MS - 003400 - 02 Rev 01

PROPERTY OF DRAWN BY: K. S.
Johnson DATE REVISION
12 Apr 19 MS-003400-02
APPROVED BY: B. Farber DATE 01
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PROCEDURE FOR MATERIAL PROCESSING AND QUALIFICATION

(WROUGHT AND CAST MATERIALS)
API 6A, PSL 1-4
HANGERS (STAINLESS STEEL AND CRA MATERIALS ONLY)
BODIES, BONNETS, END AND OUTLET CONNECTIONS, STEMS
AND OTHER CRITICAL PARTS
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, end and outlet connections, stems, stainless steel (i.e. 410 SS, etc.)
and CRA (i.e. 718, etc.) hangers, and other critical parts. It must be used in conjunction with another Cameron
material specification that gives the requirements for a specific material or products Bill of Material. When
referenced in another material specification, this specification must also be complied with.
Note: The requirements in this document replaces the requirements that are stated in MS-003400-01 which
is currently referenced in the products Material Specification (MS-XXXXX) listed on the Bill of
Material.
1.1 Engineering Note

For temperature class X and Y, material must be de-rated per API 6A, Annex G. Material may be used at
higher yield strengths if sufficient test data exists at the specified maximum design temperature.
1.2 Reference Specifications

The following specifications to the extent that they are referenced, apply to this specification at their latest
revision levels.
Last Revision Date & Name: 12 Apr 19, K. S. Johnson

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Designation Title of Specification

AMS-H-6875 Heat Treatment of Steel Raw Materials
AMS 2750 Pyrometry
API 6A Specification for Wellhead and Tree Equipment
Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Stainless Steel, and Nickel Base Alloy Castings for Use in
API 20A
the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industry
API 20B Open Die Shaped Forgings for Use in the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industry
API 20C Closed Die Forgings for Use in the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industry
API 6ACRA Age-hardened Nickel-based Alloys for Oil and Gas Drilling and Production Equipment
ASTM A370 Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
ASTM E10 Standard Test Method for Brinell Hardness of Metallic Materials
ASTM E18 Standard Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Materials
ASTM E45 Standard Test Methods for Determining the Inclusion Content of Steel
Standard Test Method for Rockwell and Brinell Hardness of Metallic Materials by
ASTM E110
Portable Hardness Testers
ASTM E140 Standard Hardness Conversion Tables for Metals Relationship
Standard Reference Radiographs for Heavy-Walled (2 to 412 in. (50.8 to 114 mm))
ASTM E186
Steel Castings
Standard Reference Radiographs for Heavy-Walled (412 to 12 in. (114 to 305 mm))
ASTM E280
Steel Castings
Standard Reference Radiographs for Steel Castings Up to 2 in. (50.8 mm) in
ASTM E446
Thickness
ASTM E709 Standard Guide for Magnetic Particle Testing
ISO 148-1 Metallic materials - Charpy pendulum impact test - Part 1: Test method
ISO 6506 Metallic materials — Brinell hardness test
ISO 6508 Metallic materials — Rockwell hardness test
ISO 6892-1 Metallic materials - Tensile testing - Part 1: Method of test at room temperature
ISO 18265 Metallic materials - Conversion of hardness values
MSS-SP-55 Visual Method for Evaluation of Surface Irregularities - Castings
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 detrimental to the end use of the part.
3. is free from any open discontinuities (porosity, shrinkage, pipe, etc.) when macro-etched 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.

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5. shows no evidence of macro-segregation (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 tests unless otherwise agreed
upon with Cameron Metallurgy.
a. 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
b. 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:
• Elongation (larger value)/Elongation/ (smaller value) < 1.40
• Reduction in Area (larger value)/Reduction in Area (smaller value) < 1.40
2.1.1 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.) in accordance with 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: 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 Section 2.1.
As an alternate to this 3 to 1 ratio requirement, the material supplier may propose other options for
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 the total hot work of the similar
components is greater than the component process previously evaluated.
Note 1: Unless prohibited by the specific material specification, bar stock may be open die forged,
rolled, or extruded.
Note 2: API 20B and 20C provide guidance on hot work ratios

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2.1.2 Micro-cleanliness of Steel Alloys

The forging supplier/vendor shall guarantee that production forgings are capable of meeting the
following requirements in Table 1 if tested by Cameron in accordance with ASTM E45, Method A
(Modified JK).
TABLE 1
Modified JK Inclusion Rating Limits for Forgings
(Inclusion Type/Inclusion Rating Number Maximum)
Inclusion Type Thin Heavy

