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Approval of Source required Material Specification Specification No EEMS 11008
Volvo Construction Equipment Revision No T
Motherwell, ML1 5RY
Description : HIGH STRENGTH ALLOY STEEL GRADES I, II, III AND A
SCOPE
This specification covers four grades of high strength alloy steel castings of different
mechanical properties.
REQUIREMENTS
1. Standards
The material shall meet all the requirements of ASTM A 148 except as modified herein.
2. Chemical Composition
Element Grade I Grade II Grade III Grade A
Carbon 0.33 max 0.25 - 0.33 * 0.30 max
Manganese 1.50 max 1.50 max * *
Silicon 0.60 max 0.60 max 0.60 max 0.60 max
Sulphur 0.040 max 0.040 max 0.040 max 0.040 max
Phosphorous 0.040 max 0.040 max 0.040 max 0.040 max
Chromium * 1.00 max * *
Nickel * 0.40 max * *
Molybdenum * 0.25 - 0.50 * *
Vanadium * 0.05 max * *
Aluminium * 0.08 max * *
NOTE: The alloy contents marked * to be used to meet the required mechanical properties shall
be established with the supplier during qualification of the sample casting. The above are
suggested chemical compositions and can deviate as long as the mechanical properties and carbon
equivalent are met. The supplier should advise Volvo C.E. of the actual composition at the sample
approval stage.
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Volvo C.E. Technology
Approval of Source required Material Specification Specification No EEMS 11008
Volvo Construction Equipment Revision No T
Motherwell, ML1 5RY
Description : HIGH STRENGTH ALLOY STEEL GRADES I, II, III AND A
2.2 The carbon equivalent is calculated using the Dearden & O’Neil formula given by
C.E. = C% + Mn + Cr + Mo + V + Cu + Ni
6 5 15
Carbon equivalents used for Grades I, II and A shall not exceed 0.71.
3. Mechanical Properties
The mechanical properties listed below are to be those of Keel block test bars cast from the same
melt of steel as the castings, and heat treated with the castings they represent. The vendor shall
produce castings with mechanical properties comparable to the Keel block test bar properties.
Where tensile test bars are required to be taken from a casting, the location is to be mutually agreed
upon with the vendor.
Brinell hardness of the casting shall conform to the requirements shown in the table below:
Material Grade Grade I Grade II Grade III Grade A
Tensile Strength MPa (Ksi) 621 (90) 827 (120) 1034 (150) 522 (80)
Yield Strength(0.2%) MPa (Ksi) 414 (60) 655 (95) 862 (125) 345 (50)
Elongation (%) 50 mm min 20 14 9 22
Reduction in area (% min) 40 30 22 35
Surface Hardness (BHN) 187 - 229 241 - 311 311 - 363 179 - 223
Charpy V Notch Impact Toughness ( N/A 40 N/A N/A
J @ - 20°C)
Frequency of mechanical property checks to be agreed with Volvo C.E. at sample approval
stage.
4. Condition
Grade I Normalized, Annealed, or Normalized and Tempered.
Grade II Quenched and Tempered.
Grade III Quenched and Tempered.
Grade A Normalized, Annealed or Normalized and Tempered.
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Approval of Source required Material Specification Specification No EEMS 11008
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Description : HIGH STRENGTH ALLOY STEEL GRADES I, II, III AND A
5. Test Report .
Furnish test report for each heat and shipment.
6. CASTING QUALITY.
6.1 Sample Casting
6.1.1 Visual Examination: Casting surface shall be clean, dry and free from dirt, oil, grease and
loose scale. Interior areas shall be clean to allow visual inspection.
Surface of casting shall be free from adhering sand, scale, cracks and other defects as defined in
MSS-SP-55.
Weld joints and areas to be welded shall be free from burned-in sand, scale and slag.
All machined surfaces shall be free from visual surface imperfections which would affect the
serviceability of the part.
Areas to be selectively hardened must be uniform in microstructure, consistent with the applicable
prior processing performed at the casting source.
Selectively hardened areas must be free from imperfections which would affect the selective
hardening of the part.
No weld repairs are allowed in areas designated on the drawing to be selectively hardened.
6.1.2 Magnetic Particle Inspection
The entire casting shall be subjected to magnetic particle inspection for sample approval.
Unless designated "defect free" on the engineering drawing, maximum allowable defect severity
shall be ASTM E125 Type 1 degree 2B for typical 5/8" defects.
6.1.3 Radiographic Inspection
Radiographic inspection standards of acceptability for the initial sample and production parts shall
be evaluated against ASTM Specification E446, reference radiographs for steel castings up to and
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Approval of Source required Material Specification Specification No EEMS 11008
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Description : HIGH STRENGTH ALLOY STEEL GRADES I, II, III AND A
including 2 inches (50 mm.) in thickness. Castings with a section thickness greater than 2" will be
evaluated to the appropriate reference radiographs, i.e. ASTM E186.
Radiographic technique, source type, shooting sketch and film should be submitted for Volvo C.E.
approval along with the sample.
