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Designation: A 600 – 92a (Reapproved 2004)

Standard Specification for

Tool Steel High Speed1

This standard is issued under the fixed designation A 600; 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 2.2   Military Standard:

1.1 This specification covers tungsten-type and MIL-STD-163 Steel Mill Products, Preparation for Ship-
molybdenum-type high-speed steels available as annealed, ment and Storage3
hot-rolled bars, forgings, plate, sheet, or strip, and annealed, 2.3   Federal Standards:
cold-finished bars or forgings used primarily in the fabrication Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)3
of tools. Fed. Std. No. 183 Continuous Identification Marking of 
1.2 Seven types of tungsten high-speed tool steels desig- Iron and Steel Products3
nated T1, T2, etc., seventeen types of molybdenum high-speed
3. Classification
tool steels designated M1, M2, etc., and two intermediate high 3.1 Material in accordance with this specification is classi-
speed steels designated as M50 and M52 are covered. Selection
will depend upon design, service conditions, and mechanical fied by chemical composition. Types correspond to respective
properties. AISI designations.
1.3 The term “high-speed steel” is described and its mini- 3.1.1 Types T1, T2, T4, T5, T6, T8, and T15 are character-
mum requirements are covered in the Annex. ized by a controlled high tungsten content along with other
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded alloying elements.
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are provided 3.1.2 Types M1, M2, M3, M4, M6, M7, M10, M30, M33,
for information only. M34, M36, M41, M42, M43, M44, M46, M47, M48, and M62
are characterized by a controlled high molybdenum content
2. Referenced Documents along with other alloying elements.
2.1   ASTM Standards:   2 3.1.3 Types M2, M3, and M10 are further classified accord-
A 370  Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing ing to carbon range. Type M3 is further classified according to
of Steel Products vanadium range.
A 388/A 388M   Practice for Ultrasonic Examination of  3.1.4 Types M50 and M52 are considered intermediate high
Heavy Steel Forgings speed steels in view of their lower total alloy content than the
A 561   Practice for Macroetch Testing of Tool Steel Bars standard types. These leaner alloy grades normally are limited
A 700   Practices for Packaging, Marking, and Loading to less severe service conditions.
Methods for Steel Products for Domestic Shipment
4. Ordering Information
E 3   Methods of Preparation of Metallographic Specimens
E 30   Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Steel, Cast 4.1 Orders for material under this specification shall include
Iron, Open-Hearth Iron, and Wrought Iron the following information, as required to describe adequately
E 45   Practice for Determining the Inclusion Content of  the desired material:
Steel 4.1.1 Name of material (high-speed tool steel),
E 59   Practice for Sampling Steel and Iron for Determination 4.1.2 Type,
of Chemical Composition 4.1.3 Shape (sheet, strip, plate, flat bar, round bar, square
bar, hexagon bar, octagon, special shapes),
4.1.4 Dimensions (thickness, width, diameter, length). (For
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coils, include the minimum inside diameter or inside diameter
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel,
Stainless Steel and Related Alloys , and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee range, the maximum outside diameter, and maximum or
A01.29 on Tool Steel. minimum coil weight if required. (Minimum coil weights are
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2004. Published Jan. 2005. Originally subject to negotiation.)),
approved in 1969. Last previous edition A 600 – 92a (1999).
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4.1.5 Finish (hot rolled, forged, blasted or pickled, cold latest issue of Method   E 59.   The chemical analysis of the
drawn, rough machined, ground, precision ground and pol- drilling chips shall be made in accordance with the latest issue
ished), of Methods E 30.  The chemical composition thus determined
4.1.6 Condition (annealed), shall not vary from the limits specified in  Table 1.
4.1.7 ASTM designation and date of issue, and
4.1.8 Special or supplementary requirements. 7.  Hardness Requirements  Hardness Requirements
7.1 Annealed hardness values when obtained in accordance
5. Materials and Manufacture
with the latest issue of Test Methods and Definitions  A 370
5.1 Unless otherwise specified, material covered by this shall not exceed the Brinell hardness values (or equivalent
specification shall be made by an electric melting process. Rockwell hardness values) specified in  Table 2.
7.2 Specimens for determination of minimum response to
6. Chemical Composition hardening shall be   1 ⁄ 4-in. (6.4-mm) thick disks cut so as to
6.1 An analysis of each heat of steel shall be made by the represent either the full cross-sectional area or that midway
manufacturer to determine the percentage of the elements between the center and outer surface of the material. If the
specified and these values shall conform to the requirements as material form or size does not lend itself to accurate hardness
to chemical composition specified in  Table 1. If requested or determination on   1 ⁄ 4-in. thick cross-sectional disks, then longi-
required, the chemical composition shall be reported to the tudinal specimens may be used for hardness testing. Examples
purchaser or his representative. are round bars less than   1 ⁄ 2  in. (12.7 mm) in diameter; sheet;
6.2 Analysis may be made by the purchaser from finished and strip. In this case, the specimen shall be a minimum of 3
bars and forgings by machining off the entire cross section and in. (76.2 mm) in length, and parallel flats shall be ground on the
drilling parallel to the axis of the bar or forging at any point original mill surfaces. The specimens shall be heat treated in
midway between the center and surface in accordance with the two furnaces, one operating as a preheat furnace and the other

TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements, %A

UNS Type Carbon Manganese Phos- Sulfur C  Si li con Chromi um Vanadi um Tungsten Molybdenum Cobalt
Designa- phorus
tionB 
min max min max max max min max min max min max min max min max min max
Tungsten-Type High-Speed Steels
T12001 T1 0.65 0.80 0.10 0.40 0.03 0.03 0.20 0.40 3.75 4.50 0.90 1.30 17.25 18.75 . . . ... ... ...
T12002 T2 0.80 0.90 0.20 0.40 0.03 0.03 0.20 0.40 3.75 4.50 1.80 2.40 17.50 19.00 . . . 1.00 . . . ...
T12004 T4 0.70 0.80 0.10 0.40 0.03 0.03 0.20 0.40 3.75 4.50 0.80 1.20 17.50 19.00 0.40 1.00 4.25 5.75
T12005 T5 0.75 0.85 0.20 0.40 0.03 0.03 0.20 0.40 3.75 5.00 1.80 2.40 17.50 19.00 0.50 1.25 7.00 9.50
T12006 T6 0.75 0.85 0.20 0.40 0.03 0.03 0.20 0.40 4.00 4.75 1.50 2.10 18.50 21.00 0.40 1.00 11.00 13.00
T12008 T8 0.75 0.85 0.20 0.40 0.03 0.03 0.20 0.40 3.75 4.50 1.80 2.40 13.25 14.75 0.40 1.00 4.25 5.75
T12015 T 15 1.50 1.60 0.15 0.40 0.03 0.03 0.15 0.40 3.75 5.00 4.50 5.25 11.75 13.00 . . . 1.00 4.75 5.25
Molybdenum-Type High-Speed Steels
T11301 M1 0.78 0.88 0.15 0.40 0.03 0.03 0.20 0.50 3.50 4.00 1.00 1.35 1.40 2.10 8.20 9.20 ... ...
T11302 M 2 regular C 0.78 0.88 0.15 0.40 0.03 0.03 0.20 0.45 3.75 4.50 1.75 2.20 5.50 6.75 4.50 5.50 ... ...
high C 0.95 1.05 0.15 0.40 0.03 0.03 0.20 0.45 3.75 4.50 1.75 2.20 5.50 6.75 4.50 5.50 ... ...
T11313 M3 Class 1 1.00 1.10 0.15 0.40 0.03 0.03 0.20 0.45 3.75 4.50 2.25 2.75 5.00 6.75 4.75 6.50 ... ...
T11323 Class 2 1.15 1.25 0.15 0.40 0.03 0.03 0.20 0.45 3.75 4.50 2.75 3.25 5.00 6.75 4.75 6.50 ... ...
T11304 M4 1.25 1.40 0.15 0.40 0.03 0.03 0.20 0.45 3.75 4.75 3.75 4.50 5.25 6.50 4.25 5.50 ... ...
T11306 M 6 0.75 0.85 0.15 0.40 0.03 0.03 0.20 0.45 3.75 4.50 1.30 1.70 3.75 4.75 4.50 5.50 11.00 13.00
T11307 M7 0.97 1.05 0.15 0.40 0.03 0.03 0.20 0.55 3.50 4.00 1.75 2.25 1.40 2.10 8.20 9.20 ... ...
T11310 M10 regular C 0.84 0.94 0.10 0.40 0.03 0.03 0.20 0.45 3.75 4.50 1.80 2.20 ... ... 7.75 8.50 ... ...

high C 0.95 1.05 0.10 0.40 0.03 0.03 0.20 0.45 3.75 4.50 1.80 2.20 ... ... 7.75 8.50 . . . ...
T11330 M30 0.75 0.85 0.15 0.40 0.03 0.03 0.20 0.45 3.50 4.25 1.00 1.40 1.30 2.30 7.75 9.00 4.50 5.50
T11333 M 33 0.85 0.92 0.15 0.40 0.03 0.03 0.15 0.50 3.50 4.00 1.00 1.35 1.30 2.10 9.00 10.00 7.75 8.75
T11334 M34 0.85 0.92 0.15 0.40 0.03 0.03 0.20 0.45 3.50 4.00 1.90 2.30 1.40 2.10 7.75 9.20 7.75 8.75
T11336 M36 0.80 0.90 0.15 0.40 0.03 0.03 0.20 0.45 3.75 4.50 1.75 2.25 5.50 6.50 4.50 5.50 7.75 8.75
T11341 M41 1.05 1.15 0.20 0.60 0.03 0.03 0.15 0.50 3.75 4.50 1.75 2.25 6.25 7.00 3.25 4.25 4.75 5.75
T11342 M 42 1.05 1.15 0.15 0.40 0.03 0.03 0.15 0.65 3.50 4.25 0.95 1.35 1.15 1.85 9.00 10.00 7.75 8.75
T11343 M43 1.15 1.25 0.20 0.40 0.03 0.03 0.15 0.65 3.50 4.25 1.50 1.75 2.25 3.00 7.50 8.50 7.75 8.75
T11344 M 44 1.10 1.20 0.20 0.40 0.03 0.03 0.30 0.55 4.00 4.75 1.85 2.20 5.00 5.75 6.00 7.00 11.00 12.25
T11346 M46 1.22 1.30 0.20 0.40 0.03 0.03 0.40 0.65 3.70 4.20 3.00 3.30 1.90 2.20 8.00 8.50 7.80 8.80
T11347 M 47 1.05 1.15 0.15 0.40 0.03 0.03 0.20 0.45 3.50 4.00 1.15 1.35 1.30 1.80 9.25 10.00 4.75 5.25
... M48 1.42 1.52 0.15 0.40 0.03 0.07 0.15 0.40 3.50 4.00 2.75 3.25 9.50 10.50 4.75 5.50 8.00 10.00
... M62 1.25 1.35 0.15 0.40 0.03 0.07 0.15 0.40 3.50 4.00 1.80 2.10 5.75 6.50 10.00 11.00 . . . ...
Intermediate High Speed Steels
T11350 M50 0.78 0.88 0.15 0.45 0.03 0.03 0.20 0.60 3.75 4.50 0.80 1.25 ... ... 3.90 4.75 . . . ...
T11352 M52 0.85 0.95 0.15 0.45 0.03 0.03 0.20 0.60 3.50 4.30 1.65 2.25 0.75 1.50 4.00 4.90 . . . ...
A
Chemistry limits include product analysis tolerances. Unless otherwise specified, nickel plus copper equals 0.75 % max for all types.
B 
New designation established in accordance with Practice E 527 and SAE J 1086.
C 
Where specified, sulfur may be 0.06 to 0.15 % to improve machinability.

