Designation: A109/A109M – 08

Standard Specification for

Steel, Strip, Carbon (0.25 Maximum Percent), Cold-Rolled1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A109/A109M; 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 Department of Defense.

1. Scope* system shall be used independently of the other. Combining

1.1 This specification covers cold-rolled carbon steel strip in values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
cut lengths or coils, furnished to closer tolerances than cold- with the standard.
rolled carbon steel sheet, with specific temper, with specific 1.7 This specification is expressed in both inch-pound units
edge or specific finish, and in sizes as follows: and SI units. However, unless the order specifies the applicable
Width, in. Thickness, in.
“M” specification designation (SI units), the material shall be
furnished to inch-pound units.
Over 1⁄2 to 2315⁄16 0.300 and under
Over 12.5 to 600 mm 7.6 mm and under 2. Referenced Documents
1.2 Cold-rolled strip is produced with a maximum specified 2.1 ASTM Standards:2
carbon not exceeding 0.25 percent. A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing
1.3 Strip tolerance products may be available in widths of Steel Products
wider than 2315⁄16 in. [600 mm] by agreement between pur- A568/A568M Specification for Steel, Sheet, Carbon, Struc-
chaser and supplier. However, such products are technically tural, and High-Strength, Low-Alloy, Hot-Rolled and
classified as cold rolled sheet. The tolerances, finishes, tem- Cold-Rolled, General Requirements for
pers, edges, and available widths and thicknesses differentiate A682/A682M Specification for Steel, Strip, High-Carbon,
cold rolled strip from the product known as cold rolled sheet Cold-Rolled, General Requirements For3
which is defined by Specification A568/A568M and from cold A700 Practices for Packaging, Marking, and Loading Meth-
rolled high carbon strip which is defined by Specification ods for Steel Products for Shipment
A682/A682M. A751 Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology for Chemi-
1.4 For the purpose of determining conformance with this cal Analysis of Steel Products
specification, values shall be rounded to the nearest unit in the A941 Terminology Relating to Steel, Stainless Steel, Re-
right hand place of figures used in expressing the limiting lated Alloys, and Ferroalloys
values in accordance with the rounding method of Practice E8 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
E29. E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
1.5 The SI portions of the tables contained herein list Determine Conformance with Specifications
permissible variations in dimensions and mass (see Note 1) in E430 Test Methods for Measurement of Gloss of High-
SI (metric) units. The values listed are not exact conversions of Gloss Surfaces by Abridged Goniophotometry3
the values listed in the inch-pound tables, but instead are 2.2 Military Standard:
rounded or rationalized values. Conformance to SI tolerances MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage4
is mandatory when the “M” specification is used. 2.3 Federal Standard:
NOTE 1—The term weight is used when inch-pound units are the
123 Marking for Shipments (Civil Agencies)4
standard. However, under SI the preferred term is mass. 183 Continuous Identification Marking of Iron and Steel
Products4
1.6 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
2
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contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
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3
Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee Withdrawn. The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced
A01.19 on Steel Sheet and Strip. on www.astm.org.
4
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2008. Published October 2008. Originally Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, DODSSP, Bldg. 4,
approved in 1926. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as A109/A109M – 03. Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5098, http://
DOI: 10.1520/A0109_A0109M-08. www.dodssp.daps.mil.
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3. Terminology 4. Ordering Information
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard: 4.1 Orders for material to this specification shall include the
3.1.1 annealing—the process of heating to and holding at a following information, as necessary, to describe adequately the
suitable temperature and then cooling at a suitable rate, for desired product:
such purposes as reducing hardness, facilitating cold working, 4.1.1 Quantity,
producing a desired microstructure, or obtaining desired me- 4.1.2 Name of material (cold-rolled carbon steel strip),
chanical, physical, or other properties. 4.1.3 Condition (oiled or not oiled),
3.1.1.1 box annealing—involves annealing in a sealed con- 4.1.4 Temper (Section 7),
tainer under conditions that minimize oxidation. The strip is 4.1.5 Edge (Section 8),
usually heated slowly to a temperature below the transforma- 4.1.6 Dimensions (Section 9),
