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A Design Study in Steel Castings - Steel Plates in BOP Valve                                        

Quality Assurance

The Pacific Steel foundry applies well-defined techniques at each stage of the casting process to assure quality.

  • Precise casting process control of the alloy chemistry, mold fabrication, melt temperature, and pouring method.
  • A comprehensive inspection plan in production:
    • Checking critical dimensions and surface finish/appearance.
    • Brinell Hardness on sample castings.
    • Magnetic particle evaluation (ASTM E709).
    • Ultrasonic testing.
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Hardness Tester


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Last Modified:April, 2003 by STG

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