Designation: A 510M – 06

METRIC

Standard Specification for

General Requirements for Wire Rods and Coarse Round
Wire, Carbon Steel [Metric]1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A 510M; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.

1. Scope* 2.3 AIAG Standard:5

1.1 This specification covers general requirements for car- AIAG B-5 02.00 Primary Metals Identification Tag Appli-
bon steel wire rods and uncoated coarse round wire in coils or cation Standard
straightened and cut lengths. 3. Terminology
1.2 In case of conflict, the requirements in the purchase
order, on the drawing, in the individual specification, and in 3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
this general specification shall prevail in the sequence named. 3.1.1 carbon steel—steel is considered to be carbon steel
when no minimum content is specified or required for alumi-
NOTE 1—This metric specification is equivalent to Specification A 510, num, chromium, cobalt, columbium, molybdenum, nickel,
and is compatible in technical content.
titanium, tungsten, vanadium, or zirconium, or any other
2. Referenced Documents element added to obtain a desired alloying effect; when the
specified minimum for copper does not exceed 0.40 %; or
2.1 ASTM Standards: 2
when the maximum content specified for any of the following
A 370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing
elements does not exceed these percentages: manganese 1.65,
of Steel Products
silicon 0.60, or copper 0.60.
A 700 Practices for Packaging, Marking, and Loading
3.1.2 Discussion— In all carbon steels small quantities of
Methods for Steel Products for Shipment
certain unspecified and unrequired residual elements (such as
A 751 Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology for
copper, nickel, molybdenum, chromium, etc.) unavoidably
Chemical Analysis of Steel Products
retained from raw materials are sometimes found. These
E 29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
elements are considered as incidental and are not normally
Determine Conformance with Specifications
determined or reported.
E 30 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Steel, Cast
Elements (such as sulfur and lead) may be specified to
Iron, Open-Hearth Iron, and Wrought Iron3
improve machinability of carbon steels.
E 112 Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size
3.1.3 coarse round wire—from 0.90 to 25 mm in diameter,
E 527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys (UNS)
inclusive, wire produced from hot-rolled wire rods or hot-
2.2 Society of Automotive Engineers Standard:4
rolled coiled rounds by one or more cold reductions primarily
J 1086 Numbering Metals and Alloys
for the purpose of obtaining a desired size with dimensional
accuracy, surface finish, and mechanical properties. By varying
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel, the amount of cold reduction and other wire mill practices,
Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee including thermal treatment, a wide diversity of mechanical
A01.03 on Steel Rod and Wire. properties and finishes are made available. Suggested wire
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2006. Published September 2006. Originally
approved in 1977. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as A 510M – 03.
diameters are shown in Table 1.
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or 3.1.4 straightened and cut wire—wire produced from coils
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM of wire by means of special machinery that straightens the wire
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on and cuts it to a specified length.
the ASTM website.
3
Withdrawn.
4
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Available from Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG), 26200 Lahser Rd.,
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TABLE 1 Suggested Diameters for Steel Wire, mm 4. Ordering Information
0.90 6.0 4.1 Orders for hot-rolled wire rods under this specification
1.00 6.5
1.10 7.0 should include the following information:
1.20 7.5 4.1.1 Quantity (kilograms or megagrams),
1.30 8.0 4.1.2 Name of material (wire rods),
1.40 8.5
1.60 9.0 4.1.3 Diameter (Table 2),
1.80 9.5 4.1.4 Chemical composition grade number (Tables 3-6),
2.0 10.0 4.1.5 Packaging,
2.1 11.0
2.2 12.0 4.1.6 ASTM designation and date of issue, and
2.4 13.0 4.1.7 Special requirements, if any_____.
2.5 14.0
2.6 15.0 NOTE 2—A typical ordering description is as follows: 50 000 kg Steel
2.8 16.0 Wire Rods, 5.5 mm, Grade G10100 in approximately 600-kg Coils to
3.0 17.0 ASTM A 510M-XX.
3.2 18.0
3.5 19.0 4.2 Orders for coarse round wire under this specification
3.8 20.0
shall include the following information:
4.0 21.0
4.2 22.0 4.2.1 Quantity (kilograms or pieces),
4.5 23.0 4.2.2 Name of material (uncoated carbon steel wire),
4.8 24.0
5.0 25.0
4.2.3 Diameter (Table 1),
5.5 4.2.4 Length (straightened and cut only),
4.2.5 Chemical composition (Tables 3-6),
4.2.6 Packaging,
4.2.7 ASTM designation and date of issue, and
3.1.5 Discussion—The straightening operation may alter 4.2.8 Special requirements, if any.
the mechanical properties of the wire, especially the tensile NOTE 3—A typical ordering description is as follows: 15 000 kg
strength. The straightening operation may also induce changes Uncoated Carbon Steel Wire, 3.8 mm diameter, Grade G10080 in 1000-kg
in the diameter of the wire. The extent of the changes in the Coils on Tubular Carriers, to ASTM A 510M-XX, or 2500 Pieces, Carbon
properties of the wire after cold straightening depends upon the Steel Wire, 9.5 mm diameter, Straightened and Cut, 0.76 m, Grade
kind of wire and also on the normal variation in the adjust- G10500, in 25-Piece Bundles on Pallets to ASTM A 510M-XX.
ments of the straightening equipment. It is therefore not 5. Manufacture
possible to forecast the properties of straightened and cut wire.
5.1 The steel may be made by any commercially accepted
Each kind of wire needs individual consideration. In most
steel making process. The steel may be either ingot cast or
cases, the application of straightened and cut wire is not
strand cast.
seriously influenced by these changes.
3.1.6 wire rods—rods that are hot rolled from billets to an 6. Chemical Composition
approximately round cross section and into coils of one
6.1 The chemical composition for steel under this specifi-
continuous length. Rods are not comparable to hot-rolled bars
cation shall conform to the requirements set forth in the
in accuracy of cross section or surface finish and as a
purchase order. Chemical compositions are specified by ranges
semi-finished product are intended primarily for the manufac-
or limits for carbon and other elements. The grades commonly
ture of wire.
specified for carbon steel wire rods and coarse round wire are
3.1.7 Discussion—Table 2 shows the nominal diameter for shown in Tables 3-6.
hot-rolled wire rods. Sizes are shown in 0.5-mm increments 6.2 Cast or Heat Analysis—An analysis of each heat shall
from 5.5 to 19 mm. be made by the producer to determine the percentage of the
elements specified. The analysis shall be made from a test
sample, preferably taken during the pouring of the heat. The
TABLE 2 Sizes of Wire Rods, mm chemical composition thus determined shall be reported, if
required, to the purchaser or his representative. Reporting of
5.5 12.5
6 13 significant figures and rounding shall be in accordance with
6.5 13.5 Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology A 751.
7 14 6.3 Product Analysis—A product analysis may be made by
7.5 14.5
8 15 the purchaser. The analysis is not used for a duplicate analysis
8.5 15.5 to confirm a previous result. The purpose of the product
9 16 analysis is to verify that the chemical composition is within
9.5 16.5
10 17 specified limits for each element, including applicable permis-
10.5 17.5 sible variations in product analysis. The results of analyses
11 18 taken from different pieces of a heat may differ within
11.5 18.5
12 19 permissible limits from each other and from the heat analysis.
Table 7 shows the permissible variations for product analysis

