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Designation: A 313/A 313M 98

Standard Specification for

Stainless Steel Spring Wire1

This standard is issued under the fixed designation A 313/A 313M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.

3.1.5 Type designation (Table 1),

3.1.6 ASTM designation and date of issue,
3.1.7 Supplementay requirements for government procurement, and
3.1.8 Special requirements.

1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers austenitic and age-hardenable
stainless steel round spring wire intended especially for the
manufacture of springs.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units or SI units are to
be regarded separately as the standard. Within the text and
tables, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in
each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system
must be used independently of the other. Combining values
from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the
specification.
1.3 Unless the order specifies an M designation, the
material shall be furnished to inch-pound units.

NOTE 1A typical ordering description is as follows:

2000 lb (1000 kg) Stainless Steel Spring Wire, cold-drawn Class 1,
bright finish, 0.032-in. (0.82 mm) diameter, in 100-lb (50 kg) 16-in. (0.4
m) coils, Type 302 to ASTM A 313, dated ____.

4. General Requirements for Delivery

4.1 In addition to the requirements of this specification, all
requirements of the current edition of Specification A 555/
A 555M shall apply. Failure to comply with the general
requirements of Specification A 555/A 555M constitutes nonconformance with this specification.

2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
A 555/A555M Specification for General Requirements for
Stainless Steel Wire and Wire Rods2
A 751 Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology for
Chemical Analysis of Steel Products2
E 527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys (UNS)3
2.2 Society of Automotive Engineers Standard:
J 1086 Numbering Metals and Alloys4

5. Manufacture
5.1 Types 302 Class 1, 304, 305, 316, 321, 347, and Grades
S20430 and XM-28 shall be cold drawn to produce the
required mechanical properties.
5.2 Type 631, Type 302 Class 2, and Grade XM-16 shall be
furnished in the cold-drawn condition ready for fabrication.
Following fabrication Type 631 and Grade XM-16 shall be age
or precipitation hardened to produce their maximum strength
properties. The tensile strengths to be obtained following the
prescribed heat treatment are shown in Table 2 and Table 3 for
hardened wire. Type 302 Class 2 shall be stress relieved
following fabrication and meet the requirements shown in
Table 4. The nominal as-drawn tensile strengths are provided
as a guide for the spring manufacturer.

3. Ordering Information
3.1 It is the responsibility of the purchaser to specify all
requirements that are necessary for material ordered under this
specification. Such requirements may include, but are not
limited to the following:
3.1.1 Quantity (weight),
3.1.2 Name of material (stainless steel spring wire),
3.1.3 Finish (see 8.1),
3.1.4 Dimension (diameter),

6. Chemical Composition
6.1 The steel shall conform to the requirements as to
chemical composition prescribed in Table 1.
6.2 Methods and practices relating to chemical analysis
required by this specification shall be in accordance with Test
Methods, Practices, and Terminology A 751.

1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A-1 on Steel,
Stainless Steel and Related Alloys, and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
A01.17 on Flat Stainless Steel Products.
Current edition approved Sept. 10, 1998. Published December 1998. Originally
published as A 313 47 T. Last previous edition A 313/A 313M 95a.
2
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.03.
3
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.01.
4
Available from Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), 400 Commonwealth
Dr., Warrendale, PA 15096.

7. Mechanical Requirements
7.1 Tensile Properties:

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A 313/A 313M 98
TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements
UNS DesignationA

Composition,B %

Type
Carbon

Manganese

Phosphorus

Sulfur

Silicon

Chromium

Nickel

Molybdenum

Nitrogen

Other Elements

Austenitic Grades
S
S
S
S
S
S
S

24100
30200
30400
30500
31600
32100
34700

XM-28
302
304
305
316
321
347

0.15
0.12
0.08
0.12
0.07
0.08
0.08

11.014.0
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00

0.060
0.045
0.045
0.045
0.045
0.045
0.045

0.030
0.030
0.030
0.030
0.030
0.030
0.030

1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00

16.519.0
17.019.0
18.020.0
17.019.0
16.518.0
17.019.0
17.019.0

0.50 2.50
8.0 9.5
8.010.5
10.513.0
10.513.5
9.012.0
9.013.0

0.200.45
0.10
0.10
2.002.50

0.10
Ti 53C min
(Cb + Ta) 103C min

Age-Hardenable Grades
S 17700
S 45500

631
XM-16

0.09
0.05

1.00
0.50

0.040
0.040

0.030
0.030

1.00
0.50

16.018.0
11.012.5

6.50 7.8
7.50 9.5

S 20430

...

