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Standard Specification for

General Requirements for Steel Bars, Carbon and Alloy,
Hot-Wrought1
This standard is Issued under t..he Jixed designa1ion A29/A29M; I.he number immediately followmg the designation indic-ates the ye.ar
nr orig:im1I w.lopcion or, in 1he c11~ of revibfon, 1he year or 1:l!ol revision. A m1ml)cr in p::1ren1hesei: indicwes the year of h1M n:approv,11.
A superscript <-psilon (s) i•idica1~ an editori:i.l change since the lal>l rcvisioo or reappro\lal.

Tiu'.~ ,-.,andard Ito.. bt>err ftppm 1·ed for u:ie by ,:.gencie,· of 1/,e U.S. Di•Jwrtmenl of ()efeu.-.e.

1. Scope* 1.2 In case of any co11fl ict in requirements, the requirements

of the purchase order. the individual material specificat ion, and
1.1 Th is specification 2 covers a group of common require-
this general specification shall prevai l in the seq uence named.
ments which, unless olherwise specified in the purchase order
or i n an individual specification. shall apply to carbon and alloy 1.3 The values stated in eil11er inch-pound units or SI units
steel bars under each of the following ASTM specifications (or are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
under any olher ASTM specification which invokes this each syste1J1 are not necessari ly exact equivalents; therefore. to
specification or portions thereof): ensure co11forrnru1ce wil11 l11e s1andartl, each system shall used
Titto ot Specification ASTM
independently of the other, and values from the two systems
DesignationA shal l 1101 be combined.
Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel Bars:
SIeeI Bars, ca,oon, Quenclled and Tempered A321 1.4 For purposes of determining conformance to this speci-
Steel Bars and Shapes, Calbon Rolled from "T" Rails A499 fication and l11c various material spec ifications referenced in
S1eel Bars, Carbon, Marchan! Quality, M•Grades A575 1. 1. dimensional values shall be rounded to the nearest unit in
Steel Bars, Carbon, Hol-Wrooghl, Special Quality A576
Steel Bars, Carbon, Merchant Quality. Mechanical A663/A663M Lhe right-hand place of figures used in expressi ng the limiting
Properties values in accordance with the round ing method of Practice
Steel Bars, Calbon, H ot-Wrought, Special Quality, Me- A675/A675M
ci'lanical Properties
£29.
Steel Bars lor Springs, Carboo and Alloy A689 NO'l'e I-Specification A29/A29M previously listed dimensional toler-
Cold•Flnished Carbon Steel Bars:
ances for cold-finished bars: these are now found in Specification /1108.
Steel Bars, Carbon and AIJoy, Cold•Finjshed A108
Cold~Drawn Stress•Aalieved Carbon Steel Bars Sub• A311/A3I1M 1.5 This standard does 1101 pw71or1 lo crddress all of the
ject to Mechanical Property Requirements safety co11cems. if any. associated wi1/r its use. lt is the
Hot-Rolled A/toy Steel Bars:
Steel Bars, Alloy, Standard Grad~ A322 responsibility of the user of tlris s1a11dmr:I to establish appro-
Carboo and Alloy Steel Bars Sub)ec1 10 End-Quench A304 pri(Jle safety, health, arid e1111ironme11tal prac1ices and deter-
Hardenabilrty Requirements
mine the applicability of regulato,y limi1ations prior 10 use.
Steel Bars, Alloy, Hot-Wrought or Cold-Finished. A434/A434M
Quenched and Tempered 1.6 This imemational s1andard was developed in accor-
Steel Bars, Alloy, Hot-Wrooght, tor Elevated Tempera- A739 dnrice 111i1h i111ema1io11al/y recognized principles on s/andard-
ture or Pressure-Containing Pans. or Both
ization es1ablished in 1he Decision 011 Principles for the
Co/d•Finishod Alloy Steel Bars:
Steel Bars, Alloy, Hot-Rolled or Cold-Finished, A434/A434M Deve/op111e111 of l111emalional Standards, Guides and Recom-
Quenched and Tempered me11da1ionr issued by tire World Trade Organization Technical
Steel Bars, ca,bon, Hol-Wrooghl or Cold-Finished, A696
Barriers to Trode (TBT) Committee.
Special Qualily, lor Ptessure Piping Companenls

A These designations reler to the latest issue ol the respective specifications. 2. Referenced Documents
,vhich appear either in the Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.05. or as
,epnnts obtainable from ASTM 2.1 ASTM Standards: 3
A I 08 Specification for Steel Bar, Carbon and Alloy, Cold-
Fi nished
A304 Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Bars Subject
1
This spccificHlkm is under lhc jurisdiction of ASTM Committee AO I on Steel, 10 End-Quench Hardenability ~equirement.s ·
StainJe!\.S Steel ai,d Related Alloys and is the direct rei:po11.'\ibilit)' of Subcommittee
AOI.IS on Bars,
Currem ecliLion approved July I. 2020. Published July 2020. Originally approved
1
in 1957. Las1 provious edition approved i n 20 16 ;is A29/A29M - 16. DOI: For referenced ASTM standards. visil Ll1e ASTM website. www.as.tntorg. or
I0.1520/A0029_A0029M-20. c<num.::.t AS'Trvt CuM.Omcr Service al ~rvice@u~1m.<.1rg. For Annual Oook of AS'Trvt
2 for ASME Boiler -and Pressure Vessel Code appllcations. see related Specifi• Stand:i.rds volume infom1arion. refer 10 the standard·s Documem Summary pa.ge on
cation SA·29/SA-29M in Sec1ion II of 1hm Code. 1hc ASTM websi1e.

