SPECIFICATION FOR GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

FOR FLAT-ROLLED STAINLESS AND HEAT-

RESISTING STEEL PLATE, SHEET, AND STRIP

SA-480 /SA-480M

(Identical with ASTM Specification A 480 /A 480M-96 except that certification is mandatory and clarified heat treatment require- 98
ments in 12.1.)

1. Scope A 176 Specification for Stainless and Heat-Resisting

Chromium Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip
1.1 This specification covers a group of general
A 240/A 240M Specification for Heat-Resisting Chro-
requirements that, unless otherwise specified in the
mium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate,
purchase order or in an individual specification, shall
Sheet, and Strip for Pressure Vessels
apply to rolled steel plate, sheet, and strip, under
A 262 Practices for Detecting Susceptibility to Intergran-
each of the following specifications issued by ASTM:
ular Attack in Austenitic Stainless Steels
Specifications A 167, A 176, A 240/A 240M, A 263,
A 263 Specification for Corrosion-Resisting Chromium
A 264, A 265, A 666, A 693, A 793, and A 895.
Steel-Clad Plate, Sheet, and Strip
1.2 In case of any conflicting requirements, the A 264 Specification for Stainless Chromium-Nickel
requirements of the purchase order, the individual mate- Steel-Clad Plate, Sheet and Strip
rial specification, and this general specification shall A 265 Specification for Nickel and Nickel-Base Alloy-
prevail in the sequence named. Clad Steel Plate
A 342 Test Methods for Permeability of Feebly Magnetic
1.3 The values stated in either inch-pound units or Materials
SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. A 370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Test-
Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The ing of Steel Products
values stated in each system are not exact equivalents; A 666 Specification for Austenitic Stainless Steel Sheet,
therefore, each system must be used independently of Strip, Plate, and Flat Bar
the other. Combining values from the two systems may A 693 Specification for Precipitation-Hardening Stainless
result in nonconformance with the specification. and Heat-Resisting Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip
1.4 This specification and the applicable material A 700 Practices for Packaging, Marking, and Loading
specifications are expressed in both inch-pound and SI Methods for Steel Products for Domestic Shipment
units. However, unless the order specifies the applicable A 751 Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology for
“M” specification designation (SI units), the material Chemical Analysis of Steel Products
shall be furnished in inch-pound units. A 763 Practices for Detecting Susceptibility to Intergran-
ular Attack in Ferritic Stainless Steels
A 793 Specification for Rolled Floor Plate, Stainless Steel
A 895 Specification for Free-Machining Stainless Steel
2. Referenced Documents
Plate, Sheet, and Strip
2.1 ASTM Standards: A 923 Test Methods for Detecting Detrimental Interme-
A 167 Specification for Stainless and Heat-Resisting tallic Phases in Wrought Duplex Austenitic/Ferritic
Chromium-Nickel Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip Stainless Steels

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E 112 Test Methods for Determining the Average 4.1.3 Condition (hot-rolled, cold-rolled, annealed,
Grain Size heat-treated),
E 140 Hardness Conversion Tables for Metals (Relation-
ship Among Brinell Hardness, Vickers Hardness, 4.1.4 Finish (see Section 8 for Sheet, Section 9
Rockwell Hardness, Rockwell Superficial Hardness, for Strip, and Section 10 for Plates). In the case of
Knoop Hardness, and Scleroscope Hardness) polished finishes, specify whether one or both sides
are to be polished,
2.2 Federal Standard:
Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies) 4.1.5 Temper (if the applicable material specifica-
tion requires this detail),
2.3 Military Standards:
MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage 4.1.6 Form (plate, sheet, or strip),
MIL-STD-163 Steel Mill Products, Preparation for Ship- 4.1.7 Dimensions (thickness, width, length),
ment and Storage
4.1.7.1 Thickness shall be ordered to decimal 98
2.4 AIAG Standard: or fractional thickness. The use of the gage number
B-5 Primary Metals Identification Tag Application is discouraged as being an archaic term of limited
Standard usefulness not having general agreement on meaning.
98 2.5 ANSI Standard: The gage number shall not be a basis for rejection.
Accredited Standards Committee X12, (ANSI ASC X12) 4.1.7.2 Thickness, width, and length, when appli- 98
cable, should be ordered in the same units, for example,
0.060 in. by 48 in. by 120 in. (1.52 mm by 1219 mm
3. Terminology by 3048 mm).
3.1 Definitions: 4.1.8 Edge, strip only (see Section 11 for Cold-
3.1.1 Plate, sheet, strip, and cold work as used Rolled Strip),
in this specification apply to the following: 4.1.9 Type, refer to the applicable material specifi-
3.1.1.1 plate — material 3⁄
in. [5.00 mm] and cation,
16
over in thickness and over 10 in. [250 mm] in width. 4.1.10 Specification designation and date of issue,
Finishes for plate are actually shown in Section 10.
4.1.11 Additions to specification or special require-
3.1.1.2 sheet — material under 3⁄16 in. [5.00 mm] ments,
in thickness and 24 in. [600 mm] and over in width.
Finishes for sheet are actually shown in Section 8. 4.1.12 Restrictions (if desired) on methods for
determining yield strength (see appropriate footnote
3.1.1.3 strip — cold-rolled material under 3⁄16 to mechanical properties table of the basic material
in. [5.00 mm] in thickness and under 24 in. [600 mm] specification),
in width. Finishes are detailed in Section 9 for strip,
and strip edges in Section 11 for Cold-Rolled Strip. 4.1.13 Marking requirements (see Section 21),
4.1.14 Preparation for delivery (see Section 21), and
3.1.1.4 cold work — the changing of mechanical
properties by work hardening. 4.1.15 Magnetic permeability test (when required).
Refer to Section 16.
NOTE 1 — A typical ordering description is as follows: 200 pieces,
4. Ordering Information stainless steel sheets, 0.060 in. by 48 in. by 120 in., Type 410 No.
2B finish, ASTM A 176-XX.
98 4.1 It is the responsibility of the purchaser to specify
all requirements that are necessary for material ordered
under this specification. Such requirements may include,
but are not limited to, the following: 5. Process

4.1.1 Quantity (weight and number of pieces), 5.1 The steel shall be manufactured/produced by the
following or as specified in the applicable material
4.1.2 Name of material (stainless steel), specification.

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5.1.1 The steel shall be made by one of the 8. Finish for Sheet
following processes: electric-arc, electric-induction, or
8.1 The types of finish available on sheet products are:
other suitable processes.
8.1.1 No. 1 Finish — Hot-rolled, annealed, and
5.1.2 If a specific type of melting is required by the descaled.
purchaser, it shall be so specified on the purchase order.
8.2.1 No. 2D Finish — Cold-rolled, dull finish.
6. Heat Analysis 8.1.3 No. 2B Finish — Cold-rolled, bright finish.
6.1 An analysis of each heat shall be made by 8.1.3.1 Bright Annealed Finish — A bright cold-
the steel producer to determine the percentages of the rolled finish retained by final annealing in a controlled
elements specified in the applicable material specifica- atmosphere furnace.
tion. This analysis shall be made from a test sample
taken during the pouring of the melt, or from the in- 8.1.4 No. 3 Finish — Intermediate polished finish,
process product later in the manufacturing flow. The one or both sides.
chemical composition thus determined shall conform 8.1.5 No. 4 Finish — General purpose polished
to the applicable material specification. finish, one or both sides.
6.2 Methods and practices relating to chemical 8.1.6 No. 6 Finish — Dull satin finish, Tampico
analysis shall be in accordance with Test Methods, brushed, one or both sides.
Practices, and Terminology A 751.
8.1.7 No. 7 Finish — High luster finish.
6.3 The steel shall not contain an unspecified 8.1.8 No. 8 Finish — Mirror finish.
element for the ordered grade to the extent that the
steel conforms to the requirements of another grade 8.1.9 TR Finish — Cold-worked to obtain specified
for which that element is a specified element having properties.
a required minimum content. For this requirement, a NOTE 2 — Explanation of Sheet Finishes:
grade is defined as an alloy described individually and
identified by its own UNS designation in a table of No. 1 — This finish is produced by hot rolling to specified thickness
chemical requirements within this specification or any followed by annealing and descaling. It is generally used in industrial
specification listed within the scope as being covered applications, such as for heat and corrosion resistance, where smooth-
ness of finished is not of particular importance.
by this specification.
No. 2D — Produced on either hand sheet mills or continuous mills
by cold rolling to specified thickness, annealing, and descaling. The
dull finish may result from the descaling or pickling operation or
may be developed by a final light cold-rolled pass on dull rolls.
7. Product Analysis The dull finish is favorable for retention of lubricants on the surface
in deep drawing operations. This finish is generally used in forming
7.1 Product analysis (formerly check analysis) may deep-drawn articles which may be polished after fabrication.
be made by the purchaser to verify the identity of the
finished material representing each heat or lot. Such No. 2B — Commonly produced the same as 2D, except that the
annealed and descaled sheet receives a final light cold-rolled pass
analysis may be made by any of the commonly accepted on polished rolls. This is a general purpose cold-rolled finish. It is
methods that will positively identify the material. commonly used for all but exceptionally difficult deep drawing
applications. This finish is more readily polished than No. 1 or No.
2D Finish.
7.2 The chemical composition determined in accord-
ance with 7.1 shall conform to the limits of the material
Bright Annealed Finish is a bright cold-rolled highly reflective finish
specification within the tolerances of Table A1.1, unless retained by final annealing in a controlled atmosphere furnace. The
otherwise specified in the applicable material specifica- purpose of the atmosphere is to prevent scaling or oxidation during
tion or the purchase order. The allowable variation of annealing. The atmosphere is usually comprised of either dry hydrogen
or a mixture of dry hydrogen and dry nitrogen (sometimes known
a particular element in a single sample for product as dissociated ammonia).
analysis may be either above or below the specified
range. However, percentages must exhibit the same No. 3 — For use as a finish-polished surface or as a semifinished-
tendencies in all samples; that is, the several determina- polished surface when it is required to receive subsequent finishing
operations following fabrication. Where sheet or articles made from
tions of any individual element in a heat may not vary it will not be subjected to additional finishing or polishing operations,
both above and below the specified range. No. 4 finish is recommended.

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No. 4 — Widely used for restaurant equipment, kitchen equipment, No. 2 — This finish has a smoother and more reflective surface,
store fronts, dairy equipment, etc. Following initial grinding with the appearance of which varies with composition. This is a general
coarser abrasives, sheets are generally finished last with abrasives purpose finish, widely used for household and automotive trim,
approximately 120 to 150 grit. tableware, utensils, trays, etc.

No. 6 — Has a lower reflectivity than No. 4 finish. It is produced Bright Annealed Finish — See Note 2.
by Tampico brushing No. 4 finish sheets in a medium of abrasive
and oil. It is used for architectural applications and ornamentation TR Finish — See Note 2.
where high luster is undesirable; it is also used effectively to contrast
with brighter finishes.

