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Steel Bars, Carbon and Alloy, Hot-Wrought and ColdFinished, General Requirements for1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A 29/A 29M; 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*
1.1 This specification2 covers a group of common requirements which, unless otherwise specified in the purchase order
or in an individual specification, shall apply to carbon and alloy
steel bars under each of the following ASTM specifications (or
under any other ASTM specification which invokes this
specification or portions thereof):
Title of Specification
ASTM
DesignationA
A 321
A 499
A 575
A 576
A 663
A 675
A 689
A 695
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards: 3
A 108 Specification for Steel Bars, Carbon, Cold-Finished,
Standard Quality
A 304 Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Bars Subject to End-Quench Hardenability Requirements
A 311 Specification for Cold-Drawn, Stress-Relieved Carbon Steel Bars Subject to Mechanical Property Requirements
A 321 Specification for Steel Bars, Carbon, Quenched and
Tempered
A 322 Specfication for Steel Bars, Alloy, Standard Grades
A 331 Specification for Steel Bars, Alloy, Cold-Finished
A 370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing
of Steel Products
A 434 Specification for Steel Bars, Alloy, Hot-Wrought or
Cold-Finished, Quenched and Tempered
A 499 Specification for Steel Bars and Shapes, Carbon
Rolled from T Rails
A 575 Specification for Steel Bars, Carbon, Merchant Quality, M-Grade
A 108
A 311/A 311M
A 322
A 304
A 434
A 739
A 331
A 434
A 696
A
These designations refer to the latest issue of the respective specifications,
which appear either in the Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.05, or as
reprints obtainable from ASTM.
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel,
Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
A01.15 on Bars.
Current edition approved Sept. 10, 2003. Published October 2003. Originally
approved in 1957. Last previous edition approved in 1999 as A 29/A 29M99e1.
2
For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications see related Specification SA-29/SA-29M in Section II of that Code.
3
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
A 29/A 29M 03
yield straight lengths (or coils, depending upon size, section,
and mill equipment) in sections which are uniform throughout
their length, and in the following sections and sizes:
3.1.1.1 Rounds, 732 to 10.0 in. [5.5 to 250 mm], inclusive,
3.1.1.2 Squares, 732 to 6.0 in. [6 to 160 mm], inclusive,
3.1.1.3 Round-Cornered Squares, 732 to 8.0 in. [6 to 200
mm], inclusive,
3.1.1.4 Flats, 14 to 8 in. inclusive, in width: 1364 in. in
minimum thickness up to 6 in. in width; and 0.230 in. in
minimum thickness for over 6 to 8 in. in width, inclusive [over
5 mm in thickness up to 150 mm in width; and over 6 mm in
thickness for over 150 mm through 200 mm in width].
Maximum thickness for all widths is 4 in. [100 mm].
3.1.1.5 Hexagons and Octagons, 14 to 4116 in. [6 to 103
mm], inclusive, between parallel surfaces,
3.1.1.6 Bar Size ShapesAngles, channels, tees, zees,
when their greatest cross-sectional dimension is under 3 in. [75
mm], and
3.1.1.7 Special Bar SectionsHalf-rounds, ovals, halfovals, other special bar size sections.
3.1.2 Cold-Finished Steel BarsSteel bars produced by
cold finishing previously hot-wrought bars by means of cold
drawing, cold forming, turning, grinding, or polishing (singly
or in combination) to yield straight lengths or coils in sections
which are uniform throughout their length and in the following
sections and sizes:
3.1.2.1 Rounds, 9 in. [230 mm] and under in diameter,
3.1.2.2 Squares, 6 in. [150 mm] and under between parallel
surfaces,
3.1.2.3 Hexagons, 4 in. [100 mm] and under between
parallel surfaces,
3.1.2.4 Flats, 18 in. [3 mm] and over in thickness and not
over 12 in. [300 mm] in width, and
3.1.2.5 Special Bar Sections.
3.1.3 LotUnless otherwise specified in the contract or
order, a lot shall consist of all bars submitted for inspection at
the same time of the same heat, condition, finish, size, or shape.
For bars specified in the quenched and tempered condition,
when heat treated in batch-type furnaces, a lot shall consist of
all bars from the same heat, of the same prior condition, the
same size, and subjected to the same heat treatment in one
tempering charge. For bars specified in the quenched and
tempered condition, when heat treated without interruption in a
continuous-type furnace, a lot shall consist of all bars from the
same heat, of the same prior condition, of the same size, and
subjected to the same heat treatment.
Withdrawn.
Copies of military specifications, military standards, and federal standards
required by contractors in connection with specific procurement functions should be
obtained from the procuring activity or as directed by the contracting officer, or from
the Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4 Section D, 700 Robbins Ave.,
Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Attn: NPODS.
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Manganese
Phosphorus, max
Sulfur, maxA
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.06 max
0.08 max
0.10 max
0.080.13
0.080.13
0.35 max
0.250.40
0.300.50
0.300.60
0.600.90
A 29/A 29M 03
TABLE 1 Continued
Heat Chemical Ranges and Limits, %
Grade Designation
1012
1013
1015
1016
1017
1018
1019
1020
1021
1022
1023
1025
1026
1029
1030
1034
1035
1037
1038
1039
1040
1042
1043
1044
1045
1046
1049
1050
1053
1055
1059
1060
1064
1065
1069
1070
1071
1074
1075
1078
1080
1084
1086
1090
1095
Carbon
Manganese
Phosphorus, max
Sulfur, maxA
0.100.15
0.110.16
0.130.18
0.130.18
0.150.20
0.150.20
0.150.20
0.180.23
0.180.23
0.180.23
0.200.25
0.220.28
0.220.28
0.250.31
0.280.34
0.320.38
0.320.38
0.320.38
0.350.42
0.370.44
0.370.44
0.400.47
0.400.47
0.430.50
0.430.50
0.430.50
0.460.53
0.480.55
0.480.55
0.500.60
0.550.65
0.550.65
0.600.70
0.600.70
0.650.75
0.650.75
0.650.70
0.700.80
0.700.80
0.720.85
0.750.88
0.800.93
0.800.93
0.850.98
0.901.03
0.300.60
0.500.80
0.300.60
0.600.90
0.300.60
0.600.90
0.701.00
0.300.60
0.600.90
0.701.00
0.300.60
0.300.60
0.600.90
0.600.90
0.600.90
0.500.80
0.600.90
0.701.00
0.600.90
0.701.00
0.600.90
0.600.90
0.701.00
0.300.60
0.600.90
0.701.00
0.600.90
0.600.90
0.701.00
0.600.90
0.500.80
0.600.90
0.500.80
0.600.90
0.400.70
0.600.90
0.751.05
0.500.80
0.400.70
0.300.60
0.600.90
0.600.90
0.300.50
0.600.90
0.300.50
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.080.13
0.080.13
0.080.13
0.160.23
0.080.13
0.080.13
0.240.33
0.080.13
0.080.13
0.130.20
0.080.13
0.080.13
0.240.33
0.040.07
0.080.13
0.080.13
0.080.13
0.080.13
0.080.13
0.140.20
0.140.20
0.140.20
0.140.20
0.270.34
0.320.39
0.350.43
0.370.44
0.370.45
0.400.48
0.420.49
0.420.49
0.480.55
0.600.80
0.600.90
0.300.60
1.101.40
1.001.30
1.301.60
1.001.30
1.351.65
1.351.65
1.351.65
0.701.00
1.351.65
1.351.65
0.701.00
0.701.00
0.701.00
Carbon
0.13
0.13
0.13
0.09
0.13
0.15
max
max
max
max
max
max
Manganese
Phosphorous
Sulfur
Lead
0.600.90
0.701.00
0.701.00
0.751.05
0.701.00
0.851.15
0.070.12
0.070.12
0.070.12
0.040.09
0.070.12
0.040.09
0.100.15
0.160.23
0.240.33
0.260.35
0.240.33
0.260.35
...