tion range, but sometimes above or within it, and is then cooled 4.1.7 Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance (Section 10),
slowly. 4.1.8 Coil size requirements (15.2),
3.1.1.2 continuous annealing—involves heating the strip in 4.1.9 ASTM designation and year of issue,
continuous strands through a furnace having a controlled 4.1.10 Copper-bearing steel, if required,
atmosphere followed by a controlled cooling. 4.1.11 Application (part identification or description),
3.1.2 carbon steel—the designation for steel when no mini- 4.1.12 Cast or heat analysis (request, if required), and
mum content is specified or required for aluminum, chromium, 4.1.13 Special requirements, if required.
cobalt, columbium, molybdenum, nickel, titanium, tungsten,
NOTE 2—A typical ordering description is as follows: 20 000 lb
vanadium, zirconium or any other element added to obtain a Cold-Rolled Strip, Oiled, Temper 4, Edge 3, Finish 3, 0.035 by 9 in. by
desired alloying effect; when the specified minimum for copper coil, 5000 lb max, 16-in. ID ASTM A 109-XX, for Toaster Shells.
does not exceed 0.40 % or when the maximum content
specified for any of the following elements does not exceed the 5. Materials and Manufacture
percentage noted: manganese 1.65, silicon 0.60, or copper 5.1 The steel shall be made by the open-hearth, basic-
0.60. oxygen, or electric-furnace process.
3.1.2.1 Discussion—In all carbon steels small quantities of 5.2 Cold-rolled carbon steel strip is normally manufactured
certain residual elements unavoidably retained from raw ma- from continuously cast steel with aluminum used as the
terials are sometimes found which are not specified or required, deoxidizer. However, some applications are specified as silicon
such as copper, nickel, molybdenum, chromium, etc. These killed. Ingot cast rimmed, capped and semi-killed steels are
elements are considered as incidental and are not normally subject to limited availability.
reported. 5.3 Cold-rolled carbon steel strip is manufactured from
3.1.3 cold reduction—the process of reducing the thickness hot-rolled descaled coils by cold reducing to the desired
of the strip at room temperature. The amount of reduction is thickness on a single stand mill or on a tandem mill consisting
greater than that used in skin-rolling (see 3.1.7). of several single stands in series. Sometimes an anneal is used
3.1.4 dead soft—the temper of strip produced without at some intermediate thickness to facilitate further cold reduc-
definite control of stretcher straining or fluting. It is intended tion or to obtain desired temper and mechanical properties in
for deep drawing applications where such surface disturbances the finished strip. An anneal and skin pass is typically used as
are not objectionable. the final step for Temper 4 and 5.
3.1.5 finish—the degree of smoothness or luster of the strip.
The production of specific finishes requires special preparation 6. Chemical Composition
and control of the roll surfaces employed. 6.1 Heat Analysis— An analysis for each heat of steel shall
3.1.6 normalizing—heating to a suitable temperature above be made by the manufacturer to determine the percentage of
the transformation range and then cooling in air to a tempera- elements shown in Table 1. This analysis shall conform to the
ture substantially below the transformation range. In bright requirements shown in Table 1. When requested, heat analysis
normalizing the furnace atmosphere is controlled to prevent shall be reported to purchaser or his representative.
oxidizing of the strip surface. 6.2 Product, Check, or Verification Analysis may be made
3.1.7 skin-rolled—a term denoting a relatively light cold by the purchaser on the finished material.
rolling operation following annealing. It serves to reduce the 6.2.1 Capped or rimmed steels are not technologically
tendency of the steel to flute or stretcher strain during fabrica- suited to product analysis due to the nonuniform character of
tion. It is also used to impart surface finish, or affect hardness their chemical composition and therefore, the tolerances in
or other mechanical properties, or to improve flatness. Table 2 do not apply. Product analysis is appropriate on these
3.1.8 temper— a designation by number to indicate the types of steel only when misapplication is apparent or for
hardness as a minimum, as a maximum, or as a range. The copper when copper steel is specified.
tempers are obtained by the selection and control of chemical 6.2.2 For steels other than rimmed or capped, when product
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composition, by amounts of cold reduction, by thermal treat- analysis is made by the purchaser, the chemical analysis shall
ment, and by skin-rolling. not vary from the limits specified by more than the amounts in
3.2 Refer to Terminology A941 for additional definitions of Table 2. The several determinations of any element shall not
terms used in this Specification. vary both above and below the specified range.

