Fabrication lies at the very heart of both Whale Engineering and Whale Tankers. Indeed it is a service the size of which is matched only be the experience that can be drawn on to support such a highly skilled process. With over 50 years experience of fabricating in the UK, and with a combined fabrication space of over 150,00 sq ft, Whale Engineering has the capacity to utilise a diverse range of fabrication technologies to produce only the highest quality components.
With fabricators conforming to BS EN ISO 9606-1, ASME VIII and automated welding to BS EN ISO 14732, customers can gain access to the following processes:
Optic Fibre Laser Cutting
Sheet Bending
Profile Cutting
Welding
Pipe Bending
Assemblies
Used to create a plethora of components and parts, sheets and plates can be plasma or laser cut to specific customer requirements, almost any kind of bending can be undertaken, and fabricated parts requiring machining can be undertaken in-house.
Testing
All parts and welds are NDT tested to check for defects before being dispatched to the customer. These tests are split into external and internal testing.
Internal Testing
Ultrasonic Testing
Mainly used on pressure vessels (tanks), the process serves check the thickness of a part. As it also has the capability of calibrating whether it has deteriorated over time, it is a method commonly deployed on used parts.
X-Ray
X-Ray technology allows potential internal and external defects in components and parts to be detected easier than most other testing methods. Given the inherent health and safety issues surrounding the process, X-Ray testing is undertaken by certified testing specialists, with 22 days notice required by the HSE prior any procedure being implemented.
External Testing
Dye Penetrant Testing (DPT)
As its name suggests, a dye sprayed onto the part is used to check for cracks on its surface. The spray seeps into the cracks to clearly show the defect on cleaning off. Given its simplicity, it is a very common testing procedure used on most parts.
Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI)
Used primarily on components of an irregular shape, the process involves the use of a magnetic particle yoke that creates a magnetic current on the object. A specific powder spread across the testing area reacts with the magnetic current, causing it to stick in the cracks/defects. The powder once blown away makes any affected area now visible.
Welding Procedures
BS EN ISO 15614
ASME IX
Industries We Serve
Earth Moving Equipment
Re-cycling Equipment Parts
Conveyor Manufactures
Water/Sewage Sector
Windmill Sheet Metal Components
Electrical Panels