Astm A29-A29m
Astm A29-A29m
Astm A29-A29m
for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: A29/A29M − 20
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Carbon and Alloy Steel Bars Subject to End-Quench A304 priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
Hardenability Requirements mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Steel Bars, Alloy, Hot-Wrought or Cold-Finished, A434/A434M
Quenched and Tempered 1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
Steel Bars, Alloy, Hot-Wrought, for Elevated Tempera- A739 dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ture or Pressure-Containing Parts, or Both
Cold-Finished Alloy Steel Bars:
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Steel Bars, Alloy, Hot-Rolled or Cold-Finished, A434/A434M Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
Quenched and Tempered mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Steel Bars, Carbon, Hot-Wrought or Cold-Finished, A696
Special Quality, for Pressure Piping Components
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
A
These designations refer to the latest issue of the respective specifications, 2. Referenced Documents
which appear either in the Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.05, or as
reprints obtainable from ASTM. 2.1 ASTM Standards:3
A108 Specification for Steel Bar, Carbon and Alloy, Cold-
Finished
A304 Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Bars Subject
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel, to End-Quench Hardenability Requirements
Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
A01.15 on Bars.
Current edition approved July 1, 2020. Published July 2020. Originally approved
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in 1957. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as A29/A29M – 16. DOI: For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
10.1520/A0029_A0029M-20. contact ASTM Customer Service at [email protected]. For Annual Book of ASTM
2
For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications, see related Specifi- Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
cation SA-29/SA-29M in Section II of that Code. the ASTM website.
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fied limits by heat analysis.
4.1.2 When compositions other than those shown in Tables etc. Chips are taken at any point midway between the outside
1 and 2 are required, the composition limits shall be prepared and the center of the piece by drilling parallel to the axis or by
using the ranges and limits shown in Table 3 for carbon steel milling or machining the full cross section. In cases where
and Table 4 for alloy steel. these methods are not practicable, the piece may be drilled on
the side, but chips are not taken until they represent the portion
4.2 Heat or Cast Analysis: midway between the outside and the center.
4.2.1 The chemical composition of each heat or cast shall be 4.3.3.4 When the steel is subject to tension test
determined by the manufacturer in accordance with Test requirements, the tension test specimen can also be used for
Methods, Practices, and Terminology A751. product analysis. In that case, chips for product analysis can be
4.2.2 The heat or cast analysis shall conform to the require- taken by drilling entirely through the tension test specimens or
ments specified in the product specification or purchase order. by the method described in 4.3.3.1.
These can be the heat chemical range and limit for a grade 4.3.4 When chips are taken by drilling, the diameter of the
designated in Tables 1 and 2, or another range and limit in drill used shall conform to the following:
accordance with 4.1.2, or with requirements of the product Area of Sample Cross Section, Approximate Drill Diameter,
specification. in.2 [cm2] in. [mm]
16 [100] or less 1⁄2 [12.5]
NOTE 2—Heat analysis for lead is not determinable since lead is added Over 16 [100] 1 [25.0]
to the ladle stream while each ingot is poured. When specified as an added
element to a standard steel, the percentage of lead is reported as 0.15 to 4.3.5 The minimum number of samples to be taken from
0.35 incl, which is the range commonly specified for this element. material representing the same heat or lot before rejection by
the purchaser shall be as follows:
4.2.3 If requested or required, the heat analysis shall be
reported to the purchaser or his representative. Minimum Number
of Samples
4.2.4 Reporting of significant figures and rounding shall be 15 tons [15 Mg] and under 4
in accordance with Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology Over 15 tons [15 Mg] 6
A751. 4.3.6 In case the number of pieces in a heat is less than the
4.3 Product Analysis: number of samples required, one sample from each piece shall
4.3.1 Merchant quality carbon bar steel is not subject to be considered sufficient.
rejection for product analysis unless misapplication of a heat is 4.3.7 In the event that product analysis determinations are
clearly indicated. outside the permissible limits as prescribed in 4.3.2, additional
4.3.2 Analyses may be made by the purchaser from finished samples shall be analyzed and the acceptability of the heat
bars other than merchant quality representing each heat of negotiated between the purchaser and the producer.
