Yes, the MTRs to report that. And while I understand that the mechanical testing represents the final product, the customer is hung up on me proving "when" the mechanical testing takes place in relation to the heat treatment.
Is there somewhere within API5L that states that samples taken for mechanical testing represent the final product? My customer is ordering API5L X65Q material, and wants me to prove that the samples tested are post heat treat. My obvious thought was yes, but I need the actual verbiage from a...
My understanding was, previously, ERW pipe was manufactured using low frequency current, which in turn created lack of fusion concerns on the weld seam. HFW is a higher frequency, and to my understanding alleviates the seam bonding concerns. Pipes produced from electric welding techniques are...
Are there differences in quality/performance between an X70 HFW pipe and an X70 DSAW pipe? Other then the filler metal, if they are both rated for a min YS of 70,000PSI, why would one choose DSAW over HFW?
