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Transverse crack developed on induction bend

nitin badhane

Mechanical
Sep 23, 2019
2
Greeting to all!
I observed Transverse crack developed on induction bend of 12 inch line carrying powder product. Line is SS material with 4.5mm thickness connecting to SILO. It doesn't look stress analysis issue as connected to equipment via fabric bellow. What could be the reason of crack?
 
Why a forged elbow was not used?
Send the failed location to a lab for detailed failure analysis.
 

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