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Designation: A686 − 92 (Reapproved 2016)

Standard Specification for

Tool Steel, Carbon1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A686; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.

1. Scope 2.2 Military Standard:4

1.1 This specification covers the chemical, mechanical, and MIL-STD-163 Steel Mill Products, Preparation for Ship-
physical requirements for available wrought carbon tool steel ment and Storage
products. 2.3 Federal Standards:4
Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)
1.2 These products, which include hot- or cold-finished bar,
Fed. Std. No. 183 Continuous Identification Marking of Iron
plate, sheet, rod, wire, or forgings, are normally fabricated into
and Steel Products
tools, dies, or fixtures. The selection of a material for a
particular application will depend upon design, service 3. Classification
conditions, and desired properties.
3.1 Material in accordance with this specification is classi-
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded fied by chemical composition. Types correspond to respective
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical AISI designations.
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only 3.1.1 Carbon Tool Steels, Identification W—Types W1, W2,
and are not considered standard. and W5 are often referred to as water hardening tool steels
since they require rapid quenching rates to attain the necessary
2. Referenced Documents hardness. Except in very small sizes they will harden with a
2.1 ASTM Standards:2 hard case and a soft core.
A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing 3.1.1.1 Type W1 is an unalloyed carbon steel available in
of Steel Products several carbon ranges.
A388/A388M Practice for Ultrasonic Examination of Steel 3.1.1.2 Type W2 is characterized by a nominal vanadium
Forgings content of 0.25 % and is also available in several carbon
A561 Practice for Macroetch Testing of Tool Steel Bars ranges.
A700 Guide for Packaging, Marking, and Loading Methods 3.1.1.3 Type W5 is characterized by a nominal chromium
for Steel Products for Shipment content of 0.50 %.
E3 Guide for Preparation of Metallographic Specimens 3.1.1.4 A suffix following the type designation is added to
E30 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Steel, Cast Iron, denote the minimum carbon content of the carbon range to be
Open-Hearth Iron, and Wrought Iron (Withdrawn 1995)3 specified.
E45 Test Methods for Determining the Inclusion Content of 3.1.2 Types W1 and W2 are further classified by quality
Steel levels, namely, Grade A and Grade C.
E59 Practice for Sampling Steel and Iron for Determination 3.1.2.1 Grade A is sometimes referred to as Extra or Special.
of Chemical Composition (Withdrawn 1996)3 It is controlled for hardenability; the chemical composition is
held to closest limits; and it is subject to rigid tests to ensure
uniformity. Grade A is available with three degrees of
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel, hardenability, namely, shallow hardening, regular hardening,
Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee and deep hardening.
A01.29 on Tool Steels.
Current edition approved March 1, 2016. Published June 2016. Originally
3.1.2.2 Grade C is sometimes referred to as Regular or
approved in 1973. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as A686 – 92 (2010). Standard. It is intended for applications that do not require
DOI: 10.1520/A0686-92R16. controlled hardenability and where some latitude in uniformity
2
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
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4. Ordering Information midway between the center and surface in accordance with the
4.1 Orders for material under this specification shall include latest issue of Practice E59. The chemical analysis of the
the following information, as required to describe adequately drilling chips shall be made in accordance with the latest issue
the desired material: of Test Methods E30. The chemical composition thus deter-
4.1.1 Class of material (carbon tool steel), mined shall not vary from the limits specified in Table 1.
4.1.2 Type (W1, W2, W5),
4.1.3 Suffix denoting carbon range (where applicable, such 7. Hardness Properties
as W1–9, W2–10, etc.), 7.1 Annealed hardness values shall be obtained in accor-
4.1.4 Grade and hardenability (where applicable, for dance with the latest issue of Test Methods and Definitions
example, Grade A deep hardening, and so forth), A370, and shall not exceed the Brinell hardness values (or
4.1.5 Shape (sheet, plate, flat bar, round bar, square bar, equivalent Rockwell hardness values) specified in Table 2.
hexagon bar, octagon, special shapes),
7.2 Specimens for determination of minimum response to
4.1.6 Dimensions (thickness, width, diameter, length),
hardening shall be ¼-in. (6.4-mm) thick disks cut so as to
4.1.7 Finish (hot rolled, forged, blasted or pickled, cold
represent either the full cross-sectional area or that midway
drawn, machined, ground, precision ground and polished),
between the center and outer surface of the material. If the
4.1.8 Condition (annealed, unannealed, hardened and
material form or size does not lend itself to accurate hardness
tempered, and so forth),
determination on ¼-in. (6.4-mm) thick cross-sectional disks,
4.1.9 ASTM specification number and date of issue, and
then longitudinal specimens may be used for hardness testing.
4.1.10 Special requirements.
Examples are round bars less than 1⁄2 in. (12.7 mm) in diameter
5. Materials and Manufacture or sheet. In this case, the specimen shall be a minimum of 3 in.
(76.2 mm) in length and parallel flats shall be ground on the
5.1 Unless otherwise specified, material covered by this original mill surfaces. The specimens shall be heat treated as
specification shall be made by an electric melting process. It prescribed in Table 3.
shall be made from ingots that have been reduced in cross
7.2.1 The hardness of the specimen after the specified heat
section in such a manner and to such a degree as to ensure
treatment shall meet the minimum hardness value for the
proper refinement of the ingot structure.
particular type of steel shown in Table 3. Rockwell C tests
6. Chemical Composition should be used where possible but light load tests may be
necessary on thin specimens. These tests should be specified by
6.1 An analysis of each heat of steel shall be made by the agreement between seller and purchaser. The hardness value
manufacturer to determine the percentage of the elements shall be obtained in accordance with the latest issue of Test
specified and these values shall conform to the chemical Methods and Definitions A370, and shall be the average of at
composition specified in Table 1. If requested or required, the least five readings taken in an area midway between the center
chemical composition shall be reported to the purchaser or his and surface of the largest dimension of the cross-sectional
representative. specimen or along the parallel surfaces of the longitudinal
6.2 Analysis may be made by the purchaser from finished specimen. The surface to be tested shall be ground sufficiently
bars and forgings by machining off the entire cross section and to remove any surface condition, scale, carburization, or
drilling parallel to the axis of the bar or forging at any point decarburization which might affect readings.

