Designation: A 480/A 480M – 09

Standard Specification for

General Requirements for Flat-Rolled Stainless and Heat-
Resisting Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A 480/A 480M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.

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This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.

1. Scope* 2. Referenced Documents

1.1 This specification2 covers a group of general require- 2.1 ASTM Standards:3
ments that, unless otherwise specified in the purchase order or A 167 Specification for Stainless and Heat-Resisting
in an individual specification, shall apply to rolled steel plate, Chromium-Nickel Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip
sheet, and strip, under each of the following specifications A 176 Specification for Stainless and Heat-Resisting Chro-
issued by ASTM: Specifications A 167, A 176, A 240/A 240M, mium Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip
A 263, A 264, A 265, A 666, A 693, A 793, and A 895. A 240/A 240M Specification for Chromium and
1.2 In the case of conflict between a requirement of a Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip
product specification and a requirement of this specification, for Pressure Vessels and for General Applications
the product specification shall prevail. In the case of conflict A 262 Practices for Detecting Susceptibility to Intergranu-
between a requirement of the product specification or a lar Attack in Austenitic Stainless Steels
requirement of this specification and a more stringent require- A 263 Specification for Stainless Chromium Steel-Clad
ment of the purchase order, the purchase order shall prevail. Plate
The purchase order requirements shall not take precedence if A 264 Specification for Stainless Chromium-Nickel Steel-
they, in any way, violate the requirements of the product Clad Plate
specification or this specification; for example, by waiving a A 265 Specification for Nickel and Nickel-Base Alloy-Clad
test requirement or by making a test requirement less stringent. Steel Plate
1.3 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units A 342/A 342M Test Methods for Permeability of Feebly
are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the Magnetic Materials
SI units are shown in brackets, except that when A 480M is A 370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing
specified, Annex A3 shall apply for the dimensional tolerances of Steel Products
and not the bracketed SI values in Annex A2. The values stated A 666 Specification for Annealed or Cold-Worked Austen-
in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each itic Stainless Steel Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Flat Bar
system must be used independently of the other. Combining A 693 Specification for Precipitation-Hardening Stainless
values from the two systems may result in nonconformance and Heat-Resisting Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip
with the specification. A 700 Practices for Packaging, Marking, and Loading
1.4 This specification and the applicable material specifica- Methods for Steel Products for Shipment
tions are expressed in both inch-pound and SI units. However, A 751 Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology for
unless the order specifies the applicable “M” specification Chemical Analysis of Steel Products
designation [SI units], the material shall be furnished in A 763 Practices for Detecting Susceptibility to Intergranu-
inch-pound units. lar Attack in Ferritic Stainless Steels
A 793 Specification for Rolled Floor Plate, Stainless Steel
A 895 Specification for Free-Machining Stainless Steel
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel,
Plate, Sheet, and Strip
Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
A01.17 on Flat-Rolled and Wrought Stainless Steel.
Current edition approved April 1, 2009. Published April 2009. Originally
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approved in 1962. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as A 480/A 480M – 08b. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications see related Specifi- Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
cation SA – 480 in Section II of that Code. the ASTM website.

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A 923 Test Methods for Detecting Detrimental Intermetallic 4.1.7.1 Thickness shall be ordered to decimal or fractional
Phase in Duplex Austenitic/Ferritic Stainless Steels thickness. The use of the gage number is discouraged as being
E 140 Hardness Conversion Tables for Metals Relationship an archaic term of limited usefulness not having general
Among Brinell Hardness, Vickers Hardness, Rockwell agreement on meaning. The gage number shall not be a basis
Hardness, Superficial Hardness, Knoop Hardness, and for rejection.
Scleroscope Hardness 4.1.7.2 Thickness, width, and length, when applicable,
2.2 AIAG Standard:4 should be ordered in the same units, for example, 0.060 in. by
B-5 Primary Metals Identification Tag Application Standard 48 in. by 120 in. [1.52 mm by 1219 mm by 3048 mm].
2.3 ANSI Standard:5 4.1.8 Edge, strip only (see Section 14 for Cold-Rolled
Accredited Standards Committee X 12, (ANSI ASC X12) Strip),
2.4 Federal Standard:6 4.1.9 Type or UNS designation, refer to the applicable
Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies) material specification,
2.5 Military Standards:6 4.1.10 Specification designation and date of issue,
MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage 4.1.11 Additions to specification or special requirements,
MIL-STD-163 Steel Mill Products, Preparation for Ship- 4.1.12 Restrictions (if desired) on methods for determining
ment and Storage yield strength (see appropriate footnote to mechanical proper-
ties table of the basic material specification),
3. Terminology 4.1.13 Marking requirements (see Section 25),
3.1 Definitions: 4.1.14 Preparation for delivery (see Section 25), and
3.1.1 Plate, sheet, strip, and cold work as used in this 4.1.15 Magnetic permeability test (when required). Refer to
specification apply to the following: Section 19.
3.1.2 plate—material 3⁄16 in. [5.00 mm] and over in thick- NOTE 1—A typical ordering description is as follows: 200 pieces,
ness and over 10 in. [250 mm] in width. Finishes for plate are stainless steel sheets, 0.060 in. by 48 in. by 120 in., Type 410 No. 2B
actually shown in Section 13. finish, ASTM A 176-XX.
3.1.3 sheet—material under 3⁄16 in. [5.00 mm] in thickness
5. Process
and 24 in. [600 mm] and over in width. Finishes for sheet are
actually shown in Section 11. 5.1 The steel shall be manufactured/produced by the follow-
3.1.4 strip—cold-rolled material under 3⁄16 in. [5.00 mm] in ing or as specified in the applicable material specification.
thickness and under 24 in. [600 mm] in width. Finishes are 5.1.1 The steel shall be made by one of the following
detailed in Section 12 for strip, and strip edges in Section 14 processes: electric-arc, electric-induction, or other suitable
for Cold-Rolled Strip. processes.
3.1.5 cold work—the changing of mechanical properties by 5.1.2 If a specific type of melting is required by the
work hardening. purchaser, it shall be so specified on the purchase order.
6. Heat Analysis
4. Ordering Information
6.1 Methods and practices relating to chemical analysis
4.1 It is the responsibility of the purchaser to specify all shall be in accordance with Test Methods, Practices, and
requirements that are necessary for material ordered under this Terminology A 751.
specification. Such requirements may include, but are not 6.2 An analysis of each heat shall be made by the steel
limited to, the following: producer to determine the percentages of the elements specified
4.1.1 Quantity (weight and number of pieces), in the applicable material specification. This analysis shall be
4.1.2 Name of material (stainless steel), made from a test sample taken during the pouring of the melt,
4.1.3 Condition (hot-rolled, cold-rolled, annealed, heat- or from the in-process product later in the manufacturing flow.
treated), 6.2.1 The heat analysis shall conform to the chemical
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and Section 13 for Plates). In the case of polished finishes, ordered, as listed in the applicable product specification.
specify whether one or both sides are to be polished, 6.2.2 All commercial metals contain small amounts of
4.1.5 Temper (if the applicable material specification re- elements other than those which are specified. It is neither
quires this detail), practical nor necessary to specify limits for unspecified ele-
4.1.6 Form (plate, sheet, or strip), ments, whether intentionally added unspecified elements, re-
4.1.7 Dimensions (thickness, width, length), sidual elements, or trace elements, that can be present. The
producer is permitted to analyze for unspecified elements and
is permitted to report such analyses. The presence of an
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Suite 200, Southfield, MI 48033, http://www.aiag.org. element shall not be a basis for rejection, unless the presence of
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that metal, for the type and quality ordered.
Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5098, http:// 6.2.3 The purchaser is permitted to require in the purchase
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in the product specification. Such a requirement for an element process when the purchase order requires either a specific type
not listed in the product specification, when acknowledged in of melting or requires that the melting process used is to be
the order acceptance, shall be treated as a specified element, reported.
with determination of chemical analysis and reporting of that 8.1.1 The report shall indicate the type of steel. If certifying
analysis. that the material conforms to the requirements for more than
6.2.4 The purchaser is permitted to make the requirements one type of steel, the manufacturer may indicate each type of
for any element more stringent, that is, require higher mini- steel on the report, or may issue a separate report for each type
mums for elements having minimum requirements or ranges of steel.
with minimum requirements, or requiring lower maximums for 8.2 A signature is not required on the report. However, the
elements having specified maximums, or ranges with maxi- document shall clearly identify the organization submitting the
mums. The purchaser is not permitted to make chemical report. Not withstanding the absence of a signature, the
requirements less stringent. organization submitting the document is responsible for its
6.2.5 Analysis limits shall be established for specific content.
elements rather than groups of elements, including but not 8.3 A material test report, certificate of inspection, or similar
limited to all others, rare earths, and balance, unless all document printed from or used in electronic form from an
elements in such a group are similar in technical effect and are electronic data interchange (EDI) transmission shall be re-
associated in typical methods of chemical analysis. garded as having the same validity as a counterpart printed in
6.3 The steel shall not contain an unspecified element for the certifiers’ facility. The content of the EDI transmitted
the ordered grade to the extent that the steel conforms to the document must meet the requirements of the invoked ASTM
requirements of another grade for which that element is a standard(s) and conform to any existing EDI agreement be-
specified element having a required minimum content. For this tween the purchaser and the supplier. Notwithstanding the
requirement, a grade is defined as an alloy described individu- absence of a signature, the organization submitting the EDI
ally and identified by its own UNS designation in a table of transmission is responsible for the content of the report.
chemical requirements within this specification or any specifi- 8.4 When finished material is supplied to a purchase order
cation listed within the scope as being covered by the specifi- specifying the product specification, the organization supply-
cation. ing that material shall provide the purchaser with a copy of the
6.4 The producer is not permitted to certify that material is original manufacturer’s test report.
in compliance with an ASTM product specification when the NOTE 2—Notwithstanding the absence of a signature, the organization
purchase order has required that the material contain as a submitting the report is responsible for the content of the report.
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minimum or range an element that is neither a specified NOTE 3—The industry definition as invoked here is: EDI is the
element nor an intentionally added unspecified element for the computer-to-computer exchange of business information in a standard
ordered grade in accordance with the definitions of Test format such as ANSI ASC X 12.
Methods, Practices, and Terminology A 751. 8.4.1 When the original manufacturer’s test report was
provided by EDI to the organization supplying the finished
7. Product Analysis
material to the purchaser, the organization supplying the
7.1 The purchaser is permitted to perform a product analysis finished material shall provide to the purchaser a printed form
(formerly check analysis) to verify the identity of the finished of the original test report or shall retransmit the test report by
material representing each heat or lot. Such analysis shall be EDI to the purchaser. In either case, the test report shall be
made by any of the commonly accepted methods that will complete with the full identification of the original manufac-
positively identify the material. turer and with all data provided on the test report of the original
7.2 The chemical composition determined in accordance manufacturer.
with 7.1 shall conform to the limits of the material specification
within the tolerances of Table A1.1, unless otherwise specified 9. Permitted Variations in Dimensions and Weight
in the applicable material specification or the purchase order. 9.1 Sheet, strip, and plate shall conform to the permitted
The allowable variation of a particular element in a single variations in thickness, width, length and flatness, and other
sample for product analysis is permitted to be either above or properties when specified, as listed in Annex A2 and Annex A3
below the specified range. However, percentages must exhibit for A 480 and A 480M respectively, for the ordered product
the same tendencies in all samples; that is, the several form, or as agreed upon by seller and user and specified in the
determinations of any individual element in a heat shall not purchase order.
vary both above and below the specified range.
10. Workmanship
8. Material Test Report and Certification 10.1 The material shall be of uniform quality consistent
8.1 A report of the results of all tests required by the product with good manufacturing and inspection practices. The steel
specification shall be supplied to the purchaser. This material shall have no imperfections of a nature or degree, for the type
test report shall reference the product specification designation and quality ordered, that will adversely affect the stamping,
and year date indicating that the material was manufactured, forming, machining, or fabrication of finished parts.
sampled, tested, and inspected in accordance with requirements 10.2 Sheet, Strip, and Plate—For sheet, and strip with No.
of the product specification and has been found to meet those 1 finish and plate with hot-roll anneal or hot-roll anneal and
requirements. The material test report shall report the melting pickle finish it is permitted to grind to remove surface

