BRITISH STANDARD BS EN

1715-1:2008

Aluminium and
aluminium alloys —
Drawing stock
Part 1: General requirements and
technical conditions for inspection and
delivery

ICS 77. 150. 1 0

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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 1 71 5-1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM April 2008

ICS 77.1 50.1 0 Supersedes EN 1 71 5-1 :1 997

English Version

Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Drawing stock - Part 1 :

General requirements and technical conditions for inspection
and delivery
Aluminium et alliages d'aluminium - Fil machine - Partie 1 : Aluminium und Aluminiumlegierungen - Vordraht - Teil 1 :
Exigences générales et conditions techniques de contrôle Allgemeine Anforderungen und Technische
et de livraison Lieferbedingungen

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Contents Page

Foreword..............................................................................................................................................................3
1 Scope ......................................................................................................................................................5
2 Normative references ............................................................................................................................5
3 Terms and definitions ...........................................................................................................................6
4 Ordering information .............................................................................................................................6
5 Requirements .........................................................................................................................................7
5.1 Production and manufacturing processes .........................................................................................7
5.2 Quality control........................................................................................................................................8
5.3 Aluminium and aluminium alloys used ...............................................................................................8
5.4 Technical specifications .......................................................................................................................8
6 Product inspection and test methods ...............................................................................................1 1
6.1 Analysis of chemical composition .....................................................................................................1 1
6.2 Thermal treatment control ...................................................................................................... ............1 1
6.3 Mechanical properties .........................................................................................................................1 1
6.4 Surface appearance.............................................................................................................................1 2
6.5 Other tests ............................................................................................................................................1 2
7 Delivery documents and inspection documents ..............................................................................1 2
7.1 Certificate of mass and analysis ........................................................................................................1 2
7.2 Inspection certificate ...........................................................................................................................1 2
8 Marking .................................................................................................................................................1 2
9 Packaging, transport and storage......................................................................................................1 3
9.1 Packaging .............................................................................................................................................1 3
9.2 Transport and storage.........................................................................................................................1 3
10 Complaints of non conformity............................................................................................................1 3
Annex A (normative) Rules for rounding ........................................................................................................1 4

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Foreword
This document (EN 1 71 5-1 :2008) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 1 32 “Aluminium and
aluminium alloys”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.

This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by October 2008, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at
the latest by October 2008.

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.

This document supersedes EN 1 71 5-1 :1 997.

Within its programme of work, Technical Committee CEN/TC 1 32 entrusted CEN/TC 1 32/WG 4 "Wires and
drawing stock" to revise EN 1 71 5-1 :1 997.

Besides editorial adjustments in the text and update of normative references, the following changes have
been made:

 Scope: maximum unit mass increased from 3 t to 4 t. Addition of metal spraying and food packaging
applications. Addition of hot extruded rod (HER).

 Clause 2: addition of EN 1 2258-1 , EN 1 4242, EN 1 4726, EN ISO 1 8273

 Clause 4: amended

 Clause 5: amended

 Table 1 : deleted

 Table 2: becomes Table 1

 Clause 6: amended

 Clause 7: in 7.2 deletion of 7.2.1 to 7.2.2.3

 Clause 1 0: title amended

EN 1 71 5 comprises the following parts under the general title " Aluminium and aluminium alloys – Drawing
stock":
 Part 1: General requirements and technical conditions for inspection and delivery
 Part 2: Specific requirements for electrical applications
 Part 3: Specific requirements for mechanical uses (excluding welding)
 Part 4: Specific requirements for welding applications

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 Part 5: Specific requirements for aluminium food packaging

1)

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
CEN/TC 1 32 affirms that it is its policy that in the case when a patentee refuses to grant licenses on
standardised standard products under reasonable and not discriminatory conditions, then this product is
removed from the corresponding standard.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

1) Under preparation.

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1 Scope
This European Standard specifies general requirements for drawing stock of aluminium and aluminium alloys
delivered in the form of coils with a unit mass ranging between 1 t and 4 t and obtained by common industrial
processes.

It also specifies the technical conditions for inspection and delivery of these products.

It applies to drawing stock intended for the following main fields of application:

 wires for general electrical purposes;

 wires for general mechanical uses;

 wires for brazing and welding and metal spraying;

 food packaging.