...
...
...
0.150.35
0.150.35
A 29/A 29M 03
TABLE 1 Continued
Rephosphorized and Resulfurized Carbon SteelsD,G,F
Grade Designation
12L15
Carbon
Manganese
Phosphorous
Sulfur
Lead
0.09 max
0.751.05
0.040.09
0.260.35
0.150.35
Former
Designation
Carbon
Manganese
Phosphorous,
max
Sulfur,
max
...
...
...
1024
...
...
1027
1036
1041
...
1048
1051
1052
1061
1066
1072
0.100.16
0.150.21
0.180.24
0.190.25
0.230.29
0.220.29
0.220.29
0.300.37
0.360.44
0.430.51
0.440.52
0.450.56
0.470.55
0.550.65
0.600.71
0.650.76
1.101.40
1.101.40
1.101.40
1.351.65
0.801.10
1.101.40
1.201.50
1.201.50
1.351.65
1.351.65
1.101.40
0.851.15
1.201.50
0.751.05
0.851.15
1.001.30
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
0.050
1513
1518
1522
1524
1525
1526
1527
1536
1541
1547
1548
1551
1552
1561
1566
1572
1008
1010
1012
1015
1017
1020
1023
1025
1031
1044
Carbon
ManganeseG
Phosphorous,
max
Sulfur, max
0.10 max
0.070.14
0.090.16
0.120.19
0.140.21
0.170.24
0.190.27
0.200.30
0.260.36
0.400.50
0.250.60
0.250.60
0.250.60
0.250.60
0.250.60
0.250.60
0.250.60
0.250.60
0.250.60
0.250.60
0.04
0.04
0.04
0.04
0.04
0.04
0.04
0.04
0.04
0.04
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
NOTE 1Small quantities of certain elements are present in alloy steels which are not specified or required. These elements are considered as incidental
and may be present to the following maximum amounts: copper, 0.35 %; nickel, 0.25 %; chromium, 0.20 % and molybdenum, 0.06 %.
NOTE 2Where minimum and maximum sulfur content is shown it is indicative of resulfurized steel.
NOTE 3The chemical ranges and limits shown in Table 2 are produced to product analysis tolerances shown in Table 6.
NOTE 4Standard alloy steels can be produced with a lead range of 0.150.35 %. Such steels are identified by inserting the letter L between the
second and third numerals of the AISI number, for example, 41 L 40. A cast or heat analysis is not determinable when lead is added to the ladle stream.
Grade
Designation
Carbon
Manganese
Phosphorus,
max
Sulfur,
max
1330
1335
1340
1345
0.280.33
0.330.38
0.380.43
0.430.48
1.601.90
1.601.90
1.601.90
1.601.90
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
to
to
to
to
4012
4023
4024
4027
0.090.14
0.200.25
0.200.25
0.250.30
0.751.00
0.700.90
0.700.90
0.700.90
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.040
0.040
0.0350.050
0.040
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
to
to
to
to
Nickel
Chromium
Molybdenum
0.35
0.35
0.35
0.35
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
0.35
0.35
0.35
0.35
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
0.150.25
0.200.30
0.200.30
0.200.30
A 29/A 29M 03
TABLE 2 Continued
Grade
Designation
Manganese
Phosphorus,
max
Sulfur,
max
4028
4032
4037
4042
4047
4118
4120
4121
4130
4135
4137
4140
4142
4145
4147
4150
4161
4320
4340
E4340
4419
4422
4427
4615
4620
4621
4626
4715
4718
4720
4815
4817
4820
5015
5046
5115
0.250.30
0.300.35
0.350.40
0.400.45
0.450.50
0.180.23
0.180.23
0.180.23
0.280.33
0.330.38
0.350.40
0.380.43
0.400.45
0.430.48
0.450.50
0.480.53
0.560.64
0.170.22
0.380.43
0.380.43
0.180.23
0.200.25
0.240.29
0.130.18
0.170.22
0.180.23
0.240.29
0.130.18
0.160.21
0.170.22
0.130.18
0.150.20
0.180.23
0.120.17
0.430.48
0.130.18
0.700.90
0.700.90
0.700.90
0.700.90
0.700.90
0.700.90
0.901.20
0.751.00
0.400.60
0.700.90
0.700.90
0.751.00
0.751.00
0.751.00
0.751.00
0.751.00
0.751.00
0.450.65
0.600.80
0.650.85
0.450.65
0.700.90
0.700.90
0.450.65
0.450.65
0.700.90
0.450.65
0.700.90
0.700.90
0.500.70
0.400.60
0.400.60
0.500.70
0.300.50
0.751.00
0.700.90
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.025
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.0350.050
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.025
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
5120
5130
5132
5135
5140
5145
5147
5150
5155
5160
E50100
E51100
E52100
52100B
6118
6150
8115
8615
8617
8620
8622
8625
8627
8630
8637
8640
8642
8645
8650
8655
8660
8720
8740
8822
9254
0.170.22
0.280.33
0.300.35
0.330.38
0.380.43
0.430.48
0.460.51
0.480.53
0.510.59
0.560.61
0.981.10
0.981.10
0.981.10
0.931.05
0.160.21
0.480.53
0.130.18
0.130.18
0.150.20
0.180.23
0.200.25
0.230.28
0.250.30
0.280.33
0.350.40
0.380.43
0.400.45
0.430.48
0.480.53
0.510.59
0.560.64
0.180.23
0.380.43
0.200.25
0.510.59
0.700.90
0.700.90
0.600.80
0.600.80
0.700.90
0.700.90
0.700.95
0.700.90
0.700.90
0.751.00
0.250.45
0.250.45
0.250.45
0.250.45
0.500.70
0.700.90
0.700.90
0.700.90
0.700.90
0.700.90
0.700.90
0.700.90
0.700.90
0.700.90
0.751.00
0.751.00
0.751.00
0.751.00
0.751.00
0.751.00
0.751.00
0.700.90
0.751.00
0.751.00
0.600.80
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.025
0.025
0.025
0.025
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.025
0.025
0.025
0.015
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
SiliconA
Nickel
Chromium
Molybdenum
0.35
0.35
0.35
0.35
0.35
0.35
0.35
0.35
0.35
0.35
0.35
0.35
0.35
0.35
0.35
0.35
0.35
0.35
0.35
0.35
0.35
0.35
0.35
0.35
0.35
0.35
0.35
0.35
0.35
0.35
0.35
0.35
0.35
0.35
0.35
0.35
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
1.652.00
1.652.00
1.652.00
...
