Unleashing the Power of Independent Thinking: A Leader`s Guide
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Seamless Excellence: Exploring the Seamless Pipe Manufacturing Process
Seamless Excellence: Exploring the Seamless Pipe Manufacturing Process
According to a report by Grand View Research, the global seamless pipe market size is projected to reach USD 114.8 billion by 2028, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.6%. They are known for their superior performance and are free from welding seams, making them stronger and more resistant to pressure and corrosion. They play a crucial role in industries worldwide such as oil and gas, construction, and automotive, providing strength, durability, and reliability. Manufacturing seamless pipes is an intricate process that transforms molten metal into seamless excellence.
Seamless Manufacturing
The manufacturing process of seamless pipes usually involves the following steps:
- Raw Material Selection: High-quality steel billets or solid ingots are carefully chosen as the raw materials for seamless pipes. The selection process ensures that the material meets specific requirements for composition, purity, and structural integrity.
- Heating and Piercing: The selected raw material is heated to a high temperature using a furnace. Once heated, the material is pierced by a piercing mill or a rotary piercing machine to create a hollow cylindrical shape known as a shell.
- Shell Rolling: The pierced shell is then rolled by a mandrel mill or a plug mill. This process reduces the outer diameter and increases the length of the shell while maintaining a consistent wall thickness.
- Sizing: After rolling, the pipe is subjected to a sizing mill. This mill further reduces the diameter and refines the wall thickness to achieve the desired dimensions and tolerances.
- Heat Treatment: Heat treatment is often employed to enhance the mechanical properties and remove residual stresses from the pipe. This involves processes like normalizing, annealing, or quenching and tempering, depending on the specific requirements of the pipe.
- Straightening and Cutting: The pipe undergoes a straightening process to remove any residual curvature and ensure it has a straight and uniform shape. It is then cut to the desired length using either a flying saw or a cutting torch.
- Surface Treatment: The surface of the seamless pipe may be treated to improve corrosion resistance, appearance, or other specific requirements. This can involve processes such as pickling, passivation, or coating.
- Inspection and Testing: The finished seamless pipes undergo rigorous inspection and testing to ensure they meet the required quality standards. This can include visual inspection, dimensional checks, non-destructive testing, and mechanical property testing.
Marking and Packaging: The pipes are marked with relevant information, such as size, material, and heat number, for identification purposes. They are then carefully packaged for transportation, storage, and delivery to customers.
From the precise selection of raw materials to the rigorous quality control measures, the seamless pipe manufacturing process demands meticulous attention to detail. By understanding this process, we gain insights into the exceptional qualities and widespread applications of seamless pipes. As industries continue to rely on seamless excellence, their impact on safety, efficiency, and cost savings becomes increasingly evident. At Moglix, we have been working with organisation big and small to help them with industrial pipe procurement. We have the most comprehensive range of certified seamless pipes, from all brands which cater to all budgets. Know More
From Welded Woes to Seamless Superpowers: Unveiling Industrial Pipe Secrets
From Welded Woes to Seamless Superpowers: Unveiling Industrial Pipe Secrets
Pipes are the unsung heroes of countless industries, providing a vital conduit for the transportation of fluids and gases. Among the diverse array of pipe options available, seamless pipes emerge as true champions, boasting exceptional strength, unwavering reliability, and peak performance. This blog will enlighten you by unraveling the key differences between seamless and welded pipes while exploring the fascinating realm of materials used in seamless pipe manufacturing.
Seamless pipe – What is it?
A seamless industrial pipe is a type of pipe that is manufactured without any welded seams along its length. It is crafted from a solid cylindrical billet of metal, which is heated and pierced to create a hollow tube. The billet is then elongated and rolled over a mandrel to reduce its diameter and increase its length, resulting in a seamless tube. Seamless industrial pipes are known for their superior strength, reliability, and performance compared to welded pipes.
Understanding Key Differences – Seamless and Welded Pipes
Seamless Pipes:
- Crafted without welded seams along their length, ensuring high structural integrity and reliability.
- By virtue of its design it is resistant to failure, especially under high pressure conditions.
- Smoother internal surfaces, reduces frictional resistance and enabling efficient flow.
- Can withstand pressures up to 20% higher than welded pipes.
Welded Pipes:
- Created by joining two separate pieces, resulting in welded seams that may create potential weak points.
- more susceptible to corrosion, especially in harsh environments.