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imperfections, provided such grinding does not reduce the higher than that of the annealed condition. Appearance will vary depend-
thickness or width at any point beyond the permissible varia- ing upon the starting finish, amount of cold work, and the alloy.
tions in dimensions. An iron free abrasive wheel shall be used Architectural Finishes—Sometimes described as a No. 5 finish, these
are a separate category and may be negotiated between buyer and seller,
for such grinding and shall be operated at a speed ample to as there are many techniques and finish variations available throughout the
ensure that defective areas are cleanly cut out. world.
11.1.10 Architectural finish, No. 5, or other proprietary
11. Finish for Sheet
names are special finishes.
11.1 The types of finish available on sheet products are: 11.1.11 Note 4 is not meant to be restrictive or to be used as
11.1.1 No. 1 Finish—Hot-rolled, annealed, and descaled. a basis for rejection but is intended to give general guidelines.
11.1.2 No. 2D Finish—Cold-rolled, dull finish. Various production methods may be used to obtain these
11.1.3 No. 2B Finish—Cold-rolled, bright finish. finishes.
11.1.3.1 Bright Annealed Finish—A bright cold-rolled fin- 11.1.12 Sheets can be produced with one or two sides
ish retained by final annealing in a controlled atmosphere polished. When polished on one side only, it is permitted to
furnace. rough grind the other side in order to obtain the necessary
11.1.4 No. 3 Finish—Intermediate polished finish, one or flatness.
both sides.
11.1.5 No. 4 Finish—General purpose polished finish, one 12. Finish for Strip
or both sides.
11.1.6 No. 6 Finish—Dull satin finish, Tampico brushed, 12.1 The various types of finish procurable on cold-rolled
one or both sides. strip products are:
11.1.7 No. 7 Finish—High luster finish. 12.1.1 No. 1 Finish—Cold-rolled to specified thickness,
11.1.8 No. 8 Finish—Mirror finish. annealed, and descaled.
11.1.9 TR Finish—Cold-worked to obtain specified proper- 12.1.2 No. 2 Finish—Same as No. 1 Finish, followed by a
ties. final light cold-roll pass, generally on highly polished rolls.
12.1.3 Bright Annealed Finish—A bright cold-rolled finish
NOTE 4—Explanation of Sheet Finishes: retained by final annealing in a controlled atmosphere furnace.
No. 1—Commonly referred to as hot-rolled annealed and pickled or 12.1.4 TR Finish—Cold-worked to obtain specified proper-
descaled. This is a dull, nonreflective finish. ties.
No. 2D—A smooth, nonreflective cold-rolled annealed and pickled or 12.1.5 Polished Finish—Stainless steel strip is also avail-
descaled finish. This nondirectional finish is favorable for retention of
lubricants in deep drawing applications.
able in polished finishes such as No. 3 and No. 4, which are
No. 2B—A smooth, moderately reflective cold-rolled annealed and explained in Note 4.
pickled or descaled finish typically produced by imparting a final light NOTE 5—Explanation of Strip Finishes:
cold-rolled pass using polished rolls. This general-purpose finish is more No. 1—Appearance of this finish varies from dull gray matte finish to
readily polished than No. 1 or 2D finishes. Product with 2B finish is a fairly reflective surface, depending largely upon composition. This finish
normally supplied in the annealed plus lightly cold-rolled condition unless is used for severely drawn or formed parts, as well as for applications
a tensile-rolled product is specified. where the brighter No. 2 Finish is not required, such as parts for heat
Bright Annealed Finish —A smooth, bright, reflective finish typically resistance.
produced by cold rolling followed by annealing in a protective atmosphere No. 2—This finish has a smoother and more reflective surface, the
so as to prevent oxidation and scaling during annealing. appearance of which varies with composition. This is a general purpose
No. 3—A linearly textured finish that may be produced by either finish, widely used for household and automotive trim, tableware, utensils,
mechanical polishing or rolling. Average surface roughness (Ra) may trays, etc.
generally be up to 40 micro-inches. A skilled operator can generally blend Bright Annealed Finish—See Note 4.
this finish. Surface roughness measurements differ with different instru- TR Finish—See Note 4.
ments, laboratories, and operators. There may also be overlap in measure-
ments of surface roughness for both No. 3 and No. 4 finishes. 13. Finish for Plates
No. 4—A linearly textured finish that may be produced by either 13.1 The types of finish available on plates are:
mechanical polishing or rolling. Average surface roughness (Ra) may
13.1.1 Hot-Rolled or Cold-Rolled, and Annealed or Heat
generally be up to 25 micro-inches. A skilled operator can generally blend
this finish. Surface roughness measurements differ with different instru- Treated—Scale not removed, an intermediate finish. Use of
ments, laboratories, and operators. There may also be overlap in measure- plates in this condition is generally confined to heat-resisting
ments of surface roughness for both No. 3 and No. 4 finishes. applications. Scale impairs corrosion resistance.
No. 6—This finish has a soft, satin appearance typically produced by 13.1.2 Hot-Rolled or Cold-Rolled, and Annealed or Heat
tampico brushing a No. 4 finish. Treated, and Blast Cleaned or Pickled—Condition and finish
No. 7—Has a high degree of reflectivity. It is produced by buffing a commonly preferred for corrosion-resisting and most heat-
finely ground surface, but the grit lines are not removed. It is chiefly used resisting applications, essentially a No. 1 Finish.
for architectural or ornamental purposes.
13.1.3 Hot-Rolled or Cold-Rolled, and Annealed or Heat
No. 8—This is a highly reflective, smooth finish typically produced by
polishing with successively finer grit abrasives, then buffing. Typically,
Treated, and Surface Cleaned and Polished—Polish finish is
very faint buff of polish lines may still be visible on the final product. generally No. 4 Finish.
Blending after part assembly may be done with buffing. 13.1.4 Hot-Rolled or Cold-Rolled, and Annealed or Heat
TR Finish—The finish resulting from the cold-rolling of an annealed Treated, and Descaled, and Temper Passed—Smoother finish
and descaled or bright annealed product to obtain mechanical properties for specialized applications.
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13.1.5 Hot-Rolled or Cold-Rolled, and Annealed or Heat 15.3 Duplex Types—The duplex types shall be solution
Treated, and Descaled; and Cold-Rolled, and Annealed or annealed in accordance with Table A1.2.
Heat Treated, and Descaled, and Optionally Temper Passed— 15.4 Martensitic and Ferritic Types:
Smooth finish with greater freedom from surface imperfections 15.4.1 The chromium steels (S32803, 400 Series, S40945,
than in 13.1.4. S41045, S41050, S41500, S43932, S44400, S44635, S44660,
S44700, S44735, S44800, XM-27, and XM-33) shall be heat
14. Edges for Cold-Rolled Strip treated in such a manner as to satisfy all the requirements for
14.1 The types of edges available on strip products are: mechanical and bending properties specified in the applicable
14.1.1 No. 1 Edge—A rolled edge, either round or square as material specification and (except for 400 Series, S41050, and
specified. S41500) to provide for adequate resistance to intergranular
14.1.2 No. 3 Edge—An edge produced by slitting. attack.
14.1.3 No. 5 Edge—An approximately square edge pro- 15.4.2 For S41500, heat to 1750°F [955°C] minimum, air
duced by rolling or filing after slitting. cool to 200°F [93°C] or lower prior to any optional interme-
diate temper and prior to final temper. The final temper shall be
15. Heat Treatment between 1050°F [566°C] and 1150°F [621°C].
15.1 The heat treatments shown in this section are to be 16. Number of Tests
followed unless otherwise specified in the applicable material 16.1 Unless otherwise specified by the applicable material
specification. Heat treatment thermal cycles shall be separate specification or by agreement between the seller and the
from other thermal processing cycles; for example, in-process purchaser to perform a greater number of tests, the following
thermal cycles are not permitted as a substitute for the separate number of tests are to be performed.
annealing cycle. 16.1.1 In the case of plate, sheet, and strip produced in coil
15.2 Austenitic Types: form, two or more hardness tests (one from each end of the
15.2.1 The material shall be solution annealed to meet the coil); one bend test, when required; one permeability test, when
mechanical property requirements of the applicable material required; and one or more tension tests shall be made on
specification unless otherwise stated in the material specifica- specimens taken from each coil. If the hardness difference
tion. between the two ends of the coil exceeds 5 HRB, or equivalent,
15.2.2 Except as indicated in Table A1.2, Series 300, or if the material is temper rolled, tensile properties must be
XM-15, N08800, S30415, S30815, S31725, S31726, and determined on both coil ends.
S32615 austenitic chromium-nickel steels, when specified on 16.1.2 In the case of plate, sheet, or strip produced in cut
the purchase order, shall be capable of meeting the test for lengths, one tension test; two tension tests if the material is
resistance to intergranular corrosion specified in 18.2. temper rolled (one tension test for single piece lots); one bend
15.2.3 For grades stabilized with titanium or columbium, test when required, and one or more hardness tests shall be
refer to Note 6. made on each 100 or less pieces of the same heat and nominal
NOTE 6—Solution-annealing temperatures above 1950°F [1066°C] can thickness rolled separately or continuously and heat treated
impair the resistance to intergranular corrosion after subsequent exposure within the same operating period, either as a lot or continu-
to sensitizing conditions in the stabilized grades, Types 309Cb, 309HCb, ously.
310Cb, 310HCb, 316Ti, 316Cb, 321, 321H, 347, 347H, 348, 348H,
S35135, and S35125. When intergranular corrosion is of concern, the NOTE 7—The term continuously, as applied to heat treatment, is meant
purchaser should specify the corrosion test of 18.2 (to be conducted on to describe a heat-treating operation in which one cut length follows
sensitized specimens). The manufacturer is permitted, if necessary, use a another through the furnace. Interspersement of different melts is permis-
lower temperature resolution anneal or a stabilization anneal after a high sible if they are of approximately the same nominal thickness and are heat
temperature solution anneal in order to meet corrosion test requirements. treated in the same operating period and under the same conditions (time
Consideration should be given to the corrosive media before using a and temperature).
stabilization anneal at less than 1800°F [982°C], as such treatment is not 16.1.3 One intergranular corrosion test, when required, shall
equally effective for all media.
be selected from each heat and thickness subjected to the same
15.2.4 For the stabilized H types, it is noted that the heat heat treatment practice. It is permitted to obtain such speci-
treatment requirements shown in Table A1.2 differ as a mens from specimens selected for mechanical testing.
function of whether the material was cold worked or hot
finished. 17. Test Specimens
15.2.5 The chromium-manganese-nickel types (201, 202, 17.1 Tension Test:
S20103, S20400, S20153, S21800, XM-17, XM-18, XM-19, 17.1.1 Tension test specimens shall be taken from finished
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XM-29, and XM-31) shall be solution annealed to meet the material and shall be selected in either or both longitudinal and
mechanical property requirements of the applicable material transverse direction. The tension test specimen shall conform
specification and, to exhibit adequate resistance to intergranu- to the appropriate sections of Test Methods and Definitions
lar corrosion (see 18.2). For S20161, the heat treatment is A 370, unless otherwise specified in the applicable material
specified in Table A1.2. specification or agreed upon by the seller and the purchaser.
15.2.5.1 Note that some of these types contain high carbon 17.1.2 The testing speed between the yield strength and the
content that can adversely affect resistance to intergranular fracture of the specimen, shall be conducted at a constant strain
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inclusive, per inch [25.40 mm] of gage length per minute, or at 17.3.6 In the case of plates over 1 in. [25.4 mm] in
a crosshead speed that will give a strain rate within this range. thickness, bend tests must be agreed upon between the seller
For the purposes of this specification, the rate of strain shall be and the purchaser.
determined by a strain-rate pacer, indicator, or controller, or by 17.3.7 The bend test specimen shall withstand cold bending
dividing the unit elongation by the elapsed time from yield through the angle specified in the applicable material specifi-
strength to fracture. cation without cracking on the outside of the bent portion.
17.2 Hardness Test—It is permitted to perform hardness 17.4 The bend shall be made over a diameter equal to the
tests on the grip ends of the tension specimens before they are number of thicknesses of flat stock shown in the applicable
subjected to the tension test. material specification or over a single piece of flat stock equal
17.2.1 Unless otherwise specified in the purchase order, the to the number of thicknesses shown in the applicable material
manufacturer may use an alternate hardness test procedure specification; or as follows:
when material size or form dictates. Hardness conversion shall 17.4.1 Material up to and including 3⁄8 in. [9.5 mm] in
be done using the applicable tables in Test Methods and thickness shall be bent over a piece (or pieces) of flat stock that
Definitions A 370. When the material is too thin to allow has the same nominal thickness of the material being tested
hardness testing using any of the Rockwell superficial hardness (1T), allowing the test material to form its natural curvature.
tests, the hardness requirement is waived. 17.4.2 Material over 3⁄8 in. [9.5 mm] and up to and
17.3 Bend Test: including 1 in [25.4 mm] in thickness shall be bent over a piece
