Ministry of Defence

Defence Standard 02-7 47 (N E,S 7 47)

Issue

I Publication

Date 01 April 2000

a
Requirernents For i\ickel Alurninium
Bronze Castings And trngots
trant 4
Nickel Alurmimium Bromze
Naval AHRoy Smnri Castilrngs
With Welding Restricted To
'ilftre Nom*Wettecfl Sun"f ruce

(Class

I and II

Castings OntY)

rrcrrrporating NE S 7 47 Pant 4 Category

ls:iuc 3 Intllllit:ation D:rte Atrgtrst 1994

AMENDMENT RECORD
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Text Affected

I)ate

Iil,tvtstoN No'l'[]
lhis
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strrrrtlarcl is raiseci to lssue

S't'( )Rt

I to update its content.

('AL I{ECORI)

'l'his sl:rrrrlurtl supersedes the follorving:

Nrrrrrl Lnginccrirrg Standard (NES) 747 Par|4 Issue 3 dated August 1994.

Signature and Datc

Ministry of Defence

Naval Engineering Standard

NIE$

747

Part

lssue 3 (Reformatted) August 1994

REQUIREMEhITS FOR NICKEL ALUMINIUM BRONZE

CASTINGS AI{D INGOTS
PART 4

NICKEL ALUMINIUM BRONZE NAVAL ALLOY SAND

CASTINGS WITH WELDING RESTRICTED TO THE
NON-WETTED SURFACE (CLASS I AND il CASTTNGS ONLY)

This NES Supersedes

NES 747 PART 4 ISSUE 2

Record of Amendments
INSERTED BY

NAVAL ENGINEERING STANDARD 747

IIEOUIREMENTS FOR NICKEL ALUMINIUM BRONZE CASTINGS AND INGOTS
PART 4
ISSUE

3 REFORMATTED)

NICKEL AT,UMINIUM BRONZE NAVAL ALLOY SAND CASI'INGS

WITFI WELDING RESTRICTED TO THE NON-IVE'TTED SUI{IACE
(CLASS I AND

'l'he

issr.re

II

CASTINGS ONLY)

and use of this Standard

is authorizecl

lbr use in MOD contrircts

by MOD(PE) Sea Systems and

thc Naval Support Cornmancl

OCROWN COPYRIGHT
Published by:

Director of Naval ArchitectLrre

l'r'ocutement ExecLrtive, Ministry of De f'ence
Sca Systcms. Foxhill, Bath BAI 54B

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NES 747
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SCOPE
1
l.

'l'his NllS states the requirements for the physical characteristics, test methods and
accclrtance standards of nickel aluminium bronze naval alloy Class I and II castings with the
rcJrair welding of the casting restricted to the non-wetted surface, that is, where no heat
rrl'[irctcd zone (H.\Z) caused by welding is exposed to sea water.

ill

NES 747
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FOREWORD
Sponsorship

l.

'l'his Naval Engineering Standard (NES) is sponsored by the Procurement Executive, Ministry
o['Def'ence, Director Naval Architecture (DNA) Section NA 115.

'l'his NES comprises:

Iteclr,rirements for Nickel Aluminium Bronze (NAB) Castings and Ingots.

l)art

Nickel Aluminium Bronze Naval Alloy Centrifugally Cast.

l)art

Nickel Aluminium Bronze Naval Alloy Ingots and Sand Castings with Welding
Permitted on the Wetted Surface.

l)art

Nickel Aluminium Bronze Commercial Alloy Sand Castings and Ingots.

Part

Nickel Aluminium Bronze Naval Alloy Sand Castings with Welding Restricted to the
Non-Wetted Sr-rrface (Class I and II Castings only).

l)art

Design and Manufacture of Nickel Aluminium Bronze Sand Castings.

'l

If it is found to be unsuitable for any particular requirement the Sponsor is to be informed in

writing of the circumstances with a copy to Director Naval Architecture (DNA) Section
NA 145.

4.

Any user of this NES either within MOD or industry may propose an amendment to it
Proposals for amendments which are:

5.

