How We Build a Cylindrical Tank with Hemispherical Heads

Hemispherical Heads

A cylindrical tank with hemispherical heads looks simple, but the build has a lot of “gotchas.” This post walks through the real-world process: material selection, forming, fit-up, welding, inspection/NDT, and the documentation that code buyers expect. You’ll learn what to specify early to avoid rework, delays, and rejected parts.