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A3 1 I/A3 l l M Specifica tion for Cold-Drawn , S tress - AIAG B-5 02.00 Primary Metals Tag Application Standard
Relieved Carbon Steel Bars Subject to Mecbanical Prop-
erty Requi rements 3. Terminology
A32 I Specification for S teel Bars, Carbon , Quenched and 3.1 Defi11i1io11s of Tenm Specific to This Standard:
Tempered (Withdrawn 2007)4
3.1.l cold-finished steel ba,:s-steel bars produced by cold
A322 Specification for Steel Bars, Al loy, Standard Grades
finishing previously hot-wroug ht bru·s by means of cold
A370 Test Methods and Definitfons for Mechanica l Testing
drnwing, cold form ing. turn iog. grindi ng, or polishing (singly
of Steel Products
or in combination) to yield straig ht lengths or coils in sections
A434/A434M Specification for S teel Bars, Alloy, Hm -
that are un iform throug hout thei r leugth and in the followi ng
Wroug ht or Cold-Finished, Quenched and Tempered
sections and sizes:
A499 Specification for S teel Bars and S hapes. Carbon
Rolled from 'T' Ra ils 3.1.1.1 rounds-9 in. [230 mml and under in diameter,
A575 Spec ificatio n for Steel Bru·s, Carbon , Merchru1t 3. 1.1.2 squares-6 in. [ I 50 mm] and un der between parallel
Quality. M -Grades sur faces,
A576 Specification for Steel Bars. ·carbon. Hot-Wrought,
3.1.1.3 hexagons-4 in. f 100 mm] and under between par-
Special Quality
allel surfaces,
A663/A663M S pecification for Steel Bars. Carbon . Mer-
chant Qua]jty, Mechanical Properties 3.1.1.4 flats-Vs in. [3 mm] and over in thickness and not
A675/A675M Specification for S teel Bars. Carbon, Hot- over 12 in. (300 nun] in widtb, aud
Wroug ht, Special Quality, Mechanical Properties 3. 1. 1.5 special bar sections.
A689 Speciiication for Carbon and Alloy Steel Bars for 3.1.2 hot-wrought steel bars-steel bars produced by hot
.S prings · forming ingots, blooms, billets, or other semifinished forms to
A696 Specification for S teel Bars, Carbon. Hot-Wrought o r yield straight lengths ( or coils, depending upon size, section,
Cold-Finished. S pecial Quality. for Pressure Piping Com- and mi ll equi pment) in secti ons that are un ifonn throughout
ponents !heir length. and in the following sections and sizes:
A 700 Guide for Packaging, Marking. and Loadj ng Methods
3. 1.2.1 m unds-1/2, in. to I 0.0 in. (5.5 mm to 250 mm] ,
for SteeJ Products for Shipi;nent
inclusive:
A 739 Specification for S teel Bars, Alloy, Ho t-Wrought, for
Elevated Temperature or Pressure-Contain ing Parts. or 3. 1.2.2 sq11ares- ½2 in. to 6.0 i11. [6 mm to 160 mm],
Both incl usive;
A 751 Test Methods , Practices, and Terminology for Chemi- 3. 1.2.3 ro1111d-cornered squares-1/i2 in. to 8.0 in. [6 mm to
cal Analysis of S teel Products 200 mm]. inclusive;
E29 Practice for Using S ign ificant Digits in Test Data to
3.1.2.4 fl-ms-Va in. 10 8 in. inclusive, in width: 1 1/64 in. in
Determine Conformance with S pecifications
min imum thickness up to 6 in. in width: and 0.230 in. in
El l2 Test Methods for Determini ng Average Grai n Size
minimum thickness for over 6 in. to 8 in. in width. incl usive
2.2 ASME Code:5 [over 5 mm in thickness up to I 50 mm in width; and over 6 mm
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code in thickness for over 150 mm throug h 200 mm in wid thJ.
2.3 Federal Standards: 6 M aximum thick ness for all widths is 4 in. [ 100 mm];
Fed. S Ld. No. 123 Mar king for S hipment (Civil Agencies)
Fed. Std. No. J 83 Continuous Identificatio n Marking of Iron 3.1.2.5 hexagons 01ul octagons-¼ in. to 4Y,Gin. f6 111111 to
I 03 mru] . inclusive, between parallel surfaces;
and Stee l Products
2.4 Military Standmd:6 3. 1.2.6 bar size shapes-Angles, channels. tees, zees, when
MJL-STD- 163 Steel Mill Producrs- Preparation for Sh ip- thei r greatest cross-sectional rumension is under 3 in. (75 mm ];
me nt and Storage and
2.5 Other Swndards:7 3.1.2.7 special bar sections- Hali~rounds, ovitls, ha lf-ovals.
AlAG B-1 Bar Code Symbology Standard for 3-of-9 Bar other special bar size sections.
Codes 3.1.3 lot-unless otherwise specified in rhe contract or
order. a lot sbaJI consist of aJI bars submitted for inspection at
the same time of the same heat. condjtio n, fi nish , size, o r shape .
.l The lasl np1mwcd \1Crsion of I.his historical smndrm.1 is referenced on
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required by comrartors in cOflnecl'ion with specific procuremem functions should be temperi ng charge. For bars specified in the q uenched and
<>brnined from the rmx:uriag 11ctivi1y or us dil."cctcd by 1he con1rac1ing olliccr, Ot from tem pered condition. when heat treat.eel wilhout interruption in a
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4. Chemical Composition squares, hexagons, and t11e l.ike. Chips are taken by milling or
4. J Limits: macbini11g the full cross section of the piece. Drillillg is not a
4.1. l T he chemjca l composjtion shall conform to the re• feasible method for samp ling si7..es 0.75 in. 2 and smaller.
4.3.3.2 Applicable co products where the width of the cross
quirements specified in the purchase order or the ind ividual
product specifications. For convenience. the grades commonly section greaLly exceeds the thickness, such as bar size shapes
specified for carbon steel bars are shown in Table I and for and light flat bars. Cl1ips are taken by dri lling entirely through
the steel at a point midway between t11e edge and the middle of
alloy steel bars in Table 2. Bars may be ordered to these grade
designations and when so ordered shall conform to the speci• the section, or by mi lling or machin ing the entire cross section.
4.3.3.3 Appl.icable to large rounds, squares semili nished.
lied limits by heat analysis.
etc. Ch ips are taken a l any point midway between the out5ide
4. 1.2 When compositi ons other than th.ose shown in Tables
and the center of the piece by drilling parallel to the axis or by
I and 2 are required. the composition Umits shall be prepared
milling or mach ini ng the Ful l cross section. In cases where
usi ng the rnnges and limits shown in Table 3 for carbon steel
these methods are not practicable, the piece may be drilled on
and Table 4 for alloy steel.
the side, but ch ips are not taken until they represent the portion
4.2 Heat or Casi Analysis: midway between the out.s.ide and the center.
4.2. 1 The chemica l composition of each heal or cast shall be 4.3.3.4 When the steel is subject to tens ion cest
determined by the manufacturer in accordance with Test requirements. the tension test specimen can also be used for
Methods, Practices. and Terminology A75 1. product analysis. ln that case, chips for product analys is cru1 be
4.2.2 The beat or cast analysis shall conform co the require• taken by drilling enti rely through the tension test specimens or
ments specified in the product specification or purchase order. by the method described in 4.3.3. 1.
These can be the heat chemical rru1ge and limi t for a grade 4.3.4 When chips are taken by dr.illing. the dirunetcr of t11e
designated in Tables I and 2. or another range and li mit in drill used shall coo.form to the following:
accordance with 4 . 1.2, or with requ irements of the product Area of Sample Cross Section, Approximate Drill Diameter.
specification. in. 2 Jcm2J In. Jmml
161100] or less 'h )12.5]
Norn 2- Heat analysis for lead is not determinable si nce lead is added Over 16 1100] 1 125.0]
to the ladle stre;,m while each ingot is poured. When specified as an added
4.3.5 The minimum number of sru11ples to be taken from
element to a standard steel . the petcemage of lead is repol'Ced as 0. 15 to
0.35 incJ. which is the range commonly spcdlic<l for this clement. material representing the same heat or lot before rejection by
the purchaser shall be as follows:
4.2.3 If requested or required, the heat analysis shall be
Minimum Number
repo11ed to U1e purchaser or his representative.
ol Samples
4.2.4 Reporting of significant figures and rounding shall be 15 tons [15 Mg] and unoer 4
in accordance with Test Methods, Practices. and Terminology Over 15 tons 115 Mg! 6
A75 I. 4.3.6 ln case the number of pieces in a heat is less than the
4 .3 Product A11alysi.c number of samples requi red. one sample from each piece shall
4.3. 1 Meecham quality carbon bar steel is not subject to be considered su.fricient.
rejection for product analysis unless misapplication of a heat is 4.3. 7 lo the event that product analysis detenninatfons are
clearly indicated. outside the permissible limits as prescribed in 4.3.2. adilitional
4 .3.2 Analyses may be made by the purchaser from finished samples shall be analyzed and the acceptability of the heat
bars other than merchant quality representing each heat of negotiated between the pu rchaser and the producer.
open-hearth, basic-oxygen, or electri c-fu rnace steel. The 4.4 Referee Analysis-In case a referee analysis is required
chemical composition thus determined shall not vary from the and agreed upon to resolve a dispute concerni ng the results of
limj ts specified in the applicable specjfication by more than the a chemjca l analysis. the referee analysis shall be pe1formed in
amounts prescribed in Table 5 and Table 6. but the several accordance with the latest issue of Test Method,, Practices, and
determinations of any element.. exclud ing lead. in a heat may Terminology A751 , unless otherwise agreed upon between the
not vary both above and below the specified range. Rimmed or manufactuser and the purcha~er.
capped steel is characterized by a lack of homogeneity in its
composition, especially for the e lements carbon, phosphorus, 5. Grain Size Requirement
and sulfur: therefore. when rimmed or capped st.eel is specified 5.1 Auste11itic Grain Size-A ll requirements for austeni tic
or required, the liL1J itations for these elements shall not be grai n size control in Section 5 refer to the size of the austenite
applicable. B ecause of the degree to wruch phosphonis and grai n wh ich forms duri ng a subsequent bar reheating operation
su lfur segregate, the limitations for these elements shall not be at or above the recrystallization temperat ure. These require-
applicable to rephosphoti zed or resuJfutized steels. ments do not apply to. nor do they in any way control. the prior
4.3.3 Samples for product analysis shall be taken by one of austenitc grain size or the ferrite grain size of the bar in the
the following meLhods: as-rolled condition .
4.3.3. 1 Applicab le co small sections whose cross-sectional 5.1.l When a coarse austenitic grain size is specified, the
area does not exceed 0.75 in. 2 l500 mm2 ] such a, roun ds. steel shall have a grain size number of I to 5 exclusive as

