6.4.6 Flange Facing Finish Imperfections. Imperiec-
tions in the flange facing finish shall not exceed the
dimensions shown in Table 3 (Table II3 of Mandatory
‘Appendix I). A distance of at least four times the maxi-
mum radial projection shall separate adjacent imperfec-
tions. A radial projection shall be measured by the
difference between an outer radius and inner radius
encompassing the imperfection where the radii are
struck from the centerline of the bore. Imperfections
less than half the depth of the serrations shall not be
considered cause for rejection. Protrusions abave the
serrations are not permitted.
sible Imperfections in Flange
h for Raised Face and Large Male and
Female Flanges
‘Maximum Radial Maximum Depth and
Projection of Radial Projection of
Imperfections That Imperfections That
Are No Deeper Than ‘Are Deeper Than the
the Bottom of the Bottom of the
NPS Serrations, in. Serrations, ir
% oaz 0.08
% 012 0.06.
a oaz 0.06
MY 0.12 0.06
1% 012 0.06
2 oaz 0.08,
2 012 0.08,
3 018 0.08,
3% 025 oz
a 025 oz
5 025 0.22
‘ 025 0.2
5 031 0.8
10 031 os,
2 031 os
a oo oss
46 038 oas
ae 050 0.25
20 050 0.25
24 050 0.35