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[kpl012]

I have flanges made IAW Subject spec. What is the process to get to these flanges? Is the material cres316l come in big ingots IAW 316L mat'l specs then forged and retested before cutting down? Just want to now cradle to grave.

 

[metengr]

There are different ways to manufacture flanges for ASME B16.5. If you have a copy of ASME B16.5 you would know that flanges can be fabricated from several product forms - castings, plate and forgings. Take your pick. Please review the appropriate material specification and B16.5.

 

[XL83NL]

This is becoming pretty annoying now. It's probably the 4th topic you've started here within a week, for which you've made double/triple/quadruple every time.
Now again. Please be patient in receiving replies. People may not react within a day, it sometimes takes a little more time.
We also have other jobs to do.

Furthermore, if you feel your topic has received to little attention, you may bump it (but don't bump within a day or two!), rather then making a completely new topic (i.e. double post).
If you think it has been the wrong forum in which your original topic has been posted, then think twice next time before hitting the Submit Post button and feel confident you're in the right section.