The specific requirements to drawing stock for these applications are specified in EN 1 71 5-2, EN 1 71 5-3 and
EN 1 71 5-4.

It does not apply to wires which are drawn, but only to drawing stock which is produced by hot-working.

NOTE Three main methods exist for the manufacture of drawing stock:

a) continuously cast rod (CCR):

 a section is cast continuously in the groove of a wheel, the groove being closed by an endless strip;

 the solid and still hot section is rolled in a multistand rolling mill to the required diameter;

 the drawing stock rod thus produced is wound continuously to form coils up to 4 t in mass;

b) hot rolled rod (HRR):

 a wirebar of diameter approximately 1 00 mm to 1 50 mm is heated and rolled to the required diameter;

 the coils, weighing up to approximately 1 00 kg are butt welded together and wound to form coils with mass of 1 t
to 4 t;

c) hot extruded rod (HER):

 coils up to 1 00 kg can be produced in a single fibre without butt welds (depending on the size of the extrusion
press);

 coils over 1 00 kg are normally produced by block on block extrusion, generating "Zweiwachs"-joints. For
mechanical applications (i.e fasteners) the "Zweiwachs" area should be marked.

2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.

EN 51 5, Aluminium and aluminium alloys — Wrought products — Temper designations

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EN 573-3, Aluminium and aluminium alloys — Chemical composition and form of wrought products —
Part 3: Chemical composition and form of products
EN 1 71 5-2, Aluminium and aluminium alloys — Drawing stock — Part 2: Specific requirements for electrical
applications
EN 1 71 5-3,Aluminium and aluminium alloys — Drawing stock — Part 3: Specific requirements for mechanical
uses (excluding welding)
EN 1 71 5-4, Aluminium and aluminium alloys — Drawing stock – Part 4: Specific requirements for welding
applications
EN 1 0002-1 , Metallic materials — Tensile testing — Part 1: Method of test at ambient temperature
EN 1 0204, Metallic products — Types of inspection documents
EN 1 2258-1 :1 998, Aluminium and aluminium alloys — Terms and definitions — Part 1: General terms
EN 1 4242, Aluminium and aluminium alloys — Chemical analysis — Inductively coupled plasma optical
emission spectral analysis
EN 1 4726, Aluminium and aluminium alloys — Chemical analysis — Guideline for spark optical emission
spectrometric analysis
EN ISO 1 8273, Welding consumables — Wire electrodes, wires and rods for welding of aluminium and
aluminium alloys — Classification (ISO 18273:2004)

3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 1 2258-1 :1 998 and the following
apply.

3.1
drawing stock
intermediate wrought solid product manufactured by hot working with cross-section approximately circular
along its entire length, delivered in coils and in a single length, and with a unit mass normally ranging
between 1 t and 4 t

3.2
cast
quantity of liquid metal in the furnace that has simultaneously undergone the same treatment before
continuously casting and rolling or casting into wirebar or extrusion ingot

3.3
manufacturing batch
quantity of final product produced from the same cast, during the same manufacturing run and treatment
charge with the same temper and diameter

3.4
delivery batch
quantity of final product produced from the same cast, temper, diameter, and forming part of the same
shipment

4 Ordering information
The order shall define the product in detail and shall contain the following information:

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a) the type of product:

 product identification: drawing stock;
 designation of the aluminium grade or aluminium alloy in accordance with EN 573-3;
 unit mass of the coil;
b) the dimensions expressed in millimetres:
 nominal diameter of the drawing stock;
 dimensions of coils;
c) the temper of the product for delivery and, if different, the temper for use in accordance with EN 51 5;
d) reference to the relevant parts of this European Standard;
e) quantity:
 mass (in metric tons);
 tolerances on quantity (if required);
f) any special requirement agreed between supplier and purchaser, for example:
 properties other than those specified in EN 1 71 5-2, EN 1 71 5-3 or EN 1 71 5-4;
 loose or tight winding;
 surface protection;
 special packaging;
 special marking;
 any requirement for certificates of conformity, test and/or analysis reports or inspection certificates.
EXAMPLE

Drawing stock in EN AW-61 01 , diameter 9,5 mm, T4 temper, unit mass 2 000 kg, coils with inner diameter 540 mm, height
850 mm, 50 t according to EN 1 71 5-1 and EN 1 71 5-2.