- Cheaper to produce, but their strength and pressure resistance are comparatively lower than seamless pipes.
- Higher risk of failure under pressure compared to seamless pipes, making them less suitable for critical applications.
Materials Used in Seamless Pipes and Their Applications
Carbon Steel:
- Carbon steel seamless pipes offer excellent strength and durability, making them suitable for industries such as oil and gas, construction, and infrastructure.
- These pipes exhibit exceptional resistance to mechanical stress and corrosion, ensuring long-lasting performance.
- Carbon steel seamless pipes dominate the market, accounting for approximately 70% of the total seamless pipe production.
Stainless Steel:
- Stainless steel seamless pipes are known for their superior corrosion resistance, making them ideal for applications involving aggressive fluids or corrosive environments.
- They are widely used in industries like petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food processing.
- Stainless steel seamless pipes constitute a significant portion of the seamless pipe market, with an estimated market share of around 20%.
Alloy Steel:
- Alloy steel seamless pipes combine the strength of carbon steel with additional alloying elements to provide enhanced mechanical properties, including high temperature and pressure resistance.
- These pipes find applications in industries such as power generation, aerospace, and automotive.
- The global demand for alloy steel seamless pipes is projected to grow at a CAGR of around 7% from 2021 to 2026, according to market studies.
Right Seamless Pipe for Your Project
- Consider the type of fluid or gas being transported: Different fluids and gases have varying chemical properties that require specific pipe materials and corrosion resistance.
- Assess temperature and pressure requirements: Determine the maximum temperature and pressure conditions the pipe will be subjected to, ensuring the selected seamless pipe can withstand them.
- Evaluate corrosion resistance: Analyze the environmental conditions and potential corrosion factors to choose a suitable material that can withstand corrosion and maintain longevity.
- Consult industry standards and seek expert advice: Adhere to recognized standards such as ASTM and API, and consult experts to ensure compliance and receive guidance on selecting the right seamless pipe for your project.
Seamless pipes offer remarkable advantages over welded pipes, including superior strength, pressure resistance, and smoother flow. The selection of the right material, such as carbon steel, stainless steel, or alloy steel, plays a pivotal role in achieving optimal performance and durability. By understanding the key differences and material options, you can make informed choices that meet the specific requirements of your projects. At Moglix, our inhouse, experienced industry consultants and piping experts work with customer procurement teams to understand their requirement and suggest objective, brand agnostics solutions that would put procurement teams challenges at the core. At Moglix you will find the most comprehensive range of certified seamless pipes, from all brands and all budgets. Know More
Gaining a Competitive Edge: Harnessing Big Data Analytics for Supply Chain Excellence
Gaining a Competitive Edge: Harnessing Big Data Analytics for Supply Chain Excellence
In an exclusive interview with Manufacturing Today, Arun Kumar Singh, Senior Director, Moglix, shared insights on exploring the role of big data analytics in the supply chain industry.
He highlighted the importance of data-driven decision-making and offers insights into how companies can overcome barriers and leverage data analytics to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, improve customer satisfaction, and gain a competitive advantage in the manufacturing industry.
Cracking the Code to Intelligent Supply Chains
Cracking the Code to Intelligent Supply Chains
Many businesses struggle to optimize their supply chain management; hence, they risk falling behind competitors who can save money and streamline operations through the use of intelligent supply chains.
To stay competitive, businesses need to use new technology for smarter supply chain management. According to McKinsey(1), early adopters of AI-enabled supply-chain management have seen improvements of 15% in logistics costs, 35% in inventory levels, and 65% in service levels compared to slower-moving competitors. However, there is still a significant gap in adopting intelligent supply chains.
The Art of Smart: Understanding Supply Chain Intelligence
First, let us understand supply chain intelligence.
Supply chain intelligence involves collecting and analyzing data to gain insights into performance. By using technologies like IoT, AI, and machine learning, businesses can monitor and track operations, identify inefficiencies, and improve supply chain management.
Now, let’s explore some trends in supply chain management and how brands can leverage an intelligent supply chain system to achieve commercial and brand success.
Trimming the Fat: Reduce Excess Inventory
Excess inventory can lead to increased storage costs and a decreased return on investment. By using the predictive analytical capabilities of an intelligent supply chain system, organisations can accurately forecast demand and adjust their inventory. This allows businesses to reduce inventory costs by optimising their stock levels, minimising waste and freeing up working capital.
