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PROCEDURE FOR MATERIAL PROCESSING AND QUALIFICATION

(WROUGHT AND CAST MATERIALS)
API 6A, PSL 1-4
HANGERS (CRA MATERIALS ONLY),
BODIES, BONNETS, END AND OUTLET CONNECTIONS, AND STEMS
1.0
GENERAL:
This document specifies the processing and qualification requirements for API 6A, product specification level (PSL)
1, 2, 3, and 4 materials for bodies, bonnets, and end and outlet connections, stems, and CRA (i.e., 410 SS, 718,
etc.) hangers. It must be used in conjunction with another Cameron material specification that gives the
requirements for a specific material. When referenced in another material specification, this specification must be
also be complied with.
2.0
MANUFACTURING PRACTICES:
2.1
Wrought Material
All material shall be of pressure vessel quality and shall have a wrought structure throughout. A fully wrought
structure is defined as one that:
1. is free from pipe and harmful segregation (the presence of which would indicate insufficient discard
from the starting ingot).
2. is free from burst, flakes, cracks, seams, laps, or other injurious defects detrimental to the end use of
the part.
3. is free from any open discontinuities (porosity, shrinkage, pipe, etc.) when macroetched or viewed
under a light microscope at 250X.
4. has a homogenous microstructure in any given area. Note: Some banding may be present in heavy
sections. This is normal and will not be cause for rejection unless it can be shown to be detrimental to
the end use of the part.
5. shows no evidence of macrosegregation (ingotism) that may be detrimental to the end use of the part.
6. in the case of carbon, low alloy, and martensitic stainless steels - has isotropic ductility properties within
any given area. Note that this does not require that ductility properties be uniform throughout the entire
cross section. These materials must be capable of meeting the following test unless otherwise agreed
upon with Cameron Metallurgy.
7. If Equivalent Round is 10 or below, then in any given area, the elongation and reduction in area values
of two tensile specimens taken adjacent to and 90 to each other shall satisfy the following:
Elongation (larger value)/Elongation/ (smaller value) < 1.20
Reduction in Area (larger value)/Reduction in Area (smaller value) < 1.20
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8. If Equivalent Round is greater than 10, then in any given area, the elongation and reduction in area
values of two tensile specimens taken adjacent to and 90 to each other shall satisfy the following:
2.1.1
Elongation (larger value)/Elongation/ (smaller value) < 1.40
Reduction in Area (larger value)/Reduction in Area (smaller value) < 1.40
Hot Work Practice

Material shall be forged ("forged" here refers to any mechanical process that shapes metal at an
elevated temperature utilizing one or more dies, e.g. open/closed die forging, ring rolling, extrusion,
rolling, etc.) according to a written procedure specified by the forging supplier. The minimum
acceptable total hot work ratio from ingot to billet shall be 3 to 1 (except as noted). The total hot work
ratio for hot work practices is defined as the product of the hot work ratio for each hot working
operation, i.e. (hot work ratio of operation #1) X (hot work ratio of operation #2) X (...). The forging
reduction shall be the product of all forging sequences using the original ingot cross section as the
starting point and the final cross section of the billet prior to any closed die work.
Note:
The minimum acceptable hot work ratio is 3 to 1. Hot work shall be sufficient to guarantee a
fully wrought structure as defined above, but in no case less than 3 to 1. Just because a
forging has a hot work ratio exceeding the 3 to 1 minimum does not necessarily mean that
the forging is acceptable. It must have a fully wrought structure as defined in 2.1.
As an alternate to this 3 to 1 ratio requirement, the material supplier may propose other options for
Camerons consideration. If the proposal is acceptable to Cameron Metallurgy, the material supplier
shall perform tests to confirm that a wrought structure throughout is present. Test results shall be
submitted to Cameron Metallurgy for approval. Evaluation of these test results may be used to accept
processing of components forged with similar processes provided that the total hot work of the similar
components is greater than the component process previously evaluated.
Note:
2.1.2
Unless prohibited by the specific material specification, bar stock may be open die forged,
rolled, or extruded.
Micro-cleanliness of Steel Alloys

Forging supplier shall guarantee that production forgings are capable of meeting the following
requirements if tested by Cameron:
Rate the specimen per ASTM E45, Standard Test Method for Determining the Inclusion Level Rating,
Method A.
Type A
Type B
Type C
Type D
Thin/Heavy
2.0/1.5
Thin/Heavy
2.0/1.5
Thin/Heavy
2.0/1.5
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Casting Practices
2.2.1
Casting Quality
All castings shall be of pressure vessel quality. The materials manufacturer shall document foundry
practices which establish limits for sand control, core making, rigging and melting to insure
repeatability in producing castings which meet the requirements of this specification.
2.2.2
Micro-cleanliness of Steel Castings

Casting supplier shall guarantee that steel castings are capable of meeting the following requirements
if tested by Cameron:
Rate the specimen per ASTM E45, Standard Test Method for Determining the Inclusion Level Rating,
Method A.
Type A
Type B
Type C
Type D
2.3
Thin/Heavy
2.0/1.5
Thin/Heavy
2.0/1.5
Thin/Heavy
2.0/1.5
Thin/Heavy
2.0/1.5
Heat Treatment
Sections 2.3.1 through 2.3.6 apply to conventional batch type heat treating. Section 2.3.7 applies to
continuous furnace heat treating.
2.3.1
Heat Treatment Equipment

