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Requirernents For i\ickel Alurninium
Bronze Castings And trngots
trant 4
Nickel Alurmimium Bromze
Naval AHRoy Smnri Castilrngs
With Welding Restricted To
'ilftre Nom*Wettecfl Sun"f ruce
(Class
I and II
Castings OntY)
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NES 747
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SCOPE
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'l'his NllS states the requirements for the physical characteristics, test methods and
accclrtance standards of nickel aluminium bronze naval alloy Class I and II castings with the
rcJrair welding of the casting restricted to the non-wetted surface, that is, where no heat
rrl'[irctcd zone (H.\Z) caused by welding is exposed to sea water.
ill
NES 747
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FOREWORD
Sponsorship
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'l'his Naval Engineering Standard (NES) is sponsored by the Procurement Executive, Ministry
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l)art
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Nickel Aluminium Bronze Naval Alloy Ingots and Sand Castings with Welding
Permitted on the Wetted Surface.
l)art
Part
Nickel Aluminium Bronze Naval Alloy Sand Castings with Welding Restricted to the
Non-Wetted Sr-rrface (Class I and II Castings only).
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NES 747
Paft 4
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CONTENTS
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1'ITI,I] PA(;E
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SC()I'E
FOIII'WORI) . .
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('ondilions ol' Ilelcase
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Jcneral
MOI)'lbndcr or Contract
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Process
Ilclated l)ocuments
llcalth
ancl Saf'ety
Warning.....
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CON'I'EN'I'S
SI'CI'ION
T.
1.1
1.2
l.l
l.l
l.l
1.1
1.4
t.5
1.1
Ingots
Ingot Analysis
Castings
Casting Analysis
1.3
SECTION
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
1.2
1.2
t.2
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
TABLE 2.I I'ROPERI]ES
2.1
2.1
SBCTION
3.
HEAT TI{EATMENT . .
3.1
snc'l'loN
4.
CI-ASSIIICATION
4.1
QUALITY ASSURANCE
SEC'I'ION
st,tc'l'loN
DOCUMENTATION...
s.r
6.
TESTME'I'IIODS"...
6.1
6.1
Destructive Tests .
Analysis
Mechanic:rl 'l'ests
Itetests
Non-destructive Tests
Dimensional Check
Visual-Optical .
Liquid Penetrant
Radiographic/Ultrasonic Examination .
Radiography . .
Radiographic Examination of Non'Designated
Regions on a Sample Basis
Ultrasonic Examination . . .
Pressure Tests .
6.1
6.1.1
6.1.2
6.1.3
6.2
6.2.r
6.2.2
6.2.3
6.2.4
6.2.5
6.2.6
6.2.',|
6.2.8
vll
6.1
6.1
6.1
6.1
6.1
6.1
6.1
6.1
6.1
6.2
6.2
6.2
NES 747
Part zl
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SECTION
7.
7.1
7
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7.1.2
7.1.3
1't
7.2.1
7.2.2
1)a
Analysis
Mechanical Tests
Retests
Non-destructive Examination
Visual-Optical .
7.I
7-l
7
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7.1
7.1
Standards
7.1
7.1
Liquid Penetrant
Radiography . .
7.1
7.2
7.2
7.2.4
7.2.5
Ultrasonics ....
Pressure Tests .
tt.
8.l
Defects
tt.2
n.tt
9.
9.t
9.1
9.2
Ingots
Castings
sl,l( "t'l()N
I0.
PACI(AGING
l0.l
ANNI.]X
A.
REL{IED DOCUMENTS
A"l
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B.l
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sti("r'l(
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8.3
tf..t
n.5
8.6
tf.7
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ACCEPTANCE STANDARDS
l)estructive Examination Standards ...
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ANNI.]X ('
7.2
DEF'ECTS
8.I
8.1
CASTINGS
8.1
8.1
8.2
8.2
8.2
8.2
8.2
9.I
9.1
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NtsS 7,17
Part 4
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t.
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t'il\'st('At. ('ilAIIAC'I'ERISTICS
lrtgols
ir
(l)
Q)
a carbon
0.05% wlw.
purity.
Ingot Analysis
a.
lABLtr
1.1.
Aluminium
Iron*
Nickelx
8.9
9.6
4.0
5.0
4.5
5.5
Manganese
1.0
r.4
Remainder
Impurities
Zinc
0.05
Lead
0.01
Tin
0.05
Silicon
Magnesium
0.05
Chromir-rm
0.01
Total Impurities
0.20
0.05
Castings
a.
Castings are to be made from ingots and approved scrap (see Annex B.).
NO'fES:
1.
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NT]S 747
Part 4
Issr.rc
.-] (
llclirlrrrlrltcrl)
2. All ingots
with
illegible, or the label has been removedifallen off, or is illegible are not to
be used.
1.4
('asling Analvsis
'l'his is to conform to the chemical composition in TABLE 1.2.