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TABLE 3 Nonresulfurized Carbon Steel Cast or Heat Chemical Ranges and Limits
NOTE 1—Silicon—When silicon is required the following ranges and limits are commonly used for nonresulfurized carbon steels: 0.10 max %, 0.07
to 0.15 %, 0.10 to 0.20 %, 0.15 to 0.35 %, 0.20 to 0.40 %, or 0.30 to 0.60 %.
NOTE 2—Copper—When required, copper is specified as an added element.
NOTE 3—Lead—When lead is required as an added element, a range from 0.15 to 0.35 % is specified. Such a steel is identified by inserting the letter
“L” between the second and third numerals of the grade number, for example, 10L18.
NOTE 4—Boron Addition to Improve Hardenability—Standard killed carbon steels, which are fine grain, may be produced with a boron addition to
improve hardenability and typically contain an intentional addition of .01 % minimum titanium. Such steels are produced to a range of 0.0005 to 0.003 %
boron. These steels are identified by inserting the letter “B” between the second and third numerals of the grade number, for example, 10B46. The UNS
designation is also modified by changing the last digit to “1” to indicate boron, for example, G 10461.
NOTE 5—Boron Additions to Control Strain-Ageing Behavior—Intentional additions of boron to low carbon steels for the purpose of controlling
strain-ageing behavior during wire drawing is permissible only with the agreement of the purchaser. In such cases, the boron content shall be reported
in either a material test report or certification.
NOTE 6—For steels that do not have intentional boron additions for hardenability or for control of strain aging behavior, the boron content will not
normally exceed 0.0008 %.