...
...
1.652.00
1.652.00
1.652.00
0.701.00
0.701.00
0.901.20
0.901.20
3.253.75
3.253.75
3.253.75
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
0.400.60
0.400.60
0.450.65
0.801.10
0.801.10
0.801.10
0.801.10
0.801.10
0.801.10
0.801.10
0.801.10
0.700.90
0.400.60
0.700.90
0.700.90
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
0.450.65
0.350.55
0.350.55
...
...
...
0.300.50
0.200.35
0.700.90
0.200.30
0.200.30
0.200.30
0.200.30
0.200.30
0.080.15
0.130.20
0.200.30
0.150.25
0.150.25
0.150.25
0.150.25
0.150.25
0.150.25
0.150.25
0.150.25
0.250.35
0.200.30
0.200.30
0.200.30
0.450.60
0.350.45
0.350.45
0.200.30
0.200.30
0.200.30
0.150.25
0.450.60
0.300.40
0.150.25
0.200.30
0.200.30
0.200.30
...
...
...
0.15 to 0.35
0.15 to 0.35
0.15 to 0.35
0.15 to 0.35
0.15 to 0.35
0.15 to 0.35
0.15 to 0.35
0.15 to 0.35
0.15 to 0.35
0.15 to 0.35
0.15 to 0.35
0.15 to 0.35
0.15 to 0.35
0.15 to 0.35
0.15 to 0.35
0.15 to 0.35
0.15 to 0.35
0.15 to 0.35
0.15 to 0.35
0.15 to 0.35
0.15 to 0.35
0.15 to 0.35
0.15 to 0.35
0.15 to 0.35
0.15 to 0.35
0.15 to 0.35
0.15 to 0.35
0.15 to 0.35
0.15 to 0.35
0.15 to 0.35
0.15 to 0.35
0.15 to 0.35
0.15 to 0.35
0.15 to 0.35
1.201.60
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
0.200.40
0.400.70
0.400.70
0.400.70
0.400.70
0.400.70
0.400.70
0.400.70
0.400.70
0.400.70
0.400.70
0.400.70
0.400.70
0.400.70
0.400.70
0.400.7
0.400.70
0.400.70
...
0.700.90
0.801.10
0.751.00
0.801.05
0.700.90
0.700.90
0.851.15
0.700.90
0.700.90
0.700.90
0.400.60
0.901.15
1.301.60
1.301.60
0.500.70
0.801.10
0.300.50
0.400.60
0.400.60
0.400.60
0.400.60
0.400.60
0.400.60
0.400.60
0.400.60
0.400.60
0.400.60
0.400.60
0.400.60
0.400.60
0.400.60
0.400.60
0.400.60
0.400.60
0.600.80
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
(0.100.15 V)
(0.15 min V)
0.080.15
0.150.25
0.150.25
0.150.25
0.150.25
0.150.25
0.150.25
0.150.25
0.150.25
0.150.25
0.150.25
0.150.25
0.150.25
0.150.25
0.150.25
0.200.30
0.200.30
0.300.40
...
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
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TABLE 2 Continued
Grade
Designation
Manganese
Phosphorus,
max
Sulfur,
max
SiliconA
Nickel
Chromium
Molybdenum
9255
9259
9260
0.510.59
0.560.64
0.560.64
0.700.95
0.751.00
0.751.00
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.040
0.040
0.040
1.802.20
0.701.10
1.802.20
...
...
...
...
0.450.65
...
...
...
...
E9310
0.080.13
0.450.65
0.025
0.025
0.15 to 0.30
3.003.50
1.001.40
0.080.15
...
...
...
...
...
0.200.40
0.300.60
0.300.60
0.200.60
0.200.35
0.400.60
0.400.60
0.700.90
0.350.55
0.300.50
0.300.50
...
...
...
...
...
0.080.15
0.800.15
0.080.15
0.430.48
0.440.49
0.480.53
0.560.64
0.560.64
0.430.48
0.150.20
0.280.33
0.751.00
0.751.00
0.751.00
0.751.00
0.751.00
0.751.00
0.751.00
0.751.00
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.035
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.040
0.150.35
0.150.35
0.150.35
0.150.35
0.150.35
0.150.35
0.150.35
0.150.35
Silicon may be specified by the purchaser as 0.10% maximum. The need for 0.10% maximum generally relates to severe cold-formed parts.
The purchaser may also require the following maximums: copper 0.30 %; aluminum 0.050 %; oxygen 0.0015 %.
C
These steels can be expected to contain 0.0005 to 0.003 % boron. If the usual titanium additive is not permitted, the steels can be expected to contain up to 0.005 %
boron.
Editorially corrected.
B
4. Chemical Composition
4.1 Limits:
4.1.1 The chemical composition shall conform to the requirements specified in the purchase order or the individual
product specifications. For convenience the grades commonly
specified for carbon steel bars are shown in Tables 1 and 2.
Bars may be ordered to these grade designations and when so
ordered shall conform to the specified limits by heat analysis.
4.1.2 When compositions other than those shown in Tables
1 and 2 are required, the composition limits shall be prepared
using the ranges and limits shown in Table 3 for carbon steel
and Table 4 for alloy steel.
4.2 Heat or Cast Analysis:
4.2.1 The chemical composition of each heat or cast shall be
determined by the manufacturer in accordance with Test
Methods, Practices, and Terminology A 751.
4.2.2 The heat or cast analysis shall conform to the requirements specified in the product specification or purchase order.
These can be the heat chemical range and limit for a grade
designated in Tables 1 and 2, or another range and limit in
accordance with 4.1.2, or with requirements of the product
specification.
NOTE 1Heat analysis for lead is not determinable since lead is added
to the ladle stream while each ingot is poured. When specified as an added
element to a standard steel, the percentage of lead is reported as 0.15 to
0.35 incl, which is the range commonly specified for this element.
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TABLE 3 Heat Analysis Chemical Ranges and Limits of Carbon
Steel Bars
Range
Lowest
Maximum
...
...
0.05
0.06
0.07
0.10
0.13
0.06
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
to 0.40, incl
over 0.40 to 0.50, incl
over 0.50 to 1.65, incl
...
0.15
0.20
0.30
0.35
...
...
...
Phosphorus
to 0.040, incl
over 0.040 to 0.08, incl
over 0.08 to 0.13, incl
...
0.03
0.05
0.040B
...
...
Sulfur
to 0.050, incl
over 0.050 to 0.09, incl
over 0.09 to 0.15, incl
over 0.15 to 0.23, incl
over 0.23 to 0.50, incl
...
0.03
0.05
0.07
0.09
0.050B
...
...
...
...
SiliconC
...
to 0.10, incl
over 0.10 to
over 0.15 to
over 0.20 to
over 0.30 to
...
...
0.08
0.10
0.15
0.20
0.10
...
...
...
...
...