(i.

a.

not directly applicable to

b.

directly applicable to a particular contract are to be dealt with using existing procedures
or as specified in the contract.

particular contract are to be made to the Sponsor of the NES;

No alteration is to be made to this NES except by the issue of an authorized amendment.

Unlcss otherwise stated, reference in this NES to approval, approved, authorized or similar
Ministry of Defence in writing.

t,o'rns, rneans by the

significant amendments that may be made to this NtrS at a later date will be indicated
bv rr vt'rtical sideline. Deletions will be indicated by 000 appearing at the end of the line

Arr.1,
i rr l,c

u.

rvlt ls.

'l'his NES has been reissued to reflect changes in technical requirements.

('orrd itions of Release
( ig'rre l'al

1).

'l'his Naval Engineering Standard (NES) has been prepared for the use of the Crown and of
iLs contractors in the execution of contracts for the Crown. The Crown hereby excludes all
lirrlrility (other than liability for death or personal injury) whatsoever and howsoever arising
( inclucling but without limitation, negligence on the parb of the Crown, its servants or agents)
firr irn.y loss or damage however caused where the NES is used for any other purpose.

Nt.s 7.t7
llull J

lssrrc I (l{elirrrnlltctl)

10.

'l'his tlocutnent is Crown Copyright and the information herein may be subject to Crown or
t,h irrl pir rt,.y rig'hts. It is not to be released, reproduced or published without written permission
of'l.lrc MOI).

l.

'l'lrc ( lrown reserves the right to amend or modify the contents of this NES without consulting
or in[irrrr-ring any holder.

M(

12.

)l)

lcnclcr ol Contract Process

'l'h is N I'lS is the property of the Crown and unless otherwise authorized in writing by the MOD

nrttst lte returned on completion of the contract, or submission of the tender, in connection
wilh which it is issued.

13.

Whctr this NES is used in connection with a MOD tender or contract, the user is to ensure that
hc is in possession of the appropriate version of each document, including related documents,
rclcvant to each particular tender or contract. Bnquiries in this connection may be made of
l,he local MOD(PE) Quality Assurance Representative or the Authority named in the tender
or contract.

74.

Whcn NES are incorporated into MOD contracts, users are responsible for their correct
apltlication and for complying with contracts and any other statutory requirements.
Oottrlrliunce with an NES does not of itself confer immunity frorn legal obligations.
Ilclaled Documents

15

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 and Safety Policy,

Stan 1, Kentigern Flouse, 65 Brown Street,
Glasgow G2 8EX

c.

Naval Engineering Standards

CSEBa, CSE Llangennech, Llanelli,

Dyfed SA14 8YP

d.

Other documents

Tender or Contract Sponsor to advise.

Noter: Tender

or Contract Sponsor can advise in cases of'difliculty.

l6

All applications to Ministry Establishments for related documents are to quote the relevant
MOD Invitation to Tender or Contract Number and date, together with the sponsoring
I)irectorate and the 'lender or Contract Sponsor.

17.

Prime Contractors are responsible for supplying their subcontractors with relevant
documentation, including specifications, standards and drawings.

llealth and Safety

[iqring
l,$

'l'lr is N l')S rrrrr.y calI lirr the use of processes, substances and/or procedures that may be injurious
I,o lrcirll,lr il'irrlctltratc precautions are not taken. It refers only to technical suitability and in
no wir.y rrlrsolvcs cit,her bhe supplier or the user from statutory obligations relating to health
irrrcl sitlbl.y rtL ittt.y slugc <ll'manufacture or use. Where attention is drawn to hazards, those
<1r-rotecl nrir.y noL rrcccssarily be exhaustive.

NES 747
Paft 4
lssue 3 (Reformatted)

CONTENTS
Page No
l

1'ITI,I] PA(;E

iii

SC()I'E

FOIII'WORI) . .
Sponsrlrslrip.....
('ondilions ol' Ilelcase
(

v
v
v

Jcneral

MOI)'lbndcr or Contract

vi
vi
vi
vi

Process

Ilclated l)ocuments

llcalth

ancl Saf'ety

Warning.....

vii

CON'I'EN'I'S

SI'CI'ION

T.