(or pieces) of flat stock equalling two times the thickness of the
17.3.1 Bend test specimens (when required) shall be taken
material being tested (2T), allowing the test material to form its
from finished material and shall be selected in the transverse
natural curvature.
direction or as indicated in the applicable material specification
or as agreed upon by the seller and the purchaser. In the case 18. Special Tests
of transverse bend test specimens, the axis of bend shall be 18.1 If other tests are required, the methods and acceptance
parallel to the direction of rolling. criteria shall be agreed upon between the seller and the
17.3.2 Bend test specimens from sheet and strip product purchaser and specified on the purchase order.
shall be the full thickness of the material and approximately 1 18.2 Resistance to Intergranular Corrosion:
in. [25.4 mm] in width. It is permitted to round the edges of the 18.2.1 The intergranular corrosion test, Practice E of Prac-
test specimen to a radius equal to one half the specimen tices A 262, is not required unless it is specified on the
thickness. purchase order. All austenitic chromium-nickel types except
17.3.3 The width of strip for which bend tests can be made the H types are expected to be capable of passing this test.
is subject to practical limitations on the length of the bend test However, it is not necessary to actually run the test unless it is
specimen. For narrow strip, the following widths can be tested: specified on the purchase order. Note that Practices A 262
Minimum Strip Width and Mini- requires the test to be performed on sensitized specimens in the
mum Specimen Length for Bend low-carbon and stabilized types and on specimens representa-
Strip thickness, in. [mm] Tests, in. [mm]
tive of the as-shipped condition for other types. In the case of
0.100 [2.5] and under ⁄ [12.7]
12 low-carbon types containing 3 % or more molybdenum in their
Over 0.100 [2.5] to specified composition, the applicability of the sensitizing
0.140 [3.5], excl. 1 [25.4]
0.140 [3.5] and over 11⁄2 [38.1] treatment prior to testing shall be a matter for negotiation
between the seller and the purchaser. When specified, all flat
Bend test specimens shall be of any suitable length over the rolled products of the chromium-nickel series (300 series) in
specified minimum length. thickness up to and including 2 in. [50.8 mm] nominal size
17.3.4 Bend test specimens taken from plates shall be in full shall be capable of passing the intergranular corrosion test in
thickness of the material up to and including 1⁄2 in. [12.7 mm] the as shipped condition. In the case of heavier plates of types
in thickness, of suitable length, and between 1 and 2 in [25.4 other than 304L, 304LN, 309Cb, 310Cb, 316Cb, 316L, 316LN,
and 50.8 mm] in width. It is permitted to remove the sheared 316Ti, 317L, 321, 347, 348, S31725, and S31726, the appli-
edges to a depth of at least 1⁄8 in. [3.2 mm] and it is permitted cability of this test shall be a matter for negotiation between the
to smooth the sides with a file. It is permitted to break the seller and the purchaser.
corners of the cross section of the specimen with a file, but no 18.2.2 The H types are not normally subject to intergranular
appreciable rounding of the corners is permitted. corrosion tests. However, it is permitted to specify Practice E
17.3.5 In the case of plates over 1⁄2 in. [12.7 mm] in of Practices A 262 for Type 321H when intergranular corrosion
thickness, it is permitted to use bend test specimens, machined is of concern. In this case, the purchaser shall inform the seller
to 1 in. [25.4 mm] nominal width by 1⁄2 in. [12.7 mm] nominal and agree upon the requirements and these requirements shall
thickness and at least 6 in. [152.4 mm] in length. One surface, be so stated on the purchase order.
to be the outside surface in bending, shall be the original 18.2.3 Austenitic chromium-manganese-nickel types (201,
surface of the plate; however, surface preparation by light 202, XM-17, XM-18, XM-19, XM-29, XM-31, S20400, and
grinding is permitted. It is permitted to round the edges to a 1⁄16 S21800) are to be heat treated for intergranular corrosion
in. [1.6 mm] radius. When agreed by the seller and the resistance. When intergranular corrosion tests are required,
purchaser, it is permitted to modify the cross section to 1⁄2 in. they shall be as agreed upon between the seller and the
[12.7 mm] nominal square. purchaser.
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18.2.4 N08800 shall be heat treated for intergranular corro- 20.4 If the results of any test lot are not in conformance with
sion resistance. When intergranular corrosion tests are re- the requirements of the applicable material specification, the
quired, they shall be as agreed upon between the seller and producer is permitted the option of retreating such lots. The
purchaser. material shall be accepted if the results of retests on retreated
18.2.5 Corrosion tests are not normally required for the 400 material are within the specified requirements.
series types. Lower-carbon corrosion-resistant types (S44400, 20.5 If any specimens selected to represent any heat fail to
S44635, S44660, S44700, S44800, S44735, XM-27, and XM- meet any of the test requirements as specified in the applicable
33) are heat treated for resistance to corrosion. For S44400, material specification, it is permitted to reheat treat the material
S44635, S44660, S44700, S44800, S44735, XM-27, and XM- represented and resubmit it for testing.
33, intergranular corrosion testing of Practices A 763, Practice 20.6 If the product analysis fails to conform to the specified
X, Y, or Z shall be specified as agreed upon between the seller limits, analysis shall be made on a new sample. The results of
and the purchaser. this retest shall be within the specified requirements.
18.3 Detrimental Intermetallic Phases in Duplex Stainless
Steels—The tests for detrimental intermetallic phases in 21. Repair of Plate by Welding
wrought duplex stainless steels, Methods A, B, or C of Test 21.1 Repair of surface defects of plate, by welding, is
Methods A 923, are not required unless it is specified on the permitted unless prohibited by other specifications or purchase
purchase order. All duplex (austenitic-ferritic) types that are order requirements.
listed in Test Methods A 923 are expected to be capable of 21.2 Defect depth shall not exceed 1⁄3 of the nominal
passing these tests. However, it is not necessary to actually run thickness, and the total area shall not exceed 1 % of the plate
the tests unless specified on the purchase order. The applica- surface area, unless prior approval from the purchaser is
bility of these tests to duplex stainless steels not listed in Test obtained.
Methods A 923 shall be a matter for negotiation between the 21.3 Unacceptable imperfections shall be suitably prepared
seller and the purchaser. for welding by grinding or machining. Open clean defects,
such as pits or impressions, will not necessarily require
19. Test Methods preparation.
19.1 The properties enumerated in applicable specifications 21.4 The welding procedure and the welders or welding
shall be determined in accordance with the following ASTM operators shall be qualified in accordance with Section IX of
standards. the ASME Code.2
19.1.1 Tension Tests—Test Methods and Definitions A 370. 21.5 The welding consumables shall be suitable with the
19.1.2 Brinell Tests—Test Methods and Definitions A 370. plate.
19.1.3 Rockwell Hardness—Test Methods and Definitions 21.6 After repair welding, the welded area shall be ground
A 370. smooth and blended uniformly to the surrounding surface.
19.1.4 Hardness Equivalents—Tables E 140.
19.1.5 Intergranular Corrosion (when specified)— 22. Inspection
Practices A 262, Practices A 763. 22.1 Inspection of the material by the purchaser’s represen-
19.1.6 Permeability Test (when required)—Test Methods tative at the producing plant shall be made as agreed upon
A 342/A 342M. between the purchaser and the seller as part of the purchase
19.1.7 Charpy Impact Testing (when required)—Test Meth- order.
ods and Definitions A 370. 22.2 Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase
19.1.8 Intermetallic Phases (when specified)—Test Meth- order: (1) the seller is responsible for the performance of all the
ods A 923. inspection and test requirements in this specification, (2) the
seller is permitted to use own or other suitable facilities for the
20. Retests and Retreatment performance of the inspection and testing, and (3) the pur-
20.1 Retests are permitted in accordance with the provisions chaser shall have the right to perform any of the inspection and
of Test Methods and Definitions A 370. tests set forth in this specification. The manufacturer shall
20.2 If any test specimen shows defective machining or afford the purchaser’s inspector all reasonable facilities neces-
develops flaws, it is permitted to discard the flawed specimen sary to satisfy the inspector that the material is being furnished
and substitute another specimen. in accordance with the specification. Inspection by the pur-
20.2.1 If the percentage of elongation of any tension speci- chaser shall not interfere unnecessarily with the manufacturer.
men is less than that specified and any part of the fracture is
more than 3⁄4 in. [19.1 mm] from the center of the gage length 23. Rejection
of the 2 in. [50.8 mm] specimen or is outside the middle half 23.1 Unless otherwise specified, any rejection based on tests
of the gage length of an 8-in. [203.2-mm] specimen, as made in accordance with this specification shall be reported to
indicated by scribe marks placed on the specimen before the seller within 60 working days from the receipt of the
testing, a retest shall be allowed. material by the purchaser.
20.3 If a bend test specimen fails, due to conditions of 23.2 Material that shows injurious imperfections as de-
bending more severe than required by the specification, a retest scribed in Section 10 subsequent to its acceptance at the
shall be permitted, either on a duplicate specimen or on a purchaser’s works will be rejected and the seller shall be
remaining portion of the failed specimen. notified.
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24. Rehearing 25.1.1.3 Sheet, strip, and plate in coil form shall be marked
near the outside end of the coil. The inside of the coil shall also
24.1 Samples tested in accordance with this specification
be marked or shall have a tag or label attached and marked with
that represent rejected material shall be retained for three
the information of 25.1.1.1.
weeks from the date of the notification to the seller of the
25.1.1.4 Material less than 1⁄4 in. [6.4 mm] in thickness
rejection. In case of dissatisfaction with the results of the test,
shall not be marked with die stamps.
the seller is permitted to make claim for a rehearing within that
25.1.1.5 The manufacturer’s test identification number shall
time.
be legibly stamped on each test specimen, if to be shipped to
the customer.
25. Packaging, Marking, and Loading
25.1.1.6 Material that conforms completely with the re-
25.1 For Commercial Procurement: quirements of two types of steel within the ordering specifica-
25.1.1 Marking—Unless otherwise specified in the appli- tion is permitted to be marked as both types of steel provided
cable material specification or the purchase order, marking that the manufacturer is certifying the material as meeting the
shall be conducted as follows: requirements of each of the types of steel. Such marking, if
25.1.1.1 Sheet, strip, and plate shall be marked on one face, used, shall be part of the same marking as used for a single type
in the location indicated below with the specification designa- of steel, or shall be a separate but similar marking immediately
tion number, type of steel (type or UNS designation), material adjacent to the marking used for a single type of steel.
identification number, and the name or mark of the manufac- 25.1.1.7 The AIAG primary metals identification tag (AIAG
turer. For sheet, strip, and plate whose length and width B-5) is permitted to be used as an auxiliary method of
dimensions are both less than 24 in., each piece shall be identification in cases where a bar-coded identification tag is
marked with the type of steel and material identification desired. Use of this method shall be by agreement between
number. The specification and designation number, and name purchaser and supplier.
or mark of the manufacturer shall be marked on the piece(s) or 25.1.2 Packaging and Loading—Unless otherwise speci-
fied in the applicable material specification or the purchase
attached to the item or bundle. The characters shall be of such
order, packaging and loading shall be in accordance with the
size as to be clearly legible. The marking shall be sufficiently
procedures recommended by Practices A 700.
stable to withstand normal handling. Unless otherwise speci-
25.2 For U.S. Government Procurement:
fied by the purchaser, the marking, at the producers option, is
25.2.1 When specified in the contract or order, and for direct
permitted to be done with (a) marking fluid (if a specific
procurement by or direct shipment to the government, marking
maximum impurity limit of designated elements in the marking
for shipment shall be in accordance with Fed. Std. No. 123 for
fluid is required by the purchaser, it shall be so stated on the
civil agencies and MIL-STD-129 for military agencies.
purchase order), (b) low-stress blunt-nosed continuous or
25.2.2 When specified in the contract or order, material shall
low-stress blunt-nosed-interrupted-dot die stamp, (c) a vibra-
be preserved, packaged, and packed in accordance with the
tory tool with a minimum tip radius of 0.005 in. [0.1 mm], or
requirements of MIL-STD-163. The applicable levels shall be
(d) electrochemical etching.
as specified in the contract or order.
25.1.1.2 Flat sheet, strip in cut lengths, and plate shall be
marked in two places near the ends or shall be continuously 26. Keywords
line marked along one edge. For flat sheet, strip in cut lengths, 26.1 austenitic stainless steel; duplex stainless steel; ferritic
and plate whose length and width dimensions are both less than stainless steel; martensitic stainless steel; stainless steel; stain-
48 in., it is permitted to mark such pieces in only one place. less steel plate; stainless steel sheet; stainless steel strip