open-hearth, basic-oxygen, or electric-furnace steel. The 4.4 Referee Analysis—In case a referee analysis is required
chemical composition thus determined shall not vary from the and agreed upon to resolve a dispute concerning the results of
limits specified in the applicable specification by more than the a chemical analysis, the referee analysis shall be performed in
amounts prescribed in Table 5 and Table 6, but the several accordance with the latest issue of Test Methods, Practices, and
determinations of any element, excluding lead, in a heat may Terminology A751, unless otherwise agreed upon between the
not vary both above and below the specified range. Rimmed or manufacturer and the purchaser.
capped steel is characterized by a lack of homogeneity in its
composition, especially for the elements carbon, phosphorus, 5. Grain Size Requirement
and sulfur; therefore, when rimmed or capped steel is specified 5.1 Austenitic Grain Size—All requirements for austenitic
or required, the limitations for these elements shall not be grain size control in Section 5 refer to the size of the austenite
applicable. Because of the degree to which phosphorus and grain which forms during a subsequent bar reheating operation
sulfur segregate, the limitations for these elements shall not be at or above the recrystallization temperature. These require-
applicable to rephosphorized or resulfurized steels. ments do not apply to, nor do they in any way control, the prior
4.3.3 Samples for product analysis shall be taken by one of austenite grain size or the ferrite grain size of the bar in the
the following methods: as-rolled condition.
4.3.3.1 Applicable to small sections whose cross-sectional 5.1.1 When a coarse austenitic grain size is specified, the
area does not exceed 0.75 in.2 [500 mm2] such as rounds, steel shall have a grain size number of 1 to 5 exclusive as
determined in accordance with Test Methods E112. Confor- 5.1.2.2 By agreement between purchaser and supplier, co-
mance to this grain size of 70 % of the grains in the area lumbium8 or vanadium, or both, may be used for grain refining
examined shall constitute the basis of acceptance. One test per instead of or with aluminum. When columbium or vanadium is
heat shall be made. used as a grain refining element, the fine austenitic grain size
5.1.2 When a fine austenitic grain size is specified, the steel requirement shall be deemed to be fulfilled if, on heat analysis,
shall have a grain size number of 5 or higher as determined in the columbium or vanadium content is as follows (the content
accordance with Test Methods E112. Conformance to this of the elements shall be reported with the heat analysis):
grain size of 70 % of the area examined shall constitute the Steels having 0.25 % carbon or less:
basis of acceptance. One test per heat shall be made unless the Cb 0.025 min
V 0.05 min
provisions of 5.1.2.1 or 5.1.2.2 are exercised.
5.1.2.1 When aluminum is used as the grain refining Steels having over 0.25 % carbon:
element, the fine austenitic grain size requirement shall be Cb 0.015 min
deemed to be fulfilled if, on heat analysis, the aluminum V 0.02 min
content is not less than 0.020 % total aluminum or, alternately,
0.015 % acid soluble aluminum. The aluminum content shall
be reported. The grain size test specified in 5.1.2 shall be the 8
Columbium (Cb) and Niobium (Nb) are alternate names for element 41 in the
referee test. Periodic Table of the Elements.
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4012 0.09–0.14 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 ... ... 0.15–0.25 ...
4023 0.20–0.25 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 ... ... 0.20–0.30 ...
4024 0.20–0.25 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.035–0.050 0.15–0.35 ... ... 0.20–0.30 ...
4027 0.25–0.30 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 ... ... 0.20–0.30 ...
4028 0.25–0.30 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.035–0.050 0.15–0.35 ... ... 0.20–0.30 ...
4032 0.30–0.35 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 ... ... 0.20–0.30 ...
4037 0.35–0.40 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 ... ... 0.20–0.30 ...
4042 0.40–0.45 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 ... ... 0.20–0.30 ...
4047 0.45–0.50 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 ... ... 0.20–0.30 ...
4118 0.18–0.23 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 ... 0.40–0.60 0.08–0.15 ...
4120 0.18–0.23 0.90–1.20 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 ... 0.40–0.60 0.13–0.20 ...
4121 0.18–0.23 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 ... 0.45–0.65 0.20–0.30 ...
4130 0.28–0.33 0.40–0.60 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 ... 0.80–1.10 0.15–0.25 ...
