Designation: A 510M – 00

METRIC

Standard Specification for

General Requirements for Wire Rods and Coarse Round
Wire, Carbon Steel [Metric]1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A 510M; 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.

1. Scope AIAG B-5 02.00 Primary Metals Identification Tag Appli-

1.1 This specification covers general requirements for car- cation Standard9
bon steel wire rods and uncoated coarse round wire in coils or 3. Terminology
straightened and cut lengths.
1.2 In case of conflict, the requirements in the purchase 3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
order, on the drawing, in the individual specification, and 3.1.1 carbon steel—steel is considered to be carbon steel
in this general specification shall prevail in the sequence when no minimum content is specified or required for alumi-
named. num, chromium, cobalt, columbium, molybdenum, nickel,
titanium, tungsten, vanadium, or zirconium, or any other
NOTE 1—This metric specification is equivalent to Specification A 510, element added to obtain a desired alloying effect; when the
and is compatible in technical content.
specified minimum for copper does not exceed 0.40 %; or
2. Referenced Documents when the maximum content specified for any of the following
elements does not exceed these percentages: manganese 1.65,
2.1 ASTM Standards:
silicon 0.60, or copper 0.60.
A 370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing
3.1.2 Discussion— In all carbon steels small quantities of
of Steel Products2
certain unspecified and unrequired residual elements (such as
A 700 Practices for Packaging, Marking, and Loading
copper, nickel, molybdenum, chromium, etc.) unavoidably
Methods for Steel Products for Domestic Shipment3
retained from raw materials are sometimes found. These
E 29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
elements are considered as incidental and are not normally
Determine Conformance with Specifications4
determined or reported.
E 30 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Steel, Cast
Elements (such as sulfur and lead) may be specified to
Iron, Open-Hearth Iron, and Wrought Iron5
improve machinability of carbon steels.
E 112 Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size6
3.1.3 coarse round wire—from 0.90 to 25 mm in diameter,
E 527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys (UNS)7
inclusive, wire produced from hot-rolled wire rods or hot-
2.2 Society of Automotive Engineers Standard:8
rolled coiled rounds by one or more cold reductions primarily
J 1086 Numbering Metals and Alloys
for the purpose of obtaining a desired size with dimensional
2.3 AIAG Standard:
accuracy, surface finish, and mechanical properties. By varying
the amount of cold reduction and other wire mill practices,
including thermal treatment, a wide diversity of mechanical
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A-1 on Steel, properties and finishes are made available. Suggested wire
Stainless Steel, and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee diameters are shown in Table 1.
A01.03 on Steel Rod and Wire. 3.1.4 straightened and cut wire—wire produced from coils
Current edition approved March 10, 2000. Published May 2000. Originally
published as A 510M – 77. Last previous edition A 510M – 96.
of wire by means of special machinery that straightens the wire
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.03. and cuts it to a specified length.
3
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.05. 3.1.5 Discussion—The straightening operation may alter
4
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 14.02. the mechanical properties of the wire, especially the tensile
5
Discontinued—See 1994 Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 03.05.
6
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 03.01. strength. The straightening operation may also induce changes
7
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.01.
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TABLE 1 Suggested Diameters for Steel Wire, mm 4.1.1 Quantity (kilograms or megagrams),
