General Requirements For Flat-Rolled Stainless and Heat-Resisting Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip

Designation: A 480/A 480M – 02
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.
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 * Chromium-Nickel Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip3

1.1 This specification2 covers a group of general require- A 176 Specification for Stainless and Heat-Resisting Chro-
ments that, unless otherwise specified in the purchase order or mium Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip3
in an individual specification, shall apply to rolled steel plate, A 240/A240M Specification for Heat-Resisting Chromium
sheet, and strip, under each of the following specifications and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and
issued by ASTM: Specifications A 167, A 176, A 240/A 240M, Strip for Pressure Vessels3
A 263, A 264, A 265, A 666, A 693, A 793, and A 895. A 262 Practices for Detecting Susceptibility to Intergranu-
1.2 In the case of conflict between a requirement of a lar Attack in Austenitic Stainless Steels3
product specification and a requirement of this specification, A 263 Specification for Corrosion-Resisting Chromium
the product specification shall prevail. In the case of conflict Steel-Clad Plate, Sheet, and Strip3
between a requirement of the product specification or a A 264 Specification for Stainless Chromium-Nickel Steel-
requirement of this specification and a more stringent require- Clad Plate, Sheet, and Strip3
ment of the purchase order, the purchase order shall prevail. A 265 Specification for Nickel and Nickel-Base Alloy-
The purchase order requirements shall not take precedence if Clad Steel Plate3
they, in any way, violate the requirements of the product A 342 Test Methods for Permeability of Feebly Magnetic
specification or this specification; for example, by waiving a Materials4
test requirement or by making a test requirement less stringent. A 370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing
1.3 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units of Steel Products3
are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the A 666 Specification for Austenitic Stainless Steel Sheet,
SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each Strip, Plate, and Flat Bar3
system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system must A 693 Specification for Precipitation-Hardening Stainless
be used independently of the other. Combining values from the and Heat-Resisting Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip3
two systems may result in nonconformance with the specifi- A 700 Practices for Packaging, Marking, and Loading
cation. Methods for Steel Products for Domestic Shipment5
1.4 This specification and the applicable material specifica- A 751 Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology for
tions are expressed in both inch-pound and SI units. However, Chemical Analysis of Steel Products3
unless the order specifies the applicable “M” specification A 763 Practices for Detecting Susceptibility to Intergranu-
designation (SI units), the material shall be furnished in lar Attack in Ferritic Stainless Steels3
inch-pound units. A 793 Specification for Rolled Floor Plate, Stainless Steel3
A 895 Specification for Free-Machining Stainless Steel
2. Referenced Documents Plate, Sheet, and Strip3
2.1 ASTM Standards: A 923 Test Methods for Detecting Detrimental Intermetallic
A 167 Specification for Stainless and Heat-Resisting Phases in Wrought Duplex Austenitic/Ferritic Stainless
Steels3
E 112 Test Methods for Determining the Average Grain
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel, E 140 Hardness Conversion Tables for Metals (Relationship
Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
A01.17 on Flat-Rolled and Wrought Stainless Steel Products.
Current edition approved March 10, 2002. Published April 2002. Originally
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published as A 480 – 62 T. Last previous edition A 480/A 480M – 01b. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.03.
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For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications see related Specifi- Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 03.04.
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cation SA – 480 in Section II of that Code. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.05.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 03.01.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.