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TABLE 1 Heat Analysis A TABLE 3 Hardness Requirements
Composition– Wt % INCH-POUND UNITS
Temper No. Temper No. Thickness, in. Rockwell Hardness
Element
1, 2, 3 4, 5 Temper Maximum
Under Through Minimum (approx.)
Carbon, max 0.25 0.15
No. 1 (hard) 0.025 ... 15T90 ...
Manganese, max 0.90 0.60
0.040 0.025 30T76 ...
Phosphorous, max 0.025 0.025
0.070 0.040 B90.0 ...
Sulfur, max 0.025 0.025
0.300 0.070 B84.0 . ..
SiliconA ... ...
AluminumA,B ... ...
No. 2A (half-hard) 0.025 ... 15T83.5 15T88.5
Copper, when copper steel is 0.20 0.20
0.040 0.025 30T63.5 30T73.5
specified, min
0.300 0.040 B70.0 B85
Copper, maxC 0.20 0.20
Nickel, maxC 0.20 0.20
No. 3A (quarter-hard) 0.025 ... 15T80 15T85
Chromium, maxC,D 0.15 0.15
0.040 0.025 30T56.5 30T67
Molybdenum, maxC 0.06 0.06
0.300 0.040 B60 B75
VanadiumE ... ...
ColumbiumE ... ...
No. 4A,B (skin-rolled) 0.025 ... ... 15T82
TitaniumE ... ...
0.040 0.025 ... 30T60
A
Where an ellipsis (. . .) appears in this table, there is no requirement, but the 0.300 0.040 ... B65
analysis shall be reported unless otherwise specified in this specification.
B
The analysis shall be reported. When killed steel is specified and aluminum is No. 5A,B (dead-soft) 0.025 ... .... 15T78.5
the deoxidizing element, the minimum is 0.02, and the analysis shall be reported. 0.040 0.025 ... 30T53
C
The sum of copper, nickel, chromium, and molybdenum shall not exceed 0.300 0.040 ... B55
0.50 % on heat analysis. When one or more of these elements is specified, the
sum does not apply; in which case, only the individual limits on the remaining SI UNITS
elements will apply. Thickness, mm Rockwell Hardness
D
Chromium is permitted, at the producer’s option, to 0.25 % maximum when the Maximun
carbon is less than or equal to 0.05 %. In such case, the limit on the sum of the four Temper
Under Through Minimum (approx.)
elements in Footnote C does not apply.
E
Reporting shall be required when the level for any of these elements exceeds No. 1 (hard) 0.6 ... 15T90 . . .
0.008 wt%. 1.0 0.6 30T76 . . .
1.8 1.0 B90.0 . . .
7.6 1.8 B84.0 . . .
TABLE 2 Tolerances for Product Analysis
No. 2A (half-hard) 0.6 ... 15T83.5 15T88.5
Tolerance
1.0 0.6 30T63.5 30T73.5
Limit or Maximum Over 7.6 1.0 B70.0 B85
Element of Specified Ele- Under
Maxi-
ment % Minimum
mum No. 3A (quarter-hard) 0.6 ... 15T80 15T85
Limit
Limit 1.0 0.6 30T56 30T67
7.6 1.0 B60 B75
Carbon to 0.15, incl 0.02 0.03
over 0.15 to 0.25, incl 0.03 0.04
No. 4A,B (skin-rolled) 0.6 ... ... 15T82
Manganese to 0.60, incl 0.03 0.03
1.0 0.6 ... 30T60
Phosphorus ... 0.01
7.6 1.0 ... B65
Sulfur ... 0.01
Copper 0.02 ...
No. 5A,B (dead-soft) 0.6 ... ... 15T78.5
1.0 0.6 ... 30T53
7.6 1.0 ... B55
6.3 For referee purposes, if required, Test Methods, Prac- A
Rockwell hardness values apply at time of shipment. Aging may cause slightly
tices, and Terminology A751 shall be used. higher values when tested at a later date.
6.4 For applications where cold-rolled strip is to be welded, B
Where No. 4 and 5 tempers are ordered with a carbon range of 0.15 to 0.25 %,
the maximum hardness requirement is established by agreement.
care must be exercised in selection of chemical composition, as
well as mechanical properties, for compatibility with the
8. Edge
welding process and its effect on altering the properties.
8.1 The desired edge number shall be specified as follows:
7. Temper and Bend Test Requirement 8.1.1 Number 1 Edge is a prepared edge of a specified
7.1 Cold-rolled carbon strip specified to temper numbers contour (round or square), which is produced when a very