TABLE 1 Chemical Composition, %A

UNS Man- Phos- Tung- Molyb-
Carbon Silicon Sulfur, Chromium Vanadium Copper, Nickel,
Desig- Type Grade ganese phorus, sten, denum,
max max max max
nation min max min max min max min max min max max max
B B
T72301 W1 A 0.10 0.40 0.10 0.40 0.030 0.030 ... 0.15 ... 0.10 0.15 0.10 0.20 0.20
B B
T72301 W1 C 0.10 0.40 0.10 0.40 0.030 0.030 ... 0.30 ... 0.10 0.15 0.10 0.20 0.20
C C
T72302 W2 A 0.10 0.40 0.10 0.40 0.030 0.030 ... 0.15 0.15 0.35 0.15 0.10 0.20 0.20
C C
T72302 W2 C 0.10 0.40 0.10 0.40 0.030 0.030 ... 0.30 0.15 0.35 0.15 0.10 0.20 0.20
T72305 W5 ... 1.05 1.15 0.10 0.40 0.10 0.40 0.030 0.030 0.40 0.60 ... 0.10 0.15 0.10 0.20 0.20
A
Chemistry limits include product analysis tolerances.
B
The carbon ranges for W1 and their respective suffix identification, sometimes referred to as tempers, are as follows:
Suffix Carbon Range, % Suffix Carbon Range, %
8 0.80–0.90 10 1.00–1.10
8 1⁄ 2 0.85–0.95 101⁄2 1.05–1.15
9 0.90–1.00 11 1.10–1.20
9 1⁄ 2 0.95–1.05 111⁄2 1.15–1.25
C
The carbon ranges for W2 and their respective suffix identification are as follows:
Suffix Carbon Range, %
81⁄2 0.85–0.95
9 0.90–1.00
9 1 ⁄2 0.95–1.10
13 1.30–1.50

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TABLE 2 Maximum Brinell Hardness in Annealed or Cold Drawn given in Tables 5-9 for the appropriate size and shape of
Condition material. Lower limits of decarburization may be specified by
Type Annealed BHN Cold Drawn BHN agreement between the seller and purchaser.
W1 202 241
W2 202 241 9.2 Material ordered as ground and polished or ground
W5 202 241 finished or machine finished shall be free of scale and
Drill Rod (W1, W2, or W5)
decarburization.
Ordered Diameter, in. (mm) Brinell Rockwell
To 1⁄8 (3.2) HB 341 HRC 37 10. Permissible Variations for Dimensions
Over 1⁄8 to 1⁄4 (3.2 to 6.4), incl HB 275 HRC 28
Over 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 (6.4 to 12.7), incl HB 241 HRC 23 10.1 Permissible variations for dimensions shall not exceed
Over 1⁄2 (12.7) HB 207 HRB 96
the applicable limits stated in Table 6, and Tables 10-22 and
Note 1.

7.2.2 Hardness penetration and fracture grain size for Grade NOTE 1—Unmachined tool steel forgings are furnished to size and
surface allowances for machining and tolerances over allowances. Expe-
A shall be determined on test pieces of 3⁄4 in. (19.1 mm) rience indicates that the allowances and tolerances in the tabulation below
diameter and 3 in. (76.2 mm) length. Two pieces for each test are satisfactory for many applications. When width and thickness differ,
shall be given a preliminary treatment by heating uniformly to each dimension carries its individual allowance and tolerance in accor-
1600 6 10°F (871 6 5°C) and holding at temperature for dance with the tabulation: also, the ID and OD take their respective
40 min, then quenching in oil. One piece shall be reheated to allowances and tolerances. When forgings are ordered, the purchaser
should state whether the sizes are the forged or the finished sizes. The
1450 6 10°F (788 6 5°C) and the other to 1550 6 10°F minimum sizes ordered for forgings should be the finished sizes plus
(843 6 5°C). Each piece shall be held in the furnace at the allowances for machining; and the ordered forged sizes are subject to
respective temperature for 30 min and then quenched in brine applicable tolerances
(5 to 10 % sodium chloride solution). The pieces shall be 10.2 Out-of-round tolerances for round bars shall be one
nicked with an abrasive wheel in the center of the length and half the permissible dimensional variations stated in Table 6,
fractured. The fracture face of one portion of each broken test Table 10, Table 12, Table 14, Table 15, and Table 17.
piece shall be ground smooth and etched in 1 + 1 muriatic acid
at 165°F (74°C) for measurement of the depth of penetration to 11. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
be expressed in 64ths of an inch. The fracture grain size shall 11.1 All carbon tool steels shall be free of heavy scale, deep
be determined on the remaining portion of each broken test pitting, laps, porosity, injurious segregations, excessive non-
piece by comparison of the fracture surface of the hardened metallic inclusions, seams, cracks, checks, slivers, scale marks,
case with the Shepherd Fracture Grain Size Standards.5 These dents, soft and hard spots, pipes, or any defects that would
standards consist of ten pieces of steel with fracture faces detrimentally affect the suitability of the material after removal
representing graduated grain sizes from the coarsest (No. 1) to of the recommended stock allowance.
the finest (No. 10). The fracture grain size is estimated to the
nearest quarter number. The hardness penetration and fracture 12. Sampling
grain size for Grade A shall meet the requirements shown in 12.1 Each particular shipment of a heat of steel by type,
Table 3. size, and shape shall be considered a lot and must conform to
8. Macrostructure the provisions of this specification.

8.1 The macrostructure of a specimen representing the 13. Inspection

entire cross-sectional area in the annealed condition shall be 13.1 When specified in the purchase order, the inspector
prepared in accordance with the latest issue of Practice A561. representing the purchaser shall have access to the material
It shall exhibit a structure free of excessive porosity, subject to inspection for the purpose of witnessing the selection
segregation, slag, dirt or other nonmetallic inclusions, pipes, of samples, preparation of test pieces, and performance of the
checks, cracks, and other injurious defects. tests. For such tests, the inspector shall have the right to
8.2 Macroetch severity levels for center porosity and ingot indicate the pieces from which samples will be selected.
pattern, illustrated photographically in Practice A561, shall not Otherwise, the seller shall report to the purchaser, or his
exceed the ratings specification in Table 4 for the appropriate representative, the results of the chemical analysis and the
material size and composition. More stringent requirements are physical and mechanical property tests made in accordance
available by agreement between seller and purchaser. with this specification.

