This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles

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Designation: A555/A555M − 20

Standard Specification for

General Requirements for Stainless Steel Wire and Wire
Rods1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A555/A555M; 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 U.S. Department of Defense.

1. Scope* 2. Referenced Documents

1.1 This specification covers general requirements that shall 2.1 ASTM Standards:2
apply to stainless wire and wire rods. Wire rods are a A262 Practices for Detecting Susceptibility to Intergranular
semifinished product intended primarily for the manufacture of Attack in Austenitic Stainless Steels
wire. Wire is intended primarily for cold forming, including A313/A313M Specification for Stainless Steel Spring Wire
coiling, stranding, weaving, heading and machining as covered A368 Specification for Stainless Steel Wire Strand
under the latest revision of each of the following ASTM A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing
specifications: A313/A313M, A368, A478, A492, A493, of Steel Products
A580/A580M, and A581/A581M. A478 Specification for Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel
1.2 In case of conflicting requirements, the individual ma- Weaving and Knitting Wire
terial specification and this general requirement specification A480/A480M Specification for General Requirements for
shall prevail in the order named. Flat-Rolled Stainless and Heat-Resisting Steel Plate,
Sheet, and Strip
1.3 General requirements for flat products other than wire A484/A484M Specification for General Requirements for
are covered in Specification A480/A480M. Stainless Steel Bars, Billets, and Forgings
1.4 General requirements for bar and billet products are A492 Specification for Stainless Steel Rope Wire
covered in Specification A484/A484M. A493 Specification for Stainless Steel Wire and Wire Rods
for Cold Heading and Cold Forging
1.5 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units A580/A580M Specification for Stainless Steel Wire
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in A581/A581M Specification for Free-Machining Stainless
each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to Steel Wire and Wire Rods
ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be A700 Guide for Packaging, Marking, and Loading Methods
used independently of the other, and values from the two for Steel Products for Shipment
systems shall not be combined. A751 Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology for Chemi-
1.6 Unless the order specifies the applicable metric specifi- cal Analysis of Steel Products
cation designation, the material shall be furnished in the E112 Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size
inch-pound units. 2.2 Federal Standard:3
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor- Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- 2.3 Military Standards:3
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- MIL-STD-163 Preservation of Steel Products for Domestic
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Shipment
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel, contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
A01.17 on Flat-Rolled and Wrought Stainless Steel. the ASTM website.
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Current edition approved March 1, 2020. Published April 2020. Originally Available from U.S. Government Printing Office, Superintendent of
approved in 1965. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as A555/A555M – 16. Documents, 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Washington, DC 20401-0001, http://
DOI: 10.1520/A0555_A0555M-20. www.access.gpo.gov.