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TABLE 1 Grade Designations and Chemical Compositions of Carbon Steel Bars
Heat Chemical Ranges and Limits. o/o
Grade Designation
Carbon Manganese Phos phorus, max SuUur, ma,cA
Nonresutfuriz.ed Carbon Steels 8· c. o. E. ~
1005 0.06 max 0.35max 0.040 0.050
1006 0.08 max 0.25-0.40 0.040 0.050
1008 0.10 max 0.30-0.50 0.040 0.050
1010 O.OIH>. 13 0.30-0.60 0.040 0 .050
1011 0.0IHJ,13 0.60-0.90 0,040 0 .050
1012 0.10-0.15 0.30-0.60 0.040 0.050
1013 0.11-0.16 0.S0-0.80 0.040 0.050
1015 0. 13-o.1 8 0.30- 0.60 0.040 0.050
1016 0.13-0.1 8 0.60-0.90 0.040 0.050
1017 O.l S-0,20 0.30-0.60 0,040 0 .050
1018 0.15-o.20 0.60-0.90 0.040 0.050
1019 o.1s-o.20 0,70-1.00 0,040 0 .050
1020 0.18-0.23 0.30-0.60 0.040 0 .050
1021 0.18-0.23 0.60-0.90 0.040 0.050
1022 0.18-0.23 0.70-1 .00 0.040 0.050
1023 0.20-0.25 0.30-0.60 0.040 0.050
1025 0.22- 0.28 0.30-0.60 0.040 0.050
1026 0.22-0,28 0.60-0.90 0.040 0.050
1029 0.25-o.31 0.60-0.90 0.040 0 .050
1030 0.28-0.34 0.60-0.90 0,040 0 .050
1034 0.32-0.38 O.S0-0.80 0.040 0.050
1035 0.32-0.38 0.60-0.90 0.040 0.050
1037 0.32-0.38 0.70- 1.00 0.040 0.050
1038 0.35-0.42 0.60-0.90 0.040 0.050
1039 0.37- 0.44 0.70-1 .00 0.040 0.050
1040 0.37-0.44 0.60-0.90 0.040 0.050
1042 0.40-o.47 0.60-0.90 0.040 0.050
1043 0.40-0.47 0.70-1.00 0.040 0 .050
1044 0.43-0.50 0.30-0.60 0.040 0.050
1045 0.43-0.50 0.60-0.90 0.040 0.050
1046 0.43-0.50 0.70-1 .00 0.040 0.050
1049 0.46-0.53 0.60-0.90 0.040 0.050
1050 0.48-0.55 0.60-0.90 0.040 0.050
1053 0.48-0.55 0.70-1.00 0.040 0 .050
1055 0.50-0.60 0.60-0.90 0.040 0 .050
1059 0,55-0.65 O.S0-0.80 0.040 0 .050
1060 0.5S-0.65 0.60-0.90 0.040 0.050
1064 0.60-0.70 0.50-0.80 0.040 0.050
1065 0.60-0.70 0.60-0.90 0.040 0.050
1069 0.65-0.75 0.40-0.70 0.040 0.050
1070 0.6S-0.75 0.60-0.90 0.040 0.050
1071 0.6S-0.70 0.75-1.05 0.040 0.050
1074 0.70-0.80 0.50-0.80 0.040 0 .050
1075 0.70-0.80 0,40-0,70 0.040 0.050
1078 0.72- 0.85 0.30-0.60 0.040 0.050
1080 0.75-0.88 0.60-0.90 0.040 0 .050
1084 0.80-0.93 0.60-0.90 0.040 0.050
1086 0.80-0.93 0.30-0.50 0.040 0.050
1090 O.BS-0.98 0.60-0.90 0.040 0 .050
1095 0.90-1.03 0.30-0.50 0.040 0 .050
Resulfurized Cartx,n S1ee1sa.o.
11 08 0.08-0.13 0.60-0.80 0.040 0 .08-0.13
1109 0.08-0.1 3 0.60-0.90 0.040 0.08-0.1 3
1110 0.08-0.13 0.30- 0.60 0.040 0.08-0.13
1116 0.14--0.20 1.10-1.40 0.040 0 .16-0.23
1117 0.14--0.20 1.00-1.30 0.040 O.OS-0.13
1118 0.14-0.20 1,30-1.60 0.040 O.OS-0. 13
1119 0.14--0.20 1.00-1.30 0.040 0 .24-0.33
1132 0.27-0.34 1.35-1.65 0.040 0 .08-0. 13
1137 0.32- 0.39 1.35- 1.65 0.040 0 .08-0.1 3
1139 0.35-0.43 1.35- 1.65 0.040 0 .13-0.20
1140 0.37- 0.44 0.70-1 .00 0.040 0 .08-0. 13
1141 0.37- 0.45 1.35- 1.65 0.040 0.08-0.1 3
1144 0.40-0,48 1.35-1 .65 0.040 0 .24-0,33
1145 0,42-0.49 0.70-1.00 0.040 0 .04-0.07
1146 0.42-0.49 0.70-1.00 0.040 0.08-0.13
1151 0.48-o.55 0.70-1,00 0.040 O.OS-0.13
Rephospho1l2ed and Resullurl2ed carbon S1ee1s 0 ,F
Grade Designation Carbon Manganese Phosphorous Sulfur Lead
1211 0.13 max 0.60-0.90 0.07-0.12 0.10-0.15
1212 0. 13 max 0.70-1.00 0.07-0.12 0.16--0.23

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TABLE 1 Continued
Rephosphorlzed and Resullurtzed Carbon Steeis0 ,F
Grade Designation Carbon Manganese PhosphorO<Js Sulfur Lead
12 13 0.13 max 0.70-1.00 0.07- 0.1 2 0.24--0.33
1215 0.09 max 0.75-1.05 0.04-0.09 0.26--0.35
12L13 0.13 max 0.70-1.00 0.07-0. 12 0.24-0.33 0.15-0.35
12L14 0.15 max 0.85-1.15 0.04-0.09 0.26--0.35 0.15-0.35
12L 15 0.09 max 0.75-1.05 0.04-0.09 0.26--0.35 0. 15-0.35
High-Manganese Carbon Steets 8·"·"·E,
Grae!& Designation Former Designation Carbon Manganese Phosphorous, ma)( Sulfur, max
1513 0.10--0.16 1.10-1.40 0.040 0.050
1518 O.lS-0.21 1.10-1.40 0.040 0.050
1522 0.18-G.24 1 .10-1.40 0.040 0.050
1524 1024 0.1\Hl.25 1 .35-1 .65 0.040 0.050
1525 0.23--0.29 0 .80-1.10 0.040 0.050
1526 0.22-0.29 1.10-1.40 0.040 0.050
1527 1027 0.22-0.29 1.20-1.50 0.040 0.050
1536 1036 0.30-0.37 1.20-1.50 0.040 0.050
1541 1041 0.36-0.44 1.35-1.65 0.040 0.050
1547 0.43--0.51 1.35-1.65 0.040 0.050
1548 1048 0.44-0.52 1 .10-1.40 0.040 0.050
1551 1051 0.45-0.56 0 .85-1 .15 0.040 0.050
1552 1052 0.47-0.55 1.20-1 .50 0.040 0.050
1561 1061 0.55-0.65 0.75-1.05 0.040 0.050
1566 1066 0.60-0.71 0.85-1.15 0.040 0.050
1572 1072 0.65-0.76 1.00-1.30 0.040 0.050
Heat Chemical Ranges and Limits, percent
Merchant Quality M Series Carbon Sleet Bars
Grade Designation Carbon Manganese" PhosphorO<JS, max Sulfur, max
M 1008 0.10 max 0.25-0.60 0.04 0.05
M 1010 0.07--0.14 0.25-0.60 0.04 0.05
M 1012 0.09--0.16 0.25-G.60 0.04 0.05
M 1015 0.12--0.19 0.25--0.60 0.04 0.05
M 1017 0.14-0.21 0.25-G.60 0.04 0.05
M 1020 0.17-0.24 0.25-0.60 0.04 0.05
M 1023 0.19-0.27 0.25-G.60 0.0 4 0.05
M 1025 0.20--0.30 0.25-0.60 0.04 0.05
M 1031 0.26--0.36 0.25-0.60 0.04 0.05
M 1044 0.40--0.50 0.25---0.60 0.04 0.05
A Maximum unless otherwise indicated.
6 When silicon is required, the following ranges and limits are commonly specified: 0.10 %, max. 0.10 % to 0.20 %. 0.15 % to 0 .35 %, 0.20 % to 0.40 %, or 0.30 % to
0.60%.
c Copper can be specified when required as 0.20 % minimum.
0 When lead is required as an added element to a standard steel, a range of 0. 15 10 0.35 % inclusive is specified. Such a steel is identified by inserting the lette<"l.. between

1he second Md third n umerals ol the grade deslgnallon, lo, example, 10 L 45. A cast or heat analysis Is not determinable when lead Is added to the ladle stream.
EWhen boron treatment fo, killed steels is specified, the steels can be expec1ed to contain 0.0005 to 0.003 % boron. If the usual titanium additive is not permi11ed, th e
steels can be expected to oontain up to 0.005 % boron.
FThe elements bismuth. calcium, selenium, or tellurium may be added as agreed upon between purchaser and sup~ier.
"Unless prohibited by the purchaser, the manganese content may exceed 0.60 % on heat analysis to a maximum of 0.75 %, provided the carbon range on heat analysis
has !he minimum and maximum reduced by 0.01 o/o for eaeh 0.05 % manganese over 0.60 o/o.

determined in accordance with Test Methods E 112. Confor- 5.1.2.2 By ag reement between purchaser and suppl ier, co-
mance to this grain size of 70 % of the grains in the area lumbium8 or vanadium, or both. may be used for grain refini ng
examined shal l constitute the basis of acceptance. One test per instead of o r with al uminum . When columbium o r vanadium is
heat shall be made. used as a grain refini ng element. the fine austenitic grain size
5. 1.2 When a fine austeniric grain size is spec ified, the steel requirement sha ll be deemed to be f-u lfil led if. on heat analysis.
sha ll have a grai n siz.e number of 5 or higher as detenni ned in the columbium o r vanadium content is as follows (lhe content
accordance with Test Methods E 11 2. Conformance to this of the elements shall be reported with the heat analysis):
grain size of 70 % of the area exam ined shall constitute the SIeels having 0.25 ¾ carbon or less:
basis of acceptance. One test per heat shall be made unless lhe Cb 0.025min
V 0.05 min
provis ions of 5. 1.2.1 or 5.1.2.2 are exercised.
5. 1.2.1 When al uminum i.~ used as the grain refining
Steels having over 0.25 % carbon:
element, the line austenitic grain size requirement shall be Cb 0.015min
deemed to be fulfi lled if. on heat analysis, the aluminum V 0.02 min
content is not less than 0.020 % total alumintun or, alternately,
0.015 % acid soluble aluminum. The aluminum content shall
be reported. The grai n size test specified in 5. 1.2 shall be the a Columbiuin (Cb) aod Niobium (Nb) 11re ahern.tue n:unes fol' element 4 1 io Ihe
referee rest. Periodic: Tnbk of 1hc. Elements.