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A 480/A 480M
Among Brinell Hardness, Vickers Hardness, Rockwell 4.1.7.2 Thickness, width, and length, when applicable,
Hardness, Rockwell Superficial Hardness, Knoop Hard- should be ordered in the same units, for example, 0.060 in. by
ness, and Scleroscope Hardness)6 48 in. by 120 in. (1.52 mm by 1219 mm by 3048 mm).
2.2 Federal Standard: 4.1.8 Edge, strip only (see Section 14 for Cold-Rolled
Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)7 Strip),
2.3 Military Standards: 4.1.9 Type or UNS designation, refer to the applicable
MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage7 material specification,
MIL-STD-163 Steel Mill Products, Preparation for Ship- 4.1.10 Specification designation and date of issue,
ment and Storage7 4.1.11 Additions to specification or special requirements,
2.4 AIAG Standard: 4.1.12 Restrictions (if desired) on methods for determining
B-5 Primary Metals Identification Tag Application Stan- yield strength (see appropriate footnote to mechanical proper-
dard8 ties table of the basic material specification),
2.5 ANSI Standard: 4.1.13 Marking requirements (see Section 25),
Accredited Standards Committee X 12, (ANSI ASC X12)9 4.1.14 Preparation for delivery (see Section 25), and
4.1.15 Magnetic permeability test (when required). Refer to
3. Terminology
Section 19.
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 Plate, sheet, strip, and cold work as used in this NOTE 1—A typical ordering description is as follows: 200 pieces,
stainless steel sheets, 0.060 in. by 48 in. by 120 in., Type 410 No. 2B
specification apply to the following: finish, ASTM A 176-XX.
3.1.2 plate—material 3⁄16 in. [5.00 mm] and over in thick-
ness and over 10 in. [250 mm] in width. Finishes for plate are 5. Process
actually shown in Section 13. 5.1 The steel shall be manufactured/produced by the follow-
3.1.3 sheet—material under 3⁄16 in. [5.00 mm] in thickness ing or as specified in the applicable material specification.
and 24 in. [600 mm] and over in width. Finishes for sheet are 5.1.1 The steel shall be made by one of the following
actually shown in Section 11. processes: electric-arc, electric-induction, or other suitable
3.1.4 strip—cold-rolled material under 3⁄16 in. [5.00 mm] in processes.
thickness and under 24 in. [600 mm] in width. Finishes are 5.1.2 If a specific type of melting is required by the
detailed in Section 12 for strip, and strip edges in Section 14 purchaser, it shall be so specified on the purchase order.
for Cold-Rolled Strip.
3.1.5 cold work—the changing of mechanical properties by 6. Heat Analysis
work hardening. 6.1 An analysis of each heat shall be made by the steel
4. Ordering Information producer to determine the percentages of the elements specified
in the applicable material specification. This analysis shall be
4.1 It is the responsibility of the purchaser to specify all made from a test sample taken during the pouring of the melt,
requirements that are necessary for material ordered under this or from the in-process product later in the manufacturing flow.
specification. Such requirements may include, but are not The chemical composition thus determined shall conform to
limited to, the following: the applicable material specification.
4.1.1 Quantity (weight and number of pieces), 6.2 Methods and practices relating to chemical analysis
4.1.2 Name of material (stainless steel), shall be in accordance with Test Methods, Practices, and
4.1.3 Condition (hot-rolled, cold-rolled, annealed, heat- Terminology A 751.
treated), 6.3 The steel shall not contain an unspecified element for
4.1.4 Finish (see Section 11 for Sheet, Section 12 for Strip, the ordered grade to the extent that the steel conforms to the
and Section 13 for Plates). In the case of polished finishes, requirements of another grade for which that element is a
specify whether one or both sides are to be polished, specified element having a required minimum content. For this
4.1.5 Temper (if the applicable material specification re- requirement, a grade is defined as an alloy described individu-
quires this detail), ally and identified by its own UNS designation in a table of
4.1.6 Form (plate, sheet, or strip), chemical requirements within this specification or any specifi-
4.1.7 Dimensions (thickness, width, length), cation listed within the scope as being covered by the specifi-
4.1.7.1 Thickness shall be ordered to decimal or fractional cation.
thickness. The use of the gage number is discouraged as being 6.4 The producer is not permitted to certify that material is
an archaic term of limited usefulness not having general in compliance with an ASTM product specification when the
agreement on meaning. The gage number shall not be a basis purchase order has required that the material contain as a
for rejection. minimum or range an element that is neither a specified
element nor an intentionally added unspecified element for the
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Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4 Section D, 700 ordered grade in accordance with the definitions of Test
Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Attn: NPODS. Methods, Practices, and Terminology A 751.
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Available from the Automotive Industry Action Group, 26200 Lahser, Suite
200, Southfield, MI 48034. 7. Product Analysis
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Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 655 15th Street,
Washington, DC 20005. 7.1 The purchaser is permitted to perform a product analysis
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(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
9. Permitted Variations in Dimensions and Weight
within the tolerances of Table A1.1, unless otherwise specified
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 [Annex A3],
below the specified range. However, percentages must exhibit for the ordered product form, or as agreed upon by seller and
the same tendencies in all samples; that is, the several user and specified in the purchase order.
determinations of any individual element in a heat shall not 10. Workmanship
vary both above and below the specified range.
10.1 The material shall be of uniform quality consistent
8. Material Test Report and Certification with good manufacturing and inspection practices. The steel
8.1 A report of the results of all tests required by the product shall have no imperfections of a nature or degree, for the type
specification shall be supplied to the purchaser. This material and quality ordered, that will adversely affect the stamping,
test report shall reference the product specification designation forming, machining, or fabrication of finished parts.
and year date indicating that the material was manufactured, 10.2 Sheet, Strip, and Plate—For sheet, and strip with No.
sampled, tested, and inspected in accordance with requirements 1 finish and plate with hot-roll anneal or hot-roll anneal and
of the product specification and has been found to meet those pickle finish it is permitted to grind to remove surface
requirements. The material test report shall report the melting imperfections, provided such grinding does not reduce the
process when the purchase order requires either a specific type thickness or width at any point beyond the permissible varia-
of melting or requires that the melting process used is to be tions in dimensions. An iron free abrasive wheel shall be used
reported. for such grinding and shall be operated at a speed ample to
8.1.1 The report shall indicate the type of steel. If certifying ensure that defective areas are cleanly cut out.
that the material conforms to the requirements for more than 11. Finish for Sheet
one type of steel, the manufacturer may indicate each type of
steel on the report, or may issue a separate report for each type 11.1 The types of finish available on sheet products are:
of steel. 11.1.1 No. 1 Finish—Hot-rolled, annealed, and descaled.
8.2 A signature is not required on the report. However, the 11.1.2 No. 2D Finish—Cold-rolled, dull finish.
document shall clearly identify the organization submitting the 11.1.3 No. 2B Finish—Cold-rolled, bright finish.
report. Not withstanding the absence of a signature, the 11.1.3.1 Bright Annealed Finish—A bright cold-rolled fin-
organization submitting the document is responsible for its ish retained by final annealing in a controlled atmosphere
content. furnace.
8.3 A material test report, certificate of inspection, or similar 11.1.4 No. 3 Finish—Intermediate polished finish, one or
document printed from or used in electronic form from an both sides.
electronic data interchange (EDI) transmission shall be re- 11.1.5 No. 4 Finish—General purpose polished finish, one
garded as having the same validity as a counterpart printed in or both sides.
the certifiers’ facility. The content of the EDI transmitted 11.1.6 No. 6 Finish—Dull satin finish, Tampico brushed,
document must meet the requirements of the invoked ASTM one or both sides.
standard(s) and conform to any existing EDI agreement be- 11.1.7 No. 7 Finish—High luster finish.
tween the purchaser and the supplier. Notwithstanding the 11.1.8 No. 8 Finish—Mirror finish.
absence of a signature, the organization submitting the EDI 11.1.9 TR Finish—Cold-worked to obtain specified proper-
transmission is responsible for the content of the report. ties.
8.4 When finished material is supplied to a purchase order NOTE 4—Explanation of Sheet Finishes:
specifying the product specification, the organization supply- No. 1—Commonly referred to as hot-rolled annealed and pickled or
ing that material shall provide the purchaser with a copy of the descaled. This is a dull, nonreflective finish.
original manufacturer’s test report. No. 2D—A smooth, nonreflective cold-rolled annealed and pickled or
descaled finish. This nondirectional finish is favorable for retention of
NOTE 2—Notwithstanding the absence of a signature, the organization lubricants in deep drawing applications.
submitting the report is responsible for the content of the report. No. 2B—A smooth, moderately reflective cold-rolled annealed and
NOTE 3—The industry definition as invoked here is: EDI is the pickled or descaled finish typically produced by imparting a final light
computer-to-computer exchange of business information in a standard cold-rolled pass using polished rolls. This general-purpose finish is more
format such as ANSI ASC X 12. readily polished than No. 1 or 2D finishes. Product with 2B finish is
normally supplied in the annealed plus lightly cold-rolled condition unless
8.4.1 When the original manufacturer’s test report was a tensile-rolled product is specified.
provided by EDI to the organization supplying the finished Bright Annealed Finish —A smooth, bright, reflective finish typically
material to the purchaser, the organization supplying the produced by cold rolling followed by annealing in a protective atmosphere
finished material shall provide to the purchaser a printed form so as to prevent oxidation and scaling during annealing.
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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
mechanical polishing or rolling. Average surface roughness (Ra) may
13.1 The types of finish available on plates are:
generally be up to 25 micro-inches. A skilled operator can generally blend 13.1.1 Hot-Rolled or Cold-Rolled, and Annealed or Heat
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
for architectural or ornamental purposes. resisting applications, essentially a No. 1 Finish.
No. 8—This is a highly reflective, smooth finish typically produced by 13.1.3 Hot-Rolled or Cold-Rolled, and Annealed or Heat
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.
higher than that of the annealed condition. Appearance will vary depend-
13.1.5 Hot-Rolled or Cold-Rolled, and Annealed or Heat
ing upon the starting finish, amount of cold work, and the alloy.
Architectural Finishes—Sometimes described as a No. 5 finish, these
Treated, and Descaled; and Cold-Rolled, and Annealed or
are a separate category and may be negotiated between buyer and seller, Heat Treated, and Descaled, and Optionally Temper Passed—
as there are many techniques and finish variations available throughout the Smooth finish with greater freedom from surface imperfections
world. than in 13.1.4.
11.1.10 Architectural finish, No. 5, or other proprietary
14. Edges for Cold-Rolled Strip
names are special finishes.
11.1.11 Note 4 is not meant to be restrictive or to be used as 14.1 The types of edges available on strip products are:
a basis for rejection but is intended to give general guidelines. 14.1.1 No. 1 Edge—A rolled edge, either round or square as
Various production methods may be used to obtain these specified.
finishes. 14.1.2 No. 3 Edge—An edge produced by slitting.
11.1.12 Sheets can be produced with one or two sides 14.1.3 No. 5 Edge—An approximately square edge pro-
polished. When polished on one side only, it is permitted to duced by rolling or filing after slitting.
rough grind the other side in order to obtain the necessary
flatness. 15. Heat Treatment
15.1 The heat treatments shown in this section are to be
12. Finish for Strip followed unless otherwise specified in the applicable material
12.1 The various types of finish procurable on cold-rolled specification. Heat treatment thermal cycles shall be separate
strip products are: from other thermal processing cycles; for example, in-process
12.1.1 No. 1 Finish—Cold-rolled to specified thickness, thermal cycles are not permitted as a substitute for the separate
annealed, and descaled. annealing cycle.
12.1.2 No. 2 Finish—Same as No. 1 Finish, followed by a 15.2 Austenitic Types:
final light cold-roll pass, generally on highly polished rolls. 15.2.1 The material shall be solution annealed to meet the
12.1.3 Bright Annealed Finish—A bright cold-rolled finish mechanical property requirements of the applicable material
retained by final annealing in a controlled atmosphere furnace. specification unless otherwise stated in the material specifica-
12.1.4 TR Finish—Cold-worked to obtain specified proper- tion.
ties. 15.2.2 Except as indicated in Table A1.2, Series 300,
12.1.5 Polished Finish—Stainless steel strip is also avail- XM-15, N08800, S30415, S30815, S31725, S31726, and
able in polished finishes such as No. 3 and No. 4, which are S32615 austenitic chromium-nickel steels, when specified on
explained in Note 4. the purchase order, shall be capable of meeting the test for
resistance to intergranular corrosion specified in 18.2.
NOTE 5—Explanation of Strip Finishes: 15.2.3 For grades stabilized with titanium or columbium,
No. 1—Appearance of this finish varies from dull gray matte finish to
refer to Note 6.
a fairly reflective surface, depending largely upon composition. This finish
is used for severely drawn or formed parts, as well as for applications NOTE 6—Solution-annealing temperatures above 1950°F [1066°C] can
where the brighter No. 2 Finish is not required, such as parts for heat impair the resistance to intergranular corrosion after subsequent exposure
resistance. to sensitizing conditions in the stabilized grades, Types 309Cb, 309HCb,
No. 2—This finish has a smoother and more reflective surface, the 310Cb, 310HCb, 316Ti, 316Cb, 321, 321H, 347, 347H, 348, 348H, and
appearance of which varies with composition. This is a general purpose S35135. When intergranular corrosion is of concern, the purchaser should
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specify the corrosion test of 18.2 (to be conducted on sensitized speci- to describe a heat-treating operation in which one cut length follows
mens). The manufacturer is permitted, if necessary, use a lower tempera- another through the furnace. Interspersement of different melts is permis-
ture resolution anneal or a stabilization anneal after a high temperature sible if they are of approximately the same nominal thickness and are heat
solution anneal in order to meet corrosion test requirements. Consider- treated in the same operating period and under the same conditions (time
ation should be given to the corrosive media before using a stabilization and temperature).
anneal at less than 1800°F [982°C], as such treatment is not equally 16.1.3 One intergranular corrosion test, when required, shall
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
17. Test Specimens
finished.
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
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
corrosion. rate between 1⁄8 in. [3.18 mm] and 1⁄2 in. [12.70 mm] inclusive,
15.3 Duplex Types—The duplex types shall be solution per inch [25.40 mm] of gage length per minute, or at a
annealed in accordance with Table A1.2. crosshead speed that will give a strain rate within this range.
15.4 Martensitic and Ferritic Types: For the purposes of this specification, the rate of strain shall be
15.4.1 The chromium steels (S32803, 400 Series, S40945, determined by a strain-rate pacer, indicator, or controller, or by
S41045, S41050, S41500, S43932, S44400, S44635, S44660, dividing the unit elongation by the elapsed time from yield
S44700, S44735, S44800, XM-27, and XM-33) shall be heat strength to fracture.
treated in such a manner as to satisfy all the requirements for 17.2 Hardness Test—It is permitted to perform hardness
mechanical and bending properties specified in the applicable tests on the grip ends of the tension specimens before they are
material specification and (except for 400 Series, S41050, and subjected to the tension test.
S41500) to provide for adequate resistance to intergranular 17.3 Bend Test:
attack. 17.3.1 Bend test specimens (when required) shall be taken
15.4.2 For S41500, heat to 1750°F [955°C] minimum, air from finished material and shall be selected in the transverse
cool to 200°F [93°C] or lower prior to any optional interme- direction or as indicated in the applicable material specification
diate temper and prior to final temper. The final temper shall be or as agreed upon by the seller and the purchaser. In the case
between 1050°F [566°C] and 1150°F [621°C]. of transverse bend test specimens, the axis of bend shall be
parallel to the direction of rolling.
16. Number of Tests 17.3.2 Bend test specimens from sheet and strip product
16.1 Unless otherwise specified by the applicable material shall be the full thickness of the material and approximately 1
specification or by agreement between the seller and the in. [25.4 mm] in width. It is permitted to round the edges of the
purchaser to perform a greater number of tests, the following test specimen to a radius equal to one half the specimen
number of tests are to be performed. thickness.
16.1.1 In the case of plate, sheet, and strip produced in coil 17.3.3 The width of strip for which bend tests can be made
form, two or more hardness tests (one from each end of the is subject to practical limitations on the length of the bend test
coil); one bend test, when required; one permeability test, when specimen. For narrow strip, the following widths can be tested:
required; and one or more tension tests shall be made on Minimum Strip Width and Mini-
mum Specimen Length for Bend
specimens taken from each coil. If the hardness difference Strip thickness, in. [mm] Tests, in. [mm]
between the two ends of the coil exceeds 5 HRB, or equivalent,
or if the material is temper rolled, tensile properties must be 0.100 [2.5] and under ⁄ [12.7]
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Over 0.100 [2.5] to