Unless otherwise designated on the engineering drawing, the internal soundness of all sample
castings must meet the following reference radiographic standards:
REFERENCE RADIOGRAPHS ASTM E 446 & ASTM E 186
Discontinuity Type Type Designation Acceptable Acceptable Severity
E 446 E 186 Severity Levels Levels All Other Areas
Weld Joint Areas
Porosity A A 2 4
Inclusion B B 3 4
Shrinkage CA 1 4 5
Shrinkage CB 2 3 4
Shrinkage CC 3 3 4
Shrinkage CD - 3 4
Cracks D D None Up to 15mm (*)
Hot Tears E E None None
Unfused Chaplets F F None One in a 5” x
7” (125mm x 175 mm)
Unfused Internal G - None area
Chills None
(*) = Would be allowed as review case by case – but prior to shipping to Volvo C.E.
NOTE: When two or more discontinuity types are present in the 5" x 7" radiograph to
an extent equal to the maximum acceptable level for two of these types, the casting
shall be judged unacceptable.
Use of chaplets and their location will be mutually agreed upon with the vendor.
High stress areas designated on the engineering drawing should meet the acceptable
severity level criteria outlined for weld joint areas.
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Approval of Source required Material Specification Specification No EEMS 11008
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Description : HIGH STRENGTH ALLOY STEEL GRADES I, II, III AND A
6.1.4 Weld Repairs
The objective of this specification is to produce castings which meet the quality requirements with
no rework. To qualify for full sample approval, weld repairs should not be carried out without
Volvo C.E. agreement.
With the approval of Volvo C.E., sample castings which are not fully approved can be "upgraded"
by carrying out weld repairs in accordance with the instructions for Production Castings, ref. Para.
6.2.5.
6.2 Production Castings
6.2.1 Visual Examination
Casting surface shall be clean, dry and free from dirt, oil, grease and loose scale. Interior areas
shall be clean to allow visual inspection.
Surface of casting shall be free from adhering sand, scale, cracks and other defects as defined in
MSS-SP-55.
Weld joints and areas to be welded shall be free from burned-in sand, scale and slag.
All machined surfaces shall be free from visual surface imperfections which would affect the
serviceability of the part.
Areas to be selectively hardened must be uniform in microstructure, consistent with the applicable
prior processing performed at the casting source.
Selectively hardened areas must be free from imperfections which would affect the selective
hardening of the part.
No weld repairs are allowed in areas designated on the drawing to be selectively hardened.
6.2.2 Magnetic Particle Examination
Acceptance standards for production castings are the same as those specified in Para. 6.1.2 for
Sample Castings.
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Approval of Source required Material Specification Specification No EEMS 11008
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Description : HIGH STRENGTH ALLOY STEEL GRADES I, II, III AND A
Where Magnetic Particle Inspection is to be used as a measure of acceptance for production
castings, this requirement and acceptance standards must be specified on the drawing.
Defects highlighted on surveillance checks will be the subject of corrective action by the vendor
to eliminate the defect, and the details submitted to Volvo C.E.
6.2.3 Radiographic Inspection
Acceptance standards for production castings are the same as those specified in Para. 6.1.3 for
Sample Castings.
6.2.4 Ultrasonics
When mutually agreed between Volvo C.E. and the supplier ultrasonic inspection can be
substituted for radiographs for the periodic inspection of production castings.
6.2.5 Weld Repairs
Production castings which develop defects which do not meet the quality standards established for
the component or sample castings which do not qualify for full approval as
referred to in Para. 6.1.4 can be weld repaired using the following guidelines.
(a) Repairs shall be made by a qualified welder to a repair procedure approved by Volvo
C.E., and to the requirements of ASTM A148 Para. 15.2 (b).
(b) The procedure must yield a hardness in the weld and adjacent heat affected zone which
is substantially comparable to the hardness of the base metal.
(c) No weld repairs are permissible in areas designated on the drawing as requiring
selective hardening.
(d) Weld repairs in highly stressed areas shall be subject to concession approval from
Volvo C.E.
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Volvo C.E. Technology
Approval of Source required Material Specification Specification No EEMS 11008
Volvo Construction Equipment Revision No T
Motherwell, ML1 5RY
Description : HIGH STRENGTH ALLOY STEEL GRADES I, II, III AND A
General Information (Not Mandatory Vendor Requirements)
Welding procedures incorporating proper "pre" and / or "post" heating must be developed for each
application. Carbon equivalent for Grade A, I and II is restricted to facilitate welding in production
assemblies. Grade III cannot be restricted and therefore is not to be used in weldments.
When selective hardening (EEPS 8) of the casting is required, Grade II or Grade III only shall be
specified. These castings can be selective hardened to EEPS - 8 II case depth maximum. Contact
the Materials Laboratory for castings requiring deeper selective hardened case than EEPS - 8 II.
Design Criteria Recommended
Properties developed in the casting are generally lower than the standard test samples and are
dependent on section thickness and configuration.
The mechanical properties, shown in para 3, are recommended for design purposes.
Drafting Information
The following designation shall appear on the drawing:
Material EEMS 11008 Cast Steel Grade (Followed by appropriate Grade No.)
NOTE: All weld joint areas, machined surfaces, location of chaplets, areas to be selectively
hardened must be clearly defined on the drawing.
These specifications were developed without considering whether patents may or may not be
involved. In all cases, therefore, the supplier shall be required to assume patent liability.
REV ECN BY DATE APPD DATE
R 106071 D.MacDONALD 07/07/03 J.France 07/07/03
S 108695 P.Gill 17/01/07 P.Gill 17/01/07
T 116805 J. McMillan 24/02/21 D.Maslin 24/02/21
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