This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles

for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

Designation: A480/A480M − 23a

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 A480/A480M; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.

1. Scope* 1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-

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1.1 This specification covers a group of general require- dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ments that, unless otherwise specified in the purchase order or ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
in an individual specification, shall apply to rolled steel plate, Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
sheet, and strip, under each of the following specifications mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
issued by ASTM: Specifications A240/A240M, A263, A264, Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
A265, A666, A693, A793, and A895. 2. Referenced Documents
1.2 In the case of conflict between a requirement of a 2.1 ASTM Standards:3
product specification and a requirement of this specification, A240/A240M Specification for Chromium and Chromium-
the product specification shall prevail. In the case of conflict Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure
between a requirement of the product specification or a Vessels and for General Applications
requirement of this specification and a more stringent require- A262 Practices for Detecting Susceptibility to Intergranular
ment of the purchase order, the purchase order shall prevail. Attack in Austenitic Stainless Steels
The purchase order requirements shall not take precedence if A263 Specification for Stainless Chromium Steel-Clad Plate
they, in any way, violate the requirements of the product A264 Specification for Stainless Chromium-Nickel Steel-
specification or this specification; for example, by waiving a Clad Plate
test requirement or by making a test requirement less stringent. A265 Specification for Nickel and Nickel-Base Alloy-Clad
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units Steel Plate
are to be regarded separately as standard. The SI units are A342/A342M Test Methods for Permeability of Weakly
shown in brackets, except that when A480M is specified, Magnetic Materials
Annex A3 shall apply for the dimensional tolerances and not A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing
the bracketed SI values in Annex A2. The values stated in each of Steel Products
system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to A666 Specification for Annealed or Cold-Worked Austenitic
ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be Stainless Steel Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Flat Bar
used independently of the other, and values from the two A693 Specification for Precipitation-Hardening Stainless
systems shall not be combined. and Heat-Resisting Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip
A700 Guide for Packaging, Marking, and Loading Methods
1.4 This specification and the applicable material specifica- for Steel Products for Shipment
tions are expressed in both inch-pound and SI units. However, A751 Test Methods and Practices for Chemical Analysis of
unless the order specifies the applicable “M” specification Steel Products
designation [SI units], the material shall be furnished in A763 Practices for Detecting Susceptibility to Intergranular
inch-pound units. Attack in Ferritic Stainless Steels
A793 Specification for Rolled Floor Plate, Stainless Steel
(Withdrawn 2023)4
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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, 2023. Published September 2023. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [email protected]. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1962. Last previous edition approved in 2023 as A480/A480M – 23. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
DOI: 10.1520/A0480_A0480M-23A. the ASTM website.
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For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications see related Specifi- The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
cation SA-480 in Section II of that Code. www.astm.org.

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A895 Specification for Free-Machining Stainless Steel Plate, 4.1.5 Temper (if the applicable material specification re-
Sheet, and Strip quires this detail),
A923 Test Methods for Detecting Detrimental Intermetallic 4.1.6 Form (plate, sheet, or strip),
Phase in Duplex Austenitic/Ferritic Stainless Steels 4.1.7 Dimensions (thickness, width, and length),
A941 Terminology Relating to Steel, Stainless Steel, Related 4.1.7.1 Thickness shall be ordered to decimal or fractional
Alloys, and Ferroalloys thickness. The use of the gauge number is discouraged as being
A1084 Test Method for Detecting Detrimental Phases in an archaic term of limited usefulness not having general
Lean Duplex Austenitic/Ferritic Stainless Steels agreement on meaning. The gauge number shall not be a basis
E140 Hardness Conversion Tables for Metals Relationship for rejection.
Among Brinell Hardness, Vickers Hardness, Rockwell 4.1.7.2 Thickness, width, and length, when applicable,
Hardness, Superficial Hardness, Knoop Hardness, Sclero- should be ordered in the same units, for example, 0.060 in. by
scope Hardness, and Leeb Hardness 48 in. by 120 in. [1.52 mm by 1219 mm by 3048 mm].
2.2 AIAG Standard:5 4.1.8 Edge, strip only (see Section 14 for cold-rolled strip),
B-5 Primary Metals Identification Tag Application Standard 4.1.9 Type or UNS designation, refer to the applicable
2.3 ASME Document:6 material specification,
ASME BPVC.IX Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section 4.1.10 Specification designation and date of issue,
IX: Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications 4.1.11 Additions to specification or special requirements,
2.4 Federal Standard:7 4.1.12 Restrictions (if desired) on methods for determining
Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies) yield strength (see appropriate footnote to mechanical proper-
ties table of the basic material specification),
3. Terminology 4.1.13 Marking requirements (see Section 25),
3.1 Definitions: 4.1.14 Preparation for delivery (see Section 25), and
3.1.1 For definitions of terms pertaining to this standard, not 4.1.15 Magnetic permeability test (when required). Refer to
otherwise listed in 3.2, reference should be made to Terminol- Section 19.
ogy A941.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard: 5. Process
3.2.1 cold work, n—the changing of mechanical properties 5.1 The steel shall be manufactured/produced by the follow-
by work hardening. ing or as specified in the applicable material specification.
3.2.2 plate, n—material 3⁄16 in. [5.00 mm] and over in 5.1.1 The steel shall be made by electric-arc, electric-
thickness and over 10 in. [250 mm] in width; finishes for plate induction, or other suitable processes.
are shown in Section 13. 5.1.2 If a specific type of melting is required by the
3.2.3 sheet, n—material under 3⁄16 in. [5.00 mm] in thickness purchaser, it shall be so specified on the purchase order.
and 24 in. [600 mm] and over in width; finishes for sheet are
shown in Section 11. 6. Heat Analysis
3.2.4 strip, n—cold-rolled material under 3⁄16 in. [5.00 mm] 6.1 Methods and practices relating to chemical analysis
in thickness and under 24 in. [600 mm] in width; finishes are shall be in accordance with Test Methods, Practices, and
detailed in Section 12 for strip, and strip edges in Section 14 Terminology A751.
for cold-rolled strip. 6.2 An analysis of each heat shall be made by the steel
producer to determine the percentages of the elements specified
4. Ordering Information 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 6.2.1 The heat analysis shall conform to the chemical
limited to, the following: requirements for each of the specified elements for the grade
4.1.1 Quantity (weight and number of pieces), ordered, as listed in the applicable product specification.
4.1.2 Name of material (stainless steel), 6.2.2 All commercial metals contain small amounts of
4.1.3 Condition (hot-rolled, cold-rolled, annealed, heat- elements other than those which are specified. It is neither
treated), practical nor necessary to specify limits for unspecified ele-
4.1.4 Finish (see Section 11 for sheet, Section 12 for strip, ments that can be present. The producer is permitted to analyze
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and Section 13 for plates); in the case of polished finishes, for unspecified elements and is permitted to report such
specify whether one or both sides are to be polished, analyses. The presence of an unspecified element and the
reporting of an analysis for that element shall not be a basis for
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not listed in the product specification, when acknowledged in sample for product analysis is permitted to be either above or
the order acceptance, shall be treated as a specified element, below the specified range. However, percentages must exhibit
with determination of chemical analysis and reporting of that the same tendencies in all samples; that is, the several
analysis. determinations of any individual element in a heat shall not
6.2.4 The purchaser is permitted to make the requirements vary both above and below the specified range.
for any element more stringent; that is, require higher mini-
mums for elements having minimum requirements or ranges 8. Material Test Report and Certification
with minimum requirements, or requiring lower maximums for
elements having specified maximums, or ranges with maxi- 8.1 A report of the results of all tests required by the product
mums. The purchaser is not permitted to make chemical specification shall be supplied to the purchaser. This material
requirements less stringent. test report shall reference the product specification designation
6.2.5 Analysis limits shall be established for specific and year date indicating that the material was manufactured,
elements rather than groups of elements, including but not sampled, tested, and inspected in accordance with requirements
limited to all others, rare earths, and balance, unless all of the product specification and has been found to meet those
elements in such a group are similar in technical effect and are requirements. The material test report shall report the melting
associated in typical methods of chemical analysis. process when the purchase order requires either a specific type
of melting or requires that the melting process used is to be
6.3 Except as permitted in 6.3.1, the steel shall not contain
an unspecified element for the ordered grade to the extent that reported.
the steel conforms to the requirements of another grade for 8.1.1 The report shall indicate the type of steel. If certifying
which that element is a specified element having a required that the material conforms to the requirements for more than
minimum content. For this requirement, a grade is defined as one type of steel, the manufacturer may indicate each type of
an alloy described individually and identified by its own UNS steel on the report, or may issue a separate report for each type
designation in a table of chemical requirements within this of steel.
specification or any specification listed within the scope as 8.2 A signature is not required on the report. However, the
being covered by the specification. document shall clearly identify the organization submitting the
6.3.1 Unless otherwise specified to lower maximum limits report. Not withstanding the absence of a signature, the
on the purchase order, maximum allowances for unspecified organization submitting the document is responsible for its
elements will be established for Cu, Mo, Ti, and Nb for the
content.
specified grade if the amount of that element present in the
material conforms with composition limits for that element in 8.3 A material test report, certificate of inspection, or similar
another grade. These allowances are Cu, 0.75 %; Mo, 0.75 %; document printed from or used in electronic form from an
Ti, 0.10 %; and Nb, 0.10 %. electronic data interchange (EDI) transmission shall be re-
6.3.2 If any allowance in 6.3.1 is used to demonstrate garded as having the same validity as a counterpart printed in
non-substitution, then the element involved shall be reported as the certifiers’ facility. The content of the EDI transmitted
if it were a specified element. document must meet the requirements of the invoked ASTM
6.4 The producer is not permitted to certify that material is standard(s) and conform to any existing EDI agreement be-
in compliance with an ASTM product specification when the tween the purchaser and the supplier. Notwithstanding the
purchase order has required that the material contain as a absence of a signature, the organization submitting the EDI
minimum or range an element that is neither a specified transmission is responsible for the content of the report.
element nor an intentionally added unspecified element for the 8.4 When finished material is supplied to a purchase order
ordered grade in accordance with the definitions of Test specifying the product specification, the organization supply-
Methods, Practices, and Terminology A751. ing that material shall provide the purchaser with a copy of the
6.5 The names columbium (Cb) and niobium (Nb) both original manufacturer’s test report.
refer to element 41. The name Niobium is preferred, but either
NOTE 1—Notwithstanding the absence of a signature, the organization
is acceptable for reporting composition.
submitting the report is responsible for the content of the report.
NOTE 2—The industry definition of EDI invoked herein is the
7. Product Analysis computer-to-computer exchange of business information in a standard
7.1 The purchaser is permitted to perform a product analysis format such as ANSI ASC X12.
(formerly check analysis) to verify the identity of the finished
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material representing each heat or lot. Such analysis shall be provided by EDI to the organization supplying the finished
made by any of the commonly accepted methods that will material to the purchaser, the organization supplying the
positively identify the material. finished material shall provide to the purchaser a printed form
7.2 The chemical composition determined in accordance of the original test report or shall retransmit the test report by
with 7.1 shall conform to the limits of the material specification EDI to the purchaser. In either case, the test report shall be
within the tolerances of Table A1.1, unless otherwise specified complete with the full identification of the original manufac-
in the applicable material specification or the purchase order. turer and with all data provided on the test report of the original
The allowable variation of a particular element in a single manufacturer.

