Orbital Fabrications specialises in High Purity Welding, this technique is used across various industries, namely within laboratories, universities and in semiconductor, pharmaceutical and aerospace.
The process involves the welding of tubes to transmit special gases. It is essential that the inside of the weld is exceptionally clean so that the gasses are transmitted without contamination. Our High Purity Welding is completed in the controlled environment of an Orbital Cleanroom which prevents any nuisance substances from accessing the weld.
The sterile environment is so essential as any contaminants within the weld can lead to the eventual failure of the entire system. A dirty weld which has been accessed by corrosive or oxidising contaminants or other impurities compromises the integrity of the tubing and in turn the entire component.
Why the Semi-Conductor Industry Needs High Purity Welding
High Purity Welding is particularly useful within the semi-conductor industry. Semi-conductor fabrication involves the use of stainless process lines in the transportation of gases which, if leaked, can be highly toxic, corrosive, and flammable.
Due to the dangerous nature of the gasses, it is imperative that the completed weld of the tubes boasts high integrity and reliability. Where dangerous gasses are involved, the weld must pass safety testing procedures. The transferred gases must pass through without accumulating particulates, moisture, or other contaminants. For work within this industry, the inner weld must be incredibly clean and smooth to ensure the quality of the gasses passing through is not compromised.
Key Considerations in High Purity Welding
- High Purity Welding should ensure accurate, strong welds that are deficient of any defects such as voids, cracks, pits or discoloration, outside and inside the tube.
- It is essential to ensure that the process enables traceability and repeatability.
- The welding process must take place in a highly controlled environment such as our Class 6 cleanroom ensuring that the gasses passing through the tubes are clear of contaminants.
- The process must be undertaken by highly skilled engineers who are experienced in High Purity Welding.
Why Choose Orbital for Your High Purity Welding Needs?
Orbital Fabrications are highly experienced in providing High Purity Welding solutions for their clients and have worked with a wide variety of materials. The team can produce excellent results while working with stainless steel and specialised high-nickel piping materials. Orbital Fabrications are flexible in their working and can assist in a stand-alone service or with managed projects.
Our facilities include a range of ultra-modern welding stations, portable and fixed orbital welding machines. The equipment available is perfect for ensuring sterility. Orbital’s facilities also include state-of-the-art, ISO certified in-house class 5 & 6 cleanroom facility, which all high purity welding is completed within.
For more information on how Orbital Fabrications can assist you with your specialist welding needs, contact us today: https://www.orbitalfabrications.co.uk/contact-us/
Orbital Fabrications, based in Cambridge, is a market leader in orbital welding, specialist welding, and assembly of gas and fluid handling systems. Established in 1988, Orbital Fabrications has over 30 years’ experience offering specialised orbital welding and high-tech fabrication to a variety of clients within the Semiconductor, Pharmaceutical, Aerospace, Chemical and Allied industries.
Orbital Fabrications has more to offer than just welding. As well as computerised orbital welding, micro-TIG welding and manual welding, we also offer an assembly service both within our controlled workshop environment and within our cleanroom. Our state-of-the-art facilities also boast a CNC machining facility. All our services are supported by our testing and inspection procedures.
We specialise in the design and build of point of use gas cabinets, change-over panels, and electro-mechanical control units. We also fabricate high-quality vacuum exhaust systems and have developed equipment for exhaust gas filtration prior to its release to the atmosphere.