Type A (sulfide) 2 1-½
Type B (alumina) 2 1-½
Type C (silicate) 2 1-½
Type D (oxide) 1-½ 1-½
2.2 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 For PSL 1, all castings used for bodies, bonnets, and end and outlet connectors, and other critical
parts shall meet the applicable requirements of API 6A and this specification. The casting practices
shall be qualified to casting specification level CSL 2 foundry qualification requirements in API 20A
(latest revision) as a minimum.
For PSL 2 and PSL 3, all castings used for bodies, bonnets, and end and outlet connectors, and other
critical parts shall meet the applicable requirements of API 6A and this specification. The casting
practices shall be qualified to CSL 3 foundry qualification requirements in API 20A.
Note 1: For PSL 4, this section does not apply as only wrought material is permitted.
Note 2: The production sampling in API 6A for PSL 1 and PSL 2 bodies, bonnets, end and outlet
connections, and other critical parts is intended to monitor control of casting practices.
Production castings shall meet the requirements of API 20A and this specification. The API 20A CSL
level shall be in accordance with the table below.
Casting Specification Level Cross-reference to PSL
API 20A Casting API 6A Product

Specification Level (CSL) Specification Level (PSL)
2 1
3 2
3 3
N/A 4

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2.2.3 Micro-cleanliness of Steel Castings

Casting supplier shall guarantee that steel castings are capable of meeting the following requirements
in Table 2 if tested by Cameron in accordance with ASTM E45, Method A (Modified JK).
TABLE 2
Modified JK Inclusion Rating Limits for Castings
(Inclusion Type/Inclusion Rating Number Maximum)
Inclusion Type Thin Heavy

Type A (sulfide) 2 1-½
Type B (alumina) 2 1-½
Type C (silicate) 2 1-½
Type D (oxide) 2 1-½
2.3 Heat Treatment

Sections 2.3.1 through 2.3.7 apply to conventional batch-type heat treating. Section 2.3.8 applies to
continuous furnace heat treating.
2.3.1 Production Heat-treating Equipment
2.3.1.1 General
For all heat treatment of production parts, the Qualification Test Coupons (QTC’s) shall be
processed with production-type equipment meeting the requirements of this specification.
Production-type heat-treating equipment shall be considered equipment that is routinely used
to process production parts having an equivalent round (ER) equal to or greater than the ER
of the subject QTC. Heat-treatment of production parts shall be performed with heat-treating
equipment that has been calibrated in accordance with Section 2.3.1.2 and heat-treat
furnaces that have been surveyed in accordance with API 6A, Annex M. Automatic
controlling and recording instruments shall be used. Thermocouples shall be placed in the
furnace working zone(s) and protected from furnace atmospheres by means of suitable
protective devices.
2.3.1.1.1 Quenching (for Quenched and Tempered Materials)
2.3.1.1.1.1 Water Quenching

The temperature of the water shall not exceed 100°F (38°C) at the
start of the quench. For bath-type quenching, the temperature of the
water shall not exceed 120°F (49°C) at any time during the quench
cycle.
2.3.1.1.1.2 Other Quenching Media

The temperature range of other quenching media, such as oil or
polymer, shall meet the manufacturer’s written specification.
2.3.1.2 Heat Treatment Equipment Qualification

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:

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A. AMS-H-6875
B. API 6A
C. AMS 2750
D. A written procedure that has been submitted to and approved by Cameron Metallurgy
as being complaint with API 6A requirements at a minimum.
2.3.1.3 Heat Treatment Instrumentation
2.3.1.3.1 Only automatic controlling and recording instruments shall be used. Controlling
thermocouples shall be located in the working zone of a furnace.
2.3.1.3.2 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.
2.3.1.3.3 Instrumentation used to calibrate the production instruments shall possess an

accuracy of + 0.25% of full scale range.
2.3.2 Production Type Equipment—Batch-type Furnaces
2.3.2.1 Temperature Tolerance
2.3.2.1.1 Austenitizing, Normalizing, Annealing, or Solution Annealing Furnaces

The temperature at any point in the working zone of a furnace used for
austenitizing, normalizing, annealing, or solution annealing shall not vary by more
than ±25°F (±14°C) from the furnace set-point temperature after the furnace
working zone has been brought up to temperature. Before the furnace set-point
temperature is reached, none of the temperature readings shall exceed the set-
point temperature by more than the temperature tolerance.
2.3.2.1.2 Tempering, Aging, or Stress-relieving Furnaces

