DEFSTAN 13-47/5(2007) : 2007

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Warning
3 Normative References
4 Definitions
   4.2 Process control schedule
5 Information to be supplied by the purchaser
6 Process control
   6.1 Process control schedule
   6.2 Testing
7 Composition
   7.1 Normal elements
   7.2 Residual/other elements
   7.3 Specified analysis
8 Manufacture
   8.1 Methods
         8.1.3 Ingots
         8.1.4 Continuous cast
   8.2 Consolidation
   8.3 Discard
   8.4 Hydrogen cracking
   8.5 Deseaming and removal of surface defects
   8.6 Bar quality
   8.7 Identification
9 Treatment
   9.1 Other treatments
   9.2 Materials SS/A, SS/B and SS/C supplied in the
         as-rolled or normalized conditions
   9.3 Material SS/F for use in the hardened and tempered
         condition
   9.4 Material SS/G for use in the hardened and tempered
         condition
10 Analysis and testing
   10.1 Submission for testing
   10.2 Check analysis
   10.3 Tests for piping and segregation
   10.4 Tests for Hydrogen Cracking
   10.5 Tests for cleanness
   10.6 Mechanical tests
   10.7 Selection of test samples
         10.7.1 Billets or bars for forging
         10.7.2 Bars for machining
   10.8 Dimensional Check
   10.9 Retests
   10.10 Packaging
Annex A Requirements for Shell Steel Supplied for use in
        Specialized Forging Plant
   A.1 Rolling tolerances across flats and across corners
   A.2 Maximum and minimum lengths
   A.3 Parting off a length
   A.4 Removal of burrs
   A.5 Deseaming
   A.6 Straightness
   A.7 Twist
   A.8 Cast quantity and deliver

Describes the requirements for the supply and inspection of steel for shell bodies and proof shot used in the as-forged, as rolled or normalised, normalised, hardened and tempered condition.