Element
Alrrnrinium
8.8
9.5
Iror-r'r'
4.0
5.0
N ickcl'r'
4.5
5.5
Mirnganese
0.75
1.3
Remainder
lnrpurities
'/'it-rc
0.05
l,crtd
0.01
'l'in
0.05
Silicon
0.10
Magr-resium
0.05
(lhr'omium
0.01
l'olul Impurities
0.25
'r'
Ouality of Material
Onlv the manufacturer's own approved scrap complying with Annex B. ma.y be
included in the cast. No other scrap is permitted. Following acceptance ol'the
analysis from the melt no further additions are permitted prior to pouring into
l,hc mor-rlc1.
t.2
t.NES 747
Parl 4
Issue 3 (Reforrnatted)
t.
Mt,l('ilw
ir.
0.2Vo
Elongation on 5.65 uS
Gauge Lengbh
N/mm'
Min
N/mmz
Per cent
Min
Min
620
250
Ir,
TABLE
2.1
2.I
PROPERTIES
NES 747
Part 4
Issue 3 (Refornratted)
-t.
IIIiAI''I'REATMENT
a.
b. All
c.
Only furnaces validated and approved in accordance with NES 746 are to be
used for the heat treatment of castings and test pieces.
t
NES 747
Part 4
Issue 3 (Reforrnatted)
( | \5,\ll l( .\ll()N
rr 'l'lrr. r'lrrssilicirlion of'castings is as defined
4.1
in NES 863.
NLS
7.17
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4.2
NES 747
Issue 3
5.
,o"tor,"?1,!Jl
a.
5.
/|/
l'rrlll
l.,rr, I lllr lrrrrrr,rllr rll
f
6.
IES]]METHopg
(r. I
Destructive Tests
(r.
l. l
Analysis
a.
6.1.2
l.-l
Should any of the original test specimens fail to meet acceptance standards, two
further heat-treated specimens from the same cast may be broken in accordance
with BS EN 10002.
Non-destructive Tests
a.
6.2.1
Retests
a.
6.2
In addition to the normal melt control analysis, a full cherr-ricirl irrrirl.vsis is Lo lrt'
made from a sample piece taken from each cast for ingots and lirr castings.
Mechanical Tests
a.
(r.
Dimensional Check
["
863.
Visual-Optical
a.
All castings are to be 100% visually inspected, assisted where necessary by the
use of x5 magnification optics. All imperfections are to be identified and
recorded.
6.2.3
6.2.1
Liquid Penetrant
a.
Ib is recommended
b.
Rad
a.
6.2.5
iographic/Ultrasonic Examination
l{adiography
a.
NES 747
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Issuc
6.2.6
(l{e lirlrrrattcd)
a.
(1)
(D
6.2.7
II
castings;
II
castings.
ltrasonic Examination
NOTE:
6.2.t|
The grain structure of sand cast nickel aluminium bronze may preclude
inspection by ultrasonics. The suitability for ultrasonic inspection is to be
assessed in accordance with BS 6208.
l)rcssure Tests
a.
When stated in the contract the castings are to be subjected to the specified
water-pressure test for a minimum period of l-5 minutes. Certain castings may
require longer periods of pressure testing. When necessary this will be specified
in the contract documents.
o.z
Nl:S
7.1
l)irlt.l
Issue 3 (Reforrnattctl
7.
ACCEPTANCE STANDARDS
7.1
7.1.1
Analysis
a.
(1)
(2)
7.1.2
Mechanical Tests
a.
7.1.1
Retests
a.
Both tensile test results are to conform to TABLE 2.r of this NES.
1)
7.2.1
Visual-Optical
a.
surfaces is to be clean and free from cracks or linear defects. Rounded forms of
surface defects are unacceptable in Critical Test Regions and Test Regions but
may be acceptable in Non-designated Regions at the discretion of the Qan.
NOTE:
b'
1'r)
width
The surface finish is to meet the standard specifiecl in the contract documents
and drawings.
l,iquid Penetrant
a.
b.
(1)
(2)
Clustered pinpoint porosity and other def'ects are acceptable provided that
the maximum size of any indication is not to exceecl Srnrn diarneter. bleed
out and the sum of the diameters of all indications lbr secbions uo to and
including 50mm, in an area of 70 x 70mm does not exceed. 24mm or the
sum of the diameters of all indications for sections over 50mm in an area
of 70 x 70mm does not exceed 86 mm.
NOTE:
c'
7.1
Nl:S
7,17
I)arl -l
lssrrc .l (ltclolrrrirtlctl
(1.
7.2.3
l{arliography
a.
7.2.4
Ullrasonics
tL
7.2.5
'I'here ma.y be inst'anctts wlrct't' nr:r('llin(,(l strr'lirr'r,r; ol'r'rrsl irr1ls rrr:rrrrrlirct,rrrc<l L<r
this specilicatirln lequil'r:s mot't'st,r'irrgr,rrt, rrt'r'r.pt,irrrt'r,sl,irrrrl;rrrls l,lrrrrr t,lrosc in
Clause 7.2.2a. and7.2.2b. in wit.y o['a wclt,(xl scirl irrcir. Wlrcrt. rrt.r'r'ssrrr'.y Lhis
requirement is to be clearly stated in the conlract (locurrrcrrt,s irrr<l is to lrc Lhc
subject of discussion between the purchaser and the conllaclor' prior L<r
manufacture of the castings.
