A500A vs A513
Specification Comparison (Square & Rectangular Tubing)
ASTM A500/A500M-07 Grade A
Chemical
Composition
CMax
Mn Max
P Max
S Max
ASTM A513-08a
Composition, %
Heat
Product
Analysis Analysis
0.26
0.30
1.35
1.40
0.035
0.045
0.035
0.045
Grade
Designation
MT 1010
MT 1015
MT X 1015
MT 1020
MT X 1020
C
0.02-0.15
0.10-0.20
0.10-0.20
0.15-0.25
0.15-0.25
Chemical Composition Limits, %
Mn
P MAX
0.30-0.60
0.035
0.30-0.60
0.035
0.60-0.90
0.035
0.30-0.60
0.035
0.70-1.00
0.035
S MAX
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
* If no grade is specified, Grades MT1010 to MT1020 may be furnished.
Tensile
Requirements
Shaped structual
Grade A
Tubing
TS(Mpa)MIN
45000
YS(Mpa)MIN
39000
25
EL)MIN(*)
(*) Specified wall thickness(t) is
lighter than 0.120 in,
Elongation(%) = 56t + 17.5
*When Tensile Properties are required,
they shall be specified in the purchase order.
Tolerance
Outside
Dimensions
Convexity and
Concavity
Wall Thickness
Length
Largest Dimension(Inches)*
Tolerance(inches)**
2-1/2 and under
0.020
Over 2-1/2 to 3-1/2, incl
0.025
Over 3-1/2 to 5-1/2, incl
0.030
* Measured at least 2" from cut end of tubing
Largest Dimension(Inches)*
Tolerance(inches)
0.004
3/16 to 5/8, incl
Over 5/8 to 1-1/8, incl
0.005
Over 1-1/8 to 1-1/2, incl
0.006
Over 1-1/2 to 2, incl
0.008
Over 2 to 3, incl
0.010
Over 3 to 4, incl
0.020
* Measured at least 2" from cut end of tubing
Largest Dimension(Inches)*
2-1/2 and under
Over 2-1/2 to 4, incl
** Tolerance include allowance
for convexity or concavity
10% of Nominal Wall Thickness
10% of Nominal Wall Thickness
Mill
1 to
Over
Over
Over
-0, +2"(MAC Spec)
Tolerance(inches)
0.010
0.015
Punch Cut Length *
3' incl
3 to 12' incl
12 to 20' incl
20 to 30' incl
Tolerance(Inches)
1/16
3/32
1/8
3/16
*When specified Length Tolerance is Required
Straightness
Max(Inches) = ( Length(ft) / 5) x 1/8
(Length 20ft Max 0.50in)
Squareness of
Sides
2Max
(2x2x0.120 0.070in)
Radius
of Corners
Max 3t
Twist
Largest Dimension(Inches)
1-1/2 and under
Over 1-1/2 to 2-1/2, incl
Over 2-1/2 to 4, incl
b = Largest Dimension(Inches) x 0.006 in.
(b=tolerance for out-of-square)
(2x2x0.120 0.012in)
Max
Radius
(Inches)
0.141
0.180
0.249
0.285
0.360
Squares and Rectangles
Made from Tubes of the
following Diameter
1/2 to 4 Incl
1/2 to 4-1/8 Incl
3/4 to 4-1/8 Incl
1 to 4-1/8 Incl
1-1/4 to 4 Incl
Max in 3ft(Inches)
0.050
0.062
0.075
Largest Dimension(Inches)
1/2 and under
Over 1/2 to 1-1/2, incl
Over 1-1/2 to 2-1/2, incl
Over 2-1/2 to 4, incl
Wall thickness
(Inches)
0.047
0.060
0.083
0.095
0.120
Max(Inches) = 1/16" per 3ft
(Length 20ft Max 0.42in)
Wall thickness
(Inches)
0.047
0.060
0.083
0.095
0.120
Radius
Tolerance
(Inches)
3/64 to 5/64
1/16 to 7/64
5/64 to 1/8
3/32 to 5/32
1/8 to 7/32
Max in 3ft(Inches)
0.032
0.050
0.062
0.075
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A513 Specification (Round Tubing)
ASTM A513-08a
Chemical Composition Limits, %
Grade
Designation
C
Mn
P MAX
S MAX
MT 1010
0.02-0.15
0.30-0.60
0.035
0.035
MT 1015
0.10-0.20
0.30-0.60
0.035
0.035
MT X 1015
0.10-0.20
0.60-0.90
0.035
0.035
MT 1020
0.15-0.25
0.30-0.60
0.035
0.035
MT X 1020
0.15-0.25
0.70-1.00
0.035
0.035
* If no grade is specified, Grades MT1010 may be furnished.