Chemical Composition Limits, %

UNS
Grade No. Carbon Manganese Phosphorus, Sulfur, max SAE No.
DesignationA
max
G 10050 1005 0.06 max 0.35 max 0.040 0.050 1005
G 10060 1006 0.08 max 0.25 to 0.45 0.040 0.050 1006
G 10080 1008 0.10 max 0.30 to 0.50 0.040 0.050 1008
G 10100 1010 0.08 to 0.13 0.30 to 0.60 0.040 0.050 1010
G 10110 1011 0.08 to 0.13 0.60 to 0.90 0.040 0.050 1011
G 10120 1012 0.10 to 0.15 0.30 to 0.60 0.040 0.050 1012
G 10130 1013 0.11 to 0.16 0.50 to 0.80 0.040 0.050 1013
G 10150 1015 0.13 to 0.18 0.30 to 0.60 0.040 0.050 1015
G 10160 1016 0.13 to 0.18 0.60 to 0.90 0.040 0.050 1016
G 10170 1017 0.15 to 0.20 0.30 to 0.60 0.040 0.050 1017
G 10180 1018 0.15 to 0.20 0.60 to 0.90 0.040 0.050 1018
G 10190 1019 0.15 to 0.20 0.70 to 1.00 0.040 0.050 1019
G 10200 1020 0.18 to 0.23 0.30 to 0.60 0.040 0.050 1020
G 10210 1021 0.18 to 0.23 0.60 to 0.90 0.040 0.050 1021
G 10220 1022 0.18 to 0.23 0.70 to 1.00 0.040 0.050 1022
G 10230 1023 0.20 to 0.25 0.30 to 0.60 0.040 0.050 1023
G 10250 1025 0.22 to 0.28 0.30 to 0.60 0.040 0.050 1025
G 10260 1026 0.22 to 0.28 0.60 to 0.90 0.040 0.050 1026
G 10290 1029 0.25 to 0.31 0.60 to 0.90 0.040 0.050 1029
G 10300 1030 0.28 to 0.34 0.60 to 0.90 0.040 0.050 1030
G 10340 1034 0.32 to 0.38 0.50 to 0.80 0.040 0.050 ...
G 10350 1035 0.32 to 0.38 0.60 to 0.90 0.040 0.050 1035
G 10370 1037 0.32 to 0.38 0.70 to 1.00 0.040 0.050 1037
G 10380 1038 0.35 to 0.42 0.60 to 0.90 0.040 0.050 1038
G 10390 1039 0.37 to 0.44 0.70 to 1.00 0.040 0.050 1039
G 10400 1040 0.37 to 0.44 0.60 to 0.90 0.040 0.050 1040
G 10420 1042 0.40 to 0.47 0.60 to 0.90 0.040 0.050 1042
G 10430 1043 0.40 to 0.47 0.70 to 1.00 0.040 0.050 1043
G 10440 1044 0.43 to 0.50 0.30 to 0.60 0.040 0.050 1044
G 10450 1045 0.43 to 0.50 0.60 to 0.90 0.040 0.050 1045
G 10460 1046 0.43 to 0.50 0.70 to 1.00 0.040 0.050 1046
G 10490 1049 0.46 to 0.53 0.60 to 0.90 0.040 0.050 1049
G 10500 1050 0.48 to 0.55 0.60 to 0.90 0.040 0.050 1050
G 10530 1053 0.48 to 0.55 0.70 to 1.00 0.040 0.050 1053
G 10550 1055 0.50 to 0.60 0.60 to 0.90 0.040 0.050 1055
G 10590 1059 0.55 to 0.65 0.50 to 0.80 0.040 0.050 1059
G 10600 1060 0.55 to 0.65 0.60 to 0.90 0.040 0.050 1060
G 10640 1064 0.60 to 0.70 0.50 to 0.80 0.040 0.050 1064
G 10650 1065 0.60 to 0.70 0.60 to 0.90 0.040 0.050 1065
G 10690 1069 0.65 to 0.75 0.40 to 0.70 0.040 0.050 1069
G 10700 1070 0.65 to 0.75 0.60 to 0.90 0.040 0.050 1070
G 10740 1074 0.70 to 0.80 0.50 to 0.80 0.040 0.050 1074
G 10750 1075 0.70 to 0.80 0.40 to 0.70 0.040 0.050 1075
G 10780 1078 0.72 to 0.85 0.30 to 0.60 0.040 0.050 1078
G 10800 1080 0.75 to 0.88 0.60 to 0.90 0.040 0.050 1080
G 10840 1084 0.80 to 0.93 0.60 to 0.90 0.040 0.050 1084
G 10850 1085 0.80 to 0.93 0.70 to 1.00 0.040 0.050 1085
G 10860 1086 0.80 to 0.93 0.30 to 0.50 0.040 0.050 1086
G 10900 1090 0.85 to 0.98 0.60 to 0.90 0.040 0.050 1090
G 10950 1095 0.90 to 1.03 0.30 to 0.50 0.040 0.050 1095
A
Designation established in accordance with Practice E 527 and SAE J 1086.

