Pipe Fittings Inspection: Visual, Dimensional, NDT, Proof Test & Marking Guide

Aienginear pipe fittings inspection guide cover: elbow under a magnifier with ASME B16.9 and ASTM fitting standards

A standards-checked guide to inspecting pipe fittings: what to check, which tests apply to which fitting, ASME B16.9 tolerances, NDT selection, the B16.9-2024 proof test and marking, with a free acceptance calculator and printable checklist.

ASTM A105/A105M-26: Carbon Steel Forgings for Piping — Complete Engineering Guide

ASTM A105/A105M-26 guide cover with ASME B16.5 Group 1.1 flange pressure-temperature rating chart

ASTM A105/A105M-26 explained by Aienginear: chemistry and Mn allowance, 485/250 MPa strength, 197 HBW hardness, A105N and heat-treatment rules, ASME B16.5 Group 1.1 flange ratings, sour service, welding, MTR checks, plus a free flange rating finder and MTR chemistry checker.

Carbon Steel Piping Materials & ASTM Grades

Carbon steel is the fundamental material for industrial process piping due to its high tensile strength and versatility. Its performance depends heavily on the deoxidization manufacturing process—specifically, using fully “killed” steel to prevent porosity—and selecting the correct ASTM grade. While ASTM A106 (seamless) is mandated for high-temperature, high-pressure environments, ASTM A53 (welded or seamless) is … Read more

Piping Interview Questions and Answers (2026): Fittings, Materials, Flanges and Layout

Piping interview questions and answers 2026 – Aienginear guide to fittings, materials, pipe vs tube, flanges, layout and ASME B31.3 testing

32 piping interview questions and answers for 2026 by Aienginear — elbows, eccentric reducers, olets, NPS and schedules, pipe vs tube, material selection, flanges, valves, layout rules and ASME B31.3 testing, with printable tables, diagrams and a self-test quiz.