All heat treatment equipment used for production material and the Qualification Test Coupon (QTC)
shall be qualified. Qualification shall be done in accordance with one of the following:
A. AMS-H-6875, Section 3 (latest edition), including AMS 2750 (latest edition) in accordance with
appropriate furnace class
B. British Standard M54: 1982, Section 5
C. API 6A (latest edition)
D. A written procedure that has been submitted to and approved by Cameron Metallurgy.
2.3.2
Furnace Loading
The material shall be loaded into the heat treatment equipment such that the presence of one part
does not adversely affect the heat treatment response of any other part in the same heat treatment
load. Parts shall be separated for quenching so that there is sufficient space between each part to
provide adequate quench media coverage during to quenching operation.
2.3.3
Heat Treatment Instrumentation

2.3.3.1 Only automatic controlling and recording instruments shall be used. Controlling
thermocouples shall be located in the working zone of a furnace.

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2.3.3.2 Heat treatment controlling and recording instrumentation shall possess an accuracy of +1%
of their full scale range and shall be calibrated at least once every three months.
2.3.3.3 Instrumentation used to calibrate the production instruments shall possess an accuracy of +
0.25% of full scale range.
2.3.4
Approved Heat Treatment Time at Temperature Monitoring Methods

There are many methods of monitoring time at temperature which will assure that the requirements of
the Cameron material specification are satisfied. The following methods are the recognized and
approved methods (for batch furnaces only). Any heat treatment certification which requires actual
time or charts shall reference the method utilized. The heat treater shall specify and use an approved
monitoring method. The cross-section of a part is defined as the diameter of the largest sphere that
can be wholly inscribed anywhere within that part.
Note: For PSL 4 body, bonnet, end and outlet connections, and hanger materials, only method C is
acceptable.
Method A - Furnace Temperature Monitoring
This method shall use a thermocouple which monitors the furnace atmosphere temperature. Holding
time shall start after the furnace atmospheric thermocouple reaches the set point temperature.
Holding times shall be as indicated below (see Note):
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For parts up to and including 10" (25.4 cm) in cross section, hold for a minimum of 1/2 hour/per
inch of heaviest cross section for normalizing, austenitizing, or annealing operations; and a
minimum of 3/4 hour/inch of heaviest cross section for tempering and aging operations. If double
tempering is specified, the first temper cycle shall be for a minimum of 3/4 hour/inch of heaviest
cross section. The second temper for a minimum of 1/2 hour/inch of heaviest cross section.
For parts over 10" (25.4 cm) in cross section, hold for a minimum 1/2 hour/inch of heaviest cross
section for normalizing, austenitizing, or annealing operation; and a minimum of 1 hour/inch of
heaviest cross section for tempering and aging operations. If double tempering is specified, the
first temper shall be for a minimum of one hour/inch of heaviest cross section. The second
temper for a minimum of 1/2 hour/inch of heaviest cross section.
As an alternative for barstock up to and including 10 inches (25.4 cm) in diameter, holding times
at temperature may be selected by the material supplier that are appropriate for his specific heat
treat facilities, the alloy being heat treated, and the cross section of the part; and are consistent
with the required mechanical properties. Holding times, however, must be at least 15
minutes/inch of heaviest cross section for each operation. If this option is selected, material must
be qualified utilizing a full cross section prolongation that remains attached to a production part
throughout heat treatment. All required mechanical test specimens shall be taken with their
longitudinal axes at mid-radius or deeper and with the gage lengths of tensile specimens and the
root of the Charpy V-notch for impact specimens at least 1/4T (where T= heaviest cross section)
from the end of the prolongation.

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Note: It should be noted that some vendors will report on their material test reports (MTRs)
something that is referred to as the time at temperature. This is considered to be the time at which
the entire cross-section of a part is at the specified heat treating cycle temperature (i.e. normalizing,
austenitizing, solution annealing, tempering, etc.). The time at temperature doesnt start until the
entire cross-section of the part has reached equilibrium (or, is at the same temperature). The actual
furnace times may be considerably longer to allow the parts to be heated up to the specified
temperature of the heat treat cycle. The time used shall be sufficient to allow for the complete
transformation of the material depending upon the specific alloy and heat treat cycle selected. It
should also be noted that the time at temperature given on an MTR for certain materials may be
less than the heat up and holding times calculated using the requirements above. However, as long
as the MTR reports a proper time at temperature statement and the material meets the mechanical
property requirements of the material specification, the material is considered to be acceptable. Any
questions in regards to this note should be directed to Cameron Metallurgy.
Method B - Contact Surface Thermocouple
This method shall use a thermocouple in surface contact with the product or a heat sink. The
equivalent round (ER) of the heat sink shall be determined per Figure 1. The ER of the heat sink
shall be greater than or equal to the largest ER of any part in the heat treatment load. The heat sink
shall be made of the same class of material when the components are made of an alloy of the
following classes: carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, titanium base alloys, nickel-copper alloys,
and nickel base alloys. For components which do not meet one of the preceding classes, the heat
sink shall be made from the same alloy as the component. Once the thermocouple reaches
temperature, the part(s) or heat sink shall be held at temperature for the time required by each cycle
stated in the Cameron material specification.
Method C - Heat Sink Thermocouple
This method shall use a thermocouple located such that the temperature sensing tip of the
thermocouple is imbedded within the part or heat sink and is no closer than one inch to any external
or internal surface. The equivalent round (ER) of the heat sink shall be the greater of:
1. The ER as determined using Figure; or,
2. The ER as determined using the thickest cross-section of the largest part.
As an alternative, the largest part in the heat treat load may be used as a heat sink. This option
requires that thermocouple location be specified by Cameron Product Engineering. The heat sink
shall be made of the same class of material when the components are made of an alloy of the
following classes: carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, titanium base alloys, nickel-copper alloys,
and nickel base alloys. For components which do not meet one of the preceding classes, the heat
sink shall be made from the same alloy as the component. The time at temperature required by the
Cameron material specification shall be initiated once the thermocouple comes to temperature.
Other methods of monitoring temperature during heat treatment may be used provided they are first
submitted to and approved by Cameron Metallurgy.
2.3.5
Double Tempering Operations