4135 0.33–0.38 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 ... 0.80–1.10 0.15–0.25 ...
4137 0.35–0.40 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 ... 0.80–1.10 0.15–0.25 ...
4140 0.38–0.43 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 ... 0.80–1.10 0.15–0.25 ...
4142 0.40–0.45 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 ... 0.80–1.10 0.15–0.25 ...
4145 0.43–0.48 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 ... 0.80–1.10 0.15–0.25 ...
4147 0.45–0.50 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 ... 0.80–1.10 0.15–0.25 ...
4150 0.48–0.53 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 ... 0.80–1.10 0.15–0.25 ...
4161 0.56–0.64 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 ... 0.70–0.90 0.25–0.35 ...
4320 0.17–0.22 0.45–0.65 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 1.65–2.00 0.40–0.60 0.20–0.30 ...
4340 0.38–0.43 0.60–0.80 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 1.65–2.00 0.70–0.90 0.20–0.30 ...
E4340 0.38–0.43 0.65–0.85 0.025 0.025 0.15–0.35 1.65–2.00 0.70–0.90 0.20–0.30 ...
4419 0.18–0.23 0.45–0.65 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 ... ... 0.45–0.60 ...
4422 0.20–0.25 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 ... ... 0.35–0.45 ...
4427 0.24–0.29 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 ... ... 0.35–0.45 ...
4615 0.13–0.18 0.45–0.65 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 1.65–2.00 ... 0.20–0.30 ...
4620 0.17–0.22 0.45–0.65 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 1.65–2.00 ... 0.20–0.30 ...
4621 0.18–0.23 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 1.65–2.00 ... 0.20–0.30 ...
4626 0.24–0.29 0.45–0.65 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 0.70–1.00 ... 0.15–0.25 ...
4715 0.13–0.18 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 0.70–1.00 0.45–0.65 0.45–0.60 ...
4718 0.16–0.21 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 0.90–1.20 0.35–0.55 0.30–0.40 ...
4720 0.17–0.22 0.50–0.70 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 0.90–1.20 0.35–0.55 0.15–0.25 ...
4815 0.13–0.18 0.40–0.60 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 3.25–3.75 ... 0.20–0.30 ...
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4817 0.15–0.20 0.40–0.60 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 3.25–3.75 ... 0.20–0.30 ...
4820 0.18–0.23 0.50–0.70 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 3.25–3.75 ... 0.20–0.30 ...
5015 0.12–0.17 0.30–0.50 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 ... 0.30–0.50 ... ...
5046 0.43–0.48 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 ... 0.20–0.35 ... ...
5115 0.13–0.18 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 ... 0.70–0.90 ... ...
5120 0.17–0.22 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 ... 0.70–0.90 ... ...
5130 0.28–0.33 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 ... 0.80–1.10 ... ...
5132 0.30–0.35 0.60–0.80 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 ... 0.75–1.00 ... ...
5135 0.33–0.38 0.60–0.80 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 ... 0.80–1.05 ... ...
5140 0.38–0.43 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 ... 0.70–0.90 ... ...
5145 0.43–0.48 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 ... 0.70–0.90 ... ...
5147 0.46–0.51 0.70–0.95 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 ... 0.85–1.15 ... ...
5150 0.48–0.53 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 ... 0.70–0.90 ... ...
5155 0.51–0.59 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 ... 0.70–0.90 ... ...
5160 0.56–0.64 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 ... 0.70–0.90 ... ...
E50100 0.98–1.10 0.25–0.45 0.025 0.025 0.15–0.35 ... 0.40–0.60 ... ...
E51100 0.98–1.10 0.25–0.45 0.025 0.025 0.15–0.35 ... 0.90–1.15 ... ...
E52100 0.98–1.10 0.25–0.45 0.025 0.025 0.15–0.35 ... 1.30–1.60 ... ...
52100B 0.93–1.05 0.25–0.45 0.025 0.015 0.15–0.35 ... 1.35–1.60 ... ...
6118 0.16–0.21 0.50–0.70 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 ... 0.50–0.70 ... 0.10–0.15
6150 0.48–0.53 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 ... 0.80–1.10 ... 0.15 min
8115 0.13–0.18 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 0.20–0.40 0.30–0.50 0.08–0.15 ...