determined on both coil ends. 0.140 [3.5], excl. 1 [25.4]
16.1.2 In the case of plate, sheet, or strip produced in cut 0.140 [3.5] and over 11⁄2 [38.1]
lengths, one tension test; two tension tests if the material is
Bend test specimens shall be of any suitable length over the
temper rolled (one tension test for single piece lots); one bend
specified minimum length.
test when required, and one or more hardness tests shall be
17.3.4 Bend test specimens taken from plates shall be in full
made on each 100 or less pieces of the same heat and nominal
thickness of the material up to and including 1⁄2 in. [12.7 mm]
thickness rolled separately or continuously and heat treated
in thickness, of suitable length, and between 1 and 2 in [25.4
within the same operating period, either as a lot or continu-
and 50.8 mm] in width. It is permitted to remove the sheared
ously.
edges to a depth of at least 1⁄8 in. [3.2 mm] and it is permitted
NOTE 7—The term continuously, as applied to heat treatment, is meant to smooth the sides with a file. It is permitted to break the
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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 S21800) are to be heat treated for intergranular corrosion
1⁄16 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.
17.3.6 In the case of plates over 1 in. [25.4 mm] in 18.2.4 N08800 shall be heat treated for intergranular corro-
thickness, bend tests must be agreed upon between the seller sion resistance. When intergranular corrosion tests are re-
and the purchaser. quired, they shall be as agreed upon between the seller and
17.3.7 The bend test specimen shall withstand cold bending purchaser.
through the angle specified in the applicable material specifi- 18.2.5 Corrosion tests are not normally required for the 400
cation without cracking on the outside of the bent portion. series types. Lower-carbon corrosion-resistant types (S44400,
17.4 The bend shall be made over a diameter equal to the S44635, S44660, S44700, S44800, S44735, XM-27, and XM-
number of thicknesses of flat stock shown in the applicable 33) are heat treated for resistance to corrosion. For S44400,
material specification or over a single piece of flat stock equal S44635, S44660, S44700, S44800, S44735, XM-27, and XM-
to the number of thicknesses shown in the applicable material 33, intergranular corrosion testing of Practices A 763, Practice
specification; or as follows: X, Y, or Z shall be specified as agreed upon between the seller
17.4.1 Material up to and including 3⁄8 in. [9.5 mm] in and the purchaser.
thickness shall be bent over a piece (or pieces) of flat stock that 18.3 Detrimental Intermetallic Phases in Duplex Stainless
has the same nominal thickness of the material being tested Steels—The tests for detrimental intermetallic phases in
(1T), allowing the test material to form its natural curvature. wrought duplex stainless steels, Methods A, B, or C of Test
17.4.2 Material over 3⁄8 in. [9.5 mm] and up to and including Methods A 923, are not required unless it is specified on the
1 in [25.4 mm] in thickness shall be bent over a piece (or purchase order. All duplex (austenitic-ferritic) types that are
pieces) of flat stock equalling two times the thickness of the listed in Test Methods A 923 are expected to be capable of
material being tested (2T), allowing the test material to form its passing these tests. However, it is not necessary to actually run
natural curvature. the tests unless specified on the purchase order. The applica-
bility of these tests to duplex stainless steels not listed in Test
18. Special Tests Methods A 923 shall be a matter for negotiation between the
18.1 If other tests are required, the methods and acceptance seller and the purchaser.
criteria shall be agreed upon between the seller and the
purchaser and specified on the purchase order. 19. Test Methods
18.2 Resistance to Intergranular Corrosion: 19.1 The properties enumerated in applicable specifications
18.2.1 The intergranular corrosion test, Practice E of Prac- shall be determined in accordance with the following ASTM
tices A 262, is not required unless it is specified on the standards.
purchase order. All austenitic chromium-nickel types except 19.1.1 Tension Tests—Test Methods and Definitions A 370.
the H types are expected to be capable of passing this test. 19.1.2 Brinell Tests—Test Methods and Definitions A 370.
However, it is not necessary to actually run the test unless it is 19.1.3 Rockwell Hardness—Test Methods and Definitions
specified on the purchase order. Note that Practices A 262 A 370.
requires the test to be performed on sensitized specimens in the 19.1.4 Hardness Equivalents—Tables E 140.
low-carbon and stabilized types and on specimens representa- 19.1.5 Intergranular Corrosion (when specified)—
tive of the as-shipped condition for other types. In the case of Practices A 262, Practices A 763.
low-carbon types containing 3 % or more molybdenum in their 19.1.6 Permeability Test (when required)—Test Methods
specified composition, the applicability of the sensitizing A 342.
treatment prior to testing shall be a matter for negotiation 19.1.7 Charpy Impact Testing (when required)—Test Meth-
between the seller and the purchaser. When specified, all flat ods and Definitions A 370.
rolled products of the chromium-nickel series (300 series) in 19.1.8 Intermetallic Phases (when specified)—Test Meth-
thickness up to and including 2 in. [50.8 mm] nominal size ods A 923.
shall be capable of passing the intergranular corrosion test in
the as shipped condition. In the case of heavier plates of types 20. Retests and Retreatment
other than 304L, 304LN, 309Cb, 310Cb, 316Cb, 316L, 316LN, 20.1 Retests are permitted in accordance with the provisions
316Ti, 317L, 321, 347, 348, S31725, and S31726, the appli- of Test Methods and Definitions A 370.
cability of this test shall be a matter for negotiation between the 20.2 If any test specimen shows defective machining or
seller and the purchaser. develops flaws, it is permitted to discard the flawed specimen
A 480/A 480M
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.
20.4 If the results of any test lot are not in conformance with
the requirements of the applicable material specification, the 24. Rehearing
producer is permitted the option of retreating such lots. The 24.1 Samples tested in accordance with this specification
material shall be accepted if the results of retests on retreated that represent rejected material shall be retained for 3 weeks
material are within the specified requirements. from the date of the notification to the seller of the rejection. In
20.5 If any specimens selected to represent any heat fail to case of dissatisfaction with the results of the test, the seller is
meet any of the test requirements as specified in the applicable permitted to make claim for a rehearing within that time.
material specification, it is permitted to reheat treat the material
represented and resubmit it for testing. 25. Packaging, Marking, and Loading
20.6 If the product analysis fails to conform to the specified 25.1 For Commercial Procurement:
limits, analysis shall be made on a new sample. The results of 25.1.1 Marking—Unless otherwise specified in the appli-
this retest shall be within the specified requirements. cable material specification or the purchase order, marking
shall be conducted as follows:
21. Repair of Plate by Welding 25.1.1.1 Sheet, strip, and plate shall be marked on one face,
21.1 Repair of surface defects of plate, by welding, is in the location indicated below with the specification designa-
permitted unless prohibited by other specifications or purchase tion number, type of steel (type or UNS designation), material
order requirements. identification number, and the name or mark of the manufac-
21.2 Defect depth shall not exceed 1/3 of the nominal turer. For sheet, strip, and plate whose length and width
thickness, and the total area shall not exceed 1 % of the plate dimensions are both less than 24 in., each piece shall be
surface area, unless prior approval from the purchaser is marked with the type of steel and material identification
obtained. number. The specification and designation number, and name
21.3 Unacceptable imperfections shall be suitably prepared or mark of the manufacturer shall be marked on the piece(s) or
for welding by grinding or machining. Open clean defects, attached to the item or bundle. The characters shall be of such
such as pits or impressions, will not necessarily require size as to be clearly legible. The marking shall be sufficiently
preparation. stable to withstand normal handling. Unless otherwise speci-
21.4 The welding procedure and the welders or welding fied by the purchaser, the marking, at the producers option, is
operators shall be qualified in accordance with Section IX of permitted to be done with (a) marking fluid (if a specific
the ASME Code.2 maximum impurity limit of designated elements in the marking
21.5 The welding consumables shall be suitable with the fluid is required by the purchaser, it shall be so stated on the
plate. purchase order), (b) low-stress blunt-nosed continuous or
21.6 After repair welding, the welded area shall be ground low-stress blunt-nosed-interrupted-dot die stamp, (c) a vibra-
smooth and blended uniformly to the surrounding surface. tory tool with a minimum tip radius of 0.005 in. [0.1 mm], or
(d) electrochemical etching.
22. Inspection 25.1.1.2 Flat sheet, strip in cut lengths, and plate shall be
22.1 Inspection of the material by the purchaser’s represen- marked in two places near the ends or shall be continuously
tative at the producing plant shall be made as agreed upon line marked along one edge. For flat sheet, strip in cut lengths,
between the purchaser and the seller as part of the purchase and plate whose length and width dimensions are both less than
order. 48 in., it is permitted to mark such pieces in only one place.
22.2 Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase 25.1.1.3 Sheet, strip, and plate in coil form shall be marked
order: (1) the seller is responsible for the performance of all the near the outside end of the coil. The inside of the coil shall also
inspection and test requirements in this specification, (2) the be marked or shall have a tag or label attached and marked with
seller is permitted to use own or other suitable facilities for the the information of 25.1.1.1.
performance of the inspection and testing, and (3) the pur- 25.1.1.4 Material less than 1⁄4 in. [6.4 mm] in thickness shall
chaser shall have the right to perform any of the inspection and not be marked with die stamps.
tests set forth in this specification. The manufacturer shall 25.1.1.5 The manufacturer’s test identification number shall
afford the purchaser’s inspector all reasonable facilities neces- be legibly stamped on each test specimen, if to be shipped to
sary to satisfy the inspector that the material is being furnished the customer.
A 480/A 480M
25.1.1.6 Material that conforms completely with the re- 25.1.2 Packaging and Loading—Unless otherwise speci-
quirements of two types of steel within the ordering specifica- fied in the applicable material specification or the purchase
tion is permitted to be marked as both types of steel provided order, packaging and loading shall be in accordance with the
that the manufacturer is certifying the material as meeting the procedures recommended by Practices A 700.
requirements of each of the types of steel. Such marking, if 25.2 For U.S. Government Procurement:
used, shall be part of the same marking as used for a single type 25.2.1 When specified in the contract or order, and for direct
of steel, or shall be a separate but similar marking immediately procurement by or direct shipment to the government, marking
adjacent to the marking used for a single type of steel. for shipment shall be in accordance with Fed. Std. No. 123 for
25.1.1.7 The AIAG primary metals identification tag (AIAG civil agencies and MIL-STD-129 for military agencies.
B-5) is permitted to be used as an auxiliary method of 25.2.2 When specified in the contract or order, material shall
identification in cases where a bar-coded identification tag is be preserved, packaged, and packed in accordance with the
desired. Use of this method shall be by agreement between requirements of MIL-STD-163. The applicable levels shall be
purchaser and supplier. as specified in the contract or order.
ANNEXES
(Mandatory Information)
A1. PRODUCT ANALYSIS TOLERANCES AND HEAT TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS
A1.1 Listed in Annex A1 are tables showing the permitted