No. 7 — Has a high degree of reflectivity. It is produced by buffing

10. Finish for Plates
a finely ground surface, but the grit lines are not removed. It is
chiefly used for architectural or ornamental purposes.
10.1 The types of finish available on plates are:
10.1.1 Hot-Rolled or Cold-Rolled, and Annealed
No. 8 — The most reflective finish that is commonly produced. It
is obtained by polishing with successively finer abrasives and buffing
or Heat Treated — Scale not removed, an intermediate
extensively with very fine buffing rouges. The surface is essentially finish. Use of plates in this condition is generally
free of grit lines from preliminary grinding operations. This finish confined to heat-resisting applications. Scale impairs
is most widely used for press plate, as well as for small mirrors
and reflectors.
corrosion resistance.

TR Finish — The finish of products resulting from cold-working an

10.1.2 Hot-Rolled or Cold Rolled, and Annealed
annealed and descaled or bright-annealed product sufficiently to or Heat Treated, and Blast Cleaned or Pickled —
obtain mechanical properties higher than that normally obtained. Condition and finish commonly preferred for corrosion-
Appearance will vary depending upon the amount of cold work
required and the alloy ordered.
resisting and most heat-resisting applications, essentially
a No. 1 Finish.
8.1.10 Sheets can be produced with one or two 10.1.3 Hot-Rolled or Cold-Rolled, and Annealed
sides polished. When polished on one side only, the or Heat Treated, and Surface Cleaned and Polished —
other side may be rough ground in order to obtain the Polish finish is generally No. 4 Finish.
necessary flatness.
10.1.4 Hot-Rolled or Cold-Rolled, and Annealed
or Heat Treated, and Descaled, and Temper Passed —
9. Finish for Strip Smoother finish for specialized applications.

9.1 The various types of finish procurable on cold- 10.1.5 Hot-Rolled or Cold-Rolled, and Annealed
rolled strip products are: or Heat Treated, and Descaled; and Cold-Rolled, and
Annealed or Heat Treated, and Descaled, and Option-
9.1.1 No. 1 Finish — Cold-rolled to specified ally Temper Passed — Smooth finish with greater
thickness, annealed, and descaled. freedom from surface imperfections than in 10.1.4.
9.1.2 No. 2 Finish — Same as No. 1 Finish,
followed by a final light cold-roll pass, generally on
highly polished rolls. 11. Edges for Cold-Rolled Strip

9.1.3 Bright Annealed Finish — A bright cold- 11.1 The types of edges available on strip prod-
rolled finish retained by final annealing in a controlled ucts are:
atmosphere furnace. 11.1.1 No. 1 Edge — A rolled edge, either round
9.1.4 TR Finish — Cold-worked to obtain specified or square as specified.
properties. 11.1.2 No. 3 Edge — An edge produced by slitting.
9.1.5 Polished Finish — Stainless steel strip is 11.1.3 No. 5 Edge — An approximately square
also available in polished finishes such as No. 3 and edge produced by rolling or filing after slitting.
No. 4, which are explained in Note 2.
NOTE 3 — Explanation of Strip Finishes:
12. Heat Treatment
No. 1 — Appearance of this finish varies from dull gray matte finish
to a fairly reflective surface, depending largely upon composition. 12.1 The heat treatments shown in Table A1.2 and
This finish is used for severely drawn or formed parts, as well as
for applications where the brighter No. 2 Finish is not required, described in this section are to be followed unless
such as parts for heat resistance. otherwise specified in the applicable material specifica-

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tion. Heat treatment thermal cycles shall be separate 12.4 Martensitic and Ferritic Types:
from other processing cycles.
12.4.1 The chromium steels (S32803, 400 Series,
12.2 Austenitic Types: S40945, S41045, S41050, S41500, S44400, S44635,
S44660, S44700, S44735, S44800, XM-27, and XM-
12.2.1 The material shall be solution annealed 33) shall be heat treated in such a manner as to
to meet the mechanical property requirements of the satisfy all the requirements for mechanical and bending
applicable material specification unless otherwise stated properties specified in the applicable material specifica-
in the material specification. tion and (except for 400 series, S41050, and S41500)
12.2.2 Except as indicated in Table A1.2, Series to provide for adequate resistance to intergranular attack.
300, XM-15, S30415, S30815, S31725, S31726, and 12.4.2 For S41500, heat to 1750°F [955°C] mini-
S32615 austenitic chromium-nickel steels, when speci- mum, air cool to 200°F [93°C] or lower prior to any
fied on the purchase order, shall be capable of meeting optional intermediate temper and prior to the final
the test for resistance to intergranular corrosion specified temper. The final temper shall be between 1050°F
in 15.2. [566°C] and 1150°F [621°C].
12.2.3 For grades stabilized with titanium or colum-
bium, refer to Note 4.
13. Test Specimens
NOTE 4 — Solution-annealing temperatures above 1950°F [1066°C]
may impair the resistance to intergranular corrosion after subsequent 13.1 Tension Test:
exposure to sensitizing conditions in the stabilized grades, Types
309Cb, 309HCb, 310Cb, 310HCb, 316Ti, 316Cb, 321, 321H, 347, 13.1.1 Tension test specimens shall be taken from
347H, 348, and 348H. When intergranular corrosion is of concern, finished material and shall be selected in either or both
the purchaser should specify the corrosion test of 15.2 (to be
conducted on sensitized specimens). The manufacturer may, may if longitudinal and transverse direction. The tension test
necessary, use a lower temperature resolution anneal or a stabilization specimen shall conform to the appropriate sections of
anneal after a high temperature solution anneal in order to meet Test Methods and Definitions A 370, unless otherwise
corrosion test requirements. Consideration should be given to the
corrosive media before using a stabilization anneal at less than specified in the applicable material specification or
1800°F [982°C], as such treatment may not be equally effective for agreed upon by the seller and the purchaser.
all media.
13.1.2 The testing speed between the yield strength
and the fracture of the specimen shall be conducted
12.2.4 For the stabilized H types, it is noted that
at a constant strain rate between 1⁄8 in. [3.18 mm] and
the heat treatment requirements shown in Table A1.2 1⁄ in. [12.70 mm] inclusive, per inch [25.40 mm] of
2
differ as a function of whether the material was cold
gage length per minute, or at a crosshead speed that
worked or hot finished.
will give a strain rate within this range. For the purposes
12.2.4.1 As evidence that the materials are ade- of this specification, the rate of strain may be determined
quately solution annealed 309H, 309HCb, 310H, and by a strain-rate pacer, indicator, or controller, or by
310HCb shall exhibit a grain size of six or coarser as dividing the unit elongation by the elapsed time from
determined in accordance with Test Methods E 112. yield strength to fracture.

12.2.5 The chromium-manganese-nickel types 13.2 Hardness Test—Hardness tests may be made
(201, 202, S20103, S20400, S20153, S21800, XM-17, on the grip ends of the tension specimens before they
XM-18, XM-19, XM-29, and XM-31) shall be solution are subjected to the tension test.
annealed to meet the mechanical property requirements 13.3 Bend Test:
of the applicable material specification and, to exhibit
adequate resistance to intergranular corrosion (see 15.2). 13.3.1 Bend test specimens (when required) shall
For S20161, the heat treatment is specified in Table be taken from finished material and shall be selected in
A1.2. the transverse direction or as indicated in the applicable
material specification or as agreed upon by the seller
12.2.5.1 Note that some of these types may and the purchaser. In the case of transverse bend test
contain high carbon content that can adversely affect specimens, the axis of bend shall be parallel to the
resistance to intergranular corrosion. direction of rolling.
12.3 Duplex Types — The duplex types shall be 13.3.2 Bend test specimens from sheet and strip
solution annealed in accordance with Table A1.2. product shall be the full thickness of the material and

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approximately 1 in. [25.4 mm] in width. The edges of shown in the applicable material specification; or as
the test specimen may be rounded to a radius equal shown as follows:
to one half the specimen thickness.
13.4.1 Material up to and including 3⁄8 in. [9.5
13.3.3 The width of strip for which bend tests mm] in thickness shall be bent over a piece (or pieces)
can be made is subject to practical limitations on the of flat stock that has the same nominal thickness of
length of the bend test specimen. For narrow strip, the the material being tested (1T), allowing the test material
following widths can be tested: to form its natural curvature.

Minimum Strip Width 13.4.2 Material over 3⁄8 in. [9.5 mm] and up to
and Minimum Specimen and including 1 in. [25.4 mm] in thickness shall be
Length for Bend bent over a piece (or pieces) of flat stock equalling
Strip Thickness, in. [mm] Tests, in. [mm]
two times the thickness of the material being tested
0.100 [2.5 mm] and under 1⁄ [2.7 mm]
2 (2T), allowing the test material to form its natural
Over 0.100 [2.5 mm] to
0.140 [3.5 mm], excl.
1 [25.4 mm] curvature.
0.140 [3.5 mm] and over 11⁄2 [38.1 mm]

Bend test specimens may be of any suitable length

over the specified minimum lengths. 14. Number of Tests

13.3.4 Bend test specimens taken from plates shall 14.1 Unless otherwise specified by the applicable
be in full thickness of the material up to and including material specification or by agreement between the
1⁄ in. [12.7 mm] in thickness, of suitable length, and seller and the purchaser, the following number of tests
2
between 1 and 2 in. [25.4 and 50.8 mm] in width. are to be performed.
The sheared edges may be removed to a depth of at 14.1.1 In the case of plate, sheet, and strip produced
least 1⁄8 in. [3.2 mm] and the sides may be smoothed in coil form, two or more hardness tests (one from
with a file. The corners of the cross section of the each end of the coil); one bend test, when required;
specimen may be broken with a file, but no appreciable one permeability test, when required; and one or more
rounding of the corners may be permitted. tension tests shall be made on specimens taken from
13.3.5 In the case of plates over 1⁄2 in. [12.7 mm] each coil. If the hardness difference between the two
in thickness, bend test specimens, machined to 1 in. ends of the coil exceeds 5 HRB, or equivalent, or if
[25.4 mm] nominal width by 1⁄2 in. [12.7 mm] nominal the material is temper rolled, tensile properties must
thickness and at least 6 in. [152.4 mm] in length, may be determined on both coil ends.
be used. One surface, to be the outside surface in 14.1.2 In the case of plate, sheet, or strip produced
bending, shall be the original surface of the plate; in cut lengths, one tension test; two tension tests if
however, surface preparation by light grinding is permit- the material is temper rolled (one tension test for single
ted. The edges may be rounded to a 1⁄16 in. [1.6 mm] piece lots); one bend test when required, and one or
radius. When permitted by agreement between the seller more hardness tests shall be made on each 100 or less
and the purchaser, the cross section may be modified pieces of the same heat and nominal thickness rolled
to 1⁄2 in. [12.7 mm] nominal square. separately or continuously and heat treated within the
13.3.6 In the case of plates over 1 in. [25.4 mm] same operating period, either as a lot or continuously.
in thickness, bend tests must be agreed upon between NOTE 5 — The term continuously, as applied to heat treatment, is
the seller and the purchaser. meant to describe a heat-treating operation in which one cut length
follows another through the furnace. Interspersement of different
13.3.7 The bend test specimen shall withstand cold melts is permissible if they are of approximately the same nominal
thickness and are heat treated in the same operating period and
bending through the angle specified in the applicable under the same conditions (time and temperature).
material specification without cracking on the outside
of the bent portion.
14.1.3 One intergranular corrosion test, when re-
13.4 The bend may be made over a diameter equal quired, shall be selected from each heat and thickness
to the number of thicknesses of flat stock shown in subjected to the same heat treatment practice. Such
the applicable material specification or over a single specimens may be obtained from specimens selected
piece of flat stock equal to the number of thicknesses for mechanical testing.

