En 10263-1

BRITISH STANDARD BS EN
10263-1:2001
Incorporating
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Corrigenda Nos. 1
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Steel rod, bars and wire

for cold heading and
cold extrusion
Part 1: General technical delivery
conditions
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EN 10263-1:2001, including Corrigendum August 2002. Together with
BS EN 10263-2:2001, BS EN 10263-3:2001 and BS EN 10263-4:2001 it
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 10263-1
NORME EUROPENNE
EUROPISCHE NORM June 2001
ICS 77.140.60; 77.140.65 Incorporating corrigendum August 2002
English version
Steel rod, bars and wire for cold heading and cold extrusion
Part 1: General technical delivery conditions
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This European Standard was approved by CEN on 19 April 2001.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
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Contents
Page
Foreword ................................................................................................................................ 4
1 Scope ............................................................................................................................... 5
2 Normative references...................................................................................................... 5
3 Terms and definitions ..................................................................................................... 6
4 Classification and designation ....................................................................................... 6
4.1 Classification............................................................................................................... 6
4.2 Designation ................................................................................................................. 6
5 Information to be supplied by the purchaser ................................................................ 7
5.1 Mandatory information ................................................................................................ 7
5.2 Non-mandatory information......................................................................................... 7
5.3 Example of an order.................................................................................................... 7
6 Production process......................................................................................................... 7
7 Requirements .................................................................................................................. 7
7.1 General ....................................................................................................................... 7
7.2 Quality management system....................................................................................... 8
7.3 Method of delivery....................................................................................................... 8
7.4 Delivery condition........................................................................................................ 8
7.5 Chemical composition ................................................................................................. 8
7.6 Mechanical properties ................................................................................................. 9
7.7 Hardenability requirements ......................................................................................... 9
7.8 Microstructure ............................................................................................................. 9
7.9 Internal soundness.................................................................................................... 10
7.10 Surface quality .......................................................................................................... 10
7.11 Decarburization......................................................................................................... 11
7.12 Corrosion resistance of stainless steels .................................................................... 12
8 Dimensions and tolerances on dimensions and shape.............................................. 12
9 Testing ........................................................................................................................... 12
9.1 Types and contents of inspection documents............................................................ 12
9.2 Extension of inspection ............................................................................................. 12
9.3 Specific inspection and testing .................................................................................. 13
10 Test methods.............................................................................................................. 14
10.1 Mechanical tests ....................................................................................................... 14
10.2 Verification of hardenability ....................................................................................... 15
10.3 Upsetting test ............................................................................................................ 15
10.4 Determination of the depth of decarburization ........................................................... 15
10.5 Retests, sorting and reprocessing ............................................................................. 16
11 Marking ....................................................................................................................... 16
12 Packaging ................................................................................................................... 16
13 Protection ................................................................................................................... 16
14 Complaints after delivery........................................................................................... 17
15 Options ....................................................................................................................... 17
Annex A (informative) List of the national standards corresponding to the
EURONORMS referred to .................................................................................................... 21
Annex B (normative) Supplementary or special requirements ........................................ 22

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Annex C (normative) Determining the non-metallic inclusion content............................. 25

Annex D (informative) Dimensional standards applicable to products complying with
this European Standard....................................................................................................... 27

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Foreword
This European Standard has been prepared by Technical Committee ECISS/TC 15, Wire-rod -
Qualities, dimensions, tolerances and specific tests, the Secretariat of which is held by UNI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by December 2001, and conflicting national
standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by December 2001.
This European Standard EN 10263 is subdivided as follows:
- Part 1: General technical delivery conditions;

- Part 2: Technical delivery conditions for steels not intended for heat treatment after cold
working;
- Part 3: Technical delivery conditions for case hardening steels;
- Part 4: Technical delivery conditions for steels for quenching and tempering;
- Part 5: Technical delivery conditions for stainless steels.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium,
Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,
Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

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1 Scope
1.1 This part of EN 10263 specifies the general technical delivery conditions for round rod,
round bars and wire for cold heading and cold extrusion made of:
a) non alloy steels not intended for heat treatment after cold working, as specified in
EN 10263-2;
b) non alloy and alloy steels for case hardening as specified in EN 10263-3;
c) non alloy and alloy steels for quenching and tempering as specified in EN 10263-4;
d) stainless steels as specified in EN 10263-5.
1.2 Parts 2, 3 and 4 of this EN 10263 cover products having a diameter up to and including
100 mm.
Part 5 covers products having a diameter up to and including:

