Designation: A 635/A 635M – 00

Standard Specification for

Steel, Sheet and Strip, Heavy-Thickness Coils, Carbon,
Hot-Rolled1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A 635/A 635M; 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 General Requirements for3

1.1 This specification covers hot-rolled, heavy-thickness, A 700 Practices for Packaging, Marking, and Loading
carbon commercial steel, drawing steel, and structural steel, Methods for Steel Products for Domestic Shipment4
sheet and strip. Structural steel may be ordered when the coils A 751 Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology for
are intended for conversion to plate steels. It is included for Chemical Analysis of Steel Products3
that purpose only. 2.2 Federal Standards:
1.2 In case of any conflict in requirements, the requirements Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)5
of the individual material specification shall prevail over those Fed. Std. No. 183 Continuous Identification Marking of Iron
of this general specification. and Steel Products5
1.3 Annex A1 lists permissible variations in dimensions and 2.3 Military Standards:
mass (see Note 1) in SI [metric] units. The values listed are not MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage5
exact conversions of the values listed in the inch-pound tables, MIL-STD-163 Steel Mill Products, Preparation for Ship-
but instead are rounded or rationalized values. Conformance to ment and Storage5
Annex A1 is mandatory when the “M” specification is used. 3. Terminology
NOTE 1—The term weight is used when inch-pound units are the 3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
standard. However, under SI, the preferred term is mass.
3.1.1 heavy thickness sheet and strip coils—This material is
1.4 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units available as hot-rolled sheet and strip in coil form only
are to be regarded as standard. Within the text, the SI units are furnished in the following size classifications:
shown in brackets. The values stated in each system are not Size Limits, Coils Only
exact equivalents; therefore, each system must be used inde- Product Width, in. Thickness, in.
pendently of the other. Combining values from the two systems Strip over 8 to 12, incl 0.230 to 1.000, incl
may result in nonconformance with this specification. Sheet over 12 to 48, incl 0.230 to 1.000, incl
1.5 This specification and the applicable material specifica- over 48 0.180 to 1.000, incl
tions are expressed in both inch-pound units and SI units. Size Limits, Coils Only
However, unless the order specifies the applicable “M” speci- Product Width, mm Thickness, mm
fication designation (SI units), the material shall be furnished Over Through From Through
to inch-pound units. Strip 200 300 6.0 25
Sheet 300 1200 6.0 25
1200 ... 4.5 25
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards: 4. Ordering Information
A 6/A 6M Specification for General Requirements for 4.1 Orders for material under this specification shall include
Rolled Structural Steel Bars, Plates, Shapes, and Sheet the following information, as required, to adequately describe
Piling2 the desired material:
A 568/A 568M Specification for Steel, Sheet, Carbon, and 4.1.1 ASTM designation number and year of issue, grade
High-Strength, Low-Alloy, Hot-Rolled and Cold-Rolled, and quality.
4.1.2 Name of material (hot-rolled sheet coils or hot-rolled
strip coils).
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel,
Stainless Steel, and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
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A01.19 on Steel Sheet and Strip. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.03.
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Current edition approved Sept. 10, 2000. Published November 2000. Originally Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.05.
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published as A 635 – 70. Last previous edition A 635 – 98. Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4 Section D, 700
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.04. Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Attn: NPODS.

