Manufacture, Stockholder And Distributor of Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel Bars

Manufacture, Stockholder And Distributor of Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel Bars

Designation: A 29/A 29M – 05
Standard Specification for
Steel Bars, Carbon and Alloy, Hot-Wrought, General
Requirements for1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A 29/A 29M; 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.
A superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.

  1. Scope*
    1.1 This specification2 covers a group of common requirements
    which, unless otherwise specified in the purchase order
    or in an individual specification, shall apply to carbon and alloy
    steel bars under each of the following ASTM specifications (or
    under any other ASTM specification which invokes this
    specification or portions thereof):
    Title of Specification ASTM
    DesignationA
    Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel Bars:
    Steel Bars, Carbon, Quenched and Tempered A 321
    Steel Bars and Shapes, Carbon Rolled from “T’’ Rails A 499
    Steel Bars, Carbon, Merchant Quality, M-Grades A 575
    Steel Bars, Carbon, Hot-Wrought, Special Quality A 576
    Steel Bars, Carbon, Merchant Quality, Mechanical
    Properties
    A 663/A 663M
    Steel Bars, Carbon, Hot-Wrought, Special Quality, Mechanical
    Properties
    A 675/A 675M
    Steel Bars for Springs, Carbon and Alloy A 689
    Cold-Finished Carbon Steel Bars:
    Steel Bars, Carbon and Alloy, Cold-Finished A 108
    Cold-Drawn Stress-Relieved Carbon Steel Bars Subject
    to Mechanical Property Requirements
    A 311/A 311M
    Hot-Rolled Alloy Steel Bars:
    Steel Bars, Alloy, Standard Grades A 322
    Carbon and Alloy Steel Bars Subject to End-Quench
    Hardenability Requirements
    A 304
    Steel Bars, Alloy, Hot-Wrought or Cold-Finished,
    Quenched and Tempered
    A 434
    Steel Bars, Alloy, Hot-Wrought, for Elevated Temperature
    or Pressure-Containing Parts, or Both
    A 739
    Cold-Finished Alloy Steel Bars:
    Steel Bars, Alloy, Hot-Rolled or Cold-Finished,
    Quenched and Tempered
    A 434
    Steel Bars, Carbon, Hot-Wrought or Cold-Finished,
    Special Quality, for Pressure Piping Components
    A 696
    A These designations refer to the latest issue of the respective specifications,
    which appear either in the Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.05, or as
    reprints obtainable from ASTM.
    1.2 In case of any conflict in requirements, the requirements
    of the purchase order, the individual material specification, and
    this general specification shall prevail in the sequence named.
    1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units or SI units are to
    be regarded as the standard. Within the text, the SI units are
    shown in brackets. The values stated in each system are not
    exact equivalents; therefore, each system must be used independently
    of the other. Combining values from the two systems
    may result in nonconformance with the specification.
    1.4 For purposes of determining conformance to this specification
    and the various material specifications referenced in
    1.1, dimensional values shall be rounded to the nearest unit in
    the right-hand place of figures used in expressing the limiting
    values in accordance with the rounding method of Practice
    E 29.
    NOTE 1—Specification A 29 previously listed dimensional tolerances
    for cold-finished bars; these are now found in Specification A 108.
  2. Referenced Documents
    2.1 ASTM Standards: 3
    A 108 Specification for Steel Bars, Carbon and Alloy,
    Cold-Finished
    A 304 Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Bars Subject
    to End-Quench Hardenability Requirements
    A 311/A 311M Specification for Cold-Drawn, Stress-
    Relieved Carbon Steel Bars Subject to Mechanical Property
    Requirements
    A 321 Specification for Steel Bars, Carbon, Quenched and
    Tempered
    A 322 Specification for Steel Bars, Alloy, Standard Grades
    A 370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing
    of Steel Products
    A 434 Specification for Steel Bars, Alloy, Hot-Wrought or
    Cold-Finished, Quenched and Tempered
    A 499 Specification for Steel Bars and Shapes, Carbon
    Rolled from “T” Rails
    A 575 Specification for Steel Bars, Carbon, Merchant Quality,
    M-Grades
    A 576 Specification for Steel Bars, Carbon, Hot-Wrought,
    Special Quality 1 This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel,
    Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
    A01.15 on Bars.
    Current edition approved May 1, 2005. Published May 2005. Originally
    approved in 1957. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as A 29/A 29M–04e1.
    2 For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications see related Specification
    SA-29/SA-29M in Section II of that Code.
    3 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
    Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
    the ASTM website.
    1
    *A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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    A 663/A 663M Specification for Steel Bars, Carbon, Merchant
    Quality, Mechanical Properties
    A 675/A 675M Specification for Steel Bars, Carbon, Hot-
    Wrought, Special Quality, Mechanical Properties
    A 689 Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Bars for
    Springs
    A 696 Specification for Steel Bars, Carbon, Hot-Wrought or
    Cold-Finished, Special Quality for Pressure Piping Components
    A 700 Practices for Packaging, Marking, and Loading
    Methods for Steel Products for Domestic Shipment
    A 739 Specification for Steel Bars, Alloy, Hot-Wrought, for
    Elevated Temperature or Pressure-Containing Parts, or
    Both
    A 751 Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology for
    Chemical Analysis of Steel Products
    E 29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
    Determine Conformance with Specifications
    E 112 Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size
    2.2 Federal Standards:4
    Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)
    Fed. Std. No. 183 Continuous Identification Marking of Iron
    and Steel Products
    2.3 Military Standard:4
    MIL-STD-163 Steel Mill Products—Preparation for Shipment
    and Storage
    2.4 Other Standards:
    AIAG B-1 Bar Code Symbology Standard for 3-of-9 Bar
    Codes5
    AIAG B-5 02.00 Primary Metals Tag Application Standard5
  3. Terminology
    3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
    3.1.1 Hot-Wrought Steel Bars—Steel bars produced by hot
    forming ingots, blooms, billets, or other semifinished forms to
    yield straight lengths (or coils, depending upon size, section,
    and mill equipment) in sections that are uniform throughout
    their length, and in the following sections and sizes:
    3.1.1.1 Rounds, 7⁄32 to 10.0 in. [5.5 to 250 mm], inclusive,
    3.1.1.2 Squares, 7⁄32 to 6.0 in. [6 to 160 mm], inclusive,
    3.1.1.3 Round-Cornered Squares, 7⁄32 to 8.0 in. [6 to 200
    mm], inclusive,
    3.1.1.4 Flats, 1⁄4 to 8 in. inclusive, in width: 13⁄64 in. in
    minimum thickness up to 6 in. in width; and 0.230 in. in
    minimum thickness for over 6 to 8 in. in width, inclusive [over
    5 mm in thickness up to 150 mm in width; and over 6 mm in
    thickness for over 150 mm through 200 mm in width].
    Maximum thickness for all widths is 4 in. [100 mm].
    3.1.1.5 Hexagons and Octagons, 1⁄4 to 41⁄16 in. [6 to 103
    mm], inclusive, between parallel surfaces,
    3.1.1.6 Bar Size Shapes—Angles, channels, tees, zees,
    when their greatest cross-sectional dimension is under 3 in. [75
    mm], and
    3.1.1.7 Special Bar Sections—Half-rounds, ovals, halfovals,
    other special bar size sections.
    3.1.2 Cold-Finished Steel Bars—Steel bars produced by
    cold finishing previously hot-wrought bars by means of cold
    drawing, cold forming, turning, grinding, or polishing (singly
    or in combination) to yield straight lengths or coils in sections
    that are uniform throughout their length and in the following
    sections and sizes:
    3.1.2.1 Rounds, 9 in. [230 mm] and under in diameter,
    3.1.2.2 Squares, 6 in. [150 mm] and under between parallel
    surfaces,
    3.1.2.3 Hexagons, 4 in. [100 mm] and under between
    parallel surfaces,
    3.1.2.4 Flats, 1⁄8 in. [3 mm] and over in thickness and not
    over 12 in. [300 mm] in width, and
    3.1.2.5 Special Bar Sections.
    3.1.3 Lot—Unless otherwise specified in the contract or
    order, a lot shall consist of all bars submitted for inspection at
    the same time of the same heat, condition, finish, size, or shape.
    For bars specified in the quenched and tempered condition,
    when heat treated in batch-type furnaces, a lot shall consist of
    all bars from the same heat, of the same prior condition, the
    same size, and subjected to the same heat treatment in one
    tempering charge. For bars specified in the quenched and
    tempered condition, when heat treated without interruption in a
    continuous-type furnace, a lot shall consist of all bars from the
    same heat, of the same prior condition, of the same size, and
    subjected to the same heat treatment.
  4. Chemical Composition
    4.1 Limits:
    4.1.1 The chemical composition shall conform to the requirements
    specified in the purchase order or the individual
    product specifications. For convenience the grades commonly
    specified for carbon steel bars are shown in Tables 1 and 2.