9. Decarburization 14. Rejection and Rehearing

9.1 Decarburization shall be determined on a specimen 14.1 Unless otherwise specified, any rejections based on
representing a cross section of the material and prepared in tests made in accordance with this specification shall be
accordance with the latest issue of Guide E3. When examined reported to the seller within 30 days from the date of receipt of
at 20× or greater magnification it shall not exceed the values the material.
14.2 Material that shows injurious defects subsequent to its
5
The Shepherd Fracture Gain Size Standards may be purchased from Metallur- acceptance by the purchaser shall be rejected and the seller
gical Services, Inc., Box 1075, 925 Main St., Niagara Falls, NY 14302. notified.

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TABLE 3 Heat-Treating Requirements
Minimum
Austenitizing Temperature,
Type Carbon Range, % Quench Medium Hardness,
°F (°C)
HRC
W1 0.70–0.85 1475 (802) brine 64
0.85–0.95 1475 (802) brine 65
0.95–1.50 1450 (788) brine 65
W2 0.85–0.95 1475 (802) brine 65
0.95–1.50 1450 (788) brine 65
W5 1.05–1.15 1475 (802) brine 65
Hardness Penetration and Fracture Grain Size for Grade A
W1 (0.95 to 1.10 C)
W1 (0.70 to 0.95 C) W2 (0.85 to 0.95 C)A W1 (1.10 to 1.30 C)A
Specified Quench W2 (0.95 to 1.10 C)A
Depth of Temperature, Grain Size Penetration 64th in. Grain Size
Hardening °F (°C) Penetration 64th in. (Shepherd) Not (Shepherd) Not
Coarser Than Coarser Than
Shallow 1450 (788) 10 max 8 8 max 8 1⁄ 2
1550 (843) not more than 5⁄64 deeper 6 1 ⁄2 not more than 5⁄64 deeper 6 1⁄ 2
than at 1450 than at 1450
Regular 1450 (788) 9 to 13 8 7 to 11 81 ⁄ 2
1550 (843) not more than 8⁄64 deeper 6 1 ⁄2 not more than 8⁄64 deeper 6 1⁄ 2
than at 1450 than at 1450
Deep 1450 (788) 12 min 8 10 to 16 8
1550 (843) not more than 10⁄64 deeper 61⁄2 not more than 10⁄64 deeper 61⁄2
than at 1450 than at 1450
A
Applicable to shallow and regular hardening material only.

TABLE 4 Macroetch Standards from the date of the test report. In case of dissatisfaction with
Maximum Allowable RatingA the results of the test, the seller may make claim for a rehearing
Carbon Tool Steels within that time.
Size Round, in. (mm) Ingot
Porosity
Pattern
Up to 2 (50.8), incl 4 6
15. Packaging, Loading, and Package Marking
Over 2 to 3 (50.8 to 76.2), incl 4½ 6 15.1 Packaging and Loading:
Over 3 to 4 (76.2 to 101.6), incl 4½ 6
Over 4 to 5 (101.6 to 127.0), incl 5 6 15.1.1 Unless otherwise specified, shipments shall be pack-
Over 5 to 6 (122.0 to 152.4), incl 5 6 aged and loaded in accordance with Practices A700.
Over 6 (152.4) as negotiated between
seller and purchaser. 15.1.2 When specified in the contract or order, and for direct
A
Refer to macroetch photographs in Practice A561.
procurement by or direct shipment to the government, when
Level A is specified, preservation, packaging, and loading shall
be in accordance with the Level A requirements of MIL-STD-
TABLE 5 Maximum Decarburization Limits 163.
Rounds, Hexagons and Octagons
Maximum Limit Per Side 15.2 Marking:
15.2.1 Shipments shall be properly marked with the name or
NOTE 1—The recommended minimum allowance for machining prior
to heat treatment is 25 % greater than the maximum decarburization
brand of manufacturer, purchaser’s name and order number,
allowed. specification number (ASTM A686), heat number, grade or
Ordered Size, in. (mm) Hot Rolled Forged Cold Drawn
type, and where appropriate, the size, length, and weight.
Up to 1⁄2 (12.7), incl 0.013 (0.33) ... 0.013 (0.33)
Unless otherwise specified, method of marking is at the option
Over 1⁄2 to 1 (12.7 to 25.4), incl 0.025 (0.64) ... 0.025 (0.64) of the manufacturer.
Over 1 to 2 (25.4 to 50.8), incl 0.038 (0.97) 0.058 (1.47) 0.038 (0.96) 15.2.2 When specified in the contract or order, and for direct
Over 2 to 3 (50.8 to 76), incl 0.050 (1.27) 0.075 (1.91) 0.050 (1.27)
Over 3 to 4 (76 to 102), incl 0.070 (1.78) 0.096 (2.44) 0.070 (1.78) procurement by or direct shipment to the government, marking
Over 4 to 5 (102 to 127), incl 0.090 (2.29) 0.116 (2.95) ... for shipment, in addition to any requirements specified in the
Over 5 to 6 (127 to 152),incl 0.120 (3.05) 0.136 (3.45) ... contract or order, shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-163
Over 6 to 8 (152 to 203),incl ... 0.160 (4.06) ...
Over 8 to 10 (203 to 254), incl ... 0.160 (4.06) ... for military agencies, and in accordance with Fed. Std. No. 123
for civil agencies.
15.2.3 For government procurement by the Defense Supply
14.3 Samples tested in accordance with this specification Agency, steel shall be continuously marked for identification in
that represent rejected material shall be preserved for 30 days accordance with Fed. Std. No. 183.

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TABLE 6 Rough-Turned Round Bars
Size ToleranceA
Specified Sizes,B Size Tolerance, in. (mm)
in. (mm) Under Over
Over ⁄ to 11⁄2 (19.0 to 38.1), incl
34 0.00 010 (0.254)
Over 11⁄2 to 31⁄16 (38.1 to 77.8), incl 0.00 015 (0.38)
Over 31⁄16 to 41⁄16 (77.8 to 103.2), incl 0.00 031 (0.79)
Over 41⁄16 to 61⁄16 (103.2 to 154), incl 0.00 062 (1.6)
Over 61⁄16 to 101⁄16 (154 to 255.6), incl 0.00 094 (2.4)
Over 101⁄16 Please consult producer
A
Out-of-round tolerances to be 1⁄2 of the total tolerance.
B
Consult producer for oversize allowance and decarburization limits for all sizes.