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TABLE 4 Nonresulfurized Carbon Steel, High Manganese, Cast or Heat Chemical Ranges and Limits
NOTE 1—Silicon—When silicon is required the following ranges and limits are commonly used for nonresulfurized carbon steels: 0.10 max %, 0.07
to 0.15 %, 0.10 to 0.20 %, 0.15 to 0.35 %, 0.20 to 0.40 %, or 0.30 to 0.60 %.
NOTE 2—Copper—When required, copper is specified as an added element.
NOTE 3—Lead—When lead is required as an added element a range from 0.15 to 0.35 % is specified. Such a steel is identified by inserting the letter
“L’’ between the second and third numerals of the grade number, for example, 15L18.

Grade No. Chemical Composition Limits, %

UNS
Carbon Manganese Phosphorus, Sulfur, SAE No.
DesignationA
max max
G 15130 1513 0.10 to 0.16 1.10 to 1.40 0.040 0.050 1513
G 15180 1518 0.15 to 0.21 1.10 to 1.40 0.040 0.050 1518
G 15220 1522 0.18 to 0.24 1.10 to 1.40 0.040 0.050 1522
G 15240 1524B 0.19 to 0.25 1.35 to 1.65 0.040 0.050 1524
G 15250 1525 0.23 to 0.29 0.80 to 1.10 0.040 0.050 1525
G 15260 1526 0.22 to 0.29 1.10 to 1.40 0.040 0.050 1526
G 15270 1527B 0.22 to 0.29 1.20 to 1.50 0.040 0.050 1527
G 15360 1536B 0.30 to 0.37 1.20 to 1.50 0.040 0.050 1536
G 15410 1541B 0.36 to 0.44 1.35 to 1.65 0.040 0.050 1541
G 15470 1547 0.43 to 0.51 1.35 to 1.65 0.040 0.050 1547
G 15480 1548B 0.44 to 0.52 1.10 to 1.40 0.040 0.050 1548
G 15510 1551B 0.45 to 0.56 0.85 to 1.15 0.040 0.050 1551
G 15520 1552B 0.47 to 0.55 1.20 to 1.50 0.040 0.050 1552
G 15610 1561B 0.55 to 0.65 0.75 to 1.05 0.040 0.050 1561
G 15660 1566B 0.60 to 0.71 0.85 to 1.15 0.040 0.050 1566
G 15720 1572B 0.65 to 0.76 1.00 to 1.30 0.040 0.050 1572
A
Designation established in accordance with Practice E 527 and SAE J 1086.
B
These grades were formerly designated as 10XX steels.

TABLE 5 Resulfurized Carbon Steels, Cast or Heat Chemical Ranges and Limits
NOTE 1—Silicon—When silicon is required, the following ranges and limits are commonly used: Up to 1110, incl, 0.10 max %, 1116 and over, 0.10
max %, 0.10 to 0.20 %, or 0.15 to 0.35 %.
NOTE 2—Because of the degree to which sulfur segregates, products analysis for sulfur in resulfurized carbon steel is not technologically appropriate
unless misapplication is clearly indicated.