variations of composition for product analysis relative to
specified chemical requirements (Table A1.1) and the heat
treatment requirements for types of stainless steel covered by
product specifications that reference Specification A 480/
A 480M (Table A1.2).
A 480/A 480M
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 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 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 0.20 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 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 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 5.00 to 10.00, incl 0.10 Tungsten to 1.00, incl 0.03
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.
A 480/A 480M
TABLE A1.2 Heat Treatment Requirements
Designation/Type Temperature Cooling/Testing
Requirements
Austenitic (Chromium-Nickel) (Chromium-Nickel-Manganese)
A
All Cr-Ni steels except as listed below 1900°F [1040°C] minimum
B
302, S30215, S30452, S30615, 308, 309, 309Cb, 1900°F [1040°C] minimum
310, 310Cb, S32615, S33228, S38100
B
304H, 309H, 310H, 316H 1900°F [1040°C] minimum
309HCb, 310HCb, 321H, 347H, 348H
B
Cold Worked 2000°F [1095°C] minimum
B
Hot Finished 1925°F [1050°C] minimum
B
N08811 2100°F [1150°C] minimum
B
N08020 1700° to 1850°F [925° to 1010°C]
B
N08367 2025°F [1105°C] minimum
B
N08810 2050°F [1120°C] minimum
B
N08904 2000°F [1095°C] minimum
B
N08926 2010°F [1100°C] minimum
B
S20161 1900° to 2000°F [1040° to 1095°C]
B
S30600, S30601 2010° to 2140°F [1100° to 1170°C]
B
S31254, S31266, S32050, S32654 2100°F [1150°C] minimum
B
S33228 2050 to 2160°F [1120 to 1180°C]
B
S34565 2050° to 2140°F [1120° to 1170°C]
B
S35315 2010°F [1100°C] minimum
Duplex (Austenitic-Ferritic)
B
S31200, S31803, S32001, S32550 1900°F [1040°C] minimum
B
S31260 1870° to 2010°F [1020° to 1100°C]
C
S32205 1900°F [1040°C] minimum
B
S32304 1800°F [980°C] minimum
B
S32520 1975 to 2050°F [1080 to 1120°C]
B
S32750 1880° to 2060°F [1025° to 1125°C]
B
S32760 2010°F [1100°C] minimum
S32900 1750° 6 25°F [955° 6 15°C] B
S32950 1850° 6 25°F [1010° 6 15°C] B
A
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.
B
Quenched in water or rapidly cooled by other means.
C
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- Processed Product—For thickness, width, length, and flatness
sible variations in dimensions expressed in inch-pound units of tolerance tables, refer to Tables A2.9-A2.12.
measurement.
A2.5 Hot-Rolled Wide ($24 in. [610 mm] width) Coil-
A2.1.1 The dimensional tolerances are grouped by produc-
Processed Product— For thickness, width, length, and flatness
tion method (hot rolling or cold rolling, with or without
tolerance tables, refer to Tables A2.13-A2.16.
coiling), product width (narrow (< 24 in. [610 mm]) or wide ($
24 in. [610 mm])), and by product dimension addressed. A2.6 Hot-Rolled Product Processed Without Coiling—For
A2.2 Cold-Rolled Narrow (<24 in. [610 mm] width) Coil- thickness, width, length, and flatness tolerance tables, refer to
Processed Product—For thickness, width, length, and flatness Tables A2.17-A2.20.
tolerance tables, refer to Tables A2.1-A2.4. A2.7 Cold-Rolled Product Processed Without Coiling—For
A2.3 Cold-Rolled Wide ($24 in. [610 mm] width) Coil- thickness, width, length, and flatness tolerance tables, refer to
Processed Product— For thickness, width, length, and flatness Table A2.21.
tolerance tables, refer to Tables A2.5-A2.8. A2.8 Tolerances for other dimensional characteristics—For
A2.4 Hot-Rolled Narrow (<24 in. [610 mm] width) Coil- other tolerance tables, refer to Tables A2.22-A2.30.
A 480/A 480M
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 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 0.011 [0.28], incl 0.0015 [0.04] 0.0015 [0.04] 0.0015 [0.04]
Over 0.010 [0.25] to 0.012 [0.30], incl 0.001 [0.025] 0.001 [0.025] 0.001 [0.025]
Over 0.011 [0.28] to 0.013 [0.33], incl 0.0015 [0.04] 0.0015 [0.04] 0.002 [0.05]
Over 0.013 [0.33] to 0.017 [0.43], incl 0.0015 [0.04] 0.002 [0.05] 0.002 [0.05]
Over 0.012 [0.30] to 0.015 [0.40], incl 0.001 [0.025] 0.0015 [0.04] 0.0015 [0.04]
Over 0.017 [0.43] to 0.020 [0.51], incl 0.0015 [0.04] 0.002 [0.05] 0.0025 [0.06]
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 [0.51] to 0.029 [0.74], incl 0.002 [0.05] 0.0025 [0.06] 0.0025 [0.06]
Over 0.020 [0.50] to 0.029 [0.74], incl 0.0015 [0.04] 0.0015 [0.04] 0.002 [0.05]
Over 0.029 [0.74] to 0.035 [0.89], incl 0.002 [0.05] 0.003 [0.08] 0.003 [0.08]
Over 0.029 [0.74] to 0.035 [0.89], incl 0.002 [0.05] 0.002 [0.05] 0.002 [0.05]
Over 0.035 [0.89] to 0.050 [1.27], incl 0.0025 [0.06] 0.0035 [0.09] 0.0035 [0.09]
Over 0.035 [0.89] to 0.050 [1.27], incl 0.0025 [0.06] 0.003 [0.07] 0.003 [0.07]
Over 0.050 [1.27] to 0.069 [1.75], incl 0.003 [0.08] 0.0035 [0.09] 0.0035 [0.09]
Over 0.050 [1.27] to 0.069 [1.75], incl 0.003 [0.070] 0.003 [0.07] 0.003 [0.07]
Over 0.069 [1.75] to 0.100 [2.54], incl 0.003 [0.08] 0.004 [0.10] 0.005 [0.13]
Over 0.069 [1.75] to 0.100 [2.54], incl 0.003 [0.070] 0.003 [0.07] 0.004 [0.10]
Over 0.100 [2.54] to 0.125 [2.98], incl 0.004 [0.10] 0.0045 [0.11] 0.005 [0.13]
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 0.0045 [0.11] 0.0045 [0.11] 0.005 [0.13]
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 [0.13] 0.005 [0.13] 0.006 [0.15]
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
Specified Length, ft [mm] Tolerances, in. [mm]
6 [1830] +1⁄8[3], −0
> 6 [1830] to 12 [3660] + 0.2 [5], −0
> 12 [3069] to 20 [6096] + 0.3 [8], −0
A3. PERMITTED VARIATIONS IN DIMENSIONS, ETC.—SI UNITS
A3.1 Listed in Annex A3 are tables showing the permitted tion method (hot rolling or cold rolling, with or without
variations in dimensions expressed in SI units of measurement. coiling), product width (narrow (< 600 mm) or wide ($ 600
A3.1.1 The dimensional tolerances are grouped by produc- mm)), and by product dimension addressed.
A 480/A 480M
TABLE A2.4 Permitted Variations in Flatness of Cold-Rolled,
Tolerances for variations of flatness cold-rolled products, narrow, coil-
processed product as cut lengths shall be identical to the tolerances for cold-
rolled, wide, coil-processed product as listed in Table A2.8unless otherwise
agreed upon by seller and purchaser and specified in the purchase order.
A 480/A 480M
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 Variations Permitted Variation, Over and Under, in
Over and UnderC [mm], for specified width (w ), w in in.
40 [1000] 50 [1300]
w # 40 <w# <w#
in. mm [1000] 50 [1300] 84 [2100]
Up to 0.005 [0.13] incl 0.001 0.03
Over 0.005 [0.13] to 0.007 [0.18], incl 0.0015 0.04