1.1
1.2

l.l
l.l

TABLE 1.I INGOTS_CHEMICAL

COMPOSITION

l.l
1.1

1.4

t.5

TABLE 1.2 CASTINGS_CHEMICAL

COMPOSITION
Quality of Materiat ....

1.1

Ingots
Ingot Analysis

Castings
Casting Analysis

1.3

SECTION

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

1.2
1.2

t.2

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
TABLE 2.I I'ROPERI]ES

2.1
2.1

SBCTION

3.

HEAT TI{EATMENT . .

3.1

snc'l'loN

4.

CI-ASSIIICATION

4.1

QUALITY ASSURANCE

SEC'I'ION

st,tc'l'loN

DOCUMENTATION...

s.r

6.

TESTME'I'IIODS"...

6.1

6.1

Destructive Tests .
Analysis
Mechanic:rl 'l'ests
Itetests
Non-destructive Tests
Dimensional Check
Visual-Optical .
Liquid Penetrant
Radiographic/Ultrasonic Examination .
Radiography . .
Radiographic Examination of Non'Designated
Regions on a Sample Basis
Ultrasonic Examination . . .
Pressure Tests .

6.1

6.1.1
6.1.2
6.1.3
6.2

6.2.r
6.2.2
6.2.3
6.2.4
6.2.5
6.2.6
6.2.',|

6.2.8

vll

6.1
6.1
6.1
6.1

6.1
6.1

6.1
6.1
6.1
6.2

6.2
6.2

NES 747
Part zl
lssue 3 (Relbrntattecl)

SECTION

7.
7.1
7

.l.l

7.1.2
7.1.3

1't
7.2.1

7.2.2

1)a

Analysis
Mechanical Tests
Retests
Non-destructive Examination
Visual-Optical .

7.I
7-l
7

-l

7.1
7.1

Standards

7.1

7.1

Liquid Penetrant
Radiography . .

7.1

7.2
7.2

7.2.4
7.2.5

Ultrasonics ....
Pressure Tests .

tt.

DEFECTS AND RECTIFICATION OF

8.l

Defects

tt.2

n.tt

Rectification of Dimensional Defects by Weld

Deposition
Rectification of Surface Defects by Blending . . . . . .
Rectification of Surface and Sub-surface Defects
by Welding
Limits on Individual Sub-surface Repairs . . .
Limits on Combined Weld RePairs
Impregnation ..
Special Repairs

9.

IDENTIFICATION OF INGOTS AND

9.t

9.1

9.2

Ingots
Castings

sl,l( "t'l()N

I0.

PACI(AGING

l0.l

ANNI.]X

A.

REL{IED DOCUMENTS

A"l

n*nr,,*

lt.

DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

B.l

PROCUREMENT CHECK LIST

c.1

sti("r'l(

)N

8.3

tf..t
n.5

8.6
tf.7

sl,l( "1'l(

ACCEPTANCE STANDARDS
l)estructive Examination Standards ...

)N

ANNI.]X ('

7.2

DEF'ECTS

8.I
8.1

CASTINGS

8.1
8.1

8.2
8.2
8.2
8.2
8.2

9.I
9.1

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NtsS 7,17
Part 4
lssue 3 (Reformatted)

t.
l.l

t'il\'st('At. ('ilAIIAC'I'ERISTICS
lrtgols

ir

st,ock ingots are to be cast frorn virgin metals as follows:

(l)

Nickel that complies with the chemical composition requirements of

BS 375: Grade R99.9;

Q)

Iron that is of high purity 99.5% w/w with

a carbon

content not exceeding

0.05% wlw.

NO'|E: 'Swedish-h'on' Nails have been found to meet the required

Aluminium -commercial very pure Grade 99.90% wlw.
BS 6017-Cu-CATH-2 or Cu-ETP-2.
Copper
-to
purity electrolytic grade.
Manganese
-high
1.2

purity.

Ingot Analysis

a.

This is to conform to the chemical comoosition in

Element

lABLtr

1.1.