When a QTC is processed with a double temper operation, the product shall receive a double temper
operation and shall be processed in accordance with time and temperature tolerances specified in
section 3.3.4.2 for each cycle.

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Optional Re-tempering
Carbon, low alloy, and martensitic stainless steel parts and QTCs that exceed the maximum
hardness in the applicable material specification after tempering must be re-tempered until the correct
hardness is obtained. Re-tempering shall be done in accordance with one of the following
paragraphs (as applicable).
2.3.6.1 QTC Too Hard - Single Temper Specified
When working to a material specification requiring a single temper and the hardness of the
QTC is too high after tempering, the QTC must be re-tempered. The QTC may be retempered by itself provided that the QTC tempering time at temperature does not exceed that
of the part(s) that it qualifies. Alternatively, the QTC and the part(s) it qualifies may both be
re-tempered. Re-tempering shall consist of one or more additional temper cycles performed
in accordance with the times and temperatures specified for the temper cycle in the material
specification. For PSL 2, 3, and 4, the times and temperatures for the re-temper cycles for the
QTC and part(s) must comply with section 3.3.4 if the QTC and part(s) are re-tempered
separately.
2.3.6.2 QTC Too Hard - Double Temper Specified
When working to a material specification requiring a double temper and the hardness of the
QTC is too high after tempering, the QTC must be re-tempered. The QTC may be retempered by itself provided that the QTC tempering time at temperature does not exceed that
of the part(s) that it qualifies. Alternatively, the QTC and the part(s) it qualifies may both be
re-tempered. Re-tempering shall consist of double tempering again in accordance with the
applicable material specification. For PSL 2, 3, and 4, the times and temperatures for the
double re-temper cycles for the QTC and part(s) must comply with section 3.3.4 if the QTC
and part(s) are re-tempered separately.
2.3.6.3 Part(s) Too Hard - Single Temper Specified
When working to a material specification requiring a single temper and the hardness of the
part(s) is too high after tempering and the hardness of the QTC is acceptable, then just the
part(s) need be re-tempered. Re-tempering shall consist of one or more additional temper
cycles performed in accordance with the times and temperatures specified for the temper
cycle in the applicable material specification. For PSL 2, 3, and 4, the times and
temperatures for the re-temper cycle(s) of the part(s) must comply with section 3.3.4.
2.3.6.4 Part(s) Too Hard - Double Temper Specified
When working to a material specification requiring a double temper and the hardness of the
part(s) is too high and the hardness of the QTC is acceptable, then just the part(s) need be
re-tempered. Re-tempering shall consist of double tempering again in accordance with the
applicable material specification. For PSL 2, 3, and 4, the times and temperatures for the
double re-temper cycle(s) of the part(s) must comply with section 3.3.4.
2.3.7
Continuous Furnace Heat Treatment

For PSL 1-3 applications, continuous furnace heat treatment shall be an acceptable alternative to
conventional batch type heat. Continuous furnaces typically contain several different temperature
zones through which the bar travels. The zone temperatures in the austenitizing furnace are chosen
so as to heat the part to a completely austenitic state in a relatively short time. The part is then spray
quenched before entering the tempering furnace. Zone temperatures in the tempering furnace are
chosen to produce the desired tempering effect, again in a relatively short time. The time spent in the
austenitizing and tempering furnaces depends primarily upon the length of the furnace and the travel
speed. The travel speed varies according to the size of the part. The time in each furnace shall be
sufficient to produce the desired mechanical properties and a microstructure equivalent to that
obtained by a conventional batch type quench and temper heat treatment.

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For continuous furnace heat treatment, the following parameters shall apply:
A. The minimum part temperature upon exiting the final zone of the austenitizing furnace shall
meet the minimum austenitizing temperature listed in the applicable material specification.
B. The minimum time in the austenitizing furnace shall be 10 minutes.
C. The minimum part temperature upon exiting the final zone of the tempering furnace shall meet
the minimum tempering temperature listed in the applicable material specification.
D. The minimum time in the tempering furnace shall be 10 minutes.
E. The maximum temperature of the quench water prior to quenching shall be 100F (38C).
F. The QTC shall be from the same heat treat batch as the material it represents. For continuous
furnaces, a heat treat batch is defined as a group of bars having the same diameter and from
the same heat run through the furnace sequentially at the same zone temperatures, travel
speed, and other parameters. A minimum of one QTC shall be provided for each heat of
material. In addition, a minimum of one QTC shall be provided for each group of 150 parts from
the same heat. Mechanical property tests shall be conducted on the QTC in accordance with
section 3.4 of this specification except that all specifications shall be taken at the 1/4T location.
In addition to the hardness testing required on the QTC, each part shall be individually
hardness checked with Brinell hardness measurements taken on the surface at each end of the
bar. The hardness measurements shall meet the requirements of the applicable material
specification.
2.4
Weld Repair of Material