- 25 mm for ferritic and austenitic-ferritic steels;
- 50 mm for austenitic steels;
- 100 mm for martensitic steels.
1.3 In special cases supplementary requirements or deviations with respect to this European
Standard may be agreed between the purchaser and the supplier at the time of enquiry and order
(see annex B).
1.4 The general technical delivery conditions in EN 10021 also apply to products supplied in
accordance with this European Standard
2 Normative references
This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other
publications. These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the
publications are listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of
any of these publications apply to this European Standard only when incorporated in it by
amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of the publication referred to
applies (including amendments).
EN 10002-1 Metallic materials Tensile testing Part 1: Method of test (at ambient
temperature).
EN 10020 Definitions and classification of grades of steel.
EN 10021 General technical delivery requirements for steel and iron products.
EN 10027-1 Designation system for steels Part 1: Steel names, principal symbols.
EN 10027-2 Designation system for steels Part 2: Numerical system.
EN 10052 Vocabulary of heat treatment terms for ferrous products.
EN 10079 Definition of steel products.
EN 10088-1 Stainless steels Part 1: List of stainless steels.
EN ISO 6508-1 Metallic material Rockwell hardness test Part 1: Test method
(scales A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, K, N, T).
EN 10204 Metallic products Types of inspection documents.
EN 10221 Surface quality classes for hot-rolled bars and rods Technical delivery
conditions.
ENV 10247 Micrographic examination of the inclusion content of steels using standard
pictures.

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EN ISO 377 Steel and steel products Location and preparation of samples and test
pieces for mechanical testing.
EN ISO 642 Steel Hardenability test by end quenching (Jominy test).
EN ISO 3651-2 Determination of resistance to intergranular corrosion of stainless steel
Ferritic, austenitic and ferritic-austenitic (duplex) stainless steels
Corrosion test in media containing sulfuric acid.
EN ISO 9002 Quality systems Model for quality assurance in production, installation
and servicing.
CR 10260 Designation systems for steel: Additional symbols.
CR 10261 Iron and steel Review of available methods of chemical analysis.
prEN 100601) Hot rolled round steel bars. Dimensions and tolerances on shape and
dimensions.
prEN ISO 142841) Steel and iron Sampling and preparation of samples for the
determination of chemical composition.
prEN 101681) Iron and steel products Inspection documents List of information and
description.
EURONORM 1032) Micrographic determination of austenitic or ferritic grain size of steel.
2)
EURONORM 104 Determination of depth of decarburization of non alloy and low alloy
mechanical steel.
3 Terms and definitions
For the purpose of this standard the definitions in EN 10020, EN 10021, EN 10052, EN 10079,
EN ISO 377, and prEN ISO 14284 apply.
4 Classification and designation
4.1 Classification
The classification of the steel grades covered by this European Standard according to EN 10020 is
indicated in clause 4.1 of Parts 2, 3, 4 and 5 of this standard for the corresponding steel grades.
4.2 Designation
4.2.1 Steel names
For the steel grades covered by this European Standard, the steel names as given in the relevant
tables of Parts 2,3,4 and 5 of this standard are allocated in accordance with EN 10027-1 and
CR 10260
4.2.2 Steel numbers
For the steel grades covered by this European Standard, the steel numbers as given in the
relevant tables of Parts 2,3,4 and 5 of this standard are allocated in accordance with EN 10027-2.
1)
In preparation, until this document is published as European Standard, the corresponding national standard should be
agreed at the time of enquiry and order.
2)
Until this EURONORM is transformed into a European Standard, this EURONORM or a corresponding national
standard may be applied, depending on the agreement at the time of ordering (see annex A ).

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5 Information to be supplied by the purchaser
5.1 Mandatory information
The following information shall be supplied by the purchaser at the time of enquiry and order, to
enable the supplier to comply satisfactorily with the requirements of this European Standard:
a) quantity to be delivered;
b) product denomination ( rod or bar or wire );
c) the relevant European Standard or EURONORM specifying the dimensions (see clause 8);
d) the nominal diameter of the products;
e) length for bars and dimensions and mass for the coils;
f) reference to this European Standard including the number of the relevant part(s);
g) steel name or steel number (see 4.2);
h) indication of the delivery condition (see 7.4.1);
i) surface quality (see 7.10);
j) where applicable, indication of the symbol for hardenability requirements (see 7.7);
k) type of inspection and inspection document in accordance with EN 10021 and EN 10204
respectively (see 9.1).
5.2 Non-mandatory information
Supplementary requirements among the following may be specified by the purchaser at the time of
enquiry and order. If a supplementary requirement is not specified, all decisions regarding it shall
be left to the manufacturers discretion:
a) where applicable, indication of any additional requirement, by reference to the corresponding
clause number of annex B;
b) verification of hardenability by calculation (see 7.7);
c) special surface treatment (see 7.4.3);
d) packaging (see 12);
e) protection during transport and handling (see 13).
5.3 Example of an order
100 t bars in accordance with Part 4 of this European Standard, with a diameter of 50 mm and
length of 6 000 mm in accordance with prEN 10060, made of steel grade 32CrB4 (1.7076)
spheroidized and cold drawn, with a 3.1.B inspection certificate in accordance with EN 10204.
100 t Bars prEN 10060 - 50 x 6000 EN 10263-4 - 32CrB4+AC+C - EN 10204 3.1.B
6 Production process
Unless the production process is agreed at the time of ordering, it is left to the discretion of the
manufacturer.
7 Requirements
7.1 General
The manufacturer is responsible, using the means he thinks fit, for controlling his production from
the point of view of the various quality criteria specified. In view of the fact that it is difficult to
inspect coils of rod or wire apart from at the ends of the coils delivered, it cannot be proved that no
value outside the specified limits is to be found in the coil of rod or wire as a whole. The means and
procedures adopted by the manufacturer for controlling his production shall be in conformity with
his quality assurance scheme (see 7.2).