ANNEXES

(Mandatory Information)

A1. PRODUCT ANALYSIS TOLERANCES AND HEAT TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS

A1.1 Listed in Annex A1 are tables showing the permitted treatment requirements for types of stainless steel covered by
variations of composition for product analysis relative to product specifications that reference Specification A 480/
specified chemical requirements (Table A1.1) and the heat A 480M (Table A1.2).

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TABLE A1.1 Chemical Requirements (Product Analysis Tolerances)A
Tolerance Over the Tolerance Over the
Limit or Maximum of Maximum Limit or Limit or Maximum of Maximum Limit or
Elements Elements
Specified Range, % Under the Minimum Specified Range, % Under the Minimum
Limit Limit
Carbon to 0.010, incl 0.002 Titanium to 1.00, incl 0.05
over 0.010 to 0.030, incl 0.005 over 1.00 to 3.00, incl 0.07
over 0.030 to 0.20, incl 0.01
over 0.20 to 0.60, incl 0.02 Cobalt over 0.05 to 0.50, incl 0.01B
over 0.60 to 1.20, incl 0.03 over 0.50 to 2.00, incl 0.02
over 2.00 to 5.00, incl 0.05
Manganese to 1.00, incl 0.03
over 1.00 to 3.00, incl 0.04 Columbium plus to 1.50, incl 0.05
over 3.00 to 6.00, incl 0.05 tantalum
over 6.00 to 10.00, incl 0.06
over 10.00 to 15.00, incl 0.10
over 15.00 to 20.00, incl 0.15 Tantalum to 0.10, incl 0.02

Phosphorus to 0.040, incl 0.005 Copper to 0.50, incl 0.03

over 0.040 to 0.20, incl 0.010 over 0.50 to 1.00, incl 0.05
over 1.00 to 3.00, incl 0.10
Sulfur to 0.040, incl 0.005 over 3.00 to 5.00, incl 0.15
over 0.040 to 0.20, incl 0.010 over 5.00 to 10.00, incl 0.20
over 0.20 to 0.50, incl 0.020
Aluminum to 0.15, incl −0.005, +0.01
Silicon to 1.00, incl 0.05 over 0.15 to 0.50, incl 0.05
over 1.00 to 3.00, incl 0.10 over 0.50 to 2.00, incl 0.10
over 3.00 to 6.00, incl 0.15

Chromium over 4.00 to 10.00, incl 0.10

over 10.00 to 15.00, incl 0.15 Nitrogen to 0.02, incl 0.005
over 15.00 to 20.00, incl 0.20 over 0.02 to 0.19, incl 0.01
over 20.00 to 30.00, incl 0.25 over 0.19 to 0.25, incl 0.02
over 0.25 to 0.35, incl 0.03
Nickel to 1.00, incl 0.03 over 0.35 to 0.45, incl 0.04
over 1.00 to 5.00, incl 0.07 over 0.45 to 0.55, incl 0.05
over 5.00 to 10.00, incl 0.10 Tungsten to 1.00, incl 0.03
over 10.00 to 20.00, incl 0.15 over 1.00 to 2.00, incl 0.05
over 20.00 to 30.00, incl 0.20
Vanadium to 0.50, incl 0.03
Molybdenum over 0.20 to 0.60, incl 0.03 over 0.50 to 1.50, incl 0.05
over 0.60 to 2.00, incl 0.05
over 2.00 to 8.00, incl 0.10 Selenium all 0.03
A
This table does not apply to heat analysis.
B
Product analysis limits for cobalt under 0.05 % have not been established, and the manufacturer should be consulted for those limits.
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TABLE A1.2 Heat Treatment Requirements
Designation/Type TemperatureA Cooling/Testing
Requirements
Austenitic (Chromium-Nickel) (Chromium-Nickel-Manganese)
B
All Cr-Ni steels except as listed below 1900°F [1040°C]
C
302, S30215, S30452, S30615, 308, 309, 309Cb, 1900°F [1040°C]
310, 310Cb, S32615, S33228, S38100
C
304H, 309H, 310H, 316H 1900°F [1040°C]
309HCb, 310HCb, 321H, 347H, 348H
C
Cold Worked 2000°F [1095°C]
C
Hot Finished 1925°F [1050°C]
C
S31060 1975° to 2160°F [1080° to 1180°C]
C
S35115 2000°F (1095°C)
C
N08811 2100°F [1150°C]
C
N08020 1700° to 1850°F [925° to 1010°C]
C
N08367 2025°F [1105°C]
C
N08700 2000°F [1095°C]
C
N08810 2050°F [1120°C]
C
N08904 2000°F [1095°C]
C
N08926 2010°F [1100°C]
C
S31277 2050°F [1120°C]
C
S20161 1900° to 2000°F [1040° to 1095°C]
C
S30600, S30601 2010° to 2140°F [1100° to 1170°C]
C
S31254, S31266, S32050, S32654 2100°F [1150°C]
C
S32053 1975 to 2155°F [1080 to 1180°C]
C
S31727 1975 to 2155°F [1080 to 1180°C]
C
S33228 2050 to 2160°F [1120 to 1180°C]
C
S34565 2050° to 2140°F [1120° to 1170°C]
C
S20431 1900° to 2010°F [1040° to 1100°C]
C
S20432 1900° to 2010°F [1040° to 1100°C]
C
S20433 1900° to 2010°F [1040° to 1100°C]
C
S30530 1900° to 2100°F [1040° to 1150°C]
C
S35315 2010°F [1100°C]
Duplex (Austenitic-Ferritic)
C
S31200, S31803, S32001, S32550 1900°F [1040°C]
C
S31260 1870° to 2010°F [1020° to 1100°C]
C
S32003 1850°F [1010°C]
C
S32101 1870°F [1020°C]
C
S32202 1800° to 1975°F [980° to 1080°C]
D
S32205 1900°F [1040°C]
C
S32304 1800°F [980°C]
C
S32506 1870 to 2050°F [1020 to 1120°C]
C
S32520 1975 to 2050°F [1080 to 1120°C]
C
S32750 1880° to 2060°F [1025° to 1125°C]

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S32760 2010°F [1100°C]
C
S32900 1750° 6 25°F [955° 6 15°C]
C
S32906 1900° to 2100°F [1040° to 1150°C]
C
S32950 1850° 6 25°F [1010° 6 15°C]
C
S39274 1925 to 2100°F [1050 to 1150°C]
A
Minimum, unless otherwise indicated.
B
Quenched in water or rapidly cooled by other means at a rate sufficient to prevent reprecipitation of carbides, as demonstrable by the capability of passing the test
for resistance to intergranular corrosion specified in 18.2.
C
Quenched in water or rapidly cooled by other means.
D
Quenched in water, except that coiled product heat treated in a continuous annealing line shall be water quenched or rapidly cooled by other means.

A2. PERMITTED VARIATIONS IN DIMENSIONS, ETC.—INCH-POUND UNITS

A2.1 Listed in Annex A2 are tables showing the permis- shown in brackets within Annex A2, shall apply to A 480, but
sible variations in dimensions expressed in inch-pound units of shall not apply to A 480M. Requirements for A 480M are given
measurement. These requirements, including the SI units in Annex A3.

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A2.1.1 The dimensional tolerances are grouped by produc- TABLE A2.4 Permitted Variations in Flatness of Cold-Rolled,
tion method (hot rolling or cold rolling, with or without Narrow, Coil-Processed Product as Cut Lengths
coiling), product width (narrow (<24 in. [610 mm]) or wide Tolerances for variations of flatness cold-rolled products, narrow, coil-
processed product as cut lengths shall be identical to the tolerances for cold-
($24 in. [610 mm])), and by product dimension addressed. rolled, wide, coil-processed product as listed in Table A2.8 unless otherwise
agreed upon by seller and purchaser and specified in the purchase order.
A2.2 Cold-Rolled Narrow (<24 in. [610 mm] width) Coil-
Processed Product—For thickness, width, length, and flatness
tolerance tables, refer to Tables A2.1-A2.4.

TABLE A2.1 Permitted Variations in Thickness for Cold-Rolled, Narrow, Coil-Processed Product as Coils and Cut Lengths

NOTE 1—Thickness measurements are taken at least 3⁄8 in. [9.52 mm] in from the edge of the product, except on widths less than 1 in. [25.4 mm] the
measurements should be taken at least 1⁄8 in. [3.18 mm] from the product edge.
NOTE 2—The tolerances in this table include crown tolerances.
Thickness Tolerances, for the Thickness and Widths Given, Over and Under, in. [mm]
Width (w ), in. [mm]

Specified Thickness, in. [mm] ⁄ [4.76] to

3 16 Over 6 [152] to Over 12 [305] to
6 [152], incl 12 [305], incl 24 [610], excl
w # 6 [152] 6 [152] < w # 12 [305] 12 [305] < w # 24 [610]
Thickness TolerancesA
0.002 [0.05] to 0.005 [0.13], excl 10 % 10 % 10 %
0.005 [0.13] to 0.010 [0.25] , incl. 0.0006 [0.015] 0.0008 [0.020] 0.001 [0.025]
Over 0.010 [0.25] to 0.012 [0.30], incl 0.001 [0.025] 0.001 [0.025] 0.001 [0.025]
Over 0.012 [0.30] to 0.015 [0.40], incl 0.001 [0.025] 0.0015 [0.04] 0.0015 [0.04]
Over 0.015 [0.40] to 0.020 [0.50], incl 0.001 [0.025] 0.0015 [0.04] 0.0015 [0.04]
Over 0.020 [0.50] to 0.029 [0.74], incl 0.0015 [0.04] 0.0015 [0.04] 0.002 [0.050]
Over 0.029 [0.74] to 0.035 [0.89], incl 0.0015 [0.04] 0.002 [0.050] 0.002 [0.050]
Over 0.035 [0.89] to 0.050 [1.27], incl 0.0025 [0.060] 0.003 [0.070] 0.003 [0.070]
Over 0.050 [1.27] to 0.069 [1.75], incl 0.003 [0.070] 0.003 [0.070] 0.003 [0.070]
Over 0.069 [1.75] to 0.100 [2.54], incl 0.003 [0.070] 0.003 [0.070] 0.004 [0.10]
Over 0.100 [2.54] to 0.125 [2.98], incl 0.004 [0.10] 0.004 [0.10] 0.005 [0.12]
Over 0.125 [2.98] to 0.161 [4.09], incl 0.005 [0.12] 0.005 [0.12] 0.005 [0.12]
Over 0.161 [4.09] to under 3⁄16 [4.76] 0.005 [0.12] 0.005 [0.12] 0.006 [0.15]
A
Thickness tolerances given in in. [mm] unless otherwise indicated.

