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Rolling plate with grain direction

Rolling plate with grain direction

Rolling plate with grain direction

(OP)
Could anyone please tell me, if it is required for the material grain direction to be in line with the rolling direction when making pressure vessels? Thank you!

RE: Rolling plate with grain direction

It is not.

RE: Rolling plate with grain direction

That is one reason ASME limits fiber elongation.

RE: Rolling plate with grain direction

It used to be and some Engs still hold the practice but ASME got rid of it a few Yrs back.
It is better to keep the grain whenever possible,

RE: Rolling plate with grain direction

(OP)
Thank you everyone for you replies!

RE: Rolling plate with grain direction

You generally work to the dimensions of the rolled plate; i.e., 8 or 10 ft wide becomes the length of the shell courses.   

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