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Index of Tables for Dimensions, Tolerances, and Allowances 4.1.8 Coil size and weight requirements (must include
Dimensions Table No. inside and outside diameters and maximum weight).
Inch-Pound SI Units 4.1.9 Quantity (weight or mass).
Units 4.1.10 Application (show part identification and descrip-
Camber
Sheet 8 A1.5 tion) or pertinent plate specifications.
Strip 14 A1.10 4.1.11 Special requirements (if required).
Crown 4.1.12 Cast or heat analysis (if required).
Strip 12 A1.8
Thickness 4.1.13 Test reports (if required).
Sheet 4, 5 A1.1, A 1.2
Strip 9, 10 A1.6, A 1.7 NOTE 3—A typical ordering description is as follows: ASTM
Width A 635 – XX; Grade 1023, hot-rolled sheet coils pickled and oiled, mill
Sheet 6, 7 A1.3, A 1.4 edge, 0.250 by 36 in. by coil; ID 24 in. OD 48 in., maximum coil weight
Strip 13 A1.9 15 000 lb maximum, 100 000 lb for roll-forming shapes.
4.1.3 Copper-bearing steel (when required). 5. Materials and Manufacture
4.1.4 Condition (material to this specification is furnished in
5.1 Melting Practice—Hot-rolled heavy thickness sheet and
the hot-rolled condition) (pickled, or blast-cleaned, must be
strip coils are normally produced from rimmed, capped, or
specified if required. Material so ordered will be oiled unless
semi-killed steel. If either coarse or fine-grain practice is
ordered not oiled.) (See 9.3 and 9.4.)
specified, special soundness steel will be furnished.
4.1.5 Edges (must be specified for hot-rolled sheet coils and
5.2 Steel may be produced as ingot-cast or strand-cast.
strip coils) (see 9.5.)
When different grades of strand-cast steel are sequentially cast,
4.1.6 Dimensions (decimal thickness and width of material).
identification and separation of the transition material is
4.1.6.1 As agreed upon between the purchaser and the
required.
producer, material ordered to this specification will be supplied
5.3 The steel shall be in the hot-rolled condition.
to meet the appropriate standard or restricted thickness toler-
ance table shown in this specification. 6. Chemical Composition
NOTE 2—Not all producers are capable of meeting all of the limitations 6.1 Cast or Heat (Formerly Ladle) Analysis—An analysis
of the thickness tolerance tables in this specification. The purchaser should of each heat or cast shall be made by the manufacturer to
contact the producer regarding possible limitations prior to placing an determine the percentages of the elements specified in Table 1.
order. The analysis shall be from a test sample preferably taken
4.1.7 If intended for conversion to plate, the purchaser during the pouring of the heat or cast and shall conform to the
should indicate on the order the intended ASTM plate desig- requirements in Table 1, or chemical compositions can be
nation number as well as the grade and type of the pertinent specified from carbon 0.08 maximum to 0.25 maximum,
plate specification. inclusive, percent, and manganese 1.65 maximum, inclusive,
TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements (Heat Analysis)
Commercial Quality
Composition Limits
Grade Designation
C Mn P, max S, max Cu, minA
1006 0.08 max 0.45 max 0.030 0.035 0.20
1008 0.10 max 0.50 max 0.030 0.035 0.20
1009 0.15 max 0.60 max 0.030 0.035 0.20
1010 0.08–0.13 0.30–0.60 0.030 0.035 0.20
1012 0.10–0.15 0.30–0.60 0.030 0.035 0.20
1015 0.12–0.18 0.30–0.60 0.030 0.035 0.20
1016 0.12–0.18 0.60–0.90 0.030 0.035 0.20
1017 0.14–0.20 0.30–0.60 0.030 0.035 0.20
1018 0.14–0.20 0.60–0.90 0.030 0.035 0.20
1019 0.14–0.20 0.70–1.00 0.030 0.035 0.20
1020 0.17–0.23 0.30–0.60 0.030 0.035 0.20
1021 0.17–0.23 0.60–0.90 0.030 0.035 0.20
1022 0.17–0.23 0.70–1.00 0.030 0.035 0.20
1023 0.19–0.25 0.30–0.60 0.030 0.035 0.20
1524 0.18–0.25 1.30–1.65 0.030 0.035 0.20

Drawing Quality and Drawing Quality Special Killed

Element Composition, max, %A
Carbon 0.10
Manganese 0.50
Phosphorus 0.020
Sulfur 0.030
Structural Quality
The compositional limits for structural quality steel are described in the pertinent ASTM plate specification.
A
When specified.