Chemical Composition Limits, %

UNS
Grade No. Carbon Manganese Phosphorus, Sulfur SAE No.
DesignationA
max
G 11080 1108 0.08 to 0.13 0.50 to 0.80 0.040 0.08 to 0.13 1108
G 11090 1109 0.08 to 0.13 0.60 to 0.90 0.040 0.08 to 0.13 1109
G 11100 1110 0.08 to 0.13 0.30 to 0.60 0.040 0.08 to 0.13 1110
G 11160 1116 0.14 to 0.20 1.10 to 1.40 0.040 0.16 to 0.23 1116
G 11170 1117 0.14 to 0.20 1.00 to 1.30 0.040 0.08 to 0.13 1117
G 11180 1118 0.14 to 0.20 1.30 to 1.60 0.040 0.08 to 0.13 1118
G 11190 1119 0.14 to 0.20 1.00 to 1.30 0.040 0.24 to 0.33 1119
G 11320 1132 0.27 to 0.34 1.35 to 1.65 0.040 0.08 to 0.13 1132
G 11370 1137 0.32 to 0.39 1.35 to 1.65 0.040 0.08 to 0.13 1137
G 11390 1139 0.35 to 0.43 1.35 to 1.65 0.040 0.13 to 0.20 1139
G 11400 1140 0.37 to 0.44 0.70 to 1.10 0.040 0.08 to 0.13 1140
G 11410 1141 0.37 to 0.45 1.35 to 1.65 0.040 0.08 to 0.13 1141
G 11440 1144 0.40 to 0.48 1.35 to 1.65 0.040 0.24 to 0.33 1144
G 11450 1145 0.42 to 0.49 0.70 to 1.00 0.040 0.04 to 0.07 1145
G 11460 1146 0.42 to 0.49 0.70 to 1.00 0.040 0.08 to 0.13 1146
G 11510 1151 0.48 to 0.55 0.70 to 1.00 0.040 0.08 to 0.13 1151
A
Designation established in accordance with Practice E 527 and SAE J 1086.

of carbon steel. The results of the product analysis, except lead, logically appropriate for rephosphorized or resulfurized steels,
shall not vary both above and below the permissible limits. or both, unless misapplication is clearly indicated.
6.3.1 Rimmed or capped steels are characterized by a lack 6.3.3 The location at which chips for product analysis are
of uniformity in their chemical composition, especially for the obtained from the sample is important because of segregation.
elements carbon, phosphorus, and sulfur, and for this reason For rods and wire, chips must be taken by milling or machining
product analysis is not technologically appropriate for these the full cross section of the sample.
elements unless misapplication is clearly indicated.
6.3.2 Because of the degree to which phosphorus and sulfur
segregate, product analysis for these elements is not techno-

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TABLE 6 Rephosphorized and Resulfurized Carbon Steel Cast or Heat Chemical Ranges and Limits
NOTE 1—It is not common practice to produce the 12XX series of steel to specified limits for silicon. Silicon impairs machinability.
NOTE 2—Because of the degree to which phosphorus and sulfur segregate, product analysis for phosphorus and sulfur in the 12XX series steel is not
technologically appropriate unless misapplication is clearly indicated.

Chemical Composition Limits, %

UNS Grade
Carbon, Manganese Phosphorus Sulfur Lead SAE No.
DesignationA No.
max
G 12110 1211 0.13 0.60 to 0.90 0.07 to 0.12 0.10 to 0.15 ... 1211
G 12120 1212 0.13 0.70 to 1.00 0.07 to 0.12 0.16 to 0.23 ... 1212
G 12130 1213 0.13 0.70 to 1.00 0.07 to 0.12 0.24 to 0.33 ... 1213
G 12150 1215 0.09 0.75 to 1.05 0.04 to 0.09 0.26 to 0.35 ... 1215
... 12L13 0.13 0.70 to 1.00 0.07 to 0.12 0.24 to 0.33 0.15 to 0.35 12L13
... 12L14 0.15 0.85 to 1.15 0.04 to 0.09 0.26 to 0.35 0.15 to 0.35 12L14
... 12L15 0.09 0.75 to 1.05 0.04 to 0.09 0.26 to 0.35 0.15 to 0.35 12L15
A
Designation established in accordance with Practice E 527 and SAE J 1086.

