Re: Regarding the flattening test

From: <Christopher>
Date: Thu Aug 09 2007 - 22:40:00 EDT

On Aug 9, 2007, at 7:14 AM, paresh parmar wrote:

> what is the mean of Flattening test acceptance criteria?
> And what is the important of flattening in piping design?
Passing the test is an indication of material ductility and the a check on excessive work hardening during forming. Flattening itself only has significance with respect to material quality.

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