TABLE 7 Maximum Decarburization Limits

Hot Rolled Square and Flat Bars
Maximum Limit Per Side
NOTE 1—The recommended minimum allowance for machining prior to heat treatment is 25 % greater than the maximum decarburization allowed.

Specified Widths, in. (mm)

Specified
Thickness, 0 to ½ (0 Over 1⁄2 to Over 1 to Over 2 to Over 3 to Over 4 to Over 5 to Over 6 to Over 7 to Over 8 to Over 9 to
in. (mm) to 12.7) 1 (12.7 to 2 (25.4 to 3 (50.8 to 4 (76 to 5 (102 to 6 (127 to 7 (152 to 8 (178 to 9 (203 to 12 (229 to
incl. 25.4), incl 50.8), incl 76), incl 102), incl 127), incl 152), incl 178), incl 203), incl 229), incl 304), incl
0 to 1⁄2 (0 to 12.7), A 0.020 0.020 0.024 0.028 0.032 0.036 0.040 0.044 0.048 0.048 0.048
incl (0.51) (0.51) (0.61) (0.71) (0.81) (0.91) (1.02) (1.12) (1.22) (1.22) (1.22)
B 0.020 0.026 0.032 0.038 0.044 0.054 0.062 0.066 0.078 0.082 0.096
(0.51) (0.66) (0.81) (0.97) (1.12) (1.37) (1.57) (1.68) (1.98) (2.08) (2.44)
Over 1⁄2 to 1 (12.7 A ... 0.036 0.036 0.036 0.040 0.044 0.052 0.056 0.060 0.060 0.060
to 25.4), incl (0.91) (0.91) (0.91) (1.02) (1.12) (1.32) (1.42) (1.52) (1.52) (1.52)
B ... 0.036 0.042 0.046 0.056 0.064 0.082 0.090 0.098 0.102 0.108
(0.91) (1.07) (1.17) (1.42) (1.63) (2.08) (2.29) (2.49) (2.59) (2.74)
Over 1 to 2 (25.4 A ... ... 0.052 0.052 0.056 0.056 0.060 0.060 0.064 0.068 0.072
to 50.8), incl (1.32) (1.32) (1.42) (1.42) (1.52) (1.52) (1.63) (1.73) (1.83)
B ... ... 0.052 0.056 0.060 0.072 0.086 0.098 0.112 0.118 0.122
(1.32) (1.42) (1.52) (1.83) (2.18) (2.49) (2.84) (3.00) (3.10)
Over 2 to 3 (50.8 A ... ... ... 0.064 0.064 0.068 0.068 0.072 0.072 0.080 0.080
to 76), incl (1.63) (1.63) (1.73) (1.73) (1.83) (1.83) (2.03) (2.03)
B ... ... ... 0.064 0.072 0.082 0.094 0.110 0.122 0.130 0.136
(1.63) (1.83) (2.08) (2.39) (2.79) (3.10) (3.30) (3.45)
Over 3 to 4 (76 to A ... ... ... ... 0.080 0.080 0.086 0.092 0.094 0.100 0.100
102), incl (2.03) (2.03) (2.18) (2.34) (2.39) (2.54) (2.54)
B ... ... ... ... 0.080 0.090 0.100 0.120 0.132 0.132 0.150
(2.03) (2.29) (2.54) (3.05) (3.35) (3.35) (3.81)

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TABLE 8 Maximum Decarburization Limits
Cold Drawn Square and Flat Bars
Maximum Limits Per Side
NOTE 1—The recommended minimum allowance for machining prior to heat treatment is 25 % greater than the maximum decarburization allowed.

Specified Width, in. (mm)

Specified Thickness, in. (mm) 0 to 1⁄2 (0 to Over 1⁄2 to 1 Over 1 to 2 (25.4 Over 2 to 3 (50.8 Over 3 to 4 (76 Over 4 to 5 (102
12.7), incl (12.7 to 25.4), to 50.8), incl to 76), incl to 102), incl to 127), incl
incl
0 to 1⁄2 (0 to 12.7), incl A 0.020 (0.51) 0.020 (0.51) 0.024 (0.61) 0.028 (0.71) 0.032 (0.81) 0.036 (0.91)
B 0.020 (0.51) 0.026 (0.66) 0.032 (0.81) 0.038 (0.97) 0.044 (1.12) 0.054 (1.37)
Over ⁄ to 1 (12.7 to 25.4), incl
12 A ... 0.036 (0.91) 0.036 (0.91) 0.036 (0.91) 0.040 (1.02) 0.044 (1.12)
B ... 0.036 (0.91) 0.042 (1.07) 0.046 (1.17) 0.056 (1.42) 0.064 (1.63)
Over 1 to 2 (25.4 to 50.8), incl A ... ... 0.052 (1.32) 0.052 (1.32) 0.056 (1.42) ...
B ... ... 0.052 (1.32) 0.056 (1.42) 0.060 (1.52) ...

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TABLE 9 Maximum Decarburization Limits
Forged Square and Flat Bars
Maximum Limit Per Side
NOTE 1—The recommended minimum allowance for machining prior to heat treatment is 25 % greater than the maximum decarburization allowed.

Specified Width, in. (mm)