CarbonA
Manganese
Copper
LeadD
0.25,
0.40,
0.55,
0.80,
0.15,
0.20,
0.30,
0.60,
incl
incl
incl
incl
incl
incl
incl
incl
BismuthE
CalciumE
SeleniumE
TelluriumE
A
The carbon ranges shown in the column headed Range apply when the
specified maximum limit for manganese does not exceed 1.10 %. When the
maximum manganese limit exceeds 1.10 %, add 0.01 to the carbon ranges shown
above.
B
For steels produced in merchant quality the phosphorus maximum is 0.04 %
and the sulfur maximum is 0.05 %.
C
It is not common practice to produce a rephosphorized and resulfurized
carbon steel to specified limits for silicon because of its adverse effect on
machinability.
D
A cast or heat analysis is not determinable when lead is added to the ladle
stream.
E
Element specification range as agreed upon between purchaser and supplier.
Cb
V
Cb
V
Cb + V
Cb
V
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TABLE 4 Heat Analysis Chemical Ranges and Limits of Alloy Steel Bars
NOTE 1Boron steels can be expected to have 0.0005 % minimum boron content.
NOTE 2Alloy steels can be produced with a lead range of 0.150.35 %. A cast or heat analysis is not determinable when lead is added to the ladle
stream.
Chemical Ranges and Limits, %
Element
Carbon
Manganese
Phosphorus
Sulfur
Silicon
Nickel
Chromium
Molybdenum
Tungsten
Vanadium
Aluminum
Copper
A
B
C
0.05
0.08
0.10
0.12
0.13
0.20
0.20
0.25
0.30
0.40
Maximum Limit, %A
0.05
0.07
0.09
0.11
0.12
0.15
0.20
0.25
0.30
0.35
0.035
0.050
0.025
0.050
0.015
0.02
0.04
0.05
0.015
0.02
0.04
0.05
0.040
0.050
0.025
0.050
0.08
0.15
0.20
0.30
0.40
0.08
0.15
0.20
0.30
0.35
0.20
0.30
0.35
0.40
0.50
1.00
0.15
0.20
0.25
0.30
0.20
0.30
0.35
0.40
0.50
1.00
0.15
0.20
0.25
0.30
0.35
0.40
0.50
0.05
0.07
0.10
0.15
0.20
0.20
0.30
0.50
0.60
0.05
0.10
0.05
0.10
0.15
0.25
0.35
0.45
0.20
0.30
0.35
C
C
C
0.05
0.07
0.10
0.15
0.20
0.20
0.30
0.50
0.60
0.05
0.10
0.05
0.10
0.15
0.25
0.35
0.45
0.20
0.30
0.35
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TABLE 5 Permissible Variations for Product Analysis of Carbon
Steel
Element
CarbonA
Manganese
PhosphorusA,B
SulfurA,B
Silicon
Copper
LeadC
Limit, or Maximum of
Specified Range, %
0.25 and under
over 0.25 to 0.55, incl
over 0.55
0.90 and under
over 0.90 to 1.65, incl
basic steels
acid bessemer steel
0.35 and under
over 0.35 to 0.60, incl
under minimum only
0.15 to 0.35, incl
Over
Under
Maximum Minimum
Limit, % Limit, %
0.02
0.03
0.04
0.03
0.06
0.008
0.01
0.008
0.02
0.05
...
0.03
0.02
0.03
0.04
0.03
0.06
...
0.01
...
0.02
0.05
0.02
0.03
A
Rimmed and capped steels are not subject to rejection on product analysis
unless misapplication is clearly indicated.
B
Resulfurized or rephosphorized steels are not subject to rejection on product
analysis for these elements unless misapplication is clearly indicated.
C
Product analysis tolerance for lead applies both over and under to a specified
range of 0.15 to 0.35 %.
Manganese
Phosphorus
Sulfur
Silicon
Nickel
Chromium
Molybdenum
Vanadium
Tungsten
Aluminum
LeadA
Copper
Limit, or Maximum of
Specified Range, %
0.30 and under
over 0.30 to 0.75, incl
over 0.75
0.90 and under
over 0.90 to 2.10, incl
over maximum only
0.060 and under
0.40 and under
over 0.40 to 2.20, incl
1.00 and under
over 1.00 to 2.00, incl
over 2.00 to 5.30, incl
over 5.30 to 10.00, incl
0.90 and under
over 0.90 to 2.10, incl
over 2.10 to 3.99, incl
0.20 and under
over 0.20 to 0.40, incl
over 0.40 to 1.15, incl
0.10 and under
over 0.10 to 0.25, incl
over 0.25 to 0.50, incl
minimum value specified,
under minimum limit
only
1.00 and under
over 1.00 to 4.00, incl
0.10 and under
over 0.10 to 0.20, incl
over 0.20 to 0.30, incl
over 0.30 to 0.80, incl
over 0.80 to 1.80, incl
0.15 to 0.35, incl
to 1.00 incl
over 1.00 to 2.00, incl
Permissible Variations
Over Maximum Limit or
Under Minimum Limit, %
0.01
0.02
0.03
0.03
0.04
0.005
0.005
0.02
0.05
0.03
0.05
0.07
0.10
0.03
0.05
0.10
0.01
0.02
0.03
0.01
0.02
0.03
0.01
0.04
0.08
0.03
0.04
0.05
0.07
0.10
0.03
0.03
0.05
A
Product analysis tolerance for lead applies both over and under to a specified
range of 0.15 to 0.35 %.
7.1 Hot-Wrought BarsThe permissible variations for dimensions of hot-wrought carbon and alloy steel bars shall not
exceed the applicable limits stated in Annex A1 for inch-pound
values and Annex A2 for metric values.
7.2 Cold-Finished BarsThe permissible variations for
dimensions of cold-finished carbon and alloy steel bars shall
not exceed the applicable limits stated in Annex A1 for
inch-pound values and Annex A2 for metric values.
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manufacturer. In case of dissatisfaction with the results of the
tests, the manufacturer may make claim for a rehearing within
that time.
14. Packaging
14.1 Civilian ProcurementUnless otherwise specified, the
bars shall be packaged and loaded in accordance with Practices
A 700.
14.2 Government ProcurementMIL-STD-163 shall apply
when packaging is specified in the contract or order, or when
Level A for preservation, packaging, and packing is specified
for direct procurement by or direct shipment to the government.
11. Rejection
11.1 Unless otherwise specified, any rejection because of
noncompliance to the requirements of the specification shall be
reported by the purchaser to the manufacturer within 30
working days after receipt of samples.
11.2 Material that shows imperfections capable of adversely
affecting processibility subsequent to its acceptance at the
purchasers works will be rejected, and the manufacturer shall
be notified.
15. Keywords
15.1 alloy steel bars; carbon steel bars; cold finished steel
bars; general delivery requirements; hot wrought steel bars;
steel bars
12. Rehearing
12.1 Samples that represent rejected material shall be preserved for two weeks from the date rejection is reported to the
SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
The following supplementary requirements shall apply only when specified by the purchaser in the
contract or order.
