Bead removal is done as per the requirement of standard specifications. Bead is cold worked and brought in level with the base metal. Bead rolling is made in-line before heat treatment on tube mill. Weld structure will thereby recrystallise & homogenize faster in annealing process. Which improves corrosion resistance. Which improves easy expansion in tube sheets and orbital welding. Which improves easy flow and easier cleaning and less scale deposits.
Bead is cold worked and brought in level with the base metal. |