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2.4 Other Standard:4 the order acceptance, shall be treated as a specified element,
Primary Metals Bar Code Standard with determination of chemical analysis and reporting of that
analysis.
3. Terminology 5.1.5 The purchaser is permitted to make the requirements
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard: for any element more stringent, that is, require higher mini-
3.1.1 bar, n—wire that has been straightened and cut (see mums for elements having minimum requirements or ranges
Specification A484/A484M); however, a straightened and cut with minimum requirements, or requiring lower maximums for
small diameter product is often called straightened and cut elements having specified maximums, or ranges with maxi-
wire. mums. The purchaser is not permitted to make chemical
requirements less stringent.
3.1.2 wire, n—as covered by this specification and the
specifications itemized in 1.1, is any round or shaped cold- 5.1.6 Analysis limits shall be established for specific
reduced product, in coils only, produced by cold-finishing elements rather than groups of elements, including but not
coiled wire rod. limited to “all others,” “rare earths,” and “balance,” unless all
elements in such a group are similar in technical effect and are
3.1.3 wire rods, n—semifinished product intended primarily associated in typical methods of chemical analysis.
for the manufacture of wire; are hot-rolled generally to an
approximate round cross section in continuous length coils. 5.2 Product Analysis—When required, a product analysis
shall be determined in accordance with Test Methods,
4. Materials and Manufacture Practices, and Terminology A751. The chemical composition
thus determined shall conform to the tolerances shown in Table
4.1 The material may be furnished in one of the conditions 1.
detailed in the applicable material specification, that is,
annealed, bright annealed, cold worked, or as otherwise speci- 5.3 The steel shall not contain an unspecified element for
fied on the purchase order. the ordered grade to the extent that the steel conforms to the
requirements of another grade in the referencing product
4.2 A variety of finishes, coatings, and lubricants are avail-
specification, and any of the product specifications within the
able. The particular type used is dependent upon the specific
scope of this general specification, for which that element has
end use. Unless otherwise specified, the finish, coating, and
a specified minimum.
lubricant will be furnished as required by the individual
material specification or purchase order.
6. Permissible Variations in Dimensions
5. Chemical Composition 6.1 Unless otherwise specified in the purchase order, the
5.1 Heat or Cast Analysis—The chemical analysis of each product shall conform to the permissible variations in dimen-
heat shall be determined in accordance with the applicable sions as specified in Tables 2-5 of this specification.
material specification and Test Methods, Practices, and Termi-
nology A751. 7. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
5.1.1 The analysis of each heat shall be made from a test 7.1 The material shall be of uniform quality consistent with
sample taken during the pouring of the melt, or from the good manufacturing and inspection practices. Imperfections
in-process product later in the manufacturing flow. that may be present shall be of such a nature or degree, for the
5.1.2 The heat analysis shall conform to the chemical type and quality ordered, that they will not adversely affect the
requirements for each of the specified elements for the grade forming, machining, or fabrication of finished parts.
ordered, as listed in the applicable product specification.
5.1.3 All commercial metals contain small amounts of 8. Lot Size
elements other than those which are specified. It is neither
8.1 A lot for product analysis shall consist of all wire made
practical nor necessary to specify limits for unspecified ele-
from the same heat.
ments that can be present. The producer is permitted to analyze
for unspecified elements and is permitted to report such 8.2 For other tests required by the product specification, a
analyses. The presence of an unspecified element and the lot shall consist of all product of the same size, same heat, and
reporting of an analysis for that element shall not be a basis for produced under the same processing conditions. All austenitic,
rejection unless the presence of that element causes the loss of ferritic, and free-machining stainless steels, as well as marten-
a property typically expected for that metal for the type and sitic grades when annealed to Condition A and precipitation or
quality ordered. age hardening grades when solution treated, may be heat
5.1.4 The purchaser is permitted to require in the purchase treated in more than one charge in the same furnace or in
order a maximum limit for an individual element not specified several furnaces, utilizing controlled processing and equipment
in the product specification. Such a requirement for an element (see appendix). However, when heat treating martensitic stain-
not listed in the product specification, when acknowledged in less steels to Condition T or H and when age hardening the
precipitation hardening stainless steels, a lot shall consist of the
same size, same heat, and the same heat treat charge in a
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Suite 200, Southfield, MI 48033-7156, http://www.aiag.org. ous furnace.