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Statistical evaluation of performances may be agreed between the manufacturer and the purchaser
at the time of enquiry and order.
7.2 Quality management system
The manufacturer should have a quality management system corresponding at least to

EN ISO 9002.
7.3 Method of delivery
The products covered by Parts 2 to 5 of this European Standard shall be delivered by heat or
fraction thereof.
7.4 Delivery condition
7.4.1 Basic delivery condition
Rod, bars and wire shall be supplied in one of the delivery conditions, that has been agreed at the
time of ordering, as indicated in Table 1 of EN 10263-2:2001 to EN 10263-5:2001.
7.4.2 Summary of combinations of delivery conditions, product forms and corresponding

requirements
A summary of customary delivery conditions and product forms and of the corresponding
requirements concerning chemical composition, mechanical properties and, where applicable,
hardenability is given in Table 1 of EN 10263-2:2001 to EN 10263-5:2001.
7.4.3 Surface treatment
Any surface treatment that can facilitate subsequent cold heading and cold extrusion or partially
delay any formation of rust shall be subject of an agreement at the time of ordering.
The above treatment can include e.g. descaling, treatment with lime and/or phosphate.
7.5 Chemical composition
7.5.1 Heat analysis
7.5.1.1 The chemical composition of steel on heat analysis shall be in conformity with the values
specified in Table 2 of EN 10263-2:2001, in Table 2 of EN 10263-3:2001, in Tables 2 and 3 of
EN 10263-4:2001 and in Table 2 of EN 10263-5:2001, as appropriate to the steel grade
concerned.
7.5.1.2 In cases where steels for case hardening or for quenching and tempering are ordered with
designations as quoted in Tables 7 and 8 of EN 10263-3:2001 and in Tables 7 to 9 of
EN 10263-4:2001, which involves conformity with hardenability requirements according to the
Jominy test, such hardenability requirements shall be considered as the governing criterion so far
as acceptance is concerned.
In such cases, a deviation of the heat analysis with respect to the values indicated in Table 2 of
EN 10263-3:2001 and in Tables 2 and 3 of EN 10263-4:2001 is admissible, taking into account the
prescriptions given in footnote 2 of those tables. In any case however, the deviations in the product
analysis in relation to the specified limits of cast analysis shall not exceed the values indicated in
Table 3 of EN 10263-3:2001 and in Table 4 of EN 10263-4:2001.

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7.5.2 Product analysis
The purchaser can specify at the time of enquiry and order that the chemical composition on
product analysis be verified. In this case reference should be made to B.2.
The permissible deviations in the product analysis in relation to the specified limits of cast analysis
(see 7.5.1) are indicated in Table 3 of EN 10263-2:2001, in Table 3 of EN 10263-3:2001, in Table 4
of EN 10263-4:2001 and in Table 3 of EN 10263-5:2001.
7.6 Mechanical properties
The mechanical properties of products covered by this European Standard shall meet the
prescriptions stated in clause 6.3 of EN 10263-2:2001, EN 10263-3:2001, EN 10263-4:2001 and
EN 10263-5:2001.
7.7 Hardenability requirements
7.7.1 General
Products cannot be ordered and supplied according to both end quench test hardenability
requirements and core hardening requirements
7.7.2 End quench (Jominy test) hardenability requirements
In cases where a product is ordered with reference to a steel grade the designation of which is
quoted in Tables 7 and 8 of EN 10263-3:2001 or in Tables 7 to 9 of EN 10263-4:2001, the product
shall meet the hardenability requirements indicated in those tables.
7.7.3 Core hardening requirements
In cases where a product is ordered with reference to a steel grade the designation of which is
quoted in Table 10 of EN 10263-4:2001, core hardening properties shall meet the requirements
indicated in the relevant tables.
At least 90 % of the structure shall be martensite.
In cases of dispute regarding supplies of products with diameters larger than those quoted in
Table 10 of EN 10263-4:2001, samples to be tested shall be brought to the corresponding
dimensions indicated in that table by hot working or forging, taking into account the requirements of
EN ISO 642.
7.7.4 Hardenability by calculation
A verification of hardenability by calculation may be agreed at the time of ordering. In this case the
method of calculation should also be agreed.
7.8 Microstructure
7.8.1 Austenitic grain size
Unless otherwise specified at the time of enquiry and order, the choice of the austenitic grain size
is left to the manufacturers discretion. If a fine grain steel is requested for steels of
EN 10263-3:2001 and of EN 10263-4:2001, reference shall be made to B.3.