8615 0.13–0.18 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 0.40–0.70 0.40–0.60 0.15–0.25 ...
8617 0.15–0.20 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 0.40–0.70 0.40–0.60 0.15–0.25 ...
8620 0.18–0.23 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 0.40–0.70 0.40–0.60 0.15–0.25 ...
8622 0.20–0.25 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 0.40–0.70 0.40–0.60 0.15–0.25 ...
8625 0.23–0.28 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 0.40–0.70 0.40–0.60 0.15–0.25 ...
8627 0.25–0.30 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 0.40–0.70 0.40–0.60 0.15–0.25 ...
8630 0.28–0.33 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 0.40–0.70 0.40–0.60 0.15–0.25 ...
8637 0.35–0.40 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 0.40–0.70 0.40–0.60 0.15–0.25 ...
8640 0.38–0.43 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 0.40–0.70 0.40–0.60 0.15–0.25 ...
8642 0.40–0.45 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 0.40–0.70 0.40–0.60 0.15–0.25 ...
8645 0.43–0.48 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 0.40–0.70 0.40–0.60 0.15–0.25 ...
8650 0.48–0.53 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 0.40–0.70 0.40–0.60 0.15–0.25 ...
8655 0.51–0.59 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 0.40–0.70 0.40–0.60 0.15–0.25 ...
8660 0.56–0.64 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 0.40–0.70 0.40–0.60 0.15–0.25 ...
8720 0.18–0.23 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 0.40–0.7 0.40–0.60 0.20–0.30 ...
8740 0.38–0.43 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 0.40–0.70 0.40–0.60 0.20–0.30 ...
8822 0.20–0.25 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 0.40–0.70 0.40–0.60 0.30–0.40 ...
9254 0.51–0.59 0.60–0.80 0.035 0.040 1.20–1.60 ... 0.60–0.80 ... ...
9255 0.51–0.59 0.70–0.95 0.035 0.040 1.80–2.20 ... ... ... ...
9259 0.56–0.64 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.70–1.10 ... 0.45–0.65 ... ...
9260 0.56–0.64 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 1.80–2.20 ... ... ... ...
E9310 0.08–0.13 0.45–0.65 0.025 0.025 0.15–0.30 3.00–3.50 1.00–1.40 0.08–0.15 ...
Standard Boron SteelsC
50B44 0.43–0.48 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 ... 0.20–0.60 ... ...
50B46 0.44–0.49 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 ... 0.20–0.35 ... ...
50B50 0.48–0.53 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 ... 0.40–0.60 ... ...
50B60 0.56–0.64 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 ... 0.40–0.60 ... ...
51B60 0.56–0.64 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 ... 0.70–0.90 ... ...
81B45 0.43–0.48 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 0.20–0.40 0.35–0.55 0.08–0.15 ...
94B17 0.15–0.20 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 0.30–0.60 0.30–0.50 0.08–0.15 ...
94B30 0.28–0.33 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 0.30–0.60 0.30–0.50 0.08–0.15 ...
A
Silicon may be specified by the purchaser as 0.10 % maximum. The need for 0.10 % maximum generally relates to severe cold-formed parts.
B
The purchaser may also require the following maximums: copper 0.30 %; aluminum 0.050 %; oxygen 0.0015 %.
C
These steels can be expected to contain 0.0005 to 0.003 % boron. If the usual titanium additive is not permitted, the steels can be expected to contain up to 0.005 %
boron.
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5.1.2.3 When provisions of 5.1.2.1 or 5.1.2.2 are exercised, 5.1.2.2, the grain size test shown in 5.1.2 shall be the referee
a grain size test is not required unless specified by the test unless an alternative test method is agreed upon between
purchaser. Unless otherwise specified, fine austenitic grain size the manufacturer and the purchaser.
shall be certified using the analysis of grain refining element(s).
5.1.2.4 Referee Test—In the event that the chemical analysis
of columbium8 or vanadium does not meet the requirements of
12. Rehearing
TABLE 6 Permissible Variations for Product Analysis of Alloy 12.1 Samples that represent rejected material shall be pre-
Steel served for two weeks from the date rejection is reported to the
Permissible Variations manufacturer. In case of dissatisfaction with the results of the
Limit, or Maximum of
Elements
Specified Range, %
Over Maximum Limit or tests, the manufacturer may make claim for a rehearing within
Under Minimum Limit, %
that time.