    Bars may be ordered to these grade designations and when so
    ordered shall conform to the specified limits by heat analysis.
    4.1.2 When compositions other than those shown in Tables
    1 and 2 are required, the composition limits shall be prepared
    using the ranges and limits shown in Table 3 for carbon steel
    and Table 4 for alloy steel.
    4.2 Heat or Cast Analysis:
    4.2.1 The chemical composition of each heat or cast shall be
    determined by the manufacturer in accordance with Test
    Methods, Practices, and Terminology A 751.
    4.2.2 The heat or cast analysis shall conform to the requirements
    specified in the product specification or purchase order.
    These can be the heat chemical range and limit for a grade
    designated in Tables 1 and 2, or another range and limit in
    accordance with 4.1.2, or with requirements of the product
    specification.
    NOTE 2—Heat analysis for lead is not determinable since lead is added
    to the ladle stream while each ingot is poured. When specified as an added
    element to a standard steel, the percentage of lead is reported as 0.15 to
    0.35 incl, which is the range commonly specified for this element.
    4 Copies of military specifications, military standards, and federal standards
    required by contractors in connection with specific procurement functions should be
    obtained from the procuring activity or as directed by the contracting officer, or from
    the Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4 Section D, 700 Robbins Ave.,
    Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Attn: NPODS.
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    17117 W. Nine Mile Rd., Southfield, MI 48075.
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    TABLE 1 Grade Designations and Chemical Compositions of Carbon Steel Bars
    Grade Designation
    Heat Chemical Ranges and Limits, %
    Carbon Manganese Phosphorus, max Sulfur, maxA
    Nonresulfurized Carbon SteelsB,C,D,E,F
    1005 0.06 max 0.35 max 0.040 0.050
    1006 0.08 max 0.25–0.40 0.040 0.050
    1008 0.10 max 0.30–0.50 0.040 0.050
    1010 0.08–0.13 0.30–0.60 0.040 0.050
    1011 0.08–0.13 0.60–0.90 0.040 0.050
    1012 0.10–0.15 0.30–0.60 0.040 0.050
    1013 0.11–0.16 0.50–0.80 0.040 0.050
    1015 0.13–0.18 0.30–0.60 0.040 0.050
    1016 0.13–0.18 0.60–0.90 0.040 0.050
    1017 0.15–0.20 0.30–0.60 0.040 0.050
    1018 0.15–0.20 0.60–0.90 0.040 0.050
    1019 0.15–0.20 0.70–1.00 0.040 0.050
    1020 0.18–0.23 0.30–0.60 0.040 0.050
    1021 0.18–0.23 0.60–0.90 0.040 0.050
    1022 0.18–0.23 0.70–1.00 0.040 0.050
    1023 0.20–0.25 0.30–0.60 0.040 0.050
    1025 0.22–0.28 0.30–0.60 0.040 0.050
    1026 0.22–0.28 0.60–0.90 0.040 0.050
    1029 0.25–0.31 0.60–0.90 0.040 0.050
    1030 0.28–0.34 0.60–0.90 0.040 0.050
    1034 0.32–0.38 0.50–0.80 0.040 0.050
    1035 0.32–0.38 0.60–0.90 0.040 0.050
    1037 0.32–0.38 0.70–1.00 0.040 0.050
    1038 0.35–0.42 0.60–0.90 0.040 0.050
    1039 0.37–0.44 0.70–1.00 0.040 0.050
    1040 0.37–0.44 0.60–0.90 0.040 0.050
    1042 0.40–0.47 0.60–0.90 0.040 0.050
    1043 0.40–0.47 0.70–1.00 0.040 0.050
    1044 0.43–0.50 0.30–0.60 0.040 0.050
    1045 0.43–0.50 0.60–0.90 0.040 0.050
    1046 0.43–0.50 0.70–1.00 0.040 0.050
    1049 0.46–0.53 0.60–0.90 0.040 0.050
    1050 0.48–0.55 0.60–0.90 0.040 0.050
    1053 0.48–0.55 0.70–1.00 0.040 0.050
    1055 0.50–0.60 0.60–0.90 0.040 0.050
    1059 0.55–0.65 0.50–0.80 0.040 0.050
    1060 0.55–0.65 0.60–0.90 0.040 0.050
    1064 0.60–0.70 0.50–0.80 0.040 0.050
    1065 0.60–0.70 0.60–0.90 0.040 0.050
    1069 0.65–0.75 0.40–0.70 0.040 0.050
    1070 0.65–0.75 0.60–0.90 0.040 0.050
    1071 0.65–0.70 0.75–1.05 0.040 0.050
    1074 0.70–0.80 0.50–0.80 0.040 0.050
    1075 0.70–0.80 0.40–0.70 0.040 0.050
    1078 0.72–0.85 0.30–0.60 0.040 0.050
    1080 0.75–0.88 0.60–0.90 0.040 0.050
    1084 0.80–0.93 0.60–0.90 0.040 0.050
    1086 0.80–0.93 0.30–0.50 0.040 0.050
    1090 0.85–0.98 0.60–0.90 0.040 0.050
    1095 0.90–1.03 0.30–0.50 0.040 0.050
    Resulfurized Carbon SteelsB,D,F
    1108 0.08–0.13 0.60–0.80 0.040 0.08–0.13
    1109 0.08–0.13 0.60–0.90 0.040 0.08–0.13
    1110 0.08–0.13 0.30–0.60 0.040 0.08–0.13
    1116 0.14–0.20 1.10–1.40 0.040 0.16–0.23
    1117 0.14–0.20 1.00–1.30 0.040 0.08–0.13
    1118 0.14–0.20 1.30–1.60 0.040 0.08–0.13
    1119 0.14–0.20 1.00–1.30 0.040 0.24–0.33
    1132 0.27–0.34 1.35–1.65 0.040 0.08–0.13
    1137 0.32–0.39 1.35–1.65 0.040 0.08–0.13
    1139 0.35–0.43 1.35–1.65 0.040 0.13–0.20
    1140 0.37–0.44 0.70–1.00 0.040 0.08–0.13
    1141 0.37–0.45 1.35–1.65 0.040 0.08–0.13
    1144 0.40–0.48 1.35–1.65 0.040 0.24–0.33
    1145 0.42–0.49 0.70–1.00 0.040 0.04–0.07
    1146 0.42–0.49 0.70–1.00 0.040 0.08–0.13
    1151 0.48–0.55 0.70–1.00 0.040 0.08–0.13
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    4.2.3 If requested or required, the heat analysis shall be
    reported to the purchaser or his representative.
    4.2.4 Reporting of significant figures and rounding shall be
    in accordance with Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology
    A 751.
    4.3 Product Analysis:
    4.3.1 Merchant quality carbon bar steel is not subject to
    rejection for product analysis unless misapplication of a heat is
    clearly indicated.
    4.3.2 Analyses may be made by the purchaser from finished
    bars other than merchant quality representing each heat of
    open-hearth, basic-oxygen, or electric-furnace steel. The
    chemical composition thus determined shall not vary from the
    limits specified in the applicable specification by more than the
    amounts prescribed in Table 5 and Table 6, but the several
    determinations of any element, excluding lead, in a heat may
    not vary both above and below the specified range. Rimmed or
    capped steel is characterized by a lack of homogeneity in its
    composition, especially for the elements carbon, phosphorus,
    and sulfur; therefore, when rimmed or capped steel is specified
    or required, the limitations for these elements shall not be
    applicable. Because of the degree to which phosphorus and
    sulfur segregate, the limitations for these elements shall not be
    applicable to rephosphorized or resulfurized steels.