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TABLE 2 Maximum Brinell Hardness in Annealed or Cold Drawn 8. Macrostructure
Condition
8.1 The macrostructure of a specimen representing the
Type Annealed Cold Drawn Cold Drawn
BHN Annealed BHN BHN entire cross-sectional area in the annealed condition and
prepared in accordance with the latest issue of Practice A 561
M1 248 255 262
M2 (regular C) 248 255 262 shall exhibit a structure free of excessive porosity, slag, dirt, or
M2 (high C) 255 262 269 other nonmetallic inclusions, pipes, checks, cracks and other
M3, Class 1 and 255 262 269
injurious defects.
Class 2
M4 255 262 269 8.2 Macroetch severity levels for center porosity and ingot
M6 277 285 293 pattern, illustrated photographically in Practice A 561, shall not
M7 255 262 269
exceed the ratings specified in   Table 4   for the appropriate
M10 (regular C) 248 255 262
M10 (high C) 255 262 269 material size and composition.
M30 269 277 285
M33 269 277 285 9. Decarburization
M34 269 277 285
M36 269 277 285 9.1 Decarburization shall be determined on a specimen
M41 269 277 285 representing a cross section of the material and prepared in
M42 269 277 285
M43 269 297 285 accordance with the latest issue of Methods   E 3.   When
M44 285 293 302 examined at 203   or greater magnification, it shall not exceed
M46 269 277 285 the values given in  Tables 5-8   for the appropriate size and
M47 269 277 285
M48 311 321 331 shape of the material.
M50 248 255 262 9.2 Material ordered as drill rod, ground and polished,
M52 248 255 262
M62 285 293 302 centerless ground, ground finished, or machine finished flats
T1 255 262 269 and squares shall be free of scale and decarburization.
T2 255 262 269
T4 269 277 285 10. Permissible Variations in Dimensions
T5 285 293 302
T6 302 311 321 10.1 Permissible variations in dimensions shall not exceed
T8 255 262 269 the applicable limits stated in Tables 8-22, incl. Where out-of-
T15 277 285 293
round or square requirements are shown, they shall be deter-
mined as follows:
10.1.1   Out-of-Round — Difference between high and low
readings as determined by micrometers or other suitable
as a high-heat furnace. The furnaces may be either controlled
measuring instruments.
atmosphere or molten-salt bath. The austenitizing temperature
10.1.2  Out-of-Square—The amount required to be removed
ranges stipulated in Table 3  cover both furnace types.
from each edge in order to square the edge with the face as
7.2.1 After being austenitized for the proper time, the
samples may be oil quenched or quenched in molten salt plus determined with a square and suitable measuring instruments.
air cooling. When a salt quench is employed, its temperature 11. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
shall be 1050 to 1175°F (566 to 635°C) except for M3, M4, 11.1 High-speed tool steel shall be free of heavy scale, deep
M41, , M42,M43 , M46, M47, M48, M62, and T15, when it pitting, laps, porosity, injurious segregations, excessive non-
shall be 1000 to 1075°F (538 to 579°C). All samples shall be metallic inclusions, seams, cracks, checks, slivers, scale marks,
double tempered at 1025°F (552°C) for 2 h each cycle except dents, soft and hard spots, pipes, or any defects that would
for M0 and M52 which shall be given two tempering cycles of  detrimentally affect the suitability of the material, after re-
2 h each at 1000°F and M41, M42, M43, M44, M46, M47, moval of the recommended stock allowance. (See Tables 5-8)
M48, M62, and T15, which shall be given three tempering 11.2 Visual examination shall be made to ensure compliance
cycles of 2 h each at 1000°F. with the requirements for workmanship, finish, dimensions and
7.2.2 The hardness of the specimen after the specified heat tolerances, identification marking, and packaging.
treatment shall meet the minimum hardness value for the
particular type of steel shown in   Table 3.   Rockwell C tests 12. Sampling
should be used where possible but light-load tests may be 12.1 Unless otherwise specified, a lot shall consist of all
necessary on thin specimens. These tests should be specified by material submitted for inspection at the same time, of the same
agreement between seller and purchaser. The hardness value heat, type, finish, and size, and must conform to the provisions
shall be obtained in accordance with the latest issue of Test of this specification.
Methods and Definitions A 370 and shall be the average of at
least five readings taken in an area midway between the center 13. Inspection
and surface of the largest dimension of the cross-sectional 13.1 Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase
specimen or along the parallel surfaces of the longitudinal order, the supplier is responsible for the performance of all
specimen. The surface to be tested shall be ground sufficiently inspection requirements as specified herein. The supplier may
to remove any surface condition, scale, carburization, or utilize his own facilities or any other acceptable to the
decarburization which might affect readings. purchaser.

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TABLE 3 Heat-Treating Requirements

NOTE—The austenitizing temperatures are stipulated for the response to hardening test only. Other combinations of austenitizing and tempering
temperatures may be used for particular applications.
Class Preheat Temperature Austenitizing Temperature, °F (°C) A Tempering Temperature, Minimum
°F (°C) °F (°C)B  Hardness,
S al t B ath Controll ed At mosphere
Rockwell C
Furnace
M1 1350–1550 (732–843) 2185 (1196) 2205 (1207) 1025 (552) 64
M2 (regular C) 1350–1550 (732–843) 2220 (1216) 2240 (1227) 1025 (552) 64
M2 (high C) 1350–1550 (732–843) 2200 (1204) 2220 (1216) 1025 (552) 65
M3, Class 1 1350–1550 (732–843) 2200 (1204) 2220 (1216) 1025 (552) 64
M3, Class 2 1350–1550 (732–843) 2200 (1204) 2220 (1216) 1025 (552) 64
M4 1350–1550 (732–843) 2200 (1204) 2220 (1216) 1025 (552) 64
M6 1350–1550 (732–843) 2170 (1188) 2190 (1199) 1025 (552) 64
M7 1350–1550 (732–843) 2200 (1204) 2220 (1216) 1025 (552) 65
M10 (regular C) 1350–1550 (732–843) 2185 (1196) 2205 (1207) 1025 (552) 63
M10 (high C) 1350–1550 (732–843) 2185 (1196) 2205 (1207) 1025 (552) 64
M30 1350–1550 (732–843) 2200 (1204) 2220 (1216) 1025 (552) 64
M33 1350–1550 (732–843) 2200 (1204) 2220 (1216) 1025 (552) 65
M34 1350–1550 (732–843) 2200 (1204) 2220 (1216) 1025 (552) 64
M36 1350–1550 (732–843) 2200 (1204) 2220 (1216) 1025 (552) 64
M41 1350–1550 (732–843) 2175 (1190) 2195 (1202) 1000 (538) 66
M42 1350–1550 (732–843) 2150 (1177) 2170 (1188) 1000 (538) 66
M43 1350–1550 (732–843) 2150 (1177) 2170 (1188) 1000 (538) 66
M44 1350–1550 (732–843) 2170 (1188) 2190 (1199) 1000 (538) 66
M46 1350–1550 (732–843) 2200 (1204) 2220 (1216) 1000 (538) 66
M47 1350–1550 (732–843) 2175 (1190) 2195 (1202) 1000 (538) 66
M48 1350–1550 (732–843) 2175 (1190) 2195 (1202) 1000 (538) 66
M50 1350–1550 (732–843) 2020 (1104) 2040 (1116) 1000 (538) 61
M52 1350–1550 (732–843) 2125 (1163) 2145 (1174) 1000 (538) 63
M62 1350–1550 (732–843) 2175 (1190) 2195 (1202) 1000 (538) 66
T1 1500–1600 (816–871) 2330 (1277) 2350 (1288) 1025 (552) 63
T2 1500–1600 (816–871) 2330 (1277) 2350 (1288) 1025 (552) 63
T4 1500–1600 (816–871) 2330 (1277) 2350 (1288) 1025 (552) 63
T5 1500–1600 (816–871) 2330 (1277) 2350 (1288) 1025 (552) 63
T6 1500–1600 (816–871) 2330 (1277) 2350 (1288) 1025 (552) 63
T8 1500–1600 (816–871) 2330 (1277) 2350 (1288) 1025 (552) 63
T15 1500–1600 (816–871) 2240 (1227) 2260 (1238) 1000 (538) 65
A
Temperature limit shall be  6 10°F (65°C). If samples are austenitized in salt, the sample shall be immersed in the austenitizing salt bath for 5 min minimum. If
austenitized in a controlled atmosphere furnace, the sample shall be at the austenitizing temperature for 5 to 15 min. The time at temperature is the time after the sample
reaches the austenitizing temperature. This range in time is given because of the difficulty in determining when the sample reaches the austenitizing temperature in some
types of controlled atmosphere furnaces.
Quenching may be done in oil or molten salt.
B 
Tempers at 1025°F (552°C) are for 2 + 2 h. Tempers at 1000°F (538°C) are for 2 + 2 + 2 h.