5 Requirements
5.1 Production and manufacturing processes
Unless otherwise specified in the order, the production and manufacturing processes shall be left to the
discretion of the manufacturer.
The manufacturing process according to Clause 1 shall be mentioned in the delivery document.
In the case of special requirements it is recommended that trial quantities be produced to confirm that
requirements are met.

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5.2 Quality control

The manufacturer shall be responsible for the performance of all inspection and tests required by the relevant
European Standard and/or a particular specification, prior to shipment of the product.

The traceability of the products shall be provided by the manufacturer to the purchaser over a period taking
into account the final use requirements.

5.3 Aluminium and aluminium alloys used

Aluminium and aluminium alloys commonly used for the production of drawing stock are listed in EN 573-3.

5.4 Technical specifications

5.4.1 General
Drawing stock covered by this European Standard shall meet the following general minimum requirements.

5.4.2 Chemical composition

Chemical composition shall be in accordance with EN 573-3 excluding fusion welding application.

Chemical composition for fusion welding application shall be in accordance with EN I SO 1 8273.

If the purchaser requires tighter content limits of the specified elements or content limits for elements not
specified in the above European Standard, these limits shall be stated on the order, after agreement between
the supplier and the purchaser.

5.4.3 Temper
The choice and designation of the temper of delivery of the alloy shall be the purchaser's responsibility. It is
determined by the type of application.

The temper should be specified in accordance with EN 51 5.

The usual tempers for drawing stock products shall be in accordance with EN 1 71 5-2, EN 1 71 5-3 and
EN 1 71 5-4.

If no temper is specified when ordering, then the temper F (as fabricated) shall be supplied.

5.4.4 Internal quality and surface appearance

The product shall be free of any defect detrimental to wire drawing and to subsequent uses.

The product shall be free of inclusions, cracks, blisters and shall have the surface as follows:

 no overfill or sharp edges;

 no lapping or seaming;

 no abnormal oxidation or cracked lubricant stains;

 no foreign matter or dirt;

 no other irregularities affecting the transformation process.

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5.4.5 Physical and mechanical properties (specified or typical)

These are specific to each field of application, and are indicated for alloys of class A according to EN 573-3
and in the specific parts of this European Standard.
Properties others than those specified in EN 1 71 5-2 or those indicated as typical in EN 1 71 5-3 and EN 1 71 5-4
may be provided after agreement between purchaser and manufacturer.

5.4.6 Diameter and tolerances

Drawing stock shall be supplied in accordance with the tolerances on diameter and ovality specified in Table 1
for the different ranges of nominal diameter.

Table 1 — Tolerances on nominal diameters and its ovality

Dimensions in millimetres
Range of nominal diameter Tolerance Ovality
Over Up to on nominal (absolute 90°
diameter measure)
≥ 7,0 8,0 ± 0,4 0,3
8,0 1 1 ,0 ± 0,5 0,3
1 1 ,0 1 5,0 ± 0,6 0,4
1 5,0 1 8,0 ± 0,7 0,5
1 8,0 22,0 ± 0,8 0,6
22,0 26,0 ± 1 ,0 0,8
26,0 30,0 ± 1 ,1 0,9

NOTE 1 The range of nominal diameter given takes into account the
different nominal diameters provided by different manufacturer or between
different industrial facilities.
NOTE 2 Typical nominal diameters are 7,5 mm; 9,5 mm; 1 2,2 mm;
1 5,2 mm; 1 8,5 mm; 22,5 mm; 25,4 mm; 26,5 mm and 28,5 mm.
Example for 9,5 mm nominal diameter for drawing stock:
Allowed: 9,0 mm to 9,3 mm
9,7 mm to 1 0,0 mm
Not allowed: 8,9 mm to 9,2 mm (due to tolerance)
9,0 mm to 9,6 mm (due to ovality)
Other nominal diameters and tolerances may be agreed between supplier
and purchaser.

The nominal diameter shall be agreed between manufacturer and purchaser and shall be specified on the
order.