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7.8.2 Carbide spheroidization
For steels covered by Parts 2, 3 and 4 of this European Standard, in cases where carbide
spheroidization is requested, reference shall be made to B.4.
7.8.3 Non-metallic inclusions
See B.5.
7.9 Internal soundness
7.9.1 Rod, bars and wire shall be free from internal defects that might be prejudicial to cold
heading or to cold extrusion or during proper quench hardening, therefore having an adverse effect
on the product.
7.9.2 Requirements concerning internal soundness can be agreed at the time of enquiry and order,
e.g. with reference to non-destructive tests (see B.6).
7.10 Surface quality
7.10.1 General
The surface quality requirements for steels of Parts 2, 3 and 4 of this European Standard are as
follows. Those for steels of Part 5 are given in that part.
7.10.2 Hot rolled products
7.10.2.1 Rod shall meet surface quality requirements according to EN 10221 class E.
7.10.2.2 Bars shall meet surface quality requirements according to EN 10221 class D. Compliance
with surface quality according to EN 10221 class E may be agreed at the time of enquiry and
order. When the diameter of the product is greater than the maximum diameter specified in
EN 10221, for the surface quality class concerned, the maximum permissible depth of surface
defects on the product shall not be greater than that specified for this maximum diameter.
7.10.3 Cold drawn products
Depending on the starting material for cold drawn products the same requirements apply as
specified in 7.10.2.1 and 7.10.2.2 respectively.
For diameters less than 5 mm, the permissive depth of surface defects shall be reduced in
proportion to the reduction of the diameter during cold drawing.
7.10.4 Upsetting test
The upsetting test is applicable to coiled products and by agreement to bars.
The absence of cracks on the test piece after it has been submitted to the upsetting test shall be
considered as evidence that the product concerned is free from surface defects. Marks appearing
on the test piece after the test as a result of guide marks shall not be considered as defects.
For the test method see 10.3.
The inspection unit shall be C+D+T [see footnote a) to Table 2].
A test piece shall be taken from each sample.

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NOTE Normally the upsetting test is not carried out on the stainless steel products covered by
Part 5 of this European Standard.
7.10.5 Removal of surface defects and imperfections
Removal of surface defects and imperfections is permitted only after approval from the purchaser.
Until the time of publication of a European Standard on this subject, the admissible depth of
removal of defects and imperfections and the corresponding method of removal shall be the
subject of an agreement at the time of enquiry and order.
7.11 Decarburization
Independently of their heat treatment condition, rod and bars with as-rolled surface of steels
specified in Table 2 of EN 10263-3:2001 and in Tables 2 and 3 of EN 10263-4:2001 and wire shall
be free from zones of total decarburization.
For bars annealed in a atmosphere which is not controlled the depth of decarburization shall be
Partial decarburization (ferrite-pearlite) is admissible provided that it does not exceed the limits
indicated in Figure 1. For diameters 10 mm the maximum admissible depth of decarburization is
0,07 mm; for diameters greater than 10 mm the diagram corresponds to the following formula:
E = 0,007 d mm
where d = diameter.
E dimensions in millimetres
0,25
0,20
0,15
0,10
0,05
5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
Figure 1 Admissible limits of depth of Partial decarburization
For cold drawn products with diameters greater than 5 mm, the limits of decarburization shall be
the same as those for hot-rolled products.
For cold drawn products with diameter less than 5 mm, the permissible depth of decarburization
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If in special cases the purchaser requests other values for partial decarburization, those values
shall be agreed at the time of enquiry and order with reference to B.7.
7.12 Corrosion resistance of stainless steels
Tests for the determination of corrosion resistance of stainless steels covered by Part 5 of this
European Standard may be agreed at the time of enquiry and order. In this case reference should
be made to B.8.
8 Dimensions and tolerances on dimensions and shape
The nominal dimensions and tolerances on dimensions and shape for the product shall be agreed
at the time of enquiry and order, wherever possible with reference to the dimensional standards
applicable (see annex D).
9 Testing
9.1 Types and contents of inspection documents
9.1.1 Products complying with this European Standard shall be ordered and delivered with one of
the inspection documents as specified in EN 10204. The type of document shall be agreed upon at
the time of enquiry and order.
9.1.2 If in accordance with the agreements made at the time of enquiry and order, an inspection
certificate or inspection report is to be issued, the specific tests described in 9.2 shall be carried out
and the results shall be recorded in the inspection document.
In addition the inspection document shall contain the following information:

a) the results of the cast analysis carried out by the manufacturer for the elements specified in
the relevant tables of Parts 2,3 ,4 and 5 of this European Standard for the steel grade
concerned;
b) the results of inspection and tests ordered in relation to supplementary requirements
(see annex B);
c) the symbols, letters or numbers relating the inspection documents, test pieces and products
to each other.
9.2 Extension of inspection
If a specific test report or an inspection certificate or an inspection report is requested in the order,
the inspection shall be carried out in accordance with Table 1.