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TABLE 1 Product Analysis Tolerances
NOTE 1—This table specifies tolerances over the maximum limits or under the minimum limits of the chemical requirements of the applicable material
specification (see 1.1); it does not apply to heat analysis.
Tolerances over the Tolerances over the
Upper Limit or Maxi- Upper Limit or Maxi-
Maximum (Upper Limit) Maximum (Upper Limit)
Element mum of Specified Element mum of Specified
or Under the Minimum or Under the Minimum
Range, % Range, %
(Lower Limit) (Lower Limit)
Carbon to 0.010, incl 0.002 Cobalt over 0.05 to 0.50, incl 0.01
over 0.010 to 0.030, incl 0.005 over 0.50 to 2.00, incl 0.02
over 0.030 to 0.20, incl 0.01 over 2.00 to 5.00, incl 0.05
over 0.20 to 0.60, incl 0.02 over 5.00 to 10.00, incl 0.10
over 0.60 to 1.20, incl 0.03 over 10.00 to 15.00, incl 0.15
over 15.00 to 22.00, incl 0.20
Manganese to 1.00, incl 0.03 over 22.00 to 30.00, incl 0.25
over 1.00 to 3.00, incl 0.04
over 3.00 to 6.00, incl 0.05 ColumbiumA + Tantalum to 1.50, incl 0.05
over 6.00 to 10.00, incl 0.06 over 1.50 to 5.00, incl 0.10
over 10.00 to 15.00, incl 0.10 over 5.00 0.15
over 15.00 to 20.00, incl 0.15
Tantalum to 0.10, incl 0.02
Phosphorus to 0.040, incl 0.005
over 0.040 to 0.20, incl 0.010 Copper to 0.50, incl 0.03
over 0.50 to 1.00, incl 0.05
Sulfur to 0.040, incl 0.005 over 1.00 to 3.00, incl 0.10
over 0.040 to 0.20, incl 0.010 over 3.00 to 5.00, incl 0.15
over 0.20 to 0.50, incl 0.020 over 5.00 to 10.00, incl 0.20

Silicon to 1.00, incl 0.05 Aluminum to 0.15, incl −0.005, +0.01

over 1.00 to 3.00, incl 0.10 over 0.15 to 0.50, incl 0.05
over 0.50 to 2.00, incl 0.10
Chromium over 4.00 to 10.00, incl 0.10 over 2.00 to 5.00, incl 0.20
over 10.00 to 15.00, incl 0.15 over 5.00 to 10.00, incl 0.35
over 15.00 to 20.00, incl 0.20
over 20.00 to 30.00, incl 0.25 Nitrogen to 0.02, incl 0.005
over 0.02 to 0.19, incl 0.01
Nickel to 1.00, incl 0.03 over 0.19 to 0.25, incl 0.02
over 1.00 to 5.00, incl 0.07 over 0.25 to 0.35, incl 0.03
over 5.00 to 10.00, incl 0.10 over 0.35 to 0.45, incl 0.04
over 10.00 to 20.00, incl 0.15
over 20.00 to 30.00, incl 0.20 Tungsten to 1.00, incl 0.03
over 30.00 to 40.00, incl 0.25 over 1.00 to 2.00, incl 0.05
over 40.00 0.30 over 2.00 to 5.00, incl 0.07
over 5.00 to 10.00, incl 0.10
Molybdenum over 0.20 to 0.60, incl 0.03 over 10.00 to 20.00, incl 0.15
over 0.60 to 2.00, incl 0.05
over 2.00 to 7.00, incl 0.10 Vanadium to 0.50, incl 0.03
over 7.00 to 15.00, incl 0.15 over 0.50 to 1.50, incl 0.05
over 15.00 to 30.00, incl 0.20
Selenium all 0.03
Titanium to 1.00, incl 0.05
over 1.00 to 3.00, incl 0.07
over 3.00 0.10
A
Columbium (Cb) and niobium (Nb) are considered interchangeable names for element 41 in the periodic table and both names are acceptable for use.

