Dear Experts,
I am just comparing bend test mandrel diameter for material and weldment.
For material maximum mandrel diameter allowed is 2t where as for weldment it is 4t, considered "t" is the thickness of sample.
Request anyone to throw some clarity on this.
Thanks & Regards,
M.Raghuvamshi
Dear Experts,
Good Day!
I have welded(GTAW) a PQR of 17-4PH stainless steel with ER630(Client requirement) as per ASME Sec IX.
In bend test, my specimen is cracking at center of weld. Sample thickness is 16mm and side bend radius was chosen as 67mm as per BM elongation percentage 13% min as...