TABLE 4 Macroetch Standards TABLE 5 Maximum Decarburization Limits RoundsA

Maximum Allowable RatingA
NOTE—The recommended minimum allowance for machining prior to
Bar Size, in. (mm) T Classification SteelsB  M Classification
heat treatment is 25 % greater than the maximum decarburization allowed.
Steels C 
Decarburization Limits per
Porosi ty Ingot Porosi ty Ingot
Specified Diameter, in. (mm) Side, in. (mm),
Pattern Pattern
Drawn Finish
Up to 2 (50.8), incl 31 ⁄ 2   5 3 5
Up to   1 ⁄ 2   (12.7), incl 0.013 (0.33)
Over 2 to 3 (50.8 to 76), 4 5 31 ⁄ 2   5 Over   1 ⁄ 2  to 1 (12.7 to 25.4), incl 0.025 (0.64)
incl
Over 1 to 2 (25.4 to 50.8), incl 0.038 (0.96)
Over 3 to 4 (76 to 102), 41 ⁄ 2   5 4 5
Over 2 to 3 (50.8 to 76), incl 0.050 (1.27)
incl
Over 3 to 4 (76 to 102), incl 0.070 (1.78)
Over 4 to 5 (102 to 127), 5 5 4 5
A
incl Rounds to be free of decarburization except drawn finish. Maximum decar-
Over 5 to 6 (127 to 152), 5 5 41 ⁄ 2   5 burization of drawn finish rounds to be in accordance with the table above.
incl
Over 6 (152) As negotiated between supplier and purchaser
A
Refer to macroetch photographs in Practice A 561.
B 
Types T1, T2, T4, T5, T6, T8, and T15. indicate the pieces from which samples will be selected.
C 
Types M1, M2, M3, M4, M6, M7, M10, M30, M33, M34, M36, M41, M42, M43, Otherwise the seller shall report to the purchaser, or his
M44, M46, M47, M48, M50, M52, and M62.
representative, the results of the chemical analysis and the
physical property tests made in accordance with this specifi-
13.2 When specified in the purchase order, the inspector cation.
representing the purchaser shall have access to the material 13.3 The purchaser may perform any of the inspections set
subject to inspection for the purpose of witnessing the selection forth in the specification on the as-received material where
of samples, preparation of test pieces, and performance of the such inspections are deemed necessary to assure that supplies
tests. For such tests, the inspector shall have the right to and services conform to the prescribed requirements.

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TABLE 6 Maximum Decarburization Limits
Hot Rolled Square and Flat Bars
Maximum Limit Per Side

NOTE—The recommended minimum allowance for machining prior to heat treatment is 25 % greater than the maximum decarburization allowed.

Specified Widths, in. (mm)

Over   1 ⁄ 2   to 1 Over 1 to 2 Over 2 to 3 Over 3 to 4 Over 4 to 5 Over 5 to 6 Over 6 to 7 Over 7 to 8 Over 8 to 9 Over 9 to 12
Specified Thickness, 0 to ½ (0 to (12.7 to (25.4 to (50.8 to 76), (76 to 102), (102 to 127), (127 to 152), (152 to 178), (178 to 203), (203 to 229), (229 to 304),
in. (mm) 12.7) incl. 25.4), incl 50.8), incl incl incl incl incl incl incl incl incl
0 to ½ (0 to 12.7), A0.020 (0.51) 0.020 (0.51) 0.024 (0.61) 0.028 (0.71) 0.032 (0.81) 0.036 (0.91) 0.040 (1.02) 0.044 (1.12) 0.048 (1.22) 0.048 (1.22) 0.048 (1.22)
incl B 0.020 (0.51) 0.026 (0.66) 0.032 (0.81) 0.038 (0.97) 0.044 (1.12) 0.054 (1.37) 0.062 (1.57) 0.066 (1.68) 0.078 (1.98) 0.082 (2.08) 0.096 (2.44)
Over ½ to 1 (12.7 to A ... 0.036 (0.91) 0.036 (0.91) 0.036 (0.91) 0.040 (1.02) 0.044 (1.12) 0.052 (1.32) 0.056 (1.42) 0.060 (1.52) 0.060 (1.52) 0.060 (1.52)
25.4), incl B ... 0.036 (0.91) 0.042 (1.07) 0.046 (1.17) 0.056 (1.42) 0.064 (1.63) 0.082 (2.08) 0.090 (2.29) 0.098 (2.49) 0.102 (2.59) 0.108 (2.74)
Over 1 to 2 (25.4 A ... ... 0.052 (1.32) 0.052 (1.32) 0.056 (1.42) 0.056 (1.42) 0.060 (1.52) 0.060 (1.52) 0.064 (1.63) 0.068 (1.73) 0.072 (1.83)
to 50.8), incl B ... ... 0.052 (1.32) 0.056 (1.42) 0.060 (1.52) 0.072 (1.83) 0.086 (2.18) 0.098 (2.49) 0.112 (2.84) 0.118 (3.00) 0.122 (3.10)
Over 2 to 3 (50.8 A ... ... ... 0.064 (1.63) 0.064 (1.63) 0.068 (1.73) 0.068 (1.73) 0.072 (1.83) 0.072 (1.83) 0.080 (2.03) 0.080 (2.03)
to 76), incl B ... ... ... 0.064 (1.63) 0.072 (1.83) 0.082 (2.08) 0.094 (2.39) 0.110 (2.79) 0.122 (3.10) 0.130 (3.30) 0.136 (3.45)
Over 3 to 4 (76 to A ... ... ... ... 0.080 ( 2.03) 0.080 (2.03) 0.086 (2.18) 0.092 (2.34) 0.094 (2.39) 0.100 (2.54) 0.100 (2.54)
to 102), incl B ... ... ... ... 0.080 ( 2.03) 0.090 (2.29) 0.100 (2.54) 0.120 (3.05) 0.132 (3.35) 0.132 (3.35) 0.150 (3.81)