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Table 1 Extension of inspection

Products Products Products Stainless
not intended for case for quenching steel
for heat hardening, and products,
Type of test
treatment, see tempering, see
see EN 10263-3 see EN 10263-5
EN 10263-2 EN 10263-4
Heat analysis + + + +
Product analysis o o o o
Mechanical properties + o o o
End quench hardenability test - o o -
Core hardening requirements - - o -
Austenitic grain size - o o -
Carbide spheroidization o o o -
Non-metallic inclusions - o o -
Surface defects o o o o
Surface decarburization - o o -
Corrosion resistance - - - o
+ = is carried out.
- = is not carried out.
o = is carried out only if it is agreed at the time of the ordering.
9.3 Specific inspection and testing
9.3.1 Verification of hardenability and mechanical properties
Verification of hardenability or mechanical properties shall only be carried out in cases where the
order is accompanied by a request for an inspection certificate or an inspection report, provided
that the relevant requirements are applicable according to the indication given in Table 1 of
EN 10263-2:2001, EN 10263-3:2001, EN 10263-4:2001 or EN 10263-5:2001.
9.3.1.1 Verification of mechanical properties
Verification of the mechanical properties shall be carried out in the specified delivery condition
(see Table 1 of EN 10263-2:2001, EN 10263-3:2001, EN 10263-4:2001 or EN 10263-5:2001).
9.3.1.2 Verification of hardenability by end quench test (Jominy test)
In cases where products are ordered with reference to a steel grade the designation of which
includes one of the symbols +H, +HH, +HL, compliance with hardenability test requirements shall
be verified by the end quench test (Jominy test) in accordance with the prescriptions given in
Tables 7 and 8 of EN 10263-3:2001 and in Tables 7 to 9 of EN 10263-4:2001.

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9.3.1.3 Verification of compliance with core hardening requirements
In cases where products are ordered with reference to a steel grade the designation of which
includes the symbol +CH, compliance with core hardening requirements shall be verified in
accordance with the prescriptions given in Table 10 of EN 10263-4:2001.
9.3.1.4 Number and frequency of tests
The number and frequency of tests, the conditions for sampling and sample preparation and the
test methods to be used for the verification of compliance with the various requirements are given
in Table 2.
9.3.2 Dimensional inspection
A sufficient number of products shall be inspected to ensure compliance with the relevant
specifications.
10 Test methods
10.1 Mechanical tests
10.1.1 Tensile test
The tensile test shall be carried out as described in EN 10002-1. For the location of test pieces for
the tensile test see Figure 2.
(a) Full section test piece (b) Round test piece where d 25 mm
12,5 mm
(c) Round test piece where d > 25 mm
Figure 2 Location of test piece for the tensile test

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10.1.2 Hardness test
The Rockwell hardness test shall be carried out according to EN ISO 6508-1.
10.2 Verification of hardenability
10.2.1 End quench test (Jominy test)
The end quench test shall be carried out according to EN ISO 642 (see also Table 2, columns 6a
and 7a).
10.2.2 Core hardening requirements
For the test piece to be used see Table 2, column 6a.
The test piece shall be heated in a furnace with neutral or reducing atmosphere up to the
temperatures indicated in Table 10 of EN 10263-4:2001. It shall be maintained at that temperature
until complete austenitizing takes place.
It shall then be removed from the furnace and quenched immediately in a quenching oil with high
cooling capacity until a full equilibrium of temperature is reached, the temperature of the quenching
bath being about 50 C and the rate of movement of the test piece being about 0,25 m/sec. The
test piece shall then be notched at its midpoint in a direction perpendicular to its longitudinal axis
and then broken. One of the fracture surfaces shall be polished (care should be taken to prevent
excessive local heating).
The Rockwell hardness at the centre of the fracture surface shall then be determined according to
EN ISO 6508-1.
10.3 Upsetting test
10.3.1 Non-alloy and alloy steel grades (except stainless steels)
Unless otherwise agreed at the time of ordering, for the upsetting test straight test pieces shall be
taken from the relevant samples. The surfaces of the end sections of the above test pieces shall be
flat and parallel to each other and their initial length (height) shall be h = 1,5 d, where d is the test
piece diameter.
During the test the length (height) of the test piece shall be reduced to 1/3 of its initial value.
10.3.2 Stainless steel grades
The requirements given in Part 5 of this European Standard shall apply.
10.4 Determination of the depth of decarburization
Testing for decarburization shall be carried out in accordance with EURONORM 104 with the
following exceptions.
Decarburization is inspected by microscope on a transverse metallographic test piece suitably

etched, with a magnification of X 200.
The depth of decarburization of the sample is considered as being the average of 8 measurements
at the ends of 4 diameters located at 45 to each other, starting from the zone of maximum
decarburization and avoid starting from a defective zone. In the calculation of the above average

