A240 and A182 type 316L
A240 and A182 type 316L
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Dear Experts
Is it possible to use A240 type 316L instead of A182 type 316L in manufacturing the valve body.As far as I am concerned the mechanical, chemical and physical properties of both classes are the same and the only difference is production process.A240 is plate and A182 is forged.As a matter of fact, I have never seen a valve body made out of A240 but this time it has occured and I am worry about the quality of valve.
Please share your experience with me.
Cheers
Rapid
Is it possible to use A240 type 316L instead of A182 type 316L in manufacturing the valve body.As far as I am concerned the mechanical, chemical and physical properties of both classes are the same and the only difference is production process.A240 is plate and A182 is forged.As a matter of fact, I have never seen a valve body made out of A240 but this time it has occured and I am worry about the quality of valve.
Please share your experience with me.
Cheers
Rapid





RE: A240 and A182 type 316L
Normally A182-316L is material for small valve. This would be the difficulty to fabricate from plate.
RE: A240 and A182 type 316L
RE: A240 and A182 type 316L
RE: A240 and A182 type 316L
If you are making straight pattern valves and the flow direction is the long direction of the steel product you should be OK, but if you make an angle pattern or machine it out sideways you are in trouble.
Trust me on this one.
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