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1.0 PURPOSE :

To detail the procedure of Grain Flow Examination.

2.0 SCOPE :

Applicable only to forging operation.

3.0 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS :

3.1 Macro-examination is an inspection procedure for revealing the Grain Flow lines in
the steel samples by subjecting the sample to the corrosive action of an etchant and
examining it visually or at low magnification.

4.0 DESCRIPTION :

ACTIVITY REFERENCE

4.1 Take one sample whenever grain flow testing required as per given offer.

4.2 Remove dust, oil if any and cut the piece from head end in the longitudinal
direction. Further, polish the sample on the Belt Grinder to improve the surface
finish.

4.3 The sample should be surface etched in a 50% solution of Boiling HCI and water for
approx.15 min.

4.4 Wash the samples and dry.

4.5 Examine the sample visually for continuous Grain Flow.

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4.6 The head & head to shank area shall show continuous grain flow as shown in figure-1
Cut grain lines may exist in the A area of figure-1 with the maximum permissible
Listed in table-1

Table-1

Nominal 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 27 27
Diameter
(mm)
(Major
Diameter
.7 .8 .9 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.6 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
Maximu
m
permissi
ble A
value
(mm)

4.7 Record the observation. F-8220

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5.0 RECORDS :

S.N. FORM NO. LOCATION RETENTION PERIOD

1. LABORATORY 3 months

6.0 REFERENCES :

6.1 IS7739 (PartV) : Code of practice for preparation of Metallographic Examination.

6.2 F-8220 : Requisition cum inspection report.

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