Hot-Rolled and Cold-Finished Age-Hardening Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes
Hot-Rolled and Cold-Finished Age-Hardening Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes
Hot-Rolled and Cold-Finished Age-Hardening Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes
for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
1. Scope* NOTE 2—For billets and bars for forging see Specification A314.
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1.1 This specification covers bars and shapes of age- 1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
hardening stainless steels. Hot-finished or cold-finished rounds, dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
squares, hexagons, bar shapes, angles, tees, and channels are ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
included; these shapes may be produced by hot rolling, Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
extruding, or forging. Billets or bars for reforging may be mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
purchased to this specification. Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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1.2 These steels are generally used for parts requiring 2. Referenced Documents
corrosion resistance and high strength at room temperature, or
2.1 ASTM Standards:3
at temperatures up to 600 °F [315 °C]; 700 °F [370 °C] for
A314 Specification for Stainless Steel Billets and Bars for
Type 632; 840 °F [450 °C] for Type UNS S46910. They are
Forging
suitable for machining in the solution-annealed condition after
A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing
which they may be age-hardened to the mechanical properties
of Steel Products
specified in Section 7 without danger of cracking or distortion.
A484/A484M Specification for General Requirements for
Type XM-25 is machinable in the as-received fully heat treated
Stainless Steel Bars, Billets, and Forgings
condition. Type UNS S46910 is suitable for machining in the
A705/A705M Specification for Age-Hardening Stainless
solution-annealed, cold-worked, and aged-hardened condition.
Steel Forgings
1.3 Types 631 and 632 contain a large amount of ferrite in A751 Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology for Chemi-
the microstructure and can have low ductility in forgings and cal Analysis of Steel Products
larger diameter bars. Applications should be limited to small E527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys in the
diameter bar. Unified Numbering System (UNS)
1.4 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI 2.2 Other Documents:
(metric) units are to be regarded separately as standards; within SAE J1086 Recommended Practice for Numbering Metals
the text and tables, the SI units are shown in [brackets]. The and Alloys (UNS)4
values stated in each system are not exact equivalents;
3. Ordering Information
therefore, each system must be used independent of the other.
Combining values from the two systems may result in noncon- 3.1 It is the responsibility of the purchaser to specify all
formance with the specification. requirements that are necessary for material ordered under this
specification. Such requirements may include but are not
1.5 Unless the order specifies an “M” designation, the
limited to the following:
material shall be furnished to inch-pound units.
3.1.1 Quantity (weight or number of pieces),
NOTE 1—For forgings, see Specification A705/A705M. 3.1.2 Type or UNS designation (Table 1),
3.1.3 Specific melt type when required,
3.1.4 Heat treated condition (5.1),
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'This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel,
Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
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A01.17 on Flat-Rolled and Wrought Stainless Steel. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2019. Published September 2019. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [email protected]. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1966. Last previous edition approved in 2019 as A564/A564M – 19. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
DOI: 10.1520/A0564_A0564M-19A. the ASTM website.
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For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications, see related Specifi- Available from Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), 400 Commonwealth
cation SA-564/SA-564M in Section II of that Code. Dr., Warrendale, PA 15096-0001, http://www.sae.org.
C
S17400 630 0.07 1.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 15.00–17.50 3.00–5.00 ... ... ... 3.00–5.00
S17700 631 0.09 1.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 16.00–18.00 6.50–7.75 0.75–1.50 ... ... ... ...
S15700 632 0.09 1.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 14.00–16.00 6.50–7.75 0.75–1.50 2.00–3.00 ... ... ...
D
S35500 634 0.10–0.15 0.50–1.25 0.040 0.030 0.50 15.00–16.00 4.00–5.00 ... 2.50–3.25 ... ...
S17600 635 0.08 1.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 16.00–17.50 6.00–7.50 0.40 ... 0.40–1.20 ... ...
C
S15500 XM-12 0.07 1.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 14.00–15.50 3.50–5.50 ... ... ... 2.50–4.50
E
S13800 XM-13 0.05 0.20 0.010 0.008 0.10 12.25–13.25 7.50–8.50 0.90–1.35 2.00–2.50 ... ...