S1. Flat Bar Thickness Tolerances
S1.1 When flat bars are specified in metric units to a
thickness under tolerance of 0.3 mm, the thickness tolerance of
10
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TABLE S1.1 Thickness and Width Tolerances for Hot-Wrought Square-Edge and Round-Edge Flat Bars Ordered to 0.3 mm Under
ToleranceA
Specified Width, mm
To 25, incl
Over 25 to 50, incl
Over 50 to 100, incl
Over 100 to 150, incl
Over 150 to 200, incl
A
Over 75
Over
Under
...
...
0.5
0.5
0.5
...
0.5
0.7
0.7
1.0
...
1.3
1.3
1.3
1.3
...
...
2.1
2.1
2.1
...
...
2.1
2.1
2.9
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.5
3.0
0.5
1.0
1.0
1.5
2.5
When a square is held against a face and an edge of a square-edge flat bar, the edge shall not deviate by more than 3 or 5 % of the thickness.
ANNEXES
(Mandatory Information)
A1. PERMISSIBLE VARIATIONS IN DIMENSIONS, ETC.INCH-POUND UNITS
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TABLE A1.1 Permissible Variations in Cross Section for HotWrought Round, Square, and Round-Cornered Square Bars of
Steel
Specified Size, in.
Permissible Variation
from Specified Size, in.A
To 516 , incl
Over 516 to 716 , incl
Over 716 to 58 , incl
Over 58 to 78 , incl
Over 78 to 1, incl
Over 1 to 118 , incl
Over 118 to 114 , incl
Over 114 to 138 , incl
Over 138 to 112 , incl
Over 112 to 2, incl
Over 2 to 212 , incl
Over 212 to 312 , incl
Over 312 to 412 , incl
Over 412 to 512 , incl
Over 512 to 612 , incl
Over 612 to 814 , incl
Over 814 to 912 , incl
Over 912 to 10, incl
Over
Under
Out-of-Round or
Out-of-Square, in.B
0.005
0.006
0.007
0.008
0.009
0.010
0.011
0.012
0.014
164
132
364
116
564
18
532
316
14
0.005
0.006
0.007
0.008
0.009
0.010
0.011
0.012
0.014
164
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.008
0.009
0.010
0.012
0.013
0.015
0.016
0.018
0.021
0.023
0.023
0.035
0.046
0.058
0.070
0.085
0.100
0.120
A
Steel bars are regularly cut to length by shearing or hot sawing, which can
cause end distortion resulting in those portions of the bar being outside the
applicable size tolerance. When this end condition is objectionable, a machine cut
end should be considered.
B
Out-of-round is the difference between the maximum and minimum diameters
of the bar, measured at the same cross section. Out-of-square is the difference in
the two dimensions at the same cross section of a square bar between opposite
faces.
TABLE A1.2 Permissible Variations in Cross Section for HotWrought Hexagonal Bars of Steel
Specified Sizes Between
Opposite Sides, in.
Over
Under
Out-of-Hexagon
(Carbon Steel and
Alloy Steel) or Outof-Octagon (Alloy
Steel), in.B
0.007
0.010
0.021
132
364
116
564
0.007
0.010
0.013
164
164
164
164
0.011
0.015
0.025
132
364
116
564
Permissible Variations
from Specified Size, in.A
To 12 , incl
Over 12 to 1, incl
Over 1 to 112 , incl
Over 112 to 2, incl
Over 2 to 212 , incl
Over 212 to 312 , incl
Over 312 to 4116 , incl
A
Steel bars are regularly cut to length by shearing or hot sawing, which can
cause end distortion resulting in those portions of the bar being outside the
applicable size tolerance. When this end condition is objectionable, a machine cut
end should be considered.
B
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
Permissible Variations in Thickness, for Thickness Given, Over and Under, in.B
Specified
Width, in.
To 1, incl
Over 1 to
Over 2 to
Over 4 to
Over 6 to
2,
4,
6,
8,
incl
incl
incl
incl
0.203 to 0.230,
excl
0.230 to 14 ,
excl
0.007
0.007
0.008
0.009
0.007
0.007
0.008
0.009
0.015
to 12 ,
incl
Over 12 to
1, incl
0.008
0.012
0.015
0.015
0.016
0.010
0.015
0.020
0.020
0.025
14
Over 2 to 3,
incl
Over 3
Over
Under
...
132
132
132
...
...
364
364
364
...
...
364
364
116
1 64
116
332
18
1 64
1 32
1 32
1 32
Over 1 to 2,
incl
132
116
332
When a square is held against a face and an edge of a square edge flat bar, the edge shall not deviate by more than 3 or 5 % of the thickness.
Steel bars are regularly cut to length by shearing or hot sawing, which can cause end distortion resulting in those portions of the 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 hot-wrought steel bars in thickness under 0.230 in.
B
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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
Specified Length of
Leg, in.A
To 1, incl
Over 1 to 2, incl
Over 2 to 3, excl
A
The longer leg of an unequal angle determines the size for tolerance. The
out-of-square tolerance in either direction is 112 .
TABLE A1.5 Permissible Variations in Dimensions for HotWrought Bar Size Channels of Carbon Steel
Permissible Variations in Size, Over and Under, in.
Specified
Size of
Channel, in.
To 112 , incl
Over 112 to
3, excl
Depth of
SectionB
Width of
FlangesB
To 316 , incl
Over 316
0.010
0.015
0.015
0.020
1 32
1 32
1 16
1 16
Out-ofSquareAif
Either
Flange, in./in.
of Flange
Width
132
132
A
For channels 58 in. and under in depth, the out-of-square tolerance is 364
in./in. of depth.
B
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
Specified Size of
Tee, in.A
To 114 , incl
Over 114 to 2, incl
Over 2 to 3, excl
A
B
C
Width or DepthB
Over
Under
364
364
116
116
332
332
The longer member of the unequal tee determines the size for tolerances.
Measurements for both width and depth are overall.
Stem out-of-square is the variation from its true position of the center line of the stem measured at the point.
TABLE A1.7 Permissible Variations in Dimensions for HalfRounds, Ovals, Half-Ovals, and Other Special Bar Size Sections
Due to mill facilities, tolerances on half-rounds, ovals, half-ovals, and other
special bar size sections vary among the manufacturers and such tolerances
should be negotiated between the manufacturer and the purchaser.
13
Stem out-ofSquareC
132
116
332
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TABLE A1.8 Permissible Variations in Length for Hot-Wrought Rounds, Squares, Hexagons, Flats, and Bar Size Sections of Steel
Specified Size of
Rounds, Squares,
and Hexagons, in.
Width
5 to 10 ft, excl
to 1, incl
over 1
to 1, incl
over 1
...
0.230 to 1, incl
over 1 to 3, incl
...
to 3, incl
to 3, incl
over 3 to 6, incl
over 3 to 6, incl
...
over 6 to 8, incl
over 6 to 8, incl
...
58
58
1
2
34
114
58
3 and over
...
10 to 20 ft, excl
20 to 30 ft, excl
30 to 40 ft, excl
40 to 60 ft, excl
34
1
1
112
212
114
134
1
114
112
112
134
234
134
2
112
134
2
2
214
3
312
312
2
214
212
212
234
314
4
4
212
112
212
134
234
214
3
234
314
Mill Shearing
To 1, incl
Over 1 to 2, incl
Over 2 to 5, incl
Over 5 to 10, incl
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Hot Sawing
2 to 5, incl
Over 5 to 10, incl
A
B
1 and over
...
