation so that I may redesign some of the vessels according to their capabilities.
Can you people provide me with guidelines/forms that are generally used for such evaluations? I have found some information in Megyesy's book but I need something more detailed and thorough.
Any help will be appreciated.
Regards
Owais Gillani





RE: Capacity Evaluation of fabrication shops
crane lifting capacities
welding certs
manpower levels
current work load/backlog
shipping/transportation capabilities
bending/forming capabilities
materials suppliers
request references for pressure vessels of similar design
QA/QC program
if they are a union shop, ask when their existing contract is due for renewal.
RE: Capacity Evaluation of fabrication shops
If any work is stainless or other non-carbon, check on capabilities with it.
Blasting/lining/coating facilities.
Automatic or semi-automatic welding capabilities.
Thickness of plate/ welding currently qualified.
Heat treating/ stress relieving capabilities.
Overhead clearance for larger diameters.
Any shipping restrictions for larger items.