Discerning engineers give great consideration to
selecting the best and most appropriate material for
construction of component
metals.
When sourcing metals, it is of critical importance to have a
uniform and consistent means of assuring metal properties meet the desired
performance characteristics – from producing mill to the service center. Therein
lies the benefit of metal standards.
Several widely recognized organizations (e.g., ASTM and
European standards committees) set standards that specify the material,
chemical, mechanical, and metallurgical properties of metal materials. These
standards are widely used by refineries, metallurgical laboratories, and
manufacturers and provide a means of assuring a consistent grade of metal or
alloy from a producer and a uniform methodology for quality and integrity
testing.
A clear definition of material properties is essential to all
users throughout the supply chain. Metal producers use standards to develop the
correct formulations, process parameters, and determine dimensional and
tolerance requirements for their production. Engineers use them to select the
best-suited metal for a project, both in terms of its manufacturability and its
end use.
Metal standards provide a universal technical
communication that promotes mutual understanding between the producer,
purchaser, and user. Unambiguous test methods ensure product consistency and
uniformity, which helps businesses to establish and meet quality objectives.
The ability to demonstrate compliance with widely
recognized standards of all metals that are supplied for customers has been and
remains an effective means by which NUFIT PIPING SOLUTIONS has
differentiated itself in a highly competitive marketplace.
