ASTM A635/A635M-22 - 1.9.2022
 
1. Scope

1.1?This specification covers the general requirements for hot-rolled, heavy-thickness sheet and strip in coils.

1.2?It applies to Specifications A414/A414M, A424/A424M, A1018/A1018M, and A1031/A1031M.

1.3?This material is available only in coils described as follows:

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Size Limits, Coils Only

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Product

Width, in. [mm]

Thickness, in. [mm]

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Strip

over 8 to 12, incl
[over 200 through 300]

0.230 to 1.000, incl
[from 6.0 through 25]

Sheet

All WidthsA
All Widths

0.230 to 1.000, incl
[from 6.0 through 25]

Note 1:?The changes in width limits with the publication of A635/A635M 06a result in a change in tensile testing direction for material from 0.180 in. [4.5 mm] to 0.230 in. exclusive [6.0 mm exclusive] over 48 in. [1200 mm] wide, as that material is now covered by Specification A568/A568M 06a. The purchaser is advised to discuss this change with the supplier.

1.4?In case of any conflict in requirements, the requirements of the individual material specification shall prevail over those of this general specification.

1.5?For the purposes of determining conformance with this and the appropriate product specifications referenced in 1.2, measured values, calculated values, and observed values shall be rounded to the nearest unit in the right hand place of figures used in expressing the limiting values in accordance with the rounding method of Practice E29.

1.5.1?Ordered values, identified in tables, specified such as over 30 through 48, or 30 exclusive to 48 inclusive, covers all ordered values specified as 30.1, 30.01, 30.001, etc., up to and including 48.000 etc., but does not cover ordered values specified as 30.000 etc. or less, nor does it cover ordered values specified as 48.1, 48.01, 48.001, etc., in accordance with the absolute method of Practice E29.

1.6?Annex A1 lists permissible variations in dimensions and mass (see Note 2) in SI [metric] units. The values listed are not exact conversions of the values listed in the inch-pound tables, but instead are rounded or rationalized values. Conformance to Annex A1 is mandatory when the M specification is used.

Note 2:?The term weight is used when inch-pound units are the standard. However, under SI, the preferred term is mass.

1.7?The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.

1.8?This specification and the applicable material specifications are expressed in both inch-pound units and SI units. However, unless the order specifies the applicable M specification designation (SI units), the material shall be furnished to inch-pound units.

1.9?This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

 
2. Referenced Documents

A751-21

Standard Test Methods and Practices for Chemical Analysis of Steel Products

A941-23

Standard Terminology Relating to Steel, Stainless Steel, Related Alloys, and Ferroalloys

A1018/A1018M-23a

Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet and Strip, Heavy-Thickness Coils, Hot-Rolled, Carbon, Commercial, Drawing, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability, and Ultra-High Strength (Includes all amendments and changes 12/8/2023).

A700-14(2019)

Standard Guide for Packaging, Marking, and Loading Methods for Steel Products for Shipment

A568/A568M-19a

Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet, Carbon, Structural, and High-Strength, Low-Alloy, Hot-Rolled and Cold-Rolled, General Requirements for (Includes all amendments and changes 11/22/2019).

MIL-STD-129

Marking for Shipment and Storage

Fed. Std. No. 123

Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)

E29-22

Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications

E11-22

Standard Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves

A1073/A1073M-21

Standard Practice for Using Hand Micrometers to Measure the Thickness of Uncoated Steel Sheet and Nonmetallic and Metallic-Coated Steel Sheet

A424/A424M-18

Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet, for Porcelain Enameling

A414/A414M-23

Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet, Carbon, and High-Strength, Low-Alloy for Pressure Vessels

A370-23

Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products