    4.3.3 Samples for product analysis shall be taken by one of
    the following methods:
    4.3.3.1 Applicable to small sections whose cross-sectional
    area does not exceed 0.75 in.2 [500 mm2] such as rounds,
    Rephosphorized and Resulfurized Carbon SteelsD,F
    Grade Designation Carbon Manganese Phosphorous Sulfur Lead
    1211 0.13 max 0.60–0.90 0.07–0.12 0.10–0.15 …
    1212 0.13 max 0.70–1.00 0.07–0.12 0.16–0.23 …
    1213 0.13 max 0.70–1.00 0.07–0.12 0.24–0.33 …
    1215 0.09 max 0.75–1.05 0.04–0.09 0.26–0.35 …
    12L13 0.13 max 0.70–1.00 0.07–0.12 0.24–0.33 0.15–0.35
    12L14 0.15 max 0.85–1.15 0.04–0.09 0.26–0.35 0.15–0.35
    12L15 0.09 max 0.75–1.05 0.04–0.09 0.26–0.35 0.15–0.35
    High-Manganese Carbon SteelsB,C,D,E,F
    Grade
    Designation
    Former
    Designation Carbon Manganese
    Phosphorous,
    max
    Sulfur,
    max
    1513 … 0.10–0.16 1.10–1.40 0.040 0.050
    1518 … 0.15–0.21 1.10–1.40 0.040 0.050
    1522 … 0.18–0.24 1.10–1.40 0.040 0.050
    1524 1024 0.19–0.25 1.35–1.65 0.040 0.050
    1525 … 0.23–0.29 0.80–1.10 0.040 0.050
    1526 … 0.22–0.29 1.10–1.40 0.040 0.050
    1527 1027 0.22–0.29 1.20–1.50 0.040 0.050
    1536 1036 0.30–0.37 1.20–1.50 0.040 0.050
    1541 1041 0.36–0.44 1.35–1.65 0.040 0.050
    1547 … 0.43–0.51 1.35–1.65 0.040 0.050
    1548 1048 0.44–0.52 1.10–1.40 0.040 0.050
    1551 1051 0.45–0.56 0.85–1.15 0.040 0.050
    1552 1052 0.47–0.55 1.20–1.50 0.040 0.050
    1561 1061 0.55–0.65 0.75–1.05 0.040 0.050
    1566 1066 0.60–0.71 0.85–1.15 0.040 0.050
    1572 1072 0.65–0.76 1.00–1.30 0.040 0.050
    Heat Chemical Ranges and Limits, percent
    Merchant Quality M Series Carbon Steel Bars
    Grade
    Designation Carbon ManganeseG
    Phosphorous,
    max Sulfur, max
    M 1008 0.10 max 0.25–0.60 0.04 0.05
    M 1010 0.07–0.14 0.25–0.60 0.04 0.05
    M 1012 0.09–0.16 0.25–0.60 0.04 0.05
    M 1015 0.12–0.19 0.25–0.60 0.04 0.05
    M 1017 0.14–0.21 0.25–0.60 0.04 0.05
    M 1020 0.17–0.24 0.25–0.60 0.04 0.05
    M 1023 0.19–0.27 0.25–0.60 0.04 0.05
    M 1025 0.20–0.30 0.25–0.60 0.04 0.05
    M 1031 0.26–0.36 0.25–0.60 0.04 0.05
    M 1044 0.40–0.50 0.25–0.60 0.04 0.05
    A Maximum unless otherwise indicated.
    B When silicon is required, the following ranges and limits are commonly specified: 0.10 %, max, 0.10 % to 0.20 %, 0.15 % to 0.35 %, 0.20 % to 0.40 %, or 0.30 % to
    0.60 %.
    C Copper can be specified when required as 0.20 % minimum.
    D When lead is required as an added element to a standard steel, a range of 0.15 to 0.35 % inclusive is specified. Such a steel is identified by inserting the letter “L”
    between the second and third numerals of the grade designation, for example, 10 L 45. A cast or heat analysis is not determinable when lead is added to the ladle stream.
    E When boron treatment for killed steels is specified, the steels can be expected to contain 0.0005 to 0.003 % boron. If the usual titanium additive is not permitted, the
    steels can be expected to contain up to 0.005 % boron.
    F The elements bismuth, calcium, selenium, or tellurium may be added as agreed upon between purchaser and supplier.
    G Unless prohibited by the purchaser, the manganese content may exceed 0.60 % on heat analysis to a maximum of 0.75 %, provided the carbon range on heat analysis
    has the minimum and maximum reduced by 0.01 % for each 0.05 % manganese over 0.60 %.
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    TABLE 2 Grade Designations and Chemical Compositions of Alloy Steel Bars
    NOTE 1—Small quantities of certain elements are present in alloy steels, which are not specified or required. These elements are considered as
    incidental and may be present to the following maximum amounts: copper, 0.35 %; nickel, 0.25 %; chromium, 0.20 % and molybdenum, 0.06 %.
    NOTE 2—Where minimum and maximum sulfur content is shown it is indicative of resulfurized steel.
    NOTE 3—The chemical ranges and limits shown in Table 2 are produced to product analysis tolerances shown in Table 6.
    NOTE 4—Standard alloy steels can be produced with a lead range of 0.15–0.35 %. Such steels are identified by inserting the letter “L” between the
    second and third numerals of the AISI number, for example, 41 L 40. A cast or heat analysis is not determinable when lead is added to the ladle stream.
    Grade
    Designation
    Heat Chemical Ranges and Limits, %
    Carbon Manganese Phosphorus,
    max
    Sulfur,
    max
    SiliconA Nickel Chromium Molybdenum
    1330 0.28–0.33 1.60–1.90 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 … … …
    1335 0.33–0.38 1.60–1.90 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 … … …
    1340 0.38–0.43 1.60–1.90 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 … … …
    1345 0.43–0.48 1.60–1.90 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35
    4012 0.09–0.14 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 … … 0.15–0.25
    4023 0.20–0.25 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 … … 0.20–0.30
    4024 0.20–0.25 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.035–0.050 0.15 to 0.35 … … 0.20–0.30
    4027 0.25–0.30 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 … … 0.20–0.30
    4028 0.25–0.30 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.035–0.050 0.15 to 0.35 … … 0.20–0.30
    4032 0.30–0.35 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 … … 0.20–0.30
    4037 0.35–0.40 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 … … 0.20–0.30
    4042 0.40–0.45 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 … … 0.20–0.30
    4047 0.45–0.50 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 … … 0.20–0.30
    4118 0.18–0.23 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 … 0.40–0.60 0.08–0.15
    4120 0.18–0.23 0.90–1.20 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 … 0.40–0.60 0.13–0.20
    4121 0.18–0.23 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 … 0.45–0.65 0.20–0.30
    4130 0.28–0.33 0.40–0.60 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 … 0.80–1.10 0.15–0.25
    4135 0.33–0.38 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 … 0.80–1.10 0.15–0.25
    4137 0.35–0.40 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 … 0.80–1.10 0.15–0.25
    4140 0.38–0.43 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 … 0.80–1.10 0.15–0.25
    4142 0.40–0.45 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 … 0.80–1.10 0.15–0.25
    4145 0.43–0.48 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 … 0.80–1.10 0.15–0.25
    4147 0.45–0.50 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 … 0.80–1.10 0.15–0.25
    4150 0.48–0.53 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 … 0.80–1.10 0.15–0.25
    4161 0.56–0.64 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 … 0.70–0.90 0.25–0.35
    4320 0.17–0.22 0.45–0.65 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 1.65–2.00 0.40–0.60 0.20–0.30
    4340 0.38–0.43 0.60–0.80 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 1.65–2.00 0.70–0.90 0.20–0.30
    E4340 0.38–0.43 0.65–0.85 0.025 0.025 0.15 to 0.35 1.65–2.00 0.70–0.90 0.20–0.30
    4419 0.18–0.23 0.45–0.65 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 … … 0.45–0.60
    4422 0.20–0.25 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 … … 0.35–0.45
    4427 0.24–0.29 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 … … 0.35–0.45
    4615 0.13–0.18 0.45–0.65 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 1.65–2.00 … 0.20–0.30
    4620 0.17–0.22 0.45–0.65 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 1.65–2.00 … 0.20–0.30
    4621 0.18–0.23 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 1.65–2.00 … 0.20–0.30
    4626 0.24–0.29 0.45–0.65 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 0.70–1.00 … 0.15–0.25
    4715 0.13–0.18 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 0.70–1.00 0.45–0.65 0.45–0.60
    4718 0.16–0.21 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 0.90–1.20 0.35–0.55 0.30–0.40
    4720 0.17–0.22 0.50–0.70 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 0.90–1.20 0.35–0.55 0.15–0.25
    4815 0.13–0.18 0.40–0.60 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 3.25–3.75 … 0.20–0.30
    4817 0.15–0.20 0.40–0.60 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 3.25–3.75 … 0.20–0.30
    4820 0.18–0.23 0.50–0.70 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 3.25–3.75 … 0.20–0.30
    5015 0.12–0.17 0.30–0.50 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 … 0.30–0.50 …
    5046 0.43–0.48 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 … 0.20–0.35 …
    5115 0.13–0.18 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 … 0.70–0.90 …
    5120 0.17–0.22 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 … 0.70–0.90 …
    5130 0.28–0.33 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 … 0.80–1.10 …
    5132 0.30–0.35 0.60–0.80 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 … 0.75–1.00 …
    5135 0.33–0.38 0.60–0.80 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 … 0.80–1.05 …
    5140 0.38–0.43 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 … 0.70–0.90 …
    5145 0.43–0.48 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 … 0.70–0.90 …
    5147 0.46–0.51 0.70–0.95 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 … 0.85–1.15 …
    5150 0.48–0.53 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 … 0.70–0.90 …
    5155 0.51–0.59 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 … 0.70–0.90 …
    5160 0.56–0.61 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 … 0.70–0.90 …
    E50100 0.98–1.10 0.25–0.45 0.025 0.025 0.15 to 0.35 … 0.40–0.60 …
    E51100 0.98–1.10 0.25–0.45 0.025 0.025 0.15 to 0.35 … 0.90–1.15 …
    E52100 0.98–1.10 0.25–0.45 0.025 0.025 0.15 to 0.35 … 1.30–1.60 …
    52100B 0.93–1.05 0.25–0.45 0.025 0.015 0.15 to 0.35 … 1.35–1.60 …
    6118 0.16–0.21 0.50–0.70 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 … 0.50–0.70 (0.10–0.15 V)
    6150 0.48–0.53 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 … 0.80–1.10 (0.15 min V)
    8115 0.13–0.18 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 0.20–0.40 0.30–0.50 0.08–0.15
    8615 0.13–0.18 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 0.40–0.70 0.40–0.60 0.15–0.25
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    machining the full cross section of the piece. Drilling is not a
    feasible method for sampling sizes 0.75 in.2 and smaller.