Keeping It Running: Optimise MRO
- Intelligent supply chain systems can help optimise Maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) by providing real-time data on equipment and maintenance needs.
- Purpose-built technology can track the performance of equipment and predict when maintenance is necessary, reducing downtime and extending the life of machinery.
Supplier Synergy: Improve Supplier Management
- Supply chain intelligence can also help organisations manage their suppliers more effectively.
- Businesses can identify high-performing suppliers and cultivate stronger relationships by analysing supplier performance data.
- Additionally, supply chain intelligence can help organisations identify potential risks in their supply chain, such as supplier disruptions or quality issues.
The Safety Net: Mitigate Risks
- Intelligent supply chains can also help organisations mitigate risks associated with their supply chains.
- By monitoring operations in real-time and analysing historical data, businesses can identify potential risks and take steps to prevent them from occurring.
- For example, supply chain intelligence can help organisations identify suppliers in regions prone to natural disasters and take steps to ensure the continuity of supply.
Join the Revolution: Transforming Your Supply Chain with Intelligence
As supply chain intelligence continues to evolve, it will become increasingly essential for businesses to stay competitive in today’s marketplace. Plug-and-play technology is also making it easier for companies to implement supply chain intelligence solutions without extensive customisation or complex integrations.
In today’s fast-paced business world, supply chain intelligence is no longer a “nice to have” – it’s a must-have for achieving cost savings in procurement. At Moglix, we offer cutting-edge solutions to help you make sense of your data and optimise your supply chain. Download this case study to discover how we helped an automotive OEM unlock a 2% cost savings in procurement.
Contact us to learn more about how we can help you gain a competitive edge.
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From Bottlenecks to Breakthroughs: How Digitization Can Solve Pharma’s Supply Chain Woes
From Bottlenecks to Breakthroughs: How Digitization Can Solve Pharma’s Supply Chain Woes
The pandemic revealed weaknesses in traditional pharmaceutical supply chains, causing procurement challenges and reduced profits due to labor shortages, geopolitical tensions, and regulatory changes. In fact, a McKinsey study(1) found that over a 10-year period, supply chain disruptions pose a significant risk to pharmaceutical companies, potentially resulting in a 25% loss of earnings.
To address these challenges, leading pharmaceutical companies have realized that the traditional ways of supply chain management and procurement are insufficient to tackle today’s challenges, prompting a shift toward digital transformation.
Pharma Industry’s Current Struggles with Supply Chain
Let us first look at some of the current challenges that companies need to address to improve supply chain resilience and reduce disruptions:
- Cold Chain Losses: Maintaining specific temperature parameters is crucial for preserving the quality of medicines and drug products during the supply chain process. According to the IQVIA Institute for Human Data Science(2), the pharmaceutical industry loses approximately $35 billion annually due to temperature-controlled cold chain logistics failures.
- ‘Offshoring’: Offshoring of production and sourcing can create several challenges, including quality control issues, geopolitical risks, longer lead times, and increased transportation costs. As a result, many pharma companies are considering ‘nearshoring’ to improve supply chain resilience.
- API and Raw Material Costs: Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients and raw material costs account for a major chunk of pharmaceutical manufacturing costs. Cost fluctuations and shortages of these materials significantly disrupt the supply chain and increase production costs.
- Lack of Visibility: Limited real-time data access and visibility into critical KPIs hampers pharma supply chain performance.
Digitization: The Prescription for the Pharma Industry’s Supply Chain Headaches
As companies look for solutions to overcome supply chain challenges, many are turning to digital transformation. In 2023, Pharmaceutical companies will use digital supply chain tech more in 2023 to gain the following benefits.:
- Digitization helps track products in real-time to identify and address supply chain disruptions.
- It also ensures transparency and accountability in the supply chain.
- Digitization automates inventory management, preventing the risk of stockouts or overstocks.
The Digital Frontier: Revolutionizing the Pharma Industry’s Supply Chain
Digital technologies have been a transformative force in the pharmaceutical industry, revolutionizing supply chains by improving collaboration, integration, and efficiency. These advancements have helped companies reduce costs and enhance patient outcomes, making it essential for pharmaceutical firms to adopt these solutions.
