DI-FORG-81196A
Chemical and Physical Properties for Forgings Analysis Report
Provides information on the chemical composition and mechanical properties of forgings.
Approval DateJuly 21, 2025
AMSC Number10588
Preparing ActivityMR
Project NumberFORG-2025-005
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DTIC ApplicableNo
GIDEP ApplicableNo
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DID Formatfree_text
963C CompliantYes
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
Application & Interrelationship
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Use & Relationship
The Chemical and Physical Properties for Forgings Analysis Report provides information on the chemical composition and mechanical properties of forgings.
a. This DID satisfies the requirements of paragraph 3.13 of MIL-DTL-46172.
b. This DID supersedes DI-FORG-81196.
Preparation Instructions
1Reference Documents.The applicable issue of the documents cited herein, including their approval dates and dates of any applicable amendments, notices, and revisions, shall be as specified in the contract.
2Format.The Chemical and Physical Properties for Forgings Analysis Report format shall be contractor selected. Unless a specific format is essential for compatibility, the initially used format arrangement by the contractor shall be used for all subsequent submissions.
3Content.The Chemical and Physical Properties for Forgings Analysis Report content shall contain the data elements listed within the included figure 1 sample as follows. The figure 1 sample format is not mandatory, and contractors may use their own preferred data listing formats provided all required data elements are present.
3.1General Information.The report shall include the RECORD OF TREATMENT AND TEST OF (enter appropriate identification), Contract (name and address of contractor), Contract order No., Date, Specification No., Drawing number, Forging No., Heat No., Date Forged, Shipped To (Released), and Date Shipped, Released.
3.2Chemical Analysis.The report shall list the complete Obtained and Required chemical composition (C - carbon, Mn - manganese, P - phosphorus, S - sulfur, Si - silicon, Ni - nickel, Cr - chromium, Mo - molybdenum, V - vanadium, blank - other) of the forging.
3.3Physical Information.The report shall include Macroetch satisfactory, Macroetch not taken, Cold Worked and Soaked, Not Cold Worked, Ingot No., Type of Ingot, Ingot Size, Length (inches) Total Weight, Wt. (weight) Above Piece, Wt. (weight) Below Piece, Date Forged.
3.4Heat Treatment Procedure.The report shall include a complete and detailed description of the heat treatment procedure including the date completed.
3.5Mechanical Properties.The report shall include specimen locations, Y.S. (yield strength), T.S. (tensile strength), Elon Percent (percent elongation), R.A. (reduction of area), Hardness, Fracture, and Charpy (ft-lb) values.
3.6Authentication.The Chemical and Physical Properties for Forgings Analysis Report must include identification of the person performing the physical tests (PHYSICAL TESTS MADE BY) and must be signed by the appropriate government inspector with the place and date identified.
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Figure 1. Sample Format.
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