To 3, incl
Over 3 to 6, incl
Over 6 to 8, incl
Rounds over 8 to 10, incl.
A
To 12 ft, incl
Over 12 ft
716
916
916
1116
14
5 16
5 16
7 16
No tolerance under.
TABLE A1.10 Permissible Variations in Straightness for HotWrought Bars and Bar Size Sections of SteelA
Standard tolerances
Special tolerances
14
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A
Because of warpage, straightness tolerances do not apply to bars if any
subsequent heating operation or controlled cooling has been performed.
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TABLE A1.11 Size Tolerances for Cold-Finished Carbon Steel
Bars, Cold Drawn or Turned and PolishedA
Size, in.B
Maximum of
Maximum of
Carbon Range
Carbon
Over 0.55 % or
Maximum of Maximum of Range to
All Grades
Carbon
Carbon
0.55 %, incl,
Quenched and
Range
Range Over
Stress
Tempered or
0.28 % or 0.28 % to Relieved or
Normalized and
less
0.55 %, incl Annealed
Tempered
after Cold
before Cold
Finishing
Finishing
All tolerances are in inchesB and are minusC
0.002
0.003
0.004
0.005
0.006
0.007
To 34 , incl
Over 34 to 112 , incl
Over 112 to 212 , incl
Over 212 to 318 , incl
Over 318 to 4, incl
0.002
0.003
0.004
0.005
0.005
0.003
0.004
0.005
0.006
0.007
0.008
0.004
0.005
0.006
0.007
0.008
0.009
0.005
0.006
0.007
0.008
0.009
0.010
0.004
0.005
0.006
0.007
...
0.006
0.007
0.008
0.009
...
0.005
0.006
0.007
0.009
...
...
0.007
0.008
0.009
0.011
...
...
0.006
0.008
0.010
0.011
0.012
0.008
0.010
0.012
0.016
0.020
Hexagons
0.003
0.004
0.005
0.006
0.006
SquaresC
To
Over
Over
Over
Over
Over
34
, incl
to 112 , incl
112 to 212 , incl
212 to 4, incl
4 to 5, incl
5 to 6, incl
34
0.002
0.003
0.004
0.006
0.010
0.014
0.004
0.005
0.006
0.008
...
...
FlatsD
Width, in.
To 34 , incl
Over 34 to 112 , incl
Over 112 to 3, incl
Over 3 to 4, incl
Over 4 to 6, incl
Over 6
0.003
0.004
0.005
0.006
0.008
0.013
0.004
0.005
0.006
0.008
0.010
0.015
A
This table includes tolerances for bars that have been annealed, spheroidize
annealed, normalized, normalized and tempered, or quenched and tempered
before cold finishing. This table does not include tolerances for bars that are
annealed, spheroidize annealed, normalized, normalized and tempered, or
quenched and tempered after cold finishing; the producer should be consulted for
tolerances for such bars.
B
Width governs the tolerances for both width and thickness of flats. For
example, when the maximum of carbon range is 0.28 % or less, for a flat 2 in. wide
and 1 in. thick, the width tolerance is 0.005 in. and the thickness tolerance is the
same, namely, 0.005 in.
C
Standard manufacturing practice is a shear cut for cold drawn bars (size limits
vary by producer) which can cause end distortion resulting in those portions of the
bar being outside the applicable size tolerance. When this end condition is
objectionable, a machine cut end should be considered.
D
Tolerances may be ordered all plus, or distributed plus and minus with the sum
equivalent to the tolerances listed.
TABLE A1.12 Size Tolerances for Cold Finished Round Bars Cold Drawn, Ground and Polished or Turned, Ground and Polished
Size, in. Cold Drawn,
Ground and Polished
To 112 , incl
Over 112 to 212 , excl
212 to 3, incl
Over 3 to 4, incl
...
...
A
Tolerances from
Specified Size, Minus
Only, in.
0.001
0.0015
0.002
0.003
0.004A
0.005A
For nonresulfurized steels (steels specified to maximum sulfur limits under 0.08 %), or for steels thermally treated, the tolerance is increased by 0.001 in.
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TABLE A1.13 Size Tolerance for Cold-Finished Alloy Steel Bars, Cold Drawn, or Turned and Polished
Size, in.A
Maximum of
Carbon
Range
0.28 % or
less
Maximum of
Carbon
Range Over
0.28 % to
0.55 %, incl
Maximum of
Carbon
Range to
0.55 %, incl,
Stress
Relieved or
Annealed
after Cold
Finishing
0.002
0.003
0.004
0.005
0.003
0.004
0.005
0.006
0.004
0.005
0.006
0.007
0.008
0.005
0.006
0.007
0.008
0.009
0.006
0.007
0.008
0.009
0.010
0.007
0.008
0.009
0.010
0.011
0.005
0.006
0.007
0.008
...
0.007
0.008
0.009
0.010
...
0.006
0.007
0.008
0.010
...
0.008
0.009
0.010
0.012
...
0.007
0.009
0.011
0.012
0.013
...
0.009
0.011
0.013
0.017
0.021
...
Hexagons
To
Over
Over
Over
Over
34
, incl
to 112 , incl
112 to 212 , incl
212 to 318 , incl
318 to 4, incl
34
0.003
0.004
0.005
0.006
0.006
0.004
0.005
0.006
0.007
...
Squares
To
Over
Over
Over
Over
34
, incl
to 112 , incl
112 to 212 , incl
212 to 4, incl
4 to 5, incl
34
0.003
0.004
0.005
0.007
0.011
0.005
0.006
0.007
0.009
...
FlatsA
To
Over
Over
Over
Over
Over
34
, incl
to 112 , incl
112 to 3, incl
3 to 4, incl
4 to 6, incl
6
34
0.004
0.005
0.006
0.007
0.009
0.014
0.005
0.006
0.007
0.009
0.011
...
A
Width governs the tolerances for both width and thickness of flats. For example, when the maximum of carbon range is 0.28 % or less, for a flat 2 in. wide and 1 in.
thick, the width tolerance is 0.006 in. and the thickness tolerance is the same, namely 0.006 in.
B
Standard manufacturing practice is a shear cut for cold drawn bars (size limits vary by producer) which can cause end distortion resulting in those portions of the bar
being outside the applicable size tolerance. When this end condition is objectionable, a machine cut end should be considered.
NOTE 1All grades quenched and tempered or normalized and tempered to Brinell 302 max before cold finishing; and all grades stress relieved or
annealed after cold finishing. Straightness tolerances are not applicable to bars having Brinell hardness exceeding 302.
Size, in.
