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Title: Mechanical Testing Development for Reservoir Forgings

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/755481· OSTI ID:755481

The goal of this project was to determine the machining techniques and testing capabilities required for mechanical property evaluation of commercially procured reservoir forgings. Due to the small size of these specific forgings, specialized methods are required to adequately machine and test these sub-miniature samples in accordance with the requirements of ASTM-E8 and ASTM-E9. At the time of project initiation, no capability existed at Federal Manufacturing & Technologies (FM&T) to verify the physical properties of these reservoirs as required on the drawing specifications. The project determined the sample definitions, machining processes, and testing procedures to verify the physical properties of the reservoir forgings; specifically, tensile strength, yield strength, reduction of area, and elongation. In addition, a compression test method was also developed to minimize sample preparation time and provide a more easily machined test sample while maintaining the physical validation of the forging.

Research Organization:
Kansas City Plant, Kansas City, MO (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
US Department of Energy (US)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00613
OSTI ID:
755481
Report Number(s):
KCP-613-6330; TRN: AH200122%%78
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 22 May 2000
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English