TABLE A2.2 Permitted Variations in Width for Cold-Rolled, Narrow, Coil-Processed Product as Coils and Cut Lengths for Edge No. 3A
Specified ThicknessB, Width Tolerance, Over and Under, for Thickness and Width Given, in. [mm]
in. [mm] w # 1.60 [40] 1.60 [40] < w # 6 [150] 6 [150] < w # 12 [305] 12 [300] < w # 24 [610]
0.010 [0.25] 0.003 [0.085] 0.004 [0.10] 0.005 [0.125] 0.020 [0.50]
0.020 [0.50] 0.005 [0.125] 0.005 [0.125] 0.010 [0.25] 0.020 [0.50]
0.040 [1.00] 0.005 [0.125] 0.005 [0.125] 0.010 [0.25] 0.020 [0.50]
0.060 [1.50] 0.005 [0.125] 0.006 [0.15] 0.010 [0.25] 0.020 [0.50]
0.100 [2.50] . .. 0.010 [0.25] 0.016 [0.40] 0.020 [0.50]
0.120 [3.00] . .. 0.010 [0.25] 0.016 [0.40] 0.024 [0.60]
0.160 [4.00] . .. 0.016 [0.40] 0.016 [0.40] 0.024 [0.60]
0.200 [4.99] . .. 0.030 [0.80] 0.030 [0.80] 0.030 [0.80]
A
For tolerances applicable to narrow product with Edge No. 1 or No. 5, see Table A2.31.
B
For specified thickness other than those shown, the tolerances for the next higher thickness shall apply.

TABLE A2.3 Permitted Variations in Length for Cold-Rolled,

Narrow, Coil-Processed Product as Cut Lengths A2.5 Hot-Rolled Wide ($24 in. [610 mm] width) Coil-
Specified Length, ft [mm] Tolerances, in. [mm]
Processed Product— For thickness, width, length, and flatness
tolerance tables, refer to Tables A2.13-A2.16.
#6 [1830] +1⁄8 [3], −0
>6 [1830] to #12 [3660] +0.2 [5], −0
>12 [3069] to #20 [6096] +0.3 [8], −0 A2.6 Hot-Rolled Product Processed Without Coiling—For
thickness, width, length, and flatness tolerance tables, refer to
Tables A2.17-A2.20.
A2.3 Cold-Rolled Wide ($24 in. [610 mm] width) Coil-
Processed Product— For thickness, width, length, and flatness A2.7 Cold-Rolled Product Processed Without Coiling—For
tolerance tables, refer to Tables A2.5-A2.8. thickness, width, length, and flatness tolerance tables, refer to
Table A2.21.
A2.4 Hot-Rolled Narrow (<24 in. [610 mm] width) Coil-
Processed Product—For thickness, width, length, and flatness A2.8 Tolerances for other dimensional characteristics—For
tolerance tables, refer to Tables A2.9-A2.12. other tolerance tables, refer to Tables A2.22-A2.30.
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TABLE A2.5 Permitted Variations in Thickness of Cold-Rolled, Wide, Coil-Processed Product as Coil and Cut Lengths
Specified ThicknessA,B, in. [mm] Permitted Variation, Over and Under, in
[mm], for specified width (w ), w in in.
40 [1000] 50 [1300]
w # 40 <w# <w#
[1000] 50 [1300] 84 [2100]

0.012 [0.30] 0.001 [0.030] ... ...

0.016 [0.40] 0.0015 [0.04] 0.0015 [0.04] ...

0.020 [0.50] 0.0015 [0.04] 0.0015 [0.04]

0.024 [0.60] 0.002 [0.05] 0.002 [0.05] ...

0.032 [0.80] 0.002 [0.05] 0.002 [0.05] ...

0.040 [1.00] 0.0025 [0.06] 0.0025 [0.06] 0.003 [0.08]

0.047 [1.20] 0.003 [0.08] 0.003 [0.08] 0.003 [0.08]

0.059 [1.50] 0.003 [0.08] 0.003 [0.08] 0.004 [0.10]

0.079 [2.00] 0.004 [0.10] 0.004 [0.10] 0.0045 [0.11]

0.098 [2.50] 0.004 [0.10] 0.004 [0.10] 0.005 [0.13]

0.118 [3.00] 0.005 [0.13] 0.005 [0.13] 0.006 [0.15]

0.157 [4.00] 0.007 [0.17] 0.007 [0.17] 0.007 [0.17]

0.197 [5.00] 0.007 [0.17] 0.007 [0.17] 0.0075 [0.19]

0.236 [6.00] 0.007 [0.17] 0.008 [0.20] 0.009 [0.23]
0.3125 [8.00] 0.007 [0.17] 0.009 [0.23] 0.010 [0.25]

A
Thickness measurements are taken at least 3⁄8 in. [9.52 mm] from the edge of the sheet.
B
For specified thicknesses other than those shown, the tolerances for the next higher thickness shall apply.

TABLE A2.6 Permissible Variations in Width for Cold-Rolled Wide, Coil-Processed Product as Cut Lengths (Not Resquared) and Coil
Specified
Thickness, Permitted Variation in Width (w ), in. [mm],
in. [mm]A for Specified Width (w ), in. [mm]
w # 6 [150] 6 [125] < w # 12 [300] 12 [300] < w # 24 [600] 24 [600] < w < 48 [1200] 48 [1000] $ w
0.040 [1.00] +0.02 [0.5], –0 +0.02 [0.5], –0 +0.03 [0.7], –0 +1⁄16 [1.6], –0 +1⁄8 [3.2], –0
0.059 [1.50] +0.03 [0.7], –0 +0.03 [0.7], –0 +0.04 [1.0], –0 +1⁄16 [1.6], –0 +1⁄8 [3.2], –0
0.098 [2.50] +0.04 [1.0], –0 +0.04 [1.0], –0 +0.05 [1.2], –0 +1⁄16 [1.6], –0 +1⁄8 [3.2], –0
0.138 [3.50] +0.05 [1.2], –0 +0.05 [1.2], –0 +0.06 [1.5], –0 +1⁄16 [1.6], –0 +1⁄8 [3.2], –0
0.3125 [8.00] +0.08 [2.0], –0 +0.08 [2.0], –0 +0.08 [2.0], –0 +0.16 [4.0], –0 +0.16 [4.0], –0
A
For specified thicknesses and other than those shown, the tolerances for the next higher thickness shall apply.

TABLE A2.7 Permitted Variations in Length for Cold-Rolled,

Wide, Coil-Processed Product as Cut Lengths Not Resquared
Tolerances, in. [mm]
Specified Length (L), ft [mm]
Over Under
Up to 6 [1830], incl 3⁄16 [4.8] 0
Over 6 [1830] 0.03 3 L [0.0025 3 L] 0

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TABLE A2.8 Permitted Variations in Flatness of Cold-Rolled,
Wide, Coil-Processed Product as Cut Lengths
Not Specified to Stretcher-Leveled Standard of FlatnessA
Flatness
Specified Thickness,
Width, in. [mm] Tolerance,B
in. [mm]
in. [mm]
<0.062 [1.57] #60 [1524] 0.40 [10]
>60 [1524] 0.50 [12]
$0.062 [1.57] #60 [1524] 0.40 [10]
>60 [1524] 0.50 [12]
Stretcher-Leveled Standard of FlatnessC
Specified Thickness, Width, Length, Flatness
in. [mm] in. [mm] in. [mm] Tolerance,B
in. [mm]
<3⁄16 [4.76] <48 [1219] <96 [2438] 18⁄ [3.2]
<48 [1219] $96 [2438] ⁄
14 [6.4]
<3⁄16 [4.76] $48 [1219] <96 [2438] 1⁄ 4 [6.4]
$48 [1219] $96 [2438] 1⁄ 4 [6.4]
2xx and 3xx Series Specified to 1⁄4 and 1⁄2 Hard Tempers
Specified Thickness, Width, in. [mm] Flatness Tolerance,B
in. [mm] in. [mm]
⁄ Hard
14 12⁄ Hard
<0.016 [0.41] 24 [610] to <36 [914] ⁄ [12.70]
12 ⁄ [19.05]
34

0.016 [0.41] to 5⁄8 [15.88] 7⁄8 [22.22]

0.030 [0.76]
>0.030 [0.76] ⁄ [19.05]
34 78⁄ [22.22]

#0.016 [0.41] 36 [914] to <48 [1219] ⁄ [15.88]

58 1 [25.40]
>0.016 [0.41] to ⁄ [19.05]
34 11⁄8 [28.58]
0.030 [0.76]
>0.030 [0.76] 1 [25.40] 11⁄8 [28.58]

A
Not specified to stretcher-leveled standard of flatness, and not including hard
tempers of 2xx and 3xx Series, dead-soft sheets, and deep-drawing sheets.
B
Maximum deviation from a horizontal flat surface.
C
Not including hard tempers of 2xx and 3xx Series, dead-soft sheets, and
deep-drawing sheets.

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TABLE A2.9 Permitted Variations in Thickness of Hot-Rolled, TABLE A2.12 Permitted Variations in Flatness of Hot-Rolled,
Narrow, Flat-Rolled, Coil-Processed Product as Cut Lengths and Narrow, Coil-Processed Product as Cut Lengths
Coil Tolerances for variations of flatness of hot-rolled, narrow, coil-processed
Tolerances for variations of thickness of hot-rolled, narrow, coil-processed product as cut lengths shall be identical to the tolerances for hot-rolled, wide,
product as cut lengths and coil shall be identical to the tolerances for hot-rolled, coil-processed product as listed in Table A2.16 unless otherwise agreed upon
wide, coil-processed product as listed in Table A2.13, unless otherwise agreed by seller and purchaser and specified in the purchase order.
upon by seller and purchaser and specified in the purchase order.

TABLE A2.10 Permitted Variations in Width of Hot-Rolled,

Narrow, Flat-Rolled, Coil-Processed Product as Cut Lengths and
Coil
Tolerances for variations of width of hot-rolled, narrow, coil-processed product
as cut lengths and coil shall be identical to the tolerances for hot-rolled, wide,
coil-processed product as listed in Table A2.14 unless otherwise agreed upon
by seller and purchaser and specified in the purchase order.

TABLE A2.11 Permitted Variations in Length of Hot-Rolled,

Narrow, Coil-Processed Product as Cut Lengths
Tolerances for variations of length of hot-rolled, narrow, coil-processed product
as cut lengths shall be identical to the tolerances for hot-rolled, wide, coil-
processed product as listed in Table A2.15 unless otherwise agreed upon by
seller and purchaser and specified in the purchase order.

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TABLE A2.13 Permitted Variations in Thickness of Hot-Rolled, Wide, Coil-Processed Product as Coil and Cut Lengths
Specified ThicknessA, Permitted Variations, in. [mm], Over and Under,
in. [mm] Except as Indicated Otherwise,
for Specified Width (w ) in. [mm]
w # 60 [1525] w > 60 [1525]
0.072 [1.83] 0.006 [0.15] 0.009 [0.22]
>0.072 [1.83] to 0.083 [2.11] 0.007 [0.18] 0.010 [0.25]
>0.083 [2.11] to 0.098 [2.49] 0.008 [0.20] 0.011 [0.27]
>0.098 [2.49] to 0.114 [2.90] 0.009 [0.23] 0.012 [0.30]
>0.114 [2.90] to 0.130 [3.30] 0.011 [0.27] 0.013 [0.33]
>0.130 [3.30] to 0.145 [3.68] 0.012 [0.30] 0.013 [0.33]
>0.145 [3.68] to 0.1875 [4.76] 0.013 [0.33] 0.014 [0.35]
>0.1875 [4.76] to 0.250 [6.35] –0.010 [0.25], +0.020 [0.50] –0.010 [0.25], +0.020 [0.50]
>0.250 [6.35] to 0.3125 [7.94] –0.010 [0.25], +0.022 [0.55] –0.010 [0.25], +0.022 [0.55]
>0.3125 [7.94] –0.010 [0.25], +0.030 [0.75] –0.010 [0.25], +0.030 [0.75]
A
Thickness measurements are taken at least 3⁄8 in. [9.52 mm] from the edge of the sheet.