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percent, that conform to the ranges and limits in Appendix X1 TABLE 3 Tolerances for Product Analysis
of Specification A 568/A 568M. Tolerance
6.1.1 Unspecified elements may be present. Limits on ele- Limit, or Maximum of Under Over
Element
ments shall be as stated in Table 2. Specified Element, % Mini- Maxi-
mum mum
6.1.1.1 Each of the elements listed in Table 2 shall be Limit Limit
included in the report of the heat analysis. When the amount of Carbon to 0.15, incl 0.02 0.03
copper, nickel, chromium, or molybdenum is less than 0.02 %, over 0.15 to 0.25, incl 0.03 0.04
the analysis may be reported as “<0.02 %.” When the amount Manganese to 0.60, incl 0.03 0.03
over 0.60 to 1.15, incl 0.04 0.04
of vanadium or columbium is less than 0.008 %, the analysis over 1.15 to 1.65, incl 0.05 0.05
may be reported as“< 0.008 %.” Phosphorus ... 0.01
6.2 Product, Check, or Verification Analysis: Sulfur ... 0.01
Silicon to 0.30, incl 0.02 0.03
6.2.1 Non-killed steels such as capped or rimmed steels are over 0.30 to 0.60, incl 0.05 0.05
not technologically suited to product analysis due to the Copper 0.02 ...
nonuniform character of their chemical composition, and
therefore, the tolerances in Table 3 do not apply. Product
analysis is appropriate on these types of steel only when indicated on the order and are applicable to this specification.
misapplication is apparent, or for copper when copper steel is 7.4 Results of the coil end tests in accordance with Speci-
specified. fication A 6/A 6M, in 4.1.6, shall be reported by the manufac-
6.2.2 For steels other than non-killed (capped or rimmed), turer and are the basis of compliance with the requirements of
product analysis may be made by the purchaser. The chemical this specification as defined in 7.3.
analysis shall not vary from the limits specified by more than 7.5 Ultimate qualification to the intended plate specification
the amounts in Table 3. The several determinations of any through additional testing is the responsibility of the coil
element in a cast shall not vary both above and below the processor as defined in Specification A 6/A 6M, in 5.4.2.
specified range. 7.6 For material produced under this section, the chemical
6.3 Test Methods—In case a referee analysis is required and requirements of the intended plate specification (see 7.1) apply.
agreed upon to resolve a dispute concerning the results of a Other chemical requirements contained in this specification do
chemical analysis, the procedure for performing the referee not apply under this section.
analysis must be in accordance with the latest issue of Test
Methods, Practices, and Terminology A 751, unless otherwise 8. Dimensions and Tolerances
agreed upon between the manufacturer and the purchaser. 8.1 The permissible tolerances for dimensions shall not
exceed the applicable limits specified in Tables 4-8 for hot-
7. Mechanical Properties rolled and hot-rolled, pickled-sheet coils and Tables 9-13 for
7.1 Mechanical requirements are applicable only if coils are hot-rolled and hot-rolled, pickled-strip coils. [Annex A1,
ordered as structural quality for conversion to plates under the Tables A1.1 through A1.10]
provisions of Specification A 6/A 6M, in 4.1.6.
7.2 Not all specifications, grades, or dimensions are appli- 9. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
cable nor available from all manufacturers. The producer 9.1 The steel shall have a workmanlike appearance and shall
should be consulted. not have defects of a nature or degree that will be detrimental
7.3 In addition to the information required in 4.1.7, tensile, to the stamping or fabrication of finished parts.
yield, and elongation values of the intended plate must also be 9.2 Coils may contain some abnormal imperfections that
render a portion of the coil unusable since the inspection of
TABLE 2 Limits on Unspecified Elements (see 6.1.1) coils does not afford opportunity to remove portions containing
imperfections.
Copper, max %A Heat analysis 0.20 9.3 Surface Finish:
Product analysis 0.23
9.3.1 Unless otherwise specified, the material shall be fur-
Nickel, max %A Heat analysis 0.20 nished without removing the hot-rolled oxide or scale.
Product analysis 0.23 9.3.2 When required, the material may be specified to be
Chromium, max %A Heat analysis 0.15 pickled or blast-cleaned.
Product analysis 0.19 9.4 Oiling:
9.4.1 Unless otherwise specified, hot-rolled, as-rolled mate-
Molybdenum, max %A Heat analysis 0.06
Product analysis 0.07 rial shall be furnished not oiled, and hot-rolled, pickled, or
blast-cleaned material shall be furnished oiled.
Vanadium, max % Heat analysis 0.008 9.4.2 When required, as-rolled material may be specified to
Product analysis 0.018
be furnished oiled, and pickled or blast-cleaned material may
Columbium, max % Heat analysis 0.008 be specified to be furnished not oiled.
Product analysis 0.018
9.5 Edges:
A
The sum of copper, nickel, chromium, and molybdenum shall not exceed 9.5.1 As-rolled material has mill edges. Pickled or blast-
0.50 % on heat analysis. When one or more of these elements are specified, the
sum does not apply; in which case, only the individual limits on the remaining cleaned material has cut edges; if mill-edge material is re-
unspecified elements will apply. quired, it must be specified.