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9. Permitted Variations in Dimensions and Weight generally be up to 40 µin. A skilled operator can generally blend this
finish. Surface roughness measurements differ with different instruments,
9.1 Sheet, strip, and plate shall conform to the permitted laboratories, and operators. There may also be overlap in measurements of
variations in thickness, width, length and flatness, and other surface roughness for both Nos. 3 and 4 finishes.
properties when specified, as listed in Annex A2 and Annex A3 No. 4—A linearly textured finish that may be produced by either
for A480 and A480M respectively, for the ordered product mechanical polishing or rolling. Average surface roughness (Ra) may
generally be up to 25 µin. A skilled operator can generally blend this
form, or as agreed upon by seller and user and specified in the finish. Surface roughness measurements differ with different instruments,
purchase order. laboratories, and operators. There may also be overlap in measurements of
surface roughness for both Nos. 3 and 4 finishes.
10. Workmanship No. 6—This finish has a soft, satin appearance typically produced by
tampico brushing a No. 4 finish.
10.1 The material shall be of uniform quality consistent No. 7—Has a high degree of reflectivity. It is produced by buffing a
with good manufacturing and inspection practices. The steel finely ground surface, but the grit lines are not removed. It is chiefly used
shall have no imperfections of a nature or degree, for the type for architectural or ornamental purposes.
and quality ordered, that will adversely affect the stamping, No. 8—This is a highly reflective, smooth finish typically produced by
polishing with successively finer grit abrasives, then buffing. Typically,
forming, machining, or fabrication of finished parts. very faint buff of polish lines may still be visible on the final product.
10.2 Sheet, Strip, and Plate—For sheet and strip, restricted Blending after part assembly may be done with buffing.
only to material ordered to have a No. 1 finish in accordance TR Finish—The finish resulting from the cold-rolling of an annealed
and descaled or bright annealed product to obtain mechanical properties
with 11.1.1 and 12.1.1 respectively, and for plate restricted to higher than that of the annealed condition. Appearance will vary depend-
material ordered to hot-rolled and annealed or hot-rolled, ing upon the starting finish, amount of cold work, and the alloy.
annealed, and pickle finish in accordance with 13.1.1 and Architectural Finishes—Sometimes described as a No. 5 finish, these
13.1.2 respectively, it is permitted to grind to remove surface are a separate category and may be negotiated between buyer and seller,
as there are many techniques and finish variations available throughout the
imperfections, provided such grinding does not reduce the
world.
thickness or width at any point beyond the permissible varia-
tions in dimensions. An iron free abrasive wheel shall be used 11.1.10 Architectural finish, No. 5, or other proprietary
for such grinding and shall be operated at a speed ample to names are special finishes.
ensure that defective areas are cleanly cut out. 11.1.11 Note 3 is not meant to be restrictive or to be used as
a basis for rejection but is intended to give general guidelines.
11. Finish for Sheet Various production methods may be used to obtain these
finishes.
11.1 The types of finish available on sheet products are:
11.1.12 Sheets can be produced with one or two sides
11.1.1 No. 1 Finish—Hot-rolled, annealed, and descaled.
polished. When polished on one side only, it is permitted to
11.1.2 No. 2D Finish—Cold-rolled, dull finish.
rough grind the other side in order to obtain the necessary
11.1.3 No. 2B Finish—Cold-rolled, bright finish.
flatness.
11.1.3.1 Bright Annealed Finish—A bright cold-rolled finish
retained by final annealing in a controlled atmosphere furnace.
12. Finish for Strip
11.1.4 No. 3 Finish—Intermediate polished finish, one or
both sides. 12.1 The various types of finish procurable on cold-rolled
11.1.5 No. 4 Finish—General purpose polished finish, one strip products are:
or both sides. 12.1.1 No. 1 Finish—Cold-rolled to specified thickness,
11.1.6 No. 6 Finish—Dull satin finish, Tampico brushed, annealed, and descaled.
one or both sides. 12.1.2 No. 2 Finish—Same as No. 1 finish, followed by a
11.1.7 No. 7 Finish—High luster finish. final light cold-roll pass, generally on highly polished rolls.
11.1.8 No. 8 Finish—Mirror finish. 12.1.3 Bright Annealed Finish—A bright cold-rolled finish
11.1.9 TR Finish—Cold-worked to obtain specified proper- retained by final annealing in a controlled atmosphere furnace.
ties. 12.1.4 TR Finish—Cold-worked to obtain specified proper-
NOTE 3—Explanation of Sheet Finishes:
ties.
No. 1—Commonly referred to as hot-rolled annealed and pickled or 12.1.5 Polished Finish—Stainless steel strip is also avail-
descaled. This is a dull, nonreflective finish. able in polished finishes such as Nos. 3 and 4, which are
No. 2D—A smooth, nonreflective cold-rolled annealed and pickled or explained in Note 3.
descaled finish. This nondirectional finish is favorable for retention of
lubricants in deep drawing applications. NOTE 4—Explanation of Strip Finishes:
No. 2B—A smooth, moderately reflective cold-rolled annealed and No. 1—Appearance of this finish varies from dull gray matte finish to
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pickled or descaled finish typically produced by imparting a final light a fairly reflective surface, depending largely upon composition. This finish
cold-rolled pass using polished rolls. This general-purpose finish is more is used for severely drawn or formed parts, as well as for applications
readily polished than No. 1 or 2D finishes. Product with 2B finish is where the brighter No. 2 finish is not required, such as parts for heat
normally supplied in the annealed plus lightly cold-rolled condition unless resistance.
a tensile-rolled product is specified. No. 2—This finish has a smoother and more reflective surface, the
Bright Annealed Finish—A smooth, bright, reflective finish typically appearance of which varies with composition. This is a general purpose
produced by cold rolling followed by annealing in a protective atmosphere finish, widely used for household and automotive trim, tableware, utensils,
so as to prevent oxidation and scaling during annealing. trays, and so forth.
No. 3—A linearly textured finish that may be produced by either Bright Annealed Finish—See Note 3.
mechanical polishing or rolling. Average surface roughness (Ra) may TR Finish—See Note 3.