TABLE 2 Permissible Variations in Size of Hot Finished Round

Wire Rods
Permissible Variations Out-of-
Specified Size, in. [mm] SpecifiedSize, in. [mm] Round,A in.
Over Under [mm]
Under 1⁄4 [6.35] 0.008 [0.20] 0.008 [0.20] 0.011 [0.28]
1⁄4 to 7⁄16 [6.35 to 10] 0.006 [0.15] 0.006 [0.15] 0.009 [0.23]
Over 7⁄16 to 5⁄8 [10 to 16] 0.007 [0.18] 0.007 [0.18] 0.010 [0.25]
Over 5⁄8 to 7⁄8 [16 to 22] 0.008 [0.20] 0.008 [0.20] 0.012 [0.30]
Over 7⁄8 to 1-1⁄8 [22 to 28] 0.010 [0.25] 0.010 [0.25] 0.015 [0.38]
Over 1-1⁄8 to 1-3⁄8 [28 to 34] 0.012 [0.30] 0.012 [0.30] 0.018 [0.45]
A
Out-of-round is the difference between the maximum and minimum diameters of
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TABLE 3 Permissible Variations in Diameter and Out-of-round for 9.3 If any test specimen shows imperfections that may affect
Round WireA,B,C,D the test results, it may be discarded and another specimen
Diameter Tolerances, in. [mm] substituted.
Specified Diameter, in. [mm]
Over Under
1.000 [25.00] and over 0.0025 [0.06] 0.0025 [0.06]
9.4 If the results of any test lot are not in conformance with
Under 1.000 to 0.500 [25.00 to 13.00] 0.002 [0.05] 0.002 [0.05] the requirements of this specification and the applicable
Under 0.5000 to 0.3125 [13.00 to 8.00], incl 0.0015 [0.04] 0.0015 [0.04] product specification, a retest sample of two specimens may be
Under 0.3125 to 0.0440 [8.00 to 1.00], incl 0.001 [0.03] 0.001 [0.03]
Under 0.0440 to 0.0330 [1.00 to 0.80], incl 0.0008 [0.02] 0.0008 [0.02]
tested to replace each failed specimen of the original sample. If
Under 0.0330 to 0.0240 [0.80 to 0.60], incl 0.0005 [0.015] 0.0005 [0.015] one of the retest specimens fails, the lot shall be rejected.
Under 0.0240 to 0.0120 [0.60 to 0.30], incl 0.0004 [0.010] 0.0004 [0.010]
Under 0.0120 to 0.0080 [0.30 to 0.20], incl 0.0003 [0.008] 0.0003 [0.008] 10. Retreatment
Under 0.0080 to 0.0048 [0.20 to 0.12], incl 0.0002 [0.005] 0.0002 [0.005]
Under 0.0048 to 0.0030 [0.12 to 0.08], incl 0.0001 [0.003] 0.0001 [0.003] 10.1 Where failure of any lot is due to inadequate heat
A
The maximum out-of-round for round wire is one half of the total size tolerance treatment, the material may be reheat treated and resubmitted
given in this table. for test.
B
When it is necessary to heat treat or heat treat and pickle after cold finishing, size
tolerances are double those shown above for sizes 0.024 in. [0.60 mm] and over.
C
Size tolerances have not been evolved for wire produced by cold rolling. 11. Test Methods
D
These tolerances apply to small diameter straightened and cut wire (sizes below
approximately 1⁄16 in.). Refer to Table 5 in Specification A484/A484M for bars 11.1 The properties enumerated in applicable specifications
(greater than approximately 1⁄16 in.). shall be determined in accordance with the following ASTM
methods:
11.1.1 Chemical Analysis—Test Methods, Practices, and
TABLE 4 Permissible Variations in Size for Drawn Wire in Terminology A751.
Hexagons, Octagons, and SquaresA
11.1.2 Tension Test—Test Methods and Definitions A370.
Size Tolerance, in. [mm]
Specified SizeB in. [mm] 11.1.3 Intergranular Corrosion (when required)—Practice
Over Under
E of Practices A262.
1.000 [25.00] and over 0 0.005 [0.12]
Under 1.000 to 0.500 [25.00 to 13.00], incl. 0 0.004 [0.10] 11.1.4 Grain Size (when required)—Test Methods E112.
Under 1⁄2 to 5⁄16 [13.00 to 8.00], incl 0 0.003 [0.08]
Under 5⁄16 to 1⁄8 [8.00 to 3.00], incl 0 0.002 [0.05] 12. Inspection
A
When it is necessary to heat treat or heat treat and pickle after cold finishing, size
tolerances are double those shown above.
12.1 For Civilian Procurement—Inspection of the material
B
Distance across flats. shall be as agreed upon between the purchaser and the supplier
as part of the purchase contract.
12.2 For Government Procurement—Unless otherwise
TABLE 5 Permissible Variations in Thickness and Width for Flat
Wire specified in the contract or purchase order: (1) the seller is
responsible for the performance of all inspection and test
Permissible Variations in Width, Over and
Under, in. [mm]A requirements in this specification, (2) the seller may use his
Width, in. [mm] For Thicknesses For Thicknesses own or other suitable facilities for the performance of the
1⁄4 in. [6.5 mm] Over inspection and testing, and (3) the purchaser shall have the
and Under 1⁄4 in. [6.5 mm]
right to perform any of the inspection and tests set forth in this
1⁄16 to 3⁄8 [1.50 to 9.0] 0.005 [0.12] 0.005 [0.12] specification. The manufacturer shall afford the purchaser’s
Over 3⁄8 to 1.0 [9.0 to 25.00] 0.004 [0.10] 0.004 [0.10]
Over 1.0 [25.00] 0.006 [0.15] 0.004 [0.10] inspector all reasonable facilities necessary to satisfy him that
Permissible Variations the material is being furnished in accordance with the inspec-
Thickness, in. [mm] in Thickness, Over and Under,
in. [mm]A
tion. Inspection by the purchaser shall not interfere unneces-
Up to 0.029 [0.70], incl 0.001 [0.03] sarily with the manufacturer.
Over 0.029 to 0.035 [1.70 to 1.00], incl 0.0015 [0.04]
Over 0.035 [1.00] 0.002 [0.05] 13. Rejection and Rehearing
A
When it is necessary to heat treat or heat treat and pickle after cold finishing, size
tolerances are double those shown in the table. 13.1 Material that fails to conform to the requirements of
this specification may be rejected. Rejection should be reported
to the producer or supplier promptly, preferably in writing. In
case of dissatisfaction with the results of the test, the producer
9. Number of Tests and Retests
or supplier may make claim for a rehearing.
9.1 Unless otherwise specified in the product specification,
one sample per heat shall be selected for chemical analysis and 14. Certification
one mechanical test sample shall be selected from each lot of 14.1 A report of the results of all tests required by the
wire. All tests shall conform to the chemical and mechanical product specification shall be supplied to the purchaser. This
requirements of the material specification. material test report shall reference the product specification
9.2 One intergranular corrosion test, when required, and one designation and year date indicating that the material was
grain size test, when required, shall be made from each lot. It manufactured, sampled, tested, and inspected in accordance
is often convenient to obtain test material from the specimen with requirements of the product specification and has been
selected for mechanical testing. found to meet those requirements. The material test report shall