Specified Thickness, Over 1 to 2 Over 2 to 3 Over 3 to 4 Over 4 to 5 Over 5 to 6 Over 6 to 7 Over 7 to 8 Over 8 to 9 Over 9 to 12
in. (mm) (25.4 to (50.8 to 76), (76 to 102), (102 to 127), (127 to 152), (152 to 178), (178 to 203), (203 to 229), (229 to 305),
50.8), incl incl incl incl incl incl incl incl incl
Over ½ to 1, (12.7 to A 0.038 (0.97) 0.042 (1.07) 0.048 (1.22) 0.052 (1.32) 0.056 (1.42) 0.062 (1.57) 0.066 (1.68) 0.072 (1.83) 0.080 (2.03)
25.4), incl
B 0.048 (1.22) 0.056 (1.42) 0.070 (1.78) 0.080 (2.03) 0.094 (2.39) 0.110 (2.79) 0.132 (3.35) 0.132 (3.35) 0.132 (3.35)
Over 1 to 2, (25.4 to A 0.058 (1.47) 0.062 (1.57) 0.066 (1.68) 0.070 (1.78) 0.074 (1.88) 0.080 (2.03) 0.084 (2.13) 0.094 (2.39) 0.106 (2.69)
50.8), incl
B 0.058 (1.47) 0.066 (1.68) 0.078 (1.98) 0.086 (2.18) 0.100 (2.54) 0.114 (2.90) 0.132 (3.35) 0.132 (3.35) 0.132 (3.35)
Over 2 to 3 (50.8 to 76), A ... 0.080 (2.03) 0.084 (2.13) 0.088 (2.24) 0.092 (2.34) 0.098 (2.49) 0.106 (2.69) 0.114 (2.90) 0.126 (3.20)
incl
B ... 0.080 (2.03) 0.092 (2.34) 0.098 (2.49) 0.106 (2.69) 0.118 (3.00) 0.136 (3.45) 0.136 (3.45) 0.136 (3.45)
Over 3 to 4 (76 to 102), A ... ... 0.102 (2.59) 0.106 (2.69) 0.112 (2.84) 0.120 (3.05) 0.132 (3.35) 0.140 (3.56) 0.158 (4.01)
incl
B ... ... 0.102 (2.59) 0.106 (2.69) 0.112 (2.84) 0.120 (3.05) 0.132 (3.35) 0.140 (3.56) 0.158 (4.01)
Over 4 to 5 (102 to 127), A ... ... 0.126 (3.20) 0.130 (3.30) 0.138 (3.51) 0.146 (3.71) 0.156 (3.96) 0.170 (4.32)
incl ...
B ... ... ... 0.126 (3.20) 0.130 (3.30) 0.138 (3.51) 0.146 (3.71) 0.156 (3.96) 0.170 (4.32)
Over 5 to 6 (127 to 152), A ... ... ... ... 0.150 (3.81) 0.158 (4.01) 0.166 (4.22) 0.176 (4.47) 0.188 (4.78)
incl
B ... ... ... ... 0.150 (3.81) 0.158 (4.01) 0.166 (4.22) 0.176 (4.47) 0.188 (4.78)
Over 6 to 7 (152 to 178), A ... ... ... ... ... 0.176 (4.47) 0.186 (4.72) 0.186 (4.72) 0.198 (5.03)
incl
B ... ... ... ... ... 0.176 (4.47) 0.186 (4.72) 0.186 (4.72) 0.198 (5.03)

TABLE 10 Hot Rolled Bars

Rounds, Squares, Octagons, Quarter Octagons, Hexagons
Size TolerancesA
Size Tolerances, in. (mm)
Specified Sizes, in. (mm)
Under Over
To 1⁄2 (12.7), incl 0.005 (0.13) 0.012 (0.30)
Over 1⁄2 to 1 (12.7 to 25.4), incl 0.005 (0.13) 0.016 (0.41)
Over 1 to 11⁄2 (25.4 to 38.1), incl 0.006 (0.15) 0.020 (0.51)
Over 11⁄2 to 2 (38.1 to 50.8), incl 0.008 (0.20) 0.025 (0.64)
Over 2 to 21⁄2 (50.8 to 63.5), incl 0.010 (0.25) 0.030 (0.76)
Over 21⁄2 to 3 (63.5 to 76.2), incl 0.010 (0.25) 0.040 (1.02)
Over 3 to 4 (76.2 to 101.6), incl 0.012 (0.30) 0.050 (1.27)
Over 4 to 51⁄2 (101.6 to 139.7), incl 0.015 (0.38) 0.060 (1.52)
Over 51⁄2 to 61⁄2 (139.7 to 165.1), incl 0.018 (0.46) 0.100 (2.54)
Over 61⁄2 to 8 (165.1 to 203.2), incl 0.020 (0.51) 0.150 (3.81)
A
Out-of-section tolerance to be 3⁄4 of total tolerance, max.

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TABLE 11 Hot Rolled Flat Bars
Width and Thickness Tolerances
Width TolerancesA
Width Tolerances, in. (mm)
Specified Widths, in. (mm)
Under Over
To 1 (25.4), incl 0.016 (0.41) 0.031 (0.79)
Over 1 to 3 (25.4 to 76), incl 0.031 (0.79) 0.047 (1.19)
Over 3 to 5 (76 to 127), incl 0.047 (1.19) 0.063 (1.60)
Over 5 to 7 (127 to 178), incl 0.063 (1.60) 0.094 (2.39)
Over 7 to 10 (178-254), incl 0.078 (1.98) 0.125 (3.18)
Over 10 to 12 (254-305), incl 0.094 (2.39) 0.156 (3.96)
Thickness Tolerances
Thickness Tolerances for Specified Thicknesses, in. (mm)
Specified
To 1⁄4 (6.4), incl Over 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 Over 1⁄2 to 1 Over 1 to 2 Over 2 to 3 Over 3 to 4
Widths,
(6.4 to 12.7), incl (12.7 to 25.4), incl (25.4 to 50.8), incl (50.8 to 76), incl (76 to 102), incl
in. (mm)
Under Over Under Over Under Over Under Over Under Over Under Over
To 1 (25.4), 0.006 0.010 0.008 0.012 0.010 0.016 ... ... ... ... ... ...
incl (0.15) (0.25) (0.20) (0.30) (0.25) (0.41)
Over 1 to 2 0.006 0.014 0.008 0.016 0.010 0.020 0.020 0.024 ... ... ... ...
(25.4 to (0.15) (0.36) (0.20) (0.41) (0.25) (0.51) (0.51) (0.61)
50.8), incl
Over 2 to 3 0.006 0.018 0.008 0.020 0.010 0.024 0.020 0.027 0.026 0.034 ... ...
(50.8 to 76), (0.15) (0.46) (0.20) (0.51) (0.25) (0.61) (0.51) (0.69) (0.66) (0.86)
incl
Over 3 to 4 0.008 0.020 0.010 0.022 0.013 0.024 0.024 0.030 0.032 0.042 0.040 0.048
(76 to 102), (0.20) (0.51) (0.25) (0.56) (0.33) (0.61) (0.61) (0.76) (0.81) (1.07) (1.02) (1.22)
incl
Over 4 to 5 0.010 0.020 0.012 0.024 0.015 0.030 0.027 0.035 0.032 0.042 0.042 0.050
(102 to 127), (0.25) (0.51) (0.30) (0.61) (0.38) (0.76) (0.69) (0.89) (0.81) (1.07) (1.07) (1.27)
incl
Over 5 to 6 0.012 0.020 0.014 0.030 0.018 0.030 0.035 0.036 0.036 0.046 0.044 0.054
(127 to 152), (0.30) (0.51) (0.36) (0.76) (0.46) (0.76) (0.89) (0.91) (0.91) (1.17) (1.12) (1.37)
incl
Over 6 to 7 0.014 0.027 0.016 0.032 0.018 0.035 0.030 0.040 0.036 0.048 0.046 0.056
(152 to 178), (0.36) (0.69) (0.41) (0.81) (0.46) (0.89) (0.76) (1.02) (0.91) (1.22) (1.17) (1.42)
incl
Over 7 to 10 0.018 0.030 0.020 0.035 0.024 0.040 0.035 0.045 0.040 0.054 0.052 0.064
(178 to 254), (0.46) (0.76) (0.51) (0.89) (0.61) (1.02) (0.89) (1.14) (1.02) (1.37) (1.32) (1.62)
incl
Over 10 to 12 0.020 0.035 0.025 0.040 0.030 0.045 0.040 0.050 0.046 0.060 0.056 0.072
(254 to 305), (0.51) (0.89) (0.64) (1.02) (0.76) (1.14) (1.02) (1.27) (1.17) (1.52) (1.42) (1.83)
incl
A
Out-of-square tolerance to be 3⁄4 of total width tolerance, max.

