Normalizing SA 516-70
Normalizing SA 516-70
(OP)
I'm arranging to have some 2 7/8" thick plate normalized at a local heat treater. I've specified it to be held at 1650 F +/- 25F, held for three hours and cooled in still air. Will that cover it?





RE: Normalizing SA 516-70
Yes. Make sure it is held for 3 hours at temperature, and ask for furnace strip charts to assure a normalized heat treatment.
RE: Normalizing SA 516-70
I've asked for a chart and certs. Your help is appreciated.
Regards,
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Once again, thanks. I've also spoken to the technical person at the heat treater, and, he concurs, that any dimensional changes will be minimal, and, he thinks that if anything, it may grow slightly.
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Have you been or are planning to attend ASME Boiler Code meetings?
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Wilshire Grand Hotel.
RE: Normalizing SA 516-70
Thanks for the headsup. I'm especially interested in ASME Sec VIII, & Sec IX. Will the meeting in August pertain to those sections?
RE: Normalizing SA 516-70
Yes, during boiler code week, most of the pertinent ASME B&PV code subgroups (Sections VIII and IX)and subcommittees meet. The code meetings are scheduled four times a year.
Side note, the NBIC subcommittee and main committee meets the following week (August 15-18).