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report the melting process when the purchase order requires material to the purchaser, the organization supplying the
either a specific type of melting or requires that the melting finished material shall provide to the purchaser a printed form
process used is to be reported. of the original test report or shall retransmit the test report by
14.1.1 The report shall indicate the type of steel. If certify- EDI to the purchaser. In either case, the test report shall be
ing that the material conforms to the requirements for more complete with the full identification of the original manufac-
than one type of steel, the manufacturer may indicate each type turer and with all data provided on the test report of the original
of steel on the report, or may issue a separate report for each manufacturer.
type of steel.
14.2 A signature is not required on the report. However, the 15. Identification of Material
document shall clearly identify the organization submitting the 15.1 For Civilian Procurement—Each lift, bundle, or box
report. Not withstanding the absence of a signature, the shall be marked using durable tags (metal, plastic, or equiva-
organization submitting the document is responsible for its lent) showing heat number, type, condition, product specifica-
content. tion number, and size.
14.3 A document printed from or used in electronic form 15.2 For U.S. Government Procurement—In addition to any
from an electronic data interchange (EDI) transmission shall be requirements specified in the contract or order, marking shall
regarded as having the same validity as a counterpart printed in be in accordance with MIL-STD-129 for military agencies and
the certifiers’ facility. The content of the EDI transmitted in accordance with Fed. Std. No. 123 for civil agencies.
document must meet the requirements of the invoked ASTM
standard(s) and conform to any existing EDI agreement be- 16. Preparation for Delivery
tween the purchaser and the supplier. Notwithstanding the 16.1 Unless otherwise specified, the wire shall be packaged
absence of a signature, the organization submitting the EDI and loaded in accordance with Practices A700.
transmission is responsible for the content of the report.
NOTE 1—The industry definition of EDI invoked herein is the 16.2 When specified in the contract or order, and for direct
computerto-computer exchange of business information in a standard procurement by or direct shipment to the Government, when
format such as ANSI ASC X12. Level A is specified, preservation, packaging, and packing shall
14.4 When finished material is supplied to a purchase order be in accordance with the Level A requirements of MIL-STD-
specifying the product specification, the organization supply- 163.
ing that material shall provide the purchaser with a copy of the
original manufacturer’s test report. 17. Keywords
14.4.1 When the original manufacturer’s test report was 17.1 general delivery requirements; stainless steel wire;
provided by EDI to the organization supplying the finished stainless steel wire rods

