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Nickel Aluminium Bronze
Naval Alloy Centrifugally Cast
REVISION NOTE
HISTORICAL RECORD
Naval Engineering Standard (NES) 747 Part 1 Issue 4 dated October 1999.
Ministry of Defence
CATEGORY 2
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NAVAL ENGINEERING STANDARD 747
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SCOPE
1. This NES states the requirements for the physical characteristics, test methods and
acceptance standards of centrifugally cast nickel aluminium bronze naval alloy from ingots
and approved certified scrap.
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FOREWORD
Sponsorship
1. This Naval Engineering Standard (NES) is sponsored by the Defence Procurement Agency,
Ministry of Defence (MOD).
2. The complete NES 747 comprises:
Requirements for Nickel Aluminium Bronze (NAB) Castings and Ingots
Part 1: Nickel Aluminium Bronze Naval Alloy Centrifugally Cast
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: The Design and Manufacture of Nickel Aluminium Bronze Sand Castings
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Related Documents
16. 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 Directorate of Standardization, Stan 1,
Kentigern House, 65 Brown Street,
Glasgow, G2 8EX.
c. Naval Engineering Standards CSE3a, CSE Llangennech, Llanelli, Dyfed,
SA14 8YP.
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Additional Information
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CONTENTS
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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)
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1. PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION
Related Documents: BS 375, BS EN 1976, BS EN 1978, BS 6208, BS EN 10002−1, DEF
STAN 03−1, NES 729 Parts 1, 4 & 5, NES 771, NES 863; see also Annex A.
1.1 Classification
a. The classification of castings is to be in accordance with NES 863.
(2) Iron that is of high purity, 99.5% w/w with a carbon content not exceeding
0.05% w/w.
NOTE ‘Swedish-Iron’ Nails have been found to meet the required purity.
(3) Aluminium commercial very pure, Grade 99.90% w/w.
(4) Copper that complies with either BS EN 1976 (designation Cu−ETP) or
BS EN 1978 (designation Cu−CATH−2)
(5) Manganese − high purity electrolytic grade.
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1.2.3 Castings
a. Castings are to be supplied in the ‘As Cast’ condition and made from ingots and
approved scrap complying with the definition given in Annex 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 is illegible, are not
to be used.
a. Only 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.
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b. Weld repair of Class III castings is to be in accordance with NES 771 and is to
be within the following limits of this NES.
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1.5.1.3 Retests
a. Should any of the original test specimens fail to meet acceptance standards, two
further specimens from the same test piece are to be broken in accordance with
BS EN 10002−1.
1.5.2.2 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.
1.5.2.3 Liquid-Penetrant
a. The manufacturer is to subject Critical Test Regions and Test Regions to either
100% radiographic or 100% ultrasonic examination.
1.5.2.5 Radiography
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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.
a. When stated in the contract the castings are to be subjected to the specified
water-pressure test for a period of 15 minutes. Certain castings may require
longer periods of pressure testing. When necessary this will be specified in the
contract.
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2. NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS
This NES contains no National/International Regulations information.
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3. MILITARY STANDARDS/REQUIREMENTS
Related Documents: NES 747 Part 1, NES 863 Part 1; see also Annex A.
3.1 Acceptance Standards
3.1.1 Destructive Examination Standards
3.1.1.1 Analysis
a. Each chemical analysis is to comply with:
(1) Table 1.1 for ingots.
(2) Table 1.2 for castings.
3.1.1.2 Mechanical Tests
a. Each tensile test result is to conform to Table 1.3 of this NES.
3.1.1.3 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 1.5.2.2a.) 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.
b. Indications arising from porosity and surface oxide inclusions in non-linear
formations are to be assessed as follows:
(1) Isolated pinpoint porosity (minimum separation 50mm) is acceptable
except in areas where sealing of a housing against a running shaft is
required, eg pump glands, propeller shaft seals etc, and in flexible
couplings.
(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 in an area of 70 ¢
70mm does not exceed 24mm.
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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.
c. There may be instances where machined surfaces of castings manufactured to
this NES require more stringent acceptance standards than those in
Clauses 3.1.2.3a. and 3.1.2.3b. eg in way of a wetted seal area. Where necessary
this requirement is to be clearly stated in the contract documents and is to be
the subject of discussion between the purchaser and the contractor prior to
manufacture of the castings.
3.1.2.4 Radiography
a. Cracks, hot tears and cold shuts are not acceptable in any area of the castings.
Internal porosity and shrinkage are acceptable where;
(1) the local reduction in wall thickness does not exceed 5% of the designed
wall thickness in Critical Test Regions and 10% in Test Regions,
(2) the total defective area does not exceed 10% of each Critical Test Region
and 20% of each Test Region containing the defect.
b. Where sample inspection is carried out in accordance with Clause 1.5.2.6a. the
cumulative local reduction in section thickness resulting from sub-surface
defects at any position is not to exceed 20% of the contract drawing section
thickness. The total defective area is not to exceed 20% of the total area of the
casting examined.
3.1.2.5 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
rejected. Where the backwall echo is attenuated by 40% or greater, the
examination by ultrasonics is unacceptable and radiography in accordance with
Clause 1.5.2.5a. is to be employed.