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15. Special Tests X, Y, or Z may be specified as agreed upon between

the seller and the purchaser.
15.1 If other tests that are thought to be pertinent
to the intended application of the material covered by 15.3 Detrimental Intermetallic Phases in Duplex
the purchase specification are required, the methods Stainless Steels — The tests for detrimental intermetallic
and limits shall be agreed upon between the seller and phases in wrought duplex stainless steels, Methods A,
the purchaser and specified on the purchase order. B, or C of Test Methods A 923, are not required
unless it is specified on the purchase order. All duplex
15.2 Resistance to Intergranular Corrosion:
(austenitic-ferritic) types that are listed in Test Methods
15.2.1 The intergranular corrosion test, Practice E A 923 are expected to be capable of passing these
of Practices A 262, is not required unless it is specified tests. However, it is not necessary to actually run
on the purchase order. All austenitic chromium-nickel the tests unless specified on the purchase order. The
types except the H types are expected to be capable applicability of these tests to duplex stainless steels
of passing this test. However, it is not necessary to not listed in Test Methods A 923 shall be a matter
actually run the test unless it is specified on the purchase for negotiation between the seller and the purchaser.
order. Note that Practices A 262 requires the test to
be performed on sensitized specimens in the low-carbon
and stabilized types and on specimens representative 16. Test Methods
of the as-shipped condition for other types. In the case of
low-carbon types containing 3% or more molybdenum in 16.1 The properties enumerated in applicable specifi-
their specified composition, the applicability of the cations shall be determined in accordance with the
sensitizing treatment prior to testing shall be a matter following ASTM standards.
for negotiation between the seller and the purchaser. 16.1.1 Tension Tests—Test Methods and Defini-
When specified, all flat rolled products of the chromium- tions A 370.
nickel series (300 series) in thickness up to and including
2 in. [50.8 mm] nominal size shall be capable of 16.1.2 Brinell Tests—Test Methods and Definitions
passing the intergranular corrosion test in the as-shipped A 370.
condition. In the case of heavier plates of types other 16.1.3 Rockwell Hardness—Test Methods and
than 304L, 304LN, 309Cb, 310Cb, 316Cb, 316L, Definitions A 370.
316LN, 316Ti, 317L, 321, 347, 348, S31725, and
S31726, the applicability of this test shall be a matter 16.1.4 Hardness Equivalents—Tables E 140.
for negotiation between the seller and the purchaser. 16.1.5 Intergranular Corrosion (when specified)—
15.2.2 The H types are not normally subject to Practices A 262, Practices A 763.
intergranular corrosion tests. However, Practice E of 16.1.6 Permeability Test (when required)—Test
Practices A 262 may be specified for Type 321H when Methods A 342.
intergranular corrosion is of concern. In this case, the
purchaser shall inform the seller and agree upon the
requirements and these requirements shall be so stated
17. Retests and Retreatment
on the purchase order.
17.1 Retests may be made in accordance with the
15.2.3 Austenitic chromium-manganese-nickel
provisions of Test Methods and Definitions A 370.
types (201, 202, XM-17, XM-18, XM-19, XM-29, XM-
31, S20400, and S21800) are to be heat treated for 17.2 If any test specimen shows defective machining
intergranular corrosion resistance. When intergranular or develops flaws, it may be discarded and another
corrosion tests are required, they shall be as agreed specimen substituted.
upon between the seller and the purchaser.
17.2.1 If the percentage of elongation of any
15.2.4 Corrosion tests are not normally required tension specimen is less than that specified and any
for the 400 series types. Lower-carbon corrosion-resis- part of the fracture is more than 3⁄4 in. [19.1 mm]
tant types (S44400, S44635, S44660, S44700, S44800, from the center of the gage length of the 2 in. [50.8
S44735, XM-27, and XM-33) are heat treated for mm] specimen or is outside the middle half of the
resistance to corrosion. For S44400, S44635, S44660, gage length of an 8 in. [203.2 mm] specimen, as
S44700, S44800, S44735, XM-27, and XM-33, inter- indicated by scribe marks placed on the specimen before
granular corrosion testing of Practices A 763, Practice testing, a retest shall be allowed.

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17.3 If a bend test specimen fails, due to conditions of shall be operated at a speed ample to ensure that
bending more severe than required by the specification, a defective areas are cleanly cut out.
retest shall be permitted, either on a duplicate specimen
or on a remaining portion of the failed specimen.
17.4 If the results of any test lot are not in confor- 20. Repair of Plate by Welding
mance with the requirements of the applicable material 20.1 Repair of surface defects of plate, by welding,
specification, such lots may be retreated at the option is permitted unless prohibited by other specifications
of the producer. The material shall be accepted if the or purchase order requirements.
results of retests on retreated material are within the
specified requirements. 20.2 Defect depth shall not exceed 1⁄3 of the nominal
thickness, and the total area shall not exceed 1% of
17.5 If any specimens selected to represent any heat
the plate surface area, unless prior approval from the
fail to meet any of the test requirements as specified
purchaser is obtained.
in the applicable material specification, the material
represented by such specimens may be reheat-treated 20.3 Unacceptable imperfections shall be suitably
and resubmitted for test. prepared for welding by grinding or machining. Open
17.6 If the product analysis fails to conform to the clean defects, such as pits or impressions, may not
specified limits, analysis shall be made on a new require preparation.
sample. The results of this retest shall be within the 20.4 The welding procedure and the welders or
specified requirements. welding operators shall be qualified in accordance with
Section IX of the ASME Code.

18. Permissible Variations in Dimensions and 20.5 The welding consumables shall be suitable with
Weight the plate.

18.1 Sheet—Sheets shall conform to the permissible 20.6 After repair welding, the welded area shall be
variations in dimensions specified in Tables A1.3 (A2.1) ground smooth and blended uniformly to the sur-
to A1.12 (A2.10), inclusive. rounding surface.
18.2 Cold-Rolled Strip—Cold-rolled strip shall con-
form to the permissible variations in dimensions speci-
fied in Tables A1.13 (A2.11) to A1.17 (A2.15), in- 21. Packaging, Marking, and Loading
clusive. 21.1 For Commercial Procurement:
18.3 Plates—Plates shall conform to the permissible 21.1.1 Marking—Unless otherwise specified in the
variations in dimensions specified in Tables A1.18 applicable material specification or the purchase order,
(A2.16) to A1.25 (A2.23), inclusive. marking shall be conducted as follows:
21.1.1.1 Sheet, strip, and plate shall be marked
19. Workmanship on one face, in the location indicated below with the
specification designation number, type of steel, material
19.1 The material shall be of uniform quality consist-
identification number, and the name or mark of the
ent with good manufacturing and inspection practices.
manufacturer. The characters shall be of such size as
The steel shall have no imperfections of a nature or
to be clearly legible. The marking shall be sufficiently
degree, for the type and quality ordered, that will
stable to withstand normal handling. Unless otherwise
adversely affect the stamping, forming, machining, or
specified by the purchaser, the marking, at the producer’s
fabrication of finished parts.
option, may be done with (a) marking fluid (if a specific
19.2 Sheet, Strip, and Plate—Sheet, and strip with maximum impurity limit of designated elements in the
No. 1 finish and plate with hot-roll anneal or hot-roll marking fluid is required by the purchaser, it shall be
anneal and pickle finish may be ground to remove so stated on the purchase order), (b) low-stress blunt-
surface imperfections, provided such grinding does not nosed continuous or low-stress blunt-nosed-interrupted-
reduce the thickness or width at any point beyond dot die stamp, (c) a vibratory tool with a minimum
the permissible variations in dimensions. An iron free tip radius of 0.005 in. [0.1 mm], or (d) electro-chemical
abrasive wheel shall be used for such grinding and etching.

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21.1.1.2 Flat sheet, strip in cut lengths, and 22. Inspection

plate shall be marked in two places near the ends or
22.1 Inspection of the material by the purchaser’s
may be continuously line marked along one edge.
representative at the producing plant shall be made as
agreed upon between the purchaser and the seller as
21.1.1.3 Sheet, strip, and plate in coil form shall part of the purchase order.
be marked near the outside end of the coil. The inside
of the coil shall also be marked or shall have a tag 22.2 Unless otherwise specified in the contract or
or label attached and marked with the information of purchase order: (1) the seller is responsible for the
21.1.1.1. performance of all the inspection and test requirements
in this specification, (2) the seller may use his own
21.1.1.4 Material less than 1⁄4 in. [6.4 mm] in or other suitable facilities for the performance of the
thickness shall not be marked with die stamps. inspection and testing, and (3) the purchaser shall have
the right to perform any of the inspections and tests
21.1.1.5 The manufacturer’s test identification set forth in this specification. The manufacturer shall
number shall be legibly stamped on each test specimen, afford the purchaser’s inspector all reasonable facilities
if to be shipped to the customer. necessary to satisfy him that the material is being
furnished in accordance with the specification. Inspec-
tion by the purchaser shall not interfere unnecessarily
21.1.1.6 Material that conforms completely with
with the manufacturer.
the requirements of two types of steel within the
ordering specification may be marked as both types of
steel provided that the manufacturer is certifying the
material as meeting the requirements of each of the 23. Rejection
types of steel. Such marking, if used, may be part of
23.1 Unless otherwise specified, any rejection based
the same marking as used for a single type of steel,
on tests made in accordance with this specification
or may be a separate but similar marking immediately
shall be reported to the seller within 60 working days
adjacent to the marking used for a single type of steel.
from the receipt of the material by the purchaser.
21.1.1.7 The AIAG primary metals identification 23.2 Material that shows injurious imperfections as
tag (AIA B-5) may be used as an auxiliary method described in Section 19 subsequent to its acceptance
of identification in cases where a bar-coded identification at the purchaser’s works will be rejected and the seller
tag is desired. Use of this method shall be by agreement shall be notified.
between purchaser and supplier.