ANNEX

(Mandatory Information)

A1. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF NEW MATERIALS

A1.1 New materials may be proposed for inclusion in A1.1.3 The application shall be accompanied by test data as
specifications referencing this specification subject to the required by the applicable specification. Test data from a
following conditions: minimum of three test lots, as defined by the specification, each
A1.1.1 Application for the addition of a new grade to a from a different heat, shall be furnished.
specification shall be made to the chairman of the subcommit- A1.1.4 The application shall provide recommendations for
tee which has jurisdiction over that specification. all requirements appearing in the applicable specification.
A1.1.2 The application shall be accompanied by a statement
from at least one user indicating that there is a need for the new A1.1.5 The application shall state whether the new grade is
grade to be included in the applicable specification. covered by patent.

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APPENDIXES

(Nonmandatory Information)

X1. RATIONALE REGARDING DEFINITION OF LOT FOR MECHANICAL PROPERTIES AND CORROSION TESTING

X1.1 It is generally recognized that material described as a X1.2.5 Further, it would be expected that grouped loads be
lot must be “produced under the same processing conditions,” handled within a relatively short time period, and that hardness
which means the same manufacturing order number, same size, testing be performed on at least one sample per charge.
same heat, same heat treating procedure, and same subsequent
X1.3 The old definition of a lot for mechanical testing based
processing. Under those conditions, single samples can be
on simply the words “same size, heat, and heat treatment
selected to be representative of the total lot, with at least one
charge in a batch furnace” assumes that heat treating is the only
sample for each 20 000 pounds of material.
process affecting properties. This kind of definition ignores the
X1.2 Following the principle described in X1.1 generally effects of other processing, prior to and subsequent to heat
requires that the producer control each of several furnace loads treating. Moreover, it assumes that each heat treat batch will be
constituting the same lot so that uniform and unique rather than reproducible. In reality, heat
treating is a process which can be controlled easily throughout
X1.2.1 Set point temperature and process tolerance match, a batch and from batch to batch, with the net result that
multiple batches can be considered part of a single lot if
X1.2.2 Time at temperature for all thermal treatment shall
equipment and processing parameters meet the mandates of
match within 10 %,
X1.1 and X1.2.
X1.2.3 All furnaces used be similar in size and meet the
X1.4 The sampling specified for mechanical properties is
uniformity requirements of a documented furnace quality
not a statistical sampling plan. Therefore, it provides only
assurance program, and
typical data. Assurance of uniformity within the lot can be
X1.2.4 The quench systems are the same with respect to obtained only by the producer adequately controlling the
volume, type of quenchant, and circulation rate. processing parameters.

X2. BAR CODING

X2.1 Bar coding to identify steel is not specifically ad- steel products and proposes that this bar coding standard be
dressed in Committee A01 specifications. Committee A01 considered as a possible auxiliary method of identification.
endorses the AIAG Bar Code Standard for primary metals for

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(A555/A555M – 16) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved March 1, 2020.)

(1) Revised Section 14 on certification.

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