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Nickel Aluminium Bronze
Commerc'i'al Allow n o
And San: Castings
Ministry of Defence
CATEGORY 2
PART 3
DG SHIPS 361A
NES 747 PART 3 ISSUE 1
NES 747 PART 3 ISSUE 2
NES 747 PART 3 ISSUE 3
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NAVAL ENGINEERING STANDARD 747
Published by:
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NES 747 Part 3
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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 . (See Clause 1 .1 .2a.)
NOTE The material covered by this NES suffers from selective phase corrosion in the
presence of sea water, particularly if the material has been weld repaired . More
expensive alloys, ie alloys to NES 747 Part 2, NES 747 Part 4 or NES 824 Part 1
are available for use where severe corrosion cannot be tolerated in sea water
systems.
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14. When NES are incorporated into MOD contracts, users are responsible for their correct
application and for complying with contractual and other statutory requirements .
Compliance with an NES does not of itself confer immunity from legal obligations .
Categories of NES
15. The Category of this NES has been determined using the following criteria :
a. Category 1 . If not applied may have a Critical affect on the following :
Safety of the vessel, its complement or third parties .
Operational performance of the vessel, its systems or equipment .
b. Category 2 . If not applied may have a Significant affect on the following:
Safety of the vessel, its complement or third parties .
Operational performance of the vessel, its systems or equipment .
Through life costs and support .
c. Category 3 . If not applied may have a Minor affect on the following :
MOD best practice and fleet commonality .
Corporate experience and knowledge .
Current support practice .
Related Documents
1 In the tender and procurement processes the related documents listed in each section and
Annex A can be obtained as follows :
a. British Standards British Standards Institution,
389 Chiswick High Road,
London, W4 4AL
b. Defence Standards Defence Standardization, BM & D,
Kentigern House, 65 Brown Street,
Glasgow, G2 8EX.
c. Naval Engineering Standards DSDC(L), CSE Llangennech, Llanelli,
Dyfed, SA14 8YP
d. Other documents Tender or Contract Sponsor to advise .
17 . All applications to the MOD 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.
18. Prime Contractors are responsible for supplying their subcontractors with relevant
documentation, including specifications, standards and drawings .
Health and Safety
Warning
19. This NES may call for the use of processes, substances and/or procedures that are 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 .
20. This NES has been written and is to be used taking into account the policy stipulated in JSP
430 : MOD Ship Safety Management System Handbook .
Additional Information
21. (There is no relevant information included .)
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CONTENTS
Page No
TITLE PAGE (i)
SCOPE (iii)
FOREWORD (v)
Sponsorship (v)
Conditions of Release (v)
Categories of NES (vi)
Related Documents (vi)
Health and Safety (vi)
Additional Information (vi)
CONTENTS (vii)
SECTION 1. PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION 1.1
1.1 Applicability 1 .1
1.1.1 Surface Ships 1 .1
1.1.2 Submarines 1.1
1.2 Classification 1.1
1 .3 Physical Characteristics 1.1
1.3.1 Ingots 1.1
Table 1.1 Chemical Composition of Ingots 1.1
1.3.2 Castings 1.2
Table 1 .2 Chemical Composition of Castings 1 .2
1.3.3 Quality of Material 1.2
1.4 Mechanical Properties 1.2
Table 1 .3 Properties 1.2
1.5 Defects and Rectification of Defects 1.3
1.5.1 Defects 1.3
1 .5.2 Rectification of Dimensional Defects by Weld
Deposition 1.3
1.5.3 Rectification of Surface Defects by Blending 1 .3
1.5.4 Rectification of Surface and Sub-Surface Defects
by Welding 1.3
1 .5.5 Limits on Individual Sub-Surface Repairs 1.4
1 .5.6 Limits on Combined Weld Repairs 1.4
1.5.7 Rectification of Defects 1.4
1.5.8 Impregnation 1.4
1.5.9 Special Repairs 1.4
1.6 Test Methods 1.4
1.6.1 Destructive Tests 1.4
1.6.1.1 Analysis 1.4
1.6.1.2 Mechanical Tests 1.4
1 .6.1.3 Retests 1.5
1. PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION
_Related Documents : BS 1400, BS 6208, BS EN 10002-1, DEF STAN 03-1, NES 304
Part 1, NES 304 Part 3, NES 729 Part 1, NES 729 Part 4, NES 729 Part 5, NES 771, NES
863; see also Annex A .
1.1 Applicability
1.1.1 Surface Ships
a. This NES may be used for :
(1) Propellers if stated in the contract . (See NES 304 Part 1 .)
(2) Class I and II castings provided they are not in contact with sea water .