21.1.2 Packaging and Loading—Unless otherwise

24. Rehearing
specified in the applicable material specification or the
purchase order, packaging and loading shall be in 24.1 Samples tested in accordance with this specifica-
accordance with the procedures recommended by Prac- tion that represent rejected material shall be retained
tices A 700. for 3 weeks from the date of the notification to the
seller of the rejection. In case of dissatisfaction with
21.2 For U.S. Government Procurement: the results of the test, the seller may make claim for
a rehearing within that time.
21.2.1 When specified in the contract or order,
and for direct procurement by or direct shipment to
the government, marking for shipment shall be in
25. Material Test Report and Certification
accordance with Fed. Std. No. 123 for civil agencies
and MIL-STD-129 for military agencies. 25.1 A report of the results of all tests required by
the applicable material specification shall be supplied
21.2.2 When specified in the contract or order, to the purchaser. The report shall include a certification
material shall be preserved, packaged, and packed in that the material was manufactured, sampled, tested,
accordance with the requirements of MIL-STD-163. and inspected in accordance with requirements of the
The applicable levels shall be as specified in the contract material specification and has been found to meet those
or order. requirements.

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25.2 A signature is not required on the report.

However, the document shall clearly identify the organi-
zation submitting the report. Notwithstanding the ab-
sence of a signature, the organization submitting the
report is responsible for the content of the report.
25.3 Copies of the original manufacturer’s test report
and certification shall be included with any subsequent
test report.

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ANNEXES

(Mandatory Information)

A1. PERMISSIBLE VARIATIONS IN

DIMENSIONS, ETC.—INCH-POUND
UNITS
A1.1 Listed in Annex A1 are tables showing the
permissible variations in dimensions expressed in inch-
pound units of measurement.

TABLE A1.1
CHEMICAL REQUIREMENTS (PRODUCT ANALYSIS TOLERANCES)A

Tolerance Over the Tolerance Over the

Maximum Limit or Maximum Limit or
Limit or Maximum of Under the Limit or Maximum of Under the
Elements Specified Range, % Minimum Limit Elements Specified Range, % Minimum 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 Columbium plus to 1.50, incl 0.05
over 3.00 to 6.00, incl 0.05 tantalum
over 6.00 to 10.00, incl 0.06
over 10.00 to 15.00, incl 0.10
over 15.00 to 20.00, incl 0.15 Tantalum to 0.10, incl 0.02

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

over 0.040 to 0.20, incl 0.010 over 0.50 to 1.00, incl 0.05
over 1.00 to 3.00, incl 0.10
Sulfur to 0.040, incl 0.005 over 3.00 to 5.00, incl 0.15
over 0.040 to 0.20, incl 0.010 over 5.00 to 10.00, incl 0.20
over 0.20 to 0.50, incl 0.020
Aluminum to 0.15, incl −0.005, +0.01
Silicon to 1.00, incl 0.05 over 0.15 to 0.50, incl 0.05
over 1.00 to 3.00, incl 0.10 over 0.50 to 2.00, incl 0.10
over 3.00 to 6.00, incl 0.15

Chromium over 4.00 to 10.00, incl 0.10

over 10.00 to 15.00, incl 0.15 Nitrogen to 0.02, incl 0.005
over 15.00 to 20.00, incl 0.20 over 0.02 to 0.19, incl 0.01
over 20.00 to 30.00, incl 0.25 over 0.19 to 0.25, incl 0.02
over 0.25 to 0.35, incl 0.03
Nickel to 1.00, incl 0.03 over 0.35 to 0.45, incl 0.04
over 1.00 to 5.00, incl 0.07 over 0.45 to 0.55, incl 0.05
over 5.00 to 10.0, incl 0.10 Tungsten to 1.00, incl 0.03
over 10.00 to 20.00, incl 0.15 over 1.00 to 2.00, incl 0.05
over 20.00 to 30.00, incl 0.20
Vanadium to 0.50, incl 0.03
Molybdenum over 0.20 to 0.60, incl 0.03 over 0.50 to 1.50, incl 0.05
over 0.60 to 2.00, incl 0.05
over 2.00 to 8.00, incl 0.10 Selenium all 0.03
A This table does not apply to heat analysis.
B Product analysis limits for cobalt under 0.05% have not been established, and the manufacturer should be consulted for those limits.

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TABLE A1.2
HEAT TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS

Cooling/
Testing
Designation/Type Temperature Requirements

Austenitic (Chromium-Nickel) (Chromium-Nickel-Manganese)

All Cr-Ni steels except as listed below 1900°F [1040°C] minimum A

302, S30215, S30452, S30615, 308,

309, 309Cb, 310, 310Cb, S32615,
S33228, S38100 1900°F [1040°C] minimum B

304H, 309H, 310H, 316H 1900°F [1040°C] minimum B

309HCb, 310HCb, 321H, 347H, 348H

Cold Worked 2000°F [1095°C] minimum B

Hot Finished 1925°F [1050°C] minimum B

N08367 2025°F minimum B

N08904 2000°F [1095°C] minimum B

N08926 2010°F [1100°C] minimum B

S20161 1900° to 2000°F [1040° to 1095°C] B

S30600, S30601 2010° to 2140°F [1100° to 1170°C] B

S31254, S32654 2100°F [1150°C] minimum B

S33228 2050 to 2160°F [1120° to 1180°C] B

S34565 2050° to 2140°F [1120° to 1170°C] B

S35315 2010°F [1100°C] minimum B

Duplex (Austenitic-Ferritic)
S31200 1900°F [1040°C] minimum B

S31260 1870° to 2010°F [1020° to 1100°C] B

S31803 1900°F [1040°C] minimum B

S32304 1800°F [980°C] minimum B

S32550 1900°F [1040°C] minimum B

S32750 1880° to 2060°F [1025° to 1125°C] B

S32760 2010°F [1100°C] minimum B

S32900 1750° 6 25°F [955° 6 15°C] B

S32950 1850° 6 25°F [1010° 6 15°C] B

A Quenched in water or rapidly cooled by other means at a rate sufficient to prevent reprecipitation of
carbides, as demonstrable by the capability of passing the test for resistance to intergranular corrosion
specified in 15.2.
B Quenched in water or rapidly cooled by other means.

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TABLE A1.3 TABLE A1.5

PERMISSIBLE VARIATIONS IN THICKNESS FOR PERMISSIBLE VARIATIONS IN WEIGHT FOR HOT-
HOT-ROLLED SHEETS IN CUT LENGTHS, COLD- ROLLED AND COLD-ROLLED SHEETS
ROLLED SHEET IN CUT LENGTHS AND COILS
Any item of five sheets or less, or weigh 200 lb [90.72 kg]
Permissible any item estimated to weigh 200 or less
Variations, lb [90.72 kg] or less, may
Over and UnderB actually weigh as much as 10%
over the theoretical weight
Specified Thickness,A in. [mm] in. mm
3⁄ Any item of more than five sheets weigh more than 200 lb
Over 0.145 [3.68] to less than 16 [4.76] 0.014 0.36
and estimated to weigh more [90.72 kg]
Over 0.130 [3.30] to 0.145 [3.68], incl 0.012 0.30
than 200 lb [90.72 kg], may
Over 0.114 [2.90] to 0.130 [3.30], incl 0.010 0.25
actually weigh as much as 71⁄2%
Over 0.098 [2.49] to 0.114 [2.90], incl 0.009 0.23
Over 0.083 [2.11] to 0.098 [2.49], incl 0.008 0.20 over the theoretical weight
Over 0.072 [1.83] to 0.083 [2.11], incl 0.007 0.18
Chromium-manganese-nickel 40.7 lb/ft2 · in. thickness
Over 0.058 [1.47] to 0.072 [1.83], incl 0.006 0.15
[7.82 kg/m2 · mm
Over 0.040 [1.02] to 0.058 [1.47], incl 0.005 0.13
thick]
Over 0.026 [0.66] to 0.040 [1.02], incl 0.004 0.10
Chromium-nickel 42.0 lb/ft2 · in. thickness
Over 0.016 [0.41] to 0.026 [0.66], incl 0.003 0.08
[8.07 kg/m2 · mm
Over 0.007 [0.18] to 0.016 [0.41], incl 0.002 0.05
thick]
Over 0.005 [0.13] to 0.007 [0.18], incl 0.0015 0.04
Chromium 41.2 lb/ft2 · in. thickness
0.005 [0.13] 0.001 0.03
[7.92 kg/m2 · mm
A Thickness measurements are taken at least 3⁄ in. [9.52 mm] from thick]
8
the edge of the sheet.
B 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.

TABLE A1.6
PERMISSIBLE VARIATIONS IN WIDTH FOR HOT-
ROLLED AND COLD-ROLLED SHEETS NOT
RESQUARED AND COLD-ROLLED COILS

Tolerances for Specified Width, in.

[mm]

TABLE A1.4 Specified Thickness, in. 24 [610] to 48 48 [1219] and

[mm] [1219], excl Over
PERMISSIBLE VARIATIONS IN WIDTH AND LENGTH
FOR HOT-ROLLED AND COLD-ROLLED RESQUARED Less than 3⁄16 [4.76] 1⁄
16 [1.59] over, 1⁄
8 [3.18] over,
SHEETS (STRETCHER LEVELED STANDARD OF 0 under 0 under
FLATNESS)

Note—Polished sheets with Finishes No. 4 and higher are

produced to tolerances given in this table.

Tolerances

Over
TABLE A1.7
Specified Dimensions, in. [mm] in. mm Under
PERMISSIBLE VARIATIONS IN LENGTH FOR HOT-
For thicknesses under 0.131 [3.33]: ROLLED AND COLD-ROLLED SHEETS NOT
1⁄
Widths up to 48 [1219] excl 16 1.59 0 RESQUARED
Widths 48 [1219] and over 1⁄ 3.18 0
8
Lengths up to 120 [3048] excl 1⁄ 1.59 0
16 Length, ft [mm] Tolerances, in. [mm]
Lengths 120 [3048] and over 1⁄ 3.18 0
8
Up to 10 [3048], incl 1⁄ [6.35] over, 0
For thicknesses 0.131 [3.33] and over: 4
1⁄ Over 10 [3048] to 20 [6096], incl 1⁄ [12.70] over, 0 under
All widths and lengths 4 6.35 0 2

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TABLE A1.8 TABLE A1.9

PERMISSIBLE VARIATIONS IN CAMBER FOR HOT- PERMISSIBLE VARIATIONS IN FLATNESS FOR HOT-
ROLLED AND COLD-ROLLED SHEETS NOT ROLLED AND COLD-ROLLED SHEETS SPECIFIED TO
RESQUARED AND COLD-ROLLED COILSA STRETCHER-LEVELED STANDARD OF FLATNESS
(NOT INCLUDING HARD TEMPERS OF 2XX AND 3XX
Tolerance per Unit Length of SERIES)
Specified Width, in. [mm] Any 8 ft [2438 mm], in. [mm]
Flatness
24 [610] to 36 [914], incl 1⁄ [3.18]
8 Specified Thickness, Width, in. Length, in. Tolerance,A
Over 36 [914] 3⁄ [2.38]
32 in. [mm] [mm] [mm] in. [mm]
A Camber is the greatest deviation of a side edge from a straight Under 3⁄16 [4.76] to 48 [1219], to 96 [2438], 1⁄
8 [3.18]
line and measurement is taken by placing an 8 ft [2438 mm] straight- incl incl
edge on the concave side and measuring the greatest distance between Under 3⁄16 [4.76] to 48 [1219], over 96 1⁄
4 [6.35]
the sheet edge and the straightedge. incl [2438]
Under 3⁄16 [4.76] over 48 to 96 [2438], 1⁄
4 [6.35]
[1219] incl
Under 3⁄16 [4.76] over 48 over 96 1⁄
4 [6.35]
[1219] [2438]
A Maximum deviation from a horizontal flat surface.

