SECTION ® STANDARD NO.

MATERIAL Nordberg Inc.

STANDARD 3073 South Chase Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53207
0852-721
PREPARED BY
GRAY IRON
ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THIS STANDARD IS CONSIDERED TO BE BOTH CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY BY Nordberg Inc. NO USE OR REPRODUCTION THEREOF MAY BE MADE WITHOUT THE

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NORDBERG “NC”
REQUESTED BY DATE OF ISSUE
ASTM CLASS 40B
Engineering 15AUG00
RELEASE APPROVED APPROVAL SIGNATURES PREVIOUS ISSUE

R. Michalski J. Lawnicki – Sig. on file A. Schultz – Sig. on file 29JUL88

DESIGN ENGINEERING PRODUCTION ENGINEERING
SUPERSEDES
D. Scott – Sig. on file B. Radobicky – Sig. on file
PURCHASING QUALITY

1.0 SCOPE:

This standard presents Nordberg’s requirements for a fine grain pearlitic gray iron.
Recommended minimum prevailing casting thickness for this material is 0.675 inches (17.1 mm).

2.0 APPLIED STANDARDS:

ASTM A 48 / A 48M (latest issue)
ASTM A 247 (latest issue)
ASTM A 802 / A 802M (latest issue)
SCRATA Handbook (latest issue)
Nordberg Inc. Std. 02-02-06 (latest issue)
- Standard Specification for Gray Iron Castings
- Standard Test Method for Evaluating the
Microstructure of Graphite in Iron Castings
- Standard Practice for Steel Castings, Surface
Acceptance Standards, Visual Examination
- Comparators for the Definition of Surface Quality
of Steel Castings (Shorter Set in Accordance with
- ASTM A 802) (use also for gray iron castings).
- Design and Manufacturing Guide of Dimension
Tolerances, Machining Allowances and Surface
Finish Requirements for Sand Mold Castings

3.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

3.1 Delivery Conditions

Machining and other requirements shall be per Nordberg’s drawings and any other
requirements in Nordberg’s purchase orders.
3.2 Chemistry
Chemistry is secondary to mechanical and microstructure requirements, except
chromium content shall not exceed 0.30%.
3.3 Microstructure Requirements
EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT OF Nordberg Inc. (9/99)

Microstructure shall consist primarily of graphite flakes in a pearlitic matrix. Free ferrite that
is uniformly dispersed and not exceeding 5% is acceptable. The graphite rating per ASTM
A 247, shall be primarily Type VII graphite flakes with a Type A distribution. Minor
amounts of other distributions are permissible, excluding Type C. Graphite flake size shall
be 4 to 7 with some size 3 permitted in heavier sections. Primary carbides and/or steadite
shall be uniformly distributed with no networks and shall not exceed 5% in total.
3.4 Heat Treatment
Castings and 1.2 inch diameter “B” test bars per ASTM A 48 shall be furnished in the
stress relieved condition and shall meet the mechanical properties specified below.
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ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THIS STANDARD IS CONSIDERED TO BE BOTH CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY BY Nordberg Inc. NO USE OR REPRODUCTION THEREOF MAY BE MADE WITHOUT THE
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DATE OF ISSUE SUPERSEDES
ASTM CLASS 40B
15AUG00

The castings with their test bars shall be stress relieved per the following procedure:

Heat castings at a rate not to exceed 200ºF (110ºC) per hour to 1100ºF ± 25ºF
(595ºC ± 14ºC).
Hold at 1100ºF ± 25ºF (595ºC ± 14ºC) for one hour per inch (25 mm) of maximum
section thickness.
Furnace cool at a rate not to exceed 150ºF (80ºC) per hour to 500ºF (260ºC) before
cracking the furnace door.
Remove from furnace and air cool to room temperature.

3.5 Mechanical Requirements

Minimum tensile strength shall be 40,000 PSI (276 MPa) on one 1.2 inch test bar for
each heat, with no requirement on the strength of the part. Tensile properties in casting
sections heavier than the equivalent of the 1.2 inch diameter test bar may be lower.
Hardness (on casting) shall be 174 - 217 HB at the location(s) noted on Nordberg's
drawings. Locations shall be agreed upon between Nordberg and the supplier, and shall
include critical areas where testing is practical. Hardness shall also be measured on the
test bar for each heat.
Locations of hardness tests and depth of hardening shall be per Nordberg drawings.
Pouring and treatment of test bars, preparation of tension test specimens and number of
tests and retests conducted shall be per ASTM A 48 and provided for each heat.
The cast test bars and tension test specimens shall be ASTM A 48 size/configuration “B”.

3.6 Non-Destructive Testing (Surface and Radiographic)

Visual acceptance criteria shall be per SCRATA as follows:

SURFACE FEATURE CAST MACHINED

SURFACES SURFACES
Hot Tears and Cracks Not Allowed Not Allowed
Shrinkage Not Allowed Not Allowed
EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT OF Nordberg Inc. (9/99)

Surface Inclusions B4 Not Allowed

Gas Porosity Not Allowed Not Allowed
Wrinkles, Laps, Folds, Cold Shuts Not Allowed Not Allowed
Cutting Marks Not Allowed Per Drawing
Surface Roughness A3 Per Drawing
Sand Expansion Defects Not Allowed Not Allowed

Surface finish and visible surface irregularities, including hot tears, cracks, shrinkage,
sand inclusions, gas porosity, veining, rat tails wrinkles, laps, folds, cold shuts, cutting
marks, scabs, weld repairs and surface roughness shall be within the SCRATA limits
specified, and castings shall not disclose such defects during machining.
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29JUL88 STANDARD 3073 South Chase Ave. 0852-721
Milwaukee, WI 53207
PREPARED BY
ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THIS STANDARD IS CONSIDERED TO BE BOTH CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY BY Nordberg Inc. NO USE OR REPRODUCTION THEREOF MAY BE MADE WITHOUT THE

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SUPERSEDES
NORDBERG “NC” DATE OF ISSUE
ASTM CLASS 40B
15AUG00

The supplier is responsible for carrying out radiography to the extent necessary to assure
the required internal quality level. See Appendix for Requirements.