shall conform to the Rockwell hardness requirements shown in accurate width is required or when an edge condition suitable
Table 3. for electroplating is required, or both.
7.1.1 When a temper number is not specified, rockwell 8.1.2 Number 2 Edge is a natural mill edge carried through
hardness requirements are established by agreement. the cold rolling from the hot-rolled strip without additional
7.2 It is recommended that hardness values be specified in processing of the edge.
the same scale as that which will be used in testing the strip. 8.1.3 Number 3 Edge is an approximately square edge,
7.3 Bend tests shall be conducted at room temperature and produced by slitting, on which the burr is not eliminated.
test specimens shall be capable of being bent to the require- Normal coiling or piling does not necessarily provide a definite
ments shown in Table 4. positioning of the slitting burr.
7.4 All mechanical tests are to be conducted in accordance 8.1.4 Number 4 Edge is a rounded edge produced by edge
with Test Methods and Definitions A370. rolling either the natural edge of hot-rolled strip or slit-edge
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TABLE 4 Bend Test Requirement 9. Dimensional Tolerances
NOTE 1—Test specimens shall be capable of being bent as specified 9.1 The dimensional tolerances shall be in accordance with
above without cracking on the outside of the bent portion. (See applicable Tables 5-11 as follows:
figure in Test Methods and Definitions A370.) Tolerances for Table Number
Temper Bend Test Requirement
Thickness, in. 5
No. 1 (hard) Not required to make bends in any direction.
Width, in. 6,7,8
No. 2 (half-hard) Bend 90° transverse around a radius equal to that
Length, in. 9
of the thickness.
Camber, in. 10
No. 3 (quarter-hard) Bend 180° transverse over one thickness of the
Flatness, in. 11
strip and 90° longitudinal around a radius equal
to the thickness.
No. 4 (skin-rolled) Bend flat upon itself in any direction. 10. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
No. 5 (dead-soft) Bend flat upon itself in any direction.
10.1 Cut lengths shall have a workmanlike appearance and
shall not have imperfections of a nature or degree for the
product, the grade, and the description ordered that will be
detrimental to the fabrication of the finished part.
strip. This edge is produced when the width tolerance and edge 10.2 Coils may contain some abnormal imperfections which
condition are not as exacting as for No. 1 edge. render a portion of the coil unusable since the inspection of
8.1.5 Number 5 Edge is an approximately square edge coils does not afford opportunity to remove portions containing
produced from slit-edge material on which the burr is elimi- imperfections as in the case with cut lengths.
nated usually by rolling or filing. 10.3 Cold-rolled strip steel finishes are usually specified to
8.1.6 Number 6 Edge is a square edge produced by edge one of the following finishes. Typical surface roughness (Ra)
rolling the natural edge of hot-rolled strip or slit-edge strip. ranges for each are included in Table 10.
This edge is produced when the width tolerance and edge 10.3.1 Number 1 or Matte (Dull) Finish is a finish without
condition are not as exacting as for No. 1 edge. luster produced by rolling on rolls roughened by mechanical or
8.1.7 Skived Edges are custom shaped edges produced by other means. This finish is especially suitable for paint adhe-
mechanical edge shaving with special tooling. sion and may aid in drawing by reducing friction between die