(3) Class III castings in accordance with NES 863 .
(4) Class I and II large or complex castings if stated in the contract .
1.1.2 Submarines
a. This alloy is not to be used for castings in first level systems and castings that
come into contact with sea water .
b. This alloy may be used for submarine propellers if stated in the contract . (See
NES 304 Part 3 .)
1.2 Classification
a. The classification of castings is defined in NES 863 .
1.3 Physical Characteristics
13.1 Ingots
a. Ingots are to conform to the chemical composition given in Table 1 .1.
Per Cent by Weight
Element
Not Less Than Not More Than
Aluminium 8.8 10.0
Iron* 4.0 5.5
Nickel* 4 .0 5.5
Manganese - 1.5
Zinc - 0.5
Copper - Remainder
(by difference)
Impurities
Lead - 0.01
Tin - - 0.1
Silicon - 0.1
Magnesium - 0 .05
Total Impurities - 0.20
* Nickel content is to be greater than the iron content .
Table 1 .1 - Chemical Composition of Ingots
1 .1
1.3.2 Castings
a. Castings are to conform to the chemical composition given in Table 1 .2.
b. 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, or illegible, are not to be used .
Per Cent by Weight
Element
Not Less Than Not More Than
Aluminium 8.8 10.0
Iron* 4.0 5 .5
Nickel* 4.0 5 .5
Manganese - 1.5
Zinc - 0 .5
Copper - Remainder
(by difference)
Impurities
Lead - 0.01
Tin - 0.1
Silicon - 0.1
Magnesium - 0.05
Total Impurities - 0.30
* Nickel content is to be greater than the iron content .
Table 1 .2 - Chemical Composition of Castings
NOTE Chemical composition derived from BS 1400 AB2 except the maximum
Manganese and Lead levels are lower to improve sea water corrosion
resistance and weldability respectively.
1.3.3 Quality of Material
a. Ingots and the manufacturer's own approved scrap complying with the
definition given in Annex B may be included in the cast . No other scrap is
permitted . Following acceptance of the analysis from the melt, no further
additions are permitted prior to pouring into the mould .
1.4 Mechanical Properties
a. At room temperature the mechanical properties obtained from test pieces
specified in Clause 1 .6.1 .2a. are to be as detailed in Table 1 .3.
Tensile Strength 0.2% Proof Stress Elongation on 5.65 S o
Gauge Length
(N/mm2) (N/mm2) (%)
640 , 250 > 13
Table 1 .3 - Properties
1.2
1.3
1 .4
1.6.13 Retests
a. Should any of the original test specimens fail to meet acceptance standards, two
further specimens from the same cast may be broken in accordance with BS EN
10002-1 .
1.6.2 Non-Destructive Tests
a. Reference diagrams according to NES 863 are to be provided by the purchaser
for all Class I and Class II castings to show Critical Test Regions and Test
Regions which are to be subjected to non-destructive testing (NDT) .
1.6.2.1 Dimensional Check
a. All castings are to be fully dimensionally checked .
1.6.2.2 Visual-Optical
a. All castings are to be 100% visually inspected, assisted where necessary by the
use of x 5 magnification optics . All imperfections are to be identified and
recorded .
1.6.23 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 II castings before any machining
operations are commenced to prevent nugatory work.
b. Where practicable, a 100% liquid penetrant inspection is to be undertaken on
all surfaces of Class I and Class II castings with the surfaces examined in their
finished condition .
1.6.2.4 Radiographic/Ultrasonic Examination
a. The manufacturer is to subject Critical Test Regions and Test Regions to either
100% radiographic or 100% ultrasonic examination .
1.6.2.5 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 .
1.6.2.6 Radiographic Examination of Non-Designated Regions on a Sample Basis
a. In certain circumstances examination by radiography on a sample basis may be
specified by contract or drawings to establish that a satisfactory general quality
of product is being supplied . Typical examples are :
(1) Lowly stressed Class II castings .
(2) Sample positions on large Class II or Class III castings .
(3) Batch supply of Class III castings .
1.6.2.7 Ultrasonic Examination
a. Ultrasonic examination is to be carried out in compliance with NES 729 Part 5 .
All sub-surface imperfections are to be identified for subsequent assessment in
accordance with the acceptance standards . Where ultrasonic examination is
used the assessment of the casting is to be confirmed by radiography of selected
areas . A minimum of 10% of the total area examined by ultrasonics is to be
radiographed .
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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1 .6
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3 .1 Acceptance Standards
3.1 .1 .1 Analysis
a. Each chemical analysis is to conform to :
3 .1 .13 Retests
a. Both tensile test results are to conform to Table 1 .3 of this NES .