TABLE 12 Cold Drawn Bars

Rounds, Octagons, Quarter Octagons and Hexagons
Size TolerancesA
Tolerance, in. (mm)
Size Range, in. (mm)
Plus and Minus
⁄ to 1⁄2 (6.4 to 12.7), excl
14 0.002 (0.05)
⁄ to 1 (12.7 to 25.4), excl
12 0.0025 (0.06)
1 to 23⁄4 (25.4 to 69.8), incl 0.003 (0.08)
A
Out-of-section tolerance to be 1⁄2 the total tolerance, max.

TABLE 13 Cold Drawn Square and Flat Bars

Size TolerancesA
Size Range, in. (mm) Tolerance, in. (mm) ±
⁄ to 3⁄4 (6.4 to 19.1), incl
14 0.002 (0.05)
Over 3⁄4 to 11⁄2 (19.1 to 38.1), incl 0.003 (0.08)
Over 11⁄2 (38.1) 0.004 (0.10)
A
Out-of-square tolerance to be 1⁄2 total tolerance, max.

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TABLE 14 Centerless Ground Bars
Rounds Diameter TolerancesA
Tolerance, in. (mm)
Diameter Range, in. (mm)
Under Over
⁄ to 1⁄2 (6.4 to 12.7), excl
14 0.0015 (0.038) 0.0015 (0.038)
1⁄2 to 31⁄16 (12.7 to 77.8), excl 0.002 (0.05) 0.002 (0.05)
31⁄16 to 41⁄16 (77.8 to 103.2), incl 0.003 (0.08) 0.003 (0.08)
A
Out-of-round tolerance to be 1⁄2 of the total tolerance, max.

TABLE 15 Forged Bars

Rounds, Squares, Octagons, Hexagons
Size TolerancesA
Size Tolerances, in. (mm)
Specified Sizes, in. (mm)
Under Over
Over 1 to 2 (25.4 to 50.8), incl 0.030 (0.76) 0.060 (1.52)
Over 2 to 3 (50.8 to 76), incl 0.030 (0.76) 0.080 (2.03)
Over 3 to 5 (76 to 127), incl 0.060 (1.52) 0.125 (3.18)
Over 5 to 7 (127 to 177.8), incl 0.125 (3.18) 0.187 (4.75)
Over 7 to 9 (178 to 229), incl 0.187 (4.75) 0.312 (7.92)
A
Out-of-section tolerance to be 3⁄4 of total tolerance, max.

TABLE 16 Forged Flat Bars

Width TolerancesA
Width Tolerances, in. (mm)
Specified Widths, in. (mm)
Under Over
Over 1 to 3 (25.4 to 76), incl 0.031 (0.79) 0.078 (1.98)
Over 3 to 5 (76 to 127), incl 0.062 (1.57) 0.125 (3.18)
Over 5 to 7 (127 to 178), incl 0.125 (3.18) 0.187 (4.75)
Over 7 to 9 (178 to 229), incl 0.187 (4.75) 0.312 (7.92)
Thickness Tolerances
Thickness Tolerances for Specified Thicknesses, in. (mm)

Specified Widths, in. (mm) To 1 (25.4), incl Over 1 to 3 (25.4 to Over 3 to 5 (76 to 127), Over 5 to 7 (127 to Over 7 to 9 (178 to
76), incl incl 178), incl 229), incl
Under Over Under Over Under Over Under Over Under Over
1 to 3 (25.4 to 76), incl 0.016 0.031 0.031 0.078
(0.41) (0.79) (0.79) (1.98) ... ... ... ... ... ...
Over 3 to 5 (76 to 127), incl 0.031 0.062 0.047 0.094 0.062 0.125
(0.79) (1.57) (1.19) (2.39) (1.57) (3.18) ... ... ... ...
Over 5 to 7 (127 to 178), incl 0.047 0.094 0.062 0.125 0.078 0.156 0.125 0.187
(1.19) (2.39) (1.57) (3.18) (1.98) (3.96) (3.18) (4.75) ... ...
Over 7 to 9 (178 to 229), incl 0.062 0.125 0.078 0.156 0.094 0.187 0.156 0.219 0.187 0.312
(1.57) (3.18) (1.98) (3.96) (2.39) (4.75) (3.96) (5.56) (4.75) (7.92)
A
Out-of-square tolerance to be 3⁄4 of total width tolerance, max.

TABLE 17 Drill Rod

Rounds, Polished or Ground
Size TolerancesA
Standard
Precision
Size Range, Manufacturing
Tolerance, in.
in. (mm) Tolerance, in.
(mm), ±
(mm), ±
Up to 0.124 (3.15), 0.0003 (0.008) 0.0002 (0.005)
incl
0.125 to 0.499 (3.18 0.0005 (0.013) 0.00025 (0.006)
to 12.7), incl
0.500 to 1.500 (12.7 0.001 (0.03) 0.0005 (0.013)
to 38.1), incl
A
Out-of-round tolerance to be 1⁄2 the total tolerance.