TABLE 5 Thickness Tolerances of Cold-Rolled Carbon Steel StripA,B,C

Cold-Rolled Carbon Strip Steel Including High-Carbon Strip Steel
Inch-Pound Units (in.)
Thickness Tolerances (Plus or Minus, in.)
Nominal Over 1⁄2 to
12 to less
Gage less than 18 to 2315⁄16
than 18
(in.) 12 wide
0.251 - 0.300 0.0030 0.0035 0.0040
0.160 - 0.250 0.0025 0.0032 0.0036
0.125 - 0.1599 0.0022 0.0028 0.0032
0.070 - 0.1249 0.0018 0.0022 0.0028
0.040 - 0.0699 0.0014 0.0018 0.0024
0.030 - 0.0399 0.0012 0.0015 0.0020
0.020 - 0..0299 0.0010 0.0013 0.0015
0.015 - 0.0199 0.0008 0.0010 0.0012
0.010 - 0.0149 0.0005 0.0008 0.0010
<0.010 0.0003 0.0006 0.0008
SI Units (mm)
Thickness Tolerances (Plus and Minus, mm)
Nominal Over 12.7 to
Gage less than 300 to less
(mm) 300 than 450 450 to 600
6.40 - 7.50 0.080 0.090 0.100
4.00 - 6.39 0.065 0.080 0.090
3.20 - 3.99 0.055 0.070 0.080
1.80 - 3.19 0.045 0.055 0.070
1.00 - 1.79 0.035 0.045 0.060
0.75 - 0.99 0.030 0.035 0.050
0.50 - 0.74 0.025 0.030 0.040
0.38 - 0.49 0.020 0.025 0.030
0.25 - 0.37 0.013 0.020 0.025
<0.25 0.007 0.015 0.020
A
Measured 3⁄8 in. or more in from edge; and on narrower than 1 in., at any place between edges.
B
Measured 10 mm or more in from edge; and on narrower than 25 mm, at any place between edges.
C
Number 3 edge strip with thickness tolerance guaranteed at less than 3⁄8 in. [10 mm] from the slit edge is available by agreement between the consumer and the strip
manufacturer.
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TABLE 6 Width Tolerances of Edge Numbers 1, 4, 5, and 6 of TABLE 7 Width Tolerances of Edge Number 2 of Cold-Rolled
Cold-Rolled Carbon-Steel Strip Carbon Steel Strip
INCH - POUND UNITS INCH - POUND UNITS

Specified Thickness, Width Specified Width, in. Width Tolerance, Plus and
Edge Specified Width, in.A Tolerance,
in.B Minus, in.
Over Through
Number Plus and
Over Through min max Minus, in.C ⁄
12 2 ⁄
1 32

2 5 ⁄
3 64
1 ⁄
12 ⁄
34 ... 0.0938 0.005
5 10 5⁄64
1 3⁄4 5 ... 0.125 0.005
10 15 3⁄32

15 20 1⁄ 8
4 ⁄
12 1 0.025 0.1875 0.015
20 2315⁄16 5⁄32
4 1 2 0.025 0.2499 0.025
4 2 4 0.035 0.2499 0.047 SI UNITS
4 4 6 0.047 0.2499 0.047
Specified Width, mm Width Tolerance, mm
5 ⁄
12 ⁄
34 ... 0.0938 0.005 Over Through Plus and Minus
5 3⁄4 5 ... 0.125 0.005
5 5 9 0.008 0.125 0.010 12.5 50 0.8
5 9 20 0.015 0.105 0.010 50 100 1.2
5 20 2315⁄16 0.023 0.080 0.015 100 200 1.6
200 400 2.5
6 ⁄
12 1 0.025 0.1875 0.015 400 500 3.0
6 1 2 0.025 0.2499 0.025 500 600 4.0
6 2 4 0.035 0.2499 0.047
6 4 6 0.047 0.2499 0.047
SI UNITS
A
and steel surface. The user and the producer should agree on
Specified Width, mm Specific Thickness, Width
mmB Tolerance,
the permissible surface roughness range, based on the intended
Edge No. end-use.
Plus and
Over Through min max Minus, in.C 10.3.2 Number 2 or Regular Bright Finish is produced by
1 12.5 200 ... 3.0 0.13 rolling on moderately smooth rolls. It is suitable for many
4 ... 25 0.6 5.0 0.38 requirements, but not generally applicable to bright plating.
4 25 50 0.6 6.0 0.65
4 50 150 1.0 6.0 1.20 10.3.3 Number 21⁄2 or Better Bright Finish is a smooth
5 ... 100 ... 3.0 0.13 finish suitable for those plating applications where high luster
5 100 500 0.4 3.0 0.25 is not required.
5 500 600 0.6 2.0 0.38
6 ... 25 0.6 5.0 0.38 10.3.4 Number 3 or Best Bright Finish is generally of high
6 25 50 0.6 6.0 0.65 luster produced by special rolling practices, including the use
6 50 150 1.0 6.0 1.20
of specially prepared rolls. It is the highest quality finish
A
Specified width must be within ranges stated for specified edge number. commonly produced and is particularly suited for bright
B
Specified thickness must be within ranges stated for specified width.
C
When edge, width and thickness are not defined by this table, tolerances are plating. The production of this finish requires extreme care in
by agreement between producer and supplier. processing and extensive inspection. Paper interleaving is