    4.3.3.2 Applicable to products where the width of the cross
    section greatly exceeds the thickness, such as bar size shapes
    and light flat bars. Chips are taken by drilling entirely through
    the steel at a point midway between the edge and the middle of
    the section, or by milling or machining the entire cross section.
    4.3.3.3 Applicable to large rounds, squares semifinished,
    etc. Chips are taken at any point midway between the outside
    and the center of the piece by drilling parallel to the axis or by
    milling or machining the full cross section. In cases where
    these methods are not practicable, the piece may be drilled on
    the side, but chips are not taken until they represent the portion
    midway between the outside and the center.
    4.3.3.4 When the steel is subject to tension test requirements,
    the tension test specimen can also be used for product
    analysis. In that case, chips for product analysis can be taken
    by drilling entirely through the tension test specimens or by the
    method described in 4.3.3.1.
    4.3.4 When chips are taken by drilling, the diameter of the
    drill used shall conform to the following:
    Area of Sample Cross Section,
    in.2(cm2)
    Approximate Drill Diameter,
    in. (mm)
    16 [100] or less 1⁄2 [12.5]
    Over 16 [100] 1 [25.0]
    4.3.5 The minimum number of samples to be taken from
    material representing the same heat or lot before rejection by
    the purchaser shall be as follows:
    Minimum Number of Samples
    15 tons [15 Mg] and under 4
    Over 15 tons [15 Mg] 6
    4.3.6 In case the number of pieces in a heat is less than the
    number of samples required, one sample from each piece shall
    be considered sufficient.
    4.3.7 In the event that product analysis determinations are
    outside the permissible limits as prescribed in 4.3.2, additional
    samples shall be analyzed and the acceptability of the heat
    negotiated between the purchaser and the producer.
    4.4 Referee Analysis—In case a referee analysis is required
    and agreed upon to resolve a dispute concerning the results of
    a chemical analysis, the referee analysis shall be performed in
    accordance with the latest issue of Test Methods, Practices, and
    Terminology A 751, unless otherwise agreed upon between the
    manufacturer and the purchaser.
    TABLE 2 Continued
    Grade
    Designation
    Heat Chemical Ranges and Limits, %
    Carbon Manganese Phosphorus,
    max
    Sulfur,
    max
    SiliconA Nickel Chromium Molybdenum
    8617 0.15–0.20 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 0.40–0.70 0.40–0.60 0.15–0.25
    8620 0.18–0.23 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 0.40–0.70 0.40–0.60 0.15–0.25
    8622 0.20–0.25 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 0.40–0.70 0.40–0.60 0.15–0.25
    8625 0.23–0.28 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 0.40–0.70 0.40–0.60 0.15–0.25
    8627 0.25–0.30 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 0.40–0.70 0.40–0.60 0.15–0.25
    8630 0.28–0.33 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 0.40–0.70 0.40–0.60 0.15–0.25
    8637 0.35–0.40 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 0.40–0.70 0.40–0.60 0.15–0.25
    8640 0.38–0.43 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 0.40–0.70 0.40–0.60 0.15–0.25
    8642 0.40–0.45 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 0.40–0.70 0.40–0.60 0.15–0.25
    8645 0.43–0.48 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 0.40–0.70 0.40–0.60 0.15–0.25
    8650 0.48–0.53 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 0.40–0.70 0.40–0.60 0.15–0.25
    8655 0.51–0.59 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 0.40–0.70 0.40–0.60 0.15–0.25
    8660 0.56–0.64 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 0.40–0.70 0.40–0.60 0.15–0.25
    8720 0.18–0.23 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 0.40–0.7 0.40–0.60 0.20–0.30
    8740 0.38–0.43 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 0.40–0.70 0.40–0.60 0.20–0.30
    8822 0.20–0.25 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15 to 0.35 0.40–0.70 0.40–0.60 0.30–0.40
    9254 0.51–0.59 0.60–0.80 0.035 0.040 1.20–1.60 … 0.60–0.80 …
    9255 0.51–0.59 0.70–0.95 0.035 0.040 1.80–2.20 … … …
    9259 0.56–0.64 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.70–1.10 . . . 0.45–0.65 . . .
    9260 0.56–0.64 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 1.80–2.20 … … …
    E9310 0.08–0.13 0.45–0.65 0.025 0.025 0.15 to 0.30 3.00–3.50 1.00–1.40 0.08–0.15
    Standard Boron SteelsC
    50B44 0.43–0.48 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 . . . 0.20–0.60 . . .
    50B46 0.44–0.49 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 . . . 0.20–0.35 . . .
    50B50 0.48–0.53 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 . . . 0.40–0.60 . . .
    50B60 0.56–0.64 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 . . . 0.40–0.60 . . .
    51B60 0.56–0.64 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 . . . 0.70–0.90 . . .
    81B45 0.43–0.48 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 0.20–0.40 0.35–0.55 0.08–0.15
    94B17 0.15–0.20 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 0.30–0.60 0.30–0.50 0.80–0.15
    94B30 0.28–0.33 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 0.30–0.60 0.30–0.50 0.08–0.15
    A Silicon may be specified by the purchaser as 0.10 % maximum. The need for 0.10% maximum generally relates to severe cold-formed parts.
    B The purchaser may also require the following maximums: copper 0.30 %; aluminum 0.050 %; oxygen 0.0015 %.
    C These steels can be expected to contain 0.0005 to 0.003 % boron. If the usual titanium additive is not permitted, the steels can be expected to contain up to 0.005 %
    boron.
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    5.1 Austenitic Grain Size:
    5.1.1 When a coarse austenitic grain size is specified, the
    steel shall have a grain size number of 1 to 5 exclusive as
    determined in accordance with Test Methods E 112. Conformance
    to this grain size of 70 % of the grains in the area
    examined shall constitute the basis of acceptance. One test per
    heat shall be made.
    5.1.2 When a fine austenitic grain size is specified, the steel
    shall have a grain size number of 5 or higher as determined in
    accordance with Test Methods E 112. Conformance to this
    grain size of 70 % of the area examined shall constitute the
    basis of acceptance. One test per heat shall be made unless the
    provisions of 5.1.2.1 or 5.1.2.2 are exercised.
    5.1.2.1 When aluminum is used as the grain refining element,
    the fine austenitic grain size requirement shall be deemed
    to be fulfilled if, on heat analysis, the aluminum content is not
    less than 0.020 % total aluminum or, alternately, 0.015 % acid
    soluble aluminum. The aluminum content shall be reported.
    The grain size test specified in 5.1.2 shall be the referee test.
    5.1.2.2 By agreement between purchaser and supplier,
    columbium or vanadium or both may be used for grain refining
    instead of or with aluminum. When columbium or vanadium is
    used as a grain refining element, the fine austenitic grain size
    requirement shall be deemed to be fulfilled if, on heat analysis,
    the columbium or vanadium content is as follows (the content
    of the elements shall be reported with the heat analysis):
    Steels having 0.25 % carbon or less:
    Cb 0.025 min
    V 0.05 min
    Steels having over 0.25 % carbon:
    Cb 0.015 min
    V 0.02 min
    The maximum contents shall be:
    Cb 0.05 max
    V 0.08 max
    Cb + V 0.06 max
    5.1.2.3 When provisions of 5.1.2.1 or 5.1.2.2 are exercised,
    a grain size test is not required unless specified by the
    purchaser. Unless otherwise specified, fine austenitic grain size
    shall be certified using the analysis of grain refining element(s).
    5.1.2.4 Referee Test—In the event that the chemical analysis
    of columbium or vanadium does not meet the requirements of
    5.1.2.2, the grain size test shown in 5.1.2 shall be the referee
    test unless an alternative test method is agreed upon between
    the manufacturer and the purchaser.
