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2009 SME Annual ConferenceJune 8-9, 2009 Philadelphia, PA
Forming & Fabricating
Charles Caristan, Air Liquide
INDUSTRY TRENDS & DEVELOPMENTS
2009 SME Annual ConferenceJune 8-9, 2009 Philadelphia, PA
Overview/Introduction
- Overview of Forming & Fabricating communities
- Market and technologies trends
2009 SME Annual ConferenceJune 8-9, 2009 Philadelphia, PA
F&F and its technical community networks
2009 SME Annual ConferenceJune 8-9, 2009 Philadelphia, PA
Welding Market Trends and Forecasts*
* Source: BCC Research February 2008
• Global CAGR forecast 2008-2013 still at 5% despite 2008-2009 recession in NA and
Europe• NA represents 32% in each sales category • Sales of shielding gases is a good trend indicator
2009 SME Annual ConferenceJune 8-9, 2009 Philadelphia, PA
Welding Manufacturing Trends and Forecasts*
* Source: OmniweldTM February 2009
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Quality is passport to new markets ISO 9000
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Agility & Flexibility = Profitability Global e-business
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Lean organizations prefer lean suppliers Lean Operation
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Laser welding 2008-2013 growth forecast 7.5%. Hybrid laser-arc welding applications are burgeoning
Non-destructive testing is rising with automatic phased array ultrasonic sensors, notably for tube and pipe manufacturing
Narrow gap welding technology still needs developments to improve large grain boundaries susceptibility to cracks.
Friction stir welding grows beyond aluminum into carbon and stainless steels
Scarcity of helium supply sources promotes innovative shielding gas blends
Welding Technologies Trends and Forecasts*
•Source: BCC Research February 2008•** Air Liquide February 2009
Helium Usage
Scarcity of helium supply sources promotes innovative shielding gas blends
Friction stir welding grows beyond aluminum into carbon and stainless steels
Narrow gap welding technology still needs developments to improve large grain boundaries susceptibility to cracks.
Non-destructive testing is rising with automatic phased array ultrasonic sensors, notably for tube and pipe manufacturing
Laser welding 2008-2013 growth forecast 7.5%. Hybrid laser-arc welding applications are burgeoning
2009 SME Annual ConferenceJune 8-9, 2009 Philadelphia, PA
Tool & Die Market Trends and Forecasts*
•Source: NTMA March 2009
2009 SME Annual ConferenceJune 8-9, 2009 Philadelphia, PA
Tube & Pipe Market Trends and Forecasts*
•Source: German Steel & Tube Association – January 2009
2008 production of 120MM tons includes 37MM tons of seamless tubes and 83MM tons of welded tubes, of which 65MM of less than 16” diameter
China fuels global growth to produce 32% of world’s tubes & pipes. China produces 50% of world seamless tubes. North-America’s production grew 10% to 15MM tons in 08; principally due to high demand in energy markets
Sustained trend towards multi-operation tube bending & fabricating cells
Increased usage of nickel-aluminum-bronze material for mandrel tooling
2008 production of 120MM tons includes 37MM tons of seamless tubes and 83MM tons of welded tubes, of which 65MM of less than 16” diameter
China fuels global growth to produce 32% of world’s tubes & pipes. China produces 50% of world seamless tubes.
North-America’s production grew 10% to 15MM tons in 08; principally due to high demand in energy markets
Sustained trend towards multi-operation tube bending & fabricating cells
Increased usage of nickel-aluminum-bronze material for mandrel tooling
2009 SME Annual ConferenceJune 8-9, 2009 Philadelphia, PA
F&F (Numerical) Simulation Technologies Trends *
•Source: www.forgingmagazine.com May 2009
2009 SME Annual ConferenceJune 8-9, 2009 Philadelphia, PA
Stamping Market Trends
2009 SME Annual ConferenceJune 8-9, 2009 Philadelphia, PA
Stamping Technologies Trends
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Non-traditional cutting industry trends
•Source: www.waterjet.org May 2009 •** Strategies Unlimited, Inc.
2009 SME Annual ConferenceJune 8-9, 2009 Philadelphia, PA
Conclusion
2009 SME Annual ConferenceJune 8-9, 2009 Philadelphia, PA
Questions?
2009 SME Annual ConferenceJune 8-9, 2009 Philadelphia, PA
Thank you!
Charles Caristan, Air Liquide