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TABLE 8 Width Tolerances for Edge Number 3 (Slit), Cold-Rolled Carbon Steel Strip
INCH-POUND UNITS
Width Tolerance, Plus and Minus, in.
Specified Thickness, in.
For Specified Width, in.A
Over 1⁄2 Over 6 Over 9 Over 12 Over 20
Over Through Through Through Through Through Through
6 9 12 20 2315⁄16
... 0.016 0.005 0.005 0.010 0.016 0.020
0.016 0.068 0.005 0.005 0.010 0.016 0.020
0.068 0.099 0.008 0.010 0.010 0.016 0.020
0.099 0.160 0.010 0.016 0.016 0.020 0.020
0.160 0.300 0.016 0.020 0.020 0.031 0.031
S.I. UNITS
Specified Width Tolerance, Plus and Minus, mm
Thickness mm For Specified Width, mmA
Over
Over 100 Over 300 Over 450
Through 200
Over Through Through Through Through
100 Through
200 400 600
300
... 1.5 0.13 0.13 0.25 0.40 0.50
1.5 2.5 0.20 0.25 0.25 0.40 0.50
2.5 4.5 0.25 0.40 0.40 0.50 0.50
4.5 7.5 0.40 0.50 0.50 0.80 0.80
A
Width is measured from the shear surface of the slit edge and not from the break.

TABLE 9 Length Tolerances of Cold-Rolled Carbon Steel Strip

INCH-POUND UNITS
Specified Width, Length Tolerance, Plus Only, in. for
in. Specified Length, in.
From 24 Over 60 Over 120
Over Through
Through 60 Through 120 Through 240
1⁄ 2 12 1⁄ 4 1 ⁄2 3 ⁄4

12 2315⁄16 1 ⁄2 3 ⁄4 1
SI UNITS
Specified Width, Length Tolerance, Plus Only, mm for
mm Specified Length, mm
From 600 Over 1500 Over
Over Through Through 1500 Through 3000 3000
... 300 10 15 25
300 600 15 20 25

frequently used for protection. In addition to the surface 12.3 Samples that are representative of the rejected material
roughness values in Table 12, the user and producer may agree shall be made available to the producer. In the event that the
on goniophotometric measurement values (Rs/DI) in accor- producer is dissatisfied with the rejection, he may request a
dance with Test Methods E430. rehearing.
11. Inspection
13. Test Reports and Certification
11.1 When purchaser’s order stipulates that inspection and
13.1 When test reports are required by the purchaser, the
tests (except product analysis) for acceptance on the steel be
supplier shall report the results of all tests required by this
made prior to shipment from the mill, the manufacturer shall
specification and any additional tests required by this specifi-
afford the purchaser’s inspector all reasonable facilities to
cation and/or the purchase order.
satisfy him that the steel is being manufactured and furnished
in accordance with the specification. Mill inspection by the 13.2 When certification is required by the purchase order,
purchaser shall not interfere unnecessarily with the manufac- the supplier shall furnish a certification that the material has
turer’s operation. All tests and inspection (except product been manufactured and tested in accordance with the require-
analysis) shall be made at the place of manufacture unless ments of this specification.
otherwise agreed. 13.3 A signature is not required on test reports. However,
the document shall clearly identify the organization submitting
12. Rejection and Rehearing the document. Notwithstanding the absence of a signature, the
12.1 Unless otherwise specified, any rejection shall be organization submitting the document is responsible for the
reported to the producer within a reasonable time after receipt content of the document.
of material by the purchaser. 13.4 When test reports are required, it is acceptable for the
12.2 Material that is reported to be defective subsequent to supplier to report test data from the original manufacturer,
the acceptance at the purchaser’s works shall be set aside, provided such data is not rendered invalid by the stripmaking
adequately protected, and correctly identified. The producer process.
shall be notified as soon as possible so that an investigation 13.5 A Material Test Report, Certificate of Inspection, or
may be initiated. similar document printed from or used in electronic form from
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TABLE 10 Camber Tolerances of Cold-Rolled Carbon Steel Strip
INCH-POUND UNITS
Note 1—Camber is the greatest deviation of a side edge from a straight line,
the measurement being taken on the concave side with a straight edge.
Note 2—Camber tolerances as shown in the table are for any 8 ft. of length.
For strip length under 8 ft., camber tolerance shall be subject to negotiation.
Note 3—When the camber tolerances shown in Table 10 are suitable for a
particular purpose, cold-rolled strip is sometimes machine straightened.

