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Designation: A679/A679M − 17

Standard Specification for

Steel Wire, High Tensile Strength, Cold Drawn1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A679/A679M; 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.

1. Scope* Determine Conformance with Specifications

1.1 This specification covers round, uncoated, high tensile 2.2 ANSI Standard:3
strength, cold drawn steel spring wire, having properties and B32.100 Preferred Metric Sizes for Round, Square,
quality suitable for the manufacture of mechanical springs and Rectangle, and Hexagon Metal Products
wire forms subject to high static stresses or infrequent dynamic 2.3 Federal Standard:4
load, or both. Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units 3. Terminology
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this
each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system
specification, refer to Terminology A941.
shall be used independently of the other. Combining values
from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the 4. Ordering Information
standard.
4.1 It shall be the responsibility of the purchaser to specify
1.3 This international standard was developed in accor- all requirements that are necessary for material under this
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- specification. Such requirements may include, but are not
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the limited to, the following:
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- 4.1.1 Quantity (mass),
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical 4.1.2 Name of material (steel wire, high tensile strength,
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. cold drawn),
4.1.3 Dimensions (Table 1 and Section 9),
2. Referenced Documents
4.1.4 Packaging (Section 15),
2.1 ASTM Standards:2 4.1.5 ASTM designation and year of issue.
A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing
4.2 The purchaser shall have the option to specify additional
of Steel Products
requirements, including but not limited to:
A510/A510M Specification for General Requirements for
4.2.1 Requirements for certifications, heat analysis or test
Wire Rods and Coarse Round Wire, Carbon Steel, and
reports (see Sections 6.2 and 14),
Alloy Steel
4.2.2 Special packing, marking, and loading requirements
A700 Guide for Packaging, Marking, and Loading Methods
(see Section 15), and
for Steel Products for Shipment
4.2.3 Other special requirements, if any.
A751 Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology for Chemi-
4.2.4 For wire diameters over 5.00 mm [0.207 in.] or
cal Analysis of Steel Products
smaller than 0.50 mm [0.020 in.], mechanical properties and
A941 Terminology Relating to Steel, Stainless Steel, Related
permissible variations in wire diameter shall be negotiated
Alloys, and Ferroalloys
between purchaser and supplier and shall be included on the
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
order information.
NOTE 1—A typical ordering description is as follows: 20 Mg high
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel,
tensile strength, cold drawn steel mechanical spring wire, 5.00-mm
Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee diameter, 500-kg coils to ASTM A679/A679M dated ____ , or for
A01.03 on Steel Rod and Wire. inch-pound units, 40 000-lb high tensile strength, cold drawn steel
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2017. Published September 2017. Originally mechanical spring wire, 0.192-in. diameter, in 1000-lb coils to ASTM
approved in 1973. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as A679/
A679M – 06 (2012). DOI: 10.1520/A0679_A0679M-17.