Per Cent by Weight

Not Less Than

Not More Than

Aluminium
Iron*
Nickelx

8.9

9.6

4.0

5.0

4.5

5.5

Manganese

1.0

r.4

Copper (by difference)

Remainder

Impurities
Zinc

0.05

Lead

0.01

Tin

0.05

Silicon
Magnesium

0.05

Chromir-rm

0.01

Total Impurities

0.20

0.05

i' Nichel content is to be greater than the iron content.

]ABLE I.I INGOTS-CI_IEMICAL COMPOSII'ION
1.3

Castings

a.

Castings are to be made from ingots and approved scrap (see Annex B.).

NO'fES:

1.

Contamination by graphite can be prevented by coating crucibles and

ladles with alumina wash. The product Alumina Cement Pure Grade 961,
marketed by Morgan Refractories, Neston Wirrell, Cheshire, or
equivalent, has been found suitable.

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NT]S 747
Part 4
Issr.rc

.-] (

llclirlrrrlrltcrl)

2. All ingots

used are to be stamped, embossed or have a label affixed

with

a unique cast number, Any ingots on which the stamping or embossing is

illegible, or the label has been removedifallen off, or is illegible are not to
be used.
1.4

('asling Analvsis
'l'his is to conform to the chemical composition in TABLE 1.2.
Element

Per Cent by Weight

Not Less Than

Not More Than

Alrrnrinium

8.8

9.5

Iror-r'r'

4.0

5.0

N ickcl'r'

4.5

5.5

Mirnganese

0.75

1.3

)oppcr (by difference)

Remainder

lnrpurities
'/'it-rc

0.05

l,crtd

0.01

'l'in

0.05

Silicon

0.10

Magr-resium

0.05

(lhr'omium

0.01

l'olul Impurities

0.25

'r'

Nickel content is to be greater than the iron content.

"IABLE I.2 CASTINGS-C}IEMICAL COMPOStl ION

Ouality of Material
Onlv the manufacturer's own approved scrap complying with Annex B. ma.y be
included in the cast. No other scrap is permitted. Following acceptance ol'the
analysis from the melt no further additions are permitted prior to pouring into
l,hc mor-rlc1.

t.2

t.NES 747

Parl 4
Issue 3 (Reforrnatted)

t.

Mt,l('ilw
ir.

the mechanical properties from heat treated test pieces

spccilied in Clause 6.L.2a. are to be as detailed in TABLE 2.1.

A{, r'oom temperature

rrs

li'nsilc Strength (UTS)

0.2Vo

Proof Stress (PS)

Elongation on 5.65 uS
Gauge Lengbh

N/mm'
Min

N/mmz

Per cent

Min

Min

620

250

Ir,

TABLE

2.1

2.I

PROPERTIES

NES 747
Part 4
Issue 3 (Refornratted)

-t.

IIIiAI''I'REATMENT

a.

Prior to heat treatment the castings are to have been subjected to a

non-destructive examination in accordance with the requirements of Clauses
6.2a.-6.2.3b. inclusive and are to meet the necessary acceptance standards.
Weld repair of the non-wetted surface as permitted by Clauses 8.2a.-8.6b. is to
be carried out prior to heat treatment. In the event that further weld repair is
required after heat treatment, the casting is to be heat treated for a second time.
No further heat treatments are permitted.

b. All

castings and associated mechanical test pieces are to be heat treated at

675" C r- 15o C for a minimum period of six hours. The castings are to be
supported as necessary during the heat treatment to prevent excessive
distortion. The furnace temperature must not exceed 300" C when loading the
castings or test pieces. After a minimum of six hours at 675" C -r 15"C the
castings and test pieces are to be removed from the furnace and cooled to room
temperature in still air. Heat treatment of test pieces may be carried out
separately from the castings.

c.

Only furnaces validated and approved in accordance with NES 746 are to be
used for the heat treatment of castings and test pieces.

t
NES 747
Part 4
Issue 3 (Reforrnatted)

( | \5,\ll l( .\ll()N
rr 'l'lrr. r'lrrssilicirlion of'castings is as defined

4.1

in NES 863.

NLS

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4.2

NES 747
Issue 3

5.

