Select certified 316L stainless steel round bar as the valve body raw blank. Conduct spectral composition analysis to verify alloy elements conform to 316L standard requirements. Perform sampling tests including hardness, tensile strength and ultrasonic non-destructive flaw detection to check for internal shrinkage cavities, inclusions and hidden cracks. Visually inspect the bar surface for pits, scratches and folding defects. Record batch number, test results and supplier information for full production traceability. Auxiliary spare parts such as valve stem, all-metal sealing assembly, packing gland and polished stainless steel handwheel are subject to independent incoming inspection before production.
2.CNC Precision Machining:
Fix the qualified 316L bar on CNC lathe and machining center. Complete rough turning and finish turning of the valve body blank, accurately machine cylinder connection thread, outlet thread, internal flow passage, valve cavity and valve seat sealing groove strictly according to drawing tolerance. Process the conical sealing tip of the valve stem. Strictly control the surface roughness of the sealing matching area to guarantee stable all-metal sealing performance. Remove cutting chips and perform preliminary deburring after machining is finished.
3.Sealing Surface Lapping & Internal Channel Cleaning:
Carry out precision matching lapping between the valve stem cone and valve seat sealing surface with ultra-fine abrasive paste. The all-metal sealing pair after lapping can realize zero leakage under high-pressure gas cylinder working conditions. Thoroughly clean all internal runners, thread holes and sealing grooves to remove tiny burrs, lapping abrasive residues and metal scraps, so as to avoid scratching the sealing surface during assembly and affect the sealing effect.
4.Ultrasonic Cleaning & Dust-free Assembly:
Put all machined metal components into the ultrasonic cleaning tank with neutral degreasing agent to remove cutting fluid, polishing compound and fine metal dust. Rinse repeatedly with purified water and dry completely with clean hot air. Assemble the valve stem, metal sealing component, packing, gland and polished handwheel in sequence inside a low-dust workstation. Adjust the packing compression properly to achieve reliable stem sealing while keeping the handwheel opening and closing operation smooth and stable.
5.High Pressure Air Tightness & Hydraulic Burst Test:
Carry out shell hydraulic strength test and seat gas tightness test according to the rated pressure standard of the gas cylinder angle valve, hold pressure for the specified time. Check leakage at threaded joints, stem packing and all-metal sealing position. Repeatedly test opening and closing stroke and adjustment feel. Rework or scrap unqualified products with leakage, jamming or poor sealing. After passing the pressure test, use laser marking to print model, pressure rating, material grade 316L and medium flow direction arrow on the valve body.
6.Final Inspection & Packaging:
Carry out comprehensive final inspection, including dimensional tolerance, thread integrity, lapped sealing surface quality, marking clarity, handwheel operating smoothness and internal channel cleanliness. Install blue plastic thread protective caps on all connection ports to protect threads and sealing surfaces. Wrap the finished gas cylinder angle valve with anti-corrosion protective film, put it into a sealed bag with desiccant, then pack into export cartons or wooden cases for moisture-proof and shock-resistant storage and transportation.