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Nickel Aluminium Bronze
Naval Alloy Ingots And
Sand Castings With Welding
Permitted To The Wetted Surface
REVISION NOTE
HISTORICAL RECORD
Naval Engineering Standard (NES) 747 Part 2 Issue 3 dated January 1995.
Ministry of Defence
REQUIREMENTS FOR
NICKEL ALUMINIUM BRONZE CASTINGS AND INGOTS
PART 2
Record of Amendments
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NAVAL ENGINEERING STANDARD 747
REQUIREMENTS FOR NICKEL ALUMINIUM BRONZE
CASTINGS AND INGOTS
PART 2
ISSUE 3 (REFORMATTED)
NICKEL ALUMINIUM BRONZE NAVAL ALLOY INGOTS AND SAND
CASTINGS WITH WELDING PERMITTED TO THE WETTED SURFACE
ECROWN COPYRIGHT
Published by:
SCOPE
1. This NES states the requirements for the physical characteristics, test methods and
acceptance standards of cast nickel aluminium bronze naval alloy ingots and sand castings
with welding permitted to the wetted surface. (See Section 1. for applicability.)
Submarines
2. This NES does not cover the use of the castings for first level systems and castings that may
come into contact with sea water except as indicated in Clause 1.a.
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FOREWORD
Sponsorship
1. This Naval Engineering Standard (NES) is sponsored by the Procurement Executive, Ministry
of Defence, Director Naval Architecture (DNA), Section NA 115.
Part 2 Nickel Aluminium Bronze Naval Alloy Ingots and Sand Castings with Welding
Permitted to the Wetted Surface
Part 3 Nickel Aluminium Bronze Commercial Alloy Sand Castings and Ingots
Part 4 Nickel Aluminium Bronze Naval Alloy Sand Castings with Welding Restricted to the
Non-Wetted Surface (Class I and II Castings only)
Part 5 Guide to the Design and Manufacture of Nickel Aluminium Bronze Sand Castings
4. Any user of this NES either within MOD or in industry may propose an amendment to it.
Proposals for amendments which are:
a. not directly applicable to a particular contract are to be made to the Sponsor of the NES;
6. Unless otherwise stated, reference in this NES to approval, approved, authorized or similar
terms means by the Ministry of Defence in writing.
7. Any significant amendments that may be made to this NES at a later date will be indicated
by a vertical sideline. Deletions will be indicated by 000 appearing at the end of the line
interval.
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Conditions of Release
General
9. This Naval Engineering Standard (NES) has been prepared for the use of the Crown and of
its contractors in the execution of contracts for the Crown. The Crown hereby excludes all
liability (other than liability for death or personal injury) whatsoever and howsoever arising
(including but without limitation, negligence on the part of the Crown, its servants or agents)
for any loss or damage however caused where the NES is used for any other purpose.
10. This document is Crown Copyright and the information herein may be subject to Crown or
third party rights. It is not to be released, reproduced or published without written permission
of the MOD.
11. The Crown reserves the right to amend or modify the contents of this NES without consulting
or informing any holder.
MOD Tender or Contract Process
12. This NES is the property of the Crown and unless otherwise authorized in writing by the MOD
must be returned on completion of the contract, or submission of the tender, in connection
with which it is issued.
13. When this NES is used in connection with a MOD tender or contract, the user is to ensure that
he is in possession of the appropriate version of each document, including related documents,
relevant to each particular tender or contract. Enquiries in this connection may be made of
the local MOD(PE) Quality Assurance Representative or the Authority named in the tender
or contract.
14. When NES are incorporated into MOD contracts, users are responsible for their correct
application and for complying with contracts and any other statutory requirements.
Compliance with an NES does not of itself confer immunity from legal obligations.
Related Documents
15. In the tender and procurement processes the related documents listed in each section and
Annex A can be obtained as follows:
16. All applications to Ministry Establishments for related documents are to quote the relevant
MOD Invitation to Tender or Contract Number and date, together with the sponsoring
Directorate and the Tender or Contract Sponsor.
17. Prime Contractors are responsible for supplying their subcontractors with relevant
documentation, including specifications, standards and drawings.
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18. This NES may call for the use of processes, substances and/or procedures that may be injurious
to health if adequate precautions are not taken. It refers only to technical suitability and in
no way absolves either the supplier or the user from statutory obligations relating to health
and safety at any stage of manufacture or use. Where attention is drawn to hazards, those
quoted may not necessarily be exhaustive.
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CONTENTS
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TITLE PAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
SCOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Submarines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
FOREWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Sponsorship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Conditions of Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
MOD Tender or Contract Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Health and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
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1. APPLICABILITY
a. This NES may be used for:
(1) Propellers.
(2) Class I and Class II castings which will not come into contact with sea
water.
(3) Large/complex Class I and Class II castings which may come into contact
with sea water providing that MOD contractual approval is granted.