,o"tor,"?1,!Jl

OUALITY ASSURANCE DOCUMENTATION

a.

Each consignment of castings 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.

5.

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l'rrlll
l.,rr, I lllr lrrrrrr,rllr rll
f

6.

IES]]METHopg

(r. I

Destructive Tests

(r.

l. l

Analysis

a.
6.1.2

l.-l

Should any of the original test specimens fail to meet acceptance standards, two
further heat-treated specimens from the same cast may be broken in accordance
with BS EN 10002.

Non-destructive Tests

a.

6.2.1

Tensile tests in accordance with BS EN 10002 are to be made on a heat-treated

test sample cast in accordance with BS 1400, Figure 2, from the same melt as
the casting it represents. Three tensile-test specimens are advised, to enable
retests in the event of failure of the initial test specimen.

Retests

a.
6.2

In addition to the normal melt control analysis, a full cherr-ricirl irrrirl.vsis is Lo lrt'
made from a sample piece taken from each cast for ingots and lirr castings.

Mechanical Tests

a.

(r.

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).

Dimensional Check

a. All castings are to be fully dimensionally

with NES
6.2.2

["

checked to ensure that they comply

863.

Visual-Optical

a.

All castings are to be 100% visually inspected, assisted where necessary by the
use of x5 magnification optics. All imperfections are to be identified and
recorded.

6.2.3

6.2.1

Liquid Penetrant

a.

Ib is recommended

b.

Where practicable, a I00a/r,liqr,rid penetrant inspection is to be unclertaken on

all surfaces of Class I and Class II castines with the surfaces examined in their
finished condition.

Rad

a.
6.2.5

that 100% liqurid penetrant exzrmination, in accordance r,vibh

NES 729 Part 4, is carried out on all Class I and Class II castings before any
machining operations are commenced to prevent nugatory work.

iographic/Ultrasonic Examination

The manufacturer is to subject designated Critical Test Regions and Test

Regions to either 1007r radiographic or 1007o ultrasonic examination.

l{adiography

a.

ltadiography is to be carried out in accordance with NBS 729 Part 1. All

sub-sullace irnperfections are to be identified fbr subsequent assessrnent in
accordance with the acceptance standards.
6.1

NES 747

[)trrt:l
Issuc

6.2.6

(l{e lirlrrrattcd)

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 contact or drawings to establish that a satisfactory general quality
of product is being supplied. Typical examples are:

(1)
(D
6.2.7

lowly stressed Class

II

castings;

sample positions on large Class

II

castings.

ltrasonic Examination

Ultrasonic examination is to be carried out in compliance with NES 729Part 5.

All sub-surface imperfections are to be identified for subsequent assessment in
accordance with the acceptance standards. Where ultrasonic examination is
r-rsed the assessment of the casting is to be confirmed by radiography of selected
areas. A minimum of IUVo of the total area examined bv ultrasonics is to be
radiographed.

NOTE:
6.2.t|

The grain structure of sand cast nickel aluminium bronze may preclude
inspection by ultrasonics. The suitability for ultrasonic inspection is to be
assessed in accordance with BS 6208.

l)rcssure Tests

a.

When stated in the contract the castings are to be subjected to the specified
water-pressure test for a minimum period of l-5 minutes. Certain castings may
require longer periods of pressure testing. When necessary this will be specified
in the contract documents.

o.z

Nl:S

7.1

l)irlt.l
Issue 3 (Reforrnattctl

7.

ACCEPTANCE STANDARDS

7.1

Destructive Examination Standards

7.1.1

Analysis

a.

Each chemical analysis is to conform to:

(1)
(2)
7.1.2

I'ABLE 1.1, ingots;

TABLE 1.2, castings.

Mechanical Tests

a.
7.1.1

Each tensile test result is to conform to TABLE 2.r of this NES.

Retests

a.

Both tensile test results are to conform to TABLE 2.r of this NES.

1)

Non-destructive Examination Standards

7.2.1

Visual-Optical

a.

On visual-optical inspection (Clause G.2.2a.) the finished conclition 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 Qan.

