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    Forging pressurized parts

    I want to fabricate a metallic polar boss, which I would classify as a nozzle (large diameter) for a Section 8, Division 3, high pressure, FRP tank. I want to make sure that I have the proper material cert for my inspector. I want to make the part out of 316 stainless round bar (probably SA-479...
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    Forging parts to net shape for ASME pressurized components

    Question about ASME BPVC pressurized components: Are there additional ASME requirements, if I were to take SA-### certified Steel Bar, and have it forged to net shape, then post-machined? Do I have to do some additional testing? For example, there are additional requirements in VIII, Div-3, KF-6...
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    Stainless steel from China or India - ASME BPVC Section II or VIII

    Hi Forum, I'm looking for some definitive information on whether stainless steel from China or India is permitted for use on ASME Pressure Vessels and Components per ASME BPVC Section II and VIII. For example, getting a S.S. Plate from China and machining a pressure vessel part from it. After...
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    301 Stainless for use in ASME Pressure Vessel

    Hoping one of you could help me out. I want to make a pressure vessel component out of stainless, and need to make sure it is ASME compliant. I was looking at the list of stainless steels covered by an SA or A spec in the ASME BPVC Section VIII, and it seems to exclude 301 (UNS#S301000, EN#...
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    ASME Requirement for Resin Testing (Mandatory Appendix 8) for Composite Pressure Vessel

    I'm looking over the ASME BPVC, Mandatory Appendix 8 for Class 3, Gas Hydrogen Vessels (Carbon Fiber Pressure Vessel with Plastic Liners). I have a question on the epoxy resin requirements. 8-300.4.1b (RESINS SYSTEM-MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS) states that "resin supplier shall CERTIFY, for each...
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    Large rotomolded parts. Recommended manufacturers.

    Hi Forum: I need to have an approx 40 x5 x5 ft part rotomolded from a standard thermoplastic. I believe this is pushing the fabrication capabilities of most facilities. I probably need the mold tool made for me as well. Thanks in advance for the advice. My first post. Questions: 1) Can anyone...

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