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TABLE 4 Standard Thickness Tolerances for Heavy-Thickness Hot-Rolled Sheet (Carbon Steel)—3⁄8-in. (Cut Edge) and 3⁄4-in. (Mill Edge)
Minimum Edge Distance (Coils Only)

NOTE 1—Thickness is measured at any point across the width not less than 3⁄8 in. from a cut edge and not less than 3⁄4 in. from a mill edge. This table
does not apply to the uncropped ends of mill edge coils.
NOTE 2—The specified thickness range captions also apply when sheet is specified to a nominal thickness, and the tolerances are divided equally, over
and under.
NOTE 3—Micrometers used for measurement of thickness shall be constructed with anvils and spindles having minimum diameters of 0.188 in. [4.80
mm]. The tip of the spindle shall be flat, and the tip of the anvil shall be flat or rounded with a minimum radius of curvature of 0.10 in. [2.55 mm].
Micrometers with pointed tips are not suitable for thickness measurements.
Thickness Tolerances Over, in., No Tolerance Under
Specified Minimum Thickness, in.
Specified Width, in.
0.180 to 0.230 to Over 0.313 to Over 0.375 to Over 0.500 to Over 0.625 to
0.229, incl 0.313, incl 0.375, incl 0.500, incl 0.625, incl 1.000, incl
A
Over 12 to 20, incl 0.020 0.024 0.028 0.030 0.032
A
Over 20 to 40, incl 0.022 0.024 0.028 0.030 0.032
A
Over 40 to 48, incl 0.024 0.026 0.028 0.030 0.032
Over 48 to 60, incl 0.020 0.024 0.028 0.030 0.032 0.034
Over 60 to 72, incl 0.022 0.026 0.030 0.032 0.036 0.038
Over 72 0.024 0.030 0.032 0.036 0.038 0.040
A
Product not available in this size range.

TABLE 5 Restricted Thickness Tolerances for Heavy-Thickness Hot-Rolled Sheet (Carbon Steel)—5⁄8-in. (Cut Edge) and 1-in. (Mill
Edge) Minimum Edge Distance (Coils Only)

NOTE 1—Thickness is measured at any point across the width not less than 5⁄8 in. from a cut edge and not less than 1 in. from a mill edge. This table
does not apply to the uncropped ends of mill edge coils.
NOTE 2—The specified thickness range captions also apply when sheet is specified to a nominal thickness, and the tolerances are divided equally, over
and under.
NOTE 3—Micrometers used for measurement of thickness shall be constructed with anvils and spindles having minimum diameters of 0.188 in. [4.80
mm]. The tip of the spindle shall be flat, and the tip of the anvil shall be flat or rounded with a minimum radius of curvature of 0.10 in. [2.55 mm].
Micrometers with pointed tips are not suitable for thickness measurements.
NOTE 4—This table was constructed by multiplying the values in the standard table by 0.75 and rounding to 3 decimal places using standard ASTM
practice.
Thickness Tolerances Over, in., No Tolerance Under
Specified Minimum Thickness, in.
Specified Width, in.
0.180 to 0.230 to Over 0.313 to Over 0.375 to Over 0.500 to Over 0.625 to
0.229, incl 0.313, incl 0.375, incl 0.500, incl 0.625, incl 1.000, incl
A
Over 12 to 20, incl 0.015 0.018 0.021 0.022 0.024
A
Over 20 to 40, incl 0.016 0.018 0.021 0.022 0.024
A
Over 40 to 48, incl 0.018 0.020 0.021 0.022 0.024
Over 48 to 60, incl 0.015 0.018 0.021 0.022 0.024 0.026
Over 60 to 72, incl 0.016 0.020 0.022 0.024 0.027 0.028
Over 72 0.018 0.022 0.024 0.027 0.028 0.030
A
Product is not available in this size range.