    TABLE 3 Heat Analysis Chemical Ranges and Limits of Carbon
    Steel Bars
    Element
    Chemical Ranges and Limits, %
    When Maximum of Specified
    Elements is:
    Range Lowest
    Maximum
    CarbonA … … 0.06
    to 0.12, incl … …
    over 0.12 to 0.25, incl 0.05 …
    over 0.25 to 0.40, incl 0.06 …
    over 0.40 to 0.55, incl 0.07 …
    over 0.55 to 0.80, incl 0.10 …
    over 0.80 0.13 …
    Manganese … … 0.35
    to 0.40, incl 0.15 …
    over 0.40 to 0.50, incl 0.20 …
    over 0.50 to 1.65, incl 0.30 …
    Phosphorus to 0.040, incl … 0.040B
    over 0.040 to 0.08, incl 0.03 …
    over 0.08 to 0.13, incl 0.05 …
    Sulfur to 0.050, incl … 0.050B
    over 0.050 to 0.09, incl 0.03 …
    over 0.09 to 0.15, incl 0.05 …
    over 0.15 to 0.23, incl 0.07 …
    over 0.23 to 0.50, incl 0.09 …
    SiliconC … … 0.10
    to 0.10, incl … …
    over 0.10 to 0.15, incl 0.08 …
    over 0.15 to 0.20, incl 0.10 …
    over 0.20 to 0.30, incl 0.15 …
    over 0.30 to 0.60, incl 0.20 …
    Copper When copper is required 0.20
    min is generally used
    LeadD When lead is required, a range
    of 0.15 to 0.35 is specified
    BismuthE
    CalciumE
    SeleniumE
    TelluriumE
    A The carbon ranges shown in the column headed “Range” apply when the
    specified maximum limit for manganese does not exceed 1.10 %. When the
    maximum manganese limit exceeds 1.10 %, add 0.01 to the carbon ranges shown
    above.
    B For steels produced in merchant quality the phosphorus maximum is 0.04 %
    and the sulfur maximum is 0.05 %.
    C It is not common practice to produce a rephosphorized and resulfurized
    carbon steel to specified limits for silicon because of its adverse effect on
    machinability.
    D A cast or heat analysis is not determinable when lead is added to the ladle
    stream.
    E Element specification range as agreed upon between purchaser and supplier.
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    NOTE 1—Boron steels can be expected to have 0.0005 % minimum boron content.
    NOTE 2—Alloy steels can be produced with a lead range of 0.15–0.35 %. A cast or heat analysis is not determinable when lead is added to the ladle
    stream.
    Element
    Chemical Ranges and Limits, %
    When Maximum of Specified Element
    is:
    Open-Hearth or Basic-Oxygen
    Steel
    Electric Furnace Steel Maximum Limit, %A
    Carbon To 0.55, incl 0.05 0.05
    Over 0.55–0.70, incl 0.08 0.07
    Over 0.70 to 0.80, incl 0.10 0.09
    Over 0.80–0.95, incl 0.12 0.11
    Over 0.95–1.35, incl 0.13 0.12
    Manganese To 0.60, incl 0.20 0.15
    Over 0.60–0.90, incl 0.20 0.20
    Over 0.90–1.05, incl 0.25 0.25
    Over 1.05–1.90, incl 0.30 0.30
    Over 1.90–2.10, incl 0.40 0.35
    Phosphorus Basic open-hearth or basicoxygen
    steel 0.035
    Acid open-hearth steel 0.050
    Basic electric-furnace steel 0.025
    Acid electric-furnace steel 0.050
    Sulfur To 0.050, incl 0.015 0.015
    Over 0.050–0.07, incl 0.02 0.02
    Over 0.07–0.10, incl 0.04 0.04
    Over 0.10–0.14, incl 0.05 0.05
    Basic open-hearth or basicoxygen
    steel 0.040
    Acid open-hearth steel 0.050
    Basic electric-furnace steel 0.025
    Acid electric-furnace steel 0.050
    Silicon To 0.20, incl 0.08 0.08
    Over 0.20–0.30, incl 0.15 0.15
    Over 0.30–0.60, incl 0.20 0.20
    Over 0.60–1.00, incl 0.30 0.30
    Over 1.00–2.20, incl 0.40 0.35
    Acid steelsB
    Nickel To 0.50, incl 0.20 0.20
    Over 0.50–1.50, incl 0.30 0.30
    Over 1.50–2.00, incl 0.35 0.35
    Over 2.00–3.00, incl 0.40 0.40
    Over 3.00–5.30, incl 0.50 0.50
    Over 5.30–10.00, incl 1.00 1.00
    Chromium To 0.40, incl 0.15 0.15
    Over 0.40–0.90, incl 0.20 0.20
    Over 0.90–1.05, incl 0.25 0.25
    Over 1.05–1.60, incl 0.30 0.30
    Over 1.60–1.75, incl C 0.35
    Over 1.75–2.10, incl C 0.40
    Over 2.10–3.99, incl C 0.50
    Molybdenum To 0.10, incl 0.05 0.05
    Over 0.10–0.20, incl 0.07 0.07
    Over 0.20–0.50, incl 0.10 0.10
    Over 0.50–0.80, incl 0.15 0.15
    Over 0.80–1.15, incl 0.20 0.20
    Tungsten To 0.50, incl 0.20 0.20
    Over 0.50–1.00, incl 0.30 0.30
    Over 1.00–2.00, incl 0.50 0.50
    Over 2.00–4.00, incl 0.60 0.60
    Vanadium To 0.25, incl 0.05 0.05
    Over 0.25–0.50, incl 0.10 0.10
    Aluminum Up to 0.10, incl 0.05 0.05
    Over 0.10–0.20, incl 0.10 0.10
    Over 0.20–0.30, incl 0.15 0.15
    Over 0.30–0.80, incl 0.25 0.25
    Over 0.80–1.30, incl 0.35 0.35
    Over 1.30–1.80, incl 0.45 0.45
    Copper To 0.60, incl 0.20 0.20
    Over 0.60–1.50, incl 0.30 0.30
    Over 1.50–2.00, incl 0.35 0.35
    A Applies to only nonrephosphorized and nonresulfurized steels.
    B Minimum silicon limit for acid open-hearth or acid electric-furnace alloy steels is 0.15 %.
    C Not normally produced in open-hearth.
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    6.1 Test Specimens:
    6.1.1 Selection—Test specimens shall be selected in accordance
    with the requirements of the applicable product specification
    or in accordance with Supplement I of the latest issue of
    Test Methods and Definitions A 370, in the sequence named.
    6.1.2 Preparation—Unless otherwise specified in the applicable
    product specification, test specimens shall be prepared in
    accordance with the latest issue of Test Methods and Definitions
    A 370, and especially Supplement I thereof.
    6.2 Methods of Mechanical Testing—All mechanical tests
    shall be conducted in accordance with the latest issue of Test
    Methods and Definitions A 370, and especially Supplement I
    thereof, on steel bar products.
    6.3 Retests:
    6.3.1 If any test specimen shows defective machining or
    develops flaws, the specimen may be discarded and another
    substituted.
    6.3.2 If the percentage elongation of any tension specimen
    is less than that specified and any part of the fracture is more
    than 3⁄4 in. [20 mm] from the center of a 2-in. [50-mm]
    specimen, or is outside the middle half of the gage length of an
    8-in. [200-mm] specimen as indicated by scribe scratches
    marked on the specimen before testing, a retest shall be
    allowed.
    6.3.3 For “as-wrought” material, if the results for any
    original tension specimen are within 2000 psi [14 MPa] of the
    required tensile strength, within 1000 psi [7 MPa] of the
    required yield point, or within 2 % of the required elongation,
    retesting shall be permitted. If the original testing required only
    one test, the retest shall consist of two random tests from the
    heat or lot involved. If the original testing required two tests of
    which one failed by the amounts listed in this paragraph, the
    retest shall be made on one random test from the heat or lot. If
    the results on the retest specimen or specimens meet the
    specified requirements, the heat or test lot will be accepted. If
    the results of one retest specimen do not meet the specified
    requirements, the material is subject to rejection.
    6.3.4 For thermally treated bars, if the results of the mechanical
    tests do not conform to the requirements specified,
    two more tests may be selected for each bar failing, and each
    of these retests shall conform to the requirements of the
    product specification.
    6.3.5 If a bend specimen fails, due to conditions of bending
    more severe than required by the specification, a retest shall be
    permitted from the heat or test lot involved for which one
    random specimen for each original specimen showing failure
    shall be used. If the results on the retest specimen meet the
    requirements of the specification, the heat or test lot will be
    accepted.
  7. Dimensions, Mass, and Permissible Variations
    7.1 Hot-Wrought Bars—The permissible variations for dimensions
    of hot-wrought carbon and alloy steel bars shall not
    exceed the applicable limits stated in Annex A1 for inch-pound
    values and Annex A2 for metric values.
  8. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
    8.1 The material shall be free of injurious defects and shall
    have a workmanlike finish.