2.4.1
PSL 4 Materials: Except for weld overlays, welding is not permitted on any PSL 4 material.
2.4.2
Weld repairs of PSL 3 castings are not permitted without written approval from Cameron Product
Engineering. Weld repairs of wrought material are prohibited.
2.4.3
PSL 3 materials (when approved) and PSLs 1 and 2 castings may be weld repaired provided.
(a) The procedures and welders used are qualified in accordance with ASME Sect. IX (see API
6A).
(b) The filler metal chemistry, hardness and stress relieving temperature meet the requirements of
NACE MR-0175.
(c) The PQR is supported with hardness measurements of the Weld, Base Metal and Heat
Affected Zones (see API 6A).
2.5
NDE Requirements (Weld Repairs)

2.5.1
NDE requirements for forged material (when approved) shall be performed as required by the
Cameron Bill of Materials and the requirements of API 6A.
2.5.2
NDE requirements for PSL 3 castings (when approved) and PSL 1 and 2 castings. NDE shall be
performed as required by the Cameron Bills of Material and the requirements of API 6A. In addition,
the following requirements are mandatory and must be complied with.

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(a) A weld map is required for each casting which details the surface area, configuration and depth
of each weld repair.
(b) A unique number or symbol is required and shall be assigned to each casting, which has been
weld repaired.
(c) A hardness measurement on the weld deposit of one of the weld repairs is required and shall
be made after the final stress relieving operation.
Note:
3.0
The information and test results from the above requirements are to be properly
documented and reported on the Materials Test report.
2.6
Chemical Composition
The chemical composition of the material shall be determined using the latest edition of an appropriate ASTM,
ISO, DIN, or French A Standard or other nationally or internationally recognized standard approved by
Cameron Metallurgy and shall meet the requirements of the specific material specification. Elements (other
than elements used for grain refinement/de-oxidation) not specified in the MS shall not be intentionally added.
Material composition shall be determined on a heat basis (or a re-melt ingot basis for re-melt grade
materials). Any other element not specified and over 0.25% shall be reported. Total amount of residual
elements shall not exceed 1.00%.
2.7
NDE Capabilities
Materials must meet the Quality and NDE requirements as specified by the Cameron Bils of Material.
2.8
Visual Examination and Other Tests

The supplier shall guarantee the material is homogenous and free of all anomalies or deleterious phases
which are detrimental to the mechanical or machining properties of the material or may adversely impact its
corrosion resistance.
2.9
Scale Removal
During the production of any material where excessive surface scale (such as in heavily forged parts) is
produced through oxidization or any other process during either the forging or heat treatment operations, it
must be removed prior to delivery to Cameron. The scale can be removed through any recognized method
(for example air-blast, shot blasting, or grinding). However, it must in no way cause the material to deviate
from the requirements outlined in the Bill of Material or and other reference document.
QUALIFICATION TESTING:
3.1
General
The properties exhibited by the Qualification Test Coupon (QTC) shall represent the properties of the thermal
response of the material comprising the production parts it qualifies. Depending upon the hardenability of a
given material, the QTC results may not always correspond with the properties of the actual components at all
locations throughout their cross-section. A single QTC may be used to represent the impact and/or tensile
properties of the part(s) produced from the same heat provided it satisfies the requirements of this
specification.
For batch heat treatment only: When the QTC is a trepanned core or prolongation removed from a production
part or a sacrificial production part, the QTC may only qualify production parts having the same or smaller ER.
The QTC shall only qualify material and parts produced from the same heat.

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For material heat treatment in a continuous furnace: The QTC shall consist of a sacrificial production part or
a prolongation removed from a production part. The sacrificial production part or prolongation QTC shall only
qualify production parts having identical size and shape. The QTC shall only qualify material and parts
produced from the same heat and heat treat lot.
3.2
Equivalent Round (ER)

3.2.1
Selection
The size of a QTC for a part shall be determined using the following equivalent round (ER) methods.
3.2.2
ER Methods
Figure 1 illustrates the basic models for determining the ER. The ER of a part shall be determined
using the actual dimensions of the part in the "as heat treated" condition. Figure 2 shows examples
of how prolongations are determined on several product configurations to meet the ER requirements.
The ER of a studded type part shall be determined by using T equal to the thickness of the thickest
flange that can be bolted to that part. ER determination of studded, non-studded or flange parts shall
be in accordance with Figure 1 methods for complex shaped parts.
When a prolongation is used, it shall remain integrally attached during all heat treatment operations
except post weld heat treatment, stress relief, and any re-tempering or re-aging that may be required.
For tubular components, bar stock, mill shapes and other raw material with a uniform cross section,
the prolongation shall have the same cross section as that raw material. For a production part with a
complex shape or varying cross section, the prolongation need not be an extension of the largest
cross section of the part. However, the extension shall meet or exceed the minimum equivalent
round (ER) required for a separate QTC.
3.2.3
Maximum ER QTC Size Requirement

The ER of the QTC, as determined using Figure 1, shall be equal or greater than maximum
ER of the part which it qualifies, except as follows:
3.2.3.1 For PSL 1 and 2
3.2.3.1.1 Forgings
Size required NOT to exceed 2-1/2 inches (63 mm) ER.
3.2.3.1.2 Castings
Size required NOT to exceed size shown in ASTM A703 (latest revision).
3.2.3.2
3.3
For PSL 3 and 4