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2. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
2.1 Ingots
a. Ingots for casting stock are to be cast from virgin metals as follows:
Nickel — to the chemical composition requirements of BS 375:
Grade R99.9
Iron — Iron of high purity, 99.5% w/w, with a carbon content of
less than 0.05% w/w.
NOTE: ‘Swedish-Iron’ Nails have been found to meet the required purity.
Aluminium — commercially very pure Grade 99.90% w/w
Copper — to BS 6017—Cu−Cath−2 or Cu−ETP−2
Manganese — high purity electrolytic grade.
2.2 Ingot Analysis
a. Ingots analysis is to conform to the chemical composition in TABLE 2.1.
Per Cent By Weight
Element
Not Less Than Not More Than
Aluminium 8.9 9.6
Iron* 4.0 5.0
Nickel* 4.5 5.5
Manganese 1.0 1.4
Copper (by difference) Remainder
Impurities
Zinc − 0.05
Lead − 0.01
Tin − 0.05
Silicon − 0.05
Magnesium − 0.05
Chromium − 0.01
Total Impurities − 0.20
2.3 Castings
a. Casting are to be made from ingots and approved scrap (see Clause B.1).
NOTES: 1. Contamination by graphite can be prevented by coating crucibles
and ladles with an alumina wash. The product Alumina Cement
pure Grade 961, marketed by Morgan Refractories, Neston Wirrall,
Cheshire, or equivalent, has been found suitable.
2. All ingots used are to be stamped, embossed or have a label affixed
with a unique cast number. Any ingots, on which the stamping or
embossing is illegible, or the label has been removed/fallen off, are
not to be used.
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3. MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
a. At room temperature the mechanical properties of test pieces, as specified in
Clause 7.2a., are to be as detailed in TABLE 3.1.
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4. HEAT TREATMENT
a. Prior to heat treatment the castings are to have been subjected to a
non-destructive examination in accordance with the requirements of
Clauses 7.5a. to 7.11a. inclusive and are to have met the necessary acceptance
standards. Weld repair of any defective areas will be carried out prior to heat
treatment. In the event that further weld repair is required after heat
treatment, the casting is to be heat treated for a second time following the
second repair. No further heat treatments are permitted.
b. All castings and associated mechanical test pieces are to be heat treated at
675° C ± 15° C for a minimum period of six hours. The castings are to be
supported as necessary during the heat treatment to prevent excessive
distortion. The furnace temperature must not exceed 300° C when loading the
castings or test pieces. After a minimum of six hours at 675° C ± 15° C the
castings and test pieces are to be removed from the furnace and cooled to room
temperature in still air. Heat treatment of test pieces may be carried out
separately from the castings they represent.
c. Only furnaces validated and approved in accordance with NES 746 are to be
used for the heat treatment of castings and test pieces.
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5. CLASSIFICATION
a. The classification of castings is to be in accordance with NES 863.
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6.2 Castings
a. Each consignment of castings is to be accompanied by Quality Assurance
Documentation giving the actual results of the tests required in Section 7.
together with a certificate of compliance with the acceptance standards detailed
in Section 8.
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7. TEST METHODS
7.1 Destructive Tests
7.1.1 Analysis
7.3 Retests
a. Should the original test specimen fail to meet acceptance standards, two further
heat treated specimens from the same cast may be broken in accordance with
BS EN 10002.
7.6 Visual-Optical
a. All castings are to be 100% visually inspected, assisted where necessary, by the
use of ¢5 magnification optics. All imperfections are to be identified and
recorded.
7.7 Liquid-Penetrant
a. It is recommended that 100% liquid-penetrant examination, in accordance with
NES 729 Part 4, is carried out on all Class I and Class II castings before any
machining operations are commenced to prevent nugatory work.
7.9 Radiography
a. Radiography is to be carried out in compliance with NES 729 Part 1. All
sub-surface imperfections are to be identified for subsequent assessment in
accordance with the acceptance standards.
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NOTE: The grain structure of cast nickel aluminium bronze may preclude
inspection by ultrasonics. The suitability for ultrasonic inspection is to be
assessed in accordance with BS 6208 Clauses 9.2 and 9.3.
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8. ACCEPTANCE STANDARDS
8.1 Destructive Examination Standards
8.1.1 Analysis
8.3 Retests
a. Both tensile test results are to conform to TABLE 3.1 of this NES.
b. The surface finish is to meet the standard specified in the contract documents
and drawings.
8.4.2 Liquid-Penetrant
(2) Clustered pinpoint porosity and other defects are acceptable provided
that:
(a) the maximum size of any indication is not to exceed 3mm diameter
bleed out;
(b) the sum of the diameters of all indications for sections up to and
including 50mm, in an area of 70 ¢ 70mm does not exceed 24mm;
OR
(c) the sum of the diameters of all indications for sections over 50mm
in an area of 70 ¢ 70 does not exceed 36mm.
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8.5 Radiography
a. Acceptance Standards are defined in NES 863.