NOTE:
b'
1'r)

Def'ects are deemed to be rounded when the aspect ratio of length to

is 3:1 or less.

width

The surface finish is to meet the standard specifiecl in the contract documents
and drawings.

l,iquid 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 is acceptable except in areas where sealing of

a hor-rsing against er t'unning shaft is requirecl, eg pLrmp glaurcls, propeller
shaft seals, etc and in flexible couplings.

(2)

Clustered pinpoint porosity and other def'ects are acceptable provided that
the maximum size of any indication is not to exceecl Srnrn diarneter. bleed
out and the sum of the diameters of all indications lbr secbions uo 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 86 mm.

NOTE:

The indications identified in Clause 7.2.2b.(1) and (2) are acceptable

providing that the immediate area of the castings is acceptable when
examined for sub-surface defects.

c'

of unacceptable defects revealed by liquid penetrant

examination of wetted surfaces reduces the wall thickness below that permitted
by specification this is to be the cause for rejection. All such instancei are to be
referred to the Design Authority.
Where removal

7.1

Nl:S

7,17

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(1.

7.2.3

l{arliography

a.
7.2.4

Acceptance Standards are to be as that specified in NES 863.

Ullrasonics

tL

7.2.5

'I'here ma.y be inst'anctts wlrct't' nr:r('llin(,(l strr'lirr'r,r; ol'r'rrsl irr1ls rrr:rrrrrlirct,rrrc<l L<r
this specilicatirln lequil'r:s mot't'st,r'irrgr,rrt, rrt'r'r.pt,irrrt'r,sl,irrrrl;rrrls l,lrrrrr t,lrosc in
Clause 7.2.2a. and7.2.2b. in wit.y o['a wclt,(xl scirl irrcir. Wlrcrt. rrt.r'r'ssrrr'.y Lhis
requirement is to be clearly stated in the conlract (locurrrcrrt,s irrr<l is to lrc Lhc
subject of discussion between the purchaser and the conllaclor' prior L<r
manufacture of the castings.

Any defect that causes a signal g'reater 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 40Vo or greater, the
examination by ultrasonics is unacceptable and radiography in accordance with
Clause 6.2.3b. is to be employed.

l)rcssure Tests

a.

Each casting is to show no evidence of leakage.

7.2

NES
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8.

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8.I

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7,17

ro.r","lft!d1

a. Atry casting may be rejected for

defects discovered during subsequent

machining, notwithstanding that the casting had been passed previously as
conforming to this NES.

8.2

Rectification of Dimensional Defects by Weld Deposition

a.

The correction by weld deposition of casting dimensions and machining errors

to provide conformity with contract drawings is NOT permitted on:

(1)
(2)
b.

any wetted surfaces;

any surfaces of contract drawing section thickness less than 12mm.

On section thicknesses 12mm and above, correction of casting dimensions and

machining errors on non-wetted surfaces may be made by weld deposition using
an approved procedure for the material concerned in accordance with NES 771
and is to be within the following limits:

(1)

Weld deposition thickness to be restricted to 20% of the contract drawing

section thickness from 12mm to 50mm and to 10mm above 50mm section

thickness.

c.
8.3

(2)

The area of weld deposition in Critical Test Regions and Test Regions is
to be restricted to I0% of the non-wetted surface area of the region, not
including flange thicknesses and webs, subject to any limitations imposed
by Clause 8.6a.

(3)

The area of weld deposition in non-designated regions is to be restricted

to 20Va of the non-wetted surface area of the region, not including flange
thickness and webs.

Weld build-up exceeding the tolerance on the contract drawing section

thickness is to be a reason for reiection.

Rectification of Surface Defects by Blending

a.

Unacceptable surrface defects may be blended orLt by an approved process,

providing the resulting depression does not reduce the conl,r'zrct drawing section
thickness by more than 5mm for section thicknesses over 50mm, or L}Vo of
section thicknesses up to and including 50mm. The depression sides and ends
are to be smoothly blended out by a minimtLm radir-rs of three times the
rnaximum depth ol'blending and the edge fbrmecl with the surf'ace is also to be
faired smooth. The remaining section thickness in way of the depression is to
be free from sub-surface defects as revealed by radiography or ultrasonics, in
Critical Test Regions and Test Regions. The total area subjected to blending,
including the area affected by the fairing, is not to exceed 107r. of any designated
region or 20Vc of any non-designated region.