Size required NOT to exceed 5 inches (125 mm) ER.
QTC Processing
3.3.1
Melting Practices
In no case shall the QTC be processed using a melting practice(s) cleaner than that of the material it
qualifies (e.g. a QTC made from a remelt grade or vacuum degassed material may not qualify
material from the same primary melt which has not experienced the identical melting practice). For
PSL 1, 2, and 3, remelt grade material removed from a single remelt ingot may be used to qualify
other remelt grade material which is from the same primary melt; no additional alloying shall be
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3.3.2
Hot Working Practices (Wrought Materials Only)

Hot working ratios on the QTC shall be equal to or less than those used in processing the part(s) the
QTC qualifies. The total hot work ratio for the QTC shall not exceed the total hot work ratio of the
part(s) the QTC qualifies.
3.3.3
Casting Practices (Cast Materials Only)

The QTC shall be made using the same foundry practices that were used on the part(s) it qualifies.
3.3.4
QTC Heat Treating

3.3.4.1 Equipment Qualification
All heat treatment operations shall be performed utilizing equipment qualified in accordance
with 2.3.1.
3.3.4.2 Methods
The QTC shall experience heat treatment per Section 2.3 and the Cameron material
specification. The QTC shall be heat treated in a production furnace that is routinely used to
produce production parts having an equivalent round equal or greater than the QTC. The
method of monitoring QTC heat treatment may be different than that utilized for the parts if
the Cameron material specification heat treatment and Section 2.3 of this specification are
satisfied.
PSL 2, 3 and 4 Requirements
When the QTC is not heat treated as part of the same heat treatment load as the part(s) it
qualifies, the austenitizing, solutionizing or age hardening (as applicable) temperatures for
the QTC shall be within 25F (14C) of those for the part(s). The tempering temperature for
the parts shall be no lower than 25F (14C) below that of the QTC. The upper limit shall be
no higher than permitted by the heat treat procedure for that material.
If the QTC is heat treated separately from the part(s) it qualifies, the time at temperature of
the QTC shall not exceed the time at temperature of the part(s) for each heat treatment cycle
and must be within the tolerances specified in the applicable material specification.
3.3.5
3.4
QTC Welding
Welding on QTC is not allowed except for attachment type welds.
QTC Tensile and Impact Testing

3.4.1
Methods
Charpy V-notch impact and tensile testing shall be performed in accordance with ASTM A370 (latest
revision). A minimum of one tensile and one set of three impact specimens shall be taken. Out of the
set of three impact specimens, not more than one specimen shall fall below the required minimum
average and shall never be less than two-thirds of the minimum average.
3.4.2
Specimen Size
Standard size 0.500 inch diameter tensile specimens shall be used unless the physical configuration
of the QTC prevents their use. Then, the standard sub-size specimens in ASTM A370 (latest revision)
may be used. Standard size impact specimens 10 mm X 10 mm in cross section shall be used,
except where there is insufficient material, in which case the next smaller standard size specimen
obtainable shall be used. Sub-size specimens shall not be used for PSL 4 material.

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3.4.2.1 Sub-size Impact Specimens (PSL 1, 2, and 3 only)

When sub-sized specimens are used, the Charpy V-notch impacts shall be equal to that of
the 10 mm x 10 mm specimens multiplied by the appropriate adjustment factor tested in
Table 1.
TABLE 1
Adjustment Factors for Sub-Sized
Charpy V-Notch Specimens
Specimen
Dimension (mm)
10 x 7.5
10 x 5.0
10 x 2.5
3.4.3
Adjustment
Factor
0.833
0.667
0.333
Tensile and Impact Results

3.4.3.1 Acceptance Criteria
Tensile and impact test results must meet the requirements of the material specification
specified on the Cameron Bills of Material. In addition, the fractured test specimens shall be
visually examined (up to 10X maximum) for the following:
Tensile Specimens: Tensile test specimens must break within the gage length marks. There
shall be no evidence of inclusions or hydrogen damage (fish eyes, flakes, etc.) on the fracture
faces. Secondary cracking (defined here as cracks initiating and growing on the surface of
the gage section of the specimen that are not associated with the main fracture faces) is
cause for rejection.
Impact Specimens: Fracture must have originated at the tip of the V-notch. There shall be no
evidence of inclusions or hydrogen damage (fish eyes, flakes, etc.) on the fracture faces.
3.4.3.2 Retest
If the results of a tensile test do not satisfy the applicable mechanical property requirements,
two additional tensile tests may be performed. Retest specimens shall be removed from the
same location within the same QTC with no additional heat treatment. The results of each of
these tensile tests shall satisfy the material specification requirements.
If a Charpy V-notch test fails to meet the applicable mechanical property requirements, retest
of three additional specimens, removed from the same location within the same QTC with no
additional heat treatment, shall be made. Each impact specimen shall exhibit an impact
value equal to or exceeding the required minimum average.
3.4.4
QTC Test Specimen Location

When tensile and/or impact test specimens are required, they shall be removed from the same QTC
after the final QTC treatment cycle. Tensile and impact specimens shall be removed from the QTC
such that their longitudinal centerline axis is wholly within the center core 1/4T envelope for a solid
QTC or within 1/8 inch of the midthickness of the thickest section of a hollow QTC. Test specimens
shall be removed from the QTC such that the tensile specimen gage length and Charpy V-notch root
are at least 1/4T from the ends of the QTC.