3.1.2.6 Pressure Tests
a. Each casting is to show no evidence of leakage.
3.2 Quality Assurance Documentation
3.2.1 Ingots
a. Each consignment of ingots is to be accompanied by Quality Assurance
Documentation providing the results of the melt control analysis and the results
of analysis of a sample piece taken from an ingot within the batch.
3.2.2 Castings
a. Each consignment of castings is to be accompanied by Quality Assurance
Documentation giving the actual results of the tests required in Clause 1.5
together with a certificate of compliance with the acceptance standards detailed
in Clause 3.1.
3.3 Identification of Ingots and Castings
3.3.1 Ingots
a. Each ingot is to be marked with the legend ‘NAB’ stamped or embossed in easily
discernible letters. Each ingot is also to be marked with a unique cast number
which can be stamped or embossed in easily discernible letters, or an indelibly
marked self adhesive label is to be affixed; the unique cast number is to
positively identify the ingot to its quality assurance documentation.
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3.3.2 Castings
(2) Class of casting, ie CI, CII, CIII (see NES 863 Part 1).
(4) A unique cast Number that will relate the casting to its Quality Assurance
Documentation.
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:
(2) Quantity.
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4. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS/GUIDANCE
This NES contains no Design Requirements/Guidance information.
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5. CORPORATE EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE
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ANNEX A.
RELATED DOCUMENTS
A1. The following documents and publications are referred to in this NES:
BS 375 Specification for Refined Nickel
BS 6208 Method for Ultrasonic Testing of Ferritic Steel Castings
including Quality Levels
BS EN 1976 Copper and Copper Alloys. Cast Unwrought Copper Products
BS EN 1978 Copper and Copper Alloys. Copper Cathodes
BS EN 10002−1 Tensile Testing of Metallic Materials
Method of Test at Ambient Temperature
DEF STAN 03−1 Impregnation of Porous Castings
NES 729 Requirements for Non-Destructive Examination Methods:
Part 1: Radiographic
Part 4: Liquid Penetrant
Part 5: Ultrasonic
NES 771 Requirements Procedure and Inspection for Weld Repairs of
Copper Alloy and Nickel Alloy Castings
NES 863 Requirements for the Classification, Dimensions, Tolerances and
General Acceptance Standards for Copper and Nickel Alloy
Castings
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ANNEX B.
ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS
B1. For the purpose of this NES the following abbreviations apply:
DPA Defence Procurement Agency
DLO Defence Logistics Organization
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 the MOD/Acceptance Authority.
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.
Centrifugal castings Centrifugal castings are made by introducing the alloy in a
molten state into a mould which is rotated to ensure filling
and kept rotating while the alloy solidifies.
Contractor The Firm, Company, Organization or Establishment
working within the scope of this NES.
Ingot A mass of metal of proportions to suit the Founder’s
requirements.
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 DNA Section
NA115 Abbey Wood, Bristol. For sub−contractors, the
Project Manager may be the Prime Contractor.
So The cross-section area of the gauge in a tensile testpiece,
before testing, as detailed in BS EN 10002.
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ANNEX C.
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.
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:
! = included
NA = not applicable
CHECK
CHECK CLAUSE No p or NA
No
1 Tensile test piece requirements. 1.5.1.2a.
2 Pressure tests 1.5.2.8a.
3 Radiography on a sample basis. 1.5.2.6a.
4 Surface finish requirements. 3.1.2.2b.
5 Isolated pinpoint porosity unacceptable. 3.1.2.3b.(1)
6 Liquid penetrant acceptance standards. 3.1.2.3c.
7 Packaging requirements. 3.4a.
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ALPHABETICAL INDEX L
(Note: Page numbers are given) Liquid penetrant, 1.5, 3.1
M
A Manufacturer’s approved scrap, 1.2, B.1
Acceptance standards, 3.1 Mechanical properties, 1.3
Alumina wash, 1.2 Mechanical tests, 1.5, 3.1
Analysis, 3.1 N
Non−destructive examination standards, 3.1
Non−destructive test, 1.5
C
Casting analysis, 1.2 O
Castings, 1.2 Optical inspection, 1.5, 3.1
Chemical analysis, 3.1 P
Cold shuts, 3.2 Physical characteristics, 1.1
Contamination by graphite, 1.2 Pinpoint porosity, 3.1
Pressure tests, 1.6, 3.2
Proof stress, 1.3
D
Defects, 1.3, 1.4, 3.1
Q
Quality Assurance, 3.2, 3.3
Definitions, B.1
Quality of material, 1.2
Destructive examination standards, 3.1
Destructive tests, 1.4 R
Dimensional check, 1.5, 3.1 Radiography, 1.5, 1.6, 3.2
Rectification of defects, 1.3
Retest, 1.5, 3.1
E
T
Elongation, 1.3 Tensile strength, 1.3
Tensile test, 1.5, 3.1
Test pieces, 1.4, 1.5
I Tests, 1.4
Identification of castings, 3.3
Identification of ingots, 3.2 U
Ultrasonics, 1.5, 1.6, 3.2
Impregnation, 1.4
Ingot analysis, 1.1 V
Ingots, 1.1, B.1 Visual inspection, 1.5, 3.1
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