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Capacity Evaluation of fabrication shops

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

RE: Capacity Evaluation of fabrication shops

look at:
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 they outsource rolling or head forming, check on capabilities of their sources as well.

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.

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