May I ask if, in the event that the reinforcement ring interferes with other parts, can a piece of it be cut off?
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May I ask if, in the event that the reinforcement ring interferes with other parts, can a piece of it be cut off?
Before cutting, calculate the reinforcement area after cutting; if it is within acceptable limits, part of it can be cut away.
It depends on the purpose of using reinforcement. If additional reinforcement rings are added due to an insufficient reinforcement area, those rings must not be cut in order to ensure that the reinforcement area remains sufficient； If a reinforcement ring is added due to insufficient rigidity, a piece can be cut off in order to prevent overlap in the welded joint area ； As the main stressed component of the equipment, it should be avoided as much as possible, as it primarily leads to discontinuities in the equipment and results in significant stress concentration.
It’s possible, but is your reinforcement area sufficient? If it’s not enough, the thickness can be increased.
Do you have SW6? Calculate it first... There are instructions regarding joint reinforcement on page 150. To meet several conditions, it’s better if you have enough extra area for reinforcement. Cutting it off is an option, but the reinforcement area between the two nozzles should be more than 50% of the actual reinforcement area. It’s still recommended that you calculate this first···
If the extent of the damage is not significant, it might be better to opt for overall reinforcement