Less than 58
Less than 58
58 and over
58 and over
Length, ft
less than 15
15 and over
less than 15
15 and over
Straightness Tolerances, in. (Maximum Deviation) from Straightness in any 10-ft Portion of the Bar
Maximum of Carbon Range, 0.28 % or Maximum of Carbon Range Over 0.28 %
Less
and All Grades Thermally Treated
Squares, Hexagons,
Squares, Hexagons,
Rounds
Rounds
and Octagons
and Octagons
18
316
316
14
516
516
38
18
18
18
316
116
18
316
316
14
A
The foregoing tolerances are based on the following method of measuring straightness: Departure from straightness is measured by placing the bar on a level table
so that the arc or departure from straightness is horizontal, and the depth of the arc is measured with a feeler gage and a straightedge.
B
It should be recognized that straightness is a perishable quality and may be altered by mishandling. The preservation of straightness in cold-finished bars requires the
utmost care in subsequent handling. Specific straightness tolerances are sometimes required for carbon and alloy steels in which case the purchaser should inform the
manufacturer of the straightness tolerances and the methods to be used in checking the straightness.
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A2. DIMENSIONAL TOLERANCESSI UNITS
Tolerance from
Specified Size, Over
and Under, mm or %A
Out-of-Round, or
Out-of-Square
Section,B mm or %A
0.13 mm
0.15 mm
0.18 mm
0.20 mm
1%
0.20 mm
0.22 mm
0.27 mm
0.30 mm
1.5 %
To 7, incl
Over 7 to 11, incl
Over 11 to 15, incl
Over 15 to 19, incl
Over 19 to 250, incl
A
The tolerance shall be rounded to the nearest tenth of a millimetre after calculation.
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 is the difference in
the two dimensions at the same cross section of a square bar between opposite faces.
B
TABLE A2.2 Tolerances in Cross Section for Hot-Wrought Hexagonal and Octagonal Steel Bars
Out of
Hexagon or
Out of
Octagon,
mmA
To 13, incl
Over 13 to
Over 25 to
Over 40 to
Over 50 to
Over 65 to
Over 80 to
A
25, incl
40, incl
50, incl
65, incl
80, incl
100, incl
Over
Under
0.18
0.25
0.55
0.8
1.2
1.6
2.0
0.18
0.25
0.35
0.40
0.40
0.40
0.40
0.3
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.2
1.6
2.0
Out of hexagon or out of octagon is the greatest difference between any two dimensions at the cross section between opposite faces.
TABLE A2.3 Thickness and Width Tolerances for Hot-Wrought Square-Edge and Round-Edge Flat BarsA,B
Tolerances from Specified Thickness for Thickness Given Over and Under, mm
Specified Width, mm
Over 5 to 6, incl
Over 6 to 12,
incl
Over 25 to 50,
incl
Over 50 to 75
0.18
0.18
0.20
0.25
0.20
0.30
0.40
0.40
0.40
0.25
0.40
0.50
0.50
0.65
...
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
...
...
1.2
1.2
1.2
To 25, incl
Over 25 to 50, incl
Over 50 to 100, incl
Over 100 to 150, incl
Over 150 to 200, incl
A
B
Over 75
Over
Under
...
...
1.2
1.2
1.6
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.5
3.0
0.5
1.0
1.0
1.5
2.5
When a square is held against a face and an edge of a square edge flat bar, the edge shall not deviate by more than 3 or 5 % of the thickness.
Flats over 150 to 200 mm, incl in width are not available as hot-wrought bars in thickness 6 mm and under.
TABLE A2.4 Thickness, Length, and Out-of-Square Tolerances for Hot-Wrought Bar Size Angles
Tolerances in Thickness for Thickness Given, Over and Under, mm
Specified Length of
Leg, mmA,B
To 50, incl
Over 50 to 75, excl
A
B
To 5, incl
Over 5 to
10, incl
Over 10
0.2
0.3
0.2
0.4
0.3
0.4
The longer leg of an unequal angle determines the size for tolerance.
Out of square tolerances in either direction is 112 = 0.026 mm/mm.
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Tolerances
for Length of
Leg Over
and Under,
mm
1
2
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TABLE A2.5 Dimensional Tolerances for Hot-Wrought Bar Size Channels
Tolerances in Size, Over and Under, mm
Specified Size of
Channel, mm
To 40, incl
Over 40 to 75, excl
A
B
Out of Square of
Either Flange per mm
of Flange Width,B mm
Thickness of Web
Depth of SectionA
Width of FlangesA
1
2
1
2
To 5, incl
0.2
0.4
Over 5
0.4
0.5
0.03
0.03
Width or Depth,B
Over
Under
1
1
2
2
2
2
To 30, incl
Over 30 to 50, incl
Over 50 to 75, excl
Tolerances in Size, mm
Thickness of Flange
Over
Under
0.2
0.2
0.3
0.3
0.4
0.4
Thickness of Stem
Over
Under
0.1
0.5
0.2
0.5
0.4
0.5
Stem Out of
SquareC
1
2
2
The longer member of the unequal tee determines the size for tolerances.
Measurements for width and depth are 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.
B
TABLE A2.7 Permissible Variations in Dimensions for Half-Rounds, Ovals, Half-Ovals, and Other Special Bar Size Sections
Due to mill facilities, tolerances on half-rounds, ovals, and other special bar size sections vary among the manufacturers and such tolerances should be negotiated
between the manufacturer and the purchaser.
TABLE A2.8 Length Tolerances for Hot-Wrought Rounds, Squares, Hexagons, Octagons, Flats, and Bar Size Sections
Tolerances over Specified Length, mmA
Thickness
Width
to 25, incl
over 25
to 25, incl
over 25
...
over 6 to 25, incl
over 25 to 75, incl
...
to 75, incl
to 75, incl
over 75 to 150, incl
over 75 to 150, incl
...
over 150 to 200, incl
over 150 to 200, incl
...
1500
to
3000,
excl
3000
to
6000,
excl
6000
to
9000,
excl
9000
to
12 000,
excl
12 000
to
18 000,
excl
15
15
15
25
50
20
30
15
20
25
25
40
65
30
45
25
35
40
40
45
70
45
50
40
45
50
50
60
75
90
90
50
60
65
65
70
85
100
100
65
40
65
45
70
60
75
70
85
Hot Shearing
To 25, incl
Over 25 to 50, incl
Over 50 to 125, incl
Over 125 to 250, incl
Bar Size Sections
Hot Sawing
50 to 125, incl
Over 125 to 250, incl
A
B
25 and over
...
75 and over
...
No tolerance under.
Smaller sizes and shorter lengths are not hot sawed.
TABLE A2.9 Length Tolerances for Recutting of Bars Meeting Special Straightness Tolerances
Tolerances over Specified Length, mmA
No tolerance under.
18
To 3700 mm,
incl
Over 3700 mm
6
8
11
14
8
11
14
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TABLE A2.10 Straightness Tolerances for Hot-Wrought Bars and Bar Size SectionsA
6 mm in any 1500 mm and (length in mm/250)B
3 mm in any 1500 mm and (length in mm/500)B
Standard Tolerances
Special Tolerances
A
B
Because of warpage, straightness tolerances do not apply to bars if any subsequent heating operation or controlled cooling has been performed.
Round to the nearest whole millimetre.
