Can Forged Bar be used for Heads + Caps ??
Can Forged Bar be used for Heads + Caps ??
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Can vessel Heads and Flat Ends be machined from SA182 F316L Forged Bar ?
ASME VIII states that Forged or Hot Rolled Bar can be used up to and including DN100 but Im sure I have seen other ASME vessels which have End Caps machined from up to 8" Bar.





RE: Can Forged Bar be used for Heads + Caps ??
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RE: Can Forged Bar be used for Heads + Caps ??
RE: Can Forged Bar be used for Heads + Caps ??
UG-14 and UG-6 disallowed the use of forged bar however the code cases above allow it if you perform additional transverse test, ultrasonically test the bar along its entire length and dye pen any weld preps before welding.
RE: Can Forged Bar be used for Heads + Caps ??
Suggest you speak with your AIA prior to use. There is more to this.