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value, any measuring point of the seven remaining situated in a local surface defect shall not be
taken into account in the calculation.
In cases of dispute, the depth of decarburization shall be determined by microhardness

measurements (HV 0,3) along 4 diameters located at 45 to each other, on test pieces submitted to
quenching in conformity with the indications given in the various tables regarding hardenability test,
included in Parts 3 and 4 of this European Standard. The depth of decarburization is considered as
being the average of the eight values e1, e2, e3,......(see Figure 3) which correspond to the
distances between the surface and the nearest point on the hardness curve for which the hardness
value is found to be equal to 80 % of the maximum hardness value in the zone adjacent to the
decarburized zone (see Figure 3). Any measuring point situated in a local surface defect shall not
be taken into consideration.
Hardness HV 0,3
H max
He
e
He = 0,80 H max
Distance from surface in mm
Figure 3 Determination of the depth of decarburation (see B.7)
10.5 Retests, sorting and reprocessing
EN 10021 shall apply.
11 Marking
The manufacturer shall mark the products or the bundles or coils in a suitable way so that it is
possible to identify the manufacturers name or symbol, the heat, the nominal diameter and the
steel grade.
For any special or additional marking see B.9.
12 Packaging
The diameter and the mass of the coil and the method of packaging of the product to be delivered
shall be agreed during the ordering.
13 Protection
Any surface protection may be agreed at the time of enquiry and order.

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14 Complaints after delivery
With regard to any claims and action arising therefrom, EN 10021 shall apply.
15 Options
See annex B.

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Table 2 Test conditions for the verification of the requirements given in column 2
Sampling and Test procedure
Number and frequency Supplement to sampling and test
Type of requirements sample and method to
of tests procedure
preparation be used
Inspection
a Number of Line Test
unit Number of test piece
see sample per (see line T1 and line...in the Sampling and sample procedure
see Table taken from each
part inspection supplement to this table) preparation and method
sample
unit to be used
The general conditions
2 2
and preparation of
Chemical 3 2 The cast analysis is given by the manufacturer
C T1 samples and test piece
composition 4 2-3 For the possible product analysis see clause B.2 of annex B
shall be in accordance
5 2
with prEN ISO 14284
-Products with
d > 25 mm:
The sample for the
tensile test shall be
taken in conformity with
2 4 the indication given in
1
Mechanical C Figure 2
for each 15 t
properties in 3 4-5-6 + The test piece shall be In accordance
with T2
the delivery D 1 T2 prepared according to with
a maximum of
condition 4 5-6 + the prescriptions of EN 10002-1
3 tests
prescribed T EN 10002-1
5 4-5-6-7 -Products with
d 25 mm:
The sample for the
tensile test shall be
submitted to test without
preliminary machining

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Table 2 (continued)
Sampling and Test procedure
Number and frequency Supplement to sampling and test
Type of requirements sample and method to be
of tests procedure
Inspection preparation used
a
unit Number of Line Test
Number of test
see see sample per (see line T1 and line...in the Sampling and sample procedure
piece taken from
part Table inspection supplement to this table) preparation and method
each sample
unit to be used
-Jominy test:
The test piece shall be
obtained by machining
from the samples with
d 40 mm.
Depending on the
agreements made at
the time of ordering the
samples shall be taken
3 from the product
End quench 7-8
4 C 1 1 T3 T3 concerned, or the billet EN ISO 642
hardenability 7-8-9
or bloom originating
from the same cast.
In the absence of such
agreements the origin
of the sample is left to
the manufacturers
discretion.
The sample shall be
obtained by hot rolling
or hot forging.

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Table 2 (continued)
Number and frequency Sampling and Test procedure
Supplement to sampling and test
Type of requirements of tests sample and method to
procedure
Inspection preparation be used
a
unit Line Test
see Number of Number of test
see (see line T1 and line...in the Sampling and sample procedure
Tabl samples per piece taken from
part supplement to this table) preparation and method
e inspection unit each sample
to be used
The diameter of the test
piece shall, if possible,
be the maximum
indicated in Table 10 of
EN 10263-4:2001.
Sampling and sample
preparation is left to the
manufacturers
discretion, taking into
Core hardening 4 10 C 1 1 T4 T4 See 10.2.2
account the indications
concerning the test
piece for the End
Quench test (Jominy
test) (see EN ISO 642).
The length of the test
piece shall be greater
than or equal to four
times its diameter.
a
The tests shall be carried out separately for each heat (indicated by C), for each dimension (indicated by D) and for each treatment batch (indicated by T).
Rod, bars and wire for which the ratio of nominal section does not exceed 3 : 1 may be grouped in a single test unit.
In cases where heat treatment is performed as a continuous process the symbol T denotes that the tests are to be carried out for each 25 t or fraction thereof.