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For QTCs larger than the size specified in 3.2.3, the test specimens need not be removed from a
location farther from the QTC surface than would be required if the specified QTC size were used.
When a sacrificial production part is used as a QTC, the impact and/or tensile test specimens shall be
removed from a section of the part meeting the size requirements for a QTC for that production part
as defined in 3.2.3.
3.5
3.6
4.0
QTC Hardness Testing

3.5.1
General
A minimum of one Brinell or Rockwell test shall be performed on the QTC after final heat treatment.
The QTC(s) heat treatment cycles prior to hardness testing shall be the very same heat treatment
cycles experienced by the tensile and impact test specimens.
3.5.2
Methods
Hardness testing shall be performed in accordance with procedures specified in ASTM E10 (latest
revision), ASTM E18 (latest revision) or ASTM E110 (latest revision).
3.5.3
QTC Hardness Acceptance Criteria

The QTC shall have the same hardness acceptance criteria as the product it represents as specified
in the applicable material specification.
Hardness Testing (Product)

Hardness testing of the product shall be done in accordance with the applicable material specification. Brinell
testing, if used, shall be performed in accordance with ASTM E10 (latest revision). Rockwell testing, if used,
shall be performed in accordance with ASTM E18 (latest revision). Portable Brinell testing, if used, shall be
performed in accordance with ASTM E110 (latest revision).
FIRST ARTICLE CASTING (CAST MATERIAL ONLY):

The foundry shall produce a first article casting and submit it to Cameron for approval prior to casting the production
parts as described below. A first article casting is required under the following circumstances.
4.1
Implementation of First Article

A first article casting is required when any of the following conditions apply.
4.1.1
New pattern.
4.1.2
Transfer of pattern from another foundry.
4.1.3
Engineering design change that will affect a critical dimension or the integrity of the casting.
4.1.4
Changes in any of the following foundry processes, subsequent to first article approval, in which case
Cameron shall be notified.
4.1.4.1 Gating system.
4.1.4.2 Risering and/or padding.
4.1.4.3 Chilling, external chills only. Internal chills are prohibited, except with specific written
agreement with the purchaser.)
4.1.4.4 Molding or core making methods, such as a change from green sand to no-bake.

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Upon Identification of a Recurring Defect in a Production Casting

At Cameron's discretion, the first production run of castings may be considered the sample. In this
instance, one of the castings shall be selected at random to be processed as the first article casting.
Submittal of First Article

4.2.1 Sample castings shall be delivered to Cameron. All inspection documentation shall be with the sample
casting when delivered. All sample castings shall be clearly marked with a large "S" or the word
"sample".
4.2.2 Subsequent runs of castings shall not be made until Cameron has approved a first article casting or
waived, in writing, all or part of the described first article casting inspection. Final acceptance is
dependent on the first article passing a hydrostatic pressure test if required by Cameron.
4.3
Heat Treatment
The first article casting shall be heat treated in the same condition (machined or unmachined) as the
production castings.
4.4
Repair Welding
Repair welding on the first article castings is not allowed unless approved in writing by Cameron. The sample
casting shall meet all of the required acceptance criteria prior to casting production parts. Cosmetic grinding
to remove defects is permitted.
4.5
First Article Inspection

The material supplier is responsible for performing the following inspections on first article castings before
submitting them to Cameron. The results of these inspections must accompany the first article castings.
Cameron may reconfirm any or all of these inspection requirements to assure that the casting is in
compliance.
4.5.1
Dimensions
The first article casting shall be dimensionally inspected to the applicable Cameron drawing. Any
dimensions out of drawing specification shall be submitted to Cameron for approval.
4.5.2
Material Specification Requirements

The heat treatment, chemical composition, and mechanical properties of the first article casting shall
meet the requirements of this specification.
4.5.3
Visual Inspection
4.5.3.1 All surfaces of first article castings shall be visually inspected per MSS-SP-55 (latest edition),
"Steel Castings for Valves, Flanges, and Fittings and Other Piping Components".
4.5.3.2 The reference photographs in MSS-SP-55 shall be used to evaluate the acceptability of
castings.
Type 1 - none acceptable
Type 2-12 - A and B are acceptable, all others are unacceptable.
4.5.4
Magnetic Particle Inspection

4.5.4.1 All surfaces of first article castings shall be magnetic particle inspected per ASTM E709
(latest edition).

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4.5.4.2 Only those indications with major dimensions greater than 1/16 inch shall be considered
relevant. Inherent indications not associated with a surface rupture (i.e. magnetic permeability
variations, non-metallic stringers...) are considered non-relevant. If indications are believed to
be non-relevant, they shall be examined by liquid penetrant surface NDE methods, or
removed and reinspected to prove their non-relevancy.
4.5.4.3 The acceptance criteria are as follows:
4.5.5
No relevant indication with a major dimension equal to or greater than 3/16 inch.
No more than ten relevant indications in any continuous 6 square inch area.
Four or more relevant indications in a line separated by less than 1/16 inch (edge to
edge) are unacceptable.
No relevant indications in the pressure contact sealing surfaces.
Radiographic Inspection
4.5.5.1 As far as practical, the entire volume of each first article casting shall be radiographed after
heat treatment for mechanical properties in accordance with ASTM E94 (latest edition) to a
minimum sensitivity of 2%.
4.5.5.2 Radiographs shall be evaluated using the latest editions of ASTM Standard Reference
Radiographs E186, E280 and E446.
4.5.5.3 Maximum allowable defect classification is as follows:
Type Defect
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
5.0
Maximum Defect Class