    TABLE 5 Permissible Variations for Product Analysis of Carbon
    Steel
    Element
    Limit, or Maximum of
    Specified Range, %
    Over
    Maximum
    Limit, %
    Under
    Minimum
    Limit, %
    CarbonA 0.25 and under 0.02 0.02
    over 0.25 to 0.55, incl 0.03 0.03
    over 0.55 0.04 0.04
    Manganese 0.90 and under 0.03 0.03
    over 0.90 to 1.65, incl 0.06 0.06
    PhosphorusA,B basic steels 0.008 …
    acid bessemer steel 0.01 0.01
    SulfurA,B 0.008 …
    Silicon 0.35 and under 0.02 0.02
    over 0.35 to 0.60, incl 0.05 0.05
    Copper under minimum only … 0.02
    LeadC 0.15 to 0.35, incl 0.03 0.03
    A Rimmed and capped steels are not subject to rejection on product analysis
    unless misapplication is clearly indicated.
    B Resulfurized or rephosphorized steels are not subject to rejection on product
    analysis for these elements unless misapplication is clearly indicated.
    C Product analysis tolerance for lead applies both over and under to a specified
    range of 0.15 to 0.35 %.
    TABLE 6 Permissible Variations for Product Analysis of Alloy
    Steel
    Elements
    Limit, or Maximum of
    Specified Range, %
    Permissible Variations
    Over Maximum Limit or
    Under Minimum Limit, %
    Carbon 0.30 and under 0.01
    over 0.30 to 0.75, incl 0.02
    over 0.75 0.03
    Manganese 0.90 and under 0.03
    over 0.90 to 2.10, incl 0.04
    Phosphorus over maximum only 0.005
    Sulfur 0.060 and under 0.005
    Silicon 0.40 and under 0.02
    over 0.40 to 2.20, incl 0.05
    Nickel 1.00 and under 0.03
    over 1.00 to 2.00, incl 0.05
    over 2.00 to 5.30, incl 0.07
    over 5.30 to 10.00, incl 0.10
    Chromium 0.90 and under 0.03
    over 0.90 to 2.10, incl 0.05
    over 2.10 to 3.99, incl 0.10
    Molybdenum 0.20 and under 0.01
    over 0.20 to 0.40, incl 0.02
    over 0.40 to 1.15, incl 0.03
    Vanadium 0.10 and under 0.01
    over 0.10 to 0.25, incl 0.02
    over 0.25 to 0.50, incl 0.03
    minimum value specified,
    under minimum limit
    only
    0.01
    Tungsten 1.00 and under 0.04
    over 1.00 to 4.00, incl 0.08
    Aluminum 0.10 and under 0.03
    over 0.10 to 0.20, incl 0.04
    over 0.20 to 0.30, incl 0.05
    over 0.30 to 0.80, incl 0.07
    over 0.80 to 1.80, incl 0.10
    LeadA 0.15 to 0.35, incl 0.03
    Copper to 1.00 incl 0.03
    over 1.00 to 2.00, incl 0.05
    A Product analysis tolerance for lead applies both over and under to a specified
    range of 0.15 to 0.35 %.
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  9. Rework and Retreatment
    9.1 For thermally treated bars only, the manufacturer may
    retreat a lot one or more times, and retests shall be made in the
    same manner as the original tests. Each such retest shall
    conform to the requirements specified.
  10. Inspection
    10.1 The inspector representing the purchaser shall have
    entry, at all times while work on the contract of the purchaser
    is being performed, to all parts of the manufacturer’s works
    that concern the manufacture of the material ordered. The
    manufacturer shall afford the inspector all reasonable facilities
    to satisfy him that the material is being furnished in accordance
    with this specification. All tests (except product analysis) and
    inspection shall be made at the place of manufacture prior to
    shipment, unless otherwise specified, and shall be so conducted
    as not to interfere unnecessarily with the operation of the
    works.
    10.2 All required tests and inspection shall be made by the
    manufacturer prior to shipment.
  11. Rejection
    11.1 Unless otherwise specified, any rejection because of
    noncompliance to the requirements of the specification shall be
    reported by the purchaser to the manufacturer within 30
    working days after receipt of samples.
    11.2 Material that shows imperfections capable of adversely
    affecting processibility subsequent to its acceptance at the
    purchaser’s works will be rejected, and the manufacturer shall
    be notified.
  12. Rehearing
    12.1 Samples that represent rejected material shall be preserved
    for two weeks from the date rejection is reported to the
    manufacturer. In case of dissatisfaction with the results of the
    tests, the manufacturer may make claim for a rehearing within
    that time.
  13. Product Marking
    13.1 Civilian Procurement—Bars of all sizes, when loaded
    for shipment, shall be properly identified with the name or
    brand of manufacturer, purchaser’s name and order number,
    the ASTM designation (year date is not required), grade
    number where appropriate, size and length, weight of lift, and
    the heat number for identification. Unless otherwise specified,
    the method of marking is at the manufacturer’s option and may
    be made by hot stamping, cold stamping, painting, or marking
    tags attached to the lifts of bars.
    13.1.1 Bar code marking may be used as an auxiliary
    method of identification. Such bar-code markings shall be of
    the 3-of-9 type and shall conform to AIAG B1. When barcoded
    tags are used, they shall conform to AIAG B5.
    13.2 Government Procurement:
    13.2.1 Marking for shipment shall be in accordance with the
    requirements specified in the contract or order and shall be in
    accordance with MIL-STD-163 for military agencies and in
    accordance with Fed. Std. No. 123 for civil agencies.
    13.2.2 For government procurement by the Defense Supply
    Agency, the bars shall be continuously marked for identification
    in accordance with Fed. Std. No. 183.
  14. Packaging
    14.1 Civilian Procurement—Unless otherwise specified, the
    bars shall be packaged and loaded in accordance with Practices
    A 700.
    14.2 Government Procurement—MIL-STD-163 shall apply
    when packaging is specified in the contract or order, or when
    Level A for preservation, packaging, and packing is specified
    for direct procurement by or direct shipment to the government.
  15. Keywords
    15.1 alloy steel bars; carbon steel bars; cold finished steel
    bars; general delivery requirements; hot wrought steel bars;
    steel bars
    SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
    The following supplementary requirements shall apply only when specified by the purchaser in the
    contract or order.
    S1. Flat Bar Thickness Tolerances
    S1.1 When flat bars are specified in metric units to a
    thickness under tolerance of 0.3 mm, the thickness tolerance of
    Table S1.1 shall apply.
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    ANNEXES
    (Mandatory Information)
    A1. PERMISSIBLE VARIATIONS IN DIMENSIONS, ETC.—INCH-POUND UNITS
    A1.1 Listed below are permissible variations in dimensions
    expressed in inch-pound units of measurement.
    TABLE S1.1 Thickness and Width Tolerances for Hot-Wrought Square-Edge and Round-Edge Flat Bars Ordered to 0.3 mm Under
    ToleranceA
    NOTE—Tolerance under specified thickness 0.3 mm.
    Specified Width, mm
    Tolerances over Specified Thickness for Thickness Given, mm Tolerance from Specified Width, mm
    Over 6 to 12, incl Over 12 to 25, incl Over 25 to 50, incl Over 50 to 75, incl Over 75 Over Under
    To 25, incl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5 0.5
    Over 25 to 50, incl . . . 0.5 1.3 . . . . . . 1.0 1.0
    Over 50 to 100, incl 0.5 0.7 1.3 2.1 2.1 1.5 1.0
    Over 100 to 150, incl 0.5 0.7 1.3 2.1 2.1 2.5 1.5
    Over 150 to 200, incl 0.5 1.0 1.3 2.1 2.9 3.0 2.5
    A When a square is held against a face and an edge of a square-edge flat bar, the edge shall not deviate by more than 3° or 5 % of the thickness.
    TABLE A1.1 Permissible Variations in Cross Section for Hot-
    Wrought Round, Square, and Round-Cornered Square Bars of
    Steel
    Specified Size, in.
    Permissible Variation
    from Specified Size, in.A
    Out-of-Round or
    Over Under Out-of-Square, in.B
    To 5⁄16 , incl 0.005 0.005 0.008
    Over 5⁄16 to 7⁄16 , incl 0.006 0.006 0.009
    Over 7⁄16 to 5⁄8 , incl 0.007 0.007 0.010
    Over 5⁄8 to 7⁄8 , incl 0.008 0.008 0.012
    Over 7⁄8 to 1, incl 0.009 0.009 0.013
    Over 1 to 11⁄8 , incl 0.010 0.010 0.015
    Over 11⁄8 to 11⁄4 , incl 0.011 0.011 0.016
    Over 11⁄4 to 13⁄8 , incl 0.012 0.012 0.018
    Over 13⁄8 to 11⁄2 , incl 0.014 0.014 0.021
    Over 11⁄2 to 2, incl 1⁄64 1⁄64 0.023
    Over 2 to 21⁄2 , incl 1⁄32 0 0.023
    Over 21⁄2 to 31⁄2 , incl 3⁄64 0 0.035
    Over 31⁄2 to 41⁄2 , incl 1⁄16 0 0.046
    Over 41⁄2 to 51⁄2 , incl 5⁄64 0 0.058
    Over 51⁄2 to 61⁄2 , incl 1⁄8 0 0.070
    Over 61⁄2 to 81⁄4 , incl 5⁄32 0 0.085
    Over 81⁄4 to 91⁄2 , incl 3⁄16 0 0.100
    Over 91⁄2 to 10, incl 1⁄4 0 0.120
    A Steel bars are regularly cut to length by shearing or hot sawing, which can
    cause end distortion resulting in those portions of the bar being outside the
    applicable size tolerance. When this end condition is objectionable, a machine cut
    end should be considered.