TABLE A2.14 Permitted Variations in Width of Hot-Rolled, Wide,

Coil-Processed Product as Cut Lengths (Not Resquared) and
Coil
Specified Thickness, t, in. Width (w ), in. [mm] Tolerances on Width, in.
[mm] [mm], for Trimmed Edges
t < 3⁄16 [4.76] w < 48 [1219] +1⁄16 [1.59], –0
w $ 48 [1219] +1⁄4 [6.35], –0

⁄
3 16 [4.76] # t < 3⁄8 [9.5] w < 48 [1219] +5⁄32 [3.97], –0
w $ 48 [1219] +3⁄8 [9.5], –0

t $ 3⁄8 [9.5] w < 48 [1219] +1⁄4 [6.35], –0

w $ 48 [1219] +7⁄16 [11.1], –0

TABLE A2.15 Permitted Variations in Length of Hot-Rolled, Wide, Coil-Processed Product as Cut Lengths Not Resquared
Specified Thickness, t, in. [mm] Length (L), ft [mm] Tolerances, in. [mm], Over and Under
t < 3⁄16 [4.76] L # 10 [3048] +1⁄4 [6.35], −0
10 [3048] < L # 20 [6096] +1⁄2 [12.7] , −0
t $ 3⁄16 [4.76] L # 10 [3048] +1⁄2 [12.7], −0
10 [3048] < L # 20 [6096] +5⁄8 [15.9], −0

TABLE A2.16 Permitted Variations in Flatness of Hot-Rolled, Wide, Coil-Processed Product as Cut Lengths
Not Specified to Stretcher-Leveled Standard of Flatness
Specified Thickness (t ), in. [mm] Width (w ), in. [mm] Flatness Tolerance,A in. [mm]
t < 3⁄16 [4.76] w # 36 [914], 0.50 [12.7]
36 [914] < w # 60 [1524] 0.75 [19.1]
w > 60 [1524] 1.00 [25.4]

t $ 3⁄16 [4.76] w # 60 [1524] 0.90 [23]

60 [1524] < w # 72 [1829] 1.20 [30]
w > 72 [1829] 1.50 [38]

Stretcher-Leveled Standard of Flatness

Specified Thickness Specified Width Specified Length Flatness Tolerance,A
(t ), in. [mm] (w ), in. [mm] (L), in. [mm] in. [mm]
t < 3⁄16 [4.76] w # 48 [1219] L # 96 [2438] ⁄ [3.18]
18

w # 48 [1219] L > 96 [2438] ⁄ [6.35]

14

t < 3⁄16 [4.76] w > 48 [1219] L # 96 [2438] ⁄ [6.35]

14

w > 48 [1219] L > 96 [2438] ⁄ [6.35]

14

A
Maximum deviation from a horizontal flat surface.

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TABLE A2.17 Permitted Variations in Thickness of Hot-Rolled Mill Plate (Quarto Plate)A,B
Width (w ), in. [mm]
84 [2134] < w # 120 [3048] < w #
Specified Thickness (t ), in. [mm] w # 84 [2134] w > 144 [3658]
120 [3048] 144 [3658]
Tolerance Over Specified Thickness,C in. [mm]
t < 3⁄16 [4.76] 0.055 [1.35] 0.070 [1.78] ... ...
3⁄16 [4.76] # t < 3⁄8 [9.52] 0.045 [1.14] 0.050 [1.27] 0.085 [2.16] ...
3⁄8 [9.52] # t < 3⁄4 [19.05] 0.055 [1.40] 0.060 [1.52] 0.085 [2.16] 0.090 [2.29]
3⁄4 [19.05] # t < 1 [25.40] 0.060 [1.52] 0.065 [1.65] 0.085 [2.16] 0.100 [2.54]
1 [25.40] # t < 2 [50.80] 0.070 [1.78] 0.075 [1.90] 0.095 [2.41] 0.115 [2.92]
2 [50.80] # t < 3 [76.20] 0.125 [3.20] 0.150 [3.80] 0.175 [4.45] 0.200 [5.08]
3 [76.20] # t < 4 [101.6] 0.150 [3.81] 0.160 [4.06] 0.200 [5.08] 0.225 [5.72]
4 [101.6] # t < 6 [152.4] 0.180 [4.57] 0.200 [5.08] 0.335 [8.50] 0.355 [9.02]
6 [152.4] # t < 8 [203.2] 0.235 [6.00] 0.255 [6.48] 0.355 [9.02] 0.435 [11.0]
8 [203.2] # t < 10 [254.0] 0.315 [8.00] 0.335 [8.50] 0.435 [11.0] 0.550 [14.0]
A
Thickness is measured along the longitudinal edges of the plate at least 3⁄8 in. [9.52 mm], but not more than 3 in. [76.20 mm], from the edge.
B
For plates up to 10 in. [254.0 mm], excl, in thickness, the tolerance under the specified thickness is 0.010 in. [0.25 mm].
C
For circles, the over thickness tolerances in this table apply to the diameter of the circle corresponding to the width ranges shown. For plates of irregular shape, the
over thickness tolerances apply to the greatest width corresponding to the width ranges shown.

TABLE A2.18 Permitted Variations in Width for Hot-Rolled

Rectangular Sheared Plate Mill Plates (Quarto Plates)
Tolerances, over specified width, in.
Specified Width (w ), in. [mm] [mm]A
w # 84 [2135] 5⁄8 [15.9]

84 [2135] < w # 108 [2745] 3⁄4 [19.1]

w > 108 [2745] 1 [25.4]

A
The tolerance under specified width is 1⁄4 in. [6.35 mm].

TABLE A2.19 Permitted Variations in Length for Hot-Rolled

Sheared Rectangular Plate Mill Plates (Quarto Plates)
Nominal Length (L), in. [mm] Tolerances, over and under, in. [mm]A
L < 160 [4064] 3⁄4 [19.1]

160 [4064] # L < 240 [6096] 11⁄4 [31.8]

240 [6000] # L < 315 [8000] 15⁄8 [41.3]
315 [8000] # L < 394 [10 008] 2 [50.8]
394 [10 008] # L < 590 [15 000] 21⁄4 [57.2]
590 [15 000] # L < 790 [20 066] 21⁄4 [57.2]
A
The tolerance under specified length is 1⁄4 in. [6.35 mm].

TABLE A2.20 Permitted Variations in Flatness of Plate Mill Plate

(Quarto Plate)
NOTE 1—Tolerances in this table apply to any length, not necessarily
the rolling direction, up to 36 in. [914 mm] and to any 36 in. [914 mm] of
longer lengths in the plane of the plate measured while the plate rests on
a flat surface with the concavity of the curvature upward.
NOTE 2—If the longer dimension is under 36 in. [914 mm], the
tolerance is not greater than 1⁄4 in. [6.4 mm].
NOTE 3—For plates with specified minimum yield strengths of 35 ksi
[240 MPa] or more, the permitted variations are increased to 11⁄2 times the
amounts shown.
Specified Thickness (t ), Flatness Tolerance for Thicknesses
in. [mm] Given, in. [mm]
t < 1⁄4 [6.35] ⁄ [11]
7 16

14⁄ [6.35] # t < 3⁄8 [9.52] 38⁄ [9.5]

3⁄8 [9.52] # t < 1⁄2 [12.70] ⁄ [7.9]
5 16

1⁄2 [12.70] # t < 3⁄4 [19.05] 5⁄16 [7.9]

3⁄4 [19.05] # t < 1 [25.40] 5⁄16 [7.9]

1 [25.40] # t < 11⁄2 [38.10] 1⁄4 [6.4]

11⁄2 [38.10] # t < 4 [101.60] 1⁄4 [6.4]

t $ 4 [101.60] 1⁄4 [6.4]

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TABLE A2.21 Cold-Rolled Products, Processed Without Coiling
Tolerances for cold-rolled products processed without coiling shall be identical
to the tolerances for hot-rolled products processed without coiling as listed in
Table A2.17, Table A2.18, Table A2.19, and Table A2.20 unless otherwise
agreed upon by seller and purchaser and specified in the purchase order.

TABLE A2.22 Permitted Variations in Width for Cold-Rolled Narrow, Coil-Processed Product in Coils and Cut Lengths for
Edge No. 1 or 5
Specified Width, in. [mm] Thickness, in. [mm] Width Tolerance for Thickness and Width Given
Edge No. in. [mm]
Over Under
1 and 5 ⁄[7.14] and under
9 32 ⁄ [1.59] and under
1 16 0.005 [0.13] 0.005 [0.13]
1 and 5 over 9⁄32 [7.14] to 3⁄4 [19.05], incl 3⁄32 [2.38] and under 0.005 [0.13] 0.005 [0.13]
1 and 5 over 3⁄4 [19.05] to 5 [127.00], incl 1⁄8 [3.18] and under 0.005 [0.13] 0.005 [0.13]
5 over 5 [127.00] to 9 [228.60], incl 0.008 [0.20] to 1⁄8 [3.18], incl 0.010 [0.25] 0.010 [0.25]
5 over 9 [228.60] to 20 [508.00], incl 0.015 [0.38] to 0.105 [2.67] 0.010 [0.25] 0.010 [0.25]
5 over 20 [508.00] to 24 [610], excl 0.023 [0.58] to 0.080 [2.03] 0.015 [0.38] 0.015 [0.38]

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TABLE A2.23 Permitted Variations in Width and Length for Hot-Rolled and Cold-Rolled Resquared Coil-Processed Product (Stretcher
Leveled Standard of Flatness)
Tolerances
Specified Dimensions, in. [mm] Over Under
in. mm
For thicknesses under 0.131 [3.33]:
Widths up to 48 [1219] excl ⁄
1 16 1.59 0
Widths 48 [1219] and over 18 ⁄ 3.18 0
Lengths up to 120 [3048] excl ⁄
1 16 1.59 0
Lengths 120 [3048] and over 18 ⁄ 3.18 0
For thicknesses 0.131 [3.33] up to 3⁄16 , excl:
All widths and lengths 14 ⁄ 6.35 0

TABLE A2.24 Permitted Variations in Width and Length

for Hot-Rolled Product by Abrasive Cutting
Tolerance over Specified
Specified Thickness, in. [mm] Width and LengthA
Width Length
Up to 1 [25.40], incl 18⁄ [3.18] ⁄ [3.18]
18

1 [25.40] to 2 [50.80], incl 3⁄16 [4.76] 3 16⁄[4.76]

2 [50.80] to 3 [76.20], incl 1⁄4 [6.35] 1⁄4 [6.35]

3 [76.20] to 4 [101.6], inclB 5⁄16 [7.94] 5⁄16 [7.94]

A
The tolerances under specified width and length are 1⁄8 in. [3.18 mm].
B
Width and length tolerances for abrasive cut plates over 4 in. [101.6 mm] thick
are not included in the table; consult producer.

TABLE A2.25 Permitted Variations in Diameter for Hot-Rolled and Cold-Rolled Coil-Processed Product as Sheared Circles
Tolerance Over Specified Diameter
(No Tolerance Under), in. [mm]
Diameters 30
Diameters Diameters
[762]
Specified Thickness, in. [mm] Under 30 in. Over 48 in.
to 48 in.
[762] [1219]
[1219]
Up to 0.0567 [1.45], include ⁄
1 16 [1.59] 18⁄ [3.18] ⁄
3 16 [4.76]
0.0568 [1.45] to 0.0971 [2.46], incl ⁄
3 32 [2.38] ⁄ [3.97]
5 32 ⁄
7 32 [5.56]
0.0972 [2.46] up to 3⁄16 [4.76], excl 1⁄8 [3.18] 3⁄16 [4.76] 1⁄4 [6.35]

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TABLE A2.26 Permitted Variations in Diameter for Circular Plates Taken From Hot-Rolled Product Processed With or Without Coiling
Tolerance Over Specified Diameter for Given
Diameter and Thickness,A in. [mm]
To 3⁄8 [9.52] in., 3⁄8 [9.52] to 5⁄8 ⁄ [15.88] in.
58

Specified Diameter, in. [mm] excl, in [15.88] in., excl, and Over in
Thickness in Thickness ThicknessB
To 60 [1524], excl 14⁄ [6.35] 38⁄ [9.52] ⁄ [12.70]
12

60 [1524] to 84 [2134], excl ⁄

5 16 [7.94] ⁄
7 16 [11.11] 9 16⁄[14.29]
84 [2134] to 108 [2743], excl 3⁄8 [9.52] 1⁄2 [12.70] 5⁄8 [15.88]

108 [2743] to 180 [4572], excl 7⁄16 [11.11] 9⁄16 [14.29] 11⁄16 [17.46]

A
No tolerance under.
B
Circular and sketch plates over 5⁄8 in. [15.88 mm] in thickness are not commonly sheared but are machined or flame cut.