9.5.2 When required, as-rolled material may be specified to TABLE 6 Width Tolerances for Heavy-Thickness Mill Edge Sheet
have cut edges. (Coils Only)

NOTE 1—This table does not apply to the uncropped end of mill-edge
10. Inspection coils.
10.1 When the purchaser’s order stipulates that inspection Tolerance Over Specified Width,
Specified Width, in.
and chemical tests (except product analyses) for acceptance of in. (No Tolerance Under)
the steel be made prior to shipment from the mill, the Over 12 to 14, incl ⁄
7 16

manufacturer shall afford the purchaser’s inspector all reason- Over 14 to 17, incl ½
Over 17 to 19, incl 9⁄16
able facilities to determine that the steel is being furnished in Over 19 to 21, incl #
accordance with this specification. Steel sheet and strip prod- Over 21 to 24, incl 11⁄16

ucts subject to the purchaser’s inspection and sampling are Over 24 to 26, incl 13⁄16

Over 26 to 28, incl 15⁄16

customarily inspected and sampled in conjunction with the Over 28 to 35, incl 1!
manufacturer’s inspection and sampling operations. Over 35 to 50, incl 11⁄4
Over 50 to 60, incl 1½
11. Rejection and Rehearing Over 60 to 65, incl 1#
Over 65 to 70, incl 13⁄4
11.1 Material that is reported to be defective subsequent to Over 70 to 80, incl 1$
the acceptance at the purchaser’s works shall be set aside, Over 80 2

adequately protected, and correctly identified. The manufac-

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TABLE 7 Width Tolerances for Heavy-Thickness Cut-Edge Sheet TABLE 10 Restricted Thickness Tolerances for Heavy-Thickness
(Coils Only) Hot-Rolled Strip Ordered to Minimum Thickness
(Carbon Steel)—5⁄8-in. Minimum Edge Distance (Coils Only)
NOTE 1—Heavy-thickness edge cutting results in a bevelled edge. The
width shall be measured on the wide surface of the cut-edge coil. NOTE 1—Thickness measurements are taken 5⁄8 in. from edge of strip.
Depending upon the angle of the bevelled edge cut, the width of the These tolerances do not include crown, and, therefore, the tolerances
narrow surface of the cut-edge coil may be less than the minimum ordered given in Table 11 are in addition to this table.
width. The manufacturer must be consulted regarding the capability to NOTE 2—The specified thickness range captions also apply when sheet
control bevel angle. is specified to a nominal thickness, and the tolerances are divided equally,
Tolerance Over Specified over and under.
Specified Width, in. Width, in. (No Tolerance NOTE 3—Micrometers used for measurement of thickness shall be
Under) constructed with anvils and spindles having minimum diameters of 0.188
Over 12 to 30, incl !
in. [4.80 mm]. The tip of the spindle shall be flat, and the tip of the anvil
Over 30 to 48, incl ⁄
3 16 shall be flat or rounded with a minimum radius of curvature of 0.10 in.
Over 48 to 60, incl 1⁄4 [2.55 mm]. Micrometers with pointed tips are not suitable for thickness
Over 60 to 80, incl 5⁄16
measurements.
Over 80 3⁄8
NOTE 4—This table was constructed by multiplying the values in the
standard table by 0.75 and rounding to 3 decimal places using standard
ASTM practice.
TABLE 8 Camber Tolerances for Heavy-Thickness Sheet Thickness Tolerances, in., No Tolerance Under
(Coils Only) Specified Specified Minimum Thickness, in.
Width, 0.230 to Over 0.313 Over 0.375 Over 0.500 Over
NOTE 1—Camber is the deviation of a side edge from a straight line. in. 0.313, to 0.375, to 0.500, to 0.625, 0.0625 to
Such a deviation is measured by placing a straightedge on the concave incl incl incl incl 1.000, incl
side and measuring the greatest distance between the sheet edge and the Over 8 to 0.012 0.014 0.015 0.016 0.018
straightedge. 12, incl

Camber should not exceed 1 in. in any 20 ft of length.