0.012 [0.30] 0.001 [0.030] ... ...
Over 0.007 [0.18] to 0.016 [0.41], incl 0.002 0.05

0.016 [0.40] 0.0015 [0.04] 0.0015 [0.04] ...
Over 0.016 [0.41] to 0.026 [0.66], incl 0.003 0.08 ...

0.020 [0.50] 0.0015 [0.04] 0.0015 [0.04]
Over 0.026 [0.66] to 0.040 [1.02], incl 0.004 0.10

0.024 [0.60] 0.002 [0.05] 0.002 [0.05] ...
0.032 [0.80] 0.002 [0.05] 0.002 [0.05] ...
Over 0.040 [1.02] to 0.058 [1.47], incl 0.005 0.13

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]
Over 0.058 [1.47] to 0.072 [1.83], incl 0.006 0.15

0.059 [1.50] 0.003 [0.08] 0.003 [0.08] 0.004 [0.10]
Over 0.072 [1.83] to 0.083 [2.11], incl 0.007 0.18

0.079 [2.00] 0.004 [0.10] 0.004 [0.10] 0.0045 [0.11]
Over 0.083 [2.11] to 0.098 [2.49], incl 0.008 0.20

0.098 [2.50] 0.004 [0.10] 0.004 [0.10] 0.005 [0.13]
Over 0.098 [2.49] to 0.114 [2.90], incl 0.009 0.23

0.118 [3.00] 0.005 [0.13] 0.005 [0.13] 0.006 [0.15]
Over 0.114 [2.90] to 0.130 [3.30], incl 0.010 0.25
Over 0.130 [3.30] to 0.145 [3.68], incl 0.012 0.30

0.157 [4.00] 0.007 [0.17] 0.007 [0.17] 0.007 [0.17]
Over 0.145 [3.68] to < 0.1875 [4.76] 0.014 0.36

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.
C
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.
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] 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 480/A 480M
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 ⁄ [4.8]
3 16 0
Over 6 [1830] 0.03 3 L [0.0025 3 L] 0
TABLE A2.8 Permitted Variations in Flatness of Cold-Rolled, TABLE A2.10 Permitted Variations in Width of Hot-Rolled,
Wide, Coil-Processed Product as Cut Lengths Narrow, Flat-Rolled, Coil-Processed Product as Cut Lengths and
Not Specified to Stretcher-Leveled Standard of FlatnessA
Coil
Tolerances for variations of width of hot-rolled, narrow, coil-processed product
Flatness
Specified Thickness, as cut lengths and coil shall be identical to the tolerances for hot-rolled, wide,
Width, in. [mm] Tolerance,B
in. [mm] coil-processed product as listed in A2.14 unless otherwise agreed upon by
in. [mm]
seller and purchaser and specified in the purchase order.
< 0.062 [1.57] # 36 [914] 0.50 [12]
> 36 [914] 0.75 [19]
$ 0.062 [1.57] all 0.50 [12]
TABLE A2.11 Permitted Variations in Length of Hot-Rolled,
Stretcher-Leveled Standard of FlatnessC
Specified Thickness, Width, Length, Flatness
Tolerances for variations of length of hot-rolled, narrow, coil-processed product
in. [mm] in. [mm] in. [mm] Tolerance,B
as cut lengths shall be identical to the tolerances for hot-rolled, wide, coil-
in. [mm]
processed product as listed in A2.15 unless otherwise agreed upon by seller
< 3⁄16 [4.76] < 48 [1219] < 96 [2438] 18⁄ [3.2] and purchaser and specified in the purchase order.
< 48 [1219] $ 96 [2438] ⁄ [6.4]
14
< 3⁄16 [4.76] $ 48 [1219] < 96 [2438] 1⁄4 [6.4]
$ 48 [1219] $ 96 [2438] 1⁄4 [6.4]

TABLE A2.12 Permitted Variations in Flatness of Hot-Rolled,
2xx and 3xx Series Specified to 1⁄4 and 1⁄2 Hard Tempers
Specified Thickness, Width, in. [mm] Flatness Tolerance,B
Tolerances for variations of flatness of hot-rolled, narrow, coil-processed
in. [mm] in. [mm]
product as cut lengths shall be identical to the tolerances for hot-rolled, wide,
⁄ Hard
14 ⁄ Hard
12 coil-processed product as listed in A2.16 unless otherwise agreed upon by
seller and purchaser and specified in the purchase order.
< 0.016 [0.41] 24 [610] to < 36 [914] ⁄ [12.70]
12 ⁄ [19.05]
34
0.016 [0.41] to ⁄ [15.88]

58 ⁄ [22.22]
78
0.030 [0.76]
> 0.030 [0.76] ⁄ [19.05]
34 ⁄ [22.22]
78
# 0.016 [0.41] 36 [914] to < 48 [1219] ⁄ [15.88]