TABLE A2.11 Size Tolerances for Cold-Finished Carbon Steel Bars, Cold Drawn or Turned and PolishedA
Tolerances from Specified Size, Under Only, mm
Maximum of
Carbon Range
Over 0.28 to 0.55,
incl
Maximum of
Carbon Range to
0.55 %, incl Stress
Relief or Annealed
After Cold
Finishing
Maximum of
Carbon Range
Over 0.55 % or All
Grades Quenched
and Tempered or
Normalized Before
Cold Finishing
Size, mm
Maximum of
Carbon Range
0.28 or Less
To 40, incl
Over 40 to 60, incl
Over 60 to 100,
incl
Over 100 to 150,
incl
Over 150 to 200,
incl
Over 200 to 230,
incl
0.05
0.08
0.10
0.08
0.10
0.13
0.10
0.13
0.15
0.13
0.15
0.18
0.13
0.15
0.18
0.20
0.15
0.18
0.20
0.23
0.18
0.20
0.23
0.25
Up to 20, incl
Over 20 to 40, incl
Over 40 to 60, incl
Over 60 to 80, incl
Over 80 to 100,
incl
0.05
0.08
0.10
0.13
0.13
0.10
0.13
0.15
0.18
...
0.15
0.18
0.20
0.23
HexagonsCold Drawn
0.08
0.10
0.13
0.15
0.15
SquaresCold DrawnB
Up to 20, incl
Over 20 to 40, incl
Over 40 to 60, incl
Over 60 to 100,
incl
Over 100 to 130,
incl
Over 130 to 150,
incl
0.05
0.08
0.10
0.15
0.10
0.13
0.15
0.20
0.13
0.15
0.18
0.23
0.18
0.20
0.23
0.28
0.25
...
...
...
0.36
...
...
...
FlatsCold DrawnB,C
To 20, incl
Over 20 to 40, incl
Over 40 to 80, incl
Over 80 to 100,
incl
Over 100 to 150,
incl
Over 150
0.08
0.10
0.13
0.15
0.10
0.13
0.15
0.20
0.15
0.20
0.25
0.28
0.20
0.25
0.30
0.40
0.20
0.25
0.30
0.50
0.33
0.38
...
...
This table includes tolerances for bars that have been annealed, spheroidize annealed, normalized, normalized and tempered, or quenched and tempered before cold
finishing. This table does not include tolerances for bars that are annealed, spheroidize annealed, normalized, normalized and tempered, or quenched and tempered after
cold finishing; the producer should be consulted for tolerances for such bars.
B
Tolerances may be ordered all plus, or distributed plus and minus with the sum equivalent to the tolerances listed.
C
Width governs the tolerance for both width and thickness of flats, for example, when the maximum of carbon range is 0.28 % or less for a flat 50 mm wide and 25
mm thick, the width tolerance is 0.13 mm and the thickness is the same, nearly 0.13 mm.
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TABLE A2.12 Size Tolerances for Cold-Finished Round Bars, Cold Drawn, Ground and Polished, or Turned, Ground and Polished
Size, mm
Cold Drawn, Ground, and
Polished
To 40, incl
Over 40 to 60, incl
Over 60 to 80, incl
Over 80 to 100, incl
...
...
A
Tolerances from,
Specified Size,
Minus Only, mm
0.03
0.04
0.05
0.08
0.10A
0.13A
For nonresulfurized steels (steels specified to maximum sulfur limits under 0.08 %) or for steels thermally treated, the tolerance is increased by 0.03 mm.
TABLE A2.13 Size Tolerances for Cold-Finished Alloy Steel Bars, Cold Drawn or Turned and PolishedA
Tolerance from Specified Size, Under Only, mm
Maximum of
Carbon Range,
Over 0.28 to 0.55,
incl
Maximum of
Carbon Range to
0.55 %, incl Stress
Relief or Annealed
After Cold
Finishing
Maximum of
Carbon Range
Over 0.55 % or All
Grades Quenched
and Tempered or
Normalized Before
Cold Finishing
Size, mm
Maximum of
Carbon Range,
0.28 or Less
0.05
0.08
0.10
0.13
0.15
0.08
0.10
0.13
0.15
0.18
0.10
0.13
0.15
0.18
0.20
0.13
0.15
0.18
0.20
0.23
0.18
0.20
0.23
0.25
0.20
0.23
0.25
0.28
Up to 20, incl
Over 20 to 40, incl
Over 40 to 60, incl
Over 60 to 80, incl
Over 80 to 100,
incl
0.08
0.10
0.13
0.15
0.15
0.13
0.15
0.18
0.20
...
0.18
0.20
0.23
0.25
...
Up to 20, incl
Over 20 to 40, incl
Over 40 to 60, incl
Over 60 to 100,
incl
Over 100 to 130,
incl
0.08
0.10
0.13
0.18
0.13
0.15
0.18
0.23
0.15
0.18
0.20
0.25
0.20
0.23
0.25
0.30
0.28
0.23
0.25
0.30
0.10
0.13
0.15
0.18
0.23
0.13
0.15
0.18
0.23
0.28
0.18
0.23
0.28
0.30
0.33
0.23
0.28
0.33
0.43
0.52
0.36
...
...
...
HexagonsCold Drawn
0.10
0.13
0.15
0.18
...
SquaresCold Drawn
FlatsCold DrawnB
WidthB
To 20, incl
Over 20 to 40, incl
Over 40 to 80, incl
Over 80 to 100,
incl
Over 100 to 150,
incl
Over 150
A
This table includes tolerances for bars that have been annealed, spheroidize annealed, normalized, normalized and tempered, or quenched and tempered before cold
finishing. This table does not include tolerances for bars that are annealed, spheroidize annealed, normalized, normalized and tempered, or quenched and tempered after
cold finishing; the producer should be consulted for tolerances for such bars.
B
Width governs the tolerance for both width and thickness of flats. For example, when the maximum of carbon range is 0.28 % or less for a flat 50 mm wide and 25
mm thick, the width tolerance is 0.13 mm and the thickness tolerance is the same, namely 0.13 mm.
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TABLE A2.14 Straightness Tolerances for Cold-Finished BarsA,B
NOTEAll grades quenched and tempered or normalized and tempered to Brinell 302 maximum before cold finishing and all grades stress relieved or
annealed after cold finishing. Straightness tolerances are not applicable to bars having Brinell hardness exceeding 302.
Size, mm
Less than 16
Less than 16
16 and over
16 and over
Length, mm
A
The foregoing tolerances are based on the following method of measuring straightness; departure from straightness is measured by placing the bar on a level table
so that the arc or departure from straightness is horizontal, and the depth of the arc is measured with a feeler gage and a straightedge.
B
It should be recognized that straightness is a perishable quality and may be altered by mishandling. The preservation of straightness in cold-finished bars requires the
utmost care in subsequent handling. Specific straightness tolerances are sometimes required for carbon and alloy steels in which case the purchaser should inform the
manufacturer of the straightness tolerances and the methods to be used in checking the straightness.
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
Committee C12 has identified the location of selected changes since A 29/A 29M-99 that may impact the use
of this standard. (Approved Sept. 10, 2003.)
(1) Changed Tables A1.10 and A2.10.
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