At Moglix, we provide innovative solutions for improving the efficiency of supply chains. Discover how we helped a leading vaccine manufacturer implement just-in-time delivery to 16 plants across India. By doing so, the manufacturer was able to unlock working capital and reduce inventory carrying costs, leading to significant cost savings.
Contact us to know more about our approach and how we can support your digital transformation strategy.
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Reimagining Procurement with Digital Transformation in FY 2024
Reimagining Procurement with Digital Transformation in FY 2024
The COVID-19 pandemic, long-standing skilled labour shortages, and recent geopolitical developments have disrupted the global supply chain. As a result, companies are adopting various strategies to overcome these challenges. A recent McKinsey report(1) found that 67% of businesses have adopted digital tools for end-to-end supply chain visibility, making them twice as likely to avoid disruptions caused by early 2022 supply chain disruptions. Therefore, the digitisation of procurement is emerging as the most effective one for building resilient supply chains.
While more than 60% of companies have fully embraced digital transformation in procurement, others still face significant challenges in adopting and implementing digital tools. This digital divide is a significant issue that needs to be addressed in procurement functions. Let us take a closer look.
The Digital Divide: Analysing the Need-Gap in Procurement
Access to critical decision-support information such as production statuses, inventory levels, capacities, forecasts, KPIs, and more can be delayed when data is siloed and disconnected in procurement functions. Procurement functions still face challenges such as:
- Fragmented and outdated processes
- Poor data management
- Inefficient supplier management
- Lack of visibility into spend data
To overcome these barriers, procurement teams need to be more agile, efficient, and responsive to changes in the market by embracing digital transformation.
From Paper to Pixels: The Benefits of Digitising Your Procurement
Let us look at some of the beneficial impacts of digital transformation on procurement:
Automating Procurement Processes
- Digitisation can help eliminate the manual, time-consuming tasks that procurement teams have daily, such as supplier onboarding, contract management, and purchase order processing.
- Automation can help reduce errors, increase speed, and free procurement professionals’ time to focus on more strategic tasks.
Improving Data Management
- Digital transformation can help improve data management by providing real-time visibility into spend data. This visibility can help procurement teams identify trends, reduce costs, and negotiate better contracts with suppliers.
- By leveraging big data analytics and AI, procurement teams can gain insights into supplier performance, risk management, and compliance, enabling them to make data-driven decisions.
Enabling Efficient Supplier Management
Digitisation can help procurement teams manage supplier relationships more effectively by providing real-time insights into supplier performance, risk management, and compliance. This can help procurement teams optimise their supplier base, improve supplier performance, and reduce supplier risk.
The Future of Procurement is Digital: Join the Journey in FY 2024
The rise of digital transformation has elevated procurement from a tactical function to a strategic one, empowering procurement teams to generate value for their organisations. By leveraging technology, professionals can effectively tackle bottlenecks in the procurement process.
At Moglix, our tailored digital solutions are designed to streamline the entire procurement cycle. Download this case study to discover how we helped a major chemical company overcome supplier fragmentation, limited MRO purchase visibility, and procurement price variation challenges. Our solutions delivered an 85% reduction in processing of transactions, POs, and invoices and a 5% savings in procurement costs.
Contact us today to learn how we can help you digitally transform your procurement strategy.
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From Extraction to Innovation: The Future of Sustainable Mining
From Extraction to Innovation: The Future of Sustainable Mining
Europe faced one of the deadliest climate crises in 2022. The continent was hit by a merciless wave of heat, leaving its inhabitants struggling to stay cool and causing devastating consequences. The heat was so intense that it resulted in over 20,000 heat-related deaths, especially, senior citizens.
As our planet continues to experience soaring temperatures and alarming environmental crises, reducing greenhouse gas emissions has become a top priority.
DigitALL : Innovation in mining and start up ecosystem
DigitALL : Innovation in mining and start up ecosystem
Date: March 28 2023
Organizer: Women in Mining India
About the Event: Ms. Jigyasa Kishore (Vice President, Moglix) recently shared her thoughts on ‘Innovation to revolutionize the Mining Industry’ at the third session of the online series ‘DigitALL – Innovation in Mining & Startup Ecosystem’ organized by Women In Mining India
SPARK WEBINAR
SPARK WEBINAR
Date: March 10 2023
Organizer: Moglix Business
About the Event: Moglix organised an annual SPARK webinar on ‘Building High-Performance Teams’ where we learnt the best practices and hacks from industry leaders.
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