I was recently asked to research the possibility of mixing threads at my job. From my own experience, it's never worked, but I'm not an expert on this.
My boss wants to know if there are any circumstances where paralel threads and tapered threads can be put together, or ever BSP and regular...
Currently we are using lap-joint flanges and welding them directly to the piping. Is this an appropriate way to use lapped flanges, or should I change to using slip-on flanges.
I understand that lapped flanges are generally used with but ends, so as to make it possible to rotate the flange...