0.15

6.59.0

0.060

0.030

1.00

15.517.5

1.50 3.50

0.50 max

0.050.25

Al 0.751.50
Ti 0.801.40
Cu 1.502.50
(Cb + Ta) 0.100.50
Cu 2.04.0

New designations established in accordance with Practice E 527 and SAE J 1086, Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys (UNS).
B
Maximum unless range is shown.

TABLE 2 Tensile Strength Requirements for Type 631A

Diameter, in. [mm]

0.010 [0.25] to 0.015 [0.38], incl

Over 0.015 [0.38] to 0.020 [0.51], incl
Over 0.020 [0.51] to 0.029 [0.74], incl
Over 0.029 [0.74] to 0.041 [1.04], incl
Over 0.041 [1.04] to 0.051 [1.30], incl
Over 0.051 [1.30] to 0.061 [1.55], incl
Over 0.061 [1.55] to 0.071 [1.80], incl
Over 0.071 [1.80] to 0.086 [2.18], incl
Over 0.086 [2.18] to 0.090 [2.29], incl
Over 0.090 [2.29] to 0.100 [2.54], incl
Over 0.100 [2.54] to 0.106 [2.69], incl
Over 0.106 [2.69] to 0.130 [3.30], incl
Over 0.130 [3.30] to 0.138 [3.50], incl
Over 0.138 [3.50] to 0.146 [3.71], incl
Over 0.146 [3.71] to 0.162 [4.11], incl
Over 0.162 [4.11] to 0.180 [4.57], incl
Over 0.180 [4.57] to 0.207 [5.26], incl
Over 0.207 [5.26] to 0.225 [5.72], incl
Over 0.225 [5.72] to 0.306 [7.77], incl
Over 0.306 [7.77] to 0.440 [11.2], incl
Over 0.440 [11.2] to 0.625 [15.88], incl
A
B

Condition CH-900B, ksi [MPa]

Cold Drawn Condition

C, ksi [MPa]
Nominal
295
290
285
275
270
265
257
255
245
242
238
236
230
228
226
224
222
218
213
207
203

[2035]
[2000]
[1965]
[1895]
[1860]
[1825]
[1770]
[1760]
[1690]
[1670]
[1640]
[1625]
[1585]
[1570]
[1560]
[1545]
[1530]
[1505]
[1470]
[1425]
[1400]

min
335
330
325
320
310
305
297
292
282
279
274
272
260
258
256
254
252
248
242
235
230

[2310]
[2275]
[2240]
[2205]
[2135]
[2100]
[2050]
[2015]
[1945]
[1925]
[1890]
[1875]
[1795]
[1780]
[1765]
[1750]
[1740]
[1710]
[1670]
[1620]
[1585]

max
365
360
355
350
340
335
327
322
312
309
304
302
290
288
286
284
282
278
272
265
260

[2515]
[2480]
[2450]
[2415]
[2345]
[2310]
[2255]
[2220]
[2150]
[2130]
[2095]
[2080]
[2000]
[1985]
[1970]
[1960]
[1945]
[1915]
[1875]
[1825]
[1795]

When wire is specified in straightened and cut lengths, the minimum tensile strength shall be 90 % of the values listed in the table.
Aged at 900F [482C] for 1 h and air cooled.

7.2.1 Wire 0.162 in. [4.11 mm] and smaller in diameter shall
wind on itself as an arbor without breaking.
7.2.2 Wire larger than 0.162 in. [4.11 mm] in diameter shall
wind without breaking on a mandrel having a diameter twice
the diameter of the wire.
7.3 Uniformity (Coil Test):
7.3.1 In the as-cold drawn condition, a specimen coil shall
be wound on an arbor of the size specified in Table 9 to form
a tightly wound coil.
7.3.2 After winding, the specimen coil shall be stretched to
a permanent set four times its as-wound length. After this
treatment, the specimen coil shall show uniform pitch with no
splits or fractures.
7.4 CastA loop or ring shall be cut from the bundle and
allowed to fall on the floor. The wire shall lie flat and not spring
up or show a wavy condition.