4.1.2 Name of material (wire rods),
0.90 6.0 4.1.3 Diameter (Table 2),
1.00 6.5
1.10 7.0 4.1.4 Chemical composition grade number (Table 3, Table
1.20 7.5 4, Table 5, and Table 6),
1.30 8.0 4.1.5 Packaging,
1.40 8.5
1.60 9.0 4.1.6 ASTM designation and date of issue, and
1.80 9.5 4.1.7 Special requirements, if any_____.
2.0 10.0
2.1 11.0 NOTE 2—A typical ordering description is as follows: 50 000 kg Steel
2.2 12.0 Wire Rods, 5.5 mm, Grade G10100 in approximately 600-kg Coils to
2.4 13.0 ASTM A 510M-XX.
2.5 14.0
2.6 15.0 4.2 Orders for coarse round wire under this specification
2.8 16.0 shall include the following information:
3.0 17.0
3.2 18.0 4.2.1 Quantity (kilograms or pieces),
3.5 19.0 4.2.2 Name of material (uncoated carbon steel wire),
3.8 20.0 4.2.3 Diameter (Table 1),
4.0 21.0
4.2 22.0 4.2.4 Length (straightened and cut only),
4.5 23.0 4.2.5 Chemical composition (Table 3, Table 4, Table 5, and
4.8 24.0
5.0 25.0
Table 6),
5.5 4.2.6 Packaging,
4.2.7 ASTM designation and date of issue, and
4.2.8 Special requirements, if any.
in the diameter of the wire. The extent of the changes in the NOTE 3—A typical ordering description is as follows: 15 000 kg
properties of the wire after cold straightening depends upon the Uncoated Carbon Steel Wire, 3.8 mm diameter, Grade G10080 in 1000-kg
kind of wire and also on the normal variation in the adjust- Coils on Tubular Carriers, to ASTM A 510M-XX, or
2500 Pieces, Carbon Steel Wire, 9.5 mm diameter, Straightened and Cut,
ments of the straightening equipment. It is therefore not 0.76 m, Grade G10500, in 25-Piece Bundles on Pallets to ASTM A
possible to forecast the properties of straightened and cut wire. 510M-XX.
Each kind of wire needs individual consideration. In most
cases, the application of straightened and cut wire is not 5. Manufacture
seriously influenced by these changes. 5.1 The steel may be made by any commercially accepted
3.1.6 wire rods—rods that are hot rolled from billets to an steel making process. The steel may be either ingot cast or
approximately round cross section and into coils of one strand cast.
continuous length. Rods are not comparable to hot-rolled bars
in accuracy of cross section or surface finish and as a 6. Chemical Composition
semi-finished product are intended primarily for the manufac- 6.1 The chemical composition for steel under this specifi-
ture of wire. cation shall conform to the requirements set forth in the
3.1.7 Discussion—Table 2 shows the nominal diameter for purchase order. Chemical compositions are specified by ranges
hot-rolled wire rods. Sizes are shown in 0.5-mm increments or limits for carbon and other elements. The grades commonly
from 5.5 to 19 mm. specified for carbon steel wire rods and coarse round wire are
shown in Table 3, Table 4, Table 5, and Table 6.
4. Ordering Information 6.2 Cast or Heat Analysis—An analysis of each heat shall
4.1 Orders for hot-rolled wire rods under this specification be made by the producer to determine the percentage of the
should include the following information: elements specified. The analysis shall be made from a test
sample, preferably taken during the pouring of the heat. The
chemical composition thus determined shall be reported, if
TABLE 2 Sizes of Wire Rods, mm required, to the purchaser or his representative.
6.3 Product Analysis—A product analysis may be made by
5.5 12.5
6 13 the purchaser. The analysis is not used for a duplicate analysis
6.5 13.5 to confirm a previous result. The purpose of the product
7 14 analysis is to verify that the chemical composition is within
7.5 14.5
8 15 specified limits for each element, including applicable permis-
8.5 15.5 sible variations in product analysis. The results of analyses
9 16 taken from different pieces of a heat may differ within
9.5 16.5
10 17 permissible limits from each other and from the heat analysis.
10.5 17.5 Table 7 shows the permissible variations for product analysis
11 18 of carbon steel. The results of the product analysis, except lead,
11.5 18.5
12 19 shall not vary both above and below the permissible limits.
6.3.1 Rimmed or capped steels are characterized by a lack

