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Why Cold Cutting Is the Hot Technology (PDF)
Lincolnshire, IL (October 27, 2011) - As published in North American Pipelines magazine, E.H. Wachs cold cutting machine tools including the LCSF and HDSF split frames are the preferred method of cutting and beveling pipelines prior to welding. Where volatile hydrocarbons have been introduced into a pipeline, Wachs flame free machining process is the Hot Technology.

Practical Deepwater Pipeline Repair System (PDF)
Houston, TX (September 6, 2011) - As published in Ocean News & Technology (ON&T) magazine, Wachs Subsea, Oil States and Chevron invent, design and builds a system including the Combination Tool, a multipurpose device powered by ROV and remotely controlled capable of pipe severing, OD bevel, ID bevel, weld seam removal and FBE removal in one deployment.

Wachs Subsea Deepwater Pipeline Repair System (PDF)
Houston, TX (October 6, 2010) - As published in OE Offshore Engineer magazine, Chevron partners with Wachs Subsea, Oil States and others to develop their Deepwater Pipeline Repair System for emergency repairs on the ocean floor at depths up to 10,000 feet (3,000 meters).

E.H. Wachs Water Utility Products and No Valve Left Behind (PDF)
Harvard, IL (January 4, 2010) - As published in Municipal Sewer and Water magazine, proactive valve maintenance with Wachs Valve Maintenance Trailers pays big dividends in reduced labor, reduced leakage and better asset data for Rutherford County, Tenn.

E.H. Wachs Water Utility Products and Stimulus Bill Spending (PDF)
Harvard, IL (May 20, 2009) - As published in Municipal Sewer and Water magazine, funding for "shovel-ready" projects under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act can include equipment for long-term infrastructure operation and maintenance.

E.H. Wachs Highlights the Importance of Proper Weld Preps (PDF)
Lincolnshire, IL (May 10, 2009) - As published in Welding Journal magazine, proper weld preps are the critical first step in implementing a successful welding program producing high quality, repeatable welds with no heat affected zone.

E.H. Wachs Launches New Multi-Axial PowerDrill (PDF)
Lincolnshire, IL (July 1, 2008) - E.H. Wachs launches a new high-performance industrial drill, the Multi-Axial PowerDrill, designed to articulate in five axes for a wide range of field service drilling applications.
 
E.H. Wachs Among American Machinist's 10 Best Machine Shops (PDF)
Cleveland, OH (September 7, 2006)  - American Machinist magazine today recognized E.H. Wachs as one of ten machine shops, large and small, that perform at consistently high levels relative to the key indicators derived from American Machinist's proprietary Machine Shop Benchmarking study.
 
Wachs Subsea Cold Cutting Applications for Offshore Platforms (PDF)
Houston, TX - Recent changes in casing and pipe management have significantly improved the safety and efficiency in operating offshore platforms. Article by Tim Sheehan, Vice President Wachs Subsea.

E.H. Wachs EICC Casing Cutter Time Study (PDF)
Lincolnshire, IL - A time study was commissioned to measure the advantages of cold cutting machine tools versus torch cutting and grinding, indicating the Wachs LCSF Split Frame and LCSF based EICC (External Internal Casing Cutter) yields clear savings in time with greatly enhanced safety.