AS9102 as it relate to material call out

[RonC.]

Hi all, just a question for you all was wondering if anybody else is having trouble with material call out on print with AS9102 cert.?

 

example we have a job Finish thickness of part is .03 , print call out for 2024-T351 but the smallest size for T351 is .250 thick.

I'd like to to get .06 thick material but that 2024-T3

 

personally I think ordering .250 thick material for .03 thick part is a little crazy, 

 

so I was just wonder if any one else has run into this, if so what are you doing to get thur. it

 

As always any and all comment helpful.

 

Thanks in advance

 

Ron

[Guyinthedesert]

You need to use the material that's called out. Period. We have a number of jobs that are rectangular, but the material only comes in rounds. It's good news for our chip guy.

[CADCAM3D5AXIS]

Yes Some mills only do certain stk a certain way like min sheet thickness or round stock only. but if you dig a little you may find other suppliers that will do or may have in stock the stuff that may be closer to your finish size to cut down on waste.

HTH

[Newbeeee™]

It looks like T351 is only applicable to plate. So why the heck the drawing calls for this when the part finishes 30thou thick is mind boggling.

But plate = 1/4 thick as a minimum so that will be all that is available to you  (although in the UK 1/4 to 5/16 is actually called shate as there is a cross over between sheet and plate).

The best thing you can do is to contact your customer and discuss sooner than later.

[RonC.]

Thanks all, for your replies, we are doing what print calls for ... just think it a little nuts, since the spec. between t3 vs. t351 really not much different...

 

Ron

[brandon b]

I'm not involved in this part of the business but Can't you buy the thickness you want then have it heat treated to 351 yourself? I know we have done this several times before

[Newbeeee™]

Brandon - the web says T351 is solution treated and stress relieved by controlled stretching. This would rule out what you suggest in this instance

[brandon b]

Ya I figured there was a reason lol