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13. Finish for Plates order to meet corrosion test requirements. Consideration should be given
to the corrosive media before using a stabilization anneal at less than
13.1 The types of finish available on plates are: 1800 °F [982 °C], as such treatment is not equally effective for all media.
13.1.1 Hot-rolled or Cold-rolled, and Annealed or Heat
15.2.5 For the stabilized H types, it is noted that the heat
Treated—Scale not removed, an intermediate finish. Use of
treatment requirements shown in Table A1.2 differ as a
plates in this condition is generally confined to heat-resisting
function of whether the material was cold worked or hot
applications. Scale impairs corrosion resistance.
finished.
13.1.2 Hot-rolled or Cold-rolled, and Annealed or Heat
Treated, and Blast Cleaned or Pickled—Condition and finish 15.2.6 The chromium-manganese-nickel types (201, 202,
commonly preferred for corrosion-resisting and most heat- S20103, S20400, S20153, S21800, S21640, XM-11, XM-17,
resisting applications, essentially a No. 1 finish. XM-18, XM-19, XM-29, and XM-31) shall be solution an-
13.1.3 Hot-rolled or Cold-rolled, and Annealed or Heat nealed to meet the mechanical property requirements of the
Treated, and Surface Cleaned and Polished—Polish finish is applicable material specification and to exhibit adequate resis-
generally No. 4 finish. tance to intergranular corrosion (see 18.2). For S20161, the
13.1.4 Hot-rolled or Cold-rolled, and Annealed or Heat heat treatment is specified in Table A1.2. For S21640, see Note
Treated, and Descaled, and Temper Passed—Smoother finish 5.
for specialized applications. 15.2.6.1 Note that some of these types contain high carbon
13.1.5 Hot-rolled or Cold-rolled, and Annealed or Heat content that can adversely affect resistance to intergranular
Treated, and Descaled; and Cold-rolled, and Annealed or Heat corrosion.
Treated, and Descaled, and Optionally Temper Passed— 15.3 Duplex Types—The duplex types shall be solution
Smooth finish with greater freedom from surface imperfections annealed in accordance with Table A1.2.
than in 13.1.4.
15.4 Martensitic and Ferritic Types:
14. Edges for Cold-rolled Strip 15.4.1 The chromium steels (S32803, 400 Series, S40945,
S41045, S41050, S41500, S43932, S44400, S44537, S44635,
14.1 The types of edges available on strip products are:
S44660, S44700, S44735, S44800, XM-27, and XM-33) shall
14.1.1 No. 1 Edge—A rolled edge, either round or square as
be heat treated in such a manner as to satisfy all the require-
specified.
ments for mechanical and bending properties specified in the
14.1.2 No. 3 Edge—An edge produced by slitting.
applicable material specification and (except for 400 Series,
14.1.3 No. 5 Edge—An approximately square edge pro-
S41050, and S41500) to provide for adequate resistance to
duced by rolling or filing after slitting.
intergranular attack.
15. Heat Treatment 15.4.2 For S41500, heat to 1750 °F [955 °C] minimum, air
cool to 200 °F [93 °C] or lower prior to any optional interme-
15.1 The heat treatments shown in this section are to be
diate temper and prior to final temper. The final temper shall be
followed unless otherwise specified in the applicable material
between 1050 °F and 1150 °F [566 °C and 621 °C].
specification. Heat treatment thermal cycles shall be separate
from other thermal processing cycles; for example, in-process
16. Number of Tests
thermal cycles are not permitted as a substitute for the separate
annealing cycle. 16.1 Unless otherwise specified by the applicable material
15.2 Austenitic Types: specification or by agreement between the seller and the
15.2.1 The austenitic types shall be annealed in accordance purchaser to perform a greater number of tests, the following
with Table A1.2. number of tests are to be performed.
15.2.2 The material shall be annealed to meet the mechani- 16.1.1 In the case of plate, sheet, and strip produced in coil
cal property requirements of the applicable material specifica- form, two or more hardness tests (one from each end of the
tion unless otherwise stated in the material specification. coil); one bend test, when required; one permeability test, when
15.2.3 Except as indicated in Table A1.2, Series 300, required; and one or more tension tests shall be made on
XM-15, N08800, S30415, S30815, S31725, S31726, and specimens taken from each coil. If the hardness difference
S32615 austenitic chromium-nickel steels, when specified on between the two ends of the coil exceeds 5 HRB, or equivalent,
the purchase order, shall be capable of meeting the test for or if the material is temper rolled, tensile properties must be
resistance to intergranular corrosion specified in 18.2. determined on both coil ends.
15.2.4 For grades stabilized with titanium or niobium, refer 16.1.2 In the case of plate, sheet, or strip produced in cut
lengths, one tension test; two tension tests if the material is
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temper rolled (one tension test for single piece lots); one bend
NOTE 5—Solution-annealing temperatures above 1950 °F [1066 °C] test when required, and one or more hardness tests shall be
can impair the resistance to intergranular corrosion after subsequent
exposure to sensitizing conditions in the stabilized grades, types 309Cb,
made on each 100 or less pieces of the same heat and nominal
309HCb, 310Cb, 310HCb, 316Ti, 316Cb, 321, 321H, 347, 347H, 348, thickness rolled separately or continuously and heat treated
348H, S21640, S31740, S33425, S35140, S35135, and S35125. When within the same operating period, either as a lot or continu-
intergranular corrosion is of concern, the purchaser should specify the ously.
corrosion test of 18.2 (to be conducted on sensitized specimens). The
manufacturer is permitted, if necessary, use a lower temperature resolution NOTE 6—The term continuously, as applied to heat treatment, is meant
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another through the furnace. Interspersement of different melts is permis- 17.3.4 Bend test specimens taken from plates shall be in full
sible if they are of approximately the same nominal thickness and are heat thickness of the material up to and including 1⁄2 in. [12.7 mm]
treated in the same operating period and under the same conditions (time
and temperature).
in thickness, of suitable length, and between 1 in. and 2 in.
[25.4 mm and 50.8 mm] in width. It is permitted to remove the
16.1.3 One intergranular corrosion test, when required, shall sheared edges to a depth of at least 1⁄8 in. [3.2 mm] and it is
be selected from each heat and thickness subjected to the same permitted to smooth the sides with a file. It is permitted to
heat treatment practice. It is permitted to obtain such speci- break the corners of the cross section of the specimen with a
mens from specimens selected for mechanical testing. file, but no appreciable rounding of the corners is permitted.
17.3.5 In the case of plates over 1⁄2 in. [12.7 mm] in
17. Test Specimens thickness, it is permitted to use bend test specimens, machined
17.1 Tension Test: to 1 in. [25.4 mm] nominal width by 1⁄2 in. [12.7 mm] nominal
17.1.1 Tension test specimens shall be taken from finished thickness and at least 6 in. [152.4 mm] in length. One surface,
material and shall be selected in either or both longitudinal and to be the outside surface in bending, shall be the original
transverse direction. The tension test specimen shall conform surface of the plate; however, surface preparation by light
to the appropriate sections of Test Methods and Definitions grinding is permitted. It is permitted to round the edges to a
1⁄16 in. [1.6 mm] radius. When agreed by the seller and the
A370, unless otherwise specified in the applicable material
specification or agreed upon by the seller and the purchaser. purchaser, it is permitted to modify the cross section to 1⁄2 in.
17.1.2 The testing speed between the yield strength and the [12.7 mm] nominal square.
fracture of the specimen, shall be conducted at a constant strain 17.3.6 In the case of plates over 1 in. [25.4 mm] in
rate between 1⁄8 in. and 1⁄2 in. [3.18 mm and 12.70 mm] thickness, bend tests must be agreed upon between the seller
inclusive, per in. [25.40 mm] of gauge length per minute, or at and the purchaser.
a crosshead speed that will give a strain rate within this range. 17.3.7 The bend test specimen shall withstand cold bending
For the purposes of this specification, the rate of strain shall be through the angle specified in the applicable material specifi-
determined by a strain-rate pacer, indicator, or controller, or by cation without cracking on the outside of the bent portion.
dividing the unit elongation by the elapsed time from yield 17.4 The bend shall be made over a diameter equal to the
strength to fracture. number of thicknesses of flat stock shown in the applicable
17.2 Hardness Test—It is permitted to perform hardness material specification or over a single piece of flat stock equal
tests on the grip ends of the tension specimens before they are to the number of thicknesses shown in the applicable material
subjected to the tension test. specification; or as follows:
17.2.1 Unless otherwise specified in the purchase order, the 17.4.1 Material up to and including 3⁄8 in. [9.5 mm] in
manufacturer may use an alternate hardness test procedure thickness shall be bent over a piece (or pieces) of flat stock that
when material size or form dictates. Hardness conversion shall has the same nominal thickness of the material being tested
be done using the applicable tables in Test Methods and (1T), allowing the test material to form its natural curvature.
Definitions A370. When the material is too thin to allow 17.4.2 Material over 3⁄8 in. [9.5 mm] and up to and including
hardness testing using any of the Rockwell superficial hardness 1 in. [25.4 mm] in thickness shall be bent over a piece (or
tests, the hardness requirement is waived. pieces) of flat stock equalling two times the thickness of the
material being tested (2T), allowing the test material to form its
17.3 Bend Test:
natural curvature.
17.3.1 Bend test specimens (when required) shall be taken
from finished material and shall be selected in the transverse 18. Special Tests
direction or as indicated in the applicable material specification
or as agreed upon by the seller and the purchaser. In the case 18.1 If other tests are required, the methods and acceptance
of transverse bend test specimens, the axis of bend shall be criteria shall be agreed upon between the seller and the
parallel to the direction of rolling. purchaser and specified on the purchase order.
17.3.2 Bend test specimens from sheet and strip product 18.2 Resistance to Intergranular Corrosion:
shall be the full thickness of the material and approximately 18.2.1 The intergranular corrosion test, Practice E of Prac-
1 in. [25.4 mm] in width. It is permitted to round the edges of tices A262, is not required unless it is specified on the purchase
the test specimen to a radius equal to one half the specimen order. All austenitic chromium-nickel types except the H types
thickness. are expected to be capable of passing this test. However, it is
17.3.3 The width of strip for which bend tests can be made not necessary to actually run the test unless it is specified on the
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is subject to practical limitations on the length of the bend test purchase order. Note that Practices A262 requires the test to be
specimen. For narrow strip, the following widths can be tested: performed on sensitized specimens in the low-carbon and
Minimum Strip Width stabilized types and on specimens representative of the as-
Strip Thickness, in. [mm] and Minimum Specimen Length for shipped condition for other types. In the case of low-carbon
Bend Tests, in. [mm]
0.100 [2.5] and under 1⁄2 [12.7]
types containing 3 % or more molybdenum in their specified
Over 0.100 to 0.140 [2.5 to 3.5], excl 1 [25.4] composition, the applicability of the sensitizing treatment prior
0.140 [3.5] and over 11⁄2 [38.1] to testing shall be a matter for negotiation between the seller
Bend test specimens shall be of any suitable length over the and the purchaser. When specified, all flat rolled products of
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including 2 in. [50.8 mm] nominal size shall be capable of 19.1.8 Intermetallic Phases (When Specified)—Test Meth-
passing the intergranular corrosion test in the as shipped ods A923 or A1084.
condition. In the case of heavier plates of types other than
304L, 304LN, 309Cb, 310Cb, 316Cb, 316L, 316LN, 316Ti, 20. Retests and Retreatment
317L, 321, 347, 348, S31725, S31726, and S31740, the
applicability of this test shall be a matter for negotiation 20.1 Retests are permitted in accordance with the provisions
between the seller and the purchaser. of Test Methods and Definitions A370.
18.2.2 The H types are not normally subject to intergranular 20.2 If any test specimen shows defective machining or
corrosion tests. However, it is permitted to specify Practice E develops flaws, it is permitted to discard the flawed specimen
of Practices A262 for Type 321H when intergranular corrosion and substitute another specimen.
is of concern. In this case, the purchaser shall inform the seller 20.2.1 If the percentage of elongation of any tension speci-
and agree upon the requirements and these requirements shall men is less than that specified and any part of the fracture is
be so stated on the purchase order. more than 3⁄4 in. [19.1 mm] from the center of the gauge length
18.2.3 Austenitic chromium-manganese-nickel types (201, of the 2 in. [50.8 mm] specimen or is outside the middle half
202, XM-17, XM-18, XM-19, XM-29, XM-31, S20400, of the gauge length of an 8 in. [203.2 mm] specimen, as
S21640, and S21800) are to be heat treated for intergranular indicated by scribe marks placed on the specimen before
corrosion resistance. When intergranular corrosion tests are testing, a retest shall be allowed.
required, they shall be as agreed upon between the seller and
the purchaser. 20.3 If a bend test specimen fails, due to conditions of
18.2.4 N08800 shall be heat treated for intergranular corro- bending more severe than required by the specification, a retest
sion resistance. When intergranular corrosion tests are shall be permitted, either on a duplicate specimen or on a
required, they shall be as agreed upon between the seller and remaining portion of the failed specimen.
purchaser.
20.4 If the results of any test lot are not in conformance with
18.2.5 Corrosion tests are not normally required for the 400
the requirements of the applicable material specification, the
series types. Lower-carbon corrosion-resistant types (S44400,
producer is permitted the option of retreating such lots. The
S44635, S44660, S44700, S44800, S44735, XM-27, and XM-
material shall be accepted if the results of retests on retreated
33) are heat treated for resistance to corrosion. For S44400,
material are within the specified requirements.
S44635, S44660, S44700, S44800, S44735, XM-27, and XM-
33, intergranular corrosion testing of Practices A763, Practice 20.5 If any specimens selected to represent any heat fail to
X, Y, or Z shall be specified as agreed upon between the seller meet any of the test requirements as specified in the applicable
and the purchaser. material specification, it is permitted to reheat treat the material
18.3 Detrimental Intermetallic Phases in Duplex Stainless represented and resubmit it for testing.
Steels—The tests for detrimental intermetallic phases in 20.6 If the product analysis fails to conform to the specified
wrought duplex stainless steels, Methods A, B, or C of Test limits, analysis shall be made on a new sample. The results of
Methods A923 or A1084, are not required unless it is specified this retest shall be within the specified requirements.
on the purchase order. All duplex (austenitic-ferritic) types that
are listed in Test Methods A923 or A1084 are expected to be 21. Repair of Plate by Welding
capable of passing these tests. However, it is not necessary to
actually run the tests unless specified on the purchase order. 21.1 Repair of surface defects of plate, by welding, is
The applicability of these tests to duplex stainless steels not permitted unless prohibited by other specifications or purchase
listed in Test Methods A923 or A1084 shall be a matter for order requirements.
negotiation between the seller and the purchaser. 21.2 Defect depth shall not exceed 1⁄3 of the nominal
thickness, and the total area shall not exceed 1 % of the plate
19. Test Methods surface area, unless prior approval from the purchaser is
19.1 The properties enumerated in applicable specifications obtained.
shall be determined in accordance with the following ASTM
21.3 Unacceptable imperfections shall be suitably prepared
standards.
for welding by grinding or machining. Open clean defects,
19.1.1 Tension Tests—Test Methods and Definitions A370.
such as pits or impressions, will not necessarily require
19.1.2 Brinell Tests—Test Methods and Definitions A370.
preparation.
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19.1.3 Rockwell Hardness—Test Methods and Definitions