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TABLE 2 Grade Designations and Chemical Compositions of Alloy Steel Bars

NoTE I-Small quan1ities of certain e lements are presen1 in a lloy steels, which are not s pecified or required. These e lemems are considered as incidenial
and may be presem to the follow ing rn:L'< imum amoums: copper. 0.35 %: nickel, 0.25 %: chromium, 0 .20 % and molybdenum, 0.06 %.
NoTE 2-Wbere minimum and maximum suJ.fur coment is shown it is indicative of resulfurized ste-el.
NoTE 3- The chemical ranges and limits shown in T::tblc 2 ~ue produced LO product analy$iS tolerances shown in Table 6.
Noni 4- &andnrd a lloy steels can be produced with a lead range of 0. I 5 10 0.35 %. S uch steels are identified b)• inserting the Jcuc r "L'' bc1ween Ll1e
second and third nu01erals of 1he Al SI number. for example. 41 L 40. A cas1· or heat analysis is not determinable when lead is added 10 the ladle stream.
Heat Chemical Ranges and Limits, %
Grado
Designation Phosphorus, Sulfur, SUiconA
Cart>on Manganese Nlckel Chtomium Molybdenum Vanadium
max max
1330 0.28-0.33 1.6(H.90 0.035 0.040 0.15-0.35
1335 0.33-0.38 1.6(H .90 0.035 0.040 0.15-0.35
1340 0.38-0.43 1.6<H.90 0.035 0.040 0.15-0.35
1345 0.43-0.48 1.6(H.90 0.035 0.040 0.15-0.35

4012 0.09--0.14 0.75-1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15-0.35 0. 15--0.25

4023 0.20-0.25 0.70-0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15-0.35 0.20-0.30
4024 0.20-0.25 0.70-0.90 0.035 0.035-0.050 0.1 5-0.35 0.20-0.30
4027 0.25--0.30 0.70-0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15-0.35 0.20-0.30
4028 0.25--0.30 0.70-0.90 0.035 0.035-0.050 0.15-0.35 0.20-0.30
4032 0.30-Q.35 0.70-0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15-0-35 0.20-0.30
4037 0.35-0.40 0.70-0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15-0.35 0.20-0.30
4042 0.40-0.45 0.70-0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15-0.35 0.20-0.30
4047 0.45-0.50 0.70-0.90 0.035 0.040 0.1 5-0.35 0.20-0.30

4118 0.18-0.23 0.70-0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15-0.35 0.40-0.60 0.08-0.15

4120 0.18-0.23 0.90-1 .20 0.035 0.040 0.15-0.35 0.40-0.60 0.13-0.20
4121 0.18-0.23 0 .75-1 .00 0.035 0.040 0.15-0.35 0.45-0.65 0.20-0.30
4130 0.28-0.33 OA0-0.60 0.035 0.040 0.15-0.35 0.80-1.10 0.15--0.25
4135 0.33-0.38 0.70-0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15-0.35 0.80-1.10 0.15--0.25
4137 0.35--0.40 0.70-0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15-0.35 0.80-1.10 0. 15--0.25
4 140 0.38-0.43 0.75-1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15-0.35 0.80-1.10 0. 15--0.25
4 142 0.40-0.45 0.75-1.00 0.035 0.040 0.1 5-0.35 0.80-1 . 10 0. 15-0.25
4145 0.43-0.48 0.75-1 .00 0.035 0.040 0.15-0.35 0.80-1.10 0.15--0.25
4 147 0.45-0.50 0.75-1 .00 0.035 0.040 0.15-0.35 0.80-1.10 0.15-0.25
4150 0.48-0.53 0.75-1 .00 0.035 0.040 0.15-0-35 0.80-1.10 0. 15--0.25
416 1 0.56-0.64 0.75-1 .00 0.035 0.040 0.15-0.35 0.70--0.90 0.25--0.35

4320 0.17-0.22 0.45-0.65 0.035 0.040 0.1 5-0.35 1.65-2.00 0.40-0.60 0.20-0.30
4340 0.38-0.43 0.60-0.80 0.035 0.040 0. 15-0.35 1.65-2.00 0.70-0.90 0.20-0.30
E4340 0.38-0.43 0.65-0.85 0.025 0.025 0.15-0.35 1.65-2.00 0.70-0.90 0.20-0.30

4419 0.18-0.23 0.45-0.65 0.035 0.040 0.15-0.35 0.45-0.60

4422 0.20-0.25 0.70-0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15-0.35 0.35--0.45
4427 0.24-0.29 0.70-0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15-0.35 0.35-0.45

46 15 0.13-0.18 0.45--0.65 0.035 0.040 0. 15-0.35 1.65- 2.00 0.20--0.30

4620 0.17-0.22 0.45-0.65 0.035 0.040 0.1 5-0.35 1.65-2.00 0.20-0.30
4621 0.18-0.23 0.70-0.90 0.035 0.040 0.1 5-0.35 1.65-2.00 0.20-0.30
4626 0.24--0.29 0.45-0.65 0.035 0.040 0.15-0.35 0.70-1.00 0.15--0.25

47 15 0.13-0.18 0.70--0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15-0.35 0.70-1 .00 0.45-0.65 0.45-0.60

4718 0.16-0.2 1 0.70-0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15-0.35 0.!)0-1 .20 0.35-0.55 0.30-0.40
4720 0.17-0.22 0.50--0.70 0.035 0.040 0.1 5-0.35 0.90-1 .20 0.35-0.55 0.15-0.25

48 15 0. 13-0.16 0.40-0.60 0.035 0.040 0.15-0.35 3.25-3.75 0.20-0.30

48 17 0. 15-0.20 0.40-0.60 0.035 0.040 0.15-0.35 3.25-3.75 0.20-0.30
4820 0 .18-0.23 0.50-0.70 0.035 0.040 0.15-0.35 3.25-3.75 0.20-0.30

5015 0.12-0.17 0.30-0.50 0.035 0.040 0.15-0.35 0.30-0.50

5046 0.43-0.48 0.75-1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15-0.35 0.20-0.35

5115 0.13-0.18 0.70-0.90 0.035 0.040 0.1 5-0.35 0.70-0.90

5120 0.17-0.22 0.70-0.90 0.035 0.040 0.1 5-0.35 0.70-0.90
5130 0.28-0.33 0.70-0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15-0.35 0.80-1.10
5132 0.30-0.35 0.60-0.80 0.035 0.040 0.15-0.35 0.75-1.00
5135 0.33--0.38 0.60-0.80 0.035 0.040 0.15-0.35 0.80-1.05
5140 0.38-0.43 0.70-0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15-0.35 0.70-0.90
5145 0.43-0.48 0.70--0.90 0.035 0.040 0.1 5-0.35 0.70-0.90
5147 0.46-Q.51 0.70--0.95 0.035 0.040 0.1 5-0.35 0.85- 1.15
5150 0.48-0.53 0.70-0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15-0.35 0.70-0.90
5 155 0.51 - 0.59 0.70-0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15-0.35 0.70-0.90
5160 0 .56-0.64 0.75-1 .00 0.035 0.040 0.15-0.35 0.70--0.90

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TABLE 2 Continued
Heat Chemical Ranges and Umrts, %
Grade
Designation Phosphorus. Sulfur, Silicon,.
Cart)on Manganese Nicke l Chromium Molybdenum Vanadium
max max

E50100 0.9!H.10 0.25--0.45 0.025 0.025 0.15--0.35 0.40--0.60

E51100 0.98-1 .10 0.25--0.45 0.025 0.025 0. 15-0.35 0.90-1.15

E52100 0.98-1.10 0.25--0.45 0.025 0.025 0.15--0.35 1.30- 1.60

5210o" 0.93- 1.05 0.25--0.45 0.025 0.015 0.15--0.35 1.35- 1.60

6 118 0.16--0.2 1 0.50-0.70 0.035 0.040 0.15--0.35 0.50--0.70 0 .10-0.15

6150 0.48-0.53 0.70-0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15--0.35 0.80-1.10 0.15 min

8115 0.13--0.18 0.70-0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15--0.35 0 .20-0.40 0.30--0.50 0.08--0.15

8615 0.13--0. 18 0.70--0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15--0.35 0.40-0.70 0.40-0.60 0.15-0.25

8617 0.15--0.20 0.70-0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15- 0.35 0.4()...0.70 0.40--0.60 0.15--0.25
8620 0.18--0.23 0.70--0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15--0.35 0.40--0.70 0.40--0.60 0.15--0.25
8622 0.20--0.25 0.70-0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15--0.35 0 .40--0.70 0.40--0.60 0.15--0.25
8625 0 .2 3-0.28 0.70-0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15--0.35 0.40-0.70 0 .40--0.60 0.15-0.25
8627 0.25--0.30 0.70-0.90 0.035 0.040 0. 15--0.35 0 .40--0.70 0.40--0.60 0.15--0.25
8630 0.28-0.33 0.70-0.90 0.035 0.040 0. 15--0.35 0 .40--0.70 0.40--0.60 0.15-0.25
8637 0.35--0.40 0.75- 1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15--0.35 0.40--0,70 0.40--0.60 0.15-0.25
8640 0.38--0.43 0.75-1 .00 0.035 0.040 0.15-0.35 0.4()...0.70 0.40-0.60 0.15--0.25
8642 0.40-0.45 0.75-1.00 0.035 0.040 0.1 5--0.35 0.4()...0.70 0.40-0.60 0.15--0.25
8645 0.43--0.48 0.75-1 .00 0.035 0.040 0.15--0.35 0.40--0.70 0.40--0.60 0.15--0.25
8650 0.48-0.53 0.75-1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15--0.35 0.40--0.70 0.40--0.60 0.15--0.25
8655 0.51--0.59 0.75-1 .00 0.035 0.040 0.15--0.35 0 .40--0.70 0.40--0.60 0.15-0.25
8660 0.56--0.64 0.75-1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15--0.35 0.40--0.70 0.40--0.60 0.15--0.25

8720 0.18-0.23 0.70--0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15--0.35 0.40--0.7 0.40-0.60 0.20--0.30

8740 0.38--0.43 0.75-1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15- 0.35 0.4()...0.70 0.40-0.60 0.20-0.30

8822 0.20--0.25 0.75-1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15--0.35 0 .40--0.70 0.40--0.60 0.30--0.40

