Flange materials - B16.5
Flange materials - B16.5
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If I have to make a flange with unique dimensions (ie. we are matching a russian bolt pattern), is my only option to get a blank flange and machine it? I know this is probably a dumb question, but are there any other materials that come in round carbon steel bars that can be used? (I see B16.5 only mentions forgings, castings, and plates).
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RE: Flange materials - B16.5
RE: Flange materials - B16.5
RE: Flange materials - B16.5
RE: Flange materials - B16.5
The general options for a flange are:
1. A forged ring for you to finish machine.
2. A finished machined forged flange
3. Strips cut from plate, rolled & welded, with original surfaces of plate at OD & ID or the ring.
4. A ring cut from plate.
Options 1 to 3 are required is the flange is to have a hub.
Option 3 would require PWHT.
At least in the US, forged flange blanks can be obtained at reasonable cost and delivery time.