TABLE A1.10
PERMISSIBLE VARIATIONS IN FLATNESS FOR HOT-ROLLED AND COLD-ROLLED
SHEETS NOT SPECIFIED TO STRETCHER-LEVELED STANDARD OF FLATNESS (NOT
INCLUDING HARD TEMPERS OF 2XX AND 3XX SERIES, DEAD-SOFT SHEETS AND
DEEP-DRAWING SHEETS)

Flatness
Specified Thickness, Tolerance,A in.
in. [mm] Width, in. [mm] [mm]

0.062 [1.57] and over to 60 [1524], incl 1⁄ [12.70]

2
over 60 [1524] to 72 [1829], incl 3⁄ [19.05]
4
over 72 [1829] 1 [25.40]

Under 0.062 [1.57] to 36 [914], incl 1⁄ [12.70]

2
over 36 [914] to 60 [1524], incl 3⁄ [19.05]
4
over 60 [1524] 1 [25.40]
A Maximum deviation from a horizontal flat surface.

TABLE A1.11
PERMISSIBLE VARIATIONS IN FLATNESS FOR COLD-ROLLED SHEETS OF 2XX AND 3XX SERIES SPECIFIED TO
1⁄ AND 1⁄ HARD TEMPERS
4 2

Flatness Tolerance,A in. [mm]

Specified Thickness, in. [mm] Width, in. [mm] 1⁄ Hard 1⁄ Hard
4 2

0.016 [0.41] and under 24 [610] to 36 [914], excl 1⁄ [12.70] 3⁄ [19.05]

2 4
Over 0.016 [0.41] to 0.030 [0.76], incl 5⁄ [15.88] 7⁄ [22.22]
8 8
Over 0.030 [0.76] 3⁄ [19.05] 7⁄ [22.22]
4 8

0.16 [0.41] and under 5⁄ [15.88] 1 [25.40]

8
Over 0.016 [0.41] to 0.030 [0.76], incl 36 [914] to 48 [1219], incl 3⁄ [19.05] 11⁄8 [28.58]
4
Over 0.030 [0.76] 1 [25.40] 11⁄8 [28.58]
A Maximum deviation from a horizontal flat surface.

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TABLE A1.12
PERMISSIBLE VARIATIONS IN DIAMETER FOR
HOT-ROLLED AND COLD-ROLLED SHEETS, SHEARED
CIRCLES

Tolerance Over Specified Diameter

(No Tolerance Under), in. [mm]
Diameters Diameters 30 Diameters
Under 30 in. [762] to 48 Over 48 in.
Specified Thickness, in. [mm] [762] in. [1219] [1219]

0.0972 [2.46] and thicker 1⁄ [3.18] 3⁄ [4.76] 1⁄ [6.35]

8 16 4
0.0971 [2.46] to 0.0568 [1.45], incl 3⁄ [2.38] 5⁄ [3.97] 7⁄ [5.56]
32 32 32
0.0567 [1.45] and thinner 1⁄ 1⁄ 3⁄
16 [1.59] 8 [3.18] 16 [4.76]

TABLE A1.13
PERMISSIBLE VARIATIONS IN THICKNESS FOR COLD-ROLLED STRIP IN COILS AND CUT LENGTHS
Note 1 — Thickness measurements are taken at least 3⁄8 in. [9.52 mm] in from the edge of the strip, 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 strip edge.
Note 2 — The tolerance in this table include crown tolerances.

Thickness Tolerances, for the Thickness and Widths Given, Over and Under,
in. [mm]
Width, in. [mm]
3⁄
16 [4.76] to Over 6 [152] to 12 Over 12 [305] to
Specified Thickness, in. [mm] 6 [152], incl [305], incl 24 [610], excl

Thickness TolerancesA
0.005 [0.13] to 0.010 [0.25], incl 10% 10% 10%
Over 0.010 [0.25] to 0.011 [0.28], incl 0.0015 [0.04] 0.0015 [0.04] 0.0015 [0.04]
Over 0.011 [0.28] to 0.013 [0.33], incl 0.0015 [0.04] 0.0015 [0.04] 0.002 [0.05]
Over 0.013 [0.33] to 0.017 [0.43], incl 0.0015 [0.04] 0.002 [0.05] 0.002 [0.05]
Over 0.017 [0.43] to 0.020 [0.51], incl 0.0015 [0.04] 0.002 [0.05] 0.0025 [0.06]
Over 0.020 [0.51] to 0.029 [0.74], incl 0.002 [0.05] 0.0025 [0.06] 0.0025 [0.06]
Over 0.029 [0.74] to 0.035 [0.89], incl 0.002 [0.05] 0.003 [0.08] 0.003 [0.08]
Over 0.035 [0.89] to 0.050 [1.27], incl 0.0025 [0.06] 0.0035 [0.09] 0.0035 [0.09]
Over 0.050 [1.27] to 0.069 [1.75], incl 0.003 [0.08] 0.0035 [0.09] 0.0035 [0.09]
Over 0.069 [1.75] to 0.100 [2.54], incl 0.003 [0.08] 0.004 [0.10] 0.005 [0.13]
Over 0.100 [2.54] to 0.125 [2.98], incl 0.004 [0.10] 0.0045 [0.11] 0.005 [0.13]
Over 0.125 [2.98] to 0.161 [4.09], incl 0.0045 [0.11] 0.0045 [0.11] 0.005 [0.13]
Over 0.161 [4.09] to under 3⁄16 [4.76] 0.005 [0.13] 0.005 [0.13] 0.006 [0.15]
A Thickness tolerances given in in. [mm] unless otherwise indicated.

TABLE A1.14
PERMISSIBLE VARIATIONS IN WIDTH FOR COLD-ROLLED STRIP IN COILS AND CUT LENGTHS FOR EDGE
NOS. 1 AND 5

Width Tolerance for Thickness and

Width Given, in. [mm]
Specified
Edge No. Width, in. [mm] Thickness, in. [mm] Over Under
1 and 5 9⁄ [7.14] and under 1⁄ [1.59] and under 0.005 [0.13] 0.005 [0.13]
32 16
1 and 5 over 9⁄32 [7.14] to 3⁄4 [19.05], incl 3⁄ [2.38] and under
32 0.005 [0.13] 0.005 [0.13]
1 and 5 over 3⁄4 [19.05] to 5 [127], incl 1⁄ [3.18] and under
8 0.005 [0.13] 0.005 [0.13]
5 over 5 [127.00] to 9 [228.60], incl 1⁄ [3.18] to 0.008 [0.20], incl 0.010 [0.25] 0.010 [0.25]
8
5 over 9 [228.60] to 20 [508.00], incl 0.105 [2.67] to 0.015 [0.38] 0.010 [0.25] 0.010 [0.25]
5 over 20 [508.00] 0.080 [2.03] to 0.023 [0.58] 0.015 [0.38] 0.015 [0.38]

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TABLE A1.15
PERMISSIBLE VARIATIONS IN WIDTH FOR COLD-ROLLED STRIP IN COILS AND CUT LENGTHS FOR EDGE NO. 3

Width Tolerance, Over and Under, for Thickness and Width Given, in. [mm]
1⁄
[12.70] 2
to 6 Over 6 [152.40] Over 9 [228.60] Over 12 [304.80] Over 20 [508.00]
Under 1⁄2 [12.70] [152.40], to 9 [228.60], to 12 [304.80], to 20 [508.00], to 24 [609.60],
Specified Thickness, in. [mm] to 3⁄16 [4.76], incl incl incl incl incl incl

Under 3⁄16 [4.76] to 0.161 [4.09], incl ... 0.016 0.020 0.020 0.031 0.031
[0.41] [0.51] [0.51] [0.79] [0.79]
0.160 [4.06] to 0.100 [2.54], incl 0.010 0.010 0.016 0.016 0.020 0.020
[0.25] [0.25] [0.41] [0.41] [0.51] [0.51]
0.099 [2.51] to 0.069 [1.75], incl 0.008 0.008 0.010 0.010 0.016 0.020
[0.20] [0.20] [0.25] [0.25] [0.41] [0.51]
0.068 [1.73] and under 0.005 0.005 0.005 0.010 0.016 0.020
[0.13] [0.13] [0.13] [0.25] [0.41] [0.51]

TABLE A1.16 TABLE A1.17

PERMISSIBLE VARIATIONS IN LENGTH FOR PERMISSIBLE VARIATIONS IN CAMBER FOR
COLD-ROLLED STRIP IN CUT LENGTHS COLD-ROLLED STRIP IN COILS AND CUT LENGTHSA

Tolerance Over Specified Tolerance per Unit Length of

Length (No Tolerance Under), Specified Width, in. [mm] Any 8ft [2438 mm], in. [mm]
Specified Length, ft [mm] in. [mm] To 11⁄2 [38.10], incl 1⁄ [12.70]
2

To 5 [1524], incl 3⁄ [9.52] Over 11⁄2 [38.10] to 24 [609.60], excl 1⁄

4 [6.35]
8
Over 5 [1524] to 10 [3048], incl 1⁄ [12.70] A Camber is the deviation of a side edge from a straight line and
2
Over 10 [3048] to 20 [6096], incl 5⁄ [15.88]
8
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 A1.18
PERMISSIBLE VARIATIONS IN THICKNESS FOR PLATESA,B

Width, in. [mm]

Specified Thickness, in. Over 84 [2134] to 120 Over 120 [3048] to 144
[mm] To 84 [2134], incl [3048], incl [3658], incl Over 144 [3658]

Tolerance Over Specified Thickness,C in. [mm]

3⁄ [4.76] to 3⁄8 [9.52], excl 0.045 [1.14] 0.050 [1.27] ... ...
16
3⁄ [9.52] to 3⁄4 [19.05], excl 0.055 [1.40] 0.060 [1.52] 0.075 [1.90] 0.090 [2.29]
8
3⁄ [19.05] to 1 [25.40], excl 0.060 [1.52] 0.065 [1.65] 0.085 [2.16] 0.100 [2.54]
4
1 [25.40] to 2 [50.80], excl 0.070 [1.78] 0.075 [1.90] 0.095 [2.41] 0.115 [2.92]
2 [50.80] to 3 [76.20], excl 0.125 [3.18] 0.150 [3.81] 0.175 [4.44] 0.200 [5.08]
3 [76.20] to 4 [101.6], excl 0.175 [4.44] 0.210 [5.33] 0.245 [6.22] 0.280 [7.11]
4 [101.6] to 6 [152.4], excl 0.250 [6.35] 0.300 [7.62] 0.350 [8.89] 0.400 [10.16]
6 [152.4] to 8 [203.2], excl 0.350 [8.89] 0.420 [10.67] 0.490 [12.45] 0.560 [14.22]
8 [203.2] to 10 [254.0], excl 0.450 [11.43] 0.540 [13.72] 0.630 [16.00] ...
A Thickness is measured along the longitudinal edges of the 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], incl, 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.