9254 0.51--0.59 0.60-0.80 0.035 0.040 1,20-1.60 0.60-0.80

9255 0.51-0.59 0.70-0.95 0.035 0.040 1.80- 2.20
9259 0.56--0.64 0.75- 1.00 0.035 0.040 0.70- 1.10 0.45-0.65
9260 0.56--0.64 0.75-1 .00 0.035 0.040 1.80-2.20

E9310 0.08--0. 13 0.45-0.65 0.025 0.025 0. 15--0.30 3.00-3.50 1.00-1.40 0.08-0.15

Standard Boron Steels
50B44 0.43--0.48 0.75-1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15--0.35 0.20--0.60
50B46 0.44-0.49 0.75-1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15--0.35 0.20-0.35
50B50 0.48-0.53 0.75-1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15-0.35 0.40-0.60
50860 0.56--0.64 0.75-1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15--0.35 0.40--0.60

51 B60 0.56-0.64 0.75-1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15--0.35 0.70-0.90

81B45 0.43--0.48 0.75-1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15--0.35 0.20-0.40 0.35--0.55 0.08--0.15

94B17 0.15-0.20 0.75-1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15-0.35 0.30--0.60 0.30-0.50 0.08-0.15

94B30 0.28-0.33 0.75-1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15--0.35 0.30-0.60 0.30-0.50 0.08-0.15
A Silicon may be specified by the purchasor as 0.10 % maximum. The need for 0.10 % maximum generally relates to severe cold•formed parts.
8 The purchaser may also require the following maximums.: copper 0 .30 % ; aluminum 0.050 %; oxygen 0.0015 %.
c Thes e s teels can be expe<:led lo contain 0.0005 lo 0 .003 % boron. II the usual 1ilanium additive is not permllled. the steels can be expected to con1aln up 10 0.005 o/o
boron.

5. 1.2.J When provisions of 5. 1.2. 1 or 5. 1.2.2 are exercised, 5. 1.2.2, 1he grain size 1es1 shown in 5. 1.2 sha ll be the referee
a grain size test is nOL requi red unless specified by the test un less an allernali ve test method is agreed upon be1 ween
purchaser. Unless otherwise speciiied. fine austenitic grain size the manufacturer and the purchaser.
shall be certified using the analysis of grnin refi ning eleo,ent(s).
5. 1.2.4 Referee Test- lJ1 the event that l11e chemical analysis
of columbium 8 or vanadium does not meet the requirements of

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TABLE 3 H eat Analysis Chemical Ranges and Limits of Carbon Methods and Definitions A370, and especial.ly S upplement I
Steel Bars
thereof. on steel bar products.
Chemical Ranges and Limits, %
Element
6.3 Retests:
When Maximum of Specified Lowest
Range 6.3.1 If any test specimen shows defective machi.oing or
Elements is: Maximum
CarbonA 0.06 develops Haws. the specimen may be discarded ru1d another
lo 0.12, incl substi1uted.
over 0.12 to 0 .25, incl 0 .05 6.3.2 If the percentage elongation of any tension specimen
over 0.25 to 0.40, Incl 0 ,06
over 0.40 to 0 .55, Incl 0 .07 is less than that specified and any part of the fracmre is more
over 0.55 to 0 .80, Incl 0.10 than ¼ in. (20 mm] from the center of a 2 in. [50 mm]
over 0.80 0 .13 specimen, or is outside the middle half of the gage length of an
Manganese 0.35 8 in. (2()() mm] specimen as indicated by scribe scratches
lo 0.40. ind 0.15 marked on the specimen before testing, a retest shall be
over 0.40 to 0 .50, incl 0 .20 allowed.
over 0.50 to 1.65, Incl 0 .30
6.3.3 For '·as-wrought" material. if U1e resu lts for any
PhosphOrus to 0.040, incl 0.040• original tension specimen are within 2000 psi P4 MPaJ of the
over 0.040 10 0.08, Incl 0.03 requi red tensile strength , withi n 1000 psi (7 MPa] of the
over 0.08 10 0. 13, Incl 0.05
required yieltl point, o r within 2 % of tl1e requi red elongation,
Sulfur to 0.050, incl o.oso0 retesting shaU be permitted. If the original testiJJg required only
over 0.050 lo 0.09. Ind 0 .03 one test, tl1e retest shall consist of two random tests from tJ,e
over 0.09 to 0.15, Incl 0.05
over 0.15 to 0 .23, Incl 0.07 heat or lot involved. If the original resting required two tests of
over 0.23 to 0.50, Incl 0 .09 which o ne failed by the amounts listed in this paragraph. the
Silicone
retest shall be made on one random test from the heat or lot. If
0. 10
lo 0.10, ind the resul ts on the retest specimen or specimens meet tl1e
over0.l0to0.15, incl 0 .08 specified requirements, the heat or lest lot will be accepted. If
over 0.15 to 0 ,20, Incl 0 .10
over 0.20 10 0 .30, Incl 0 .15
the resuIts of one retest specimen do not meet the spcci lied
over 0.30 to 0 .60, Incl 0 .20 requi rements. the material is subject to rejection.
6.3.4 For thermally treated bars, if the results of the me-
Copper When copper Is required 0.20
min is generally used
chanical tests do not confonu to the requirements specified.
Lead0 When lead is required, a range two more tests may be selected for each bar failing, and each
of 0.15 10 0.35 Is specmed of these retests shall conform to the requirements of the
Bismuu,e product specification.
Calcium" 6.3.5 If a bend specimen fails, due to condi tions of bending
SeleniumE more severe than required by the specificatjon. a retest shall be
TelluriumE
permitted from the heat or rest lot involved for which o ne
AThe carboo ranges shown in the column headed ·Range" apply when the
random specimen for each original specimen showi ng failure
specified maximum limit for manganese. does no1 exceed 1. 10 %. When the
maximum manganese limit exceeds t.10 % , add 0.01 to the catbon ranges shown shall be used. If the results on the retest specimen meet the
above. requirements of the spcci tication, tl1e hem or test lot will be
6 For steels produced in merchant Quality the phospllorus maximum Is 0.04 % and
tile sulfur ITJal<lmum is 0.05 %.
accepted.
c It is not common practice to produce a rephosphorized and resuHurized carbon
steel to specified limits lor silicon because of its adverse eHect on machinability. 7. Dimensions, Mass, and Permissible Variations
"A cast or heal analysis Is not determinable when lead Is added 10 the ladle
sueam. 7. I Hm-Wroug/11 Bars-The permissible variations for di-
E Element specification range as agreed upon between purchaser and supplier. mensions of hot-wrought carbon and alloy steel bars shall not
exceed the applicable Jjmits stated in AnneK. A I for inch-pou nd
values and Annex A2 for metric values.

8. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance

6. Mechanical Property Requirements
8.1 The material shall be free of injurious defectS and shal l
6.1 Test Specimens: have a workmanljkc fo1ish.
6. 1.1 Selec1io11- Tesl specimens shal.l be selected in accor-
dance with the requirements of Lhe applicable product specifi - 9. Rework and Retreatment
cation or in accordance with Supplement l of the latest issue of 9.1 For thermally treaced bars only. the manufacturer may
Test Methods and Definitions A370, in the sequence named. rea·eat a lo t one or more times, and retests shall be made in the
6.1.2 Preparation-Unless otherwise specified in the appl i- same manner as the o riginal tests. Each such retest shall
cable product specification, test specimens shaU be prepared in confom1 to the requjrements specified.
accordance with the latest issue of Test Methods and Defin i-
tions A370, and especially Supplement I thereof. J0. Inspection
6.2 Me1fwds of Mechanical Testing-All mechanical tests I0.1 The inspector represeming the purchaser shall have
shall be conducted in accordance wit h the lalest issue of Test entry, at all ti mes while work o n the contract of the purchaser