Carbon 0.30 and under 0.01
over 0.30 to 0.75, incl 0.02
over 0.75 0.03
13. Product Marking
Manganese 0.90 and under 0.03 13.1 Civilian Procurement—Bars of all sizes, when loaded
over 0.90 to 2.10, incl 0.04
Phosphorus over maximum only 0.005 for shipment, shall be properly identified with the name or
Sulfur 0.060 and under 0.005 brand of manufacturer, purchaser’s name and order number,
Silicon 0.40 and under 0.02 the ASTM designation (year date is not required), grade
over 0.40 to 2.20, incl 0.05
Nickel 1.00 and under 0.03 number where appropriate, size and length, weight of lift, and
over 1.00 to 2.00, incl 0.05 the heat number for identification. Unless otherwise specified,
over 2.00 to 5.30, incl 0.07 the method of marking is at the manufacturer’s option and may
over 5.30 to 10.00, incl 0.10
Chromium 0.90 and under 0.03 be made by hot stamping, cold stamping, painting, or marking
over 0.90 to 2.10, incl 0.05 tags attached to the lifts of bars.
over 2.10 to 3.99, incl 0.10
Molybdenum 0.20 and under 0.01
13.1.1 Bar code marking may be used as an auxiliary
over 0.20 to 0.40, incl 0.02 method of identification. Such bar-code markings shall be of
over 0.40 to 1.15, incl 0.03 the 3-of-9 type and shall conform to AIAG B1. When barcoded
Vanadium 0.10 and under 0.01
over 0.10 to 0.25, incl 0.02
tags are used, they shall conform to AIAG B5.
over 0.25 to 0.50, incl 0.03 13.2 Government Procurement:
minimum value specified, 0.01
under minimum limit 13.2.1 Marking for shipment shall be in accordance with the
only requirements specified in the contract or order and shall be in
Tungsten 1.00 and under 0.04 accordance with MIL-STD-163 for military agencies and in
over 1.00 to 4.00, incl 0.08
Aluminum 0.10 and under 0.03 accordance with Fed. Std. No. 123 for civil agencies.
over 0.10 to 0.20, incl 0.04 13.2.2 For government procurement by the Defense Supply
over 0.20 to 0.30, incl 0.05 Agency, the bars shall be continuously marked for identifica-
over 0.30 to 0.80, incl 0.07
over 0.80 to 1.80, incl 0.10 tion in accordance with Fed. Std. No. 183.
LeadA 0.15 to 0.35, incl 0.03
Copper to 1.00 incl 0.03 14. Packaging
over 1.00 to 2.00, incl 0.05
A
14.1 Civilian Procurement—Unless otherwise specified, the
Product analysis tolerance for lead applies both over and under to a specified
range of 0.15 to 0.35 %. bars shall be packaged and loaded in accordance with Guide
A700.
14.2 Government Procurement—MIL-STD-163 shall apply
is being performed, to all parts of the manufacturer’s works when packaging is specified in the contract or order, or when
that concern the manufacture of the material ordered. The Level A for preservation, packaging, and packing is specified
manufacturer shall afford the inspector all reasonable facilities for direct procurement by or direct shipment to the govern-
to satisfy him that the material is being furnished in accordance ment.
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SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
The following supplementary requirements shall apply only when specified by the purchaser in the
contract or order.
TABLE S1.1 Thickness and Width Tolerances for Hot-Wrought Square-Edge and Round-Edge Flat Bars Ordered to 0.3 mm Under
ToleranceA
NOTE 1—Tolerance under specified thickness 0.3 mm.