TABLE 7 Permissible Variations for Product Analysis of Carbon control tests by producers during the intermediate stages of
Steel wire processing, as well as for final testing of the finished
Element Limit, or Max of Over Under
product, and apply particularly to specification wire and wires
Specified Range, % Max Min for specific applications. A number of these tests are further
Limit, % Limit, % described in Supplement IV, Round Wire Products, of Test
Carbon 0.25 and under 0.02 0.02 Methods and Definitions A 370.
over 0.25 to 0.55, incl 0.03 0.03 8.3 Since the general utility of rods and wire requires
over 0.55 0.04 0.04
Manganese 0.90 and under 0.03 0.03 continuity of length, in the case of rods, tests are commonly
over 0.90 to 1.65, incl 0.06 0.06 made on samples taken from the ends of coils after removing
Phosphorus to 0.040, incl 0.008 ... enough rings to clear any non-uniformity in the controlled
Sulfur to 0.060, incl 0.008 ...
Silicon 0.35 and under 0.02 0.02 cooling process, if applicable. In the case of wire, tests are
over 0.35 to 0.60, incl 0.05 0.05 commonly made on samples taken from the ends of coils,
CopperA under minimum only ... 0.02
thereby not impairing the usefulness of the whole coil.
LeadB 0.15 to 0.35, incl 0.03 0.03
A
Product analysis permissible variations for copper apply only when the amount 9. Dimensions, Mass, and Permissible Variations
of copper is specified or required. Copper bearing steels typically specify 0.20 %
min copper. 9.1 The diameter and out-of-roundness of the wire rod shall
B
Product analysis permissible variations for lead apply only when the amount of not vary from that specified by more than that prescribed in
lead is specified or required. A range from 0.15 to 0.35 % lead is normally specified
for leaded steels. Table 8.
9.2 The diameter and out-of-roundness of the coarse round
wire and straightened and cut wire shall not vary from that
6.3.3.1 Steel subjected to certain heat treating operations by
specified by more than that prescribed in Table 9.
the purchaser may not give chemical analysis results that
9.3 The length of straightened and cut wire shall not vary
properly represent its original composition. Therefore, pur-
from that specified by more than that prescribed in Table 10.
chasers should analyze chips taken from the steel in the
9.4 The burrs formed in cutting straightened and cut wire
condition in which it is received from the producer.
shall not exceed the diameter specified by more than that
6.3.3.2 When samples are returned to the producer for
prescribed in Table 11.
product analysis, the samples should consist of pieces of the
full cross section. 10. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
6.3.4 For referee purposes, Test Methods E 30 shall be used.
10.1 The wire rod shall be free of detrimental surface
7. Metallurgical Structure imperfections, tangles, and sharp kinks.
7.1 Grain size, when specified, shall be determined in 10.1.1 Two or more rod coils may be welded together to
accordance with the requirements of Test Methods E 112. produce a larger coil. The weld zone may not be as sound as the
7.2 Wire rods of the steel grades listed in Table 3, when original material. The mechanical properties existing in the
supplied in the “as-rolled’’ condition, shall not contain injuri-
ous microconstituents such as untempered martensite. TABLE 8 Permissible Variation in Diameter for Wire Rod in Coils
NOTE 1—For purposes of determining conformance with this specifi-
8. Mechanical Properties cation, all specified limits in this table are absolute limits as defined in
8.1 The properties enumerated in individual specifications Practice E 29.
shall be determined in accordance with Test Methods and
Diameter of Permissible Permissible
Definitions A 370. Rod, mm Variation, Plus Out-of-Round,
8.2 Because of the great variety in the kinds of wire and the and Minus, mm mm
extensive diversity of end uses, a number of formal mechanical 5.5 to 19 0.40 0.60
test procedures have been developed. These tests are used as