Chemical
Composition
Tensile
Requirements
*When Tensile Properties are required, they shall be specified in the purchase order.
Tolerance
Outside Diameter(in)*
Outside
Diameter
5/8,
Over
Over
Over
Over
Wall Thickness
in
0.047
0.060
0.072
0.083
0.095
0.120
Wall Thickness
in
0.060
0.072
0.083
0.095
0.120
Length
Straightness
Ovality
Squareness
of Cut
(Either End)
Flash-In-Tubing
Tolerance(in)
Cold Rolled
0.047 to 0.060
0.047 to 0.120
0.047 to 0.120
0.047 to 0.120
0.047 to 0.120
Hot Rolled (and PO)
0.060 to 0.120
0.060 to 0.120
0.060 to 0.120
0.060 to 0.120
2" from cut end of tubing
incl
5/8 to 1-1/8, incl
1-1/8 to 2, incl
2 to 2-1/2, incl
2-1/2 to 3, incl
3/4 to 1-1/8, incl
Over 1-1/8 to 2, incl
Over 2 to 2-1/2, incl
Over 2-1/2 to 3, incl
* Measured at least
Wall
Thickness
Wall Thickness(in)
Colled Rolled
Outside Diameter(in)
5/8 to 7/8 Incl.
Over 7/8 to 1-1/8 Incl.
+
+
0.003
0.006
0.002
0.006
0.005
0.007
0.004
0.007
0.005
0.007
0.004
0.007
0.006
0.007
0.005
0.007
0.006
0.007
0.005
0.007
0.007
0.008
Hot Rolled (and PO)
Outside Diameter(in)
3/4 to 1 Incl.
Over 1 to 1-15/16 Incl.
+
+
0.005
0.009
0.004
0.010
0.005
0.009
0.004
0.010
0.006
0.010
0.005
0.011
0.006
0.010
0.005
0.011
0.006
0.010
0.005
0.011
0.003
0.0035
0.005
0.006
0.008
0.0035
0.005
0.006
0.080
Over 1-1/8 to 3 Incl.
+
0.002
0.006
0.004
0.007
0.004
0.007
0.004
0.007
0.004
0.007
0.008
0.006
Over 1-15/16 to 3 Incl.
+
0.003
0.011
0.003
0.011
0.004
0.012
0.004
0.012
0.004
0.012
Mill Punch Cut Length *
Tolerance(in)
6in. to 12in. incl
1/16
Over 12in. to 48in. incl
1/16
1/8
Over 48in. to 10ft incl
Over 10ft to 24ft incl
1/4
*Definite cut lengths are furnished when specified by the purchaser.
Max(Inches) = 0.030"/ 3ft
The ovality may be 50% greater than the outside tolerance.
(except when the wall thickness is less than 3% of the outside diameter.)
Length of Tube, ft
Under 1
Under 1
0.006
1 to 3, Incl
0.008
Over 3 to 6, Incl
0.010
Over 6 to 9, Incl
0.015
*when Specified for Round Tubing
Tolerance (in)
Outside Diameter, in
Over 2 to 3,
1 to 2, incl
incl
0.008
0.010
0.010
0.015
0.020
0.015
0.020
0.025
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