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TABLE 3 Nonresulfurized Carbon Steel Cast or Heat Chemical Ranges and Limits

NOTE 1—Silicon—When silicon is required the following ranges and limits are commonly used for nonresulfurized carbon steels: 0.10 max %, 0.07
to 0.15 %, 0.10 to 0.20 %, 0.15 to 0.35 %, 0.20 to 0.40 %, or 0.30 to 0.60 %.
NOTE 2—Copper—When required, copper is specified as an added element.
NOTE 3—Lead—When lead is required as an added element, a range from 0.15 to 0.35 % is specified. Such a steel is identified by inserting the letter
“L” between the second and third numerals of the grade number, for example, 10L18.
NOTE 4—Boron Addition to Improve Hardenability—Standard killed carbon steels, which are fine grain, may be produced with a boron addition to
improve hardenability. Such steels are produced to a range of 0.0005 to 0.003 % boron. These steels are identified by inserting the letter “B” between
the second and third numerals of the grade number, for example, 10B46. The UNS designation is also modified by changing the last digit to “1” to indicate
boron, for example, G 10461.
NOTE 5—Boron Additions to Control Strain-Ageing Behavior—Intentional additions of Boron to low carbon steels for the purpose of controlling
strain-ageing behavior during wire drawing is permissible only with the agreement of the purchaser. In such cases, the Boron content shall be reported
in either a material test report or certification.

Chemical Composition Limits, %

UNS
Grade No. Carbon Manganese Phosphorus, Sulfur, max SAE No.
DesignationA
max
G 10050 1005 0.06 max 0.35 max 0.040 0.050 1005
G 10060 1006 0.08 max 0.25 to 0.40 0.040 0.050 1006
G 10080 1008 0.10 max 0.30 to 0.50 0.040 0.050 1008
G 10100 1010 0.08 to 0.13 0.30 to 0.60 0.040 0.050 1010
G 10110 1011 0.08 to 0.13 0.60 to 0.90 0.040 0.050 1011
G 10120 1012 0.10 to 0.15 0.30 to 0.60 0.040 0.050 1012
G 10130 1013 0.11 to 0.16 0.50 to 0.80 0.040 0.050 1013
G 10150 1015 0.13 to 0.18 0.30 to 0.60 0.040 0.050 1015
G 10160 1016 0.13 to 0.18 0.60 to 0.90 0.040 0.050 1016
G 10170 1017 0.15 to 0.20 0.30 to 0.60 0.040 0.050 1017
G 10180 1018 0.15 to 0.20 0.60 to 0.90 0.040 0.050 1018
G 10190 1019 0.15 to 0.20 0.70 to 1.00 0.040 0.050 1019
G 10200 1020 0.18 to 0.23 0.30 to 0.60 0.040 0.050 1020
G 10210 1021 0.18 to 0.23 0.60 to 0.90 0.040 0.050 1021
G 10220 1022 0.18 to 0.23 0.70 to 1.00 0.040 0.050 1022
G 10230 1023 0.20 to 0.25 0.30 to 0.60 0.040 0.050 1023
G 10250 1025 0.22 to 0.28 0.30 to 0.60 0.040 0.050 1025
G 10260 1026 0.22 to 0.28 0.60 to 0.90 0.040 0.050 1026
G 10290 1029 0.25 to 0.31 0.60 to 0.90 0.040 0.050 1029
G 10300 1030 0.28 to 0.34 0.60 to 0.90 0.040 0.050 1030
G 10340 1034 0.32 to 0.38 0.50 to 0.80 0.040 0.050 ...
G 10350 1035 0.32 to 0.38 0.60 to 0.90 0.040 0.050 1035
G 10370 1037 0.32 to 0.38 0.70 to 1.00 0.040 0.050 1037
G 10380 1038 0.35 to 0.42 0.60 to 0.90 0.040 0.050 1038
G 10390 1039 0.37 to 0.44 0.70 to 1.00 0.040 0.050 1039
G 10400 1040 0.37 to 0.44 0.60 to 0.90 0.040 0.050 1040
G 10420 1042 0.40 to 0.47 0.60 to 0.90 0.040 0.050 1042
G 10430 1043 0.40 to 0.47 0.70 to 1.00 0.040 0.050 1043
G 10440 1044 0.43 to 0.50 0.30 to 0.60 0.040 0.050 1044
G 10450 1045 0.43 to 0.50 0.60 to 0.90 0.040 0.050 1045
G 10460 1046 0.43 to 0.50 0.70 to 1.00 0.040 0.050 1046
G 10490 1049 0.46 to 0.53 0.60 to 0.90 0.040 0.050 1049
G 10500 1050 0.48 to 0.55 0.60 to 0.90 0.040 0.050 1050
G 10530 1053 0.48 to 0.55 0.70 to 1.00 0.040 0.050 1053
G 10550 1055 0.50 to 0.60 0.60 to 0.90 0.040 0.050 1055
G 10590 1059 0.55 to 0.65 0.50 to 0.80 0.040 0.050 1059
G 10600 1060 0.55 to 0.65 0.60 to 0.90 0.040 0.050 1060
G 10640 1064 0.60 to 0.70 0.50 to 0.80 0.040 0.050 1064
G 10650 1065 0.60 to 0.70 0.60 to 0.90 0.040 0.050 1065
G 10690 1069 0.65 to 0.75 0.40 to 0.70 0.040 0.050 1069
G 10700 1070 0.65 to 0.75 0.60 to 0.90 0.040 0.050 1070
G 10740 1074 0.70 to 0.80 0.50 to 0.80 0.040 0.050 1074
G 10750 1075 0.70 to 0.80 0.40 to 0.70 0.040 0.050 1075
G 10780 1078 0.72 to 0.85 0.30 to 0.60 0.040 0.050 1078
G 10800 1080 0.75 to 0.88 0.60 to 0.90 0.040 0.050 1080
G 10840 1084 0.80 to 0.93 0.60 to 0.90 0.040 0.050 1084
G 10850 1085 0.80 to 0.93 0.70 to 1.00 0.040 0.050 1085
G 10860 1086 0.80 to 0.93 0.30 to 0.50 0.040 0.050 1086
G 10900 1090 0.85 to 0.98 0.60 to 0.90 0.040 0.050 1090
G 10950 1095 0.90 to 1.03 0.30 to 0.50 0.040 0.050 1095
A
Designation established in accordance with Practice E 527 and SAE J 1086.