14. Rejection Level A is specified, preservation, packaging, and loading shall

14.1 Unless otherwise specified, any rejection based on tests be in accordance with the Level A requirements of  MIL-STD-
made in accordance with this specification should be reported 163.
16.2   Package Marking:
to the seller within 30 days from the date of receipt of the
material. 16.2.1 Shipments shall be properly marked with the name or
14.2 Material that shows injurious defects subsequent to its brand of manufacturer, purchaser’s name and order number,
acceptance by the purchaser shall be rejected and the seller specification number (ASTM A 600), heat number, grade or
notified. type, and where appropriate, the size, length, and weight.
Unless otherwise specified, method of marking is at the option
15. Rehearing of the manufacturer.
15.1 Samples tested in accordance with this specification 16.2.2 When specified in the contract or order, and for direct
that represent rejected material shall be preserved for three procurement by or direct shipment to the government, marking
weeks from the date of the test report. In case of dissatisfaction for shipment, in addition to any requirements specified in the
with the results of the test, the seller may make claim for a contract or order, shall be in accordance with  MIL-STD-163
rehearing within that time. for military agencies, and in accordance with Fed. Std. No. 123
for civil agencies.
16. Packaging, Loading, and Package Marking 16.2.3 For government procurement by the Defense Supply
16.1   Packaging and Loading: Agency, steel shall be continuously marked for identification in
16.1.1 Unless otherwise specified, shipments shall be pack- accordance with Fed. Std. No. 183.
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16.1.2 When specified in the contract or order, and for direct 17. Keywords
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TABLE 7 Maximum Decarburization Limits
Forged Square and Flat Bars
Maximum Limit Per Side

NOTE—The recommended minimum allowance for machining prior to heat treatment is 25 % greater than the maximum decarburization allowed.

Specified Width, Inches (mm)

Specified Thickness, Over 1 to 2 Over 2 to 3 Over 3 to 4 Over 4 to 5 Over 5 to 6 Over 6 to 7 Over 7 to 8 Over 8 to 9 Over 9 to 12
in. (mm) (25.4 to 50.8), (50.8 to 76), (76 to 102), (102 to 127), (127 to 152), (152 to 178), (178 to 203), (203 to 229), (229 to 305),
incl incl incl incl incl incl incl incl incl
Over ½ to 1, (12.7 to A 0.038 (0.97) 0.042 (1.07) 0.048 (1.22) 0.052 (1.32) 0.056 (1.42) 0.062 (1.57) 0.066 (1.68) 0.072 (1.83) 0.080 (2.03)
25.4), incl B 0.048 (1.22) 0.056 (1.42) 0.070 (1.78) 0.080 (2.03) 0.094 (2.39) 0.110 (2.79) 0.132 (3.35) 0.132 (3.35) 0.132 (3.35)
Over 1 to 2, (25.4 to A 0.058 (1.47) 0.062 (1.57) 0.066 (1.68) 0.070 (1.78) 0.074 (1.88) 0.080 (2.03) 0.084 (2.13) 0.094 (2.39) 0.106 (2.69)
50.8), incl B 0.058 (1.47) 0.066 (1.68) 0.078 (1.98) 0.086 (2.18) 0.100 (2.54) 0.114 (2.90) 0.132 (3.35) 0.132 (3.35) 0.132 (3.35)
Over 2 to 3 (50.8 to A ... 0.080 (2.03) 0.084 (2.13) 0.088 (2.24) 0.092 (2.34) 0.098 (2.49) 0.106 (2.69) 0.114 (2.90) 0.126 (3.20)
76), incl B ... 0.080 (2.03) 0.092 (2.34) 0.098 (2.49) 0.106 (2.69) 0.118 (3.00) 0.136 (3.45) 0.136 (3.45) 0.136 (3.45)
Over 3 to 4 (76 to A ... ... 0.102 (2.59) 0.106 (2.69) 0.112 (2.84) 0.120 (3.05) 0.132 (3.35) 0.140 (3.56) 0.158 (4.01)
102), incl B ... ... 0.102 (2.59) 0.106 (2.69) 0.112 (2.84) 0.120 (3.05) 0.132 (3.35) 0.140 (3.56) 0.158 (4.01)
127), incl B ... ... ... 0.126 (3.20) 0.130 (3.30) 0.138 (3.51) 0.146 (3.71) 0.156 (3.96) 0.170 (4.32)
Over 5 to 6 (127 to A ... ... ... ... 0.150 (3.81) 0.158 (4.01) 0.166 (4.22) 0.176 (4.47) 0.188 (4.78)
152), incl B ... ... ... ... 0.150 (3.81) 0 .158 (4.01) 0.166 (4.22) 0 .176 (4.47) 0.188 (4.78)
Over 6 to 7 (152 to A ... ... ... ... ... 0.176 (4.47) 0.186 (4.72) 0.186 (4.72) 0.198 (5.03)
178), incl B ... ... ... ... ... 0.176 (4.47) 0.186 (4.72) 0.186 (4.72) 0.198 (5.03)

TABLE 8 Maximum Decarburization Limits

Cold Drawn Square and Flat Bars
Maximum Limits Per Side

NOTE—The recommended minimum allowance for machining prior to heat treatment is 25 % greater than the maximum decarburization allowed.

Specified Width, in. (mm)

Specified Thickness, in. (mm) Over ½ to 1 Over 1 to 2 Over 2 to 3 Over 3 to 4 Over 4 to 5

0 to ½ (0 to (12.7 to 25.4), (25.4 to 50.8), (50.8 to 76), (76 to 102), (102 to 127),
12.7), incl incl incl incl incl incl
0 to ½ (0 to 12.7), incl A 0.020 (0.51) 0.020 (0.51) 0.024 (0.61) 0.028 (0.71) 0.032 (0.81) 0.036 (0.91)
B 0.020 (0.51) 0.026 (0.66) 0.032 (0.81) 0.038 (0.97) 0.044 (1.12) 0.054 (1.37)
Over ½ to 1 (12.7 to 25.4), incl A ... 0.036 (0.91) 0.036 (0.91) 0.036 (0.91) 0.040 (1.02) 0.044 (1.12)
B ... 0.036 (0.91) 0.042 (1.07) 0.046 (1.17) 0.056 (1.42) 0.064 (1.63)
Over 1 to 2 (25.4 to 50.8), incl A ... ... 0.052 (1.32) 0.052 (1.32) 0.056 (1.42) ...
B ... ... 0.052 (1.32) 0.056 (1.42) 0.060 (1.52) ...

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TABLE 9 Size Tolerances for Hot-Rolled Bars
Rounds,A Squares, Octagons, Quarter Octagons, Hexagons
Size Tolerances

NOTE—Out-of-round or square to be   3 ⁄ 4  of total tolerance maximum.