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TABLE 1 Tensile Requirements When requested, in the purchase order, the heat analysis shall
SI Units Inch-Pound Units be reported to the purchaser.
Diameter, Tensile Strength, MPa Tensile Strength, ksi
Diameter, in.A 6.3 Product Analysis—An analysis may be made by the
mmA,B min max min max
purchaser from finished wire representing each heat of steel.
0.50 2400 2650 0.020 350 387 The chemical composition thus determined, as to elements
0.55 2380 2620 0.023 343 380 required or restricted, shall conform to the product analysis
0.60 2350 2600 0.026 337 373
0.65 2320 2580 0.029 331 366
requirements specified in Table 7 of Specification A510/
0.70 2300 2550 0.032 327 361 A510M.
0.80 2250 2500 0.035 322 356
0.90 2200 2450 0.041 314 347 6.4 For referee purposes, Test Methods, Practices, and
1.00 2150 2400 0.048 306 339 Terminology A751 shall be used.
1.10 2120 2380 0.054 300 331
1.20 2100 2350 0.062 293 324
1.40 2050 2300 0.072 287 317 7. Mechanical Properties
1.60 2000 2250 0.080 282 312
1.80 1980 2220 0.092 275 304
7.1 Tension Test:
2.00 1950 2200 0.106 268 296 7.1.1 Requirements—The material as represented by tension
2.20 1900 2150 0.120 263 290 test specimens shall conform to the requirements prescribed in
2.50 1850 2100 0.135 258 285
2.80 1820 2050 0.148 253 279
Table 1.
3.00 1800 2000 0.162 249 275 7.1.2 Number of Tests—One test specimen shall be taken for
3.50 1750 1950 0.177 245 270 each 10 coils or fraction thereof, in a lot. Each heat in a given
4.00 1700 1900 0.192 241 267
4.50 1680 1880 0.207 238 264
lot shall be tested.
5.00 1650 1850 7.1.3 Test Method—The tension test shall be made in
A
Tensile strength values for intermediate diameters shall be interpolated. accordance with Test Methods and Definitions A370.
B
Preferred sizes. For a complete list, refer to ANSI B32.100. 7.1.4 Location of Test—It shall be permissible to take
specimens from either end of the coil.
7.2 Wrap Test:
A679/A679M dated ____ .
7.2.1 Requirements—The material as represented by the
5. Materials and Manufacture wrap test specimens shall conform to the requirements speci-
fied in Table 3.
5.1 The steel may be made by any commercially accepted
7.2.2 Number of Tests—One test specimen shall be taken for
steel-making process. The rod to be used in the manufacture of
each 10 coils, or fraction thereof, in a lot. Each heat in a given
wire furnished to this specification shall be in accordance with
lot shall be tested.
Specification A510/A510M.
7.2.3 Location of Test—It shall be permissible to take test
5.2 The finished wire shall be free from detrimental pipe specimens from either end of the coil.
and undue segregation. 7.2.4 Test Method—The wrap test shall be made in accor-
5.3 The wire shall be cold drawn to produce the desired dance with Test Methods and Definitions A370.
mechanical properties.
8. Metallurgical Requirements
5.4 The wire finish shall be suitable for forming or coiling.
It is not intended that this material be furnished with a metallic 8.1 Microstructure—The wire shall be cold drawn with a
coating. fine pearlite structure.
8.2 Surface Conditions—The wire surface shall not exhibit
6. Chemical Composition
imperfections that exceed 3.5 % of the wire diameter or 0.25
6.1 The steel shall conform to the requirements for chemical mm (0.010 in.) in depth, whichever is smaller.
composition prescribed in Table 2.
6.2 Heat Analysis—Each heat of steel shall be analyzed by
the manufacturer to determine the percentage of elements
prescribed in Table 2. This analysis shall be made from a test TABLE 3 Wrap Test RequirementsA
specimen preferably taken during the pouring of the heat. SI Units