    B Out-of-round is the difference between the maximum and minimum diameters
    of the bar, measured at the same cross section. Out-of-square is the difference in
    the two dimensions at the same cross section of a square bar between opposite
    faces.
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    TABLE A1.2 Permissible Variations in Cross Section for Hot-
    Wrought Hexagonal Bars of Steel
    Specified Sizes Between
    Opposite Sides, in.
    Permissible Variations
    from Specified Size, in.A
    Out-of-Hexagon
    (Carbon Steel and
    Alloy Steel) or Outof-
    Octagon (Alloy
    Over Under Steel), in.B
    To 1⁄2 , incl 0.007 0.007 0.011
    Over 1⁄2 to 1, incl 0.010 0.010 0.015
    Over 1 to 11⁄2 , incl 0.021 0.013 0.025
    Over 11⁄2 to 2, incl 1⁄32 1⁄64 1⁄32
    Over 2 to 21⁄2 , incl 3⁄64 1⁄64 3⁄64
    Over 21⁄2 to 31⁄2 , incl 1⁄16 1⁄64 1⁄16
    Over 31⁄2 to 41⁄16 , incl 5⁄64 1⁄64 5⁄64
    A Steel bars are regularly cut to length by shearing or hot sawing, which can
    cause end distortion resulting in those portions of the bar being outside the
    applicable size tolerance. When this end condition is objectionable, a machine cut
    end should be considered.
    B Out-of-hexagon or out-of-octagon is the greatest difference between any two
    dimensions at the same cross section between opposite faces.
    TABLE A1.3 Permissible Variations in Thickness and Width for Hot-Wrought Square Edge and Round Edge Flat BarsA
    Specified
    Width, in.
    Permissible Variations in Thickness, for Thickness Given, Over and Under, in.B Permissible Variations in Width, in.
    0.203 to 0.230,
    excl
    0.230 to 1⁄4 ,
    excl
    1⁄4 to 1⁄2 ,
    incl
    Over 1⁄2 to
    1, incl
    Over 1 to 2,
    incl
    Over 2 to 3,
    incl
    Over 3 Over Under
    To 1, incl 0.007 0.007 0.008 0.010 … … … 1⁄64 1⁄64
    Over 1 to 2, incl 0.007 0.007 0.012 0.015 1⁄32 … … 1⁄32 1⁄32
    Over 2 to 4, incl 0.008 0.008 0.015 0.020 1⁄32 3⁄64 3⁄64 1⁄16 1⁄32
    Over 4 to 6, incl 0.009 0.009 0.015 0.020 1⁄32 3⁄64 3⁄64 3⁄32 1⁄16
    Over 6 to 8, incl C 0.015 0.016 0.025 1⁄32 3⁄64 1⁄16 1⁄8 3⁄32
    A When a square is held against a face and an edge of a square edge flat bar, the edge shall not deviate by more than 3° or 5 % of the thickness.
    B Steel bars are regularly cut to length by shearing or hot sawing, which can cause end distortion resulting in those portions of the bar being outside the applicable size
    tolerance. When this end condition is objectionable, a machine cut end should be considered.
    C Flats over 6 to 8 in., incl, in width, are not available as hot-wrought steel bars in thickness under 0.230 in.
    TABLE A1.4 Permissible Variations in Thickness, Length, and
    Out-of-Square for Hot-Wrought Bar Size Angles of Carbon Steel
    Specified Length of
    Leg, in.A
    Permissible Variations in Thickness, for
    Thicknesses Given,
    Over and Under, in.
    Permissible
    Variations for
    Length of Leg,
    Over and Under,
    in.
    To 3⁄16 ,
    incl
    Over 3⁄16 to 3⁄8 ,
    incl
    Over 3⁄8
    To 1, incl 0.008 0.010 … 1⁄32
    Over 1 to 2, incl 0.010 0.010 0.012 3⁄64
    Over 2 to 3, excl 0.012 0.015 0.015 1⁄16
    A The longer leg of an unequal angle determines the size for tolerance. The
    out-of-square tolerance in either direction is 11⁄2 °.
    TABLE A1.5 Permissible Variations in Dimensions for Hot-
    Wrought Bar Size Channels of Carbon Steel
    Specified
    Size of
    Channel, in.
    Permissible Variations in Size, Over and Under, in. Out-of-
    SquareAif
    Either
    Flange, in./in.
    of Flange
    Width
    Depth of
    SectionB
    Width of
    FlangesB
    Thickness of Web for
    Thickness Given
    To 3⁄16 , incl Over 3⁄16
    To 11⁄2 , incl 1⁄32 1⁄32 0.010 0.015 1⁄32
    Over 11⁄2 to
    3, excl
    1⁄16 1⁄16 0.015 0.020 1⁄32
    A For channels 5⁄8 in. and under in depth, the out-of-square tolerance is 3⁄64
    in./in. of depth.
    B Measurements for depth of section and width of flanges are overall.
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    TABLE A1.6 Permissible Variations in Dimensions for Hot-Wrought Bar Size Tees of Carbon Steel
    Specified Size of
    Tee, in.A
    Permissible Variations in Size, in.
    Width or DepthB Thickness of Flange Thickness of Stem Stem out-of-
    Over Under Over Under Over Under SquareC
    To 11⁄4 , incl 3⁄64 3⁄64 0.010 0.010 0.005 0.020 1⁄32
    Over 11⁄4 to 2, incl 1⁄16 1⁄16 0.012 0.012 0.010 0.020 1⁄16
    Over 2 to 3, excl 3⁄32 3⁄32 0.015 0.015 0.015 0.020 3⁄32
    A The longer member of the unequal tee determines the size for tolerances.
    B Measurements for both width and depth are overall.
    C Stem out-of-square is the variation from its true position of the center line of the stem measured at the point.
    TABLE A1.7 Permissible Variations in Dimensions for Half-
    Rounds, Ovals, Half-Ovals, and Other Special Bar Size Sections
    Due to mill facilities, tolerances on half-rounds, ovals, half-ovals, and other
    special bar size sections vary among the manufacturers and such tolerances
    should be negotiated between the manufacturer and the purchaser.
    TABLE A1.8 Permissible Variations in Length for Hot-Wrought Rounds, Squares, Hexagons, Flats, and Bar Size Sections of Steel
    Specified Size of
    Rounds, Squares,
    and Hexagons, in.
    Specified Size of Flats, in. Permissible Variations Over Specified Length, in.A
    Thickness Width 5 to 10 ft, excl 10 to 20 ft, excl 20 to 30 ft, excl 30 to 40 ft, excl 40 to 60 ft, excl
    Mill Shearing
    To 1, incl to 1, incl to 3, incl 1⁄2 3⁄4 11⁄4 13⁄4 21⁄4
    Over 1 to 2, incl over 1 to 3, incl 5⁄8 1 11⁄2 2 21⁄2
    to 1, incl over 3 to 6, incl 5⁄8 1 11⁄2 2 21⁄2
    Over 2 to 5, incl over 1 over 3 to 6, incl 1 11⁄2 13⁄4 21⁄4 23⁄4
    Over 5 to 10, incl … … 2 21⁄2 23⁄4 3 31⁄4
    0.230 to 1, incl over 6 to 8, incl 3⁄4 11⁄4 13⁄4 31⁄2 4
    over 1 to 3, incl over 6 to 8, incl 11⁄4 13⁄4 2 31⁄2 4
    Bar Size Sections … … 5⁄8 1 11⁄2 2 21⁄2
    Hot Sawing
    2 to 31⁄2 , incl 1 and over 3 and over B 11⁄2 13⁄4 21⁄4 23⁄4
    Over 31⁄2 to 5, incl 2 21⁄4 25⁄8 3
    Over 5 to 10, incl … … B 21⁄2 23⁄4 3 31⁄4
    A No permissible variations under.
    B Smaller sizes and shorter lengths are not hot sawed.
    TABLE A1.9 Permissible Variations in Length for Recutting of
    Bars Meeting Special Straightness Tolerances
    Sizes of Rounds, Squares,
    Hexagons, Width of Flats and
    Maximum Dimension of Other
    Sections, in.A
    Tolerances Over Specified Length,
    in.A
    To 12 ft, incl Over 12 ft
    To 3, incl 1⁄4 5⁄16
    Over 3 to 6, incl 5⁄16 7⁄16
    Over 6 to 8, incl 7⁄16 9⁄16
    Rounds over 8 to 10, incl. 9⁄16 11⁄16
    A No tolerance under.