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PERMISSIBLE VARIATIONS IN WIDTH AND LENGTH FOR RECTANGULAR SHEARED MILL PLATES AND UNIVERSAL MILL PLATES

Tolerances Over Specified Width and Length for Given Width,

Length, and Thickness,A in. [mm]

Under 3⁄8 in. [9.52 mm] in 3⁄

8 [9.52] to 1⁄2 [12.70 mm] Over 1⁄2 [12.70 mm] to 1 in.
Thickness in., incl, in Thickness [25.40 mm] in Thickness
Width, in. [mm] Length, in. [mm] Width Length Width Length Width Length

48 [1219] and under 144 [3658] and under 1⁄ [3.18]

8
3⁄ [4.76]
16
3⁄
16 [4.76]
1⁄ [6.35]
4
5⁄
16 [7.94]
3⁄ [9.52]
8
Over 48 [1219] to 60 [1524], incl 3⁄ [4.76]
16
1⁄ [6.35]
4
1⁄ [6.35]
4
5⁄
16 [7.94]
3⁄ [9.52]
8
7⁄
16 [11.11]
Over 60 [1524] to 84 [2134], incl 1⁄ [6.35]
4
5⁄
16 [7.94]
5⁄
16 [7.94]
3⁄ [9.52]
8
7⁄
16 [11.11]
1⁄ [12.70]
2
Over 84 [2134] to 108 [2743], incl 5⁄
16 [7.94]
3⁄ [9.52]
8
3⁄ [9.52]
8
7⁄
16 [11.11]
1⁄ [12.70]
2
9⁄
16 [14.29]
Over 108 [2743] 3⁄ [9.52]
8
7⁄
16 [11.11]
7⁄
16 [11.11]
1⁄ [12.70]
2
5⁄ [15.88]
8
11⁄
16 [17.46]

48 [1219] and under over 144 [3658] to 240 [6096] 3⁄ [4.76]

16
3⁄ [9.52]
8
1⁄ [6.35]
4
1⁄ [12.70]
2
5⁄
16 [7.94]
5⁄
8[15.88]
Over 48 [1219] to 60 [1524], incl 1⁄ [6.35]
4
7⁄ [11.11]
16
5⁄
16 [7.94]
5⁄ [15.88]
8
3⁄ [9.52]
8
3⁄
4[19.05]
Over 60 [1524] to 84 [2134], incl 3⁄ [9.52]
8
1⁄ [12.70]
2
7⁄
16 [11.11]
11⁄
16 [17.46]
1⁄ [12.70]
2
3⁄
4[19.05]
Over 84 [2134] to 108 [2743], incl 7⁄
16 [11.11]
9⁄
16 [14.29]
1⁄ [12.70]
2
3⁄ [19.05]
4
5⁄ [15.88]
8
7⁄
8[22.22]
Over 108 [2743] 1⁄ [12.70]
2
5⁄ [15.88]
8
5⁄ [15.88]
8
7⁄ [22.22]
8
11⁄
16 [17.46] 1 [25.40]

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48 [1219] and under over 240 [6096] to 360 [9144] 1⁄ [6.35]
4
1⁄ [12.70]
2
5⁄
16 [7.94]
5⁄
8[15.88] 3⁄
8 [9.52] 3⁄
4[19.05]
Over 48 [1219] to 60 [1524], incl 5⁄
16 [7.94]
5⁄
8 [15.88]
3⁄ [9.52]
8
3⁄
4[19.05] 1⁄
2 [12.70] 3⁄
4[19.05]
Over 60 [1524] to 84 [2134], incl 7⁄
16 [11.11]
11⁄
16 [17.46]
1⁄ [12.70]
2
3⁄
4[19.05] 5⁄
8 [15.88] 7⁄
8[22.22]
Over 84 [2134] to 108 [2743], incl 9⁄
16 [14.29]
3⁄ [19.05]
4
5⁄ [15.88]
8
7⁄
8[22.22] 3⁄
4 [19.05] 1 [25.40]
Over 108 [2743] 5⁄ [15.88]
8
7⁄ [22.22]
8
11⁄
16 [17.46] 1 [25.40] 7⁄
8 [22.22] 1 [25.40]

60 [1524] and under over 360 [9144] to 480 [12192] 7⁄ [11.11]

16 11⁄8 [28.58] 1⁄
2 [12.70] 11⁄4 [31.75] 5⁄
8[15.88] 13⁄8 [34.92]
Over 60 [1524] to 84 [2134], incl 1⁄
2 [12.70] 11⁄4 [31.75] 5⁄
8 [15.88] 13⁄8 [34.92] 3⁄
4[19.05] 11⁄2 [38.10]
Over 84 [2134] to 108 [2743], incl 9⁄
16 [14.29] 11⁄4 [31.75] 3⁄
4 [19.05] 13⁄8 [34.92] 7⁄
8[22.22] 11⁄2 [38.10]
Over 108 [2743] 3⁄ [19.05]
4 13⁄8 [34.92] 7⁄
8 [22.22] 11⁄2 [38.10] 1 [25.40] 15⁄8 [41.28]
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60 [1524] and under over 480 [12192] to 600 [15240] 7⁄ [11.11]

16 11⁄4 [31.75] 1⁄
2 [12.70] 11⁄2 [38.10] 5⁄
8[15.88] 15⁄8 [41.28]
Over 60 [1524] to 84 [2134], incl 1⁄ [12.70]
2 13⁄8 [34.92] 5⁄
8 [15.88] 11⁄2 [38.10] 3⁄
4[19.05] 15⁄8 [41.28]
Over 84 [2134] to 108 [2743], incl 5⁄ [15.88]
8 13⁄8 [34.92] 3⁄
4 [19.05] 11⁄2 [38.10] 7⁄
8[22.22] 15⁄8 [41.28]
Over 108 [2743] 3⁄ [19.05]
4 11⁄2 [38.10] 7⁄
8 [22.22] 15⁄8 [41.28] 1 [25.40] 13⁄4 [44.45]

60 [1524] and under over 600 [15240] 1⁄ [12.70]

2 13⁄4 [44.45] 5⁄
8[15.88] 17⁄8 [47.62] 3⁄ [19.05]
4 17⁄8 [47.62]
Over 60 [1524] to 84 [2134], incl 5⁄ [15.88]
8 13⁄4 [44.45] 3⁄
4[19.05] 17⁄8 [47.62] 7⁄ [22.22]
8 17⁄8 [47.62]
Over 84 [2134] to 108 [2743], incl 5⁄ [15.88]
8 13⁄4 [44.45] 3⁄
4[19.05] 17⁄8 [47.62] 7⁄ [22.22]
8 17⁄8 [47.62]
Over 108 [2743] 7⁄ [22.22]
8 13⁄4 [44.45] 1 [25.40] 2 [50.80] 11⁄8 [28.58] 21⁄4 [57.15]
A The tolerance under specified width and length is 1⁄4 in. [6.35 mm].
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TABLE A1.20
PERMISSIBLE VARIATIONS IN FLATNESS FOR ANNEALED PLATES
NOTE 1—Tolerances in this table apply to plates up to 15 ft [4572 mm] in length, or to any 15 ft [4572 mm] of longer plates.
NOTE 2—If the longer dimension is under 36 in. [914 mm], the tolerance is not greater than 1⁄4 in. [6.35 mm]
NOTE 3—For plates with specified minimum yield strengths of 35 ksi [240 MPa] or more, the permissible variations are increased to 11⁄2 times the amounts shown below.

Flatness Tolerance (Deviation from a Horizontal Flat Surface) for Thicknesses and Widths Given, in. [mm]

Width, in. [mm]

Over 48 60 [1524] to 72 [1829] to 84 [2134] to 96 [2438] to 108 [2743] to 120 [3048] to

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48 [1219] or [1219] to 60 72 [1829], 84 [2134], 96 [2438], 108 [2743], 120 [3048], 144 [3648], 144 [3658]
Specified Thickness, in. [mm] Under [1524], excl excl excl excl excl excl excl and Over
3⁄ 3⁄ [19.05] 2 [50.80] ...
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16
[4.76] to 1⁄4 [6.35], excl 4 11⁄16 [26.99] 11⁄4 [31.75] 13⁄8 [34.92] 15⁄8 [41.28] 15⁄8 [41.28] 17⁄8 [47.62]
1⁄ 11⁄ [17.46] 3⁄ 15⁄ ...
4
[6.35] to 3⁄8 [9.52], excl 16 4 [19.05] 16 [23.81] 11⁄8 [28.58] 13⁄8 [34.92] 17⁄16 [36.51] 19⁄16 [39.69] 17⁄8 [47.62]
3⁄ [9.52] to 1⁄ [12.70], excl 1⁄ [12.70] 9⁄ 11⁄ 3⁄ [19.05] 15⁄
8 2 2 16 [14.29] 16 [17.46] 4 16 [23.81] 11⁄8 [28.58] 11⁄4 [31.75] 17⁄16 [36.51] 13⁄4 [44.45]
1⁄ [12.70] to 3⁄ [19.05], excl 1⁄ [12.70] 9⁄ 5⁄ [15.88] 5⁄ [15.88] 13⁄
2 4 2 16 [14.29] 8 8 16 [20.64] 11⁄8 [28.58] 11⁄8 [28.58] 11⁄8 [28.58] 13⁄8 [34.92]
3⁄ [19.05] to 1 [25.40], excl 1⁄ [12.70] 9⁄ 5⁄ [15.88] 5⁄ [15.88] 3⁄ [19.05] 13⁄ 15⁄ 1 [25.40]
4 2 16 [14.29] 8 8 4 16 [20.64] 16 [23.81] 11⁄8 [28.58]
1 [25.40] to 11⁄2 [38.10], excl 1⁄ [12.70] 9⁄ 9⁄ 9⁄ 11⁄ 11⁄ 11⁄ 3⁄ [19.05] 1 [25.40]
2 16 [14.29] 16 [14.29] 16 [17.46] 16 [17.46] 16 [17.46] 16 [17.46] 4
11⁄2 [38.10] to 4 [101.60], excl 5⁄ 3⁄ [9.52] 7⁄ 1⁄ [12.70] 5⁄ [15.88] 3⁄ [19.05] 7⁄ [22.22] 1 [25.40] 1 [25.40]
16 [7.94] 8 16 [11.11] 2 8 4 8
4 [101.60] to 6 [152.40], excl 3⁄ [9.52]
8
7⁄
16 [11.11]
9⁄
16 [14.29]
5⁄ [15.88]
8
3⁄ [19.05]
4
15⁄
16 [23.81] 11⁄8 [28.58] 11⁄4 [31.75] 11⁄4 [31.75]
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TABLE A1.21
WAVINESS TOLERANCES FOR PLATES

Note—Waviness denotes the deviation of the top or bottom surface from a horizontal line contacting the surface, when the plate is
resting on a flat surface, as measured in an increment of less than 15 ft [4.6 m] of length.

