A supplier sent us a STEP file of a model they created from our drawings for a fairly simple cast part.
The STEP file was Exported from Solidworks 2024 I believe, although that may not be too important.
I inquired if the STEP file was AP242 . No reply yet.
They also sent an approval form that...
We have some 6000 lb A27 Grade 60-30. 5-7" thick. They have some defects less than .5" deep that are excavated and then weld repaired with E81T1-Ni1C flux core MIG. 100°C to 200°C preheat. PWHT 600°C ±40 °C.
Machining the large bores has problems that the machine shop says act...
We've been induction heating some 15 lb parts to join them with silver solder for years.
There have been issues from time-to-time over the years, but for some time now the joints have been consistently strong.
Yesterday 34 assemblies were "shear tested", and 27 failed at surprisingly low...
