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When the Commercial Nuclear Power Industry Needs Custom Nuclear Fabrication

The U.S. economy depends on nuclear power. Approximately 100 reactors around the country generate 20 percent of the electricity we use. While many of these reactors are aging, others are under construction — and with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) reviewing applications for more, it's clear nuclear is here to stay.

Steam: at the heart of power generation

Two thirds of the reactors currently in service are of the Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) design, the balance being Boiling Water Reactors (BWRs.) The common theme? Water.

For all its sophistication and complexity, generating electricity from nuclear energy simply entails powering turbines with steam. Producing that steam takes lots of water, miles of piping, plus pressure vessels and components such as feedwater and moisture separator heaters.
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Visit a nuclear facility and you'll see stainless steel everywhere. Out of sight are more exotic heat and corrosion-resistant alloys such as nickel-based Inconels. Those all need high-quality nuclear welding work, something at which Meyer Tool & Mfg. excels.

Meyer Tool has the fabrication expertise needed

Meyer Tool & Mfg. specializes in fabricating custom structural weldments. We consistently work to the tight tolerances required for nuclear fabrication. We perform precision welding in commonplace and exotic materials, and are skilled at minimizing distortion through precise fit-up and expert heat flow knowledge. All our welders are ASME-certified, and our shop carries both ASME “U” and “R” stamps.
 
We take pride in consistently delivering the very highest quality of work. The more challenging the requirements, the greater our appetite for the project. That's why we like to say we've been “building the impossible since 1969.”

We welcome custom nuclear welding projects

At Meyer Tool, our expertise is in building prototypes, one-offs, and small-volume production runs. Those leave no room for trial and error or extended development runs. We have to get it right first time, which is why we're meticulous in our attention to detail. Our design processes are configured to minimize the risk in your project, and quality is paramount from requirements definition to delivery and beyond. Whether you need a single weldment or several dozen for your nuclear fabrication project, Meyer is committed to giving you the best equipment for the job.
 
Within the nuclear fabrication industry, adherence to 10 CFR 50 Appendix B/NQA-1 certification is standard practice. While Meyer Tool does not currently have such certification, we do have rigorous quality and documentation processes in place. These allow us to supply weldments for use under the approval of our customers.

When you need equipment, talk to the specialists

​The commercial nuclear industry is going through a growth phase. New reactors are under construction while the NRC is reviewing applications for others. But quality nuclear welding demands highly trained and skilled people who follow rigorous process control and inspection procedures. That's why you should talk to Meyer Tool & Mfg. We understand the highly specialized requirements of the nuclear industry, and have the skills and experience to design and build exactly the equipment needed. Call or email for further information.