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NoTE I-Boron steels can be expected to have 0.0005 % minimum boron comeni.
NoTE 2-Alloy steels can be produced with a lend range of 0. 15 to 0.35 %. A cast or heat analysis is 1101 determinable when lead is added to the ladle
slream.
Chemical Ranges and Limits,%
Element When tv\axlmum ol Specified Open-Hearth or Basic-Oxygen
EleClrlc Fumace Steel Maximum Limit, <1/o-A
Element Is: Steel
Carbon To 0.55. Incl 0.05 0.05
Over 0.55-0.70, ind 0.08 0.07
Over 0.70 to 0.80, incl 0.10 0.09
Over 0.80-0.95. incl 0. 12 0.11
Over 0.95-1.35, Incl 0.13 0.12
Manganese To o.60, incl 0.20 0.15
Over 0.60-0.90, Incl 0.20 0 .20
Over 0.00-1.05, Incl 0.25 0.25
Over 1.05-1.90, incl 0.30 0.30
Over 1.90-2.10. ind 0.40 0.35
Phosphorus Basic open-hearth or basic·
oxygen steel 0.035
Acid open-hearth steel 0.050
Basic electric-furnace steel 0.025
Acid electrlc-fuinace s1ee1 0.050
Sultur To 0.050, Incl 0.01 5 0.015
Over 0.050-0.07. Incl 0.02 0.02
Over 0.07- 0.10, incl 0.04 0.04
Over 0. 10-0.14, incl 0.05 0.05
Basic open-hearth or basic-
oxygen steel 0.040
Acid open-hearth s1ee1 0.050
Basic electric--furnace steel 0.025
Acid electric-furnace steel 0.050
Silicon To 0.20. incl 0.08 0.08
Over 0.20-0.30, incl 0.1 5 0.15
Over 0.30-0.60, in.cl 0.20 0.20
Over 0.60-1.00. Incl 0.30 0.30
Over 1.00-2.20, Incl 0.40 0.35
Acid steels8
Nickel To 0.50. Incl 0.20 0.20
Over 0.50-1.50, incl 0.30 0.30
Over 1.50-2.00. incl 0.35 0.35
Over 2.00-3.00, incl 0.40 0.40
Over 3.00-5.30, Incl 0.50 0.50
Over 5.30-10.00, incl 1.00 1.00
Chromium To 0.40, Incl 0,15 0.15
Over 0.40-0.90, incl 0.20 0.20
Over 0.90-1.05, incl 0.25 0.25
Over 1.05-1 .60. incl 0.30 0.30
Over 1.60- 1 .75, incl C 0.35
Over 1.75-2.10, incl C 0.40
Over 2.1o-3.99, Incl C 0.50
Molybdenum To 0.10, incl 0.05 0.05
o.
Over 10-0.20, Incl 0.07 0.07
Over 0,20-0.50, incl 0.10 0.10
Over O.S0-0.80, incl 0.15 0.15
Over O.S0-1.1 5, incl 0.20 0.20
Tungsten To 0.50, incl 0.20 0.20
Over 0.50-1 .00, Incl 0.30 0.30
Over 1.00-2.00. incl 0.50 0.50
Over 2.oo-4.00, Incl 0.60 0.60
Vanadium To 0.25, incl 0.05 0.05
Over 0.25-o,50, Incl 0.10 0.10
Aluminum Up 10 0.10. incl 0.05 0.05
Over O. 10-0.20. Incl 0.10 0.10
Over 0.20-0.30, fncl 0. 15 0.15
Over 0.30-0.80. Incl 0.25 0.25
Over O.S0-1,30, incl 0.35 0.35
Over 1.30-1.80. Incl 0.45 0.45
To 0.60, Incl 0.20 0.20
Over 0.60-1.50, incl 0.30 0.30
Over 1.50-2.00, incl 0.35 0.35
A Applles to only nonrephosphorized and nonresulturized steels.
8
Minimum slficon llml1 for acid open-hearu, or acid electric-1urnace alloy steels Is 0.15 %.
c Not normally produced in open-hearth.

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TABLE 5 Permissible Variations for Product Analysis of Carbon wi th this specification. Al.I tests (except product analysis) and
Steel inspection shall be made ai the place of man ufacture prior to
Over Under shipment, unless otherwise specified. and shall be so conducted
limit. or Maximum of
Element Maximum Minimum
Specllied Range,%
Limit,% Llml1,%
as not to interfere um1ecessarily wi th the operation of ll!c
Camon• 0.25 and under 0.02 0.02
works.
over 0.25 to 0.55, incl 0.03 0.03 I0.2 Al l required tests and inspection shall be made by the
over 0.55 0.04 0.04
Manganese 0.90 and under 0.03 0.03 manufacturer prior 10 shipment.
over 0.90 10 1,65, incl 0.06 0.06
Phosphorus'· 8 basic steels 0.008 U. Rejection
acid bessemer steel 0.01 0.0 1
Sullur'·8 0.008 I l. l Unless mherwise specified, any rejection because of
Silicon 0.35 and under 0.02 0.02 noncompliance to the requirements of the specification sball be
ovor 0.35 to 0.60, incl 0.05 0.05
Copper under minimum only 0.02
reported by the purchaser to the manufacturer withi n 30
Leadc 0.15 to 0 .35, incl 0.03 0.03 working days after receipl of samples.
A Rimmed and capped steels are not subject 10 rejection on produe1 analysis 11.2 Material that shows imperfections capable of adversely
unless misapplication is clearly indicated.
8
Resulfurized or rephosphorized steels are not subject 10 rejection on p,oduct affecti ng processi bility subseq uent lo it5 acceptance at the
analysis lo, lhese elements unless misappllcallon Is clearly Indicated, purchaser's works will be rejecled, and the manufacturer shalJ
c Ptoduct analysis tolerance for lead applies both over and under 10 a specified be notified.
range o1 0.1 5 lo 0.35 %.

12. Rehearing
TABLE 6 Permissible Variations for Product Analysis of Alloy 12. I Samples that represent rejected material shall be pre-
Steel served for Iwo weeks from the date rejection is reported 10 the
Permissible Variations manufacturer. In case of di ssa tisfaction with the results of the
Limit, or Maximum o1
Elemenls Ove, Maximum Llmi1 or tests, the manufacturer may make claim for a rehearing withi n
Speclffed Range, %
Under Minimum Limit, %
ll!at time.
Carbon 0.30 and under 0.01
over 0.30 10 0.75, Incl 0.02
over 0.75 0.03
13. Product Marking
Manganese 0.90 and under 0.03 13.1 Civilian Procurement- Bars of all s izes, when loaded
over 0.90 Lo 2.10, incl 0.04
Phosphorus over maximum only 0.005 for shipment. shal l be properly identified with the name or
Sulfur 0.060 and under 0.005 brand of manufacwrer, purchaser's name and order number,
Silicon 0.40 and under 0.02 the ASTM des ignation (year date is not required), grade
over 0.40 lo 2.20, incl 0.05
Nickel 1.00 and under 0.03 number where appropri ate, size and length, weight of lift, and
over 1.00 lo 2.00. Incl 0.05 the beat number for idencification. Unless otherwise speci fied,
over 2.00 Lo 5.30, Incl 0.07
the method of markjng is at the manufacturer's option and may
over 5.30 10 10.00. Incl 0.10
Chromium 0.90 and under 0.03 be made by hot stamping. cold stamping, painting, or marking
over 0.90 to 2.10, incl 0.05 tags attached to the Ii fts of bars.
over 2.1 0 to 3.99. incl 0.10
Molybdenum 0,20 and under
13.1.1 Bar code marking may be used as an auxiliary
0.0 1
over 0.20 lo 0.40, Incl 0.02 mctJ1od of idenrification. Such bar-code markings shall be of
over 0.40 10 1.15, Incl 0.03 the 3-of-9 type and shall confonn to AIAG B I. When barcoded
Vaoadium 0.10 and under 0.01
rngs are used, they shall conform to AIAG 85.
over 0.10 10 0.25, Incl 0.02
over 0.25 to 0.50, Incl 0.03 13.2 Govemment Pmcuremenl:
minimum value specified, 0.01
under minimum Umit
J 3.2.1 Marking for shipment shall be in accordance with the
only requirements specified in the contract or order and shalJ be in
Tungsten 1.00 and under 0.04 accordance will! MIL-STD-163 for military agencies and in
over 1.00 to 4.00, incl 0.08
Aluminum 0. 10 and under 0.03 accordance with Fed. Std. No. !23 for civi l ageocies.
over 0.1O lo 020, incl 0.04 13.2.2 For government procuremem by tJ1e Defense Supply
over 0.20 lo 0.30, incl 0.05 Agency, the bars shalJ be conti nuously marked for identifica-
over 0.30 lo 0,80, incl 0.07
over 0.80 10 1.80, Incl 0.10 tion in accordance with Fed. S td. No. 183.
Lead" 0.15 10 0.35, Incl 0.03
Copper to 1.00 incl 0.03 14. Packaging
over 1.00 lo 2.00, Incl 0.05
14.l Civilian Procurement- Unless otherwise specified. the
A Product analysis tolerance for lead applies both over and under to a specified
range ol 0. 15 to 0.35 %. bars shal l be packaged and loaded in accordance wi th Guide
A700.
14.2 Govemm.ent Procurement-MIL-STD- 163 shall apply
is being performed, lo al l pmts of the manufactwer's works when packaging is speci.fied in the contract or order, or when
thal concern the manufacture of the material ordered. The Leve) A for preservation, packaging, and packing is specified
manufacturer shal l afford the inspector all reasonable fac i)jties for direct procurement by or direct shipment to the govern -
to satisfy him that the material is bei ng furnished in accordance ment.

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15. Keywords
15. l alloy steel bars; carbon steel bars; cold finished steel
bars; general delivery requi rements; hot wrought steel bars;
steel bars

SUPPLEJ\lillNTARY REQUIREMENTS

The followi ng supplementary requi rements sha ll apply ottly when specifi ed by the purchaser in the
contract or order.

SJ. Flat Bar Thickness Tolerances

S 1.1 \\'hen Hat bars are specified in metric units to a
thickness under tolera nce of 0.3 rum . the thickness tolerance of
Table S I. 1 shall apply.

TABLE S1 .1 Thickness and Width Tolerances for Hot-Wrought Square-Edge and Round-Edge Flat Bars Ordered to 0.3 mm Under
ToleranceA
Norn I- Tolerance under specified thickness 0.3 mm.
Tolerances over Specified Thickness for Thickness Given, mm Tolerance from Specified Wldlh, mm
Specified Width. mm
Over 6 to 12, Incl Over 12 10 25. incl Over 25 to 50, Incl Over 50 lo 75, incl Over 75 Over Under
To 25, incl 0.5 0.5
Over 25 lo 50, incl 0.5 1.3 1.0 1.0
Over 50 lo 100. Incl 0.5 0.7 1.3 2.1 2.1 1.5 1.0
Over 100 to 150. Incl 0.5 0.7 1.3 2. 1 2.1 2.5 1.5
Over 150 to 200, Incl 0.5 1.0 1,3 2.1 2.9 3.0 2.5
A When a square is held against a face and an edge of a squaro•edge flat bar, the edge shall not deviate by more than 3° or 5 % of the thickness.