NO'l'[|:

Blending out of surface defects is preferable to weld repair whenever

oossible.

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7.17

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unacceptable surface def'ects which cannot be blended out within

the
limitations of clause 8.3a. and unacceptable sub-surface defects
be

-ay
repaired by welding using an approved procedure for the material
i.,
accordance with NES 77r and within the following limits:
"o.r""rrrud
(1)
(2)
(3)

@)

Welding must be from a non-wetted surface.

The excavation depth is not to approach closer than 10 mm from any
wetted surface.
The area of excavation in Critical Test Regions and Test Regions is
to be
restricted to r0%' of the non-wetted surface area of the" region, not
including flange thicknesses and webs, subject to any hmitaiions

proposed by Clause 8.6a.

'fhe area of excavation in non-designated regions is to be restricted
to20c/c
of the non-wetted surface area of the region, not including flange
thicknesses and webs.

8.5

ir'
8.6

Any individual repair in Critical Test Regions shall not exceed E% of the
test
area containing the defect. In Test Regions, any inclividual repair is not
to
exceed I0% of test area containing the defect.
Limits on Combined Weld Repairs

The total combined area of weld repairs from all causes, eg dimensional
correction' surface and sub-surface defects, is to be within the foilowi"g
ilit5,

(1)

The total weld repair area of Class I and Class

70%,

II castings is not to exceed

of the non-wetted surface area of the casting,lxcluding flange

thicknesses and webs.

b.

All permitted repairs are to be carried out in accordance with NBS 721 except
where such requirements are at va.iance with clause g.2a. to g.6a.
Prior to and subsequent to heat treatment, all weld repairs are to be fully
reinspected in accordance with the requirements of Section 6. The results
of th!

examinations a.e to meeb the Acceptance standards of section

Impregnation

a'

Impregrration will not be accepted as a recovery procedure for Class I

castings.
Impregrration is a recognized recovery p.u"Ld.,.o Ibr Class II castings
in
accordance with DE!'srAN 03-1, ie Approval required from DNA
section
NA 115, Foxhill, Bath.

(1)
Q)

II castings may be impr.egtatecl brrt only with the written appruval

of the Acceptance Authority.
Class

Tire area of leakage necessitating remedial action does not exceed I\Va
of:
(a) the Test Region containing the def'ect in class II castings;

ft)
8.8

7.

the total area pressure tested in non-designated regions in Class II.

Special Repairs

where the repairs necessary to meet the acceptance standards are more
extensive than are permitted by this specification and if it is considered
that
effective economical repair is possible, the eAR may submit the contractor,s
proposals in accordance with Ntrs zz1 to the Acceptance Author.ity
for
l,:13i."

cteclsron.

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Part 4
Issue 3 (Reformatted)

9.

IDENTIFICATION OF INGOTS AND CASTINGS

9.1

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.
9.2

Castings

a. Each casting is to be clearly identifiable during

manufacture and be
permanently marked for identification during service life with the following
details:

(1)

pattern or Ship's Identity Number plus NES 747 Part

(2)

class of casting, ie CI, CII;

(3)

the legend 'NAB';

(4)

the unique cast number which can be related to the qltality control
documentation.

NOTE:

b.

Castings subject to validation in accordance with DPT Spec 1311 are to

be marked in accordance with that specification in addition to the
requirements of Clause 9.2a.(I) - (4).

The markings detailed in Clause 9.2a. are to be stamped, engraved or

vibro-etched in the position indicated on the drawing. Markings are to be as
conspicuous as the nature r-rf the casting allows and provision is tr-r be macle for
transferring identification markings during manufacture so that traceability is
maintained throughout the service life of a casting. 'l'he rnarkings are not to be
made on the highly stressed regions, eg Critical Test Regions, of the casting.
Where dif{iculty is experienced in satisfactorily applying iclentificatiou s.ymbols,
then this is to be resolved by consulting the QAR/AA.