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TABLE 18 Drill Rod
Shapes Other Than Rounds, Cold Drawn
Size TolerancesA
Size Range, in. (mm) Tolerance, in. (mm), ±
Up to 1⁄4 (6.4), excl 0.0005 (0.013)
1⁄4 to 3⁄4 (6.4 to 19.1), excl 0.001 (0.03)
3⁄4 to 1 (19.1 to 25.4), incl 0.0015 (0.04)
A
Out-of-section tolerance to be 1⁄2 the total tolerance.

TABLE 19 Hot Rolled or Forged Bars and Billets

Tolerances for Machine Cut Lengths
Specified Sizes Apply to Rounds, Squares, Tolerances for Specified
Hexagons, Octagons, and Width of Flats, Lengths, 14 ft (4.27 m) max,
in. (mm) in. (mm)
Over Under
To 9 (229), incl ⁄
38 (9.5) 0
Over 9 to 12 (229 to 305), incl 1⁄2 (12.7) 0
Over 12 to 18 (305 to 457), incl 3⁄4 (19.1) 0
Over 18 (457) 1 (25.4) 0

TABLE 20 Straightened Hot Rolled Annealed Bars or Cold

Finished Bars
Straightness Tolerances
This table does not apply to flat bars having a width to thickness ratio of 6 to
1 or greater.
Measurement is taken on the concave side of the bar with a straight edge.
Bars are furnished to the following straightness tolerances:
Hot rolled bars:
1/8 in. in any 5 ft, but may not exceed 1/8 in. 3 s no. of ft in length/5 d

The foregoing formula applies also to bars under 5 ft in length. (3.2 mm in any
1.54 m), but may not exceed 3.2 mm × (no. of m in length/1.54). The foregoing
formula applies also to bars under 1.54 m in length.)
Cold finished bars:
1/16 in. in any 5 ft, but may not exceed 1/16 in. 3 s no. of ft in length/5 d

The foregoing formula applies also to bars under 5 ft in length. (1.6 mm in any
1.54 m, but may not exceed 1.6 mm × (no. of m in length/1.54). The foregoing
formula applies also to bars under 1.54 m in length.)

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TABLE 21 Forgings, Disks, Rings and Rectangular Blocks
Allowances for Machining; Tolerances Over Allowances
NOTE 1—Unmachined tool steel forgings are furnished to size and surface allowances for machining and tolerances over allowances. Experience
indicates that the allowances and tolerances in the tabulation below are satisfactory for many applications. When width and thickness differ, each
dimension carries its individual allowance and tolerance in accordance with the tabulation: also, the ID and OD take their respective allowances and
tolerances.
NOTE 2—When forgings are ordered, the purchaser should state whether the sizes are the forged or the finished sizes. The minimum sizes ordered for
forgings should be the finished sizes plus allowances for machining; and the ordered forged sizes are subject to applicable tolerances.
Diameters of Disks and Rings and Dimension of Blocks
Allowance for Tolerance Over the
Finished Size Diameters or
Machining Allowance, in. (mm)
Dimensions of Blocks,
Over Finished
in. (mm) + –
Size, in. (mm)
Up to 3 (76), incl 1 ⁄8 (3.2) 1 ⁄8 (3.2) 0
Over 3 to 5 (76 to 127), incl 3⁄16 (4.8) 3⁄16 (4.8) 0
Over 5 to 7 (127 to 178), incl 1 ⁄4 (6.4) 1 ⁄4 (6.4) 0
Over 7 to 10 (178 to 254), incl 5⁄16 (7.9) 5⁄16 (7.9) 0
Over 10 to 12 (254 to 305), incl 3⁄8 (9.5) 3⁄8 (9.5) 0
Over 12 to 15 (305 to 381), incl 7⁄16 (11.1) 7⁄16 (11.1) 0
Over 15 to 18 (381 to 457), incl 1⁄2 (12.7) 1⁄2 (12.7) 0
Over 18 to 24 (457 to 610), incl 5⁄8 (15.9) 1⁄2 (12.7) 0
Over 24 to 32 (610 to 813), incl 3⁄4 (19.1) 1⁄2 (12.7) 0
Over 32 to 40 (813 to 1016), incl 7 ⁄8 (22.2) 1 ⁄2 (12.7) 0
Ring forgings for the OD, use the same allowances and tolerances shown in the above tabulation; for the ID, double the tolerances shown in the above tabulation.

Thickness of Disks and Ring Forgings

Finished Thickness, in. (mm)
Over 3 to 5 Over 5 to 7 Over 7 to 10 Over 10 to 12
Finished Diameter, Up to 3 (76), incl
(76 to 127), incl (127 to 178), incl (178 to 254), incl (254 to 305), incl
in. (mm)
Tolerance Tolerance Tolerance Tolerance Tolerance
Allowance Allowance Allowance Allowance Allowance
+ – + – + – + – + –
Up to 3 (76), incl ⁄ (3.2)
18 1⁄8 (3.2) 0 1⁄8 (3.2) 1⁄8 (3.2) 0
Over 3 to 5 (76 to 127), incl ⁄ (3.2)
18 1⁄8 (3.2) 0 1⁄8 (3.2) 1⁄8 (3.2) 0
Over 5 to 7 (127 to 178), incl 3⁄16 (4.8) 3⁄16 (4.8) 0 3⁄16 (4.8) 3⁄16 (4.8) 0 5⁄16 (7.9) 5⁄16 (7.9) 0 3⁄8 (9.5) 3⁄8 (9.5) 0
Over 7 to 10 (178 to 254), incl 3⁄16 (4.8) 3⁄16 (4.8) 0 1⁄4 (6.4) 1⁄4 (6.4) 0 5⁄16 (7.9) 5⁄16 (7.9) 0 3⁄8 (9.5) 3⁄8 (9.5) 0
Over 10 to 12 (254 to 305), incl 3⁄16 (4.8) 3⁄16 (4.8) 0 1⁄4 (6.4) 1⁄4 (6.4) 0 5⁄16 (7.9) 5⁄16 (7.9) 0 3⁄8 (9.5) 3⁄8 (9.5) 0 3⁄8 (9.5) 3⁄8 (9.5) 0
Over 12 to 15 (305 to 381), incl 1⁄4 (6.4) 1⁄4 (6.4) 0 5⁄16 (7.9) 5⁄16 (7.9) 0 3⁄8 (9.5) 3⁄8 (9.5) 0 3⁄8 (9.5) 3⁄8 (9.5) 0 7⁄16 (11.1) 7⁄16 (11.1) 0
Over 15 to 18 (381 to 457), incl 1⁄4 (6.4) 1⁄4 (6.4) 0 5⁄16 (7.9) 5⁄16 (7.9) 0 3 ⁄8 (9.5) 3 ⁄8 (9.5) 0 7 ⁄16 (11.1) ⁄16 (11.1) 0
7 7 ⁄16 (11.1) ⁄16 (11.1) 0
7