TABLE 11 Crown Tolerances for Heavy-Thickness Strip

(Coils Only)
TABLE 9 Standard Thickness Tolerances for Heavy-Thickness
Hot-Rolled Strip Ordered to Minimum Thickness NOTE 1—Strip may be thicker at the center than at a point 3⁄8 in. from
(Carbon Steel)—3⁄8 in. Minimum Edge Distance (Coils Only) the edge by the amount given in this table.
NOTE 1—Thickness measurements are taken 3⁄8 in. from edge of strip. Crown Tolerances for Specified
These tolerances do not include crown, and, therefore, the tolerances Specified Widths, in. Thickness and Width Given, in.
0.2300 to 0.750, incl
given in Table 11 are in addition to this table.
Over 8 to 12, incl 0.002
NOTE 2—The specified thickness range captions also apply when sheet
is specified to a nominal thickness, and the tolerances are divided equally,
over and under.
NOTE 3—Micrometers used for measurement of thickness shall be TABLE 12 Width Tolerances for Heavy-Thickness Strip
constructed with anvils and spindles having minimum diameters of 0.188 (Coils Only)
in. [4.80 mm]. The tip of the spindle shall be flat, and the tip of the anvil Tolerances for Specified Width for Thickness
shall be flat or rounded with a minimum radius of curvature of 0.10 in. Given, Over and Under, in.
[2.55 mm]. Micrometers with pointed tips are not suitable for thickness Mill Edge Slit or Cut
Specified Width, in.
and Square Edge
measurements. Edge All
Thickness Tolerances, in., No Tolerance Under Thicknesses
A
Specified Specified Minimum Thickness, in. Over 8 to 12 3⁄16

Width, 0.230 to Over 0.313 Over 0.375 Over 0.500 Over 0.0625 A
The manufacturer must be consulted.
in. 0.313, to 0.375, to 0.500, to 0.625, to 1.000,
incl incl incl incl incl
Over 8 to 12, 0.516 0.018 0.020 0.022 0.024 TABLE 13 Camber Tolerances for Heavy-Thickness Strip
incl (Coils Only)

NOTE 1—Camber is the deviation of a side edge from a straight line.

Such a deviation is obtained by placing an 8-ft straightedge on the concave
turer shall be notified as soon as possible so that an investiga- side and measuring the greatest distance between the strip edge and the
tion may be initiated. straightedge.
11.2 Samples that are representative of the rejected material For strip over 8 in. to 12 in., incl ⁄ in. in any 8 ft
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shall be made available to the manufacturer. In the event that

the manufacturer is dissatisfied with the rejection, he may
request a rehearing. been manufactured and tested in accordance with the require-
ments of this material specification.
12. Test Reports and Certification 12.3 A signature is not required on test reports or certifica-
12.1 When test reports are required by the purchase order or tions. However, the document shall clearly identify the orga-
the material specification, the supplier shall report the results of nization submitting the document. Notwithstanding the ab-
all tests required by the material specification and the order. sence of a signature, the organization submitting the document
12.2 When certification is required by the purchase order, is responsible for the content of the document.
the supplier shall furnish a certification that the material has 12.4 When test reports are required, copies of the original

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material manufacturer’s test report shall be included with any for military agencies and in accordance with Fed. Std. No. 123
subsequent test report. for civil agencies.
12.5 A Material Test Report, Certificate of Inspection, or 13.3 For government procurement by the Defense Supply
similar document printed from or used in electronic form from Agency, strip material shall be continuously marked for iden-
an electronic data interchange (EDI) transmission shall be tification in accordance with Fed. Std. No. 183.
regarded as having the same validity as a counterpart printed in 13.4 Bar coding is acceptable as a supplementary identifi-
the certifier’s facility. The content of the EDI transmitted cation method. Bar coding should be consistent with the
document must meet the requirements of the invoked ASTM Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) standard prepared
standard(s) and conform to any existing EDI agreement be- by the primary metals subcommittee of the AIAG bar code
tween the purchaser and the supplier. Notwithstanding the project team.
absence of a signature, the organization submitting the EDI
transmission is responsible for the content of the report. 14. Packaging and Package Marking
NOTE 4—The industry definition as invoked here is: EDI is the 14.1 Unless otherwise specified, the sheet and strip shall be
computer to computer exchange of business information in an agreed upon packaged and loaded in accordance with Practices A 700.
standard format such as ANSI ASC X12. 14.2 When specified in the contract or order, and for direct
procurement by or direct shipment to the government, when
13. Product Marking Level A is specified, preservations, packaging, and packing
13.1 As a minimum requirement, the material shall be shall be in accordance with the Level A requirements of
identified by having the manufacturer’s name, ASTM designa- MIL-STD-163.
tion, grade, weight, purchaser’s order number, and material 14.3 When coils are ordered, it is customary to specify a
identification legibly marked on a tag attached to each coil or minimum or range of inside diameter, maximum outside
shipping unit. diameter, and a maximum coil weight, if required. The ability
13.2 When specified in the contract or order, and for direct of manufacturers to meet the maximum coil weights depends
procurement by or direct shipment to the government, marking upon individual mill equipment. When required, minimum coil
for shipment, in addition to requirements specified in the weights are subject to negotiation.
contract or order, shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-129

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ANNEX

(Mandatory Information)

A1. PERMISSIBLE VARIATIONS IN DIMENSIONS AND MASS IN SI UNITS

A1.1 Listed in Tables A1.1-A1.10 are permissible varia- tions in dimensions and mass expressed in the International
System of Units (SI) terminology.

