SS 304 DISHED END FORMING WITH MONEL CLADDING

[Vishwas Keskar Welding Manager WELDING]

Experts 

Dear Experts 

Good afternoon ,

Background - 

SS 304L -18 mm  plate is cladded with MONEL 400  by explosion bonding.(6mm)

Ellipsoidal dished end is to be  formed (570mm ID).

PFHT  by virtue of operating conditions is not envisaged .

Seeking guidance for :

Pl. Suggest  

1)Cold forming or 

2) Hot forming 

Pl. suggest suitable process/any heat treatment  with supporting Code/Book reference

Appreciate if somebody Shares any experience  with similar combinations

Thanks 

Vishwas - IWE