Number of Waves in 15 ft (4.6 m)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Tolerance, expressed as % of Table 19 Tolerance 100 100 80 70 60 50 40 40

TABLE A1.22 TABLE A1.24

PERMISSIBLE VARIATIONS IN CAMBER FOR TORCH CUTTING TOLERANCESA AND
SHEARED MILL AND UNIVERSAL MILL PLATESA RECOMMENDED CLEANUP ALLOWANCE FOR
RECTANGULAR PLATES, CIRCLES, RINGS, AND
Maximum camber p 1⁄8 in. in any 5 ft SKETCHES
p 3.18 mm in any 1.524 m
A
Tolerance, in. Cleanup
Camber is the deviation of a side edge from a straight line, and AllowanceB
measurement is taken by placing a 5 ft straightedge on the concave
Specified Outside Inside per Edge,
side and measuring the greatest distance between the plate and the
Thickness, in. Dimension Dimension in.
straightedge.
2 and under +3⁄8, −0 −3⁄8, +0 61⁄4
Over 2 to 3 incl +1⁄2, −0 −1⁄2, +0 63⁄8
Over 3 to 6 incl +3⁄4, −0 −3⁄4, +0 61⁄2
A Tolerances to apply unless otherwise agreed. Note that for some

TABLE A1.23 applications user may wish to specify minus rather than plus tolerance
PERMISSIBLE VARIATIONS IN DIAMETER FOR or vice versa.
B Recommended cleanup allowance which, unless otherwise speci-
CIRCULAR PLATES fied, will be applied by supplier to purchasers ordered size.

Tolerance Over Specified Diameter for

Given Diameter and Thickness,A in.
TABLE A1.25
[mm]
PERMISSIBLE VARIATIONS IN ABRASIVE CUTTING
To 3⁄8 5⁄ in.
8 WIDTH AND LENGTH FOR PLATES
[9.52] in., 3⁄8 [9.52] to 5⁄8 [15.88] and
Specified Diameter, in. excl in [15.88] in., excl Over in Tolerance over Specified
[mm] Thickness in Thickness ThicknessB Width and
1⁄ 3⁄ 1⁄ LengthA
To 60 [1524], excl 4 [6.35] 8 [9.52] 2 [12.70] Specified Thickness, in.
60 [1524 mm] to 84 5⁄ 7⁄ 9⁄
16 [7.94] 16 [11.11] 16 [14.29] [mm] Width Length
[2134 mm], excl 1⁄ 1⁄
3⁄ 1⁄ 5⁄ Up to 1 [25.40], incl 8 [3.18] 8 [3.18]
84 [2134 mm] to 108 8 [9.52] 2 [12.70] 8 [15.88] 3⁄ 3⁄
1 [25.40] to 2 [50.80], incl 16 [4.76] 16 [4.76]
[2743 mm], excl 1⁄ 1⁄
7⁄ 9⁄ 11⁄
2 [50.80] to 3 [76.20], incl 4 [6.35] 4 [6.35]
108 [2743 mm] to 180 [11.11] [14.29] [17.46]
16 16 16 3 [76.20] to 4 [101.6], inclB 5⁄
16 [7.94] 5⁄
16 [7.94]
[4572 mm], excl
A The tolerances under specified width and length is 1⁄ in.
8
A No tolerance under. [3.18 mm].
B Circular and sketch plates over 5⁄ in. [15.88 mm] in thickness B Width and length tolerances for abrasive cut plates over 4 in.
8
are not commonly sheared but are machined or flame cut. [101.6 mm] thick are not included in the table; consult producer.

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A2. PERMISSIBLE VARIATIONS IN

DIMENSIONS, ETC.—SI UNITS
A2.1 Listed in Annex A2 are tables showing the
permissible variations in dimensions expressed in SI
units of measurement.

TABLE A2.1 TABLE A2.3

PERMISSIBLE VARIATIONS IN THICKNESS FOR PERMISSIBLE VARIATIONS IN WEIGHT FOR HOT-
HOT-ROLLED SHEETS IN CUT LENGTHS, COLD- ROLLED AND COLD-ROLLED SHEETS
ROLLED SHEETS IN CUT LENGTHS AND COILS
Any item of five sheets or less, and weigh 100 kg or less
Note 1—Thickness measurements are taken at least 10 mm from estimated to weigh 100 kg or less,
the edge of the sheet. may actually weigh 10% over the
Note 2—Cold rolled sheets in cut lengths and coils are produced theoretical weight
in some type numbers and some widths and thicknesses to tolerances Any item of more than five sheets and weigh more than 100 kg
less than those shown in the table. estimated to weigh more than 100
Note 3—For specified thicknesses other than those shown, the kg, may actually weigh 71⁄2% over
tolerances for the next higher thickness shall apply. the theoretical weight
Chromium-manganese-nickel 7.82 kg/m2/mm thick
Permissible Variations, mm Chromium-nickel 8.07 kg/m2/mm thick
Chromium 7.92 kg/m2/mm thick
Specified Thickness, mm Over Under
4.99 0.36 0.36
4.00 0.36 0.36
3.75 0.36 0.36
3.50 0.30 0.30
3.25 0.30 0.30
3.00 0.25 0.25
2.75 0.25 0.25
2.50 0.23 0.23
2.25 0.20 0.20
2.00 0.18 0.18 TABLE A2.4
1.75 0.15 0.15
1.50 0.15 0.15 PERMISSIBLE VARIATIONS IN WIDTH FOR HOT-
1.25 0.13 0.13 ROLLED AND COLD-ROLLED SHEETS NOT
1.00 0.13 0.13 RESQUARED AND COLD-ROLLED COILS
0.75 0.10 0.10
0.50 0.08 0.08
0.25 0.05 0.05 Specified Dimensions, mm Tolerance, mm
0.20 0.05 0.05
0.15 0.04 0.04 Thickness Width Over Under
0.10 0.03 0.03
4.99 and under 1200 and over 4 0
600 to 1200, excl 2 0

TABLE A2.2
PERMISSIBLE VARIATIONS IN WIDTH AND LENGTH
FOR HOT-ROLLED AND COLD-ROLLED RESQUARED
SHEETS (STRETCHER-LEVELED STANDARD OF
FLATNESS)

Note—Polished sheets with Finishes No. 4 and higher are produced

to tolerances given in this table. TABLE A2.5
PERMISSIBLE VARIATIONS IN LENGTH FOR HOT-
Width and ROLLED AND COLD-ROLLED SHEETS NOT
Length
RESQUARED
Tolerance,
Specified Dimensions, mm mm
Tolerance, mm
Thickness Width Length Over Under
Specified Length, mm Over Under
3.30 and over All All 7 0
Under 3.30 Up to 1200 Up to 3000 2 0 3000 to 6000 incl 13 0
1200 and over 3000 and over 3 0 Under 3000 7 0

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TABLE A2.6 TABLE A2.9

PERMISSIBLE VARIATIONS IN CAMBER FOR HOT- PERMISSIBLE VARIATIONS IN FLATNESS FOR
ROLLED AND COLD-ROLLED SHEETS NOT COLD-ROLLED SHEETS OF 2XX AND 3XX SERIES
RESQUARED AND COLD-ROLLED COILSA SPECIFIED TO 1⁄4 AND 1⁄2 HARD TEMPERS

Tolerance per Unit Length of Flatness ToleranceA,

Specified Width, mm Any 2400 mm, mm Specified Dimensions, mm mm
Thickness Width 1⁄ Hard 1⁄ Hard
900 and over 3 4 2
600 to 900, excl 4 Over 0.80 600 to 900, excl 13 19
A 0.04 to 0.80 incl 16 23
Camber is the greatest deviation of a side edge from a straight
0.04 and under 19 23
line and measurement is taken by placing an 8 ft [2438 mm] straight- Over 0.80 900 to 1200, incl 16 26
edge on the concave side and measuring the greatest distance between 0.04 to 0.80 incl 19 29
the sheet edge and the straightedge. 0.04 and under 26 29
A Maximum deviation from a horizontal flat surface.

TABLE A2.10
PERMISSIBLE VARIATIONS IN DIAMETER FOR HOT-
ROLLED AND COLD-ROLLED SHEETS, SHEARED
TABLE A2.7 CIRCLES
PERMISSIBLE VARIATIONS IN FLATNESS FOR HOT-
ROLLED AND COLD-ROLLED SHEETS SPECIFIED TO Tolerance Over Specified Diameter
STRETCHER-LEVELED STANDARD OF FLATNESS No Tolerance Under
(NOT INCLUDING HARD TEMPERS OF 2XX AND 3XX Diameters Diameters
SERIES) Diameters 600 to Over
Specified Thickness, mm Under 600 1200 incl 1200
Specified Dimensions, mm 2.50 and thicker 4 5 7
Flatness
1.50 to 2.50 excl 3 4 6
Thickness Width Length ToleranceA, mm Under 1.50 2 3 5
4.99 and under 1200 and over 2400 and over 7
to 2400 excl 7
to 1200, excl 2400 and over 7 TABLE A2.11
to 2400 excl 4 PERMISSIBLE VARIATIONS IN THICKNESS FOR
A Maximum deviation from a horizontal flat surface. COLD-ROLLED STRIP IN COILS AND CUT LENGTHS
Note 1 — Thickness measurements are taken at least 10 mm in
from the edge of the strip, 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
tolerances for the next higher thickness shall apply.
TABLE A2.8
Thickness TolerancesA, for the Thickness and
PERMISSIBLE VARIATIONS IN FLATNESS FOR HOT- Widths Given, Over and Under, mm
ROLLED AND COLD-ROLLED SHEETS NOT SPECIFIED
Width, mm
TO STRETCHER-LEVELED STANDARD OF FLATNESS
(NOT INCLUDING HARD TEMPERS OF 2XX AND 3XX Specified 50 to 150, Over 150 to Over 300 to
SERIES, DEAD-SOFT SHEETS AND DEEP-DRAWING Thickness, mm incl 300, incl 600, excl
SHEETS) 4.99 0.13 0.13 0.15
4.00 0.13 0.13 0.15
3.00 0.11 0.11 0.13
Specified Dimensions, mm 2.50 0.10 0.11 0.13
Flatness ToleranceA,
Thickness Width mm 2.00 0.08 0.10 0.13
1.75 0.08 0.10 0.13
1.50 and over 1800 and over 26 1.50 0.08 0.09 0.09
1.25 0.08 0.09 0.09
1500 to 1800, excl 19
1.00 0.06 0.09 0.09
to 1500, excl 13 0.75 0.06 0.09 0.09
Under 1.50 1500 and over 26 0.50 0.05 0.06 0.06
900 to 1500 excl 19 0.25 0.04 0.04 0.05
to 900, excl 13 0.15 10% 10% 10%
A A Thickness tolerances given in mm unless otherwise indicated.
Maximum deviation from a horizontal flat surface.