Furnaces that are used for tempering, aging, and/or stress-relieving shall not vary
by more than ±15°F (±8°C) from the furnace set-point temperature after the furnace
working zone has been brought up to temperature. Before the furnace set-point
temperature is reached, none of the temperature readings shall exceed the set-
point temperature by more than the temperature tolerance.
2.3.2.1.3 Multiple Use Furnaces

For furnaces used for heat-treatment operations identified in Sections 2.3.2.1.1 and
2.3.2.1.2, the heat-treatment supplier shall define the temperature range for each
operation. The furnace temperature uniformity survey shall conform to the
requirements specified in Sections 2.3.2.1.1 and 2.3.2.1.2, as appropriate for the
process used.
2.3.2.1.4 Temperature Uniformity Survey Frequency

The temperatures within each batch-type furnace shall be surveyed within 1 year
prior to use of the furnace for heat-treatment in accordance with API 6A, Annex M.

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2.3.2.1.5 Furnace Repairs

When a furnace is repaired or rebuilt, a new temperature survey shall be carried
out before the furnace is used for heat-treatment, subject to the following. Repairs
that return the furnace to the condition it was in at the time of the previous furnace
survey and calibration or repairs that do not affect the temperature tolerance of the
furnace shall not require a new temperature survey and calibration. The AMS 2750
sections on furnace modifications and furnace repairs shall be used to determine
whether a new furnace survey is required. All furnace repairs and modifications
shall be documented, and the responsible quality assurance organization shall
make determination whether an additional furnace survey and calibration is
required based on the repairs or modifications in accordance with AMS2750 or
AMS-H-6875.
2.3.3 Production Type Equipment–Continuous-type Furnaces

Continuous-type furnaces shall be operated, maintained, modified, and repaired in accordance with
AMS 2750 or AMS-H-6875. Continuous-type furnaces shall be surveyed in accordance with API 6A
Annex M.
2.3.4 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.
2.3.5 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 1: For PSL 4 body, bonnet, end and outlet connections, and hanger materials, only method C is
acceptable.
Note 2: For PSL 4 materials that are processed in accordance with API 6ACRA, temperature levels
may still be monitored using a contact thermocouple.

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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):
- 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.
Note: It should be noted that some vendors will report on their material test reports (MTR’s)
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” doesn’t 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.

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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 1 inch (25.4 mm) 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 that 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.
2.3.6 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 for each cycle.
2.3.7 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).
2.3.7.1 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 re-
tempered by itself provided 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 1, 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.
2.3.7.2 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 re-
tempered by itself provided 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 1, 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.

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2.3.7.3 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 1, 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.
2.3.7.4 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 1, 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.
2.3.8 Continuous Furnace Heat Treatment

For PSL 1-4 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
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 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.
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. The
maximum part temperature of the applicable material specification does not apply here.
B. The minimum time in the austenitizing furnace shall be sufficient to produce required results.
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. The
maximum part temperature of the applicable material specification does not apply here.
D. The minimum time in the tempering furnace shall be sufficient to produce required results.
E. The maximum temperature of the quench water prior to quenching shall be 100°F (38°C).

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F. For material heat-treated 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 qualify only production parts having an identical size and shape.
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 and heat treat batch. 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
specimens shall be taken at the ¼T 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 Weld repairs of castings are not permitted without written approval from Cameron Product
Engineering. Weld repairs for castings shall conform to the requirements of API 20A, CSL 3. Weld
repairs shall be documented in accordance with API 20A.
2.4.2 Forging suppliers are not allowed to weld repair raw forging material.
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 castings (when approved) shall be performed as required by the Cameron
Bills of Material and the requirements of API 20A. In addition, the following requirements are
mandatory and must be complied with.
(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: 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/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%.