of uniformity in their chemical composition, especially for the 6.3.2 Because of the degree to which phosphorus and sulfur
elements carbon, phosphorus, and sulfur, and for this reason segregate, product analysis for these elements is not techno-
product analysis is not technologically appropriate for these logically appropriate for rephosphorized or resulfurized steels,
elements unless misapplication is clearly indicated. or both, unless misapplication is clearly indicated.

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TABLE 4 Nonresulfurized Carbon Steel, High Manganese, Cast or Heat Chemical Ranges and Limits

NOTE 1—Silicon—When silicon is required the following ranges and limits are commonly used for nonresulfurized carbon steels: 0.10 max %, 0.07
to 0.15 %, 0.10 to 0.20 %, 0.15 to 0.35 %, 0.20 to 0.40 %, or 0.30 to 0.60 %.
NOTE 2—Copper—When required, copper is specified as an added element.
NOTE 3—Lead—When lead is required as an added element a range from 0.15 to 0.35 % is specified. Such a steel is identified by inserting the letter
“L’’ between the second and third numerals of the grade number, for example, 15L18.

Grade No. Chemical Composition Limits, %

UNS
Carbon Manganese Phosphorus, Sulfur, SAE No.
DesignationA
max max
G 15130 1513 0.10 to 0.16 1.10 to 1.40 0.040 0.050 1513
G 15180 1518 0.15 to 0.21 1.10 to 1.40 0.040 0.050 1518
G 15220 1522 0.18 to 0.24 1.10 to 1.40 0.040 0.050 1522
G 15240 1524B 0.19 to 0.25 1.35 to 1.65 0.040 0.050 1524
G 15250 1525 0.23 to 0.29 0.80 to 1.10 0.040 0.050 1525
G 15260 1526 0.22 to 0.29 1.10 to 1.40 0.040 0.050 1526
G 15270 1527B 0.22 to 0.29 1.20 to 1.50 0.040 0.050 1527
G 15360 1536B 0.30 to 0.37 1.20 to 1.50 0.040 0.050 1536
G 15410 1541B 0.36 to 0.44 1.35 to 1.65 0.040 0.050 1541
G 15470 1547 0.43 to 0.51 1.35 to 1.65 0.040 0.050 1547
G 15480 1548B 0.44 to 0.52 1.10 to 1.40 0.040 0.050 1548
G 15510 1551B 0.45 to 0.56 0.85 to 1.15 0.040 0.050 1551
G 15520 1552B 0.47 to 0.55 1.20 to 1.50 0.040 0.050 1552
G 15610 1561B 0.55 to 0.65 0.75 to 1.05 0.040 0.050 1561
G 15660 1566B 0.60 to 0.71 0.85 to 1.15 0.040 0.050 1566
G 15720 1572B 0.65 to 0.76 1.00 to 1.30 0.040 0.050 1572
A
Designation established in accordance with Practice E 527 and SAE J 1086.
B
These grades were formerly designated as 10XX steels.