3 .1 .2 .2 Visual-Optical
a. On visual-optical inspection (Clause 1 .6 .2 .2a.) the finished condition of all
surfaces is to be clean and free from cracks or linear defects . Rounded forms of
surface defects are unacceptable in Critical Test Regions and Test Regions but
may be acceptable in Non-Designated Regions at the discretion of the Project
Manager .
NOTE Defects are deemed to be rounded when the aspect ratio of length to width
is 3 .1 or less .
b . The surface finish is to meet the standard specified in the contract documents
and drawings .
3 .1 .2 .3 Liquid Penetrant
a. Indications of cracks, hot tears or chain-like porosity and surface oxide
inclusions in linear formations are not acceptable .
(2) Clustered pinpoint porosity and other defects are acceptable provided that
the maximum size of any indication is not to exceed 3mm diameter bleed
out and the sum of the diameters of all indications for sections up to and
including 50mm, in an area of 70 x 70mm does not exceed 24mm or the
sum of the diameters of all indications for sections over 50mm in an area
of 70 x 70mm does not exceed 36mm .
NOTE ' The indications identified in Clause 3 .1 .2 .3b .(1) and 3 .1 .2 .3b .(2) are
acceptable providing that the immediate area of the castings is acceptable
when examined for sub-surface defects .
3. 1
3.2
3.4 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:
(1) Description of castings .
(2) Quantity.
(3) Contract Number.
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ANNEXA.
RELATED DOCUMENTS
Al. The following documents and publications are referred to in this NES :
BS 1400 Specification for Copper Alloy Ingots and Copper Alloy and High
Conductivity Copper Castings
BS 6208 Method for Ultrasonic Testing of Ferritic Steel Castings
Including Quality Levels
BS EN 10002-1 Tensile Testing Of Metallic Materials
Part 1 : Method of Test at Ambient Temperature
DEF STAN 03-1 Impregnation of Porous Castings
NES 304 Shafting Systems and Propellers
Part 1 : Design Requirements for Main Propulsion Shafting
Part 3 : Manufacturing and Detail Design Requirements for
Propulsion
NES 729 Requirements for Non-Destructive Examination Methods
Part 1: Radiographic
Part 4: Liquid Penetrant
Part 5: Ultrasonic
NES 747 Requirements for Nickel Aluminium Bronze Castings and Ingots
Part 2 : Nickel Aluminium Bronze Naval Alloy Ingots and Sand
Castings with Welding Permitted to the Wetted Surface
Part 4 : Nickel Aluminium Bronze Naval Alloy Sand Castings
with Welding Restricted to the Non-Wetted Surface (Class I and
II Castings only)
NES 771 Requirements, Procedure and Inspection for Weld Repair of
Copper Alloy and Nickel Alloy Castings
NES 863 Requirements for the Classification, Dimensions, Tolerances and
General Standards of Acceptance for Copper and Nickel Alloy
Castings
NES 824 Copper Nickel Chromium Sand Castings and Ingots
Part 1: Production Requirements
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ANNEX B.
ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS
B1 . For the purpose of this NES the following abbreviations apply :
DLO Defence Logistics Organization
DPA Defence Procurement Agency
B2. For the purpose of this NES the following definitions apply :
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 MOD .
Cast A cast is the product of one furnace melt, 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 An ingot is to comprise 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 during manufacture .
Pinpoint porosity Any circular bleed out of less than 0 .5mm diameter
revealed during liquid penetrant examination in
accordance with NES 729 Part 4 .
Project Manager The Section within the DPA or DLO, acting on behalf of
the Secretary of State for Defence . The Project Manager
should be specified in the contract, but where not known
by the contractor, enquiries are to be forwarded to DPA
Section STGMT2 Abbey Wood, Bristol . For
sub-contractors, the Project Manager may be the Prime
Contractor.
So The cross-sectional area of the gauge in a tensile test
piece, before testing, as detailed in BS EN 10002 .
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ANNEXC.
PROCUREMENT CHECK LIST
Notes:
C.1 This Check List is to ensure that certain aspects of this Naval Engineering
Standard are consulted when preparing a procurement specification for a
particular application .
C.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 .
C.3 Each item is to be marked either :
V = included
NA = not applicable
CHECK CHECK CLAUSE No V or NA
No
1 Use for submarine propellers . 1.1.2b.
2 Radiography on a sample basis . 1 .6 .2 .6
3 Pressure tests . 1.6.2.8
4 Liquid penetrant acceptance standards . 3.1.2.3c.
5 Packaging requirements. 3.4
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