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M201 Tech CKLST r4
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1.3.2 Does the manufacturer maintain records of each heat, that verify that the
end of heat steel continues to meet the maximum allowable percentage
of Manganese? (see manganese requirements listed in question 1.1)
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The average must be at least 50 ft. lbs. at +60 deg. F for Grade B+ steel
The average must be at least 50 ft. lbs. at +60 deg. F for Grade C(NT)
steel
The average must be at least 50 ft. lbs. at -60 deg. F for Grade C(QT)
steel
The average must be at least 50 ft. lbs. at -60 deg. F for Grade D steel
The average must be at least 50 ft. lbs. at -60 deg. F for Grade E steel
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Both specimens must exhibit "no break" performance at +60 deg. F for
Grade B steel
Both specimens must exhibit "no break" performance at +60 deg. F for
Grade B+ steel
Both specimens must exhibit "no break" performance at +60 deg. F for
Grade C(NT) steel
Both specimens must exhibit "no break" performance at -60 deg. F for
Grade C(QT) steel
Both specimens must exhibit "no break" performance at -60 deg. F for
Grade D steel
Both specimens must exhibit "no break" performance at -60 deg. F for
Grade E steel
2.4.4 Are these records kept for at least 3 years?
2.5 Are Brinell Hardness tests conducted? Paragraphs 7.4.1 & 7.4.2.
2.5.1 Is hardness tested on a surface that has been ground to remove
decarburization? (reference ASTM A370)
2.5.1.1 Are hardness tests performed on a furnace load basis of either one
casting or coupon?
2.5.1.2 Do test results fall in the specified Brinell Hardness Range as
appropriate?
Grade A Steel 108-160
Grade B and B+ Steel 137-228
Grade C Steel 179-241
Grade D Steel 211-285
Grade E Steel 241-311
2.5.2 Are these records kept for at least 3 years?
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3 RECORDS
6.1.2
CE = C +
(Mn +
Si)/6 +
(Cr + Mo
+ V)/5 +
(Ni +
Cu)/15
Hardenabi
6.2 lity
6.2.1 Grades D and E Steel
Grade A
Annealed or
Unannealed Normalized Gr. B Gr. B+ Gr. C Gr. D
Tensile strength 60 60 70 80 90 105
Yield Point, ks 30 30 38 50 60 85
Elongation in 22 26 24 24 22 17
Reduction of A 30 38 36 36 45 35
7.2.3
7.2.4
7.2.5
7.3.4.3
Dynamic Tear and Nil Ductility Test
Temperature:
Testing
Temperat
ure
Cast Steel Deg. F
Grades B 60
and B+
Grade C 60
(NT)
Grade C -60
(QT)
Grade D -60
Grade E -60
7.3.5
A check test may be made by the
purchaser from a casting at his
expense. Results of this testing shall
conform to the minimum values
specified in Paragraph 7.3.4.
7.4 Hardness
Material BHN
Grade Range
Identifica
tion
Grade A 108-160
Grades B 137-228
and B+
Grade C 179-241
Grade D 211-285
Grade E 241-311
13 MARKING
VARIATI
ON IN
14 WEIGHT
When not covered by individual
product specification, the normal
weight shall have been previously
agreed upon between the purchaser and
the manufacturer. Castings may vary
not more than 5 percent above or 3
percent below what has been
determined as the normal weight for
the castings.