3.7 Mechanical Dressing

Runners, risers, fins and other cast-on pieces shall be removed and dressed down to
blend with the normal profile of the casting surfaces.
Sand, scale, fins, etc. shall be removed from all keyholes, bolt holes, pin holes and fit areas.
(Fit areas are defined as areas whose surface will have bearing contact with a component
part.) For handling safety, all surfaces shall have no sharp fins or other sharp irregularities.
All machined surfaces shall be coated with a rust inhibitor, and all surfaces to be painted
shall be painted as specified by Nordberg.
Where the casting drawing indicates subsequent machining, typically denoted by
phantom lines or finish marks, the casting shall have adequate stock to enable 100%
clean-up, unless stated otherwise on the drawing and/or casting order.

3.8 Welding Repairs

The supplier shall submit its welding repair procedure to Nordberg for approval. The
procedure shall include all necessary welding parameters, including size and location of
defects to be repaired, type of weld metal, welding process, weld preparation, preheat
temperature, minimum interpass temperature and post-weld stress relief.
Repair of sand expansion, sand inclusion and hot tear defects is allowed, except in
designated critical areas identified on Nordberg's drawings.
The hardness of welded areas and heat affected zones shall not exceed the hardness
specified for those areas in this specification or on the casting drawings.
All welding repairs shall be done before final stress relief.
3.8.1 Minor Defects – A defect shall be considered "minor" when the cavity as prepared
for welding is no greater than 10% of the actual wall thickness, but in no case
greater than 1 inch (25 mm).
Repair of minor defects may be made without prior approval from Nordberg when
EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT OF Nordberg Inc. (9/99)

using a welding procedure and welding personnel qualified for gray iron.
3.8.2 Major Defects – A defect shall be considered "major" when the cavity depth as
prepared for welding exceeds 10% of the actual wall thickness or is greater than
one inch (25 mm) in depth regardless of the actual wall thickness.
Repair of "major" defects shall not be made until an approval for the repair has
been granted by Nordberg. No welding repairs of major defects shall be made in
critical areas specified by Nordberg.

3.9 Casting Identification

Each casting shall have cast or stamped identification per Nordberg drawings as follows:
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PREPARED BY

ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THIS STANDARD IS CONSIDERED TO BE BOTH CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY BY Nordberg Inc. NO USE OR REPRODUCTION THEREOF MAY BE MADE WITHOUT THE
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DATE OF ISSUE
NORDBERG “NC” SUPERSEDES
ASTM CLASS 40B
15AUG00

- Casting Part Number (Cast On)

- Nordberg "N" Brandmark (Cast On)
- Supplier Code Number (Cast On)
- Serial Number (Cast On)
- Heat (Stamped On)
- Country of Origin [Made in (Use no abbreviations except U.S.A.)]
(Stenciled or painted on)
The supplier shall maintain records to connect individual castings per drawing number
and serial number to individual melting batch and its analysis, and individual heat
treatment batch and its parameters or heat treatment graph.

4.0 DOCUMENTATION:
Serial casting documentation shall be provided to Nordberg including:
Chemical analysis of each melting charge.
Tensile and hardness test data for the test bar.
Hardness readings on the casting(s) in the designated location(s).
Heat treatment records including temperature graph.
Declaration that casting meets all requirements stated herein and in purchase orders.
Pilot casting shall also include radiography records and 100x microstructure photos.

5.0 APPENDIX – ADDITIONAL PILOT CASTING APPLIED STANDARDS:

ASTM E 802 (latest issue)
ASTM E 280 (latest issue)
ASTM E 1030 (latest issue)
- Standard Reference Radiographs for Gray Iron
Castings Up to 4-1/2 in. (114 mm) in Thickness
- Standard Reference Radiographs for Heavy-Walled
(4-1/2 in. to 12 in. (114 to 305 mm) Steel Castings
- Standard Test Method for Radiographic Examination
of Metallic Castings

6.0 APPENDIX – PILOT CASTING REQUIREMENTS:

Casting internal soundness shall be proven on pilot castings per the applied standards listed in
EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT OF Nordberg Inc. (9/99)

Paragraph 5, and on subsequent castings if Nordberg determines that casting quality does not
meet this specification. Internal soundness shall be at least ASTM E 802 Class 3.
On all pilot castings, whether new or when patterns are modified significantly, as determined by
Nordberg, the supplier shall perform the following procedures:
Provide evidence of chemical and mechanical conformance to this specification.
Provide evidence of radiographic testing conformance to applicable ASTM E 802 or E 280
Class 3 acceptance level.
Provide a layout report (a print of the casting drawing with actual measurements written in
next to all drawing dimension and specifications is acceptable), plus casting method
including dimensions for gates and risers.