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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.
3.0 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.
The QTC shall qualify only material and parts produced from the same heat of material. For PSL 1, 2 and 3
material, the QTC may be separately forged, a prolongation, or a sacrificial forging. For PSL 4 material, the
QTC may only be a prolongation or a sacrificial forging.
Note 1: For material heat-treated in a batch furnace, if the QTC is a trepanned core or prolongation
removed from a production part, the QTC may only qualify production parts having the same or
smaller ER.
Note 2: For material heat-treated 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.
Note 3: A sacrificial production part may be usable depending on the size and location of the test specimen
from which it is selected.
When a prolongation is used, it shall remain integrally attached during all quality heat treat operations, with
the exception of post-weld heat-treatment, stress relief, and any re-tempering or re-aging that may be
required. For tubular parts, bar stock, mill shapes, and other raw material with a uniform cross-section, the
prolongation shall have the same cross-section as that of the raw material (see Figure 2).
For a production part with a complex shape or varying cross-section, it is not necessary that the prolongation
be an extension of the largest cross-section of the part, but the extension shall meet or exceed the minimum
ER required for a separate QTC (see Figure 2).
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
given in Section 3.2.2.

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3.2.2 ER Methods
Typical basic models for determining the ER of simple solid and hollow parts and more complicated
parts in the “as-heat treated” condition shall apply as illustrated in Figure 1. The ER of a studded type
part shall be determined by using a thickness, T, equal to that of the thickest flange of that part. An
ER determination for these parts shall be in accordance with the methods for complex-shaped parts
in Figure 1. Figure 2 shows examples of how prolongations are determined on several product
configurations to meet the ER requirements of this specification.
3.2.3 Size Requirements

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 Castings
For PSL 1, PSL 2, and PSL 3, the ER of the QTC shall be equal to or greater than
the dimensions of the part it qualifies as determined by using the actual dimensions
of the part in the “as-heat-treated” condition.
3.2.3.1 Forgings
3.2.3.1.1 For PSL 1 and PSL 2 parts with an ER of less than 2.5 inches (63 mm), the
ER of the QTC shall be equal to or greater than the dimensions of the part
it qualifies.
3.2.3.1.2 For PSL 1 and PSL 2 parts with an ER of 2.5 inches (63 mm) or greater,
the size of the QTC shall be 2.5 inches (63 mm) ER at a minimum,
regardless of part size.
Note: A QTC greater than 2.5 inches (63 mm) ER may be used when
required by Cameron.
3.2.3.1.3 For PSL 3 parts with an ER of less than 5 inches (125 mm), the ER of the
QTC shall be equal to or greater than the dimensions of the part it qualifies.
3.2.3.1.4 For PSL 3 parts with an ER of 5 inches (125 mm) or greater, the size of the
QTC shall be 5 inches (125 mm) ER at a minimum, regardless of part size,
with the exception for bodies noted in Section 3.2.3.1.5
Note: A QTC greater than 5 inches (125 mm) ER may be used when
specified by Cameron.
3.2.3.1.5 For PSL 3 bodies that require a yield strength of 75K or greater and where
the part’s weight during heat-treatment is greater than 1000 lbs (454 kg),
the QTC ER shall be the same or greater than the part it qualifies but is not
required to exceed 10 inches (250 mm).
Cameron Engineering:
At the option of Cameron, a 5 inch (125 mm) ER QTC shall be permitted
for parts with an ER greater than 5 inches (125 mm) provided that:

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- Design documentation provides stress distribution and demonstrates

that the part meets the design acceptance criteria of API 6A, Section 5
where the mechanical properties are lower than the requirements
specified in API 6A, Section 6.3 for the QTC;
- A qualification forging or a sacrificial part is used to validate the

mechanical properties that satisfy the acceptance criteria of the
analysis a depth of 2.5 inches (63 mm) or ¼T, whichever is less, at the
critical cross-section(s) as identified by the stress distribution in the
design documentation;
- A qualification forging or a sacrificial part is used to document that the

part meets the Charpy impact requirements of this specification at a
depth of 2.5 inches (63 mm) or ¼T of the thickest section of the parts,
whichever is less; and
- A qualification forging or sacrificial part that shall qualify all the

production parts covered by the analysis using the same heat-treat
geometry, material grade, and heat treat parameters as defined by the
manufacturer.
Note: A QTC larger than 10 inches (250 mm) ER may be used when
specified by Cameron.
3.2.3.1.6 For PSL 4 parts, a prolongation or production part shall be used. The ER
for PSL 4 material shall follow the ER requirements of PSL 3 parts.
3.3 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 re-melt-grade or vacuum-degassed material shall not qualify
material from the same primary melt that has not experienced the identical melting practice(s). Re-
melt-grade material removed from a single re-melt ingot may be used to qualify other re-melt-grade
material that is from the same primary melt; no additional alloying shall be performed on these
individual re-melt ingots. However, re-melt grade (consumable electrode process) material used to
fabricate PSL 4 parts shall be qualified on a re-melt-ingot basis.
3.3.2 Hot Working Practices (Wrought Materials Only)

