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TITLE
LOW ALLOY STEEL, 4130, FORGED BARS AND SHAPED FORGINGS; NACE MR0175, API 6A (75K, -75F, PSL 3)

1. SCOPE
1.1. This specification covers the requirements for AISI 4130 forgings or bar stock. The material shall meet
all the general requirements and test methods specified in MVG010288 (General Requirements for
Forgings or Bars for Bonnets and Bodies per API 6A, PSL 3, NACE MR0175), except as modified herein.
1.2. The specification has restrictive tempering temperature requirements which may be waived per
section 5.3.
1.3. The material is to be ordinarily ordered in the normalized, quenched (austenitized and quenched) and
tempered state. The intent is for the final part to be quenched and tempered. As such, when the
engineering BOM has instructions for rough-out and heat treat, the material will have to be quenched
and tempered again. In such situations, it is conventional and acceptable to order the raw material in
the normalized state, with appropriate quality controls to avoid material mixing.
1.4. The material shall conform to PSL 3 requirements and volumetric NDE is required. Additional PSL 3
requirements may be specified in other engineering documents referenced on the bill of materials
(BOM), as appropriate to the processing of the final part.
1.5. Informational: NOV Design Engineering is responsible for determining mechanical property
requirements for locations where the section thickness may exceed the hardenability characteristics
of the chosen alloy. If required, pre-heat treat rough- machining drawings that ensure that the critical
sections will have the required material properties shall be created and referenced appropriately. Preheat treat rough machining drawings are the responsibility of NOV Design Engineering.
2. REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
2.1. Normative references:
2.1.1. MVG010288 - General Requirements for Shaped Forgings and Forged Bars for Bonnets and
Bodies per API 6A, PSL 3, NACE MR0175
2.1.2. AISI 4130

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3. ORDERING INFORMATION
The following information pertains to the material requirements and shall be included on purchase orders
and engineering documents, as appropriate:
3.1. Grade, T3-0209-04, MVG010288. Specify tempering temperature requirements, section 5.3.3.3.
3.2. Heat treatment condition: Normalized, quenched and tempered. Normalized material may be
ordered for parts that are quenched and tempered after rough-out, if appropriate quality controls are
in place to identify the material properly.
3.3. The QTC equivalent round rules of API 6A may be exceeded when so specified by the part drawing or
BOM, when larger cross sections need to be qualified.
3.4. CE / PED requirements, if applicable.
3.5. Special certification requirements, such as EN 10204, type 3.2.
3.6.

Product specification level (PSL), as determined by the purchase order, part number description, bill of
materials or routing instructions.

3.7. Specific NDE requirements, such as volumetric examination.

4. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS
4.1. Chemical Composition:
4.1.1. The material will be according to the following chemical composition conforming to AISI 4130.
Additional requirements regarding trace elements from MVG010288 apply, including limits on
vanadium and niobium.
Table 1 Chemical composition limits for 4130 low alloy steel.
Alloying element
Composition Limits (weight %)
4130
Carbon
0.28-0.33
Manganese
0.40-0.80 a
Silicon
0.15-0.35
Phosphorus
0.025 maximum b
Sulfur
0.025 maximum b
Chromium
0.80-1.10
Molybdenum
0.15-0.25
Nickel
0.25 / 0.30 maximum c
Copper
0.35 maximum
Iron
Balance
a
Informational: The Mn range specified here is greater than the normal range for AISI 4130.
b
API 6A derived requirement.
c
Ni maximum follows allowable limit for unintentional / incidental elements per ASTM A29 and
A304 for bars (0.25% max) and ASTM A788 for forgings (0.30% max).
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4.2. Mechanical Properties:

4.2.1. Unless otherwise specified in the material specification referencing this document, the
following tensile properties shall be met, measured on samples removed from the QTC as defined
in MVG010288.
Table 2 Mechanical Properties

Property, units

Limits

Ultimate tensile strength, MPa (psi)

655 ( 95,000) minimum

Yield Strength MPa (psi)

517 (75,000) minimum

Elongation in 50 mm (2 inches) (%)

17 minimum

Reduction in area (%)

35 minimum

4.2.2 Hardness:
Finish machined + post-weld heat treated condition = 197-237 HBW
As-received (heat treated, no post weld stress relief) = 207-237 HBW
4.2.3 Charpy V-notch Impact requirements:
The QTC shall meet the temperature rating and requirements of MVG 010288. For reference,
these values are shown in Table 3.
Table 3 - Charpy V-notch requirements (10mm x 10mm)
Temperature

Minimum Average impact value,

transverse direction.

Minimum individual impact value,

transverse direction

-75F (-60C)

15 ft-lbs

10 ft-lbs

5. MANUFACTURING REQUIREMENTS:
5.1. General:
All materials must be manufactured using the same techniques and processes as were used to
manufacture the originally approved materials. Any deviation in the manufacture of later material
shipments will be cause for a new material approval request through NOV Engineering.
5.2

The material shall be manufactured per the requirements of MVG010288.

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Heat treatment Requirements

5.3

5.3.1 Unless otherwise specified, the material shall be supplied in the normalized, hardened and
tempered condition. Normalizing shall be performed after the completion of all hot working
operations.
5.3.2 After rough machining, parts shall be austenitized, quenched and tempered per the times and
temperatures listed in the section below to achieve the final specified mechanical properties.
Testing data for the material after re-heat treatment shall be supplied.
5.3.3 Heat treatment temperatures: 4130 shall be heat treated per the times and other
requirements of MVG010288 and at the following temperatures:
5.3.3.1 Normalizing:1650+50F
5.3.3.2 Austenitizing: 1600+50F.
5.3.3.3 Tempering: 1225-1275F.*
* This requirement applies when DNV design codes apply to the job, or for BP applications.
Modified tempering temperature of 1200F minimum is acceptable for other jobs.
6. INSPECTION AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS:
Requirements shall be according to MVG010288. 100% volumetric NDE is required.
7. CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Requirements shall be according to MVG010288. EN 10204, type 3.1 minimum certification is required.
8. APPROVALS AND REVISION HISTORY
Rev
D
E
F

EN
See TCE
See TCE
See TCE

Date
May 2005
April 22, 2015
April 2016

Revision Description
See TCE
New format, reference to MVG
010288.
Added tempering temperature
requirements for BP applications,
tied to PWHT temperature.

Prepared

Checked

D. Wolfe

Approved
L. McCaskill

M. Phadke

M. Ghorayeb

M. Piwonka

M. Phadke

M. Ghorayeb M. Ghorayeb

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