ANNEXES
(Mandatory Information)

Al. l'ERl\ USSIBLE VARIATIONS IN DIMENSIONS, ETC.-INCH-l'OUND UNITS

A I. I Listed below are pennissible variations in dimensions

expressed in inch-pound units of measurement.

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TABLE A1.1 Permissible Variations In Cross Section for Hot-
Wrought Round, Square, and Round-Cornered Square Bars of
Steel
Permissible Variation
Specified s,ze. In. from Specified Size, In.• Out-of-Round ~r
Out-ct-Square. m. 8
Over Under
To o/,•• incl 0 .006 0.005 0.008
Over 5/te to 7/1'$ , inef 0.006 0.006 0.009
Ova, 1/le to -¾, Incl 0.007 0.007 0.010
Over¼ to 7/e, incl 0.008 0.008 0.012
Over 7A to 1. incl 0.009 0.009 0.0 13
Over 1 to 1 1/e. , lncl 0.010 0.010 0.015
Over 1 ¼ to 1 %, incl 0.011 0.011 0.016
Over 1¼ to rn,. Incl 0.012 0 .01 2 0.018
Over 1;, to 1 'h, Incl 0.014 0.014 0.021
Over 1½ to 2 . inci '/4< v.. 0.023
Over 2 10 2 1/4 • Incl ,;,, 0 0.023
Over 2¼ to 3lh, incl %. 0 0.035
Over 3½ to 4 1h, incl t/,e 0 0.046
Over 4'h to 5½. incl %, 0 0.058
Over 5½ to 6½. Incl v. 0 0.070
Over 6½ to 8¼. Incl %, 0 0.085
Over 8¼ to 9'h . Incl 1/1e 0 0,100
Ove, 9½ 10 10, incl ¼ 0 0.120
A Steel bars aro regularty cut to longth by shearing or hot sawing, which can cause
end dlstorUoo resulting In those porUons of lhe bar being outside the applicable
size tolerance. When this end condition is objectionable, a machine cut end should
bo considered.
8
Out-of-round is the difference between lhe maximum and minimum diameters of
the bar. measured at the same cross secUoo, Out-of-S<luare Is the difference in the
two dimensions at the same cross seclion of a square bar between opposite faces.

TABLE A1.2 Permissible Variations in Cross Section for Hot-

Wrought Hexagonal Bars of Steel
Permissible Vafiations out-of-Hexagon
Specified Sizes Between from Specified Size In.• (Carbon Sleel and
_ _ _ _ _ _ _• __ Alloy Steel) or Out-
Opposite Sides, in.
of-Octagoo (AIIOy
Over Under
Steel). in.8
To ½. ind 0.007 0.007 0.0 11
Over 'k to 1. Incl 0.010 0.010 0.0 15
Over 1 10 1 'k • Incl 0.021 0.013 0.025
Over 1¼ to 2, Incl
Ove, 2 10 2½ • Incl
Over 2½ to 3½, ind
Over 3 1h to 41,As, fnc:I
A Steel bars are regularty cut to length by shearing or hot sawing, which can cause
end distonioo resulting In lhose pMions of the bar being outside the applicable
size tolerance. When this end condition is objectionable, a machine cut end should
be considered.
• Out-of-hexagon or out-of-octagon Is the greatest difference between any two
dimensions at the same cross section between opposite faces.

TABLE A1 .3 Permissible Variations in Thickness and Width for Hot-Wrought Square Edge and Round Edge Flat BarsA
Pemi!ssible Variations In Thickness, for Thickness Given, Over and Under, fn.0 Pem,lssible Variations in Width, in.
Specified
Width, in. 0.20 3 to 0.230, 0.230 to 1/4, 1/4 to ½, Over *h to Over 1 to 2, Over 2 to 3, Over3 Over Under
excl excl lnct 1, incl incl Incl
To 1, Incl 0.007 0.007 0.008 0.010 •;.,. ,;..,
Over 1 to 2, incl 0.007 0.007 0.012 0.015 1/.,, ,, ..
Over 2 to 4, incl 0.008 0.008 0.0 15 0.020 ¼:> %-o ;y.., 'I,•
Over 4 to 6, incl 0.009 0.009 0.015 0.020 ¼, %, v.. ½o
Over 6 to 8, incl c 0.0 15 0.016 0 .025 1/32. %11 1/t& ¼
A When a S<lUare Is held against a face and an edge of a square edge Hat bar. the edge shall not deviate by more than 3° or 5 % of u,e thickness.
8 Steel bars are regularly cut to length by shearing or hot sawing, which can cause end distortion resulting In those portions of tho bar being outside the applicable size
tolerance. When this end condition is objectionable, a machine cut end should be considered.
c Flats over 6 to 8 in., Incl, In width, are not available as ho1-wroughl steel bars in thickness under 0.230 in.

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TABLE A1.4 Permissible Variations In Thickness, Length, and
Out-of-Square for Hot-Wrought Bar Size Angles of Carbon Steel
Permissible Variations in Thickness. Permissible
tor Thicknesses Given, Variations tor
Specitled Length ol
Over and Under, In. Length ol Leg,
Leg. in.A
To o/1e, Over o/10 to ¾:, Over ¾ Over and
incl incl Under, in.
To 1, incl 0.008 0.010 I/a,
Over 110 2. incl 0.010 0.010 0.012 '1/o,
Over 2 10 3, excl 0.01 2 0.01 5 0.01 5 1/1•
" The longer leg ol an unequal angle determines the size for tolerance. The
out-of-square tolerance in either direction is 1¼ ".

TABLE A1.5 Permissible Variations In Dimensions for Hot-

Wrought Bar Size Channels of Carbon Steel
Permissible Variations in Size. Over and Under, in. Out-of-
Specified 5tareAif
Size ol Depth of Width of Thickness of Web tor ither
Channel, Thickness Given Flange,
Sectlon 6 Flanges 0 In.Jin. of
in, Flange
To ¥i&. incJ Over o/t.6
WKfth
To 11h, ind 'h:/ 1/2,:i, 0.010 0.015 ,;,.
Over 1 1h 'I i& 1/11, 0,015 0.020 '/2,
10 3, e~cl
"' For channels 5/a in. and under in depth, the out•of•square toleranco is ~M in.An.
of depth,
8
Measurements for depth of section and width of flanges are overall.

TABLE A1.6 Permissible Variations in Dimensions for Hot-Wrought Bar Size Tees of Carbon Steel
Permissible Variation$ in Size, in.
Specified Size of
Width or Depth• Thickness ol Flange Thickness ol Stem Stem out-of·
Tee; in:"
Over Under Over Under Over Under Square"
To 11/-1 , incl 0.010 0,010 0.005 0.020
Over 1'/, 10 2, Incl 0.012 0.012 0.010 0.020
Over 2 to 3, exci 0.015 0.0 15 0.015 0.020
A The longer member of the unequal tee detomiines 1he size for tolerances.
8 Measurements for both width and depth are overall.
c Siem out-of-square is 1he variation from its true position of the center lff\8 of the Siem measured at 1he point

TABLE A1.7 Permissible Variations in Dimensions for Half-

Rounds, Ovals, Half-Ovals, and Other Special Bar Size Sections
Due to mill lacilitios, tolerances on hall-rounds, ovals, hall-ovals, and
other specl81 bar size sections vary among the manufacturers and
such tolerances shO<Jld be negoliated be~veen the rnanufae1urer and
the purchaser.

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TABLE A1 .8 Permissible Variations In Length for Hot-Wrought Rounds, Squares, He~agons, Flats, and Bar Size Sections of Steel
Specified Size 01 Specilied Size ol Flats, In. Permissible Varlallons Over Specmed Length. in.•
Roonds, Squares.
and Hexa90ns, in. Thickness Width 5 10 10 It, excl 10 lo 20 ll excl 20 to 30 ft, excl 30 lo 40 It. excl 40 to 60 tt1 excl

Mill Shearin
To 1, Incl to 1, incl to 3, incl >f., ¾ 1'/4 to/• 2%
Over 1 to 2, incl over 1 10 3, incl % 1 1'1.t 2 2 1h
10 1, Incl over 3 to 6, incl % 1 11,,(c 2 2'h
Ove, 2 to 5, incl over 1 over 3 to 6, incl 1 1¼ 1-'/4 2¼ 21/,
Over 5 to 10, incl 2 2½ 2:Y, 3 3%
0.230 to 1, incl ovor 6 to 8, incl ¾ 11/, 1¾ 3½ 4
over 1 to 3, incl over 6 to 8, incl 1¼ I¾ 2 3½ 4
Sar Size Sec~ons ¾ 1 1½ 2 2 1h
Hot Sawin
s 2o/,
To 3½, Incl 1 and over 3 and over 1½ 1¾ 2¼
s.
Over 31h 10 incl 2 211,s 2¾ 3
Over 5 10 10, Incl 9 311◄
2¼ 2¾ 3
A No permissible variations under.
8 Shorter lengths are not hot sawed.

TABLE A1.9 Permissible Variations in Length for Recutting of

Bars Meeting Special Straightness Tolerances
Sizes ol Rounds, Squares. Tolerances Over Specified Length,
Hexagons, Width of Flats and in.A
Maximum Dimension of Other
Sections. In, A To 12 It, Incl Over 12 tt
To 3. incl
Over 3 to 6, incl .,,.
'/ ,

Ovor 6 to 8, incl 7/16

Rounds over 8 to t 0, incl. o/,o

A No tolerance-under.