TABLE 5 Resulfurized Carbon Steels, Cast or Heat Chemical Ranges and Limits

NOTE 1—Silicon—When silicon is required, the following ranges and limits are commonly used: Up to 1110, incl, 0.10 max %, 1116 and over, 0.10
max %, 0.10 to 0.20 %, or 0.15 to 0.35 %.
NOTE 2—Because of the degree to which sulfur segregates, products analysis for sulfur in resulfurized carbon steel is not technologically appropriate
unless misapplication is clearly indicated.

Chemical Composition Limits, %

UNS
Grade No. Carbon Manganese Phosphorus, Sulfur SAE No.
DesignationA
max
G 11080 1108 0.08 to 0.13 0.50 to 0.80 0.040 0.08 to 0.13 1108
G 11090 1109 0.08 to 0.13 0.60 to 0.90 0.040 0.08 to 0.13 1109
G 11100 1110 0.08 to 0.13 0.30 to 0.60 0.040 0.08 to 0.13 1110
G 11160 1116 0.14 to 0.20 1.10 to 1.40 0.040 0.16 to 0.23 1116
G 11170 1117 0.14 to 0.20 1.00 to 1.30 0.040 0.08 to 0.13 1117
G 11180 1118 0.14 to 0.20 1.30 to 1.60 0.040 0.08 to 0.13 1118
G 11190 1119 0.14 to 0.20 1.00 to 1.30 0.040 0.24 to 0.33 1119
G 11320 1132 0.27 to 0.34 1.35 to 1.65 0.040 0.08 to 0.13 1132
G 11370 1137 0.32 to 0.39 1.35 to 1.65 0.040 0.08 to 0.13 1137
G 11390 1139 0.35 to 0.43 1.35 to 1.65 0.040 0.13 to 0.20 1139
G 11400 1140 0.37 to 0.44 0.70 to 1.10 0.040 0.08 to 0.13 1140
G 11410 1141 0.37 to 0.45 1.35 to 1.65 0.040 0.08 to 0.13 1141
G 11440 1144 0.40 to 0.48 1.35 to 1.65 0.040 0.24 to 0.33 1144
G 11450 1145 0.42 to 0.49 0.70 to 1.00 0.040 0.04 to 0.07 1145
G 11460 1146 0.42 to 0.49 0.70 to 1.00 0.040 0.08 to 0.13 1146
G 11510 1151 0.48 to 0.55 0.70 to 1.00 0.040 0.08 to 0.13 1151
A
Designation established in accordance with Practice E 527 and SAE J 1086.

6.3.3 The location at which chips for product analysis are product analysis, the samples should consist of pieces of the
obtained from the sample is important because of segregation. full cross section.
For rods and wire, chips must be taken by milling or machining 6.3.4 For referee purposes, Test Methods E 30 shall be used.
the full cross section of the sample.
6.3.3.1 Steel subjected to certain heat treating operations by 7. Metallurgical Structure
the purchaser may not give chemical analysis results that 7.1 Grain size, when specified, shall be determined in
properly represent its original composition. Therefore, pur- accordance with the requirements of Test Methods E 112.
chasers should analyze chips taken from the steel in the 7.2 Wire rods of the steel grades listed in Table 3, when
condition in which it is received from the producer. supplied in the “as-rolled’’ condition, shall not contain injuri-
6.3.3.2 When samples are returned to the producer for ous microconstituents such as untempered martensite.

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TABLE 6 Rephosphorized and Resulfurized Carbon Steel Cast or Heat Chemical Ranges and Limits

NOTE 1—It is not common practice to produce the 12XX series of steel to specified limits for silicon. Silicon impairs machineability.
NOTE 2—Because of the degree to which phosphorus and sulfur segregate, product analysis for phosphorus and sulfur in the 12XX series steel is not
technologically appropriate unless misapplication is clearly indicated.