Diameter, mm Mandrel Size

TABLE 2 Chemical Requirements
0.50 to 4.00, incl 2×
Element Composition, % Over 4.00 to 5.00, incl 4×

Carbon 0.65–1.00A Inch-Pound Units

Manganese 0.20–1.30B
Phosphorus, max 0.040 Diameter, in. Mandrel Size
Sulfur, max 0.050
Silicon 0.15–0.35 0.020 to 0.162, incl 2×
A Over 0.162 to 0.207, incl 4×
Carbon in any one lot shall not vary more than 0.13 %.
B A
Manganese in any one lot shall not vary more than 0.30 %. The symbol “X” represents the diameter of the wire tested.

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9. Dimensions and Permissible Variations tion. Except as otherwise specified in the contract or purchase
9.1 The permissible variations in the diameter of the wire order, the manufacturer may use his own or any other suitable
shall be as specified in Table 4. facilities for the performance of the inspection and test
requirements unless disapproved by the purchaser at the time
10. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance the order is placed. The purchaser shall have the right to
10.1 Workmanship—The wire shall not be kinked or im- perform any of the inspections and tests set forth in this
properly cast. To test for cast, one convolution of wire shall be specification when such inspections and tests are deemed
cut from the coil and placed on a flat surface. The wire shall not necessary to assure that the material conforms to prescribed
spring up excessively nor show a wavy condition. requirements.
10.1.1 Each coil shall be one continuous length of wire, 13. Rejection and Rehearing
properly coiled and firmly tied. Welds made prior to cold
13.1 Unless otherwise specified, any rejection based on tests
drawing are permitted.
made in accordance with these specifications shall be reported
10.2 Appearance—The surface shall be smooth and free of to the manufacturer as soon as possible so that an investigation
rust with no imperfections such as pits or die marks that tend may be initiated.
to impair the use of the wire for springs. Any other surface 13.2 The material shall be adequately protected and cor-
requirements shall be negotiated at the time of entry of the rectly identified in order that the manufacturer is able to make
order. a proper investigation.
11. Retests 14. Certification
11.1 If any test specimen exhibits obvious imperfections or 14.1 When specified in the purchase order or contract, a
shows the presence of a weld, it may be discarded and another producer’s or supplier’s certification shall be furnished to the
specimen substituted. purchaser that the material was manufactured, sampled, tested,
and inspected in accordance with this specification and has
12. Inspection
been found to meet the requirements. When specified in the
12.1 Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase purchase order or contract, a report of the test results shall be
order, the manufacturer is responsible for the performance of furnished.
all inspection and test requirements specified in this specifica-
14.2 The certification shall include the specification
number, year of issue, and revision letter, if any.
TABLE 4 Permissible Variations in Wire DiameterA
SI Units 15. Marking for Shipment
Permissible Permissible 15.1 The coil mass, dimensions, and the method of packag-
Diameter, mm Variations, Out-of-Round, ing shall be agreed upon between the manufacturer and
±mm ±mm purchaser.
0.50 to 0.70, incl 0.02 0.02 15.2 A tag shall be securely attached to each coil of wire
Over 0.70 to 2.00, incl 0.03 0.03
Over 2.00 to 5.00, incl 0.05 0.05
with identifying information as agreed upon by the purchaser
and manufacturer.
Inch-Pound Units
15.3 Unless otherwise specified in the purchaser’s order,
Permissible Permissible packaging, marking, and loading for shipments shall be in
Diameter, in. Variations, Out-of-Round, accordance with those procedures recommended by Practices
±in. ±in.
A700.
0.020 to 0.028, incl 0.0008 0.0008 15.4 Marking for shipment of material for civil agencies
Over 0.028 to 0.075, incl 0.001 0.001
Over 0.075 to 0.207, incl 0.002 0.002 shall be in accordance with Fed. Std. No. 123.
A
For purposes of determining conformance with this specification, all specified 16. Keywords
limits are absolute as defined in Practice E29.
16.1 cold drawn; high tensile; wire

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(A679/A679M – 06 (2012)) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved Sept. 1, 2017.)

(1) Revised 1.2. (6) Replaced “hard drawn” with “cold drawn” throughout.
(2) Replaced references to now-combined Specifications A510 (7) Revised Tables 1, 3, and 4.
and A510M with Specification A510/A510M throughout. (8) Revised 4.1.5, removed previous 4.1.6 and 4.1.7, and added
(3) Removed previous Footnote 3 (which referred to Specifi- new 4.2 through 4.2.4.
cation A510M) and renumbered subsequent footnotes accord- (9) Revised 5.1 to match wording of Specification A228/
ingly. A228M.
(4) Replaced references to ANSI B32.4 with ANSI B32.100 (10) Added 7.1.4 and revised 7.2.3.
throughout. (11) Removed previous 15.5.
(5) Removed references to AIAG B-5 throughout.

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