ASTM A463/A463M-10(2015) - 1.5.2015
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers aluminum-coated steel sheet in coils and cut lengths available with two types of aluminum coating applied by the hot-dip process, with several coating weights [masses].

1.2 Product furnished under this specification shall conform to the applicable requirements of the latest issue of Specification A924/A924M, unless otherwise provided herein.

1.3 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.

1.4 This specification is applicable to orders in either inch-pound units (as A463) or SI units [as A463M]. Values in inch-pound and SI units are not necessarily equivalent. Within the text, SI units are shown in brackets. Each system shall be used independently of the other.

1.5 Unless the order specifies the “M” designation (SI units), the product shall be furnished to inch-pound units.

1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

 
2. Referenced Documents

A428/A428M-21

Standard Test Method for Weight [Mass] of Coating on Aluminum-Coated Iron or Steel Articles

A480/A480M-25b

Standard Specification for General Requirements for Flat-Rolled Stainless and Heat-Resisting Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip (Includes all amendments and changes 9/10/2025).

A902-24

Standard Terminology Relating to Metallic Coated Steel Products

A924/A924M-26

Standard Specification for General Requirements for Steel Sheet, Metallic-Coated by the Hot-Dip Process

E517-24

Standard Test Method for Plastic Strain Ratio r for Sheet Metal

E646-16(2024)

Standard Test Method for Tensile Strain-Hardening Exponents (n -Values) of Metallic Sheet Materials