The manufacturer shall use QTC hot work ratios that are equal to or less than those used in
processing the production part(s) it qualifies. The total hot work ratio for the QTC shall not
exceed the total hot work ratio of the part(s) it qualifies.
3.3.3 Casting Practices (Cast Materials Only)

The manufacturer shall use the same foundry practice(s) for the QTC as those used for the parts it
qualifies to ensure accurate representation.
3.3.4 QTC Heat Treating
3.3.4.1 Batch-type Furnace Heat-treatment

Batch heat-treatment shall be performed using equipment qualified in accordance with
Section 2.3.1.

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For PSL 1 and PSL 2, the QTC shall experience the same specified heat-treatment
processing as the part(s) it qualifies. The QTC shall be heat-treated using the manufacturer’s
specified heat-treating procedure(s). If the QTC is not heat-treated as part of the same heat-
treatment lot as the part(s) it qualifies, the austenitizing, solution-treating, or age-hardening
(as applicable) temperatures for the QTC shall be within 25°F (14°C) of those for the part(s).
The tempering temperature for the part(s) shall not be lower than 25°F (14°C) below that of
the QTC. The upper limit shall not be higher than that permitted by the heat-treat procedure
for that material. The cycle time at each temperature shall not exceed that for the part(s).
For PSL 3, for mandrel hangers, including tubing and casing hangers, that use a material
designation of 75K or greater and for bodies that use a material designation of 75K or greater
and where the weight of the body during heat-treat is greater than 1000 lb (454kg), the QTC
shall be heat-treated in the same heat-treat furnace and same quench tank as the production
parts that it qualifies.
For all parts not specifically addressed under PSL 3, the requirements of PSL 1 and PSL 2
shall apply.
For PSL 4 only, the mechanical testing shall be performed per heat per heat-treat lot. The
testing shall use a prolongation or production part for each heat-treat lot. Individual
prolongations or production parts corresponding to each quench shall be used for multiple
quench batches from the same furnace load.
Note: The batch heat-treatment requirements of PSL 4 do not apply to PSL 1, PSL 2, and
PSL 3.
3.3.4.2 Continuous-type Furnace Heat-treatment

Continuous heat-treatment shall be performed using equipment qualified in accordance with
Section 2.3.1. For material heat-treated in a continuous furnace, the QTC shall be from the
same heat and heat-treat lot as the material it qualifies.
3.3.5 QTC Welding

Welding on QTC is not allowed except for attachment type welds.
3.4 Material Qualification Testing

If minimum tensile and/or impact properties are required for material to be qualified for service, the required
tests shall be performed on specimens from a qualification test coupon (QTC) as described in Section 3.0.
3.4.1 General
When tensile and/or impact test specimens are required, they shall be removed from a QTC after final
QTC heat-treatment cycle. Tensile and Charpy V-notch impact testing of a QTC shall be used to
qualify a heat and shall conform to the requirements in the applicable material specification.
Note: Multiple QTCs may be used, provided that all the applicable QTC requirements of this
specification have been satisfied.
If a production part is used as a QTC, the 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 Section 3.2.3.
Note: For QTCs larger than the size specified in Section 3.2.3, it is not necessary that the test
specimens be removed from a location farther from the QTC surface than would be required
if the specified QTC size were used.

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ASTM A370 standard-sized, 0.500 in (12.5 mm) diameter tensile specimens and standard-sized
impact specimens, 10 mm x 10 mm in cross-section, shall be used shall be used whenever possible,
unless the physical configuration of the QTC prevents their use.
Note: In the instance that standard-sized specimens cannot be used because of the physical
configuration of the QTC, then sub-sized specimens referenced in ASTM A370 may be used
for tensile test specimens or Table 1 for Chapry V-notch test specimens.
3.4.2 Tensile Testing
3.4.2.1 Test Method

Tensile tests shall be performed at a temperature between 40 and 120°F (4 and 50°C) unless
otherwise specified in accordance with the procedures specified in ISO 6892-1 or ASTM
A370. A minimum of one tensile test shall be performed. The results of the tensile test(s)
shall satisfy the applicable requirements.
3.4.2.2 Tensile Test Specimen Removal

