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ASTM A633 Grade E

Normalized High-Strength Low-Alloy Structural Steel
Plate
General Product Description
ASTM A633 Grade E is a normalized high-strength low-alloy structural steel plate for welded,
riveted or bolted construction requiring superior notch toughness performance at low ambient
temperatures. A633 Grade E has a minimum yield strength of 60 ksi [415 MPa] and may be
ordered with supplemental Charpy V-notch impact test requirements.

Applications: Typical applications for A633 Grade E include utility pole base plates, offshore oil
and gas platforms, construction equipment frames, electric shovel dipper handles and
suspension components.
Dimensions: The following A633 Grade E plate sizes are available:
Thickness: 0.375 - 2.00 (9.5 mm 50.1 mm)
Width: 72 - 120 (1,829mm - 3,048 mm)
Length: 240 - 600 (6.10m 15.24 m)

Mechanical Properties
Tensile Test is performed transverse direction according to ASTM A6 requirements. The
minimum values are tabulated below:
0.2% YS ksi [MPa], min.

UTS ksi [MPa]

60 [415]

80 to 100 [550-690]

Elongation in 2
[50 mm], min. %
21

Elongation in 8
[200 mm], min. %
16

Charpy V-Notch Impact Toughness requirements are not included in the basic specification,
but may be ordered as a supplementary requirement. A minimum Charpy V-notch impact
energy value of 25 ft-lbs [34 J] at -40F [-40C] in longitudinal specimens is a typical
supplemental impact toughness requirement. Please inquire for applications requiring a
specified minimum impact toughness.

Chemical Composition
Meets chemical requirements of ASTM A633 Grade E, as shown below (max. % ladle analysis):
C
0.22
1.
2.

Mn

P1

S1

Si

V2

N2

1.15-1.50

0.020

0.010

0.15-0.50

0.04-0.11

0.03

CEV
Typ.
0.50

CET
Typ.
0.36

P and S more restrictive than A633 Gr E requirements

Minimum total Al content shall be 0.018% or the minimum V:N ratio shall be 4:1 minimum.

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Tolerances
Thickness, width, and length tolerances for A633 Grade E steel plate are in accordance with the
requirements of ASTM A6. The flatness tolerance for as supplied product is ASTM A6.

Delivery Condition
ASTM A633 Grade E is supplied in the normalized condition.

Fabrication and Other Recommendations

Weldability: Welding of A633 Grade E shall be performed in accordance with the applicable
welding code. In the absence of a specified welding code, the following suggested minimum
preheat and interpass temperatures and welding consumables are provided. Special welding
consumables and welding procedures may be required to match the base metal toughness.
Low hydrogen practices are strongly recommended, including the removal of surface moisture.
Welding Process
Shielded Metal Arc
(SMAW)
Gas Metal Arc
(GMAW)
Submerged Arc (SAW)
Flux Cored Arc
(FCAW)

Thickness, in [mm]
Up to 3/4 [19]
>3/4 [19] 1.5 [38]
>1.5 [38] - 2.0 [50]
Up to 3/4 [19]
>3/4 [19] 1.5 [38]
>1.5 [38] - 2.0 [50]
Up to 3/4 [19]
>3/4 [19] 1.5 [38]
>1.5 [38] - 2.0 [50]
Up to 3/4 [19]
>3/4 [19] 1.5 [38]
>1.5 [38] - 2.0 [50]

Minimum Preheat and

Interpass Temperature
50oF [10oC]
150oF [65oC]
225F [110C]
50oF [10oC]
150oF [65oC]
225F [110C]
50oF [10oC]
150oF [65oC]
225F [110C]
50oF [10oC]
150oF [65oC]
225F [110C]

Consumables
AWS E8015-X, E8016-X,
E8018-X
AWS ER80S-X

AWS F8XX-EXXX-XX

AWS E8XTX-X

Formability: A633 Grade E material exhibits excellent cold forming characteristics. Shear burrs
and heat-affected zones of thermal cut edges on or near the bend axis as well as sharp corners
on edges and on gas cut or punched holes located on or adjacent to the bend axis should be
removed by grinding prior cold forming. The following recommended minimum inside bend
radius, R, and die width opening, W, as a function of bending orientation are provided:

Thickness
in [mm]
0.375 2.00
[9.5 50.1]

Bend axis perpendicular

to rolling direction
Min. Inside
Die width W
Radius, R
1.5t

8t

Bend axis parallel

to rolling direction
Min. Inside
Die width W
Radius, R
2.25t

10t

Contact Information
For sales information, please call 877-294-3858 (Southern USA & Mexico), 800-340-5566
(Western and Central USA), 800-383-9031 (North Central USA), and 888-576-8530 (Northeast
USA & Canada) or consult www.ssab.com.

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