W = Width of strip, in.

C = Camber, in.

Specified Width, in.

Camber Tolerance, in.
Over Through
1⁄ 2 1 1⁄ 2 12⁄
1 1⁄ 2 2315⁄16 14⁄

SI UNITS
Note 1—Camber is the greatest deviation of a side edge from a straight line,
the measurement being taken on the concave side with a straight edge.
Note 2—Camber tolerances as shown in the table are for any 2000 mm
length. For strip length under 2000 mm, camber tolerance shall be subject to
negotiation.
Note 3—When the camber tolerances shown in Table 10 are suitable for a
particular purpose, cold-rolled strip is sometimes machine straightened.

W = Width of strip, mm
C = Camber, mm
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Width, in. Standard Camber Tolerance,

Over Through mm
... 50 10
50 600 5

TABLE 11 Flatness Tolerances of Cold-Rolled Carbon Steel

Strip
It has not been practical to formulate flatness tolerances for cold-rolled carbon
steel strip to represent the wide range of widths and thicknesses and variety
of tempers produced.

TABLE 12 Typical Surface Roughness RangesA

Number 1 or Matte (Dull)B Ra 20-80 µin.
Number 2 or Regular BrightC Ra 20 µin. max
Number 21⁄2 or Better BrightC Ra 10 µin. max
Number 3 or Best BrightC Ra 4 µin. max
A
Due to vagaries in measuring surface roughness, as well as the inherent variability in such rolled surfaces, these values are only typical, and values outside these
ranges would not be considered unexpected.
B
Measured either parallel with or across the rolling direction.
C
Measured across the rolling direction.

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15.1 Unless otherwise specified, the strip shall be packed
NOTE 3—The industry definition as invoked here is: EDI is the and loaded in accordance with Practices A700.
computer to computer exchange of business information in an agreed upon
standard format such as ANSI ASC X12. 15.2 When coils are ordered it is customary to specify a
minimum or range of inside diameter, maximum outside
14. Product Marking diameter, and a maximum coil weight, if required. The ability
14.1 As a minimum requirement, the material shall be of manufacturers to meet the maximum coil weights depends
identified by having the manufacturer’s name, ASTM designa- upon individual mill equipment. When required, minimum coil
tion, weight, purchaser’s order number, and material identifi- weights are subject to negotiation.
cation legibly stenciled on the top of each lift or shown on a tag
attached to the coils or shipping units. 16. Keywords
14.2 Bar coding is acceptable as a supplementary identifi-
cation method. Bar coding should be consistent with the 16.1 carbon steel, strip; cold rolled steel strip; steel strip
Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) standard prepared
by the primary metals subcommittee of the AIAG bar code
project team.