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TABLE 9 Permissible Variation in Diameter for Uncoated Coarse the usefulness of the coil of wire account for the generally
Round Wire accepted practice of allowing retests for mechanical tests and
NOTE 1—For purposes of determining conformance with this specifi- surface examination. An additional test piece is cut from each
cation, all specified limits in this table are absolute limits as defined in end of the coil from which the original sample was taken. A
Practice E 29. portion of the coil may be discarded prior to cutting the sample
In Coils for retest. If any of the retests fail to comply with the
Diameter of Permissible Permissible requirements, the coil of wire may be rejected. Before final
Wire, mm Variation, Plus Out-of-Round, rejection, however, it is frequently advisable to base final
and Minus, mm mm
decision on an actual trial of the material to determine whether
0.90 to under 1.90 0.03 0.03
1.90 to under 12.5 0.05 0.05 or not it will do the job for which it is intended.
12.5 and over 0.08 0.08
Straightened and Cut 12. Inspection
0.90 to under 1.90 0.03 0.03 12.1 The manufacturer shall afford the purchaser’s inspector
1.90 to under 3.80 0.05 0.05
3.80 to under 12.5 0.08 0.08 all reasonable facilities necessary to satisfy him that the
12.5 and over 0.10 0.10 material being produced and furnished is in accordance with
this specification. Mill inspection by the purchaser shall not
interfere unnecessarily with the manufacturer’s operations. All
TABLE 10 Permissible Variation in Length for Straightened and tests and inspections shall be made at the place of manufacture,
Cut Wire
unless otherwise agreed upon.
NOTE 1—For purposes of determining conformance with this specifi-
cation, all specified limits in this table are absolute limits as defined in 13. Rejection and Rehearing
Practice E 29.
13.1 Any rejection based on tests made in accordance with
Cut Length, m Permissible Variations, this specification shall be reported to the producer within a
Plus and Minus, mm
reasonable length of time. The material must be adequately
Under 1.0 1.6
protected and correctly identified in order that the producer
1.0 to 4.0 2.4
Over 4.0 3.0 may make a proper investigation.

14. Certification
TABLE 11 Permissible Variation for Burrs for Straightened and
Cut Wire 14.1 Upon request of the purchaser in the contract or order,
a manufacturer’s certification that the material was manufac-
NOTE 1—For purposes of determining conformance with this specifi- tured and tested in accordance with this specification together
cation, all specified limits in this table are absolute limits as defined in
Practice E 29.
with a report of the test results shall be furnished at the time of
shipment.
Diameter of Wire, mm Permissible Variations, 14.2 The certification shall include the specification num-
over Measured Diam-
eter, mm
ber, year date of issue, and revision letter, if any.
Up to 3.0, incl 0.10
Over 3.0 to 6.5, incl 0.15 15. Packaging and Package Marking
Over 6.5 to 12.5, incl 0.20
Over 12.5 0.25 15.1 A tag shall be securely attached to each coil or bundle
and shall be marked with the size, ASTM specification number,
heat or cast number, grade number, and name or mark of the
weld material may differ from those in the unaffected base manufacturer.
metal. The weld may exceed the standard dimensional permis- 15.2 When specified in the purchase order, packaging,
sible variations on the minus side and must be within the marking, and loading for shipments shall be in accordance with
permissible variations on the plus side. those procedures recommended by Practices A 700.
10.2 The wire as received shall be smooth and substantially 15.3 Bar Coding—In addition to the previously-stated
free from rust, shall not be kinked or improperly cast. No identification requirements, bar coding is acceptable as a
detrimental die marks or scratches may be present. Each coil supplementary identification method. Bar coding should be
shall be one continuous length of wire. Welds made during cold consistent with AIAG B-5 02.00, Primary Metals Identification
drawing are permitted. Tag Application. The bar code may be applied to a substantially
10.3 The straightened and cut wire shall be substantially affixed tag.
straight and not be kinked or show excessive spiral marking.
11. Number of Tests and Retests 16. Keywords
11.1 The difficulties in obtaining truly representative 16.1 carbon; coarse round wire; general; metric; straight-
samples of wire rod and coarse round wire without destroying ened and cut; weld; wire rods

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(A 510M – 03) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved Sept. 1, 2006.)

(1) Revised 8.3.

(2) Changed Mn content of Grade 1006 in Table 3 to be
consistent with other standards.

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