7.1.1 Types 302 Class 1 and 304 shall conform to the

requirements shown in Table 5.
7.1.2 Types 305, 316, 321, and 347 shall conform to the
requirements shown in Table 6.
7.1.3 Type 631 shall conform to the requirements shown in
Table 2 when heat treated 900F [482C] for 1 h and air cooled.
7.1.4 Grade XM-16 shall conform to the requirements
shown in Table 3 when heat treated 850F [454C] for 12h and
air cooled.
7.1.5 Grade XM-28 shall conform to the requirements
shown in Table 7.
7.1.6 Type 302 Class 2 shall conform to the requirements
shown in Table 4.
7.1.7 Grade S20430 shall conform to the requirements
shown in Table 8.
7.2 Wrap Test:
2

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TABLE 3 Tensile Strength Requirements for Grade XM-16A
Diameter, in. [mm]

0.010 [0.25] to 0.040 [1.02], incl

Over 0.040 [1.02] to 0.050 [1.27], incl
Over 0.050 [1.27] to 0.060 [1.52], incl
Over 0.060 [1.52] to 0.075 [1.90], incl
Over 0.075 [1.90] to 0.085 [2.16], incl
Over 0.085 [2.16] to 0.095 [2.41], incl
Over 0.095 [2.41] to 0.110 [2.79], incl
Over 0.110 [2.79] to 0.125 [3.17], incl
Over 0.125 [3.17] to 0.150 [3.81], incl
Over 0.150 [3.81] to 0.500 [12.7], incl
A
B

245
235
225
220
215
210
200
195
190
180

[1690]
[1620]
[1550]
[1515]
[1480]
[1450]
[1380]
[1345]
[1310]
[1240]

min
320
310
305
295
290
285
278
272
265
260

[2205]
[2135]
[2100]
[2035]
[2000]
[1965]
[1915]
[1875]
[1825]
[1795]

max
350
340
335
325
320
315
308
302
295
290

[2415]
[2345]
[2310]
[2240]
[2205]
[2170]
[2125]
[2080]
[2035]
[2000]

When wire is straightened and cut lengths, the minimum tensile strength shall be 90 % of the values listed in the table.
Aged at 850F [454C] for 12h and air cooled.

TABLE 4 Tensile Strength Requirement for Type 302 Class 2

exceeding 50 bends per minute, and in no case shall the speed

be so great as to cause undue heating of the wire. The test
specimen shall be bent back and forth through a total angle of
180 until failure occurs. Each 90 movement in either
direction shall be counted as one bend. The wire shall
withstand the minimum number of bends specified in Table 5
and Table 6.

ksi [MPa]
Diameter, in. [mm]

0.050 [1.30] to 0.160

[4.00], incl
A

Age HardenedB, ksi [MPa]

Cold Drawn, ksi [MPa]

Nominal

Cold Drawn
Nominal
290 000 [2000]

Stress RelievedA
min

max

290 000 [2000]

340 000 [2345]

Stress relieved at 800 to 850F [430 to 455C] for12h and air cooled.

8. Finish
8.1 Stainless steel spring wire is supplied with different
types of finish such as bright, copper, lead, oxide, and other.

7.5 Bend TestWhen specified in the purchase order, Types

302, 304, 305, 316, 321, and 347 shall be tested by the bend
test. A piece not more than 10 in. [254 mm] long shall be
selected from each test sample. These specimens shall be tested
in a bending machine conforming substantially to Fig. 1. Bends
shall be made at as nearly a uniform rate as possible, not