Tensile test specimens shall be removed from the QTC such that their longitudinal centerline
axis is wholly within the center core ¼T envelope for a solid QTC or within 0.125 in (3 mm) of
the mid-thickness of the thickest section of a hollow QTC (see Figure 1), and such that the
tensile specimen gauge length is at least ¼T from the ends of the QTC.
3.4.2.3 Acceptance Criteria

Tensile 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.
3.4.2.4 Retesting
If the results of the tensile test(s) do not satisfy the applicable requirements, two additional
tests on tensile specimens removed from the required location within the same QTC with no
additional heat-treatment may be performed to qualify the material, and the results of each of
these tests shall satisfy the applicable requirements.
3.4.3 Impact Testing
3.4.3.1 Test Method

Impact tests shall be performed in accordance with the procedures specified in ASTM A370
or ISO 148-1 using the Charpy V-notch technique. When using ISO 148-1, a striker with a
radius of 8 mm shall be used.
Note: Refer to ISO 148-1 for further details.

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To qualify material for a temperature rating, impact tests shall be performed at or below the
lowest temperature required in the material specification. Three impact specimens shall be
tested to qualify a heat of material. Impact properties as determined from these tests shall
satisfy the applicable requirements of material. In no case shall an individual impact value
fall below two-thirds of that required as a minimum average. No more than one of the three
test results shall be below the required minimum average.
Note: Where no acceptance criteria are shown in the material specification, impact testing
is not required.
3.4.3.2 Charpy V-Notch Test Specimen Removal

Charpy V-notch test specimens shall be removed from the QTC such that their longitudinal
centerline axis is wholly within the center core ¼T envelope for a solid QTC or within 0.125 in
(3 mm) of the mid-thickness of the thickest section of a hollow QTC (see Figure 1), and such
that the Charpy V-notch root is at least ¼T from the ends of the QTC.
If sub-sized specimens are used, the Charpy V-notch impact requirements shall be equal to
that of the 10 mm x 10 mm specimens multiplied by the adjustment factor listed in below
table.
For PSL 4 material, sub-sized specimens shall not be used.
TABLE 3
Adjustment Factors for Sub-sized Impact Specimens (PSL 1 to PSL 3)
Minimum Average Impact Value

Transverse Direction Longitudinal Direction
Adjustment Wrought and Castings Wrought a
Specimen Dimension Factor J (ft-lb) J (ft-lb)
10 mm x 10 mm (full size) 1 (none) 20 (15) 27 (20)
10 mm x 7.5 mm 0.833 17 (13) 23 (17)
10 mm x 6.7 mm 0.780 16 (12) 21 (16)
10 mm x 5.0 mm 0.667 13 (10) 18 (13)
10 mm x 3.3 mm 0.440 9 (7) 12 (9)
10 mm x 2.5 mm 0.333 7 (5) 9 (7)
FOOTNOTE
a Castings have no directionality
3.4.3.3 Specimen Orientation

Wrought products may be tested in the longitudinal direction or the transverse direction and
shall meet the values specified in the applicable Cameron material specification.
Castings have no directionality. The values of the transverse direction shall apply from the
applicable Cameron material specification.
3.4.3.4 Acceptance Criteria

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:
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.

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3.4.3.5 Retesting
If a test fails, then a retest of three additional specimens removed from the required location
within the same QTC. There shall be no additional heat-treatment performed. Each of the
specimens shall exhibit an impact value equal to or exceeding the required minimum average
in the material specification.
3.5 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
cycle. 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, ASTM
E18, ASTM E110, ISO 6506 (all parts), and ISO 6508 (all parts). ISO 18265 or ASTM E140 shall be
used for the conversions of hardness readings for materials within the scope of their application.
When a conversion other than ASTM E140 or ISO 18265 is used, the conversion method shall be
documented and shall be based on documented results.
Note: Other correlations may be stablished for individual materials that are outside the scope of
ISO 18265 or ASTM E140 upon approval by Cameron Metallurgy.
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.
3.6 Hardness Testing (Product)