APPENDIX

(Nonmandatory Information)

X1. GENERAL INFORMATION AND METALLURGICAL ASPECTS

X1.1 Mechanical Properties of the steel specified. Proper identification of parts may include

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X1.1.1 Table X1.1 shows the approximate mechanical prop- visual examination, prints or descriptions, or a combination of
erties corresponding to the five commercial tempers of cold- these. It is the general experience that most identified parts can
rolled carbon steel strip. This table is presented as a matter of be satisfactorily produced from one of the tempers. There are
general information. The limits of tensile strength, etc., are not applications or requirements that necessitate additional con-
intended as criteria for acceptance or rejection unless specifi- trols or limit the choice of processing methods. For most end
cally agreed to by the manufacturer when accepting the order. part application only one kind of mechanical test requirement
The exact processing by different manufacturers will naturally is normally employed. This test requirement is generally the
vary slightly, so that absolute identity cannot be expected in Rockwell hardness test.
their commercial tempers of cold-rolled strip.
X1.3 Rockwell Scales and Loads
X1.2 Identified Part X1.3.1 Various scales and loads are employed in Rockwell
X1.2.1 Cold-rolled carbon steel strip can be furnished in the testing, depending on the hardness and thickness of the strip to
various tempers to make an identified part provided the be tested. It is common practice to make the Rockwell hardness
fabrication of the part is compatible with the grade and temper test at a point midway between the side edges on a single

TABLE X1.1 Approximate Mechanical Properties for Various Tempers of Cold-Rolled Carbon Strip
NOTE 1—These values are given as information only and are not intended as criteria for acceptance or rejection. S.I. units appear in brackets.
Elongation in 2 in. (50 mm)
Tensile Strength,A
Temper for 0.050 in. (1.27 mm) Remarks
† psi [MPa]
Thickness of Strip,B %
No. 1 (hard) 90 000 6 10 000 ... A very stiff, cold-rolled strip intended for flat blanking only, and not requiring
[620 6 70] ability to withstand cold forming.
No. 2 (half-hard) 65 000 6 10 000 10 6 6 A moderately stiff cold-rolled strip intended for limited bending.
[450 6 70]
No. 3 (quarter-hard) 55 000 6 10 000 20 6 7 A medium soft cold-rolled strip intended for limited bending, shallow drawing
[380 6 70] and stamping.
No. 4 (skin-rolled) 48 000 6 6 000 32 6 8 A soft ductile cold-rolled strip intended for deep drawing where no surface strain
[330 6 40] or fluting is permissible.C
No. 5 (dead-soft) 44 000 6 6 000 39 6 6 A soft ductile cold-rolled strip intended for deep drawing where stretcher strains
[300 6 40] or fluting are permissible.C Also for extrusions.
A
Tensile properties are based on the standard tension-test specimen for sheet metals, see appropriate figure in Test Methods and Definitions A370.
B
Elongation in 2 in. (50 mm) varies with thickness of strip. For Temper No. 5, dead-soft temper, the percentage of elongation = 41 + 10 log “ t” (t = thickness, in. (mm)).
Other tempers vary in a similar way.
C
See X1.4 for Aging Phenomenon.
† Editorially changed from ksi to psi.

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thickness only. There is some overlapping among the different X1.4 Aging Phenomenon
scales, but the best scale to use in any given case is the one X1.4.1 Although the maximum ductility is obtained in steel
which will give the maximum penetration, without showing strip in its dead soft (annealed last) condition, such strip is
undue evidence of impression on the undersurface and without unsuited for many forming operations due to its tendency to
exceeding B100 or its equivalent on the dial. The use of a stretcher strain or flute. A small amount of cold rolling
lighter load results in a loss of sensitivity, while a heavier load (skin-rolling) will prevent this tendency, but the effect is only
leads to a loss in accuracy. If the Rockwell ball is flattened by temporary due to a phenomenon called aging. The phenom-
using it on a hard sample, it should be replaced, otherwise the enon of aging is accompanied by a loss of ductility with an
subsequent readings will be affected. A tolerance for check increase in hardness, yield point, and tensile strength. For those
testing, of two Rockwell points on the B scale below the uses in which stretcher straining, fluting, or breakage due to
minimum and above the maximum of the range specified, is aging of the steel is likely to occur, the steel should be
commonly allowed to compensate for normal differences in fabricated as promptly as possible after skin-rolling. When the
equipment. It is recommended that hardness numbers be above aging characteristics are undesirable, special killed
specified to the same scale as that to be used during testing. (generally aluminum killed) steel is used.

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