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TABLE A2.12
PERMISSIBLE VARIATIONS IN WIDTH FOR COLD-
ROLLED STRIP IN COILS AND CUT LENGTHS FOR
EDGE NOS. 1 AND 5

Width
Tolerance,
Specified Dimension, mm mm
Specified
Edge No. Width Thickness Over Under

5 600 and over 2.00 to 0.60 incl 0.40 0.40

5 300 to 600 excl 2.60 to 0.40 incl 0.25 0.25
5 100 to 300 excl 3.00 to 0.20 incl 0.25 0.25
1 and 5 20 to 100 excl 3.00 and under 0.13 0.13
1 and 5 10 to 20 excl 2.50 and under 0.13 0.13
1 and 5 under 10 1.50 and under 0.13 0.13

TABLE A2.13
PERMISSIBLE VARIATIONS IN WIDTH FOR COLD-ROLLED STRIP IN COILS AND CUT LENGTHS FOR EDGE NO. 3
FOR SPECIFIED THICKNESS OTHER THAN THOSE SHOWN, THE TOLERANCES FOR THE NEXT HIGHER
THICKNESS SHALL APPLY.

Width Tolerance, Over and Under, for Thickness and Width Given, mm

Specified Thickness, mm 5 to 12 excl 12 to 150 excl 150 to 200 excl 200 to 300 excl 300 to 500 excl 500 to 600 excl
4.99 ... 0.40 0.50 0.50 0.80 0.80
4.00 0.25 0.25 0.40 0.40 0.50 0.50
2.50 0.20 0.20 0.25 0.25 0.40 0.50
1.75 and under 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.25 0.40 0.50

TABLE A2.14 TABLE A2.15

PERMISSIBLE VARIATIONS IN LENGTH FOR COLD- PERMISSIBLE VARIATIONS IN CAMBER FOR COLD-
ROLLED STRIP IN CUT LENGTHS ROLLED STRIP IN COILS AND CUT LENGTHSA

Tolerance Over Specified Specified Width, Tolerance Per Unit Length

Length (No Tolerance mm Of Any 2400 mm
Specified Length, mm Under), mm
Over 40 to 600, incl 7
To 1500 incl 16 to 40, incl 13
Over 1500 to 3000, incl 13 A Camber is the deviation of a side edge from a straight line and
Over 3000 to 6000, incl 10
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.

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TABLE A2.16
PERMISSIBLE VARIATIONS IN THICKNESS FOR
PLATESA
NOTE — For specified thicknesses other than those shown, the
tolerances for the next highest thickness shall apply.

Width, mm
Specified
Thickness, To 2100, 2100 to 3000 to Over 3600
mm excl 3000, excl 3600, excl
Tolerance over Specified Thickness,B mm
250 11.45 13.75 16.00 ...
200 8.96 10.70 12.45 14.25
150 6.35 7.65 8.90 10.15
100 4.45 5.35 6.25 7.10
75 3.20 3.80 4.45 5.10
50 1.80 1.90 2.40 2.95
25 1.55 1.65 2.15 2.55
20 1.40 1.55 1.90 2.30
10 1.15 1.30 ... ...
5 1.15 1.30 ... ...
A Thickness is measured along the longitudinal edges of the plate

at least 3⁄8 in. [9.52 mm], but not more than 3 in. [76.20 mm], from
the edge.
B For circles, the over thickness tolerances in this table apply to

the diameter of the circle corresponding to the width ranges shown.

For plates of irregular shape, the over thickness tolerances apply to
the greatest width corresponding to the width ranges shown. For plates
up to 10 in. [254.0 mm], incl, in thickness, the tolerance under the
specified thickness is 0.010 in. [0.25 mm].

TABLE A2.17
PERMISSIBLE VARIATIONS IN WIDTH AND LENGTH FOR RECTANGULAR SHEARED MILL PLATES,
TOLERANCES OVER SPECIFIED WIDTH AND LENGTH FOR GIVEN WIDTH, LENGTH, AND THICKNESSA

Over 13 to 26 mm,
Under 10 mm in 10 to 13 mm, incl in incl. in Thickness,
Thickness Thickness mm
Width, mm Length, mm Width Length Width Length Width Length
2700 and over 15 000 and over 23 45 26 51 29 51
2100 to 2700, excl 16 45 19 48 23 48
1500 to 2100, excl 16 45 19 48 23 48
250 to 1500, excl 13 45 16 48 19 48
2700 and over 12 000 to 5 000, excl 19 38 23 42 26 45
2100 to 2700, excl 16 35 19 38 23 43
1500 to 2100, excl 13 35 16 38 19 42
2500 to 1500, excl 11 32 13 38 16 42
2700 and over 9000 to 1200, excl 19 35 23 38 26 42
2100 to 2700, excl 15 32 19 35 23 38
1500 to 2100, excl 13 32 16 35 19 38
250 and 1500, excl 11 29 13 32 16 35
2700 and over 6000 to 9000, excl 16 23 18 26 23 26
2100 to 2700, excl 15 19 16 23 19 26
1500 to 2100, excl 11 18 13 19 16 23
1200 to 1500, excl 8 16 10 19 13 19
250 to 1200, excl 7 13 8 16 10 19
2700 and over 3600 to 6000, excl 13 16 16 23 18 26
2100 to 2700, excl 11 15 13 19 16 23
1500 to 2100, excl 10 13 11 18 13 19
1200 to 1500, excl 7 11 8 16 10 19
250 to 1200, excl 5 10 7 13 8 16
2700 and over under 3600 10 11 11 13 16 18
2100 to 2700, excl 8 10 10 11 13 15
1500 to 2100, excl 7 8 8 10 11 13
1200 to 1500, excl 5 7 7 8 10 11
250 to 1200, excl 3 5 5 7 8 10
A The tolerance under specified width and length is 7 mm.

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TABLE A2.18
PERMISSIBLE FLATNESS VARIATIONS IN ANNEALED PLATES
Note 1 — Tolerances in this table apply to plates up to 4500 mm in length, or to any 4500 mm of longer plates.
Note 2 — If the longer dimension is under 900 mm the tolerance is not greater than 7 mm.
Note 3 — For plates with specified minimum yield strengths of 240 MPa or more, the permissible variations are increased to 11⁄2 times the
amounts shown below.
Note 4 — For specified thicknesses other than those shown, the tolerances for the next higher thickness shall apply.

Flatness Tolerance (Deviation from a Horizontal Flat Surface) for Thickness and Widths Given, mm
Width, mm
Over 1200 1500 to
Specified 1200 or to 1500, 1800, 1800 to 2100 to 2400 to 2700 to 3000 to 3600 and
Thickness, mm under excl excl 2100, excl 2400, excl 2700, excl 3000, excl 3600, excl over
150 7 10 13 15 16 19 22 26 29
100 5 8 10 11 13 15 16 19 23
50 13 15 15 15 18 18 18 19 26
25 13 15 16 16 19 21 24 26 29
20 13 15 16 16 21 29 29 29 35
15 13 15 18 19 24 29 32 37 45
10 16 17 24 29 35 37 40 48 ...
5 19 19 32 35 42 42 48 51 ...

TABLE A2.19
WAVINESS TOLERANCES FOR PLATES
Note — Waviness denotes the deviation of the top or bottom surface from a horizontal line contacting the surface, when the plate is resting
on a flat surface, as measured in an increment of less than 4.5 m of length.

Number of Waves in 4.6 m

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Tolerance, expressed as % of Table A2.18 Tolerance 100 100 80 70 60 50 40 40

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TABLE A2.20 TABLE A2.22

PERMISSIBLE VARIATIONS IN CAMBER FOR TORCH CUTTING TOLERANCESA AND
SHEARED MILL AND UNIVERSAL MILL PLATESA RECOMMENDED CLEANUP ALLOWANCE FOR
RECTANGULAR PLATES, CIRCLES, RINGS, AND
Maximum camber p 3 mm in any 1500 mm SKETCHES
A Camber is the deviation of a side edge from a straight line, and
measurement is taken by placing a 1500 mm straightedge on the Cleanup
concave side and measuring the greatest distance between the plate Tolerance, mm AllowanceB
and the straightedge.
Specified Outside Inside per Edge,
Thickness, mm Diameter Diameter mm
51 and under +10, −0 −10, +0 +6
Over 51 to 76 incl +13, −0 −13, +0 610
Over 76 to 152 incl +19, −0 −19, +0 613
A Tolerances to apply unless otherwise agreed. Note that for some
applications user may wish to specify minus rather than plus tolerance
TABLE A2.21 or vice versa.
B Recommended cleanup allowance which, unless otherwise speci-
PERMISSIBLE VARIATIONS IN DIAMETER FOR
fied, will be applied by supplier to purchasers ordered size.
CIRCULAR PLATES

TABLE A2.23 98
Note — For specific diameters other than those shown the
tolerance for the next higher diameter shall apply. PERMISSIBLE VARIATIONS IN ABRASIVE CUTTING
WIDTH AND LENGTH FOR PLATES
Tolerance Over Specified Diameter for Given
Diameter and Thickness,A mm Tolerance over Specified
Width and Length,A mm
Thickness of Plate
Specified Thickness, [mm] Width Length
Specified To 10 mm, 10 mm to 15 15 mm and
Diameter, mm excl mm, excl over Up to 25, incl 3.2 3.2
25 to 50, incl 4.8 4.8
4500 11 15 18 50 to 75, incl 6.4 6.4
2700 10 13 16 75 to 100, inclB 7.9 7.9
2100 8 11 15
A The tolerances under specified width and length are 3.2 mm.
1500 and under 7 10 13 B Width and length tolerances for abrasive cut plates over 100 mm
A No tolerance under. thick are not included in the table; consult producer.

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