Hardness testing of the product shall be done in accordance with the applicable material specification, and as
applicable, in accordance with the Cameron Engineering Drawing and QP/IP specified on the Cameron Bills
of Material. Brinell testing, if used, shall be performed in accordance with ASTM E10, ASTM E110, or ISO
6506 (all parts). Rockwell testing, if used, shall be performed in accordance with ASTM E18 or ISO 6508 (all
parts). ISO 18265 or ASTM E140 shall be used for the conversions of hardness readings for materials within
the scope of their application. When a conversion other than ASTM E140 or ISO 18265 is used, the
conversion method shall be documented and shall be based on documented results.
Note: Other correlations may be stablished for individual materials that are outside the scope of ISO 18265
or ASTM E140 upon approval by Cameron Metallurgy.
4.0 FIRST ARTICLE CASTING (CAST MATERIAL ONLY):

A qualification casting (when required) shall be produced, tested, and evaluated by the casting supplier in
accordance with API 20A (latest revision) requirements. The results of these inspections must accompany the first
article castings. Cameron may re-confirm any or all these inspection requirements to assure that the casting is in
compliance.
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.

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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.
4.1.5 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.
4.2 Submittal of First Article Test Data

After completion of the first article evaluation of a test casting in accordance with API 20A, the results shall be
submitted to Cameron Metallurgy for approval.
4.2.1 When required, 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 required by API 20A. 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 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 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 Engineering
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.

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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).
4.5.4.2 Only those indications with major dimensions greater than 1/16 in (1.6 mm) 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 re inspected to prove their non-relevancy.
4.5.4.3 The acceptance criteria are as follows:
- No relevant indication with a major dimension equal to or greater than 3/16 in (4.8 mm).
- No more than ten relevant indications in any continuous 6 in2 (38.7 cm2) area.
- Four or more relevant indications in a line separated by less than 1/16 in (1.6 mm)
(edge to edge) are unacceptable.
- No relevant indications in the pressure contact sealing surfaces.
4.5.5 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:

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Type Defect Maximum Defect Class

A 2
B 2
C 2 (All Types)
D None Acceptable
E None Acceptable
F None Acceptable
G None Acceptable
5.0 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:
• 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.
5.1.2 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)

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• 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
6.0 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. f 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.

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• 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)
6.2 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 (Product and QTC)
• 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.

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• 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.
- Volumetric NDE records (except valve-bore sealing mechanisms)
6.3 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 (Product and QTC)
• 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.

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• 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.
- Volumetric NDE records (except valve-bore sealing mechanisms)

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FIGURE 1
METHOD OF CALCULATING EQUIVALENT ROUND

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FIGURE 2
EXAMPLE ER CALCULATIONS FOR PROLONGATIONS

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PROPERTY OF DRAWN BY: K. S.

Johnson DATE REVISION

PROCEDURE FOR MATERIAL PROCESSING AND QUALIFICATION

1.1 Engineering Note

1.2 Reference Specifications

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Designation Title of Specification

2.0 MANUFACTURING PRACTICES:

2.1 Wrought Material

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

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

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

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

2.1.1 Hot Work Practice

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2.1.2 Micro-cleanliness of Steel Alloys

Inclusion Type Thin Heavy

2.2 Casting Practices

2.2.1 Casting Quality

Casting Specification Level Cross-reference to PSL

API 20A Casting API 6A Product

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2.2.3 Micro-cleanliness of Steel Castings

Inclusion Type Thin Heavy

2.3 Heat Treatment

2.3.1 Production Heat-treating Equipment

2.3.1.1.1 Quenching (for Quenched and Tempered Materials)

2.3.1.1.1.1 Water Quenching

2.3.1.1.1.2 Other Quenching Media

2.3.1.2 Heat Treatment Equipment Qualification

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2.3.1.3 Heat Treatment Instrumentation

2.3.1.3.2 Controlling and recording instrumentation shall possess an accuracy of +1% of

2.3.1.3.3 Instrumentation used to calibrate the production instruments shall possess an

2.3.2 Production Type Equipment—Batch-type Furnaces

2.3.2.1 Temperature Tolerance

2.3.2.1.1 Austenitizing, Normalizing, Annealing, or Solution Annealing Furnaces

2.3.2.1.2 Tempering, Aging, or Stress-relieving Furnaces

2.3.2.1.3 Multiple Use Furnaces

2.3.2.1.4 Temperature Uniformity Survey Frequency

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2.3.2.1.5 Furnace Repairs

2.3.3 Production Type Equipment–Continuous-type Furnaces

2.3.4 Furnace Loading

2.3.5 Approved Heat Treatment Time at Temperature Monitoring Methods

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Method A - Furnace Temperature Monitoring

Method B - Contact Surface Thermocouple

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Method C - Heat Sink Thermocouple