Chemical Composition Limits, %

UNS Grade
Carbon, Manganese Phosphorus Sulfur Lead SAE No.
DesignationA No.
max
G 12110 1211 0.13 0.60 to 0.90 0.07 to 0.12 0.10 to 0.15 ... 1211
G 12120 1212 0.13 0.70 to 1.00 0.07 to 0.12 0.16 to 0.23 ... 1212
G 12130 1213 0.13 0.70 to 1.00 0.07 to 0.12 0.24 to 0.33 ... 1213
G 12150 1215 0.09 0.75 to 1.05 0.04 to 0.09 0.26 to 0.35 ... 1215
... 12L13 0.13 0.70 to 1.00 0.07 to 0.12 0.24 to 0.33 0.15 to 0.35 12L13
... 12L14 0.15 0.85 to 1.15 0.04 to 0.09 0.26 to 0.35 0.15 to 0.35 12L14
... 12L15 0.09 0.75 to 1.05 0.04 to 0.09 0.26 to 0.35 0.15 to 0.35 12L15
A
Designation established in accordance with Practice E 527 and SAE J 1086.

TABLE 7 Permissible Variations for Product Analysis of Carbon TABLE 8 Permissible Variation in Diameter for Wire Rod in Coils
Steel
NOTE 1—For purposes of determining conformance with this specifi-
cation, all specified limits in this table are absolute limits as defined in
Element Limit, or Max of Over Under
Specified Range, % Max Min
Practice E 29.
Limit, % Limit, %
Carbon 0.25 and under 0.02 0.02 Diameter of Permissible Permissible
over 0.25 to 0.55, incl 0.03 0.03 Rod, mm Variation, Plus Out-of-Round,
over 0.55 0.04 0.04 and Minus, mm mm
Manganese 0.90 and under 0.03 0.03 5.5 to 19 0.40 0.60
over 0.90 to 1.65, incl 0.06 0.06
Phosphorus to 0.040, incl 0.008 ...
Sulfur to 0.060, incl 0.008 ...
Silicon 0.35 and under 0.02 0.02 9.2 The diameter and out-of-roundness of the coarse round
over 0.35 to 0.60, incl 0.05 0.05
Copper A
under minimum only ... 0.02 wire and straightened and cut wire shall not vary from that
LeadB 0.15 to 0.35, incl 0.03 0.03 specified by more than that prescribed in Table 9.
A
Product analysis permissible variations for copper apply only when the amount 9.3 The length of straightened and cut wire shall not vary
of copper is specified or required. Copper bearing steels typically specify 0.20 % from that specified by more than that prescribed in Table 10.
min copper.
B
Product analysis permissible variations for lead apply only when the amount of
9.4 The burrs formed in cutting straightened and cut wire
lead is specified or required. A range from 0.15 to 0.35 % lead is normally specified shall not exceed the diameter specified by more than that
for leaded steels. prescribed in Table 11.
8. Mechanical Properties 10. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
8.1 The properties enumerated in individual specifications 10.1 The wire rod shall be free of detrimental surface
shall be determined in accordance with Test Methods and imperfections, tangles, and sharp kinks.
Definitions A 370. 10.1.1 Two or more rod coils may be welded together to
8.2 Because of the great variety in the kinds of wire and the produce a larger coil. The weld zone may not be as sound as the
extensive diversity of end uses, a number of formal mechanical original material. The mechanical properties existing in the
test procedures have been developed. These tests are used as
control tests by producers during the intermediate stages of TABLE 9 Permissible Variation in Diameter for Uncoated Coarse
wire processing, as well as for final testing of the finished Round Wire
product, and apply particularly to specification wire and wires
NOTE 1—For purposes of determining conformance with this specifi-
for specific applications. A number of these tests are further cation, all specified limits in this table are absolute limits as defined in
described in Supplement IV, Round Wire Products, of Test Practice E 29.
Methods and Definitions A 370. In Coils
8.3 Since the general utility of rods and wire requires
Diameter of Permissible Permissible
continuity of length, in the case of rods, tests are commonly Wire, mm Variation, Plus Out-of-Round,
made on samples taken from the ends of coils after removing and Minus, mm mm
two to three rings. In the case of wire, tests are commonly 0.90 to under 1.90 0.03 0.03
made on samples taken from the ends of coils, thereby not 1.90 to under 12.5 0.05 0.05
12.5 and over 0.08 0.08
impairing the usefulness of the whole coil.
Straightened and Cut
9. Dimensions, Mass, and Permissible Variations 0.90 to under 1.90 0.03 0.03
9.1 The diameter and out-of-roundness of the wire rod shall 1.90 to under 3.80 0.05 0.05
3.80 to under 12.5 0.08 0.08
not vary from that specified by more than that prescribed in 12.5 and over 0.10 0.10
Table 8.