5.4.7 Coil dimensions and tolerances

Coil dimensions for drawing stock shall be in accordance with Table 2.

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Table 2 — Dimensions and tolerances of coils

Dimensions in millimetres

A B C
Inside diameter 540 ± 1 5 750 ± 1 5 750 ± 1 5
Outside diameter 1 600 maximum 1 600 maximum 1 600 maximum
Height 865 ± 30 850 ± 30 700 ± 30

Other dimensions can be agreed (which can be the case especially for extruded drawing stock) after prior
agreement between purchaser and manufacturer.

5.4.8 Recommended unit mass and tolerances

Recommended unit mass for coils are:

 1 000 kg, 1 200 kg, 1 500 kg, 1 800 kg, 2 000 kg, 2 200 kg, 2 500 kg, 2 700 kg, 3 000 kg, 3 500 kg,
4 000 kg.

The tolerance on mass for each coil shall be ± 6 % of the nominal unit mass value agreed between
manufacturer and purchaser. If the nominal unit mass exceed 6 % tolerance, an agreement shall be found
between manufacturer and purchaser (for one or several coils of the shipment).

Up to 1 0 % of the shipment can be supplied with coils unit mass down to 50 % of the nominal unit mass.

5.4.9 Coiling
The standard condition for coiling shall be tightly wound.

The coils shall be cylindrical and shall be supplied with the inside end at the top for coils placed in the vertical
axis.

In case of special requirement for unwinding direction (clockwise or anti-clockwise for coils rotated placed in
the vertical axis), this shall be stated in the order after agreement between manufacturer and purchaser.

In the case of heat treatable alloys delivered in the T4 temper, the drawing stock can be loosely wound
because of the quenching treatment.

This type of coiling (loosely wound) shall be specified at the placing of the order, if the thermal treatment is
made by purchaser on coils delivered by supplier in the F condition.

5.4.1 0 Other requirements

Other requirements agreed between purchaser and manufacturer can be specified when ordering.

For instance the drawing stock may be coated, if necessary, with anti-corrosion protection or an agent
facilitating unwinding. In this case, the type of coating shall be agreed between manufacturer and purchaser.

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6 Product inspection and test methods

6.1 Analysis of chemical composition
The analytical methods shall be at the discretion of the manufacturer who shall use methods accepted at
European level, EN 1 4242 and EN 1 4726, or at International level.

The manufacturer shall have a quality assurance system which covers as a minimum the following:

 sampling (for each cast or batch);

 preparation of samples;

 analytical method;

 calibration of the equipment;

 expression of the analytical result.

The analytical samples for CCR shall be taken during casting after all elements were added including grain
refiner (if any).

For coils produced out of multiple extrusion billets (HER) or multiple wirebars (HRR) all billets or bars shall be
issued from the same cast. The analytical samples shall be taken from the metal distribution system during
casting process after all elements were added including the grain refiner (if any).

At least three samples shall be taken for each cast. One sample shall be taken at the start of pouring, one
approximately halfway through pouring, and one at the end.

When the analysis is carried out by emission spectrometry at least two determinations shall be made on each
sample. The sample result shall be the arithmetic mean of the results of the determinations. The final result
shall be the arithmetic mean of the results of the samples.

For release, each sample shall meet the specified composition limits (see 5.4.2). If not, an agreement shall be
found between manufacturer and purchaser.

The manufacturer shall determine and periodically check the analytical accuracy of each element analysed.

6.2 Thermal treatment control

The manufacturer shall take suitable measures to ensure the quality and consistency of thermal treatment, if
any, especially by process control, adoption of quality assurance procedures and adequate controls on
products.

6.3 Mechanical properties

If the tensile testing is specified when ordering, it shall be performed in accordance with EN 1 0002-1 with the
following additional requirement.

Only the values of tensile strength ( R m ) and per cent elongation after break ( A %) shall be reported, measured
on a test piece with an initial gauge length of 1 00 mm.

NOTE 1 Other gauge length can be used after agreement between manufacturer and purchaser.

NOTE 2 On a drawing stock of diameter more than 1 5 mm, it can be necessary to machine a test piece (to be specified
at the time of placing the order).

