New applications found for old technique

Article Abstract:

Metalock Singapore Ltd. has developed a new method of reconditioning marine engines through the use of electron beam welding (EBW). The inner grooves of worn out marine engine piston crowns are machined and replaced with two mild steel rings. The replacement steel rings are then secured and molded through EBW. Metalock noted that using the EBW technique reduces the costs of refurbishing marine engines and lessens the amount of materials used.

Production management, Usage, Maintenance and repair, Marine engines, Shipyards, Electron beam welding, Metalock (Singapore) Ltd.

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Specialization provides the answer

Article Abstract:

The Netherlands enjoys the distinction of being the only Benelux country to have a shipbuilding industry. The industry is focusing on the development of more advanced vessels and swift construction of other ship types. Among the dominant members of the industry are Damen Shipyard, Conoship International and Royal Schelde.

Analysis, Netherlands

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Stepping into the future

Article Abstract:

The shipbuilding industry is benefiting from the use of innovative computer software such as the CATIA/CADAM Version 4, PropCad and Shipflow. The CATIA/CADAM is used for steelwork design, the PropCad for marine propeller design and manufacture and the Shipflow for determining hydrodynamic effects on a ship's hull.

Prepackaged software, Engineering, Mfg Software Pkgs, Innovations, Software, Information management, CAD-CAM systems

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