1. Tracking
of Pipes and Spools inside and outside a Pipe-Shop

2. Loading Pallets inside the Warehouse
Every pallet has a barcode that connects it to a workstation in the pipe-shop
Scanning the barcode with a mobile device loads information stored in the database
Mobile device instructs which fittings to load onto the pallet

3. Loading Pallets inside the Warehouse
Pallet is loaded with fittings needed for spools that are fabricated in the next shift

4. Loading Pallets inside the Warehouse
Fittings are marked with ID that tells workers at fit-up station which spool they belong to
Stored information includes:
Heat number
Certification number
Project number (if needed)

5. Inside the Pipe-Shop
Pallets are transported to their designated workstations inside the pipe-shop
Pallet barcodes indicate to which workstation they should be transported
Upon receiving a cut pipe, the fitters can see which fittings belong to the spool based upon pipe and fitting IDs

6. Loading into the Pipe Dispenser
Every pipe is registered in the database upon loading by the operator
Stored information includes:
Heat number
Certification number
Project number (if needed)
Loading

7. Loading into the Pipe Dispenser
Pipes can be identified by the order in which they were loaded
Pipes can be marked additionally by hand for emergencies
Unloading

8. Cutting Stations
Cut pieces are marked by ink jet printer or manually with permanent pen
Four-digit code makes pipe identifiable at all following stations

9. Cutting Stations
Information stored in database includes next processing steps, spool number, project, etc.

10. Cutting Stations
Pipe ID remains legible throughout transport and further processing steps
All previous information from raw pipe is stored as well (heat number, certification number, etc.)
Barcode stickers would get damaged during transport on roller conveyors etc., making it impossible to identify the pipe later on

11. Following Stations
Pipe gets transported to next stations automatically
Entering pipe ID into PC terminal reveals processing details (and sends fabrication data to machine in case of CNC)
Database is updated once processing is finished

12. Following Stations
Once all automatic/automated steps are finished, pipe is transported to designated fit-up station
Printed or written pipe ID remains on pipe throughout entire automatic/automated process, whereas barcode stickers could get detached from pipe or damaged

13. Fitting Spools at Fit-Up Stations
Upon removing a pipe from the buffer table, the fitter enters the pipe ID into the PC terminal
Information stored in database will show which fittings belong to the same spool as the pipe
Fittings can be identified by IDs assigned to them upon loading in the warehouse

14. Preparing for Next Steps
Finished spool is marked with metal tag plate with new ID
Ink or permanent marker would vanish after further steps, for instance painting
Metal tag plates with spool IDs can be produced and delivered to workstations before each shift

15. Preparing for Next Steps
New ID contains information on all pipes and fittings included in the spool
Piece ID
DN/WT
Length
Slip-On 1
A705
50/SCH40 -
Pipe 1
8G51
1200 mm
Tee 1
2RK4
Slip-On 2
P63H
Pipe 2 (Bend)
791B
1950 mm
Slip-On 3
N549

16. Finishing Steps – X-Ray Inspection, Surface Treatment, Storage, Assembly
Tag plate is unaffected by further steps, for instance galvanizing (image), painting, etc.
Spool can be identified after completed fabrication process and transported to installation destination

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