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Part 4
Issue 3 (Reforrnatted)

IO.

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
marker plate and the addition of the following identification details on each
package or case:

(1)

description of castings;

Q)
(3)

quantity
Contract Number.

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Part 4
Issue 3 (Reforrnatted)

ANNEX A.
Ir I

\l

l.\l I lt IXX lrNll,,N I's

'l'lr,' l,rll.rvirrg tkrcuments and publications are referred to in this
NES:
See Clause

rls 375
BS 1400

BS 6017
BS 6208
BS

EN

1OOO2

DEF STAN O3-1

NES 729

NES 746

Specification for refined nickel

Speci{ication for copper alloy ingots and
copper alloy and high conductivity copper
castings
Specification for copper refinery shapes
Method for ultrasonic testing of ferretic
steel castings including quality levels
Tensile testing of metallic materials

lmpregnation of porous castings

Requirements for Non-destructive
Examination Methods
Part 1: Radiography
Part 4: Liquid Penetrant
Part 5: Ultrasonic
Approval and Control of Heat Treatment
Furnaces

NES 771

NES 863

DPT Spec 1311

Requirements, Procedures and Inspection

for Weld Repair of Copper Alloy and
Nickel Alloy Castings
Requirements for the Classification,
Dimensions, Tolerance and General
Acceptance Standards for Copper and
Nickel Alloy Castings
Validation Procedure for Existing Finished
Machined New Nickel Aluminium Bronze
Castings for Future Use in Submarines

A.t

1.1a.

6.I.2a.

1.1a.

6.2.7a.

6.L2a.,6.1.3a.,
Annex B.
8.7a.

6.2.5a.
6.2.3a., Annex B.
6.2.7a.
3.c.

8.2b., 8.4a.,
8.6b., 8.8a.

4.a.,6.2a.,
6.2.1a., 7.2.3a.

9.2a.

ANNEX A.

NES 747
lssue

Part 4

(Reforrnatted)

ANNEX B.
I

)I.:I.

ll.

NI'I'I0NS AND ABBREVIATIONS

For the purpose
nurnose of th
is NES the followir
this
following definitions apply:
Acceptance Authority
(AA)

Approved Scrap

The Acceptance Authority is as specified in the contract.

Where this is not known by the Contractor, enquiries are
to be forwarded to DNA, Section NA 115. Foxhill. Bath.
Scrap that is derived from nickel aluminium bronze, the
composition of which has been established with regard
to the complete range of both the alloying elements and
impurity elements and is segregated and identifiable to
the satisfaction of the MOD(PE) Quality Assurance
Representative (QAR)/AA.

A cast is:
the product of one furnace melt
or
the product of one crucible melt
or
the product of a number of f urnace 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.
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.
Any officer duly authorized to act on behalf of the AA or
Quality Assurance
Representative (QAR) Project Manager.
\vo
'I'he cross-sectional area of'the gar,rge in a tensile test
piece, before testing, as detailed in BS BN 10002.
Wetted Surface
A surface that will come into contact with sea water.
Cast

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ANNEX B.

NES 747
Part 4
lssue 3 (Reformatted)

ANNEX C.

l.l{{t( trlil.t\ll,,N | (,ilI(,t( t,ts't.

Noll's:
'l'lrr:; (llrccl< l,ist is to ensure that certain aspects of this Naval Engineering
Slrrrrlrrrrl irre consulted when preparing a Statement of rechnical
lictltrircments fbr a particular application.
( lliruses where a preference for an option is to be used or where
specific data is
t,o lte added are included in the Check List.
l*rch item is to be marked either

|
:l
;1.

'/ : included
NA = not applicable

I ll,tcK

CHECK

Nrr

2
t
tI
i)t:

CLAUSE No

Casting Stock

1.1a.

Heat Treatment
Destructive Tests

3.b., 3.c.

r/

or NA

6. 1. 1a.

Non-destructive Tests
Destructive Examination Standards
Non-destructive Examination Standards

c.l

6.2a.

t.r.ra.
7.2.1a.

ANNEX

C.

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