F
S45500 XM-16 0.03 0.50 0.015 0.015 0.50 11.00–12.50 7.50–9.50 ... 0.50 0.90–1.40 1.50–2.50
F
S45503 ... 0.010 0.50 0.010 0.010 0.20 11.00–12.50 7.50–9.50 ... 0.50 1.00–1.35 1.50–2.50
G
S45000 XM-25 0.05 1.00 0.030 0.030 1.00 14.00–16.00 5.00–7.00 ... 0.50–1.00 ... 1.25–1.75
E
S46500 ... 0.02 0.25 0.015 0.010 0.25 11.00–12.50 10.75–11.25 ... 0.75–1.25 1.50–1.80 ...
S46910 ... 0.030 1.00 0.030 0.015 0.70 11.0–13.0 8.0–10.0 0.15–0.50 3.0–5.0 0.50–1.20 1.5–3.5 ...
E
S10120 ... 0.02 0.25 0.015 0.010 0.25 11.00–12.50 9.00–10.50 0.80–1.10 1.75–2.25 0.20–0.50 ...
E
S11100 ... 0.02 0.25 0.015 0.010 0.25 11.00–12.50 10.25–11.25 1.35–1.75 1.75–2.25 0.20–0.50 ...
A
Limits are in percent maximum unless shown as a range or stated otherwise.
B
New designation established in accordance with Practice E527 and SAE J1086.
C
NiobiumH 0.15–0.45.
D
Nitrogen 0.07–0.13.
E
Nitrogen 0.01.
F
Niobium 0.10–0.50.
G
Niobium 8 times carbon minimum.
H
Niobium (Nb) and Columbium (Cb) refer to the same element.
3.1.5 Transverse properties when required (7.6), 5.1.2 Type UNS S46500 and S46910 shall be furnished in
3.1.6 Finish (Specification A484/A484M), solution-annealed condition in accordance with Table 2, or
3.1.7 Surface preparation of shapes (5.2.1), solution-annealed and cold-worked condition in accordance
3.1.8 Size, or applicable dimension including diameter, with Table 3, or aged-hardened condition in accordance with-
thickness, width, length, and so forth, Table 4.
3.1.9 Preparation for delivery (Specification A484/A484M), 5.1.3 Reforging stock shall be supplied in a condition of
3.1.10 Special requirements (refer to 7.4 and 8.3), heat treatment to be selected by the forging manufacturer.
3.1.11 Marking requirements (Specification A484/A484M), 5.2 Shapes may be subjected to either Class A or Class C
and preparation as specified on the purchase order.
3.1.12 ASTM designation and date of issue if other than that 5.2.1 Class A consists of preparation by grinding for the
currently published. removal of imperfections of a hazardous nature such as fins,
3.2 If possible, the intended use of the item should be given tears, and jagged edges provided the underweight tolerance is
on the purchase order especially when the item is ordered for not exceeded and the maximum depth of grinding at any one
a specific end use or uses. point does not exceed 10 % of the thickness of the section.
NOTE 3—A typical ordering description is as follows: 5000 lb [2270 kg] 5.2.2 Class C consists of preparation by grinding for the
Type 630, Solution-Annealed Cold Finished Centerless Ground, 11⁄2 in. removal of all visible surface imperfections provided the
[38.0 mm] round bar, 10 to 12 ft [3.0 to 3.6 m] in length, ASTM A564 underweight tolerance is not exceeded and the maximum depth
dated ______. End use: valve shafts. of grinding at any one point does not exceed 10 % of the
thickness of the section.
4. General Requirements
4.1 In addition to the requirements of this specification, all 6. Chemical Composition
requirements of the current edition of Specifications A484/
6.1 Each alloy covered by this specification shall conform to
A484M shall apply. Failure to comply with the general
the chemical requirements specified in Table 1.
requirements of Specification A484/A484M constitutes non-
conformance with this specification. 6.2 Methods and practices relating to chemical analysis
required by this specification shall be in accordance with Test
5. Materials and Manufacture Methods, Practices, and Terminology A751.
5.1 Heat Treatment and Condition:
5.1.1 Material of types other than XM-16, XM-25, and Type 7. Mechanical Properties Requirements
630 shall be furnished in the solution-annealed condition, or in 7.1 The material, as represented by mechanical test
the equalized and oven-tempered condition, as noted in Table specimens, shall conform to the mechanical property require-
2, unless otherwise specified by the purchaser. ments specified in Table 2 or Table 3 and shall be capable of
5.1.1.1 Types 630, XM-16, and XM-25 may be furnished in developing the properties in Table 4 when heat treated as
the solution-annealed or age-hardened condition. specified in 5.1.