9. Keywords
9.1 austenitic stainless steel; precipitation hardening stainless steel; stainless steel spring wire

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TABLE 5 Tensile Strength Requirements for Types 302 Class 1 and 304A
Diameter, in. [mm]
Up to 0.009 [0.23], incl
Over 0.009 [0.23] to 0.010 [0.25], incl
Over 0.010 [0.25] to 0.011 [0.28], incl
Over 0.011 [0.28] to 0.012 [0.30], incl
Over 0.012 [0.30] to 0.013 [0.33], incl
Over 0.013 [0.33] to 0.014 [0.36], incl
Over 0.014 [0.36] to 0.015 [0.38], incl
Over 0.015 [0.38] to 0.016 [0.41], incl
Over 0.016 [0.41] to 0.017 [0.43], incl
Over 0.017 [0.43] to 0.018 [0.46], incl
Over 0.018 [0.46] to 0.020 [0.51], incl
Over 0.020 [0.51] to 0.022 [0.56], incl
Over 0.022 [0.56] to 0.024 [0.61], incl
Over 0.024 [0.61] to 0.026 [0.66], incl
Over 0.026 [0.66] to 0.028 [0.71], incl
Over 0.028 [0.71] to 0.031 [0.79], incl
Over 0.031 [0.79] to 0.034 [0.86], incl
Over 0.034 [0.86] to 0.037 [0.94], incl
Over 0.037 [0.94] to 0.041 [1.04], incl
Over 0.041 [1.04] to 0.045 [1.14], incl
Over 0.045 [1.14] to 0.050 [1.27], incl
Over 0.050 [1.27] to 0.054 [1.37], incl
Over 0.054 [1.37] to 0.058 [1.47], incl
Over 0.058 [1.47] to 0.063 [1.60], incl
Over 0.063 [1.60] to 0.070 [1.78], incl
Over 0.070 [1.78] to 0.075 [1.90], incl
Over 0.075 [1.90] to 0.080 [2.03], incl
Over 0.080 [2.03] to 0.087 [2.21], incl
Over 0.087 [2.21] to 0.095 [2.41], incl
Over 0.095 [2.41] to 0.105 [2.67], incl
Over 0.105 [2.67] to 0.115 [2.92], incl
Over 0.115 [2.92] to 0.125 [3.17], incl
Over 0.125 [3.17] to 0.135 [3.43], incl
Over 0.135 [3.43] to 0.148 [3.76], incl
Over 0.148 [3.76] to 0.162 [4.11], incl
Over 0.162 [4.11] to 0.177 [4.50], incl
Over 0.177 [4.50] to 0.192 [4.88], incl
Over 0.192 [4.88] to 0.207 [5.26], incl
Over 0.207 [5.26] to 0.225 [5.72], incl
Over 0.225 [5.72] to 0.250 [6.35], incl
Over 0.250 [6.35] to 0.278 [7.06], incl
Over 0.278 [7.06] to 0.306 [7.77], incl
Over 0.306 [7.77] to 0.331 [8.41], incl
Over 0.331 [8.41] to 0.362 [9.19], incl
Over 0.362 [9.19] to 0.394 [10.00], incl
Over 0.394 [10.00] to 0.438 [11.12], incl
Over 0.438 [11.12] to 0.500 [12.70], incl
Over 0.500 [12.70]
A

Bend Test Minimum Number of

Bends
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
5
5
5
3
3
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

ksi [MPa]
min
325
320
318
316
314
312
310
308
306
304
300
296
292
291
289
285
282
280
275
272
267
265
261
258
252
250
246
242
238
232
227
222
217
210
205
198
194
188
182
175
168
161
155
150
145
140
135
130

[2240]
[2205]
[2190]
[2180]
[2165]
[2150]
[2135]
[2125]
[2110]
[2095]
[2070]
[2040]
[2015]
[2005]
[1995]
[1965]
[1945]
[1930]
[1895]
[1875]
[1840]
[1825]
[1800]
[1780]
[1735]
[1725]
[1695]
[1670]
[1640]
[1600]
[1565]
[1530]
[1495]
[1450]
[1415]
[1365]
[1335]
[1295]
[1255]
[1205]
[1160]
[1110]
[1070]
[1035]
[1000]
[965]
[930]
[895]

When wire is specified in straightened and cut lengths, the minimum tensile strength shall be 90 % of the values listed in the table.

max
355
350
348
346
344
342
340
338
336
334
330
326
322
320
318
315
310
308
304
300
295
293
289
285
281
278
275
271
268
262
257
253
248
241
235
228
225
220
214
205
198
192
186
180
175
170
165
160