2
2
2 (All Types)
None Acceptable
None Acceptable
None Acceptable
None Acceptable
FORGING VENDOR PROCEDURES:

Forging vendors shall have written procedures controlling the following areas. These procedures must be made
available to Cameron for review during an onsite audit.
5.1
Billet/Ingot Supplier Qualification

5.1.1
The forging vendor shall have a procedure in place for qualifying billet/ingot suppliers that is based
upon both a quality assurance and a technical evaluation. An acceptable quality program, such as
an ISO accreditation is not sufficient by itself to satisfy this requirement. There must be
documented evidence that a billet/ingot supplier has the technical know-how and the necessary
procedures and equipment in place to consistently produce acceptable product. Technical approval
of a billet/ingot supplier may be done using one or more of the following methods:

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An onsite technical audit
Receipt inspection that includes NDE, chemistry check, macroetch, etc. on a sample basis.
A first article cut up evaluation
Successful experience over a period of time. Documentation must include tests/inspections that
were performed on either the starting material or finished forgings.
The forging vendor is responsible for insuring that a billet/ingot supplier has an acceptable quality
program, and has procedures addressing the following:
Chemistry control (including chemistry balance or aim)
Melting practice
Pouring practice and type of ingot mold
Hot work practice (method of forging, amount of reduction, forging temperature, etc.)
Cooling rate and method after forging
Cropping the billet
Inspection and acceptance criteria (cleanliness requirements, limitations on porosity or

inclusions, grain size, secondary phases, microstructure, macrostructure, etc. as applicable)
Hydrogen control. In carbon, low alloy, and martensitic stainless steels (410, F6NM, etc.)
hydrogen must be controlled to 2 ppm maximum.
5.2
Receiving inspection and material clearance of billet/ingot
5.3
Chemistry verification
5.4
Hot work requirements (how is the minimum reduction of area during forging determined in order to produce a
fully wrought structure for a given forging)
5.5
Forging sequence, temperature
5.6
Cooling after forging
5.7
Heat treating (if applicable)
5.8
Hardness testing
5.9
Nondestructive testing (if applicable)
5.10 Mechanical testing

5.11 Macrostructure and microstructure control (as applicable)
5.12 Quality control including inspection and acceptance criteria
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CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
The actual certification requirements are dependent on the API 6A product Specification Level (PSL). Whenever "if
applicable" appears below, verify that the operation/test is required by the material specification - if it is, then
certification is required.
Note: For duplex and super duplex stainless steel materials, the results for the ASTM G48 corrosion testing, ferrite
content determination, and metallographic examination shall also be reported in the certification
requirements for all PSL levels.
6.1
PSL 1 and 2 Certification
Certification of Compliance - Certification shall include certification to the requirements of the material
specification and the heat treat requirements. The MS and revision shall be included on certifications.
P.O. Number
Part Number and Revision
Material Description - Certification shall include description of the material (configuration, size) and
quantity.
Material Heat number
Material Chemistry - Certifications shall include actual chemistry per heat or re-melt ingot.
QTC Description - Certifications shall include the configuration and size of the QTC.
QTC Hardness - Certifications shall include the actual hardness of the QTC after final heat-treating and
prior to cutting the tensile and impact specimens.
QTC Tensile Test Results (If applicable) - Certifications shall include ultimate tensile, yield, elongation
and reduction in area. It is required that the tensile specimen size be included only if the specimens were
other than standard 0.500" Dia. with 2" gage length.
QTC Impact Test Results (If applicable) - When impact testing is required, certification shall include
impact test results for each specimen and include the orientation (if other than longitudinal) and test
temperature. It is required that the impact specimen size be included only if the specimens were other
than standard 10mm X 10mm.
NDE Records (PSL 1)

NDE personnel qualification records
NDE Records (PSL 2)

NDE personnel qualification records
Surface NDE records
Weld volumetric NDE records (If applicable)
Repair weld NDE records (If applicable)
Hardness Test Record of Parts (if applicable)

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PSL 3 Certification
Certification of Compliance - Certification shall include certification to the requirements of the material
specification and the heat treat requirements. The MS and revision shall be included on certifications.
P. O. Number
Material Description - Certifications shall include material description, configuration, size and quantity.
Material Heat Number
Material Chemistry - Certification shall include actual chemistry per heat or remelt ingot.
Actual Hot Work Ratio
Material Heat Treatment - Certifications shall include actual temperatures and times at temperature for
each heat treat cycle, quench media type and temperature monitoring method.
Heat Treat Lot Identification - Certification to include heat-treat load identification. If serialization
marking of material is employed instead of heat treat load, certifications shall indicate the serial numbers
included in each heat treat load.
QTC Heat treatment - Certifications shall include actual temperatures and times at temperature for the
QTC heat treat cycle, quench media type, and temperature-monitoring method.
QTC Hardness - Certifications shall include the actual hardness of the QTC after final heat-treating and
QTC Tensile Test Results - Certifications shall include ultimate tensile, yield, elongation and reduction in
area. It is required that the tensile specimen size be included only of the specimens were other than
standard 0.500" dia. with 2" gage length.
QTC Impact Results - Certifications shall include impact test results for each specimen and include the
orientation (if other than longitudinal) and test results. It is required that the impact specimen size be
included only if the specimens were other than standard 10mm X 10mm.
NDE Records
- NDE personnel qualification records.
- Surface NDE records
- Weld volumetric NDE records (If applicable)
- Repair weld NDE records (If applicable)
- Volumetric NDE records (except valve-bore sealing mechanisms)

