Steel Research & Development

Fabrik Process Technology

Fabrik has been involved in steel research and product development for nearly three decades. Fabrikā€™s Process Technology Section harnesses its profound process expertise and state-of-the-art lab facilities to aid customers in crafting optimal and environmentally responsible applications.

In addition, our specialists offer computational modeling, technical support, and failure analysis to bolster Fabrikā€™s research endeavors and operations across the entire business spectrum ā€“ from ironmaking to finishing processes.

Process Technology Center Services

SOLUTION UNI-UTILISATEUR: CORE

ID.prove est installĆ© sur un ordinateur sous une version complĆØte, fonctionnant de maniĆØre autonome. Cela comprend sa propre base de donnĆ©es, ce qui permet de sauvegarder et de gĆ©rer toutes les donnĆ©es pertinentes telles que les paramĆØtres, la prĆ©cision des recherches, votre propre liste noire, les rĆ©sultats des recherches et les protocoles.

L’utilisateur peut vĆ©rifier un nom, recevoir immĆ©diatement le rĆ©sultat et revenir directement Ć  son processus de travail initial.Ā 

En plus des requĆŖtes individuelles, il est Ć©galement possible de vĆ©rifier les clients existants, les employĆ©s ou d’autres listes grĆ¢ce Ć  la vĆ©rification pratique et librement configurable de la liste. ID.prove se conforme Ć  toutes les dispositions et exigences lĆ©gales prescrites, telles que la traƧabilitĆ© immĆ©diate du processus de recherche ou la vĆ©rification rĆ©guliĆØre des donnĆ©es de base, conformĆ©ment Ć  la loi.

SOLUTIONS RƉSEAU:
GRID, PLUS ET OPEN

Avec une solution rĆ©seau, le programme est Ć©galement installĆ© sur chaque ordinateur, mais tous les paramĆØtres pertinents et les listes de sanctions sont sauvegardĆ©s dans une base de donnĆ©es centrale. De plus, le module de gestion des tĆ¢ches est installĆ© sur un serveur, ce qui gĆØre diverses tĆ¢ches par lot et en arriĆØre-plan pour vous.

Une mise Ć  jour des paramĆØtres ou des listes de sanctions affecte immĆ©diatement tous les programmes connectĆ©s au rĆ©seau. Cela garantit un travail uniforme et Ć  jour pour tous les ordinateurs en rĆ©seau.

Les protocoles de test sont clairement archivĆ©s dans un emplacement de stockage unique et peuvent ĆŖtre consultĆ©s Ć  tout moment. L’utilisation dans un environnement de terminal (par exemple, Citrix ou terminal server) est Ć©galement prise en charge par ID.Prove et offre la mĆŖme gamme de fonctions et de commoditĆ©s que la solution mono-utilisateur ou la solution rĆ©seau.

SOLUTION WEB

Aucune installation n’est nĆ©cessaire. L’accĆØs se fait via l’intranet/internet et offre Ć  l’utilisateur l’intĆ©gralitĆ© des fonctionnalitĆ©s d’ID.prove. Que vous effectuiez des vĆ©rifications individuelles, des vĆ©rifications de liste ou une classification des rĆ©sultats, la commoditĆ© et la flexibilitĆ© sont au cœur de cette solution.






Le maintien de votre identitĆ© d’entreprise prĆ©cĆ©dente est entiĆØrement garanti, ce qui signifie que votre plateforme de travail reste inchangĆ©e. L’interface SOAP normalisĆ©e et indĆ©pendante de la plateforme, ainsi que la possibilitĆ© de se connecter via XML Ć  des solutions professionnelles existantes, assurent une intĆ©gration simple et sans complication dans les applications existantes.

Fabrikā€™s prominence in tubular products for the Oil & Gas (O&G) and other sectors is no accident. Our legacy includes the API-standard Fabrik Buttress Thread. Through our dedicated Research and Technology teams, we’ve established ourselves as an innovative ally for our tubular customers, constantly devising novel products and solutions to drive both our clients and the entire industry forward.

The Research and Technology Center collaborates closely with three other Fabrik research facilities. Furthermore, the headquarters of Fabrik Tubular Products in Houston hosts an exceptional product development team dedicated to providing continuous advancements in tubular innovations for the industry.

Fabrikā€™s Product Technology Section empowers engineers and professionals with extensive, cutting-edge resources. This includes advanced testing, intricate modeling, thorough failure analysis, and more. These tools are harnessed to craft the next wave of steel innovations across various applications. Within these laboratories and facilities, the future of steel takes shape.

Mechanical Testing Facilities

At our Mechanical Testing facilities, we leverage automated equipment for conducting essential tests such as tensile and hardness measurements. These tests play a pivotal role in establishing the mechanical attributes of materials, bolstering product development and aiding customer projects. Our array of testing frames spans from 5 to 220 kip, encompassing both tensile testing and stress- or strain-controlled fatigue testing.

Electrical Steels Laboratory

The Electrical Steels Laboratory at Fabrik encompasses a range of processing and testing amenities. These are geared towards assessing cold-rolled magnetic lamination steels, which find application in producing motors, transformers, ballasts, and various electrical apparatuses. Within our laboratory, you’ll find QDA furnaces, AC and DC magnetic testers, and an interlaminar resistance testerā€”critical tools for our comprehensive evaluation processes.

Cold-Rolling
Laboratory

Within our Cold-Rolling Laboratory, you’ll find a Bliss four-high single-stand cold reduction mill. This mill can process strips up to 12 inches wide, achieving up to 500 fpm speeds. It’s meticulously equipped with instrumentation to capture all pertinent engineering data tied to the cold-rolling process. The facility employs a range of work rolls, optimizing rolling operations throughout Fabrik. Furthermore, it serves as a platform for refining techniques for new sheet and tin-mill products while facilitating the assessment of various cold-rolling oils.

Forging the sustainable future of steel