Tolerances over Specified Thickness for Thickness Given, mm Tolerance from Specified Width, mm
Specified Width, mm
Over 6 to 12, incl Over 12 to 25, incl Over 25 to 50, incl Over 50 to 75, incl Over 75 Over Under
To 25, incl ... ... ... ... ... 0.5 0.5
Over 25 to 50, incl ... 0.5 1.3 ... ... 1.0 1.0
Over 50 to 100, incl 0.5 0.7 1.3 2.1 2.1 1.5 1.0
Over 100 to 150, incl 0.5 0.7 1.3 2.1 2.1 2.5 1.5
Over 150 to 200, incl 0.5 1.0 1.3 2.1 2.9 3.0 2.5
A
When a square is held against a face and an edge of a square-edge flat bar, the edge shall not deviate by more than 3° or 5 % of the thickness.
ANNEXES
(Mandatory Information)
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A
Steel bars are regularly cut to length by shearing or hot sawing, which can cause
end distortion resulting in those portions of the bar being outside the applicable
size tolerance. When this end condition is objectionable, a machine cut end should
be considered.
B
Out-of-hexagon or out-of-octagon is the greatest difference between any two
dimensions at the same cross section between opposite faces.
TABLE A1.3 Permissible Variations in Thickness and Width for Hot-Wrought Square Edge and Round Edge Flat BarsA
Permissible Variations in Thickness, for Thickness Given, Over and Under, in.B Permissible Variations in Width, in.
Specified
Width, in. 0.203 to 0.230, 0.230 to 1⁄4, 14⁄ to 1⁄2, Over 1⁄2 to Over 1 to 2, Over 2 to 3, Over 3 Over Under
excl excl incl 1, incl incl incl
To 1, incl 0.007 0.007 0.008 0.010 ... ... ... ⁄
1 64 ⁄
1 64
Over 2 to 4, incl 0.008 0.008 0.015 0.020 1⁄32 3⁄64 3⁄64 1⁄16 1⁄32
Over 4 to 6, incl 0.009 0.009 0.015 0.020 1⁄32 3⁄64 3⁄64 3⁄32 1⁄16
C
Over 6 to 8, incl 0.015 0.016 0.025 1⁄32 3⁄64 1⁄16 1⁄8 3⁄32
A
When a square is held against a face and an edge of a square edge flat bar, the edge shall not deviate by more than 3° or 5 % of the thickness.
B
Steel bars are regularly cut to length by shearing or hot sawing, which can cause end distortion resulting in those portions of the bar being outside the applicable size
tolerance. When this end condition is objectionable, a machine cut end should be considered.
C
Flats over 6 to 8 in., incl, in width, are not available as hot-wrought steel bars in thickness under 0.230 in.
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A
The longer leg of an unequal angle determines the size for tolerance. The
out-of-square tolerance in either direction is 11⁄2 °.
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TABLE A1.5 Permissible Variations in Dimensions for Hot-
Wrought Bar Size Channels of Carbon Steel
Permissible Variations in Size, Over and Under, in. Out-of-
Specified SquareA if
Size of Depth of Width of Thickness of Web for Either
Channel, Thickness Given Flange,
SectionB FlangesB in./in. of
in. Flange
To 3⁄16, incl Over 3⁄16
Width
To 1 ⁄ , incl
12 ⁄
1 32 ⁄
1 32 0.010 0.015 1⁄32
Over 11⁄2 ⁄
1 16 ⁄
1 16 0.015 0.020 1⁄32
to 3, excl
A
For channels 5⁄8 in. and under in depth, the out-of-square tolerance is 3⁄64 in. ⁄in.
of depth.
B
Measurements for depth of section and width of flanges are overall.
TABLE A1.6 Permissible Variations in Dimensions for Hot-Wrought Bar Size Tees of Carbon Steel
Permissible Variations in Size, in.
Specified Size of
Width or DepthB Thickness of Flange Thickness of Stem Stem out-of-
Tee, in.A
Over Under Over Under Over Under SquareC
To 1 ⁄ , incl
14 3⁄64 3⁄64 0.010 0.010 0.005 0.020 1⁄ 32
Over 11⁄4 to 2, incl 1⁄16 1⁄16 0.012 0.012 0.010 0.020 1⁄16
A
The longer member of the unequal tee determines the size for tolerances.
B
Measurements for both width and depth are overall.
C
Stem out-of-square is the variation from its true position of the center line of the stem measured at the point.