Specified Sizes, in. (mm) Size Tolerances, in. (mm)
Minus Plus
To   1 ⁄ 2  (12.7), incl 0.005 (0.13) 0.012 (0.30)
 1

Over  ⁄ 2  to 11 (12.7 to 25.4), incl 0.005 (0.13) 0.016 (0.41)
Over 1 to 1  ⁄ 2   (25.4 to 38. 1), incl 0.006 (0.15) 0.020 (0.51)
Over 11 ⁄ 2  t o 2 (38.1 to 50.8), i ncl 0.008 (0.20) 0.025 (0.64)
Over 2 to 21 ⁄ 2   (50.8 to 63. 5), incl 0.010 (0.25) 0.030 (0.76)
Over 21 ⁄ 2  t o 3 (63.5 to 76.2), i ncl 0.010 (0.25) 0.040 (1.02)
Over 3 to 4 (76.2 to 101.6), i ncl 0.012 (0.30) 0.050 (1.27)
Over 4 to 51 ⁄ 2   (101.6 to 139.7), incl 0.015 (0.38) 0.060† (1.52)

Over 51 ⁄ 2  to 61 ⁄ 2   (139.7 to 165.1), 0.018 (0.46) 0.100 (2.54)
incl

Over 61 ⁄ 2  to 8 (165.1 to 203.2), incl 0.020 (0.51) 0.150 (3.81)

A
For high-speed steel rounds free of scale and decarburization, see  Table 10.
† Editorially corrected.

TABLE 10 Diameter Tolerances for Round Bars, High-Speed

Steels (Free of Scale and Decarburization)
NOTE—Out-of-round to be   1 ⁄ 2  of total tolerance maximum.
Specified Diameter, in. (mm) Diameter Tolerances, in. (mm)
Under Over
 ⁄ 4  to   5 ⁄ 8   (6.4 to 15.8), excl
1
0.0015 0.0015 (0.038)
(0.038)
 ⁄ 8  to 31 ⁄ 16   (15.8 to 77.6), excl
5
0.000 0.004 (0.10)
31 ⁄ 16  to 41 ⁄ 16   (77.6 to 103), excl 0.000 0.006 (0.15)
41 ⁄ 16  to 71 ⁄ 8   (103 to 181), excl 0.000 0.031 (0.78)
71 ⁄ 8  to 81 ⁄ 8   (181 to 206.2), excl 0.000 0.062 (1.6)
81 ⁄ 8  to 101 ⁄ 8   (206.2 to 257), excl 0.000 0.093 (2.4)
101 ⁄ 8  to 121 ⁄ 8   (257 to 307.7), excl 0.000 0.125 (3.2)
121 ⁄ 8  and over (307.7 and over ), excl 0.000 0.187 (4.7)

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TABLE 11 Hot-Rolled Flat Bars
Width and Thickness Tolerances
Width TolerancesA
Specified Widths, in. (mm) Width Tolerances, in. (mm)
Under Over

To 1 (25.4), incl 0.016 (0.41) 0.031 (0.79)

Over 1 to 3 (25.4 to 76), incl 0.031 (0.79) 0.047 (1.19)
Over 3 to 5 (76 to 127), incl 0.047 (1.19) 0.063 (1.60)
Over 5 to 6 (127 to 152), incl 0.063 (1.60) 0.094 (2.39)
Over 7 to 10 (178 to 254), incl 0.078 (1.98) 0.125 (3.18)
Over 10 to 12 (254 to 305), incl 0.094 (2.39) 0.156 (3.96)
Thickness Tolerances
Specified Thickness Tolerances for Specified Thicknesses, in. (mm)
Widths,
To   1 ⁄ 4  (6.4), incl Over   1 ⁄ 4   to   1 ⁄ 2  (6.4 to Over   1 ⁄ 2   to 1 Over 1 to 2 (25.4 to Over 2 to 3 (50.8 to Over 3 to 4 (76 to
in. (mm)
12.7), incl (12.7 to 25.4), incl 50.8), incl 76), incl 102), incl
Under Over Under Over Under Over Under Over Under Over Under Over
To 1 0.006(0.15) 0.010(0.25) 0.008(0.20) 0.012(0.30) 0.010(0.25) 0.016(0.41) ... ... ... ... ... ...
(25.4), incl
Over 1 to 2 0.006(0.15) 0. 014(0. 36) 0.008(0.20) 0.016(0.41) 0. 010(0. 25) 0.020(0.51) 0.020(0.51) 0. 024(0.61) . .. .. . .. . .. .
(25.4 to
50.8), incl
Over 2 to 3 0.006(0.15) 0.018(0.46) 0.008(0.20) 0.020(0.51) 0.010(0.25) 0.024(0.61) 0.020(0.51) 0.027(0.69) 0.026(0.66) 0.034(0.86) ... ...
(50.8 to
76), incl
Over 3 to 4 0.008(0.20) 0.020(0.51) 0.010(0.25) 0.022(0.56) 0.013(0.33) 0.024(0.61) 0.024(0.61) 0.030(0.76) 0.032(0.81) 0.042(1.07) 0.040(1.02) 0.048(1.22)
(76 to
102), incl
Over 4 to 5 0.010(0.25) 0.020(0.51) 0.012(0.30) 0.024(0.61) 0.015(0.38) 0.030(0.76) 0.027(0.69) 0.035(0.89) 0.032(0.81) 0.042(1.07) 0.042(1.07) 0.050(1.27)
(102 to
127), incl
Over 5 to 6 0.012(0.30) 0.020(0.51) 0.014(0.36) 0.030(0.76) 0.018(0.46) 0.030(0.76) 0.030(0.76) 0.035(0.89) 0.036(0.91) 0.046(1.17) 0.044(1.12) 0.054(1.37)
(127 to
152), incl
Over 6 to 7 0.014(0.36) 0.027(0.69) 0.016(0.41) 0.032(0.81) 0.018(0.46) 0.035(0.89) 0.030(0.76) 0.040(1.02) 0.036(0.91) 0.048(1.22) 0.046(1.17) 0.056(1.42)
(152 to
178), incl
Over 7 to 10 0.018(0.46) 0.030(0.76) 0.020(0.51) 0.035(0.89) 0.024(0.61) 0.040(1.02) 0.035(0.89) 0.045(1.14) 0.040(1.02) 0.054(1.37) 0.052(1.32) 0.064(1.62)
(178 to
254), incl
Over 10 to 12 0.020(0.51) 0.035(0.89) 0.025(0.64) 0.040(1.02) 0.030(0.76) 0.045(1.14) 0.040(1.02) 0.050(1.27) 0.046(1.17) 0.060(1.52) 0.056(1.42) 0.072(1.83)
(254 to
305), incl
A
Out-of-square to be   3 ⁄ 4  of total width tolerance maximum.

TABLE 12 Forged Bars

Rounds,A Squares, Octagons, Hexagons
Size Tolerances

NOTE—Out-of-round or square to be   3 ⁄ 4  of total tolerance maximum.

Specified Sizes, in. (mm) Size Tolerances, in. (mm)
Minus Plus
Over 1 to 2 (25.4 to 50.8), incl 0.030 (0.76) 0.060 (1.52)
Over 2 to 3 (50.8 to 76), incl 0.030 (0.76) 0.080 (2.03)
Over 3 to 5 (76 to 127), incl 0.060 (1.52) 0.125 (3.18)
Over 5 to 7 (127 to 177.8), incl 0.125 (3.18) 0.187 (4.75)
Over 7 to 9 (178 to 229), incl 0.187 (4.75) 0.312 (7.92)
A
Refer to Table 10 for diameter tolerances on rounds of high-speed steels free of scale and decarburization.