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Annex A
(informative)
List of the national standards corresponding to the EURONORMS referred to
Either the EURONORMS referred to or the corresponding national standards given in Table A.1
may be applied until they are transformed into European Standards.
Table A.1 EURONORMS and corresponding national standards

Corresponding standard in:
EURONORM
UNITED
GERMANY FRANCE SPAIN ITALY SWEDEN
KINGDOM
EN/prEN DIN NF UNE UNI SIS
BS
103 50601 A 04-303 4490 7279 3150 -
104 50192 A 04-201 6617/1 7317/1 4839 11 70 20

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Annex B
(normative)
Supplementary or special requirements
B.1 General
One or more of the following supplementary or special requirements may be agreed upon at the
time of enquiry and order. The details of these requirements may be agreed upon between the
manufacturer and the purchaser at the time of enquiry and order if necessary.
B.2 Product analysis
One product analysis shall be carried out per heat for the determination of elements for which
values are specified for the heat analysis of the steel grade concerned in the corresponding part of
this standard.
Sampling shall be carried out as specified in prEN ISO 14284. Further details concerning sampling
and sample preparation and the method of analysis to be used may be agreed at the time of
enquiry and order. In cases of dispute, the method used shall be agreed if possible with reference
to the corresponding European Standards or EURONORMS.
For the EURONORMS or European Standards which are now available in the field of chemical
analysis of iron and steel, see CR 10261.
B.3 Fine grain steel
This requirement is applicable to products covered by EN 10263-3:2001 and EN 10263-4:2001.
B.3.1 Case hardening steels (EN 10263-3)
The steel when tested in accordance with one of the methods described in EURONORM 103 shall
show an austenitic grain size of 5 or finer. The grain structure shall be considered satisfactory if
70 % of the area is within the specified size limits.
B.3.2 Steels for quenching and tempering (EN 10263-4)
When tested in accordance with EURONORM 103, the steel shall have an austenitic grain size of
5 or finer. If specific testing is ordered, it shall also be agreed whether this grain size requirement is
to be verified by determining the aluminium content or micrographically.
In the first case, the aluminium content shall also be agreed.
In the second case, one test piece per cast shall be inspected for the determination of the
austenitic grain size.
Sampling and samples preparation shall be as specified in EURONORM 103.
Unless otherwise agreed at the time of enquiry and order, the quenched grain size shall be
determined.
Hardening shall be carried out under the following conditions for the purpose of determining the
quenched grain size:
- for steel with a minimum carbon content < 0,35 %: (880 10) C, 90 min/water;
- for steels with a minimum carbon content 0,35 %: (850 10) C, 90 min/water.

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In cases of dispute, pre-treatment at 1 150 C for 30 min/air shall be carried out in order to produce
a uniform initial condition.
B.4 Carbide spheroidization
This requirement is applicable to products covered by Parts 2, 3 and 4 of this European Standard,
when ordered in the heat treatment conditions +AC, +AC+PE, +U+AC, +U+C+AC,
+U+C+AC+LC, +AC+C, as defined in Table 1 of the above Parts 2, 3 and 4.
NOTE It should be kept in mind that as the carbon content decreases it becomes more
difficult to obtain spheroidized cementite.
The cross-section of each test piece shall be prepared, polished and then etched by means of a
suitable solution.
The degree of spheroidization of cementite shall be verified by means of a microscopic

examination of the section, normally with a magnification of X 500.
If so agreed at the time of ordering, the degree of spheroidization shall be assessed with reference
to an agreed series of standard images.
B.5 Non-metallic inclusion content
This requirement is applicable to products covered by Parts 3 and 4 of this European Standard.
The microscopically determined non-metallic inclusion content shall be within agreed limits when
tested according to a procedure to be agreed at the time of enquiry and order (see annex C).
NOTE The requirements for non-metallic inclusion content apply in every case, however,
proof requires a special agreement.
B.6 Internal soundness
This testing requirement is applicable only to bar products covered by EN 10263-2:2001,

EN 10263-3:2001, EN 10263-4:2001 or EN 10263-5:2001.
The products shall be submitted to non-destructive testing in order to prove their conformity with
the internal soundness requirements agreed at the time of enquiry and order.
The inspection unit and the corresponding number of samples and test pieces are to be agreed at
The products shall be tested in accordance with a method to be agreed upon at the time of enquiry
and order and to acceptance criteria also to be agreed upon at the time of enquiry and order.
B.7 Special limits for decarburization
This requirement is applicable to products covered by 10263-3:2001 and EN 10263-4:2001.
Values below those indicated in Figure 3 for partial decarburization are to be agreed at the time of
enquiry and order.
The inspection unit and the corresponding number of samples and test pieces are also to be
For the method of determination of the depth of decarburization see 10.4.

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B.8 Corrosion resistance of stainless steel products
This requirement is applicable to products covered by EN 10263-5:2001.
The resistance to intergranular corrosion shall be tested in accordance with EN ISO 3651-2. The
definition of a degree of corrosion resistance for the products concerned shall be agreed at the
time of enquiry and order.
The inspection unit and the corresponding number of samples and test pieces are to be agreed at
B.9 Special or additional marking
The products shall be marked in a way specially agreed at the time of enquiry and order.