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TABLE 10 Permissible Variation in Length for Straightened and rejection, however, it is frequently advisable to base final
Cut Wire decision on an actual trial of the material to determine whether
NOTE 1—For purposes of determining conformance with this specifi- or not it will do the job for which it is intended.
cation, all specified limits in this table are absolute limits as defined in
Practice E 29. 12. Inspection
12.1 The manufacturer shall afford the purchaser’s inspector
Cut Length, m Permissible Variations,
Plus and Minus, mm
all reasonable facilities necessary to satisfy him that the
material being produced and furnished is in accordance with
Under 1.0 1.6
1.0 to 4.0 2.4 this specification. Mill inspection by the purchaser shall not
Over 4.0 3.0 interfere unnecessarily with the manufacturer’s operations. All
tests and inspections shall be made at the place of manufacture,
unless otherwise agreed upon.
TABLE 11 Permissible Variation for Burrs for Straightened and
Cut Wire 13. Rejection and Rehearing
NOTE 1—For purposes of determining conformance with this specifi- 13.1 Any rejection based on tests made in accordance with
cation, all specified limits in this table are absolute limits as defined in this specification shall be reported to the producer within a
Practice E 29. reasonable length of time. The material must be adequately
protected and correctly identified in order that the producer
Diameter of Wire, mm Permissible Variations,
over Measured Diam-
may make a proper investigation.
eter, mm
Up to 3.0, incl 0.10
14. Certification
Over 3.0 to 6.5, incl 0.15 14.1 Upon request of the purchaser in the contract or order,
Over 6.5 to 12.5, incl 0.20
Over 12.5 0.25
a manufacturer’s certification that the material was manufac-
tured and tested in accordance with this specification together
with a report of the test results shall be furnished at the time of
weld material may differ from those in the unaffected base shipment.
metal. The weld may exceed the standard dimensional permis- 14.2 The certification shall include the specification num-
sible variations on the minus side and must be within the ber, year date of issue, and revision letter, if any.
permissible variations on the plus side.
10.2 The wire as received shall be smooth and substantially 15. Packaging and Package Marking
free from rust, shall not be kinked or improperly cast. No 15.1 A tag shall be securely attached to each coil or bundle
detrimental die marks or scratches may be present. Each coil and shall be marked with the size, ASTM specification number,
shall be one continuous length of wire. Welds made during cold heat or cast number, grade number, and name or mark of the
drawing are permitted. manufacturer.
10.3 The straightened and cut wire shall be substantially 15.2 When specified in the purchase order, packaging,
straight and not be kinked or show excessive spiral marking. marking, and loading for shipments shall be in accordance with
those procedures recommended by Practices A 700.
11. Number of Tests and Retests 15.3 Bar Coding—In addition to the previously-stated
11.1 The difficulties in obtaining truly representative identification requirements, bar coding is acceptable as a
samples of wire rod and coarse round wire without destroying supplementary identification method. Bar coding should be
the usefulness of the coil of wire account for the generally consistent with AIAG B-5 02.00, Primary Metals Identification
accepted practice of allowing retests for mechanical tests and Tag Application. The bar code may be applied to a substantially
surface examination. An additional test piece is cut from each affixed tag.
end of the coil from which the original sample was taken. A
portion of the coil may be discarded prior to cutting the sample 16. Keywords
for retest. If any of the retests fail to comply with the 16.1 carbon; coarse round wire; general; metric; straight-
requirements, the coil of wire may be rejected. Before final ened and cut; weld; wire rods

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