Mill Shearing
To 1, incl to 1, incl to 3, incl ⁄
12 ⁄
34 1 1⁄4 1 3⁄ 4 2 1 ⁄4
Over 1 to 2, incl over 1 to 3, incl 5⁄ 8 1 1 1⁄2 2 2 1 ⁄2
to 1, incl over 3 to 6, incl 5⁄ 8 1 1 1⁄2 2 2 1 ⁄2
Over 2 to 5, incl over 1 over 3 to 6, incl 1 11⁄2 1 3⁄4 2 1⁄ 4 2 3 ⁄4
Over 5 to 10, incl ... ... 2 21⁄2 2 3⁄4 3 3 1 ⁄4
0.230 to 1, incl over 6 to 8, incl 3⁄ 4 1 1⁄ 4 1 3⁄4 3 1⁄ 2 4
over 1 to 3, incl over 6 to 8, incl 11⁄4 1 3⁄ 4 2 3 1⁄ 2 4
Bar Size Sections ... ... 5⁄ 8 1 1 1⁄2 2 2 1 ⁄2
Hot Sawing
B
To 31⁄2, incl 1 and over 3 and over 1 1⁄ 2 1 3⁄4 2 1⁄ 4 2 3 ⁄4
Over 31⁄2 to 5, incl ... ... ... 2 2 1⁄4 2 5⁄ 8 3
B
Over 5 to 10, incl ... ... 2 1⁄ 2 2 3⁄4 3 3 1 ⁄4
A
No permissible variations under.
B
Shorter lengths are not hot sawed.
Over 3 to 6, incl ⁄
5 16 ⁄
7 16
A
No tolerance under.
A
Because of warpage, straightness tolerances do not apply to bars if any
subsequent heating operation or controlled cooling has been performed.
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TABLE A2.1 Tolerances in Sectional Dimensions for Round and Square Bars and Round-Cornered Square Bars
Tolerance from Out-of-Round, or
Size, mm Specified Size, Over Out-of-Square
and Under, mm or %A Section,B mm or %A
To 7, incl 0.13 mm 0.20 mm
Over 7 to 11, incl 0.15 mm 0.22 mm
Over 11 to 15, incl 0.18 mm 0.27 mm
Over 15 to 19, incl 0.20 mm 0.30 mm
Over 19 to 250, incl 1% 1.5 %
A
The tolerance shall be rounded to the nearest tenth of a millimetre after calculation.
B
Out-of-round is the difference between the maximum and the minimum diameters of the bar, measured at the same cross section. Out-of-square is the difference in the
two dimensions at the same cross section of a square bar between opposite faces.
TABLE A2.3 Thickness and Width Tolerances for Hot-Wrought Square-Edge and Round-Edge Flat BarsA,B
Tolerances from Specified Thickness for Thickness Given Over and Under, mm Tolerances from Specified
Width, mm
Specified Width, mm
Over 6 to 12, Over 12, to 25, Over 25 to 50, Over 50 to 75
Over 5 to 6, incl Over 75 Over Under
incl incl incl
To 25, incl 0.18 0.20 0.25 ... ... ... 0.5 0.5
Over 25 to 50, incl 0.18 0.30 0.40 0.8 ... ... 1.0 1.0
Over 50 to 100, incl 0.20 0.40 0.50 0.8 1.2 1.2 1.5 1.0
Over 100 to 150, incl 0.25 0.40 0.50 0.8 1.2 1.2 2.5 1.5
A
Over 150 to 200, incl 0.40 0.65 0.8 1.2 1.6 3.0 2.5
A
When a square is held against a face and an edge of a square edge flat bar, the edge shall not deviate by more than 3° or 5 % of the thickness.
B
Flats over 150 to 200 mm, incl in width are not available as hot-wrought bars in thickness 6 mm and under.
TABLE A2.4 Thickness, Length, and Out-of-Square Tolerances for Hot-Wrought Bar Size Angles
Tolerances in Thickness for Thickness Given, Over and Under, mm Tolerances
for Length of
Specified Length of
Leg Over
Leg, mmA,B Over 5 to
To 5, incl Over 10 and Under,
10, incl
mm
To 50, incl 0.2 0.2 0.3 1
Over 50 to 75, excl 0.3 0.4 0.4 2
A
The longer leg of an unequal angle determines the size for tolerance.
B
Out of square tolerances in either direction is 11⁄2 ° = 0.026 mm/mm.