[2450]
[2415]
[2400]
[2385]
[2370]
[2360]
[2345]
[2330]
[2315]
[2300]
[2275]
[2250]
[2220]
[2205]
[2190]
[2170]
[2135]
[2125]
[2095]
[2070]
[2035]
[2020]
[1990]
[1965]
[1935]
[1915]
[1895]
[1870]
[1850]
[1805]
[1770]
[1745]
[1710]
[1660]
[1620]
[1570]
[1550]
[1515]
[1475]
[1415]
[1365]
[1325]
[1280]
[1240]
[1205]
[1170]
[1140]
[1105]

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TABLE 6 Tensile Strength Requirements for Types 305, 316, 321, and 347A
Diameter, in. [mm]

Up to 0.010 [0.25], incl

Over 0.010 [0.25] to 0.015
Over 0.015 [0.38] to 0.024
Over 0.024 [0.61] to 0.041
Over 0.041 [1.04] to 0.047
Over 0.047 [1.19] to 0.054
Over 0.054 [1.37] to 0.062
Over 0.062 [1.57] to 0.072
Over 0.072 [1.82] to 0.080
Over 0.080 [2.03] to 0.092
Over 0.092 [2.34] to 0.105
Over 0.105 [2.67] to 0.120
Over 0.120 [3.05] to 0.148
Over 0.148 [3.76] to 0.166
Over 0.166 [4.22] to 0.177
Over 0.177 [4.50] to 0.207
Over 0.207 [5.26] to 0.225
Over 0.225 [5.72] to 0.250
Over 0.250 [6.35] to 0.312
Over 0.312 [7.92] to 0.375
Over 0.375 [9.53] to 0.500
Over 0.500 [12.70]
A

Bend Test Minimum Number of

Bends
...
...
...
8
8
8
7
7
7
7
5
5
3
3
3
1
1
1
1
1

[0.38], incl
[0.61], incl
[1.04], incl
[1.19], incl
[1.37], incl
[1.57], incl
[1.83], incl
[2.03], incl
[2.34], incl
[2.67], incl
[3.05], incl
[3.76], incl
[4.22], incl
[4.50], incl
[5.26], incl
[5.72], incl
[6.35], incl
[7.92], incl
[9.53], incl
[12.70], incl

ksi [MPa]
min
245
240
235
235
230
225
220
215
210
205
200
195
185
180
170
160
155
150
140
135
130
125

max

[1690]
[1655]
[1620]
[1620]
[1585]
[1550]
[1515]
[1480]
[1450]
[1415]
[1380]
[1345]
[1275]
[1240]
[1170]
[1105]
[1070]
[1035]
[965]
[930]
[895]
[860]

275
270
265
265
260
255
250
245
240
235
230
225
215
210
200
190
185
180
170
165
160
155

[1895]
[1860]
[1825]
[1825]
[1790]
[1760]
[1725]
[1690]
[1655]
[1620]
[1585]
[1550]
[1480]
[1450]
[1380]
[1310]
[1275]
[1240]
[1170]
[1140]
[1105]
[1070]

When wire is specified in straightened and cut lengths, the minimum tensile strength shall be 90 % of the values listed in the table.

TABLE 7 Tensile Strength Requirements for Grade XM-28A

TABLE 8 Tensile Strength Requirement for Grade S20430

ksi [MPa]

Diameter, in. [mm]

min
Up to 0.009 [0.23], incl
Over 0.009 [0.23] to 0.010 [0.25], incl
Over 0.010 [0.25] to 0.011 [0.28], incl
Over 0.011 [0.28] to 0.012 [0.30], incl
Over 0.012 [0.30] to 0.013 [0.33], incl
Over 0.013 [0.33] to 0.014 [0.36], incl
Over 0.014 [0.36] to 0.015 [0.38], incl
Over 0.015 [0.38] to 0.016 [0.41], incl
Over 0.016 [0.41] to 0.017 [0.43], incl
Over 0.017 [0.43] to 0.018 [0.46], incl
Over 0.018 [0.46] to 0.020 [0.51], incl
Over 0.020 [0.51] to 0.022 [0.56], incl
Over 0.022 [0.56] to 0.024 [0.61], incl
Over 0.024 [0.61] to 0.026 [0.66], incl
Over 0.026 [0.66] to 0.028 [0.71], incl
Over 0.028 [0.71] to 0.032 [0.81], incl
Over 0.032 [0.81] to 0.037 [0.94], incl
Over 0.037 [0.94] to 0.041 [1.04], incl
Over 0.041 [1.04] to 0.047 [1.19], incl
Over 0.047 [1.19] to 0.054 [1.37], incl
Over 0.054 [1.37] to 0.087 [2.21], incl
Over 0.087 [2.21] to 0.120 [3.05], incl
Over 0.120 [3.05] to 0.166 [4.22], incl
Over 0.166 [4.22] to 0.192 [4.88], incl
Over 0.192 [4.88] to 0.225 [5.72], incl
Over 0.225 [5.72] to 0.278 [7.06], incl
Over 0.278 [7.06] to 0.331 [8.41], incl
Over 0.331 [8.41] to 0.394 [10.00], incl
Over 0.394 [10.00] to 0.500 [12.70], incl