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S17400 630 A 1900 ± 25 °F [1040 ± 15 °C] (cool as ... ... ... ... ... ... 38 363
required to below 90 °F (32 °C))
S17700 631 A 1900 ± 25 °F [1040 ± 15 °C] (water ... ... ... ... ... ... HRB98 229
quench)
S15700 632 A 1900 ± 25 °F [1040 ± 15 °C] (water ... ... ... ... ... ... HRB100 269D
quench)
S35500 634E A 1900 ± 25 °F [1040 ± 15 °C] quench, ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 363E
hold not less than 3 h at minus 100
°F or lower
S17600 635 A 1900 ± 25 °F [1040 ± 15 °C] (air 120 [825] 75 [515] 10 45 32 302
cool)
S15500 XM-12 A 1900 ± 25 °F [1040 ± 15 °C] (cool as ... ... ... ... ... ... 38 363
required to below 90 °F (32 °C))
S13800 XM-13 A 1700 ± 25 °F [925 ± 15 °C] Cool as ... ... ... ... ... ... 38 363
required to below 60 °F [16 °C]
S45500 XM-16 A 1525 ± 25 °F [830 ± 15 °C] (cool ... ... ... ... ... ... 36 331
rapidly)
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S45000 XM-25 A 1900 ± 25 °F [1040 ± 15 °C] (cool 125F [860] 95 [655] 10 40 32 321
rapidly)
S45503 ... A 1525 ± 25 °F [830 ± 15 °C] (cool ... ... ... ... ... ... 36 331
rapidly)
S46500 ... A 1800 ± 25 °F [980 ± 15 °C] (oil or ... ... ... ... ... ... 36 331
water quench), hold for min. 8 h at
minus 100 °F (-73 °C), air warm
S46910 ... A 1830 – 2050 °F [1000 – 1120 °C] 87 [600] 58 [400] 10 ... 33 315
(cool rapidly)
S10120 ... A 1545 ± 25 °F [840 ± 14 °C] ... ... ... ... ... ... 36 331
(cool rapidly below 90 °F [32 °C])
S11100 ... A 1545 ± 25 °F [840 ± 14 °C] ... ... ... ... ... ... 36 331
(oil or water quench),
hold for minimum of 8 h at
-100 °F [-73 °C],G air warm
A
See 7.1.
B
See 7.3.
C
Either Rockwell C hardness or Brinell is permissible. On sizes ½ in. (12.70 mm) and smaller, Rockwell C is preferred.
D
321 for rounds cold drawn after solution treating.
E
Equalization and over-tempering treatment 1425 ± 50 °F [775 ± 30 °C] for not less than 3 h, cool to room temperature, heat to 1075 ± 25 °F [580 ± 15 °C] for not less
than 3 h.
F
Maximum 165 ksi [1140 MPa] tensile strength only for sizes up to 1⁄2 in. (13 mm).
G
Required hold time at minus 100 °F [-73 °C] is not mandatory if product is under 2 in. [51 mm] thickness.
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[300 mm] (T)
H950 950 [510] 4.0 air cool Up to 12 in. incl 170 [1170] 160 [1100] 10 40 37 341 ... ...
[300 mm] (L)
Up to 12 in. incl 7 22
[300 mm] (T)
H1000 1000 [540] 4.0 air cool Up to 12 in. incl 160 [1100] 150 [1035] 12 45 36 331 ... ...
[300 mm] (L)
Up to 12 in. incl 8 27
[300 mm] (T)
H1025 1025 [550] 4.0 air cool Up to 8 in. incl 150 [1035] 140 [965] 12 45 34 321 ... ...
[200 mm]
H1050 1050 [565] 4.0 air cool Up to 12 in. incl 145 [1000] 135 [930] 12 45 34 321 ... ...
[300 mm] (L)
Up to 12 in. incl 9 30
[300 mm] (T)
H1100 1100 [595] 4.0 air cool Up to 12 in. incl 130 [895] 105 [725] 16 50 30 285 ... ...
[300 mm] (L)
A564/A564M − 19a
Up to 12 in. incl 11 30
[300 mm] (T)
H1150 1150 [620] 4.0 air cool Up to 12 in. incl 125 [860] 75 [515] 18 55 26 262 ... ...
[300 mm] (L)
TABLE 4 Continued
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(A564/A564M – 19) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved Sept. 1, 2019.)
Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(A564/A564M – 13ε1) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved May 1, 2019.)
(1) Changed “Columbium plus tantalum” to “Niobium” in (2) Added footnote to Table 1 stating that Niobium and
Table 1. Columbium are the same element.
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