A370. 21.4 The welding procedure and the welders or welding
19.1.4 Hardness Equivalents—Tables E140. operators shall be qualified in accordance with Section IX of
19.1.5 Intergranular Corrosion (When Specified)—Practices the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.
A262, Practices A763.
21.5 The welding consumables shall be suitable with the
19.1.6 Permeability Test (When Required)—Test Methods
plate.
A342/A342M.
19.1.7 Charpy Impact Testing (When Required)—Test 21.6 After repair welding, the welded area shall be ground
Methods and Definitions A370. smooth and blended uniformly to the surrounding surface.

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22. Inspection size as to be clearly legible. The marking shall be sufficiently
22.1 Inspection of the material by the purchaser’s represen- stable to withstand normal handling. Unless otherwise speci-
tative at the producing plant shall be made as agreed upon fied by the purchaser, the marking, at the producers option, is
between the purchaser and the seller as part of the purchase permitted to be done with (1) marking fluid (if a specific
order. maximum impurity limit of designated elements in the marking
fluid is required by the purchaser, it shall be so stated on the
22.2 Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase purchase order), (2) low-stress blunt-nosed continuous or
order, (1) the seller is responsible for the performance of all the low-stress blunt-nosed-interrupted-dot die stamp, (3) a vibra-
inspection and test requirements in this specification, (2) the tory tool with a minimum tip radius of 0.005 in. [0.1 mm], or
seller is permitted to use own or other suitable facilities for the (4) electrochemical etching.
performance of the inspection and testing, and (3) the pur- 25.1.1.2 Flat sheet, strip in cut lengths, and plate shall be
chaser shall have the right to perform any of the inspection and marked in two places near the ends or shall be continuously
tests set forth in this specification. The manufacturer shall line marked along one edge. For flat sheet, strip in cut lengths,
afford the purchaser’s inspector all reasonable facilities neces- and plate whose length and width dimensions are both less than
sary to satisfy the inspector that the material is being furnished 48 in., it is permitted to mark such pieces in only one place.
in accordance with the specification. Inspection by the pur- 25.1.1.3 Sheet, strip, and plate in coil form shall be marked
chaser shall not interfere unnecessarily with the manufacturer. near the outside end of the coil. The inside of the coil shall also
23. Rejection be marked or shall have a tag or label attached and marked with
the information of 25.1.1.1.
23.1 Unless otherwise specified, any rejection based on tests 25.1.1.4 Material less than 1⁄4 in. [6.4 mm] in thickness shall
made in accordance with this specification shall be reported to not be marked with die stamps.
the seller within 60 working days from the receipt of the 25.1.1.5 The manufacturer’s test identification number shall
material by the purchaser. be legibly stamped on each test specimen, if to be shipped to
23.2 Material that shows injurious imperfections as de- the customer.
scribed in Section 10 subsequent to its acceptance at the 25.1.1.6 Material that conforms completely with the re-
purchaser’s works will be rejected and the seller shall be quirements of two types of steel within the ordering specifica-
notified. tion is permitted to be marked as both types of steel provided
that the manufacturer is certifying the material as meeting the
24. Rehearing
requirements of each of the types of steel. Such marking, if
24.1 Samples tested in accordance with this specification used, shall be part of the same marking as used for a single type
that represent rejected material shall be retained for three of steel, or shall be a separate but similar marking immediately
weeks from the date of the notification to the seller of the adjacent to the marking used for a single type of steel.
rejection. In case of dissatisfaction with the results of the test, 25.1.1.7 The AIAG primary metals identification tag (AIAG
the seller is permitted to make claim for a rehearing within that B-5) is permitted to be used as an auxiliary method of
time. identification in cases where a bar-coded identification tag is
desired. Use of this method shall be by agreement between
25. Packaging, Marking, and Loading
purchaser and supplier.
25.1 For Commercial Procurement: 25.1.2 Packaging and Loading—Unless otherwise speci-
25.1.1 Marking—Unless otherwise specified in the appli- fied in the applicable material specification or the purchase
cable material specification or the purchase order, marking order, packaging, and loading shall be in accordance with the
shall be conducted as follows: procedures recommended by Practices A700.
25.1.1.1 Sheet, strip, and plate shall be marked on one face,
25.2 For U.S. Government Procurement:
in the location indicated below with the specification designa-
tion number, type of steel (type or UNS designation), material 25.2.1 When specified in the contract or order, and for direct
identification number, and the name or mark of the manufac- procurement by or direct shipment to the government, marking
turer. For sheet, strip, and plate whose length and width for shipment shall be in accordance with Fed. Std. No. 123.
dimensions are both less than 24 in., each piece shall be
marked with the type of steel and material identification 26. Keywords
number. The specification and designation number, and name 26.1 austenitic stainless steel; duplex stainless steel; ferritic
or mark of the manufacturer shall be marked on the piece(s) or stainless steel; martensitic stainless steel; stainless steel; stain-
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ANNEXES

(Mandatory Information)

A1. PRODUCT ANALYSIS TOLERANCES AND HEAT TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS

A1.1 Listed in Annex A1 are tables showing the permitted A480M (Table A1.2). When the product requirement includes
variations of composition for product analysis relative to a ratio requirement that is the quotient of two, or more,
specified chemical requirements (Table A1.1) and the heat elements, the minimum required ratio determined from product
treatment requirements for types of stainless steel covered by analysis shall be at least 0.90× the minimum in the product
product specifications that reference Specification A480/ specification.

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 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 0.60 to 1.20, incl 0.03 over 0.50 to 2.00, incl 0.02
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 NiobiumC to 1.50, incl 0.05
over 3.00 to 6.00, incl 0.05
over 6.00 to 10.00, incl 0.06 Tantalum to 0.10, incl 0.02
over 10.00 to 15.00, incl 0.10
over 15.00 to 20.00, incl 0.15 Copper to 0.50, incl 0.03
over 0.50 to 1.00, incl 0.05
Phosphorus to 0.040, incl 0.005 over 1.00 to 3.00, incl 0.10
over 0.040 to 0.20, incl 0.010 over 3.00 to 5.00, incl 0.15
over 5.00 to 10.00, incl 0.20
Sulfur to 0.040, incl 0.005
over 0.040 to 0.20, incl 0.010 Aluminum to 0.15, incl −0.005, +0.01
over 0.20 to 0.50, incl 0.020 over 0.15 to 0.50, incl 0.05
over 0.50 to 2.00, incl 0.10
Silicon to 1.00, incl 0.05
over 1.00 to 3.00, incl 0.10 Nitrogen to 0.02, incl 0.005
over 3.00 to 7.00, incl 0.15 over 0.02 to 0.19, incl 0.01
over 0.19 to 0.25, incl 0.02
Chromium over 4.00 to 10.00, incl 0.10 over 0.25 to 0.35, incl 0.03
over 10.00 to 15.00, incl 0.15 over 0.35 to 0.45, incl 0.04
over 15.00 to 20.00, incl 0.20 over 0.45 to 0.55, incl 0.05
over 20.00 to 30.00, incl 0.25
Tungsten to 1.00, incl 0.03
Nickel to 1.00, incl 0.03 over 1.00 to 2.00, incl 0.05
over 1.00 to 5.00, incl 0.07 over 2.00 to 5.00, incl 0.07
over 5.00 to 10.00, incl 0.10 over 5.00 to 10.00, incl 0.10
over 10.00 to 20.00, incl 0.15 over 10.00 to 20.00, incl 0.15
over 20.00 to 30.00, incl 0.20
over 30.00 to 40.00 0.25 Vanadium to 0.50, incl 0.03
over 40.00 0.30 over 0.50 to 1.50, incl 0.05