    TABLE A1.10 Permissible Variations in Straightness for Hot-
    Wrought Bars and Bar Size Sections of SteelA
    Standard tolerances 1⁄4 in. in any 5 ft and (1⁄4 in. 3 length in ft)/5
    Special tolerances 1⁄8 in. in any 5 ft and (1⁄8 in. 3 length in ft)/5
    A Because of warpage, straightness tolerances do not apply to bars if any
    subsequent heating operation or controlled cooling has been performed.
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    A2.1 Listed below are permissible variations in dimensions
    expressed in SI units of measurement.
    TABLE A2.1 Tolerances in Sectional Dimensions for Round and Square Bars and Round-Cornered Square Bars
    Size, mm
    Tolerance from
    Specified Size, Over
    and Under, mm or %A
    Out-of-Round, or
    Out-of-Square
    Section,B mm or %A
    To 7, incl 0.13 mm 0.20 mm
    Over 7 to 11, incl 0.15 mm 0.22 mm
    Over 11 to 15, incl 0.18 mm 0.27 mm
    Over 15 to 19, incl 0.20 mm 0.30 mm
    Over 19 to 250, incl 1 % 1.5 %
    A The tolerance shall be rounded to the nearest tenth of a millimetre after calculation.
    B Out-of-round is the difference between the maximum and the minimum diameters of the bar, measured at the same cross section. Out-of-square is the difference in
    the two dimensions at the same cross section of a square bar between opposite faces.
    TABLE A2.2 Tolerances in Cross Section for Hot-Wrought Hexagonal and Octagonal Steel Bars
    Specified Size Between
    Opposite Sides, mm
    Tolerance from Specified Size, mm
    Out of
    Hexagon or
    Out of
    Octagon,
    mmA Over Under
    To 13, incl 0.18 0.18 0.3
    Over 13 to 25, incl 0.25 0.25 0.4
    Over 25 to 40, incl 0.55 0.35 0.6
    Over 40 to 50, incl 0.8 0.40 0.8
    Over 50 to 65, incl 1.2 0.40 1.2
    Over 65 to 80, incl 1.6 0.40 1.6
    Over 80 to 100, incl 2.0 0.40 2.0
    A Out of hexagon or out of octagon is the greatest difference between any two dimensions at the cross section between opposite faces.
    TABLE A2.3 Thickness and Width Tolerances for Hot-Wrought Square-Edge and Round-Edge Flat BarsA,B
    Specified Width, mm
    Tolerances from Specified Thickness for Thickness Given Over and Under, mm Tolerances from Specified
    Width, mm
    Over 5 to 6, incl Over 6 to 12,
    incl
    Over 12, to 25,
    incl
    Over 25 to 50,
    incl
    Over 50 to 75
    Over 75 Over Under
    To 25, incl 0.18 0.20 0.25 . . . . . . . . . 0.5 0.5
    Over 25 to 50, incl 0.18 0.30 0.40 0.8 . . . . . . 1.0 1.0
    Over 50 to 100, incl 0.20 0.40 0.50 0.8 1.2 1.2 1.5 1.0
    Over 100 to 150, incl 0.25 0.40 0.50 0.8 1.2 1.2 2.5 1.5
    Over 150 to 200, incl A 0.40 0.65 0.8 1.2 1.6 3.0 2.5
    A When a square is held against a face and an edge of a square edge flat bar, the edge shall not deviate by more than 3° or 5 % of the thickness.
    B Flats over 150 to 200 mm, incl in width are not available as hot-wrought bars in thickness 6 mm and under.
    TABLE A2.4 Thickness, Length, and Out-of-Square Tolerances for Hot-Wrought Bar Size Angles
    Specified Length of
    Leg, mmA,B
    Tolerances in Thickness for Thickness Given, Over and Under, mm Tolerances
    for Length of
    Leg Over
    and Under,
    mm
    To 5, incl
    Over 5 to
    10, incl
    Over 10
    To 50, incl 0.2 0.2 0.3 1
    Over 50 to 75, excl 0.3 0.4 0.4 2
    A The longer leg of an unequal angle determines the size for tolerance.
    B Out of square tolerances in either direction is 11⁄2 ° = 0.026 mm/mm.
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    TABLE A2.5 Dimensional Tolerances for Hot-Wrought Bar Size Channels
    Specified Size of
    Channel, mm
    Tolerances in Size, Over and Under, mm
    Depth of SectionA Width of FlangesA
    Thickness of Web
    Out of Square of
    Either Flange per mm
    of Flange Width,B mm
    To 5, incl Over 5
    To 40, incl 1 1 0.2 0.4 0.03
    Over 40 to 75, excl 2 2 0.4 0.5 0.03
    A Measurements for depth of section and width of flanges are overall.
    B For channels 16 mm and under in depth, out of square tolerance is 0.05 mm/mm.
    TABLE A2.6 Dimensional Tolerances for Hot-Wrought Bar Size Tees
    Specified Size
    of Tee,A mm
    Tolerances in Size, mm
    Width or Depth,B Thickness of Flange Thickness of Stem Stem Out of
    Over Under Over Under Over Under SquareC
    To 30, incl 1 1 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.5 1
    Over 30 to 50, incl 2 2 0.3 0.3 0.2 0.5 2
    Over 50 to 75, excl 2 2 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.5 2
    A The longer member of the unequal tee determines the size for tolerances.
    B Measurements for width and depth are over all.
    C Stem out of square is the tolerance from its true position of the center line of the stem measured at the point.
    TABLE A2.7 Permissible Variations in Dimensions for Half-Rounds, Ovals, Half-Ovals, and Other Special Bar Size Sections
    Due to mill facilities, tolerances on half-rounds, ovals, and other special bar size sections vary among the manufacturers and such tolerances should be negotiated
    between the manufacturer and the purchaser.
    TABLE A2.8 Length Tolerances for Hot-Wrought Rounds, Squares, Hexagons, Octagons, Flats, and Bar Size Sections
    Specified Size of Rounds,
    Squares, Hexagons and
    Octagons, mm
    Specified Size of Flats, mm Tolerances over Specified Length, mmA
    Thickness Width 1500 3000 6000 9000 12 000
    to to to to to
    3000, 6000, 9000, 12 000, 18 000,
    excl excl excl excl excl
    Hot Shearing
    To 25, incl to 25, incl to 75, incl 15 20 35 45 60
    Over 25 to 50, incl over 25 to 75, incl 15 25 40 50 65
    to 25, incl over 75 to 150, incl 15 25 40 50 65
    Over 50 to 125, incl over 25 over 75 to 150, incl 25 40 45 60 70
    Over 125 to 250, incl . . . . . . 50 65 70 75 85
    Bar Size Sections over 6 to 25, incl over 150 to 200, incl 20 30 45 90 100
    over 25 to 75, incl over 150 to 200, incl 30 45 50 90 100
    . . . . . . 15 25 40 50 65
    Hot Sawing
    50 to 90, incl 25 and over 75 and over B 40 45 60 70
    Over 90 to 125, incl 50 60 65 75
    Over 125 to 250, incl . . . . . . B 65 70 75 85
    A No tolerance under.
    B Smaller sizes and shorter lengths are not hot sawed.
    TABLE A2.9 Length Tolerances for Recutting of Bars Meeting Special Straightness Tolerances
    Sizes of Rounds, Squares, Hexagons,
    Octagons, Widths of Flats and
    Maximum Dimensions of Other
    Sections, mm
    Tolerances over Specified Length, mmA
    To 3700 mm,
    incl
    Over 3700 mm
    To 75, incl 6 8
    Over 75 to 150, incl 8 11
    Over 150 to 200, incl 11 14
    Rounds over 200 to 250, incl 14 18
    A No tolerance under.
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    SUMMARY OF CHANGES
    Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes sinceA 29/A 29M-04e1 that may impact the use
    of this standard. (Approved May 1, 2005.)
    (1) Changed the hot sawing tolerances in Table A1.8 and Table
    A2.8.
    Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes since A 29/A 29M-03 that may impact the use
    of this standard. (Approved March 1, 2004.)
    (1) Removed 9and Cold-Finished9 from Title
    (2) Removed A331 and A695 (dropped) from list of specifications
    in Scope
    (3) Added Note to end of Scope.
    (4) Removed 7.2
    (5) Removed Tables A1.11, 12, 13, 14 and A2.11, 12, 13, 14
    (6) Corrected Cr on grade 52100 in Table 2
    TABLE A2.10 Straightness Tolerances for Hot-Wrought Bars and Bar Size SectionsA
    Standard Tolerances 6 mm in any 1500 mm and (length in mm/250)B
    Special Tolerances 3 mm in any 1500 mm and (length in mm/500)B
    A Because of warpage, straightness tolerances do not apply to bars if any subsequent heating operation or controlled cooling has been performed.
    B Round to the nearest whole millimetre.
    A 29/A 29M – 05

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