Astm A 148
Astm A 148
Astm A 148
1.1 This specification covers carbon steel, alloy steel, and Composition, %
Grade (UNS No.)
martensitic stainless steel castings that are to be subjected to Sulfur, max Phospho-
rus, max
higher mechanical stresses than those covered in Specification
A 27/A 27M. 80-40 [550-275] (D50400) 0.06 0.05
80-50 [550-345] (D50500) 0.06 0.05
1.2 Several grades of steel castings are covered, having the 90-60 [620-415] (D50600) 0.06 0.05
chemical composition and mechanical properties prescribed in 105-85 [725-585] (D50850) 0.06 0.05
Tables 1 and 2. 115-95 [795-655] (D50950) 0.06 0.05
130-115 [895-795] (D51150) 0.06 0.05
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units or SI units are to 135-125 [930-860] (D51250) 0.06 0.05
be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the SI units 150-135 [1035-930] (D51350) 0.06 0.05
are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system are not 160-145 [1105-1000] (D51450) 0.06 0.05
165-150 [1140-1035] (D51500) 0.020 0.020
exact equivalents; therefore, each system must be used inde- 165-150L [1140-1035L] (D51501) 0.020 0.020
pendently of the other. Combining values from the two systems 210-180 [1450-1240] (D51800) 0.020 0.020
may result in nonconformance with the specification. 210-180L [1450-1240L] (D51801) 0.020 0.020
260-210 [1795-1450] (D52100) 0.020 0.020
260-210L [1795-1450L] (D52101) 0.020 0.020
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards: 2
A 27/A 27M Specification for Steel Castings, Carbon, for mance with this specification. In case of conflict between the
General Application requirements of this specification and Specification A 781/
A 370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing A 781M, this specification shall prevail.
of Steel Products
A 781/A 781M Specification for Castings, Steel and Alloy, 4. Ordering Information
Common Requirements, for General Industrial Use 4.1 The inquiry and order should include or indicate the
E 29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to following:
Determine Conformance with Specifications 4.1.1 A description of the casting by pattern number or
drawing (dimensional tolerances shall be included on the
3. General Conditions for Delivery casting drawing),
3.1 Material furnished to this specification shall conform to 4.1.2 Grade of steel,
the requirements of Specification A 781/A 781M, including 4.1.3 Options in the specification, and
any supplementary requirements that are indicated in the 4.1.4 The supplementary requirements desired, including
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purchase order. Failure to comply with the general require- the standards of acceptance.
ments of Specification A 781/A 781M constitutes nonconfor-
5. Heat Treatment
5.1 All castings shall be heat treated either by full annealing,
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel, normalizing, normalizing and tempering, or quenching and
Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
A01.18 on Castings. tempering. Unless otherwise specified in the inquiry, contract,
Current edition approved May 1, 2005. Published May 2005. Originally or order, the castings may be heat treated by any of these heat
approved in 1955. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as A 148/A 148M – 03.
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treatments or combination of these heat treatments at the option
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on 5.2 Heat treatment shall be performed after the castings
the ASTM website. have been allowed to cool below the transformation range.
6. Temperature Control NOTE 1—Other grades may be ordered to charpy impact test require-
ments in accordance with Supplementary Requirement S9 of Specification
6.1 Furnace temperatures for heat-treating shall be regulated A 781/A 781M.
by the use of pyrometers.
9.2 The notched bar impact properties of each heat shall be
7. Chemical Composition determined by testing one set of three Charpy V-notch impact
7.1 The steel shall conform to sulfur and phosphorus re- specimens at −40° 6 2°F [−40° 6 1°C]. The energy value of
quirements as prescribed in Table 1. the three specimens shall not be less than shown in Table 3.