Molybdenum over 0.20 to 0.60, incl 0.03 Selenium all 0.03

over 0.60 to 2.00, incl 0.05
over 2.00 to 8.00, incl 0.10
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.
C
Columbium (Cb) and niobium (Nb) are considered interchangeable names for element 41 in the periodic table and both names are acceptable for use.
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TABLE A1.2 Heat Treatment Requirements
Designation/Type TemperatureA Cooling/Testing Requirements
Austenitic (Chromium-Nickel) (Chromium-Nickel-Manganese)
B
All Cr-Ni steels except as listed below 1900 °F [1040 °C]
C
302, 308, 309, 309Cb, 310, 310Cb, S21640, S30215, S30452, 1900 °F [1040 °C]
S30615, S31740, S32615, S33228, S33425, S35140, S38100,
S38815
C
304H, 309H, 310H, 316H 1900 °F [1040 °C]
309HCb, 310HCb, 321H, 347H, 348H
C
Cold Worked 2000 °F [1095 °C]
C
Hot Finished 1925 °F [1050 °C]
C
N08020 1700 to 1850 °F [925 to 1010 °C]
C
N08367 2025 °F [1105 °C]
C
N08700, N08904, S35115 2000 °F [1095 °C]
C
N08810, S31277 2050 °F [1120 °C]
C
N08811, N08925, S31254, S31266, S32050, S32654 2100 °F [1150 °C]
C
N08926, S35315 2010 °F [1100 °C]
C
S20161 1900 to 2000 °F [1040 to 1095 °C]
C
S20431, S20432, S20433, S30530 1900 to 2010 °F [1040 to 1100 °C]
C
S30600, S30601 2010 to 2140 °F [1100 to 1170 °C]
C
S30616 1920 to 2100 °F [1050 to 1150 °C]
C
S31060 1975 to 2160 °F [1080 to 1180 °C]
C
S31727, S32053 1975 to 2155 °F [1080 to 1180 °C]
C
S33228 2050 to 2160 °F [1120 to 1180 °C]
C
S33426 1925 to 2100 °F [1050 to 1150 °C]
C
S33550 2065 to 2155 °F [1130 to 1180 °C]
C
S34565 2050 to 2140 °F [1120 to 1170 °C]
C
S34752 1940 to 2140 °F [1060 to 1170 °C]
Duplex (Austenitic-Ferritic)
C
S31200, S31803, S32001, S32550 1900 °F [1040 °C]
C
S31260 1870 to 2010 °F [1020 to 1100 °C]
C
S32003, S82011 1850 °F [1010 °C]
C
S32101 1870 °F [1020 °C]
C
S32202 1800 to 1975 °F [980 to 1080 °C]
D
S32205 1900 °F [1040 °C]
C
S32304 1800 °F [980 °C]
C
S32506 1870 to 2050 °F [1020 to 1120 °C]
C
S32520 1975 to 2050 °F [1080 to 1120 °C]
S32750E 1880 to 2060 °F [1025 to 1125 °C] C
C
S32760 2010 °F [1100 °C]
C
S32808, S39274 1925 to 2100 °F [1050 to 1150 °C]
C
S32900 1750 ± 25 °F [955 ± 15 °C]
C
S32906 1900 to 2100 °F [1040 to 1150 °C]
C
S32950 1850 ± 25 °F [1010 ± 15 °C]
C
S44537 1922 °F [1050 °C]
C
S81921 1760 to 2010 °F [960 to 1100 °C]
C
S82012, S82031, S82441 1830 °F [1000 °C]
C
S82013, S82121 1830 to 2010 °F [1000 to 1100 °C]
C
S82122 1725 °F [940 °C]
A
Minimum, unless otherwise indicated.
B
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.
C
Quenched in water or rapidly cooled by other means.
D
Quenched in water, except that coiled product heat treated in a continuous annealing line shall be water quenched or rapidly cooled by other means.
E
Temperatures above 2060 °F are permissible if the resulting microstructure provides the properties required by this specification or any additional requirements of the
purchase order.
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A2. PERMITTED VARIATIONS IN DIMENSIONS—INCH-POUND UNITS

A2.1 Listed in Annex A2 are tables showing the permissible A2.4 Hot-rolled Narrow (<24 in. [610 mm] Width) Coil-
variations in dimensions expressed in inch-pound units of processed Product—For thickness, width, length, and
measurement. These requirements, including the SI units flatness tolerance tables, refer to Tables A2.9-A2.12.
shown in brackets within Annex A2, shall apply to A480, but
shall not apply to A480M. Requirements for A480M are given A2.5 Hot-rolled Wide (≥24 in. [610 mm] Width) Coil-
in Annex A3. processed Product—For thickness, width, length, and
flatness tolerance tables, refer to Tables A2.13-A2.16.
A2.1.1 The dimensional tolerances are grouped by produc-
tion method (hot rolling or cold rolling, with or without A2.6 Hot-rolled Product Processed Without Coiling—For
coiling), product width (narrow (<24 in. [610 mm]) or wide thickness, width, length, and flatness tolerance tables, refer to
(≥24 in. [610 mm])), and by product dimension addressed. Tables A2.17-A2.20.
A2.2 Cold-rolled Narrow (<24 in. [610 mm] Width) Coil- A2.7 Cold-rolled Product Processed Without Coiling—For
processed Product—For thickness, width, length, and
thickness, width, length, and flatness tolerance tables, refer to
flatness tolerance tables, refer to Tables A2.1-A2.4.
Table A2.21.
A2.3 Cold-rolled Wide (≥24 in. [610 mm] Width) Coil-
A2.8 Tolerances for Other Dimensional Characteristics—
processed Product—For thickness, width, length, and
flatness tolerance tables, refer to Tables A2.5-A2.8. For other tolerance tables, refer to Tables A2.22-A2.30.

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]
⁄
3 16 to 6 [4.76 to 152], incl Over 6 to 12 [152 to 305], incl Over 12 to 24 [305 to 610], excl
w # 6 [152] 6 [152] < w # 12 [305] 12 [305] < w # 24 [610]
A
Thickness Tolerances
0.002 to 0.005 [0.05 to 0.13], excl 10 % 10 % 10 %
0.005 to 0.010 [0.13 to 0.25] , incl. 0.0006 [0.015] 0.0008 [0.020] 0.001 [0.025]
Over 0.010 to 0.012 [0.25 to 0.30], incl 0.001 [0.025] 0.001 [0.025] 0.001 [0.025]
Over 0.012 to 0.015 [0.30 to [0.40], incl 0.001 [0.025] 0.0015 [0.04] 0.0015 [0.04]
Over 0.015 to 0.020 [0.40 to 0.50], incl 0.001 [0.025] 0.0015 [0.04] 0.0015 [0.04]
Over 0.020 to 0.029 [0.50 to 0.74], incl 0.0015 [0.04] 0.0015 [0.04] 0.002 [0.050]
Over 0.029 to 0.035 [0.74 to 0.89], incl 0.0015 [0.04] 0.002 [0.050] 0.002 [0.050]
Over 0.035 to 0.050 [0.89 to [1.27], incl 0.0025 [0.060] 0.003 [0.070] 0.003 [0.070]
Over 0.050 to 0.069 [1.27 to 1.75], incl 0.003 [0.070] 0.003 [0.070] 0.003 [0.070]
Over 0.069 to 0.100 [1.75 to 2.54], incl 0.003 [0.070] 0.003 [0.070] 0.004 [0.10]
Over 0.100 to 0.125 [2.54 to 2.98], incl 0.004 [0.10] 0.004 [0.10] 0.005 [0.12]
Over 0.125 to 0.161 [2.98 to 4.09], incl 0.005 [0.12] 0.005 [0.12] 0.005 [0.12]
Over 0.161 to under 3⁄16 [4.09 to under 4.76] 0.005 [0.12] 0.005 [0.12] 0.006 [0.15]
A
Thickness tolerances given in inches [millimetres] unless otherwise indicated.
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TABLE A2.2 Permitted Variations in Width for Cold-rolled, Narrow, Coil-processed Product as Coils and Cut Lengths for Edge No. 3A
Specified Thickness,B 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 A3.22.
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 to #12 [1830 to 3660] +0.2 [5], −0
>12 to #20 [3660 to 6096] +0.3 [8], −0

TABLE A2.4 Permitted Variations in Flatness of Cold-rolled,

Narrow, Coil-processed Product as Cut Lengths
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 A2.8 unless otherwise
agreed upon by seller and purchaser and specified in the purchase order.

TABLE A2.5 Permitted Variations in Thickness of Cold-rolled,

Wide, Coil-processed Product as Coil and Cut Lengths
Permitted Variation, Over and Under, in. [mm], for
Specified Specified Width (w ), w, in.
Thickness,A,B in. 40 [1000] 50 [1300]
[mm] w # 40 [1000] <w # <w#
50 [1300] 84 [2100]
0.012 [0.30] 0.001 [0.030] ... ...
0.016 [0.40] 0.0015 [0.04] 0.0015 [0.04] ...
0.020 [0.50] 0.0015 [0.04] 0.0015 [0.04] ...
0.024 [0.60] 0.002 [0.05] 0.002 [0.05] ...
0.032 [0.80] 0.002 [0.05] 0.002 [0.05] ...
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]
0.059 [1.50] 0.003 [0.08] 0.003 [0.08] 0.004 [0.10]
0.079 [2.00] 0.004 [0.10] 0.004 [0.10] 0.0045 [0.11]
0.098 [2.50] 0.004 [0.10] 0.004 [0.10] 0.005 [0.13]
0.118 [3.00] 0.005 [0.13] 0.005 [0.13] 0.006 [0.15]
0.157 [4.00] 0.007 [0.17] 0.007 [0.17] 0.007 [0.17]
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.
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TABLE A2.6 Permissible Variations in Width for Cold-rolled Wide, Coil-processed Product as Cut Lengths (Not Resquared) and Coil
Specified Thickness,A Permitted Variation in Width (w ), in. [mm], for Specified Width (w ), in. [mm]
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
For specified thicknesses and other than those shown, the tolerances for the next higher thickness shall apply.

TABLE A2.7 Permitted Variations in Length for Cold-rolled, Wide, TABLE A2.10 Permitted Variations in Width of Hot-rolled, Narrow,
Coil-processed Product as Cut Lengths Not Resquared Flat-rolled, Coil-processed Product as Cut Lengths and Coil
Specified Length Tolerances, in. [mm] Tolerances for variations of width of hot-rolled, narrow, coil-processed product
(L), ft [mm] Over Under as cut lengths and coil shall be identical to the tolerances for hot-rolled, wide,
Up to 6 [1830], incl 3⁄16 [4.8] 0 coil-processed product as listed in Table A2.14 unless otherwise agreed upon
Over 6 [1830] 0.03 × L [0.0025 × L] 0 by seller and purchaser and specified in the purchase order.

TABLE A2.8 Permitted Variations in Flatness of Cold-rolled, Wide, TABLE A2.11 Permitted Variations in Length of Hot-rolled,
Coil-processed Product as Cut Lengths Narrow, Coil-processed Product as Cut Lengths
Not Specified to Stretcher-Leveled Standard of Tolerances for variations of length of hot-rolled, narrow, coil-processed product
FlatnessA as cut lengths shall be identical to the tolerances for hot-rolled, wide, coil-
Specified Thickness, Flatness Tolerance,B processed product as listed in Table A2.15 unless otherwise agreed upon by
Width, in. [mm]
in. [mm] in. [mm] seller and purchaser and specified in the purchase order.
<0.062 [1.57] #60 [1524] 0.40 [10]
>60 [1524] 0.50 [12]
$0.062 [1.57] #60 [1524] 0.40 [10]
>60 [1524] 0.50 [12] TABLE A2.12 Permitted Variations in Flatness of Hot-rolled,
Narrow, Coil-processed Product as Cut Lengths
Stretcher-Leveled
Standard of FlatnessC Tolerances for variations of flatness of hot-rolled, narrow, coil-processed
Specified Flatness product as cut lengths shall be identical to the tolerances for hot-rolled, wide,
Thickness, Width, in. [mm] Length, in. [mm] Tolerance,B coil-processed product as listed in Table A2.16 unless otherwise agreed upon
in. [mm] in. [mm] by seller and purchaser and specified in the purchase order.
<3⁄16 [4.76] <48 [1219] <96 [2438] 1⁄8 [3.2]

<48 [1219] $96 [2438] 1⁄4 [6.4]

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

$48 [1219] $96 [2438] 1⁄4 [6.4]