8.6 Ultrasonics
a. Any defect that causes a signal greater than or equal to the signal produced by
the approved calibration standard is to be deemed unacceptable and the casting
repaired or rejected. Where the backwall echo is attenuated by 40% or greater,
the examination by ultrasonics is unacceptable and radiography in accordance
with Clauses 7.8a. and 7.11a. are to be employed.
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(1) Total weld repair area of Class I and Class II castings is not to exceed 10%
of the surface area of the casting, excluding flange thicknesses and webs.
(2) The total weld repair area of Class III castings is not to exceed 20% of the
surface area of the casting excluding flange thicknesses and webs.
b. Following heat treatment all weld repairs are to be examined in accordance with
Clauses 7.5a. to 7.12a. The weld repaired casting must satisfy the requirements
of Clause 7.12a.
9.8 Impregnation
a. Impregnation will not be accepted as a recovery procedure for Class I castings.
Impregnation is a recognized recovery procedure for Class II and Class III
castings in accordance with Def Stan 03−1.
(1) Class II castings may be impregnated but only with the written approval
of the Acceptance Authority.
(2) Class III castings may be impregnated with the approval of the Acceptance
Authority.
(3) The area of leakage necessitating remedial action does not exceed 10% of:
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10.2 Castings
a. Each casting is to be clearly identifiable during manufacture and be
permanently marked for identification during service life with the following
details:
(4) The unique cast number which can be related to the quality control
documentation.
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11. PACKAGING
a. Except where otherwise stated in the contract, packaging is to be in accordance
with the contractor’s normal practice subject to the affixing of a trade warning
label and the addition of the following identification details on each package or
case:
(2) Quantity.
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ANNEX A.
RELATED DOCUMENTS
A.1 The following documents and publications are referred to in this NES:
See Clause
BS 375 Specification for refined nickel 2.a.
BS 1400 Specification for copper alloy ingots and 7.2a.
copper alloy and high conductivity copper
castings
BS 6017 Specification for copper refinery shapes 2.a.
BS 6208 Method for ultrasonic testing of ferritic steel 7.11a.
castings including quality levels
BS EN 10002 Tensile testing of metallic materials B.1, 7.2a.,
7.3a.
DEF STAN 03−1 Impregnation of porous castings 9.8a.
NES 729 Requirements for Non-Destructive
Examination Methods:
Part 1: Radiographic 7.9a.
Part 4: Liquid Penetrant B.1, 7.7a.
Part 5: Ultrasonic 7.11a.
NES 746 Approval and Control of Heat Treatment 4.c.
Furnaces
NES 771 Requirements Procedure and Inspection for 9.4a., 9.7a.,
Weld Repair of Copper Alloy and Nickel Alloy 9.9a.
Castings
NES 863 Requirements for the Classification, 1.a., 5.a.,
Dimensions, Tolerances and General 7.4a., 7.5a.,
Standards of Acceptance for Copper and 8.5a.
Nickel Alloy Castings
DPT 1311 Validation Procedure for Existing Finished 10.2a.
Machined Castings
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ANNEX B.
DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS
B.1 For the purpose of this NES the following definitions apply:
Acceptance Authority (AA) The Acceptance Authority is as
specified in the contract. Where this is
not known by the Contractor, enquiries
are to be forwarded to DNA,
Section NA 115, Foxhill, Bath.
Approved Scrap Scrap that is derived from nickel
aluminium bronze, the composition of
which has been established with regard
to the complete range of both the
alloying elements and impurity
elements and is segregated and
identifiable to the satisfaction of the
MOD(PE)/AA.
Cast A cast is:
the product of one furnace melt
or
the product of one crucible melt
or
the product of a number of
furnace or crucible melts where
such are aggregated and mixed
prior to sampling.
Contractor The Firm, Company, Organization, or
Establishment working within the
scope of this NES.
Ingots A mass of metal of proportions to suit
the Founder’s requirements.
Large/Complex castings Castings which the Design Authority
considers are liable to require weld
repair on the wetted surfaces during
manufacture.
Pinpoint Porosity Any circular bled out of less than
0.5mm diameter revealed during liquid
penetrant examination in accordance
with NES 729 Part 4.
S The cross-section area of the gauge in a
tensile piece, before testing as detailed
in BS EN 10002.
Wetted Surface A surface that will come into contact
with sea water.
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ANNEX C.
PROCUREMENT CHECK LIST
Notes:
1. This Check List is to ensure that certain aspects of this Naval Engineering
Standard are consulted when preparing a Statement of Technical
Requirements for a particular application.
2. Clauses where a preference for an option is to be used or where specific data is
to be added are included in the Check List.
List
3. Each item is to be marked either
! = included
NA = not applicable
CHECK
CHECK CLAUSE No ! or NA
No
1 Radiographic Examination of Non-Designated 7.10a.
Regions on a Sample Basis
2 Pressure Tests 7.12a.
3 Acceptance Standards for Machined Surfaces 8.4.2c.
4 Packaging 11.a.
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