7.2 The content of carbon, manganese, silicon, and alloying 9.3 Test coupons and specimens shall conform to the
elements may, by agreement, be prescribed by the purchaser. If requirements specified in Section 11.
not specified, the content may be selected by the manufacturer 9.4 Impact test specimens shall be machined to the form and
to obtain the required mechanical properties. dimensions shown in Test Methods and Definitions A 370,
7.3 When the analysis of carbon, manganese, silicon, or any Type A, Charpy V-notch specimen, Fig. 11, and tested in
intentionally added alloying element is specifically requested accordance with those test methods.
in the contract or order, it shall be made by the manufacturer 10. Retests
and reported to the purchaser. The results of these analyses
10.1 If the results of the tensile or charpy tests do not
shall not be used as a basis for rejection except by prior
conform to the requirements specified, heat-treated castings
agreement.
may, at the manufacturer’s option, be reheat treated. Testing
8. Tensile Requirements after reheat treatment shall consist of the full number of
specimens complying with the specification or order.
8.1 One tension test shall be made from each heat and shall
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conform to the tensile requirements specified in Table 2. 11. Test Coupons and Specimens
8.2 The test coupons and specimens shall conform to 11.1 Test bars shall be poured from the same heat as the
requirements specified in Section 11. castings represented. Test coupons may be cast integrally with
8.3 Tension test coupons shall be machined to the form and the castings or as separate blocks similar to those shown in Fig.
dimension shown in Fig. 4 of Test Methods and Definitions 1 of Specification A 781/A 781M.
A 370 and tested in accordance with those test methods with 11.1.1 In the case of quenched and tempered castings where
the ends machined to fit the grips on the tensile testing machine the ruling section of the casting exceeds three inches, supple-
to be used. Suggested types of ends for standard round tension mentary requirement S15 of Specification A 781/A 781M shall
test specimens are shown in Fig. 5 of Test Methods and apply.
Definitions A 370.
8.4 To determine conformance with the tension test require- TABLE 3 Impact Requirements
ments, an observed value or calculated value shall be rounded Grade 165-150L 210-180L 260-210L
off in accordance with Practice E 29 to the nearest 500 psi [5 [1140- [1450- [1795-
MPa] for yield point and tensile strength and to the nearest 1 % 1035L] 1240L] 1450L]
for elongation and reduction of area. Impact Requirements 20 [27] 15 [20] 6 [8]
Charpy V-notch
Energy value, ft·lbf [J], min value for
9. Charpy Impact Requirements two specimens and minimum aver-
9.1 This section is applicable only to grades 165-150L age of three specimens
Energy value, ft·lbf [J], min for single 16 [22] 12 [16] 4 [5]
[1140-1035L], 210-180L [1450-1240L], and 260-210L [1795- specimen
1450L].
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SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
The following supplementary requirements shall not apply unless specified in the purchase order. A
list of standardized supplementary requirements for use at the option of the purchaser is included in
Specification A 781/A 781M. Those which are ordinarily considered suitable for use with this
specification are given below together with additional supplementary requirements that are applicable
only to this specification. Other supplementary requirements enumerated in Specification A 781/
A 781M may be used with this specification upon agreement between the manufacturer and purchaser.
S1. Magnetic Particle Examination. be prepared as Type A and tested in accordance with Test
Methods and Definitions A 370.
S2. Radiographic Examination.
S9.2 Absorbed Energy—Average energy value of three
S6. Certification. specimens shall be not less than specified, with not more than
one value permitted to fall below the minimum specified and
S8. Marking. no value permitted below the minimum specified for a single
specimen.
S9. Charpy Impact Test
S9.3 Lateral Expansion—Lateral expansion value shall be
S9.1 Charpy impact test properties shall be determined on agreed upon between the manufacturer and purchaser.
each heat from a set of three Charpy V-notch specimens made
S9.4 Percent Shear Area—Percent shear area shall be
from a test coupon in accordance with Test Methods and
agreed upon between the manufacturer and purchaser.
Definitions A 370 and tested at a test temperature agreed upon
between the manufacturer and purchaser. The acceptance
requirements shall be either energy absorbed, lateral expan- S15. Alternate Tension Test Coupons and Specimen
sion, or percent shear area, or all three, and shall be that agreed Locations for Castings (in lieu of Test Bars Poured
upon by the manufacturer and purchaser. Test specimens shall from Special Blocks).
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(A 148/A 148M – 03) that may impact the use of this standard (Approved May 1, 2005).
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