TABLE A1.1 Standard Thickness Tolerances [Metric] for Heavy-Thickness Hot-Rolled Sheet Ordered to Minimum Thickness (Carbon
Steel)—10-mm (Cut Edge) and 20-mm (Mill Edge) Minimum Edge Distance (Coils Only)

NOTE 1—Thickness is measured at any point across the width not less than 10 mm from a cut edge and not less than 20 mm from a mill edge. This
table does not apply to the uncropped ends of mill edge coils.
NOTE 2—The specified thickness range captions also apply when sheet is specified to a nominal thickness, and the tolerances are divided equally, over
and under.
NOTE 3—Micrometers used for measurement of thickness shall be constructed with anvils and spindles having minimum diameters of 0.188 in. [4.80
mm]. The tip of the spindle shall be flat, and the tip of the anvil shall be flat or rounded with a minimum radius of curvature of 0.10 in. [2.55 mm].
Micrometers with pointed tips are not suitable for thickness measurements.
Thickness Tolerances, mm, No Tolerance Under
Specified Minimum Thickness, mm
Specified Width, mm
From 4.5 to 6.0, Over 6.0 to 8.0, Over 8.0 to 10.0, Over 10.0 to 12.5, Over 12.5 to 16.0, Over 16.0 to 25.0,
incl incl incl incl incl incl
A
Over 300 to 600, incl 0.56 0.60 0.64 0.70 0.76
A
Over 600 to 1200, incl 0.60 0.64 0.70 0.76 0.80
Over 1200 to 1500, incl 0.50 0.60 0.70 0.76 0.80 0.84
Over 1500 to 1800, incl 0.56 0.64 0.76 0.80 0.90 0.96
Over 1800 0.60 0.72 0.80 0.90 0.96 1.00
A
Product not available in this size range.

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TABLE A1.2 Restricted Thickness Tolerances [Metric] for Heavy-Thickness Hot-Rolled Sheet Ordered to Minimum Thickness (Carbon
Steel)—15-mm (Cut Edge) and 25-mm (Mill Edge) Minimum Edge Distance (Coils Only)

NOTE 1—Thickness is measured at any point across the width not less than 15 mm from a cut edge and not less than 25 mm from a mill edge. This
table does not apply to the uncropped ends of mill edge coils.
NOTE 2—The specified thickness range captions also apply when sheet is specified to a nominal thickness, and the tolerances are divided equally, over
and under.
NOTE 3—Micrometers used for measurement of thickness shall be constructed with anvils and spindles having minimum diameters of 0.188 in. [4.80
mm]. The tip of the spindle shall be flat, and the tip of the anvil shall be flat or rounded with a minimum radius of curvature of 0.10 in. [2.55 mm].
Micrometers with pointed tips are not suitable for thickness measurements.
NOTE 4—This table was constructed by multiplying the values in the standard table by 0.75 and rounding to 2 decimal places using standard ASTM
practice.
Thickness Tolerances, mm, No Tolerance Under
Specified Minimum Thickness, mm
Specified Width, mm
From 4.5 to 6.0, Over 6.0 to 8.0, Over 8.0 to 10.0, Over 10.0 to 12.5, Over 12.5 to 16.0, Over 16.0 to 25.0,
incl incl incl incl incl incl
A
Over 300 to 600, incl 0.42 0.45 0.48 0.52 0.57
A
Over 600 to 1200, incl 0.45 0.48 0.52 0.57 0.60
Over 1200 to 1500, incl 0.38 0.45 0.52 0.57 0.60 0.63
Over 1500 to 1800, incl 0.42 0.48 0.57 0.60 0.68 0.72
Over 1800 0.45 0.54 0.60 0.68 0.72 0.75
A
Product not available in this size range.

TABLE A1.3 Width Tolerances for Heavy-Thickness Mill-Edge

Sheet Steel (Coils Only)

NOTE 1—This table does not apply to the uncropped end of mill-edge
coils.

