Modernizace linky nedestruktivního zkoušení bezešvých trubek jako nástroj získání konkurenční výhody

Abstract

The objective of the presented Master’s thesis is to leverage the completed modernization of a non-destructive testing (NDT) line for seamless steel tubes at an undisclosed manufacturing company as a tool for gaining a competitive advantage. The thesis is structured into a theoretical and a practical section. The theoretical part introduces the manufacturing company and outlines the production principles of seamless steel tubes along with their nondestructive testing. In addition to highlighting the link between production and necessary quality control, this section provides a literature review of key standards governing the production and NDT of steel tubes. The subsequent practical part describes the NDT process on the specific line and its original state. Furthermore, it defines the requirements for the modernization and provides an analysis of the selection and implementation phases. Subsequently, a proposal for utilizing the modernized line to achieve a competitive advantage is formulated. The practical part concludes with an economic evaluation of the benefits of the proposed solution.