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

1⁄8 [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.
TABLE A2.9 Permitted Variations in Thickness of Hot-Rolled,

Narrow, Flat-Rolled, Coil-Processed Product as Cut Lengths and
Coil
Tolerances for variations of thickness 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 A2.13, unless otherwise agreed
upon by seller and purchaser and specified in the purchase order.
A 480/A 480M
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] 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 [0.34] 0.014 [0.35]
> 0.1875 [4.76] to 0.250 [6.35] 0.015 [0.38] 0.015 [0.38]
> 0.250 [6.35] to 0.3125 [7.94] 0.016 [0.40] 0.016 [0.40]
>0.3125 [7.94] 0.020 [0.50] 0.020 [0.50]
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, –0
w $ 48 [1219] +1⁄8, –0
⁄
3 16 [4.76] # t < 3⁄8 [9.5] w < 48 [1219] +5⁄32, –0
w $ 48 [1219] +7⁄32, –0
t $ 3⁄8 [9.5] w < 48 [1219] +1⁄4, –0

w $ 48 [1219] +13⁄32, –0
TABLE A2.15 Permitted Variations in Length of Hot-Rolled, Wide,

Coil-Processed Product as Cut Lengths Not Resquared
Length (L), ft [mm] Tolerances, in. [mm], Over and Under
L # 10 [3048] + 1⁄4 [6.35], −0

10 [3048] < L # 20 [6096] + 1⁄2 [12.70], −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] 18⁄ [3.18]
w # 48 [1219] L > 96 [2438] 14⁄ [6.35]
t < 3⁄16 [4.76] w > 48 [1219] L # 96 [2438] 14⁄ [6.35]

w > 48 [1219] L > 96 [2438] 14⁄ [6.35]
A
A 480/A 480M
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]
C
Tolerance Over Specified Thickness, 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 3⁄8in. [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 TABLE A2.20 Permitted Variations in Flatness of Plate Mill Plate
Rectangular Sheared Plate Mill Plates (Quarto Plates) (Quarto Plate)
Tolerances, over specified width, in. NOTE 1—Tolerances in this table apply to any length, not necessarily
Specified Width (w ), in. [mm] [mm]A
w # 84 [2135] 5⁄8 [15.9]
the rolling direction, up to 36 in. [914 mm] and to any 36 in. [914 mm] of
84 [2135] < w # 108 [2745] 3⁄4 [19.1] longer lengths in the plane of the plate measured while the plate rests on
w > 108 [2745] 1 [25.4] a flat surface with the concavity of the curvature upward.
A
The tolerance under specified width is 1⁄4 in. [6.35 mm].
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
TABLE A2.19 Permitted Variations in Length for Hot-Rolled [240 MPa] or more, the permitted variations are increased to 11⁄2 times the
Sheared Rectangular Plate Mill Plates (Quarto Plates) amounts shown.
Nominal Length (L), in. [mm] Tolerances, over and under, in. [mm]A Specified Thickness (t ), Flatness Tolerance for Thicknesses
L < 160 [4064] 3⁄4[19.1]
in. [mm] Given, in. [mm]
160 [4064] # L < 240 [6096] 11⁄4 [31.8]
240 [6000] # L < 315 [8000] 15⁄8 [41.3] t < 1⁄4 [6.35] ⁄ [11]
7 16
315 [8000] # L < 394 [10 008] 2 [50.8] 14⁄ [6.35] # t < 3⁄8 [9.52] 38⁄ [9.5]
3⁄8 [9.52] # t < 1⁄2 [12.70]
394 [10 008] # L < 590 [15 000] 21⁄4 [57.2] 5⁄16 [7.9]
1⁄2 [12.70] # t < 3⁄4 [19.05]

590 [15 000] # L < 790 [20 066] 21⁄4 [57.2] 5⁄16 [7.9]
3⁄4 [19.05] # t < 1 [25.40] 5⁄16 [7.9]

A
The tolerance under specified length is 1⁄4 in. [6.35 mm].
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]
A 480/A 480M
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
A2.17, A2.18, A2.19, and 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 ⁄
9 32 [7.14] and under ⁄ [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]
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.
A 480/A 480M
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]
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]
⁄ [9.52] to
38
To 3⁄8 [9.52] in., ⁄ [15.88] in.
58
58⁄ [15.88] in.,
Specified Diameter, in. [mm] excl, in and Over in
excl, in
Thickness ThicknessB
Thickness
To 60 [1524], excl 14⁄ [6.35] ⁄ [9.52]
38 ⁄ [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 61⁄4
Over 2 to 3 incl +1⁄2, −0 −1⁄2, +0 63⁄8
Over 3 to 6 incl +3⁄4, −0 −3⁄4, +0 61⁄2
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

Chromium 41.2 lb/ft2·in. thickness

A 480/A 480M
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 1 ⁄ [38.10], incl
12 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.
TABLE A2.30 Permitted Variations in Camber for Sheared Mill TABLE A3.2 Permitted Variations in Width of Cold-Rolled,
and Universal Mill PlatesA Narrow, Coil-Processed Product in Coils and Cut Lengths for
Maximum camber = 1⁄8 in. in any 5 ft
Edge No. 3A
= 3.18 mm in any 1.524 m Specified Width Tolerance, Over and Under, for Thickness and Width
A
Camber is the deviation of a side edge from a straight line, and measurement ThicknessB, mm Given, mm
is taken by placing a 5-ft straightedge on the concave side and measuring the w # 40 40 < w # 125 125 < w # 250 250 < w # 600
greatest distance between the plate and the straightedge.
0.25 0.085 0.10 0.125 0.50
0.50 0.10 0.125 0.15 0.50
A3.2 Cold-Rolled Narrow (< 600 mm width) Coil- 1.00 0.125 0.125 0.20 0.50
1.50 0.125 0.15 0.25 0.50
Processed Product—For thickness, width, length, and flatness 2.50 ... 0.20 0.30 0.50
tolerance tables, refer to Tables A3.1-A3.4. 3.00 ... 0.25 0.30 0.60
4.00 ... 0.25 0.40 0.60
A3.3 Cold-Rolled Wide ($ 600 mm width) Coil-Processed 4.99 ... 0.40 0.50 0.80
A
Product—For thickness, width, length, and flatness tolerance For tolerances applicable to narrow product with Edge No. 1 or No. 5, see
Table A2.31.
tables, refer to Tables A3.5-A3.8. B
For specified thickness other than those shown, the tolerances for the next
higher thickness shall apply.
A3.4 Hot-Rolled Narrow (< 600 mm width) Coil-Processed
Product—For thickness, width, length, and flatness tolerance TABLE A3.3 Permitted Variations in Length of Cold-Rolled,
tables, refer to Tables A3.9-A3.12. Narrow, Coil-Processed Products as Cut Lengths
Specified Length, mm Tolerances, mm
TABLE A3.1 Permitted Variations in Thickness of Cold-Rolled, 1500 +3, −0
Narrow, Coil-Processed Product as Coil and Cut Lengths > 1500, # 4000 +5, −0
> 4000, # 6000 +8, −0
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
are applicable for measurements at all locations.
NOTE 2—The tolerances in this table include crown tolerances. TABLE A3.4 Permitted Variations in Flatness of Cold-Rolled,
NOTE 3—For specified thicknesses other than those shown, the toler- Narrow, Coil-Processed Product as Cut Lengths
ances for the next higher thickness shall apply. Tolerances for variations of flatness cold-rolled products, narrow, coil-
processed product as cut lengths shall be identical to the tolerances for cold-
Thickness Tolerances, for the Thickness and Widths Given,
rolled, wide, coil-processed product as listed in Table A3.8, unless otherwise
Over and Under, mm
agreed upon by seller and purchaser and specified in the purchase order.
Specified
Width (w ), mm
Thickness,
mm Over 150 to Over 300 to
50 to 150, incl
300, incl 600, excl
w # 125 A3.5 Hot-Rolled Wide ($ 600 mm width) Coil-Processed
125 < w # 250 250 < w < 600
Thickness TolerancesA Product—For thickness, width, length, and flatness tolerance
0.15 10 % 0.015 10 % 0.020 10 % 0.025
tables, refer to Tables A3.13-A3.16.
0.25 0.04 0.015 0.04 0.020 0.05 0.025
0.50 0.05 0.025 0.06 0.04 0.06 0.04 A3.6 Hot-Rolled Product Processed Without Coiling—For
0.75 0.06 0.05 0.09 0.05 0.09 0.05 thickness, width, length, and flatness tolerance tables, refer to
1.00 0.06 0.06 0.09 0.07 0.09 0.07
1.25 0.08 0.06 0.09 0.07 0.09 0.07
Tables A3.17-A3.20.
1.50 0.08 0.07 0.09 0.07 0.09 0.07
1.75 0.08 0.07 0.10 0.07 0.13 0.07 A3.7 Cold-Rolled Product Processed Without Coiling—For
2.00 0.08 0.07 0.10 0.07 0.13 0.10 thickness, width, length, and flatness tolerance tables, refer to
2.50 0.10 0.07 0.11 0.07 0.13 0.10
3.00 0.11 0.10 0.11 0.10 0.13 0.12 Table A3.21.
4.00 0.13 0.12 0.13 0.12 0.15 0.12
4.99 0.13 0.12 0.13 0.12 0.15 0.15 A3.8 Tolerances for Other Dimensional Characteristics—
A
Thickness tolerances given in mm unless otherwise indicated. For other tolerance tables, refer to Tables A2.31-A3.29.
A 480/A 480M
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 Variations, mm Permitted Variation, Over and Under, mm, for specified width (w ), w in mm
Over Under w # 1000 1000 < w # 1300 1300 < w # 2100
0.10 0.03 0.03
0.15 0.04 0.04
0.20 0.05 0.05
0.25 0.05 0.05
0.30 0.03 ... ...
0.40 0.04 0.04 ...
0.50 0.08 0.08
0.50 0.045 0.05 ...
0.60 0.05 0.05 ...
0.75 0.10 0.10
0.80 0.05 0.05 ...
1.00 0.13 0.13
1.00 0.055 0.06 0.07
1.20 0.08 0.08 0.08
1.25 0.13 0.13
1.50 0.15 0.15
1.50 0.08 0.08 0.10
1.75 0.15 0.15
2.00 0.18 0.18
2.00 0.10 0.10 0.11
2.25 0.20 0.20
2.50 0.23 0.23
2.50 0.10 0.11 0.13
2.75 0.25 0.25
3.00 0.25 0.25
3.00 0.13 0.13 0.15
3.25 0.30 0.30
3.50 0.30 0.30
3.75 0.36 0.36
4.00 0.36 0.36
4.00 0.17 0.17 0.17
4.99 0.36 0.36
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
mm 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 480/A 480M
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
TABLE A3.8 Permitted Variations in Flatness of Cold-Rolled, TABLE A3.10 Permitted Variations in Width of Hot-Rolled,
Wide, Coil-Processed Product as Cut Lengths Narrow, Flat-Rolled, Coil-Processed Product as Cut Lengths and
Not Specified to Stretcher-Leveled Standard of FlatnessA
Coil
Tolerances for variations of width of hot-rolled, narrow, coil-processed product
Specified Specified Width, mm Flatness
as cut lengths and coil shall be identical to the tolerances for hot-rolled, wide,
Thickness, mm ToleranceB, mm
coil-processed product as listed in Table A3.14, unless otherwise agreed upon
< 1.50 < 1500 12 by seller and purchaser and specified in the purchase order.
1500 19
1.50 all 12
TABLE A3.11 Permitted Variations in Length of Hot-Rolled,