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TABLE 13 Forged Flat Bars
Width Tolerances
Specified Widths, in. (mm) Width Tolerances, in. (mm)A
Minus Plus

Over 1 to 3 (25.4 to 76), incl 0.031 (0.79) 0.078 (1.98)

Over 3 to 5 (76 to 127), incl 0.062 (1.57) 0.125 (3.18)
Over 5 to 7 (127 to 178), incl 0.125 (3.18) 0.187 (4.75)
Over 7 to 9 (178 to 229), incl 0.187 (4.75) 0.312 (7.92)
Thickness Tolerances
Specified Widths, in. (mm) Thickness Tolerances for Specified Thicknesses, in. (mm)
To 1 (25.4), incl Over 1 to 3 Over 3 to 5 Over 5 to 7 Over 7 to 9
(25.4 to 76), incl (76 to 127), incl (127 to 178), incl (178 to 229), incl
Minus Plus Minus Plus Minus Plus Minus Plus Minus Plus
Over 1 to 3 (25.4 to 76), incl 0.016 (0.41) 0.031 (0.79) 0.031 (0.79) 0.078 (1.98) ... ... ... ... ... ...
Over 3 to 5 (76 to 127), incl 0.031 (0.79) 0.062 (1.57) 0.047 (1.19) 0.094 ( 2.39) 0.062 ( 1.57) 0.125 (3.18) ... ... ... ...
Over 5 to 7 (127 to 178), 0.047 (1.19) 0.094 (2.39) 0.062 (1.57) 0.125 (3.18) 0.078 (1.98) 0.156 (3.96) 0.125 (3.18) 0.187 (4.75) ... ...
incl
Over 7 to 9 (178 to 229), 0.062 (1.57) 0.125 (3.18) 0.078 (1.98) 0.156 (3.96) 0.094 (2.39) 0.187 (4.75) 0.156 (3.96) 0.219 (5.56) 0.187 (4.75) 0.312 (7.92)
incl
A
Out-of-square to be   3 ⁄ 4  of total width tolerance maximum.

TABLE 14 Straightened Hot Rolled Annealed Bars or Cold

Finished Bars
Straightness Tolerances
This table does not apply to flat bars having a width to thickness ratio of 6 to 1
or greater. Measurement is taken on the concave side of the bar with a
straightedge. Bars are furnished to the following straightedge tolerances: Hot
rolled bars:

 ⁄ 8   in. in any 5 ft, but may not exceed 1 / 8 in.  3 ~no. of ft in length/5!
1

The foregoing formula applies also to bars under 5 ft in length, (3.2 mm in any
1.54 m, but may not exceed 3.2 mm  3  (no. of m in length/1.54). The foregoing
formula applies also to bars under 1.54 m in length.)

 ⁄ 16   in. in any 5 ft, but may not exceed 1 / 16 in. 3 ~no. of ft in length/5!
1

The foregoing formula applies also to bars under 5 ft in length, (1.6 mm in any
1.54 m, but may not exceed 1.6 mm  3  (no. of m in length/1.54). The foregoing
formula applies also to bars under 1.54 m in length.)

TABLE 15 Hot Rolled or Forged Bars and Billets

Tolerances for Machine Cut Lengths

Specified Sizes Apply to Rounds, Tolerances for Specified

Squares, Hexagons, Octagons, Lengths, 14 ft (4.27 m)
and Width of Flats, in. (mm) max, in. (mm)
Minus Plus
To 9 (229), incl 0  
 ⁄ 8   (9.5)
3

Over 9 to 12 (229 to 305), incl 0  

 ⁄ 2   (12.7)
1

Over 12 to 18 (305 to 457), incl 0  

 ⁄ 4   (19.1)
3

Over 18 (457) 0 1 (25.4)

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TABLE 16 Drill Rod, Rounds, Polished or Ground
Size Tolerances

NOTE—Out-of-round to be   1 ⁄ 2  of total tolerance maximum.

Specified Size, in. (mm) Standard Manufactur- Precision Tolerance,
ing Tolerance, in. (mm),
in. (mm), plus and mi- plus and minus
nus
Up to 0.124 (3.15), incl 0.0003 (0.008) 0.0002 (0.005)
0.125 to 0.499 (3.18 to 12.7), incl 0.0005 (0.013) 0.00025 (0.006)
0.500 to 1.500 (12.7 to 38.1), incl 0.001 (0.025) 0.0005 (0.013)

TABLE 17 Drill Rod, Shapes Other than Rounds, Cold Drawn

Size Tolerances
Specified Size, in. (mm) Tolerances, in. (mm),
plus and minus
Up to   1 ⁄ 4  (6.4), excl 0.0005 (0.013)
 ⁄ 4  to   3 ⁄ 4   (6.4 to 19.0), excl
1
0.001 (0.025)
 ⁄ 4  to 1 (19.0 to 25.4), incl
3
0.0015 (0.038)

TABLE 18 Cold Drawn Bars

Rounds, Octagons, Quarter Octagons and Hexagons
Size Tolerances
NOTE—Out-of-round to be   1 ⁄ 2  of total tolerance maximum.
S pecified S ize, in. (mm) Tolerance, i n. (mm),
plus and minus
 ⁄ 4  to   1 ⁄ 2   (6.4 to 12.7), excl
1
0.002 (0.05)
 ⁄ 2  to 1 (12.7 to 25.4), excl
1
0.0025 (0.06)
1 to 23 ⁄ 4  (25.4 to 69.8), incl 0.003 (0.08)

TABLE 19 Cold Drawn Square and Flat Bars

Size Tolerances

NOTE—Out-of-square to be   1 ⁄ 2  of total tolerance maximum.