Any defect that causes a signal g'reater than or equal to the signal produced by
the approved calibration standard is to be deemed unacceptable and the casting
rejected. Where the backwall echo is attenuated by 40Vo or greater, the
examination by ultrasonics is unacceptable and radiography in accordance with
Clause 6.2.3b. is to be employed.
l)rcssure Tests
a.
7.2
NES
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8.
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8.I
)qlq!'!r
7,17
ro.r","lft!d1
8.2
a.
(1)
(2)
b.
(1)
thickness.
c.
8.3
(2)
The area of weld deposition in Critical Test Regions and Test Regions is
to be restricted to I0% of the non-wetted surface area of the region, not
including flange thicknesses and webs, subject to any limitations imposed
by Clause 8.6a.
(3)
a.
NO'l'[|:
{t.
NLS
l)art
7.17
lsstrc .l (ltclolrrrlrilctl
tJ.4
ltr'r
-ay
repaired by welding using an approved procedure for the material
i.,
accordance with NES 77r and within the following limits:
"o.r""rrrud
(1)
(2)
(3)
@)
8.5
ir'
8.6
Any individual repair in Critical Test Regions shall not exceed E% of the
test
area containing the defect. In Test Regions, any inclividual repair is not
to
exceed I0% of test area containing the defect.
Limits on Combined Weld Repairs
The total combined area of weld repairs from all causes, eg dimensional
correction' surface and sub-surface defects, is to be within the foilowi"g
ilit5,
(1)
All permitted repairs are to be carried out in accordance with NBS 721 except
where such requirements are at va.iance with clause g.2a. to g.6a.
Prior to and subsequent to heat treatment, all weld repairs are to be fully
reinspected in accordance with the requirements of Section 6. The results
of th!
a'
(1)
Q)
Tire area of leakage necessitating remedial action does not exceed I\Va
of:
(a) the Test Region containing the def'ect in class II castings;
ft)
8.8
7.
Special Repairs
where the repairs necessary to meet the acceptance standards are more
extensive than are permitted by this specification and if it is considered
that
effective economical repair is possible, the eAR may submit the contractor,s
proposals in accordance with Ntrs zz1 to the Acceptance Author.ity
for
l,:13i."
cteclsron.
8.2
Ntrs 747
Part 4
Issue 3 (Reformatted)
9.
9.1
Ingots
a.
Each ingot is to be marked with the legend 'NAB' stamped or embossed in easily
discernible letters. Each ingot is also to be marked with a unique cast number
which can be stamped or embossed in easily discernible letters, or an indelibly
Castings
manufacture and be
permanently marked for identification during service life with the following
details:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
the unique cast number which can be related to the qltality control
documentation.
NOTE:
b.
9.1
NES 747
Part 4
Issue 3 (Reforrnatted)
IO.
PACKAGING
a.
(1)
description of castings;
Q)
(3)
quantity
Contract Number.
t0.l
NES 747
Part 4
Issue 3 (Reforrnatted)
ANNEX A.
Ir I
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rls 375
BS 1400
BS 6017
BS 6208
BS
EN
1OOO2
NES 746
NES 771
NES 863
A.t
1.1a.
6.I.2a.
1.1a.
6.2.7a.
6.L2a.,6.1.3a.,
Annex B.
8.7a.
6.2.5a.
6.2.3a., Annex B.
6.2.7a.
3.c.
8.2b., 8.4a.,
8.6b., 8.8a.
4.a.,6.2a.,
6.2.1a., 7.2.3a.
9.2a.
ANNEX A.
NES 747
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Part 4
(Reforrnatted)
ANNEX B.
I
)I.:I.
ll.
Approved Scrap
A cast is:
the product of one furnace melt
or
the product of one crucible melt
or
the product of a number of f urnace or crucible
melts where such are aggregated and mixed prior
to sampling.
Contractor
The Firm, Company, Organization, or Establishment
working within the scope of this NES.
Ingot
A mass of metal of proportions to suit the Founder's
requirements.
Pinpoint porosity
Any circular bleed out of less than 0.5mm diameter
revealed during liquid penetrant examination in
accordance with NES 729 Part 4.
Any officer duly authorized to act on behalf of the AA or
Quality Assurance
Representative (QAR) Project Manager.
\vo
'I'he cross-sectional area of'the gar,rge in a tensile test
piece, before testing, as detailed in BS BN 10002.
Wetted Surface
A surface that will come into contact with sea water.
Cast
B.l
ANNEX B.
NES 747
Part 4
lssue 3 (Reformatted)
ANNEX C.
|
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;1.
'/ : included
NA = not applicable
I ll,tcK
CHECK
Nrr
2
t
tI
i)t:
CLAUSE No
Casting Stock
1.1a.
Heat Treatment
Destructive Tests
3.b., 3.c.
r/
or NA
6. 1. 1a.
Non-destructive Tests
Destructive Examination Standards
Non-destructive Examination Standards
c.l
6.2a.
t.r.ra.
7.2.1a.
ANNEX
C.
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