Specified Width, mm Width Tolerance,

Over Through Plus Only, mm

300 600 16
600 1200 28
1200 1500 38
1500 1800 45
1800 ... 50

TABLE A1.4 Width Tolerances for Heavy-Thickness Cut-Edge

Sheet Steel (Coils Only)

Specified Width, mm Width Tolerance, Plus

Over Through Only, mm

300 600 3
600 1200 5
1200 1500 6
1500 1800 8
1800 ... 10

TABLE A1.5 Camber Tolerances for Heavy-Thickness Sheet

Steel (Coils Only)

NOTE 1—Camber is the deviation of a side edge from a straight line.

Such a deviation is measured by placing a straightedge on the concave
side and measuring the greatest distance between the sheet edge and the
straightedge.

Camber should not exceed 25 mm in any 6000 mm of length

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TABLE A1.6 Standard Thickness Tolerances [Metric] for Heavy-Thickness Hot-Rolled Strip Ordered to Minimum Thickness (Carbon
Steel)—10-mm Minimum Edge Distance (Coils Only)

NOTE 1—Thickness measurements for this table are taken 10 mm from the edge of the strip. These tolerances do not include crown, and, therefore,
the tolerances given in Table A1.8 are in addition to those in this table.
NOTE 2—Micrometers used for measurement of thickness shall be constructed with anvils and spindles having minimum diameters of 0.188 in. [4.80
mm]. The tip of the spindle shall be flat, and the tip of the anvil shall be flat or rounded with a minimum radius of curvature of 0.10 in. [2.55 mm].
Micrometers with pointed tips are not suitable for thickness measurements.
Thickness Tolerances, mm, No Tolerance Under
Specified Nominal Thickness, mm
Specified Width, mm From 6.0 to Over 8.0 to Over 12.5 Over 16.0 to
8.0, incl 12.5, incl to 16.0, 25.0, incl
incl
Over 200 to 300, incl 0.40 0.50 0.55 0.60

TABLE A1.7 Restricted Thickness Tolerances [Metric] for Heavy-Thickness Hot-Rolled Strip Ordered to Minimum Thickness (Carbon
Steel)—15-mm Minimum Edge Distance (Coils Only)

NOTE 1—Thickness measurements for this table are taken 15 mm for the edge of the strip. These tolerances do not include crown, and, therefore, the
tolerance given in Table A1.8 are in addition to those in this table.
NOTE 2—Micrometers used for measurement of thickness shall be constructed with anvils and spindles having minimum diameters of 0.188 in. [4.80
mm]. The tip of the spindle shall be flat, and the tip of the anvil shall be flat or rounded with a minimum radius of curvature of 0.10 in. [2.55 mm].
Micrometers with pointed tips are not suitable for thickness measurements.
NOTE 3—This table was constructed by multiplying the values in the standard table by 0.75 and rounding to 2 decimal places using standard ASTM
practice.
Thickness Tolerances, mm, No Tolerance Under
Specified Minimum Thickness, mm
Specified Width, mm
From 6.0 to Over 8.0 to Over 12.5 to Over 16.0 to
8.0, incl 12.5, incl 16.0, incl 25.0, incl
Over 200 to 300, incl 0.30 0.38 0.41 0.45

TABLE A1.8 Crown Tolerances for Heavy-Thickness Strip Steel

(Coils Only)

NOTE 1—Strip may be thicker at the center than at a point 10.0 mm

from the edge by the amount given in the table.

Crown Tolerances for

Specified Widths, mm Specified Thickness and
Width Given, mm
Over Through Over 6.0 to 19, incl
200 300 0.05

TABLE A1.9 Width Tolerances for Heavy-Thickness Strip

(Coils Only)

Tolerances for Specified Width for Thickness

Specified Widths, mm
Given, Plus and Minus, mm
Over Through Mill Edge and Square Slit or Cut
Edge, All Thicknesses Edge
A
200 300 5
A
The manufacturer must be consulted.

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TABLE A1.10 Camber Tolerances for Heavy-Thickness Strip
(Coils Only)

NOTE 1—Camber is the deviation of a side edge from a straight line.

Such a deviation is obtained by placing a 2000-mm straightedge on the
concave side and measuring the greatest distance between the strip edge
and the straightedge.

For strip over 200 mm to 300 mm, incl 5 mm in any 2000 mm

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