TABLE A2.27 Torch Cutting TolerancesA and Recommended

Cleanup Allowance for Rectangular Plates, Circles, Rings, and
Sketches
Tolerance, in. Cleanup
Specified
AllowanceB per
Thickness, in. Outside Dimension Inside Dimension Edge, in.
2 and under +3⁄8 , −0 −3⁄8 , +0 6 1⁄ 4
Over 2 to 3 incl +1⁄2 , −0 −1⁄2 , +0 6 3⁄ 8
Over 3 to 6 incl +3⁄4 , −0 −3⁄4 , +0 6 1⁄ 2
A
Tolerances to apply unless otherwise agreed. Note that for some applications
user may wish to specify minus rather than plus tolerance or vice versa.
B
Recommended cleanup allowance which, unless otherwise specified, will be
applied by supplier to purchasers ordered size.

TABLE A2.28 Permitted Variations in Weight for Hot-Rolled or Cold-Rolled Coil Processed Product with Thickness less than 3⁄16 in.
[4.76 mm]
Any item of five sheets or less, or any item weigh 200 lb [90.72 kg]
estimated to weigh 200 lb [90.72 kg] or less, or less
may actually weigh as much as 10 % over the
theoretical weight

Any item of more than five sheets and estimated weigh more than 200 lb
to weigh more than 200 lb [90.72 kg], may [90.72 kg]
actually weigh as much as 71⁄2 % over the
theoretical weight

Chromium-manganese-nickel 40.7 lb/ft2·in. thickness

[7.82 kg/m2·mm thick]

Chromium-nickel 42.0 lb/ft2·in. thickness

[8.07 kg/m2·mm thick]

Chromium 41.2 lb/ft2·in. thickness

[7.92 kg/m2·mm thick]

TABLE A2.29 Permitted Variations in Camber for Cold-Rolled

Coil Processed Product in Coils and Cut LengthsA
Tolerance per Unit Length of
Specified Width, in. [mm]
Any 8 ft [2438 mm], in. [mm]
To 11⁄2 [38.10], incl 1⁄2 [12.70]

Over 11⁄2 [38.10] to 24 [609.60], excl 1⁄4 [6.35]

A
Camber is the deviation of a side edge from a straight line and measurement
is taken by placing an 8-ft [2438-mm] straightedge on the concave side and
measuring the greatest distance between the strip edge and the straightedge.
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TABLE A2.30 Permitted Variations in Camber for Sheared Mill
and Universal Mill PlatesA
Maximum camber = 1⁄8 in. in any 5 ft
= 3.18 mm in any 1.524 m
A
Camber is the deviation of a side edge from a straight line, and measurement
is taken by placing a 5-ft straightedge on the concave side and measuring the
greatest distance between the plate and the straightedge.

A3. PERMITTED VARIATIONS IN DIMENSIONS, ETC.—SI UNITS

A3.1 Listed in Annex A3 are tables showing the permitted TABLE A3.2 Permitted Variations in Width of Cold-Rolled,
variations in dimensions expressed in SI units of measurement. Narrow, Coil-Processed Product in Coils and Cut Lengths for
Edge No. 3A
These requirements shall apply to A 480M but shall not apply
Specified Width Tolerance, Over and Under, for Thickness and Width
to A 480. Requirements for A 480 are given in Annex A2. ThicknessB, mm Given, mm
A3.1.1 The dimensional tolerances are grouped by produc- w # 40 40 < w # 125 125 < w # 250 250 < w # 600
tion method (hot rolling or cold rolling, with or without 0.25 0.085 0.10 0.125 0.50
coiling), product width (narrow (<600 mm) or wide ($600 0.50 0.10 0.125 0.15 0.50
mm)), and by product dimension addressed. 1.00 0.125 0.125 0.20 0.50
1.50 0.125 0.15 0.25 0.50
2.50 ... 0.20 0.30 0.50
A3.2 Cold-Rolled Narrow (<600 mm width) Coil-Processed 3.00 ... 0.25 0.30 0.60
Product—For thickness, width, length, and flatness tolerance 4.00 ... 0.25 0.40 0.60
tables, refer to Tables A3.1-A3.4. 4.99 ... 0.40 0.50 0.80
A
For tolerances applicable to narrow product with Edge No. 1 or No. 5, see
Table A2.31.
TABLE A3.1 Permitted Variations in Thickness of Cold-Rolled, B
For specified thickness other than those shown, the tolerances for the next
Narrow, Coil-Processed Product as Coil and Cut Lengths higher thickness shall apply.

NOTE 1—Thickness measurements are taken at least 10 mm in from the

edge of the product, except that on widths less than 26 mm, the tolerances TABLE A3.3 Permitted Variations in Length of Cold-Rolled,
are applicable for measurements at all locations. Narrow, Coil-Processed Products as Cut Lengths
NOTE 2—The tolerances in this table include crown tolerances. Specified Length, mm Tolerances, mm
NOTE 3—For specified thicknesses other than those shown, the toler- #1500 +3, −0
ances for the next higher thickness shall apply. >1500, #4000 +5, −0
Thickness Tolerances, for the Thickness and Widths Given, >4000, #6000 +8, −0
Over and Under, mm
Specified
Width (w ), mm
Thickness, TABLE A3.4 Permitted Variations in Flatness of Cold-Rolled,
mm Over 150 to Over 300 to
50 to 150, incl Narrow, Coil-Processed Product as Cut Lengths
300, incl 600, excl
w # 125
125 < w # 250 250 < w < 600 Tolerances for variations of flatness cold-rolled products, narrow, coil-
A processed product as cut lengths shall be identical to the tolerances for cold-
Thickness Tolerances
rolled, wide, coil-processed product as listed in Table A3.8, unless otherwise
0.15 0.010 0.015 0.020 agreed upon by seller and purchaser and specified in the purchase order.
0.25 0.015 0.020 0.025
0.50 0.025 0.030 0.035
0.75 0.030 0.040 0.050
1.00 0.030 0.040 0.050 tables, refer to Tables A3.9-A3.12.
1.25 0.035 0.045 0.050
1.50 0.040 0.050 0.060
1.75 0.050 0.060 0.070 A3.5 Hot-Rolled Wide ($600 mm width) Coil-Processed
2.00 0.050 0.060 0.070 Product—For thickness, width, length, and flatness tolerance
2.50 0.050 0.070 0.080 tables, refer to Tables A3.13-A3.16.
3.00 0.060 0.070 0.090
4.00 0.070 0.070 0.090
4.99 0.070 0.070 0.090 A3.6 Hot-Rolled Product Processed Without Coiling—For
thickness, width, length, and flatness tolerance tables, refer to
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Thickness tolerances given in mm unless otherwise indicated.
Tables A3.17-A3.20.

A3.3 Cold-Rolled Wide ($600 mm width) Coil-Processed A3.7 Cold-Rolled Product Processed Without Coiling—For
Product—For thickness, width, length, and flatness tolerance thickness, width, length, and flatness tolerance tables, refer to
tables, refer to Tables A3.5-A3.8. Table A3.21.

A3.4 Hot-Rolled Narrow (<600 mm width) Coil-Processed A3.8 Tolerances for Other Dimensional Characteristics—
Product—For thickness, width, length, and flatness tolerance For other tolerance tables, refer to Tables A2.31-A3.29.

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TABLE A3.5 Permitted Variations in Thickness of Cold-Rolled, Wide, Coil-Processed Product as Coil and Cut Lengths
NOTE 1—Thickness measurements are taken at least 15 mm from the edge of the product in the case of slit edges and at least 25 mm from the edge
of the product in the case of mill edges.
NOTE 2—Cold-rolled sheets in cut lengths and coils are produced in some type numbers and some widths and thickness to tolerances less than those
shown in the table.
NOTE 3—For specified thicknesses other than those shown, the tolerances for the next higher thickness shall apply.
Specified Thickness, mm Permitted Variation, Over and Under, mm, for specified width (w ), w in mm
w # 1000 1000 < w # 1300 1300 < w # 2100
0.30 0.03 ... ...
0.40 0.04 0.04 ...
0.50 0.045 0.05 ...
0.60 0.05 0.05 ...
0.80 0.05 0.05 ...
1.00 0.055 0.06 0.07
1.20 0.08 0.08 0.08
1.50 0.08 0.08 0.10
2.00 0.10 0.10 0.11
2.50 0.10 0.11 0.13
3.00 0.13 0.13 0.15
4.00 0.17 0.17 0.17
5.00 0.17 0.17 0.19
6.00 0.17 0.20 0.23
8.00 0.17 0.22 0.25

TABLE A3.6 Permitted Variations in Width of Cold-Rolled, Wide, Coil-Processed Product as Cut Lengths (Not Resquared) and Coil
Specified Permitted Variation in Width, mm,
Thickness, for Specified Width (w ), mm
mmA w # 125 125 < w # 250 250 < w # 600 600 < w # 1000 1000 < w # 2100
1.00 +0.5, –0 +0.5, –0 +0.7, –0 +1.5, –0 +2.0, +0
1.50 +0.7, –0 +0.7, –0 +1.0, –0 +1.5, –0 +2.0, +0
2.50 +1.0, –0 +1.0, –0 +1.2, –0 +2.0, –0 +2.5, –0
3.50 +1.2, –0 +1.2, –0 +1.5, –0 +3.0, –0 +3.0, –0
8.00 +2.0, –0 +2.0, –0 +2.0, –0 +4.0, –0 +4.0, –0
A
For specified thicknesses other than those shown, the tolerances for the next higher thickness shall apply.

TABLE A3.7 Permitted Variations in Length of Cold-Rolled, Wide,

Coil-Processed Product as Cut Lengths Not Resquared
Specified Length (L), mm Tolerance, mm
Over Under
#2000 5 0
>2000 0.0025 3 L 0
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TABLE A3.8 Permitted Variations in Flatness of Cold-Rolled,
Wide, Coil-Processed Product as Cut Lengths
Not Specified to Stretcher-Leveled Standard of FlatnessA
Specified Specified Flatness
Thickness, mm Width, mm ToleranceB, mm
<1.50 <1500 10
$1500 12
$1.50 <1500 10
$1500 12

Stretcher-Leveled Standard of FlatnessC

Specified Specified Specified Flatness
Thickness, mm Width, mm Length, mm Tolerance,B mm
#4.99 <1200 <2400 4
$2400 7
$1200 <2400 7
$2400 7
2xx and 3xx Series Specified to 1⁄4 and 1⁄2 Hard Tempers
Specified Width,
Specified Thickness, mm mm Flatness Tolerance,B mm
⁄ Hard
14 ⁄ Hard
12

#0.04 600 to 900, excl 19 23

>0.04 to #0.80 16 23
>0.80 13 19

#0.04 900 to 1200, incl 26 29

>0.04 to #0.80 19 29
>0.80 16 26
A
Not specified to stretcher-leveled standard of flatness, and not including hard
tempers of 2xx and 3xx series, dead-soft sheets, and deep-drawing sheets.

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Maximum deviation from a horizontal flat surface.
C
Not including hard tempers of 2xx and 3xx series, dead-soft sheets, and
deep-drawing sheets.

TABLE A3.9 Permitted Variations in Thickness of Hot-Rolled, TABLE A3.12 Permitted Variations in Flatness of Hot-Rolled,
Narrow, Flat-Rolled, Coil-Processed Product as Cut Lengths and Narrow, Flat-Rolled, Coil-Processed Product as Cut Lengths
Coil Tolerances for variations of flatness of hot-rolled, narrow, coil-processed
Tolerances for variations of thickness of hot-rolled, narrow, coil-processed product as cut lengths shall be identical to the tolerances for hot-rolled, wide,
product as cut lengths and coil shall be identical to the tolerances for hot-rolled, coil-processed product as listed in Table A3.16, unless otherwise agreed upon
wide, coil-processed product as listed in Table A3.13, unless otherwise agreed by seller and purchaser and specified in the purchase order.
upon by seller and purchaser and specified in the purchase order.