Diameter, in. [mm]

ksi [MPa]

325
320
318
316
314
312
310
308
306
304
300
296
292
289
286
282
277
273
270
265
260
255
250
240
230
215
200
185
160

[2240]
[2205]
[2195]
[2180]
[2165]
[2150]
[2135]
[2125]
[2110]
[2095]
[2070]
[2040]
[2015]
[1995]
[1970]
[1945]
[1910]
[1880]
[1860]
[1825]
[1795]
[1760]
[1725]
[1655]
[1585]
[1480]
[1380]
[1275]
[1105]

max
355
350
348
346
344
342
340
338
336
334
330
326
322
319
316
312
307
303
300
295
290
285
280
270
260
245
230
215
190

Over 0.080 [2.03] to 0.095 [2.41],

incl
Over 0.095 [2.41] to 0.105 [2.67],
incl

[2450]
[2415]
[2400]
[2385]
[2370]
[2360]
[2345]
[2330]
[2315]
[2305]
[2275]
[2250]
[2220]
[2200]
[2180]
[2150]
[2120]
[2090]
[2070]
[2035]
[2000]
[1965]
[1930]
[1860]
[1795]
[1690]
[1585]
[1480]
[1310]

min

max

230 [1585]

260 [1795]

215 [1480]

245 [1690]

TABLE 9 Arbor Diameter Size for Uniformity Test

Wire Diameter, in. [mm]
0.034 [0.85] and under
Over 0.034 [0.85] to 0.045
Over 0.045 [1.20] to 0.055
Over 0.055 [1.40] to 0.125
Over 0.125 [3.20] to 0.180

A
When wire is specified in straightened and cut lengths, the minimum tensile
strength shall be 85 % of the values listed in the table.

Arbor Diameter, in. [mm]

[1.20],
[1.40],
[3.20],
[4.60],

incl
incl
incl
incl

0.102
0.145
0.212
0.250
0.350

[2.60]
[3.70]
[5.40]
[6.40]
[9.00]

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Diameter of Wire, in. [mm]

Clearance C 6 0.005, in. [mm]

Over 0.026 to 0.105 [0.65 to 2.70], incl

Over 0.105 to 0.162 [2.70 to 4.10], incl
Over 0.162 to 0.180 [4.10 to 4.60], incl

0.688 [17.50]
0.813 [20.50]
0.938 [24.00]

FIG. 1 Schematic Arrangement of Bending Machine

SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
Unless otherwise specified in the purchase order, the following supplementary requirements shall
apply when this specification is used in government procurement of Type 631 spring wire up to and
including 0.162 in. [4.11 mm] in diameter.
for a sufficient time to remove up to 1 % of the diameter. After
etching the surface of the wire specimen it shall be examined
under a 10 power microscope for splits, seams, pits, die marks,
scratches, or other imperfections tending to impair the fatigue
resistance of springs. Appropriate higher magnification should
be used for sizes below 0.125 in. [3.17 mm]. Lubricating
coatings, which are insoluble in acid etch solution, shall be
removed before etching.

S1. Wrapping Test

S.1.1 A wire specimen shall be wrapped five complete turns
around a mandrel equal to the diameter of the wire without any
surface breaks or cracks occurring in the wire. One specimen
shall be taken from every ten coils in the lot.
S2. Surface Examination
S2.1 A wire specimen shall be etched electrolytically in a
75 % phosphoric acid solution with a current density of 1A/in2.

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