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Before determination of compliance, tensile strength values shall be rounded to the nearest 1 MPa in
accordance with Annex A.

6.4 Surface appearance

Visual inspection of surface appearance shall be carried out without the use of an auxiliary optical instrument
(magnifying glass or binocular microscope), ensuring that the requirements of 5.4.4 are met.

6.5 Other tests

Other inspection and testing methods can be requested either in the case of specific standards (for instance
electrical conductivity for drawing stock used in electrical applications, see EN 1 71 5-2) or after agreement
between manufacturer and purchaser.

7 Delivery documents and inspection documents

7.1 Certificate of mass and analysis
The supplier shall provide with each delivery a certificate of mass and analysis which shall contain the
following information:
a) the name and address of the supplying company and the manufacturer plant;
b) the name and address of the purchaser;
c) the description of the product in accordance with 4 a), b), c), d) and f);
d) the cast numbers, the number of coils per cast, for each cast, the actual analysis of the elements in the
sequence specified by EN 573-3 (according to the requirements of specific standards EN 1 71 5-2,
EN 1 71 5-3 and EN 1 71 5-4);
e) total delivered net mass.

7.2 Inspection certificate

Unless otherwise indicated on the order, the supplier shall deliver an inspection certificate 3.1 according to
EN 1 0204 with at least the result of chemical analysis and the obtained mechanical properties.

8 Marking
Each coil shall be provided with a label indicating:
 the name of supplying company;
 the name of manufacturer and production plant;
 the identification of the alloy;
 the temper of delivery;
 the nominal diameter of drawing stock;
 the identification number of coil referring especially to the cast number;

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 the net mass of coil.

The label shall be weather resistant and resistant to sunlight. It shall be securely fixed to the coil.

The information on the label shall be unaffected by weather and sunlight.

The label shall be visible from outside.

9 Packaging, transport and storage

9.1 Packaging
The packaging of coils shall take into account the normal rules for safety during transportation and handling.

The standard form of delivery shall be with the vertical axis on a wooden pallet bound by a sufficient number
of tight strips and with protection adapted to the mode of shipment, preventing any damage and preserving
the metal from adverse weather and dirt.

The size and the design of the pallets shall be such that, during transport, no surface damage can occur
between adjacent coils.

Another type of packaging, with the presentation of the coil on a horizontal axis, shall be subject to special
agreement between manufacturer and purchaser.

9.2 Transport and storage

The general conditions of transport and storage shall avoid any defect liable to prevent the subsequent
processing of the metal.

The transport shall prevent ingress of water. The product shall be stored in a covered area and protected from
sudden and wide variations in temperature, thus avoiding condensation, a potential source of corrosion and
drawing difficulties.

These conditions shall also be met by the supplier (if different from the manufacturer) and the purchaser, if
these parties take responsibility for transport and/or storage.

1 0 Complaints of non conformity

External and internal defects shall be liable to dispute only if they significantly affect the processing method or
the quality of the finished product.

In case of a complaint about the quality, the purchaser shall give the supplier the opportunity to check the
justification of his complaint.

Complaints about surface defects such as corrosion, dirt stains, shall be deemed inadmissible if the date of
complaint is more than one year after the date of delivery. In the case of a dispute over chemical composition,
the purchaser shall supply a sample of the drawing stock and if possible a sample of the processed product to
check the analysis.

The dispute can require recourse to an arbitration laboratory to perform any analyses. The manufacturer and
purchaser shall agree to designate this laboratory and the analytical method employed.

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Annex A
(normative)

Rules for rounding

In recording test results, the number representing the result of a test to determine a given property shall be
expressed to the same number of decimal places as the corresponding number in this European Standard,
except for elongation values which shall be recorded with one more decimal place.

The following rounding rules shall be used for determination of compliance with this European Standard:

a) when the figure immediately after the last figure to be retained is less than 5, the last figure to be retained
remains unchanged;

b) when the figure immediately after the last figure to be retained is greater than 5, or equal to 5 and
followed by at least one figure other than zero, the last figure to be retained is increased by one;

c) when the figure immediately after the last figure to be retained is equal to 5 and followed by zeros only,
the last figure to be retained remains unchanged if even and is increased by one if odd.

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