TABLE A1.10 Permissible Variations in Straightness for Hot•

Wrought Bars and Bar Size Sections of SteelA
Standard tolerances l/4 m. in any 5 tt and (¼ in. x length m ft)/5
Special tolerances •,i. In. In any 5 It and (¼ In. " length In 11)15
A Because of warpage, straightness tole<ances do not apply to bars it any
subsequent heating operation or controlled cooling has been pertormed.

A2. DThffiNSIONAL TOLERANCES- SI UND'S

A2. I Listed below are pemJissi ble variations in dimensions

expressed i11 SI units of measurement.

TABLE A2.1 Tolerances in Sectional Dimensions for Round and Square Bars and Round-Cornered Square Bars
Tolerance 1rom Out-of-Round, or
Size. mm Specified Sl2e. Over Out-of-Square
and Under, mm or %11 Section,9 mm or %11
To 7, incl 0.13mm 0.20mm
Over 7 to 11, incl 0.15 mm 0.22mm
Over 11 10 15, incl 0.18 mm 0.27mm
Over1 5 to 19, Incl 0.20 mm 0.30mm
Over 19 to 250. lnct 1% 1.5%
A The tolerance shall be toonded to the nearest tenth of a millimetre after calculation.
8 Out-of-round Is the difference between the maximum and the minimum diameters of the bar, measured at the same cross section. Out-of-square ts the difference in the
two dimensions at the same cross section ol a square bar between opposite faces.

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TABLE A2.2 Tolerances in Cross Section for Hot-Wrought Hexagonal and Octagonal Steel Bars
OuloJ
Tolerance from Spec-died Size, mm He<ag011 or
Specified Size Between
Out of
Opposite Sides, mm
Over Under Ociag011,
mmA
To 13, incl 0.18 0 .18 0.3
Ove, 13 to 25, Incl 0.25 0.25 0.4
Over 25 to 40, ind 0.55 0.35 0.6
Over 40 to 50, ind 0.8 0.40 0.8
Over 50 lo 65, incl 1.2 0 .40 1.2
Ove, 65 10 80. Incl 1.6 0.40 1.6
Over 80 to 100, Incl 2.0 0.40 2.0
A Out of hexagon or out of octagon is the grca1est difference between any two dimensions at tho cross section between opposite faces.

TABLE A2.3 Thickness and Width Tolerances for Hot-Wrought Square-Edge and Round-Edge Flat BarsA. 9
Tolerances from Specified Thickness for Thickness Given Over and Under. mm Tolerances from Specified
Width. mm
Specified Width. mm
Over 6 to 12, Over 12, lo 25. Over 25 to 50, Over 50 10 75
Over 5 10 6. incl Over 75 Over Under
Incl incl lncl
To 25. incl 0.18 0.20 0.25 0.5 0.5
Over 25 lo 50, incl 0.18 0.30 0.40 0.8 1.0 1.0
Over 50 lo 100, incl 020 0.40 0.50 0.8 1.2 1.2 1.5 1.0
Over 100 lo 150, Incl 0.25 0.40 0.50 0.8 1.2 1.2 2.5 1.5
A
Over 150 10 200, Incl 0.40 0.65 0.8 1.2 1.6 3.0 2.5
A When a square Is held against a face and an edge of a square edge flat bar, tho edge shall not deviate by m0<e than 3° or 5 % of the thickness.
8 Flats over 150 to 200 mm, incl in width are not avaflable as hot•wrought bars In thickness 6 mrn and under.

TABLE A2.4 Thickness, Length, and Out-of-Square Tolerances for Hot-Wrought Bar Size Angles
Tolerances in Thickness for Thickness Givan, Over and Under, mm Tolerances
Jor Length ol
Specified Length ol
Leg Over
Leg, mm"6 Over 5 10
To 5, incl Over 10 and Under,
10, Incl
mm
To 50, incl 0.2 0.2 0.3 I
Over 50 to 75, excl 0.3 0.4 0.4 2
A The longe, leg of an unequal angle determines the size for tolerance.
8 Out of squa,e tole,ance-s In eilher difection is 11h O = 0.026 mm/mm.

TABLE A2.5 Dimensional Tolerances for Hot-Wrought Bar Size Channels

Tolerances In Size, Over and Under, mm
Out of Square ol
Specified Size of
Thickne$$ of Web Either Flange per mm
Channel. mm
Depth ot SectionA Width oJ FlangesA of Flange Width,6 mm
To 5. incl Over 5
To 40, incl 1 1 0.2 0.4 0.03
Over 40 10 75, e, CI 2 2 0.4 0.5 0.03
A Measurements f()( depth of section and width of flanges a<e overall.
8 For channels 16 mm and under in depth, out ol square tolerance is 0.05 mm/mm.

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TABLE A2.6 Dimensional Tolerances for Hot-Wrought Bar Size Tees
Tolerances In Size. mm
Specified Size
Width Of Depth.B Thlel<ness of Flange Thicl<ness of Stem Stem Out ol
of Tee,Amm
Over Under Over Under over Under Squarec
To 30. incl I 1 0.2 0.2 0. 1 0.5 1
Over 30 to 50, incl 2 2 0.3 0.3 0.2 0.5 2
Over 50 to 75, excl 2 2 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.5 2
A The longe, member ol 1he unequal tee determines the size lor tolerances.
8 Measurements f()( width and depth ate over all.
c Stem out of square is the tolerance from its true position of the center line of the stem measured at the point.

TA BLE A2.7 Permissible Variations In Dimensions for Hall-Rounds, Ovals, Hall-Ovals, and Other Special Bar Size Sections
Due 10 mill facilities, 101eranoes on half-rounds, O'lals, and olher special bar size sections vary amoog the manulacturers and such tolerances should be
negotiated between the manufacl.l.Jrer and the purchaser.

TABLE A2.8 Length Tolerances for Hot-Wrought Rounds, Squares, Hexagons, Octagons, Flats, and Bar Size Sections
Specified Siu of Flats. mm Tolerances over Specified Longth. mm-"
Specified Size of Rounds. Thickness Width 1500 3000 6000 9000 12 000
Squares, Hexagons and to 10 to to 10
Octagons, mm 3000. 6000, 9000. 12 000, 18 000,
excl excl excl exd excl
Hot Shearin
To 25, incl to 25, Incl to 75, Ind 15 20 35 45 60
Over 25 to 50 1 Incl over 25 to 75, ind 15 25 40 50 65
10 25, Incl over75 10 150, incl 15 25 40 50 65
Over 50 to 125, Ind over 25 over 75 10 150. Incl 25 40 45 60 70
Over 125 lo 250, Incl 50 65 70 75 85
Bar Size Sections over 6 ro 25, incl over 150. to 200, incl 20 30 45 90 100
over 2.5 10 75, incl over 150 to 200, incl 30 45 50 90 100
15 25 40 50 65

Hot Saw,n
To 90, incl 25 ancr over 75 and over B 40 45 60 70
Over 90 to 125, incl 50 60 65 75
fl
Over 125 10 250, Incl 65 70 75 85
A No tolerance under.
• ShMer lenglhs are llOI hot sawed.

TABL E A2.9 Length Tolerances for Recutting of Bars Meeting Special Straightness Tolerances
Sizes of Rounds, Squares, Hexagons. Tolerances over Specified Leng1h. mm"
Octagons, Widths of Flats and
Maximum OimenslO<ls ol Other To 3700 mm,
Over3700 mm
Sections, mm incl
To 75, incl 6 8
Over 75 to 150, incl 8 11
Over 150 10 200, Incl 11 14
Rounds over 200 to 250, Incl 14 18
A No tolerance under.

TABLE A2.1 O Straightness Tolerances for Hot-Wrought Ba.rs and Bar Size SectionsA
Standard Tolotances 6 mm in any 1500 mm and (length in mm/250}8
Special Tolerances 3 mm in any 1500 mm and {length in mm/500)8
A Because ol warpage. s1ralgh1ness tolerances do not apply 10 bars if any subsequen1 heating opera1lon or conlrolled coo!lng has been pe~ormed.
9 Round to the nearest whole millimetre.

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A3. REQUTREMENTS FOR THE TNTR00UCTr0N OF NF.W MATERIALS

A3. I New materials may be proposed for inc lusion in A3.1.3 T he application shall be accompanie.d by test daia as
specifications referencing this specification of general require- requi red by the applicable specification. Test data from a
ments subject to the following conditions: minimum of three test lo ts, as defined by the specification, each
A3. I. I Application for the addi tion of a new grade to a from a different heat, sball be furnished.
specification shall be made to the chair of the subcomm ittee A3. J.4 "Die application shall provide recommendations for
that has jurisdiction over that specification.
all requiremen ts appearing in the applicable specification.
A3. I.2 The application shall be accompanied by a statement
from at least one user indicating that there is a need for the new A3. l.5 TI1e application shall state whether or not the new
grade 10 be included in the applicable specification. grade is covered by patent.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Committee AOJ has identified l11e location of selected changes to I.his standard since the last issue
(A29/A29M - 16) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved July I, 2020.)

( I) 4. 1.1 - Missi ng verbiage "and for alloy steel bars·· was (3) Table Al .8 and Table A2.8 - Minimtun listed size for hOl
added to Table 2 reference. sawillg was deleted: "Smaller siz.e s and" was deleted from
(2) 5. 1.2.2 - Maximum Cb, V, Cb + V verbiage wa.~ deleted. Footnote B.

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