2xx and 3xx Series

Specified to 1⁄4 and 1⁄2 Hard Tempers
Flatness Tolerance
Specified Thickness, B
Width, in. [mm] in. [mm]
in. [mm] 1⁄4 Hard 1⁄2 Hard

<0.016 [0.41] 24 to <36 [610 to 914] 1⁄2 [12.70] 3⁄4 [19.05]

0.016 to 0.030 [0.41 to 0.76] 5⁄8 [15.88] 7⁄8 [22.22]

>0.030 [0.76] 3⁄4 [19.05] 7⁄8 [22.22]

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

58 1 [25.40]
1219]
>0.016 to 0.030 [0.41 to 0.76] ⁄ [19.05] 11⁄8 [28.58]
34

>0.030 [0.76] 1 [25.40] 11⁄8 [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
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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
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TABLE A2.13 Permitted Variations in Thickness of Hot-rolled, Wide, Coil-processed Product as Coil and Cut Lengths
Permitted Variations, in. [mm], Over and Under,
Specified Thickness,A in. [mm] Except as Indicated Otherwise, 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 to 0.083 [1.83 to 2.11] 0.007 [0.18] 0.010 [0.25]
>0.083 to 0.098 [2.11 to 2.49] 0.008 [0.20] 0.011 [0.27]
>0.098 to 0.114 [2.49 to 2.90] 0.009 [0.23] 0.012 [0.30]
>0.114 to 0.130 [2.90 to 3.30] 0.011 [0.27] 0.013 [0.33]
>0.130 to 0.145 [3.30 to 3.68] 0.012 [0.30] 0.013 [0.33]
>0.145 to 0.1875 [3.68 to 4.76] 0.013 [0.33] 0.014 [0.35]
>0.1875 to 0.250 [4.76 to 6.35] –0.010 [0.25], +0.020 [0.50] –0.010 [0.25], +0.020 [0.50]
>0.250 to 0.3125 [6.35 to 7.94] –0.010 [0.25], +0.022 [0.55] –0.010 [0.25], +0.022 [0.55]
>0.3125 [7.94] –0.010 [0.25], +0.030 [0.75] –0.010 [0.25], +0.030 [0.75]
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, Width (w ), Tolerances on Width, in.
t, in. [mm] in. [mm] [mm], for Trimmed Edges
t < 3⁄16 [4.76] w < 48 [1219] +1⁄16 [1.59], –0
w $ 48 [1219] +1⁄4 [6.35], –0

⁄
3 16 [4.76] # t < 3⁄8 [9.5] w < 48 [1219] +5⁄32 [3.97], –0
w $ 48 [1219] +3⁄8 [9.5], –0

t $ 3⁄8 [9.5] w < 48 [1219] +1⁄4 [6.35], –0

w $ 48 [1219] +7⁄16 [11.1], –0

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

Coil-processed Product as Cut Lengths Not Resquared
Specified
Tolerances, in. [mm],
Thickness, Length (L), ft [mm]
Over and Under
t, in. [mm]
t < 3⁄16 [4.76] L # 10 [3048] +1⁄4 [6.35], −0
10 [3048] < L # 20 [6096] 1⁄2 [12.7] , −0

t $ 3⁄16 [4.76] L # 10 [3048] +1⁄2 [12.7], −0

10 [3048] < L # 20 [6096] +5⁄8 [15.9], −0
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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
Width (w ), in. [mm] Flatness Tolerance,A
(t ), in. [mm] in. [mm]
t < 3⁄16 [4.76] w # 36 [914] 0.50 [12.7]
36 [914] < w # 60 [1524]
w > 60 [1524]

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 Flatness
Specified Width Specified Length
Thickness (t ),
(w ), in. [mm] (L), in. [mm] Tolerance,A in.
in. [mm] [mm]
t < 3⁄16 [4.76] w # 48 [1219] L # 96 [2438] 1⁄8 [3.18]

w # 48 [1219] L > 96 [2438] 1⁄4 [6.35]

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

14

w > 48 [1219] L > 96 [2438] ⁄ [6.35]

14

A
Maximum deviation from a horizontal flat surface.

TABLE A2.17 Permitted Variations in Thickness of Hot-rolled Mill Plate (Quarto Plate)A,B
Width (w ), in. [mm]
Specified Thickness (t ),
w # 84 [2134] 84 [2134] < w # 120 [3048] 120 [3048] < w # 144 [3658] w > 144 [3658]
in. [mm]
Tolerance Over Specified Thickness,C,D 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 original longitudinal edges of the as-produced plate at least 3⁄8 in. [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.
D
The tolerance over specified thickness in the area more than 3 in. in from the longitudinal edges of the plate at the mill produced width shall not exceed twice the tabular
tolerance.

TABLE A2.18 Permitted Variations in Width for Hot-rolled TABLE A2.19 Permitted Variations in Length for Hot-rolled
Rectangular Sheared Plate Mill Plates (Quarto Plates) Sheared Rectangular Plate Mill Plates (Quarto Plates)
Tolerances, Tolerances,
Specified Width (w ), Nominal Length (L),
Over Specified Width, Over and Under,
in. [mm] in. [mm]
in. [mm]A in. [mm]A
w # 84 [2135] 5⁄8 [15.9] L < 160 [4064] 3⁄4 [19.1]

84 [2135] < w # 108 [2745] 3⁄4 [19.1] 160 [4064] # L < 240 [6096] 11⁄4 [31.8]
w > 108 [2745] 1 [25.4] 240 [6000] # L < 315 [8000] 15⁄8 [41.3]
A 315 [8000] # L < 394 [10 008] 2 [50.8]
The tolerance under specified width is 1⁄4 in. [6.35 mm].
394 [10 008] # L < 590 [15 000] 21⁄4 [57.2]
590 [15 000] # L < 790 [20 066] 21⁄4 [57.2]
A
The tolerance under specified length is 1⁄4 in. [6.35 mm].
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TABLE A2.20 Permitted Variations in Flatness of Plate Mill Plate
(Quarto Plate)
NOTE 1—Tolerances in this table apply to any length, not necessarily
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
a flat surface with the concavity of the curvature upward.
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
[240 MPa] or more, the permitted variations are increased to 11⁄2 times the
amounts shown.
Flatness Tolerance
Specified Thickness (t ),
for Thicknesses Given,
in. [mm]
in. [mm]
t < 1⁄4 [6.35] 7⁄16 [11]

⁄ [6.35] # t < 3⁄8 [9.52]

14 3⁄8 [9.5]

3⁄8 [9.52] # t < 1⁄2 [12.70] 5⁄16 [7.9]

1⁄2 [12.70] # t < 3⁄4 [19.05] 5⁄16 [7.9]

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

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]

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
Table A2.17, Table A2.18, Table A2.19, and Table 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
Width Tolerance for Thickness and Width Given
Specified
Width, in. [mm] Thickness, in. [mm] in. [mm]
Edge No.
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 to 3⁄4 [7.14 to 19.05], incl ⁄ [2.38] and under
3 32 0.005 [0.13] 0.005 [0.13]
1 and 5 over 3⁄4 to 5 [19.05 to 127.00], incl 1⁄8 [3.18] and under 0.005 [0.13] 0.005 [0.13]
5 over 5 to 9 [127.00 to 228.60], incl 0.008 to 1⁄8 [0.20 to 3.18], incl 0.010 [0.25] 0.010 [0.25]
5 over 9 to 20 [228.60 to 508.00], incl 0.015 to 0.105 [0.38 to 2.67] 0.010 [0.25] 0.010 [0.25]
5 over 20 to 24 [508.00 to 610], excl 0.023 to 0.080 [0.58 to 2.03] 0.015 [0.38] 0.015 [0.38]

TABLE A2.23 Permitted Variations in Width and Length for Hot- TABLE A2.24 Permitted Variations in Width and Length for Hot-
rolled and Cold-rolled Resquared Coil-processed Product rolled Product by Abrasive Cutting
(Stretcher Leveled Standard of Flatness) Tolerance over
Specified Thickness, in. [mm]
Tolerances Specified Width and LengthA
Specified Dimensions, in. [mm] Over Width Length
Under Up to 1 [25.40], incl 1⁄8 [3.18] 1⁄8 [3.18]
in. mm
For thicknesses under 0.131 [3.33]: 1 to 2 [25.40 to 50.80], incl 3⁄16 [4.76] 3⁄16 [4.76]

Widths up to 48 [1219], excl ⁄

1 16 1.59 0 2 to 3 [50.80 to 76.20], incl 1⁄4 [6.35] 1⁄4 [6.35]

Widths 48 [1219] and over 18 ⁄ 3.18 0 3 to 4 [76.20 to 101.6], inclB 5⁄16 [7.94] 5⁄16 [7.94]

Lengths up to 120 [3048], excl ⁄

1 16 1.59 0 A
The tolerances under specified width and length are 1⁄8 in. [3.18 mm].
Lengths 120 [3048] and over 18 ⁄ 3.18 0 B
Width and length tolerances for abrasive cut plates over 4 in. [101.6 mm] thick
For thicknesses 0.131 [3.33] up to 3⁄16, excl: are not included in the table; consult producer.
All widths and lengths 14 ⁄ 6.35 0
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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
Specified Thickness, in. [mm] Diameters Diameters
30 to 48 in.
Under 30 in. Over 48 in.
[762 to
[762 mm] [1219 mm]
1219 mm]
Up to 0.0567 [1.45], include 1 ⁄16 [1.59] 1⁄8 [3.18] 3⁄16 [4.76]

0.0568 to 0.0971 [1.45 to 2.46], incl 3⁄32 [2.38] 5⁄32 [3.97] 7⁄32 [5.56]

0.0972 up to 3⁄16 [2.46 up to 4.76], 1⁄8 [3.18] 3⁄16 [4.76] 1⁄4 [6.35]

excl

TABLE A2.26 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]
Diameter and Thickness,A in. [mm]
3⁄8 to 5⁄8 in.
Specified Thickness, in. [mm] To 3⁄8 in. 5⁄8 in.
[9.52 to
[9.52 mm], [15.88 mm]
15.88 mm],
excl, in and Over in
excl, in
Thickness ThicknessB
Thickness
To 60 [1524], excl 1⁄4 [6.35] 3⁄8 [9.52] 1⁄2 [12.70]

60 to 84 [1524 to 2134], excl 5⁄16 [7.94] 7⁄16 [11.11] 9⁄16 [14.29]

84 to 108 [2134 to 2743], excl 3⁄8 [9.52] 1⁄2 [12.70] 5⁄8 [15.88]

