Flexible Manufacturing System - FMS. What is a 'Flexible Manufacturing System - FMS'. A flexible manufacturing system (FMS) is a method for producing goods that is readily adaptable to changes in the product being manufactured, in which machines are able to manufacture parts and in the ability to handle varying levels of production.
When corrosion occurs after the in-process time, the cause may be a corrosive atmosphere. Heat treat departments may exhaust corrosive fumes. One of the most corrosive is sulfur dioxide fumes which will quickly corrode metal surfaces.
Re: Black iron pipe. Sure are. Black iron pipe is cast from several grades of ductile or malleable iron whereas carbon steel pipe is generally wrought welded or seamless. Cast iron pipe is used for underground or submerged applications and for main steam pipes and branches that are subjected to acids.