Out of Square of
Specified Size of
Thickness of Web Either Flange per mm
Channel, mm A A
Depth of Section Width of Flanges of Flange Width,B mm
To 5, incl Over 5
To 40, incl 1 1 0.2 0.4 0.03
Over 40 to 75, excl 2 2 0.4 0.5 0.03
A
Measurements for depth of section and width of flanges are overall.
B
For channels 16 mm and under in depth, out of square tolerance is 0.05 mm/mm.
TABLE A2.7 Permissible Variations in Dimensions for Half-Rounds, Ovals, Half-Ovals, and Other Special Bar Size Sections
Due to mill facilities, tolerances on half-rounds, ovals, and other special bar size sections vary among the manufacturers and such tolerances should be
negotiated between the manufacturer and the purchaser.
TABLE A2.8 Length Tolerances for Hot-Wrought Rounds, Squares, Hexagons, Octagons, Flats, and Bar Size Sections
Specified Size of Flats, mm Tolerances over Specified Length, mmA
Specified Size of Rounds, Thickness Width 1500 3000 6000 9000 12 000
Squares, Hexagons and to to to to to
Octagons, mm 3000, 6000, 9000, 12 000, 18 000,
excl excl excl excl excl
Hot Shearing
To 25, incl to 25, incl to 75, incl 15 20 35 45 60
Over 25 to 50, incl over 25 to 75, incl 15 25 40 50 65
to 25, incl over 75 to 150, incl 15 25 40 50 65
Over 50 to 125, incl over 25 over 75 to 150, incl 25 40 45 60 70
Over 125 to 250, incl ... ... 50 65 70 75 85
Bar Size Sections over 6 to 25, incl over 150 to 200, incl 20 30 45 90 100
over 25 to 75, incl over 150 to 200, incl 30 45 50 90 100
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... ... 15 25 40 50 65
Hot Sawing
B
To 90, incl 25 and over 75 and over 40 45 60 70
Over 90 to 125, incl ... ... 50 60 65 75
B
Over 125 to 250, incl ... ... 65 70 75 85
A
No tolerance under.
B
Shorter lengths are not hot sawed.
TABLE A2.9 Length Tolerances for Recutting of Bars Meeting Special Straightness Tolerances
Sizes of Rounds, Squares, Hexagons, Tolerances over Specified Length, mmA
Octagons, Widths of Flats and
Maximum Dimensions of Other To 3700 mm,
Over 3700 mm
Sections, mm incl
To 75, incl 6 8
Over 75 to 150, incl 8 11
Over 150 to 200, incl 11 14
Rounds over 200 to 250, incl 14 18
A
No tolerance under.
TABLE A2.10 Straightness Tolerances for Hot-Wrought Bars and Bar Size SectionsA
Standard Tolerances 6 mm in any 1500 mm and (length in mm/250)B
Special Tolerances 3 mm in any 1500 mm and (length in mm/500)B
A
Because of warpage, straightness tolerances do not apply to bars if any subsequent heating operation or controlled cooling has been performed.
B
Round to the nearest whole millimetre.
A3.1 New materials may be proposed for inclusion in A3.1.3 The application shall be accompanied by test data as
specifications referencing this specification of general require- required by the applicable specification. Test data from a
ments subject to the following conditions: minimum of three test lots, as defined by the specification, each
A3.1.1 Application for the addition of a new grade to a from a different heat, shall be furnished.
specification shall be made to the chair of the subcommittee A3.1.4 The application shall provide recommendations for
that has jurisdiction over that specification.
all requirements appearing in the applicable specification.
A3.1.2 The application shall be accompanied by a statement
from at least one user indicating that there is a need for the new A3.1.5 The application shall state whether or not the new
grade to be included in the applicable specification. grade is covered by patent.
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(A29/A29M – 16) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved July 1, 2020.)
(1) 4.1.1 – Missing verbiage “and for alloy steel bars” was (3) Table A1.8 and Table A2.8 – Minimum listed size for hot
added to Table 2 reference. sawing was deleted; “Smaller sizes and” was deleted from
(2) 5.1.2.2 – Maximum Cb, V, Cb + V verbiage was deleted. Footnote B.
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