108 to 180 [2743 to 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
Specified Tolerance, in. Cleanup
Thickness, in. AllowanceB per
Outside Dimension Inside Dimension Edge, in.
2 and under +3⁄8 , −0 −3⁄8 , +0 ±1⁄4
Over 2 to 3, incl +1⁄2 , −0 −1⁄2 , +0 ±3⁄8
Over 3 to 6, incl +3⁄4 , −0 −3⁄4 , +0 ±1⁄2
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.
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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 weigh 200 lb [90.72 kg] or less
item estimated to weigh 200 lb
[90.72 kg] or less, may actually
weigh as much as 10 % over the
theoretical weight
Any item of more than five sheets weigh more than 200 lb [90.72 kg]
and estimated to weigh more than
200 lb [90.72 kg], may 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
[8.07 kg/m2·mm thick]
Chromium 41.2 lb/ft2·in. thickness
[7.92 kg/m2·mm thick]

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 to 24 [38.10 to 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

and Universal Mill PlatesA
maximum camber = 1⁄8 inches in any 5 ft

= 3.18 mm in any 1.524 m

A
Camber is the deviation of a side edge from a straight line, and measurement is
taken by placing a 5-ft straightedge on the concave side and measuring the
greatest distance between the plate and the straightedge.
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A3. PERMITTED VARIATIONS IN DIMENSIONS—SI UNITS

A3.1 Listed in Annex A3 are tables showing the permitted A3.4 Hot-rolled Narrow (<600 mm Width) Coil-processed
variations in dimensions expressed in SI units of measurement. Product—For thickness, width, length, and flatness
These requirements shall apply to A480M but shall not apply tolerance tables, refer to Tables A3.9-A3.12.
to A480. Requirements for A480 are given in Annex A2.
A3.5 Hot-rolled Wide (≥600 mm Width) Coil-processed
A3.1.1 The dimensional tolerances are grouped by produc- Product—For thickness, width, length, and flatness
tion method (hot rolling or cold rolling, with or without tolerance tables, refer to Tables A3.13-A3.16.
coiling), product width (narrow (<600 mm) or wide
(≥600 mm)), and by product dimension addressed. A3.6 Hot-rolled Product Processed Without Coiling—For
thickness, width, length, and flatness tolerance tables, refer to
A3.2 Cold-rolled Narrow (<600 mm Width) Coil-processed Tables A3.17-A3.20.
Product—For thickness, width, length, and flatness
A3.7 Cold-rolled Product Processed Without Coiling—For
tolerance tables, refer to Tables A3.1-A3.4.
thickness, width, length, and flatness tolerance tables, refer to
A3.3 Cold-rolled Wide (≥600 mm Width) Coil-processed Table A3.21.
Product—For thickness, width, length, and flatness A3.8 Tolerances for Other Dimensional Characteristics—
tolerance tables, refer to Tables A3.5-A3.8. For other tolerance tables, refer to Tables A3.22-A3.30.

TABLE A3.1 Permitted Variations in Thickness of Cold-rolled,

Narrow, Coil-processed Product as Coil and Cut Lengths

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.
NOTE 3—For specified thicknesses other than those shown, the toler-
ances for the next higher thickness shall apply.
Thickness Tolerances, for the Thickness and Widths Given,
Over and Under, mm
Specified
Width (w ), mm
Thickness,
50 to 150, incl Over 150 to 300, incl Over 300 to 600, excl
mm
w # 125 125 < w # 250 250 < w < 600
Thickness TolerancesA
0.15 0.010 0.015 0.020
0.25 0.015 0.020 0.025
0.50 0.025 0.030 0.035
0.75 0.030 0.040 0.050
1.00 0.030 0.040 0.050
1.25 0.035 0.045 0.050
1.50 0.040 0.050 0.060
1.75 0.050 0.060 0.070
2.00 0.050 0.060 0.070
2.50 0.050 0.070 0.080
3.00 0.060 0.070 0.090
4.00 0.070 0.070 0.090
4.99 0.070 0.070 0.090
A
Thickness tolerances given in mm unless otherwise indicated.
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TABLE A3.2 Permitted Variations in Width of Cold-rolled, Narrow,
Coil-processed Product in Coils and Cut Lengths for Edge No. 3A
Specified Width Tolerance, Over and Under,
Thickness, for Thickness and Width Given, mm
B
mm w # 40 40 < w # 125 125 < w # 250 250 < w # 600
0.25 0.085 0.10 0.125 0.50
0.50 0.10 0.125 0.15 0.50
1.00 0.125 0.125 0.20 0.50
1.50 0.125 0.15 0.25 0.50
2.50 ... 0.20 0.30 0.50
3.00 ... 0.25 0.30 0.60
4.00 ... 0.25 0.40 0.60
4.99 ... 0.40 0.50 0.60
A
For tolerances applicable to narrow product with Edge No. 1 or No. 5, see Table
A3.22.
B
For specified thickness other than those shown, the tolerances for the next
higher thickness shall apply.

TABLE A3.3 Permitted Variations in Length of Cold-rolled,

Narrow, Coil-processed Products as Cut Lengths
Specified Length, mm Tolerances, mm
#1500 +3, −0
>1500, #4000 +5, −0
>4000, #6000 +8, −0

TABLE A3.4 Permitted Variations in Flatness of Cold-rolled,

Narrow, Coil-processed Product as Cut Lengths
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 A3.8, unless otherwise
agreed upon by seller and purchaser and specified in the purchase order.

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 toler-
ances for the next higher thickness shall apply.
Permitted Variation, Over and Under, mm,
Specified
for Specified Width (w ), w in mm
Thickness, mm
w # 1000 1000 < w # 1300 1300 < w # 2100
0.30 0.03 ... ...
0.40 0.04 0.04 ...
0.50 0.045 0.05 ...
0.60 0.05 0.05 ...
0.80 0.05 0.05 ...
1.00 0.055 0.06 0.07
1.20 0.08 0.08 0.08
1.50 0.08 0.08 0.10
2.00 0.10 0.10 0.11
2.50 0.10 0.11 0.13
3.00 0.13 0.13 0.15
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4.00 0.17 0.17 0.17

5.00 0.17 0.17 0.19
6.00 0.17 0.20 0.23
8.00 0.17 0.22 0.25

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TABLE A3.6 Permitted Variations in Width of Cold-rolled, Wide, Coil-processed Product as Cut Lengths (Not Resquared) and Coil
Specified Thickness, Permitted Variation in Width, mm, for Specified Width (w ), mm
mmA 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
For specified thicknesses other than those shown, the tolerances for the next higher thickness shall apply.

TABLE A3.7 Permitted Variations in Length of Cold-rolled, Wide,

Coil-processed Product as Cut Lengths Not Resquared
Specified Length (L), Tolerance, mm
mm Over Under
#2000 5 0
>2000 0.0025 × L 0

TABLE A3.8 Permitted Variations in Flatness of Cold-rolled, Wide,

Coil-processed Product as Cut Lengths
Not Specified to Stretcher-Leveled Standard of FlatnessA
Specified Specified Flatness
Thickness, mm Width, mm ToleranceB , mm
<1.50 <1500 10
$1500 12
$1.50 <1500 10
$1500 12
Stretcher-Leveled Standard of FlatnessC
Specified Specified Specified Flatness
Thickness, mm Width, mm Length, mm Tolerance,B mm
#4.99 <1200 <2400 4
$2400 7
$1200 <2400 7
$2400 7
2xx and 3xx Series Specified to 1⁄4 and 1⁄2 Hard Tempers
Flatness
Specified Specified
Tolerance,B mm
Thickness, mm Width, mm 1⁄4 Hard 1⁄2 Hard

#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
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 A3.9 Permitted Variations in Thickness of Hot-rolled, TABLE A3.10 Permitted Variations in Width of Hot-rolled, Narrow,
Narrow, Flat-rolled, Coil-processed Product as Cut Lengths and Flat-rolled, Coil-processed Product as Cut Lengths and Coil
Coil Tolerances for variations of width of hot-rolled, narrow, coil-processed product
Tolerances for variations of thickness of hot-rolled, narrow, coil-processed as cut lengths and coil shall be identical to the tolerances for hot-rolled, wide,
product as cut lengths and coil shall be identical to the tolerances for hot-rolled, coil-processed product as listed in Table A3.14, unless otherwise agreed upon
wide, coil-processed product as listed in Table A3.13, unless otherwise agreed by seller and purchaser and specified in the purchase order.
upon by seller and purchaser and specified in the purchase order.
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TABLE A3.11 Permitted Variations in Length of Hot-rolled, TABLE A3.16 Permitted Variations in Flatness of Hot-rolled, Wide,
Narrow, Coil-processed Product as Cut Lengths Coil-processed Product as Cut Lengths
Tolerances for variations of length of hot-rolled, narrow, coil-processed Not Specified to Stretcher-Leveled Standard of Flatness
product as cut lengths shall be identical to the tolerances for hot-rolled, wide, Specified Thickness Specified Width Flatness
coil-processed product as listed in Table A3.15, unless otherwise agreed upon (t ), mm (w ), mm Tolerance,A mm
by seller and purchaser and specified in the purchase order. t<5 w < 900 13
900 # w < 1500 19
w $ 1500 26
TABLE A3.12 Permitted Variations in Flatness of Hot-rolled, t$5 w < 1500 23
1500 # w < 1800 30
Narrow, Flat-rolled, Coil-processed Product as Cut Lengths
w $ 1800 38
Tolerances for variations of flatness of hot-rolled, narrow, coil-processed Stretcher-Leveled Standard of Flatness
product as cut lengths shall be identical to the tolerances for hot-rolled, wide, Specified Thickness Specified Width Specified Length Flatness
coil-processed product as listed in Table A3.16, unless otherwise agreed upon (t ), mm (w ), mm (L), mm Tolerance,A mm
by seller and purchaser and specified in the purchase order. t # 13 w < 1200 L < 2400 4
L $ 2400 7
w $ 1200 L < 2400 7
TABLE A3.13 Permitted Variations in Thickness of Hot-rolled, L $ 2400 7
Wide, Coil-processed Product as Coil and Cut Lengths A
Maximum deviation from a horizontal flat surface.