Over 18 to 24 (457 to 610), incl 1⁄4 (6.4) 1⁄4 (6.4) 0 5⁄16 (7.9) 5⁄16 (7.9) 0 3⁄8 (9.5) 3⁄8 (9.5) 0 7⁄16 (11.1) 7⁄16 (11.1) 0 7⁄16 (11.1) 7⁄16 (11.1) 0
Over 24 to 32 (610 to 813), incl 5⁄16 (7.9) 5⁄16 (7.9) 0 3⁄8 (9.5) 3⁄8 (9.5) 0 7⁄16 (11.1) 7⁄16 (11.1) 0 1⁄2 (12.7) 1⁄2 (12.7) 0 1⁄2 (12.7) 1⁄2 (12.7) 0
Over 32 to 40 (813 to 1016), incl 5⁄16 (7.9) 5⁄16 (7.9) 0 3⁄8 (9.5) 3⁄8 (9.5) 0 7⁄16 (11.1) 7⁄16 (11.1) 0 1⁄2 (12.7) 1⁄2 (12.7) 0 1⁄2 (12.7) 1⁄2 (12.7) 0
Finished Thickness, in. (mm)A
Over 12 to 15 Over 15 to 18 Over 18 to 24 Over 24 to 32 Over 320 to 40
Finished Diameter,
(304 to 381), incl (381 to 457), incl (457 to 610), incl (610 to 813), incl (813 to 1016), incl
in. (mm)
Tolerance Tolerance Tolerance Tolerance Tolerance
Allowance Allowance Allowance Allowance Allowance
+ – + – + – + – + –
Up to 3 (76), incl
Over 3 to 5 (76 to 127), incl
Over 5 to 7 (127 to 178), incl
Over 7 to 10 (178 to 254), incl
Over 10 to 12 (254 to 305), incl ⁄ (11.1)
7 16 ⁄ (11.1)
7 16 0
Over 12 to 15 (305 to 381), incl 12⁄ (12.7) ⁄ (12.7)
12 0
Over 15 to 18 (381 to 457), incl 1⁄2 (12.7) 1⁄2 (12.7) 0 ⁄
12 (12.7) ⁄
12 (12.7) 0 ⁄
58 (15.9) 58⁄ (15.9) 0
Over 18 to 24 (457 to 610), incl 1⁄2 (12.7) 1⁄2 (12.7) 0 ⁄
12 (12.7) ⁄
12 (12.7) 0 ⁄
58 (15.9) 58⁄ (15.9) 0
Over 24 to 32 (610 to 813), incl 9⁄16 (14.3) 9⁄16 (14.3) 0 5⁄ 8 (15.9) 5⁄ 8 (15.9) 0 3⁄4 (19.1) 3 ⁄4 (19.1) 0 ⁄ (19.1)
34 ⁄ (19.1)
34 0 ⁄ (19.1)
34 ⁄ (19.1)
34 0
Over 32 to 40 (813 to 1016), incl 9⁄16 (14.3) 9⁄16 (14.3) 0 5⁄ 8 (15.9) 5⁄ 8 (15.9) 0 3⁄4 (19.1) 3 ⁄4 (19.1) 0 ⁄ (19.1)
34 ⁄ (19.1)
34 0 ⁄ (22.2)
78 ⁄ (22.2)
78 0
A
Forgings processed to the above allowances are free of decarburization and surface defects when machined or ground to the finished size by removal of equal amounts
from opposite surfaces.

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TABLE 22 Hot Rolled Plates and Sheets
Tolerances for Width and Thickness
Width, in. (mm)
Up to 15 (381) Over 15 (381)
Thickness, in. (mm) All tolerances over specified width and specified thickness, in. (mm)
Width Thickness Width Thickness
Up to 0.025, (0.64), incl ⁄ (3.2)
18 0.006 (0.15) 3⁄16 (4.8) 0.006 (0.15)
Over 0.025 to 0.065, (0.64 to 1⁄8 (3.2) 0.008 (0.20) 3⁄16 (4.8) 0.008 (0.20)
1.65), incl
Over 0.065 to 0.120, (1.65 to 18 ⁄ (3.2) 0.010 (0.25) ⁄
3 16 (4.8) 0.010 (0.25)
3.05), incl
Over 0.120 to 0.1875, (3.05 to ⁄
3 16 (4.8) 0.016 (0.41) 14 ⁄ (6.4) 0.016 (0.41)
4.76), incl
Over 0.1875 to 0.250, (4.76 to ⁄
3 16 (4.8) 0.018 (0.46) 14 ⁄ (6.4) 0.018 (0.46)
6.35), incl
Width, in. (mm)
Over 12 (305)
Thickness, in. (mm) All tolerances over specified width and specified thickness, in. (mm)
Width Thickness
1⁄4 to 1⁄2 (6.4 to 12.7), incl ¼ (6.4) 1⁄16 (1.6)

Over 1⁄2 to 2 (12.7 to 50.8), incl 1⁄4 (6.4) 1⁄8 (3.2)

Over 2 (50.8) 1⁄4 (6.4) 1⁄4 (6.4)

SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

One or more of the following supplementary requirements shall apply only when specified by the
purchaser in the inquiry, contract, and order. Details of these supplementary requirements shall be
agreed upon by the seller and purchaser.

S1. Ultrasonic Quality S2. Cleanliness

S1.1 Material shall be ultrasonically tested at appropriate S2.1 In special situations, such as where the surface finish of
stages of the manufacture to ensure the quality, when and as the part requires optimum polishing characteristics, the clean-
agreed upon between seller and purchaser. When required, it liness of the steel shall be ascertained in accordance with the
shall be performed in accordance with the latest issue of latest issue of Test Methods E45. The permissible limits shall
Practice A388/A388M. be agreed upon between seller and purchaser.

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