TABLE A3.13 Permitted Variations in Thickness of Hot-Rolled,

TABLE A3.10 Permitted Variations in Width of Hot-Rolled, Wide, Coil-Processed Product as Coil and Cut Lengths
Narrow, Flat-Rolled, Coil-Processed Product as Cut Lengths and
Coil NOTE 1—Thickness measurements are taken at least 10 mm from the
edge of the product.
Tolerances for variations of width of hot-rolled, narrow, coil-processed product
NOTE 2—For specified thicknesses other than those shown, the toler-
as cut lengths and coil shall be identical to the tolerances for hot-rolled, wide,
coil-processed product as listed in Table A3.14, unless otherwise agreed upon ances for the next higher thickness shall apply.
by seller and purchaser and specified in the purchase order. Permitted Variations of Thickness, mm, Over and
Under, Except as Indicated Otherwise, for Specified
Width (w)
TABLE A3.11 Permitted Variations in Length of Hot-Rolled, Specified Thickness, mm w # 1500 w > 1500
Narrow, Coil-Processed Product as Cut Lengths 2.0 0.18 0.25
Tolerances for variations of length of hot-rolled, narrow, coil-processed 2.25 0.20 0.27
product as cut lengths shall be identical to the tolerances for hot-rolled, wide, 2.5 0.23 0.30
coil-processed product as listed in Table A3.15, unless otherwise agreed upon 3.0 0.25 0.33
by seller and purchaser and specified in the purchase order. 3.5 0.30 0.33
5.0 –0.25, +0.47 –0.25, +0.51
6.0 –0.25, +0.51 –0.25, +0.51
8.0 –0.25, +0.75 –0.25, +0.75

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TABLE A3.14 Permitted Variations in Width of Hot-Rolled, Wide, TABLE A3.17 Permitted Variations in Thickness of Hot-Rolled
Coil-Processed Product as Cut Lengths (Not Resquared) and Plate Mill Plate (Quarto Plate)A,B
Coil
NOTE 1—For specified thicknesses other than those shown, the toler-
Specified Dimension, mm Tolerance on Width, mm, for
ances for the next higher thickness shall apply.
Trimmed Edges
Width (w ), mm
Thickness (t ), mm Width (w ), mm Over Under
Specified 2100 # w < 3000 # w <
<5.00 w < 1200 2 0 Thickness, mm w < 2100 3000 3600 w $ 3600
w $ 1200 6 0
5.00 < t # 10.00 w < 1200 4 0 Tolerance Over Specified Thickness, mm
w $ 1200 9 0
5 1.35 1.75 ... ...
>10.00 w < 1200 6 0
8 1.15 1.30 2.15 ...
w $ 1200 12 0
10 1.15 1.30 2.15 ...
20 1.40 1.55 2.15 2.30
25 1.55 1.65 2.15 2.55
TABLE A3.15 Permitted Variations in Length of Hot-Rolled, Wide, 50 1.80 1.90 2.40 2.95
Coil-Processed Product as Cut Lengths Not Resquared 75 3.20 3.80 4.45 5.10
100 3.75 4.00 5.00 5.70
Specified Length Tolerance, mm 150 4.50 5.00 8.50 9.00
(L), mm Over Under 200 6.00 6.50 9.00 11.0
L < 3000 12 0 250 8.00 8.50 11.0 14.0
3000 # L # 6000 (0.005 3 L) 0 A
Thickness is measured along the longitudinal edges of the plate at least 10
mm but not more than 75 mm from the edge.
B
For circles, the over thickness tolerances in this table apply to the diameter of
TABLE A3.16 Permitted Variations in Flatness of Hot-Rolled, the circle corresponding to the width ranges shown. For plates of irregular shape,
Wide, Coil-Processed Product as Cut Lengths the over thickness tolerances apply to the greatest width corresponding to the
width ranges shown. For plates up to 250 mm, incl, in thickness, the tolerance
Not Specified to Stretcher-Leveled Standard of Flatness under the specified thickness is 0.30 mm.
Specified Thickness Specified Width Flatness
(t ), mm (w ), mm Tolerance,A mm TABLE A3.18 Permitted Variations in Width for Hot-Rolled
t<5 w < 900 13 Rectangular Sheared Plate Mill Plates (Quarto Plates)
900 # w < 1500 19
Specified Width (w ), mm Tolerances, over and under, mm
w $ 1500 26
w < 2000 +15, −0
t$5 w < 1500 23
2000 # w < 3000 +20, −0
1500 # w < 1800 30
w $ 3000 +25, −0
w $ 1800 38
Stretcher-Leveled Standard of Flatness
Specified Thickness Specified Width Specified Length Flatness TABLE A3.19 Permitted Variations in Length for Hot-Rolled
(t ), mm (w ), mm (L), mm Tolerance,A mm
Sheared Rectangular Plate Mill Plates (Quarto Plates)
t # 13 w < 1200 L < 2400 4
Nominal Length (L), mm Tolerances, Over and Under, mm
L $ 2400 7
L < 4000 +20, −0

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4000 # L < 6000 +30, −0
L $ 2400 7
6000 # L < 8000 +40, −0
A 8000 # L < 10 000 +50, −0
Maximum deviation from a horizontal flat surface.
10 000 # L < 15 000 +75, −0
15 000 # L < 20 000 +100, −0

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TABLE A3.20 Permitted Variations in Flatness of Plate Mill Plate TABLE A3.24 Permitted Variations in Diameter for Hot-Rolled and
(Quarto Plate) Cold-Rolled Coil-Processed Product as Sheared Circles
NOTE 1—Tolerances in this table apply to any length, not necessarily Tolerance Over Specified Diameter
(No Tolerance Under), mm
the rolling direction, up to 36 in. [914 mm] and to any 36 in. [914 mm] of Specified Thickness, Diameters Diameters 600 Diameters
longer lengths in the plane of the plate measured while the plate rests on mm Under 600 to 1200 incl Over 1200
a flat surface with the concavity of the curvature upward. Under 1.50 2 3 5
NOTE 2—If the longer dimension is under 36 in. [914 mm], the 1.50 to 2.50 excl 3 4 6
tolerance is not greater than 1⁄4 in. [6.4 mm]. 2.50 and thicker 4 5 7
NOTE 3—For plates with specified minimum yield strengths of 35 ksi
[240 MPa] or more, the permitted variations are increased to 11⁄2 times the
amounts shown. TABLE A3.25 Permitted Variations in Diameter for Circular Plates
NOTE 4—For specified thicknesses other than those shown, the toler- Taken From Hot-Rolled Product Processed With or Without
ances for the next higher thickness shall apply. Coiling
Specified Thickness (t ), in. [mm] Flatness Tolerance for Thicknesses NOTE 1—For specific diameters other than those shown, the tolerance
Given, in. [mm]
for the next higher diameter shall apply.
5 0.40 [10]
Tolerance Over Specified Diameter for Given Diameter
10 3⁄8 [9.5]
and Thickness,A mm
15 5⁄16 [7.9]

20 5⁄16 [7.9] Specified Diameter, mm Thickness of Plate

25 5⁄16 [7.9]
To 10, excl 10 to 15, excl 15 and over
50 1⁄4 [6.4]

150 1⁄4 [6.4] 1500 and under 7 10 13

>150 1⁄4 [6.4] 2100 8 13 16
2700 10 11 15
4500 11 15 18
A
TABLE A3.21 Cold-Rolled Products, Processed Without Coiling No tolerance under.

Tolerances for cold-rolled products processed without coiling shall be identical

to the tolerances for hot-rolled products processed without coiling as listed in TABLE A3.26 Torch Cutting TolerancesA and Recommended
Table A3.17, unless otherwise agreed upon by seller and purchaser and Cleanup Allowance for Rectangular Plates, Circles, Rings, and
specified in the purchase order. Sketches
Cleanup
Tolerance, mm
AllowanceB
TABLE A3.22 Permitted Variations in Width and Length for Hot- Outside Inside Per Edge,
Rolled and Cold-Rolled Resquared Coil-Processed Product Specified Thickness, mm Diameter Diameter mm
(Stretcher Leveled Standard of Flatness) 51 and under +10, –0 –10, +0 66
Over 51 to 76 incl +13, –0 –13, +0 610
NOTE 1—Polished sheets with Finishes No. 4 and higher are produced Over 76 to 152 incl +19, –0 –19, +0 613
to tolerances given in this table. A
Tolerances to apply unless otherwise agreed. Note that for some applications
Width and Length user may wish to specify minus rather than plus tolerance or vice versa.
B
Specified Dimensions, mm Tolerance, mm Recommended cleanup allowance which, unless otherwise specified, will be
applied by supplier to purchasers ordered size.
Thickness Width Length Over Under
Under 3.30 Up to 1200 Up to 3000 2 0 TABLE A3.27 Permitted Variations in Weight for Hot-Rolled and
1200 and over 3000 and over 3 0
Cold-Rolled Sheets
3.30 and over All All 7 0
Any item of five sheets or less, and weigh 100 kg or less
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estimated to weigh 100 kg or less,

may actually weigh 10 % over the
TABLE A3.23 Permitted Variations in Abrasive Cutting Width and theoretical weight
Length for Plates Any item of more than five sheets and weigh more than 100 kg
estimated to weigh more than 100 kg,
Tolerance over Specified Width and Length,A mm
Specified Thickness, [mm] may actually weigh 7 1⁄2 % over the
Width Length theoretical weight
Chromium-manganese-nickel 7.82 kg/m2/mm thick
Up to 25, incl 3.2 3.2
Chromium-nickel 8.07 kg/m2/mm thick
25 to 50, incl 4.8 4.8
Chromium 7.92 kg/m2/mm thick
50 to 75, incl 6.4 6.4
75 to 100, inclB 7.9 7.9
A
The tolerances under specified width and length are 3.2 mm.
B
Width and length tolerances for abrasive cut plates over 100 mm thick are not
included in the table; consult producer.

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TABLE A3.28 Permitted Variations in Camber for Cold-Rolled
Narrow Coil-Processed Product in Coils and Cut LengthsA
Specified Width, mm Tolerance Per Unit Length Of Any 2400 mm

To 40, incl 13
Over 40 to 600, incl 7
A
Camber is the deviation of a side edge from a straight line and measurement
is taken by placing a 2400-mm straightedge on the concave side and measuring
the greatest distance between the strip edge and the straightedge.

TABLE A3.29 Permitted Variations in Camber for Hot-Rolled and

Cold-Rolled Wide Coil-Processed Product as Cut Lengths Not
Resquared and Cold-Rolled Wide Coil-Processed Product as
CoilsA
Specified Width, mm Tolerance per Unit Length of Any 2400 mm, mm

600 to 900, excl 4

900 and over 3
A
Camber is the greatest deviation of a side edge from a straight line and
measurement is taken by placing an 8-ft [2438-mm] straightedge on the concave
side and measuring the greatest distance between the sheet edge and the
straightedge.

A4. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF NEW MATERIALS

A4.1 New materials may be proposed for inclusion in A4.1.3 The application shall be accompanied by test data as
specifications referencing this specification subject to the required by the applicable specification. Test data from a
following conditions: minimum of three test lots, as defined by the specification, each
A4.1.1 Application for the addition of a new grade to a from a different heat, shall be furnished.
specification shall be made to the Chairman of the subcommit- A4.1.4 The application shall provide recommendations for
tee which has jurisdiction over that specification. all requirements appearing in the applicable specification.
A4.1.2 The application shall be accompanied by a statement A4.1.5 The application shall state whether the new grade is
from at least one user indicating that there is a need for the new covered by patent.
grade to be included in the applicable specification.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(A 480/A 480M – 08b) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved April 1, 2009.)

(1) Added the following UNS designations to Table A1.2:

S20431, S20432, S20433, and S30530.

Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(A 480/A 480M – 08a) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved October 1, 2008.)

(1) Clarified hardness testing requirements for thin material.

Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(A 480/A 480M – 08) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved May 15, 2008.)

(1) New grade S32202 added to Table A1.2.

Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(A 480/A 480M – 06b) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved April 1, 2008.)

(1) Added UNS designation S35115 to Table A1.2.

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