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Annex C
(normative)
Determining the non-metallic inclusion content
C.1 For the microscope determination of the non-metallic inclusions in special steels,
agreement may be reached at the time of enquiry ad order on a test in accordance with one of the
following standards.
ENV 10247 Micrographic examination of the inclusion content of steels using standard
pictures.
DIN 50602 Metallographic test method; microscopic examination of special steels using
standard diagrams to assess the content of non-metallic inclusions.
NF A 04-106 Iron and steel Methods for the determination of the non-metallic inclusion
content of steel Part 2: Microscopic methods with standard series.
NOTE ISO 4967-1979, Steel Determination of non-metallic inclusions Microscopic
method using standard diagrams, is identical to NF A 04-106.
SS 11 11 16 Steel Methods for assessment of the content of non-metallic inclusions

Microscopic methods Jernkontorets inclusion chart II for the assessment of
non-metallic inclusions.
C.2 The following requirements are applicable.
C.2.l If evidence is provided in accordance with DIN 50602, the requirements specified in
Table C.1 apply.
C.2.2 If evidence is provided in accordance with NF A 04-106, the requirements specified in

Table C.2 apply
C.2.3 If evidence is provided in accordance with SS 11 11 16, the requirements specified in

Table C.3 apply.
C.2.4 In case where ENV 10247 is used for testing the non-metallic inclusion content the method
of assessment and the requirements shall be defined at the time of enquiry and order.
Table C.1 Requirements for microscopic degree of purity when tested in

accordance with DIN 50602 (method K) (valid for oxidic non-metallic inclusions)
Bars diameter Total characteristic value
d for an individual cast
mm K (oxides)
70 < d 100 K 4 40
35 < d 70 K 4 35
17 < d 35 K 3 40
8 < d 17 K 3 30
d8 K 2 35

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Table C.2 Requirements for microscopic degree of purity when tested in

accordance with AFNOR NF A 04-106
Inclusion type Series Limiting values
Type B fine 3
thick 2
Type C fine 1
thick 1
Type D fine 2
thick 1
Table C 3 Requirements for microscopic degree of purity when tested

in accordance with SS 11 11 16
Inclusion type Series Limiting values
fine 4
Type B medium 3
thick 2
fine 4
Type C medium 3
thick 2
fine 4
Type D medium 2
thick 1

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Annex D
(informative)
Dimensional standards applicable to products complying with this European Standard
EN 10218-2 Steel wire and wire products General Part 2: Wire dimensions and
tolerances.
prEN 100601) Hot rolled round steel bars Dimensions and tolerances on shape and
dimensions.
prEN 100171) Non alloy steel rod for drawing and/or cold rolling Dimensions and
tolerances.
PrEN 10108 Round steel wire rod for cold formed nuts and bolts Dimensions and
tolerances.
1)
In preparation, until this document is published as European Standard, the corresponding national standard should be

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BRITISH STANDARD BS EN

Steel rod, bars and wire

The European Standard EN 10263-1:2001 has the status of a

ICS 77.140.60; 77.140.65

This British Standard is the official English language version of

aid enquirers to understand the text;

present to the responsible European committee any enquiries on the

This British Standard, having Summary of pages

Amendments issued since publication

Amd. No. Date Comments

13449 13 September 2001 Addition of supersession details

ISBN 0 580 37620 6

ICS 77.140.60; 77.140.65 Incorporating corrigendum August 2002

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 19 April 2001.

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This European Standard EN 10263 is subdivided as follows:

- Part 1: General technical delivery conditions;

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Part 5 covers products having a diameter up to and including:

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3 Terms and definitions

4 Classification and designation

4.2.1 Steel names

4.2.2 Steel numbers

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5 Information to be supplied by the purchaser

5.1 Mandatory information

5.2 Non-mandatory information

5.3 Example of an order

100 t Bars prEN 10060 - 50 x 6000 EN 10263-4 - 32CrB4+AC+C - EN 10204 3.1.B

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7.2 Quality management system

The manufacturer should have a quality management system corresponding at least to

7.3 Method of delivery

7.4 Delivery condition

7.4.1 Basic delivery condition

7.4.2 Summary of combinations of delivery conditions, product forms and corresponding

7.4.3 Surface treatment

7.5 Chemical composition

7.5.1 Heat analysis

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7.5.2 Product analysis

7.6 Mechanical properties

7.7 Hardenability requirements

7.7.2 End quench (Jominy test) hardenability requirements

7.7.3 Core hardening requirements

At least 90 % of the structure shall be martensite.

7.7.4 Hardenability by calculation

7.8.1 Austenitic grain size

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7.8.2 Carbide spheroidization

7.8.3 Non-metallic inclusions

7.9 Internal soundness

7.10 Surface quality

7.10.2 Hot rolled products