Stretcher-Leveled Standard of FlatnessC Narrow, Coil-Processed Product as Cut Lengths
Specified Specified Specified Length, Flatness Tolerances for variations of length of hot-rolled, narrow, coil-processed
Thickness, mm Width, mm mm Tolerance,B mm product as cut lengths shall be identical to the tolerances for hot-rolled, wide,
coil-processed product as listed in Table A3.15, unless otherwise agreed upon
4.99 < 1200 < 2400 4 by seller and purchaser and specified in the purchase order.
2400 7
1200 < 2400 7
2400 7
TABLE A3.12 Permitted Variations in Flatness of Hot-Rolled,
Narrow, Flat-Rolled, Coil-Processed Product as Cut Lengths
2xx and 3xx Series Specified to ⁄ and ⁄ Hard Tempers
14 12
Tolerances for variations of flatness of hot-rolled, narrow, coil-processed
Specified Thickness, Specified Width, Flatness product as cut lengths shall be identical to the tolerances for hot-rolled, wide,
mm mm Tolerance,B mm coil-processed product as listed in Table A3.16, unless otherwise agreed upon
by seller and purchaser and specified in the purchase order.
⁄ Hard 1⁄2 Hard
14
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.
B
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,

Narrow, Flat-Rolled, Coil-Processed Product as Cut Lengths and
Coil
Tolerances for variations of thickness 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 A3.13, unless otherwise agreed
upon by seller and purchaser and specified in the purchase order.
A 480/A 480M
TABLE A3.13 Permitted Variations in Thickness of Hot-Rolled, TABLE A3.16 Permitted Variations in Flatness of Hot-Rolled,
Wide, Coil-Processed Product as Coil and Cut Lengths Wide, Coil-Processed Product as Cut Lengths
NOTE 1—Thickness measurements are taken at least 10 mm from the Not Specified to Stretcher-Leveled Standard of Flatness
edge of the product. Specified Thickness Specified Width Flatness
NOTE 2—For specified thicknesses other than those shown, the toler- (t ), mm (w ), mm Tolerance,A mm
ances for the next higher thickness shall apply. t<5 w < 900 13
Permitted Variations of Thickness, mm, Over and 900 # w < 1500 19
Under, for Specified Width (w) w $ 1500 26
t$5 w < 1500 23
Specified Thickness, mm w # 1500 w > 1500 1500 # w < 1800 30
2.0 0.18 0.25 w $ 1800 38
2.25 0.20 0.27 Stretcher-Leveled Standard of Flatness
2.5 0.23 0.30
Specified Thickness Specified Width Specified Length Flatness
3.0 0.25 0.33
(t ), mm (w ), mm (L), mm Tolerance,A mm
3.5 0.30 0.33
5.0 0.36 0.38 t # 13 w < 1200 L < 2400 4
6.0 0.38 0.38 L $ 2400 7
8.0 0.50 0.50 w $ 1200 L < 2400 7
L $ 2400 7
A
TABLE A3.14 Permitted Variations in Width of Hot-Rolled, Wide,
Coil-Processed Product as Cut Lengths (Not Resquared) and TABLE A3.17 Permitted Variations in Thickness of Hot-Rolled
Coil Plate Mill Plate (Quarto Plate)A,B
Specified Dimension, mm Tolerance on Width, mm, for
Trimmed Edges NOTE 1—For specified thicknesses other than those shown, the toler-
ances for the next higher thickness shall apply.
Thickness (t ), mm Width (w ), mm Over Under
Width (w ), mm
< 5.00 w < 1200 2 0
w $ 1200 4 0 Specified 2100 # w < 3000 # w <
5.00 < t # 10.00 w < 1200 4 0 Thickness, mm w < 2100 3000 3600 w $ 3600
w $ 1200 5 0
Tolerance Over Specified Thickness, mm
> 10.00 w < 1200 6 0
w $ 1200 10 0 5 1.35 1.75 ... ...
8 1.15 1.30 2.15 ...
10 1.15 1.30 2.15 ...
20 1.40 1.55 2.15 2.30
TABLE A3.15 Permitted Variations in Length of Hot-Rolled, Wide, 25 1.55 1.65 2.15 2.55
Coil-Processed Product as Cut Lengths Not Resquared 50 1.80 1.90 2.40 2.95
Specified Length Tolerance, mm 75 3.20 3.80 4.45 5.10
(L), mm Over Under 100 3.75 4.00 5.00 5.70
L < 3000 7 0 150 4.50 5.00 8.50 9.00
3000 # L # 6000 (0.005 3 L) 0 200 6.00 6.50 9.00 11.0
250 8.00 8.50 11.0 14.0
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
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. For plates up to 250 mm, incl, in thickness, the tolerance
under the specified thickness is 0.30 mm.
TABLE A3.18 Permitted Variations in Width for Hot-Rolled