S pecified S ize, in. (mm) Tolerance, i n. (mm),
plus and minus
 ⁄ 4  to   3 ⁄ 4   (6.4 to 19.1), incl
1
0.002 (0.05)
Over  3 ⁄ 4  to 11 ⁄ 2   (19.1 to 38.1), incl 0.003 (0.08)
Over 11 ⁄ 2  (38.1) 0.004 (0.10)

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TABLE 20 Forgings, Disks, Rings and Rectangular Blocks

NOTE   1— Unmachined tool steel forgings are furnished to size and

surface allowances for machining and tolerances over allowances. Expe-
rience indicates that the allowances and tolerances in the tabulation below
are satisfactory for many applications. When width and thickness differ,
each dimension carries its individual allowance and tolerance in accor-
dance with the tabulation: also, the ID and OD take their respective
allowances and tolerances.
NOTE   2—When forgings are ordered, the purchaser should state
whether the sizes are the forged or the finished sizes. The minimum sizes
ordered for forgings should be the finished sizes plus allowances for
machining; and the ordered forged sizes are subject to applicable
tolerances.
Finish Size, Diameter or Allowances Tolerances Over the Al-
Distance Between Parallel for Machining lowanceA, in. (mm)
Faces or Both, in. (mm) Over Finished
SizeA, in. (mm) Minus Plus

Up to 3 (76), incl   1
 ⁄ 8   (3.2) 0   1
 ⁄ 8  (3.2)
Over 3 to 5 (76 to 127), incl  
 ⁄ 16   (4.8)
3
0  
 ⁄ 16  (4.8)
3

Over 5 to 7 (127 to 178), incl   5

 ⁄ 16   (7.9) 0   5
 ⁄ 16  (7.9)
Over 7 to 12 (178 to 305), incl   3
 ⁄ 8   (9.5) 0   3
 ⁄ 8  (9.5)
Over 12 to 17 (305 to 432), incl  
 ⁄ 2   (12.7)
1
0  
 ⁄ 2  (12.7)
1

A
Ring forgings: For the outside diameter, use the same allowances and
tolerances shown in the above tabulation; for the inside diameter, double the
tolerances shown in the above tabulation.

TABLE 21 Hot Rolled Plates and Sheets

Tolerances for Width and Thickness

Specified Thickness, in. (mm) Specified Width, in. (mm)

Up to 15 (381) Over 15 (381)
All tolerances, over specified width and specified
thickness, in. (mm), all plus
Width Thickness Width Thickness
Up to 0.025, (0.64), incl  
 ⁄ 8   (3.2)
1
0.006 (0.15)  
 ⁄ 16  (4.8)
3
0.006 (0.15)
Over 0.025 to 0.065, (0.64 to  
 ⁄ 8   (3.2)
1
0.008 (0.20)  
 ⁄ 16  (4.8)
3
0.008 (0.20)
1.65), incl
Over 0.065 to 0.120, (1.65 to  
 ⁄ 8   (3.2)
1
0.010 (0.25)  
 ⁄ 16  (4.8)
3
0.010 (0.25)

3.05), incl
Over 0.120 to 0.1875, (3.05 to   3 ⁄ 16   (4.8) 0.016 (0.41)   1
 ⁄ 4  (6.4) 0.016 (0.41)
4.76), incl
Over 0.1875 to 0.250, (4.76 to   3 ⁄ 16   (4.8) 0.018 (0.46)   1
 ⁄ 4  (6.4) 0.018 (0.46)
6.35), incl
Specified Thickness, in. (mm) Specified Width, in. (mm)
Over 12 (305)
All tolerances, over specified width and specified
thickness, in. (mm), all plus
Width Thickness
 ⁄ 4  to   1 ⁄ 2   (6.4 to 12.7), incl
1  
 ⁄ 4   (6.4)
1   1
 ⁄ 16   (1.6)
Over   1 ⁄ 2   to 2 (12.7 to 50.8),  
 ⁄ 4   (6.4)
1   1
 ⁄ 8   (3.2)
incl
Over 2 (50.8)   1
 ⁄ 4  (6.4)  
 ⁄ 4   (6.4)
1

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TABLE 22 Machined Square and Flat Bars
Size, Straightness and Squareness Tolerances

NOTE—For closer tolerances and improved surface finish, bars with

machined surfaces in standard bar lengths may be available. The bars are
free of surface imperfections and decarburization. Surface finish in 125
µin. (3.18 µm) rms maximum. These bars are furnished oversize to allow
for finishing after heat treating.
Size Tolerances
Dimension Oversize, Tolerance on Oversized
in. (mm) Dimension, in. (mm)
Minus Plus
Thickness 0.015 (0.38) 0 0.020 (0.51)
Width 0.015 (0.38) 0 0.020 (0.51)
Straightness Tolerances

1
 ⁄ 6  in. in any 5 ft, but may not exceed 1 / 6 in. 3 ~no. of ft in length/5!

The foregoing formula applies also to bars under 5 ft in length, (1.6 mm in any
1.54 m, but may not exceed 1.6 mm  3  (no. of m in length/1.54). The foregoing
formula applies also to bars under 1.54 m in length.)
Squareness Tolerances

The width and thickness dimensions specified must be attainable when  sur-
faces are subsequently made to be parallel and square. Closer limits o f square-
ness may be agreed upon between seller and purchaser.

SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

One or more of the following supplementary requirements shall apply only when specified by the
purchaser in the inquiry, contract, and order. Details of these supplementary requirements shall be
agreed upon by the seller and the purchaser.

S1. Ultrasonic Quality S2. Cleanliness

S1.1 Material shall be ultrasonically tested at appropriate S2.1 In special situations, such as where the surface finish of 
stages of the manufacture to ensure the quality, when and as the part requires optimum polishing characteristics, the clean-
agreed upon between seller and purchaser. When required, it liness of the steel shall be ascertained in accordance with the
shall be performed in accordance with the latest issue of  latest issue of Practice   E 45.  The permissible limits shall be
Practice A 388/A 388M. agreed upon between seller and purchaser.

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ANNEX

(Mandatory Information)

A1. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR HIGH-SPEED STEELS

A1.1 General high-speed steel which serves almost all applications under
A1.1.1 High-speed steels are so named primarily because of  mild to severe metal cutting conditions, and a smaller group of 
their ability to machine materials at high cutting speeds. They intermediate steels which are satisfactory for limited applica-
are complex iron base alloys of carbon, chromium, vanadium, tions under mild to moderate metal-cutting conditions.
molybdenum or tungsten, or combinations thereof and in some
cases substantial amounts of cobalt. The carbon and alloy A1.2 Requirements
contents are balanced at levels to give high attainable harden- A1.2.1 The minimum requirements that must be met to be
ing response, high wear resistance, high resistance to the classed as a standard high-speed steel, and those for an
softening effect of heat, and good toughness for effective use in intermediate high-speed steel, are listed in  Table A1.1. To be
industrial cutting operations. Commercial practice has devel- acceptable for either group, an alloy must meet all of the
oped two groups of cutting materials: the recognized standard requirements shown for that group.

TABLE A1.1 Requirements for High-Speed Steels

Standard Inter-
mediate
Chemical Requirements:
Minimum alloy content by major elements:
Carbon 0.65 0.70
Chromium 3.50 3.25
Vanadium 0.80 0.80
Tungsten + 1.8 molybdenum 11.75 6.50
Minimum total alloy content based on
tungsten equivalents (1/3 Cr + 6.2 V + W
+ 1.8 Mo):
Grades containing less than
5 % cobalt 22.50 13.00
Grades containing 5 % or more cobalt
21.00 12.00
Hardening Response Requirements:
Ability to be austenitized, and tempered at a
temperature not less than 950°F with a
fine grain structure (Snyder-Graff
grain size 8 minimum) to 63 HRC 61 HRC

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