NOTE 1—Thickness measurements are taken at least 10 mm from the

edge of the product.
TABLE A3.17 Permitted Variations in Thickness of Hot-rolled
NOTE 2—For specified thicknesses other than those shown, the toler- Plate Mill Plate (Quarto Plate)A,B
ances for the next higher thickness shall apply.
NOTE 1—For specified thicknesses other than those shown, the toler-
Permitted Variations of Thickness, mm, Over and ances for the next higher thickness shall apply.
Under, Except as Indicated Otherwise, for Specified
Specified Thickness, mm Width (w) Width (w ), mm
Specified 2100 3000
w # 1500 w > 1500
Thickness, w < 2100 #w< #w< w $ 3600
2.0 0.18 0.25 mm 3000 3600
2.25 0.20 0.27 C
Tolerance Over Specified Thickness, mm
2.5 0.23 0.30 5 1.35 1.75 ... ...
3.0 0.25 0.33 8 1.15 1.30 2.15 ...
3.5 0.30 0.33 10 1.15 1.30 2.15 ...
5.0 –0.25, +0.47 –0.25, +0.51 20 1.40 1.55 2.15 2.30
6.0 –0.25, +0.51 –0.25, +0.51 25 1.55 1.65 2.15 2.55
8.0 –0.25, +0.75 –0.25, +0.75 50 1.80 1.90 2.40 2.95
>8.0 –0.25, +0.75 –0.25, +0.75 75 3.20 3.80 4.45 5.10
100 3.75 4.00 5.00 5.70
150 4.50 5.00 8.50 9.00
200 6.00 6.50 9.00 11.0
TABLE A3.14 Permitted Variations in Width of Hot-rolled, Wide, 250 8.00 8.50 11.0 14.0
Coil-processed Product as Cut Lengths (Not Resquared) and Coil A
Thickness is measured along the original longitudinal edges of the as-produced
Tolerance on Width, mm, for plate at least 10 mm but not more than 75 mm from the edge.
Specified Dimension, mm
Trimmed Edges B
For circles, the over thickness tolerances in this table apply to the diameter of the
Thickness (t ), mm Width (w ), mm Over Under 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
<5.00 w < 1200 2 0
ranges shown. For plates up to 250 mm, incl, in thickness, the tolerance under the
w $ 1200 6 0
specified thickness is 0.30 mm.
5.00 < t # 10.00 w < 1200 4 0 C
The tolerance over specified thickness in the area more than 75 mm in from the
w $ 1200 9 0
longitudinal edges of the plate at the mill produced width shall not exceed twice the
>10.00 w < 1200 6 0
tabular tolerance.
w $ 1200 12 0

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

TABLE A3.15 Permitted Variations in Length of Hot-rolled, Wide,
Rectangular Sheared Plate Mill Plates (Quarto Plates)
Coil-processed Product as Cut Lengths Not Resquared
Specified Width (w ), mm Tolerances, Over and Under, mm
Specified Length Tolerance, mm w < 2000 +15, −0
(L), mm Over Under 2000 # w < 3000 +20, −0
L < 3000 (0.005 × L) 0 w $ 3000 +25, −0
3000 # L # 6000 0
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TABLE A3.19 Permitted Variations in Length for Hot-rolled TABLE A3.23 Permitted Variations in Width and Length for Hot-
Sheared Rectangular Plate Mill Plates (Quarto Plates) rolled and Cold-rolled Resquared Coil-processed Product
Nominal Length (L), mm Tolerances, Over and Under, mm
(Stretcher Leveled Standard of Flatness)
L < 4000 +20, −0
NOTE 1—Polished sheets with Finishes No. 4 and higher are produced
4000 # L < 6000 +30, −0
6000 # L < 8000 +40, −0
to tolerances given in this table.
8000 # L < 10 000 +50, −0 Width and Length
Specified Dimensions, mm
10 000 # L < 15 000 +75, −0 Tolerance, mm
15 000 # L < 20 000 +100, −0 Thickness Width Length Over Under
Under 3.30 Up to 1200 Up to 3000 2 0
1200 and over 3000 and over 3 0
TABLE A3.20 Permitted Variations in Flatness of Plate Mill Plate 3.30 and over All All 7 0
(Quarto Plate)

NOTE 1—Tolerances in this table apply to any length, not necessarily TABLE A3.24 Permitted Variations in Abrasive Cutting Width and
the rolling direction, up to 36 in. [914 mm] and to any 36 in. [914 mm] of Length for Plates
longer lengths in the plane of the plate measured while the plate rests on
a flat surface with the concavity of the curvature upward. Tolerance over Specified Width and Length,A mm
Specified Thickness, [mm]
Width Length
NOTE 2—If the longer dimension is under 36 in. [914 mm], the
Up to 25, incl 3.2 3.2
tolerance is not greater than 1⁄4 in. [6.4 mm]. 25 to 50, incl 4.8 4.8
NOTE 3—For plates with specified minimum yield strengths of 35 ksi 50 to 75, incl 6.4 6.4
75 to 100, inclB 7.9 7.9
[240 MPa] or more, the permitted variations are increased to 11⁄2 times the
A
amounts shown. 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
NOTE 4—For specified thicknesses other than those shown, the toler- included in the table; consult producer.
ances for the next higher thickness shall apply.
Specified Thickness (t ), Flatness Tolerance for Thicknesses
in. [mm] Given, in. [mm] TABLE A3.25 Permitted Variations in Diameter for Hot-rolled and
5 0.40 [10] Cold-rolled Coil-processed Product as Sheared Circles
10 3⁄8 [9.5]
Tolerance Over Specified Diameter
15 5⁄16 [7.9]
Specified
(No Tolerance Under), mm
20 5⁄16 [7.9] Thickness,
Diameters Diameters 600 Diameters
25 5⁄16 [7.9] mm
Under 600 to 1200 incl Over 1200
50 1⁄4 [6.4]
Under 1.50 2 3 5
150 1⁄4 [6.4]
1.50 to 2.50 excl 3 4 6
>150 1⁄4 [6.4]
2.50 and thicker 4 5 7

TABLE A3.21 Cold-rolled Products, Processed Without Coiling

TABLE A3.26 Permitted Variations in Diameter for Circular Plates
Tolerances for cold-rolled products processed without coiling shall be identical Taken From Hot-rolled Product Processed With or Without
to the tolerances for hot-rolled products processed without coiling as listed in Coiling
Table A3.17, unless otherwise agreed upon by seller and purchaser and
specified in the purchase order. NOTE 1—For specific diameters other than those shown, the tolerance
for the next higher diameter shall apply.
Tolerance Over Specified Diameter for Given Diameter
Specified
TABLE A3.22 Permitted Variations in Width for Cold-rolled and Thickness,A mm
Diameter,
Narrow, Coil-processed Product in Coils and Cut Lengths for Thickness of Plate
mm
Edge No. 1 or 5 To 10, excl 10 to 15, excl 15 and over
1500 and under 7 10 13
Width Tolerance for 2100 8 13 16
Specified Thickness and Width Given, 2700 10 11 15
Width, mm Thickness, mm mm
Edge No. 4500 11 15 18
Over Under A
No tolerance under.
1 and 5 under 10 1.50 and under 0.13 0.13
1 and 5 10 to 20, excl 2.50 and under 0.13 0.13
1 and 5 20 to 100, excl 3.00 and under 0.13 0.13
5 100 to 300, excl 0.20 to 3.00, incl 0.25 0.25
5 300 to 600, excl 0.40 to 2.60, incl 0.25 0.25
5 600 and over 0.60 to 2.00, incl 0.40 0.40
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TABLE A3.27 Torch Cutting TolerancesA and Recommended
Cleanup Allowance for Rectangular Plates, Circles, Rings, and
Sketches
Cleanup
Tolerance, mm
AllowanceB
Specified Thickness, mm
Outside Inside Per Edge,
Diameter Diameter mm
51 and under +10, –0 –10, +0 ±6
Over 51 to 76 incl +13, –0 –13, +0 ±10
Over 76 to 152 incl +19, –0 –19, +0 ±13
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 A3.28 Permitted Variations in Weight for Hot-rolled and

Cold-rolled Sheets
Any item of five sheets or less, and weigh 100 kg or less
estimated to weigh 100 kg or less,
may actually weigh 10 % over the
theoretical weight
Any item of more than five sheets and weigh more than 100 kg
estimated to weigh more than 100 kg,
may actually weigh 71⁄2 % over the
theoretical weight
Chromium-manganese-nickel 7.82 kg/m2/mm thick
Chromium-nickel 8.07 kg/m2/mm thick
Chromium 7.92 kg/m2/mm thick

TABLE A3.29 Permitted Variations in Camber for Cold-rolled

Narrow Coil-processed Product in Coils and Cut LengthsA
Specified Width, mm Tolerance Per Unit Length of Any 2400 mm
To 40, incl 13
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.

TABLE A3.30 Permitted Variations in Camber for Hot-rolled and

Cold-rolled Wide Coil-processed Product as Cut Lengths Not
Resquared and Cold-rolled Wide Coil-processed Product as
CoilsA
Specified Width, mm Tolerance per Unit Length of Any 2400 mm, mm
600 to 900, excl 4
900 and over 3
A
Camber is the greatest 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 sheet edge and the
straightedge.
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A4. REQUIREMENTS FOR INTRODUCTION OF NEW MATERIALS

A4.1 New materials may be proposed for inclusion in A4.1.3 The application shall be accompanied by test data as
specifications referencing this specification subject to the required by the applicable specification. Test data from a
following conditions: minimum of three test lots, as defined by the specification, each
A4.1.1 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 A4.1.4 The application shall provide recommendations for
that has jurisdiction over that specification.
all requirements appearing in the applicable 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 A4.1.5 The application shall state whether the new grade is
grade to be included in the applicable specification. covered by patent.

A5. REQUIREMENTS FOR INTRODUCTION OF MATERIALS FROM OTHER A01 OR B02.07 SPECIFICATIONS

A5.1 Wrought materials that are already covered by another A5.1.2 The chemical requirements, the specified mechani-
A01 or B02.07 specification may be proposed for inclusion in cal properties, and the heat treatment requirements of the grade
specifications referencing this specification of general require- being added shall be the same as those for the grade in the A01
ments subject to the following conditions: or A01.17 specification in which the grade is presently covered.
A5.1.1 Application for the addition of a grade that is A5.1.3 The application shall provide recommendations for
already covered in another A01 or A01.17 specification shall be all requirements appearing in the applicable specification.
made to the chair of the subcommittee that has jurisdiction over A5.1.4 The application shall state whether or not the grade
that the specification to which the grade is to be added. is covered by patent.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(A480/A480M – 23) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved Sept. 1, 2023.)

(1) Removed reference to MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-163 in

25.2.

Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(A480/A480M – 22a) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved March 1, 2023.)

(1) Added UNS designation S31740 to Note 5, 18.2.1, and

Table A1.2.

Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(A480/A480M – 22) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved Sept. 1, 2022.)
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(1) Revised Terminology (Section 3) to comply with Form and

Style Manual.

Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(A480/A480M – 20a) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved May 1, 2022.)

(1) Added reference to A1084 in 2.1, 18.3, and 19.1.8.

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