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PSL 4 Certification
Certification of Compliance - Certifications shall include certification to the requirements of the material
specification and the heat treat requirements. The MS and revision shall be included on the certifications.
P.O. Number
Material Description - Certifications shall include material description, configuration, size and quantity.
Material Heat Number
Material Melting Practice
Material Chemistry - Certifications shall include actual chemistry per heat or re-melt ingot.
Actual Hot Work Ratio
Material Heat Treatment - Certifications shall include actual temperatures and times at temperature for
each heat treat cycle, quench media type and temperature monitoring method.
Heat Treat Charts - Actual heat treat charts shall be provided identified with heat treat load and cycle.
Heat Treatment Lot Identification - Certifications to include heat-treat load identification. If serialization
marking of material is employed instead of heat treat load, certifications shall indicate the serial numbers
included in each heat treat load.
QTC Heat Treatment - Certifications shall include actual temperatures and times at temperature for the
QTC heat treat cycle, quench media type, temperature-monitoring method.
QTC Hardness - Certification shall include the actual hardness of the QTC after final heat-treating and
QTC Tensile Test Result's - Certifications shall include ultimate tensile, yield, elongation and reduction
in area. It is required that the tensile specimen size be included only if the specimens were other than
standard .500" dia. with 2" gage length.
QTC Impact Test Results - Certifications shall include impact test results for each specimen and include
the orientation (if other than longitudinal) and test temperature. It is required that the impact specimen
size be the standard 10mm x 10mm.
NDE Records
- NDE personnel qualification records.
- Surface NDE records
- Weld volumetric NDE records (If applicable)
- Repair weld NDE records (If applicable)
- Volumetric NDE records (except valve-bore sealing mechanisms)

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FIGURE 1
METHOD OF CALCULATING EQUIVALENT ROUND

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FIGURE 1 (CONTINUED)

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FIGURE 2
EXAMPLE ER CALCULATIONS FOR PROLONGATIONS

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FIGURE 2
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PROCEDURE FOR MATERIAL PROCESSING AND QUALIFICATION

Elongation (larger value)/Elongation/ (smaller value) < 1.20

Reduction in Area (larger value)/Reduction in Area (smaller value) < 1.20

Last Revision Date & Name: 21 Apr 16, K. S. Johnson

Elongation (larger value)/Elongation/ (smaller value) < 1.40

Reduction in Area (larger value)/Reduction in Area (smaller value) < 1.40

Hot Work Practice

Micro-cleanliness of Steel Alloys

Last Revision Date & Name: 21 Apr 16, K. S. Johnson

Micro-cleanliness of Steel Castings

Heat Treatment Equipment

Heat Treatment Instrumentation

Last Revision Date & Name: 21 Apr 16, K. S. Johnson

Approved Heat Treatment Time at Temperature Monitoring Methods

Last Revision Date & Name: 21 Apr 16, K. S. Johnson

Double Tempering Operations

Last Revision Date & Name: 21 Apr 16, K. S. Johnson

Continuous Furnace Heat Treatment

Last Revision Date & Name: 21 Apr 16, K. S. Johnson

Weld Repair of Material

NDE Requirements (Weld Repairs)

Last Revision Date & Name: 21 Apr 16, K. S. Johnson

Visual Examination and Other Tests

Last Revision Date & Name: 21 Apr 16, K. S. Johnson

Equivalent Round (ER)

Maximum ER QTC Size Requirement

For PSL 3 and 4

Last Revision Date & Name: 21 Apr 16, K. S. Johnson

Hot Working Practices (Wrought Materials Only)

Casting Practices (Cast Materials Only)

QTC Heat Treating

QTC Tensile and Impact Testing

Last Revision Date & Name: 21 Apr 16, K. S. Johnson

3.4.2.1 Sub-size Impact Specimens (PSL 1, 2, and 3 only)

Tensile and Impact Results

QTC Test Specimen Location

Last Revision Date & Name: 21 Apr 16, K. S. Johnson

QTC Hardness Testing

QTC Hardness Acceptance Criteria

Hardness Testing (Product)

FIRST ARTICLE CASTING (CAST MATERIAL ONLY):

Implementation of First Article

Transfer of pattern from another foundry.

Last Revision Date & Name: 21 Apr 16, K. S. Johnson

Upon Identification of a Recurring Defect in a Production Casting

Submittal of First Article

First Article Inspection

Material Specification Requirements

Magnetic Particle Inspection

Last Revision Date & Name: 21 Apr 16, K. S. Johnson

No relevant indications in the pressure contact sealing surfaces.

Maximum Defect Class

FORGING VENDOR PROCEDURES:

Billet/Ingot Supplier Qualification

Last Revision Date & Name: 21 Apr 16, K. S. Johnson

An onsite technical audit

A first article cut up evaluation

Chemistry control (including chemistry balance or aim)

Pouring practice and type of ingot mold

Cooling rate and method after forging

Cropping the billet

Inspection and acceptance criteria (cleanliness requirements, limitations on porosity or