Rectangular Sheared Plate Mill Plates (Quarto Plates)
Specified Width (w ), mm Tolerances, over and under, mm
w < 2000 +15, −0
2000 # w < 3000 +20, −0
w $ 3000 +25, −0
A4. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF NEW MATERIALS
A4.1 New materials may be proposed for inclusion in
A 480/A 480M
TABLE A3.19 Permitted Variations in Length for Hot-Rolled TABLE A3.23 Permitted Variations in Abrasive Cutting Width and
Sheared Rectangular Plate Mill Plates (Quarto Plates) Length for Plates
Nominal Length (L), mm Tolerances, Over and Under, mm Tolerance over Specified Width and Length,A mm
L < 4000 +20, −0 Specified Thickness, [mm]
Width Length
4000 # L < 6000 +30, −0
6000 # L < 8000 +40, −0 Up to 25, incl 3.2 3.2
8000 # L < 10 000 +50, −0 25 to 50, incl 4.8 4.8
10 000 # L < 15 000 +75, −0 50 to 75, incl 6.4 6.4
15 000 # L < 20 000 +100, −0 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
TABLE A3.20 Permitted Variations in Flatness of Plate Mill Plate included in the table; consult producer.
(Quarto Plate)
TABLE A3.24 Permitted Variations in Diameter for Hot-Rolled and
NOTE 1—Tolerances in this table apply to any length, not necessarily
Cold-Rolled Coil-Processed Product as Sheared Circles
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 Tolerance Over Specified Diameter
a flat surface with the concavity of the curvature upward. (No Tolerance Under), mm
Specified Thickness, Diameters Diameters 600 Diameters
NOTE 2—If the longer dimension is under 36 in. [914 mm], the mm Under 600 to 1200 incl Over 1200
tolerance is not greater than 1⁄4 in. [6.4 mm]. Under 1.50 2 3 5
NOTE 3—For plates with specified minimum yield strengths of 35 ksi 1.50 to 2.50 excl 3 4 6
[240 MPa] or more, the permitted variations are increased to 11⁄2 times the 2.50 and thicker 4 5 7
amounts shown.
NOTE 4—For specified thicknesses other than those shown, the toler-
ances for the next higher thickness shall apply. TABLE A3.25 Permitted Variations in Diameter for Circular Plates
Specified Thickness (t ), in. [mm] Flatness Tolerance for Thicknesses Taken From Hot-Rolled Product Processed With or Without
Given, in. [mm] Coiling
5 0.40 [10] NOTE 1—For specific diameters other than those shown, the tolerance
10 3⁄8 [9.5]
for the next higher diameter shall apply.
15 5⁄16[7.9]
20 5⁄16[7.9] Tolerance Over Specified Diameter for Given Diameter

25 5⁄16[7.9] and Thickness,A mm
50 1⁄4 [6.4]
Specified Diameter, mm Thickness of Plate
150 1⁄4[6.4]
> 150 1⁄4[6.4] To 10, excl 10 to 15, excl 15 and over

1500 and under 7 10 13
2100 8 13 16
TABLE A3.21 Cold-Rolled Products, Processed Without Coiling 2700 10 11 15
4500 11 15 18
Tolerances for cold-rolled products processed without coiling shall be identical
A
to the tolerances for hot-rolled products processed without coiling as listed in No tolerance under.
Table A3.17, unless otherwise agreed upon by seller and purchaser and
specified in the purchase order.
TABLE A3.26 Torch Cutting TolerancesA and Recommended
Cleanup Allowance for Rectangular Plates, Circles, Rings, and
Sketches
TABLE A3.22 Permitted Variations in Width and Length for Hot-
Cleanup
Rolled and Cold-Rolled Resquared Coil-Processed Product Tolerance, mm
AllowanceB
(Stretcher Leveled Standard of Flatness) Outside Inside Per Edge,
Specified Thickness, mm Diameter Diameter mm
NOTE 1—Polished sheets with Finishes No. 4 and higher are produced 51 and under +10, –0 –10, +0 66
to tolerances given in this table. Over 51 to 76 incl +13, –0 –13, +0 610
Width and Length Over 76 to 152 incl +19, –0 –19, +0 613
Specified Dimensions, mm Tolerance, mm A
Tolerances to apply unless otherwise agreed. Note that for some applications
Thickness Width Length Over Under user may wish to specify minus rather than plus tolerance or vice versa.
B
Recommended cleanup allowance which, unless otherwise specified, will be
Under 3.30 Up to 1200 Up to 3000 2 0 applied by supplier to purchasers ordered size.
1200 and over 3000 and over 3 0
3.30 and over All All 7 0
A 480/A 480M
TABLE A3.27 Permitted Variations in Weight for Hot-Rolled and TABLE A3.29 Permitted Variations in Camber for Hot-Rolled and
Cold-Rolled Sheets Cold-Rolled Wide Coil-Processed Product as Cut Lengths Not
Any item of five sheets or less, and weigh 100 kg or less
Resquared and Cold-Rolled Wide Coil-Processed Product as
estimated to weigh 100 kg or less, CoilsA
may actually weigh 10 % over the Specified Width, mm Tolerance per Unit Length of Any 2400 mm, mm
theoretical weight
Any item of more than five sheets and weigh more than 100 kg 600 to 900, excl 4
estimated to weigh more than 100 kg, 900 and over 3
may actually weigh 7 1⁄2 % over the
A
theoretical weight Camber is the greatest deviation of a side edge from a straight line and
Chromium-manganese-nickel 2
7.82 kg/m /mm thick measurement is taken by placing an 8-ft [2438-mm] straightedge on the concave
Chromium-nickel 8.07 kg/m2/mm thick side and measuring the greatest distance between the sheet edge and the
Chromium 7.92 kg/m2/mm thick straightedge.
TABLE A3.28 Permitted Variations in Camber for Cold-Rolled

Narrow Coil-Processed Product in Coils and Cut LengthsA
all requirements appearing in the applicable specification.
Specified Width, mm Tolerance Per Unit Length Of Any 2400 mm
A4.1.5 The application shall state whether the new grade is
To 40, incl 13 covered by patent.
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.
specifications referencing this specification subject to the

following conditions:
A4.1.1 Application for the addition of a new grade to a
specification shall be made to the Chairman of the subcommit-
tee which has jurisdiction over that specification.
A4.1.2 The application shall be accompanied by a statement
from at least one user indicating that there is a need for the new
grade to be included in the applicable specification.
A4.1.3 The application shall be accompanied by test data as
required by the applicable specification. Test data from a
minimum of three test lots, as defined by the specification, each
from a different heat, shall be furnished.
A4.1.4 The application shall provide recommendations for
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(1) Revision of surface finishes for sheet.
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Designation: A 480/A 480M – 02

Standard Specification for

1. Scope * Chromium-Nickel Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip3

*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.

Over 0.100 [2.5] to

A1. PRODUCT ANALYSIS TOLERANCES AND HEAT TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS

A1.1 Listed in Annex A1 are tables showing the permitted

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

Chromium over 4.00 to 10.00, incl 0.10

S32950 1850° 6 25°F [1010° 6 15°C] B

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

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

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

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

Over 0.005 [0.13] to 0.007 [0.18], incl 0.0015 0.04

Over 0.007 [0.18] to 0.016 [0.41], incl 0.002 0.05

Over 0.016 [0.41] to 0.026 [0.66], incl 0.003 0.08 ...

Over 0.026 [0.66] to 0.040 [1.02], incl 0.004 0.10

Over 0.040 [1.02] to 0.058 [1.47], incl 0.005 0.13

Over 0.058 [1.47] to 0.072 [1.83], incl 0.006 0.15

Over 0.072 [1.83] to 0.083 [2.11], incl 0.007 0.18

Over 0.083 [2.11] to 0.098 [2.49], incl 0.008 0.20

Over 0.098 [2.49] to 0.114 [2.90], incl 0.009 0.23

Over 0.114 [2.90] to 0.130 [3.30], incl 0.010 0.25

Over 0.130 [3.30] to 0.145 [3.68], incl 0.012 0.30

Over 0.145 [3.68] to < 0.1875 [4.76] 0.014 0.36

< 3⁄16 [4.76] $ 48 [1219] < 96 [2438] 1⁄4 [6.4]

$ 48 [1219] $ 96 [2438] 1⁄4 [6.4]

0.016 [0.41] to ⁄ [15.88]

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

> 0.030 [0.76] 1 [25.40] 1

TABLE A2.9 Permitted Variations in Thickness of Hot-Rolled,

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

t $ 3⁄8 [9.5] w < 48 [1219] +1⁄4, –0

TABLE A2.15 Permitted Variations in Length of Hot-Rolled, Wide,

L # 10 [3048] + 1⁄4 [6.35], −0

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

Stretcher-Leveled Standard of Flatness

t < 3⁄16 [4.76] w > 48 [1219] L # 96 [2438] 14⁄ [6.35]

1⁄2 [12.70] # t < 3⁄4 [19.05]

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

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

t $ 4 [101.60] 1⁄4 [6.4]

TABLE A2.24 Permitted Variations in Width and Length

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

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

60 [1524] to 84 [2134], excl ⁄

TABLE A2.27 Torch Cutting TolerancesA and Recommended

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

Chromium-nickel 42.0 lb/ft2·in. thickness

Chromium 41.2 lb/ft2·in. thickness

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

TABLE A3.11 Permitted Variations in Length of Hot-Rolled,

0.04 600 to 900, excl 19 23

0.04 900 to 1200, incl 26 29

TABLE A3.9 Permitted Variations in Thickness of Hot-Rolled,

TABLE A3.18 Permitted Variations in Width for Hot-Rolled

A4. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF NEW MATERIALS

A4.1 New materials may be proposed for inclusion in