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TABLE 1 Steel Wire GaugeA (English Units) 3.1.3 wire rodsrods that are hot rolled from billets to an
Gauge
Decimal Decimal approximate round cross section into coils of one continuous
Equivalent, Gauge No. Equivalent,
No.
in. in.
length. Rods are not comparable to hot-rolled bars in accuracy
7/0 0.490 9 0.148*
of cross section or surface finish and as a semifinished product
6/0 0.462* 912 0.142 are intended primarily for the manufacture of wire.
5/0 0.430* 10 0.135 3.1.3.1 DiscussionRod sizes from 732 to 4764 in. [5.5 to
4/0 0.394* 1012 0.128
3/0 0.362* 11 0.120*
18.6 mm] in diameter, inclusive, are designated by fractions or
2/0 0.331 1112 0.113 decimal parts of an inch or metric equivalents as shown in
1/0 0.306 12 0.106* Table 2 (English Units) and Table 2(M) (SI Units).
1 0.283 1212 0.099
1 12 0.272 13 0.092*
2 0.262* 1312 0.086
4. Ordering Information
2 12 0.253 14 0.080 4.1 Orders for hot-rolled wire rods under this specification
3 0.244* 1412 0.076
3 12 0.234 15 0.072 should include the following information:
4 0.225* 1512 0.067 4.1.1 Quantity (lbs [kg or Mg]),
4 12 0.216 16 0.062* 4.1.2 Name of material (wire rods),
5 0.207 1612 0.058
5 12 0.200 17 0.054 4.1.3 Diameter (Table 2),
6 0.192 1712 0.051 4.1.4 Chemical composition grade no. (Guide A1040),
6 12 0.184 18 0.048* 4.1.5 Packaging,
7 0.177 1812 0.044
7 12 0.170 19 0.041 4.1.6 ASTM designation and date of issue, and
8 0.162 1912 0.038 4.1.7 Special requirements, if any.
8 12 0.155 20 0.035*
A
The steel wire gauge outlined in this table has been taken from the original
NOTE 1A typical ordering description is as follows: 100 000 lb Wire
Washburn and Moen Gauge chart. In 20 gauge and coarser, sizes originally Rods, 732 in., Grade 1010 in approximately 1000 lb Coils to 50 000 kg
quoted to 4 decimal equivalent places have been rounded to 3 decimal places in
accordance with rounding procedures of Practice E29. All rounded U.S. customary
values are indicated by an asterisk. TABLE 2 Sizes of Wire RodsA (English Units)
Inch Decimal Inch Decimal
TABLE 1 (M) Steel Wire GaugeA (SI Units, mm) Fraction Equivalent, Fraction Equivalent,
in. in.
0.90 6.0
1.00 6.5
7 32 0.219 31 64 0.484
1.10 7.0 15 64 0.234 12 0.500
1.20 7.5
14 0.250 33 64 0.516
1.30 8.0
1.40 8.5 17 64 0.266 17 32 0.531
1.60 9.0
9 32 0.281 35 64 0.547
1.80 9.5 19 64 0.297
9 16 0.562
2.0 10.0
2.1 11.0
5 16 0.312 37 64 0.578
2.2 12.0
21 64 0.328 19 32 0.594
1132 0.344 39 64 0.609
2.4 13.0
2.5 14.0
2.6 15.0 23 64 0.359
58 0.625
2.8 16.0
38 0.375
41 64 0.641
3.0 17.0 25 64 0.391 2132 0.656
3.2 18.0
3.5 19.0 13 32 0.406
43 64 0.672
3.8 20.0 27 64 0.422
11 16 0.688
4.0 21.0
7 16 0.438 4564 0.703
4.2 22.0
4.5 23.0 29 64 0.453 23 32 0.719
4.8 24.0 15 32 0.469 47 64 0.734
5.0 25.0 A
Rounded off to 3 decimal places in decimal equivalents in accordance with
5.5 procedures outlined in Practice E29.
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steel wire rods, 5.5 mm, Grade G10100 in approximately 600 kg for determined shall be reported, if required, to the purchaser, or
metric orders to ASTM A510 dated _______. his representative. Reporting of significant figures and round-
4.2 Orders for coarse round wire under this specification ing shall be in accordance with Test Methods, Practices, and
should include the following information: Terminology A751.
4.2.1 Quantity (lbs or pieces [kg or pieces]), 6.4 Product Analysis (Formerly Check Analysis)A prod-
4.2.2 Name of material (uncoated carbon steel wire or alloy uct analysis may be made by the purchaser. The analysis is not
steel wire), used for a duplicate analysis to confirm a previous result. The
4.2.3 Diameter (see 3.1.1), purpose of the product analysis is to verify that the chemical
4.2.4 Length (straightened and cut only), composition is within specified limits for each element, includ-
4.2.5 Chemical composition (Guide A1040), ing applicable permissible variations in product analysis. The
4.2.6 Packaging, results of analyses taken from different pieces of a heat may
4.2.7 ASTM designation and date of issue, and differ within permissible limits from each other and from the
4.2.8 Special requirements, if any. heat or cast analysis. Table 3 shows the permissible variations
NOTE 2A typical ordering description is as follows: 40 000 lb for product analysis of carbon steel. Table 4 shows the
Uncoated Carbon or Alloy Steel Wire, 0.148 in. (9 ga.) diameter, Grade permissible variations for product analysis of alloy steel. The
1008 in 500 lb Coils on Tubular Carriers to ASTM A150/A150M-XX, or results of the product analysis obtained, except lead, shall not
2500 Pieces, Carbon or Alloy Steel Wire, 0.375 in. diameter, Straight-
ened and Cut 2912 in., Grade 1015, in 25 Piece Bundles on Pallets to
vary both above and below the permissible limits.
ASTM A150/A150M-XX. 6.4.1 Rimmed or capped steels are characterized by a lack
For metric, a typical ordering description is as follows: 15 000 kg of uniformity in their chemical composition, especially for the
uncoated carbon or alloy steel wire 3.8 mm diameter, Grade G10080 in elements carbon, phosphorus, and sulfur, and for this reason
1000 Kg coils on tubular carriers to ASTM A150/A150M-XX, or 2500 product analysis is not technologically appropriate for these
pieces carbon or alloy steel wire, 9.5 mm diameter, straightened and cut,
0.76 m, Grade G10500, in 25-piece bundles on pallets to ASTM elements unless misapplication is clearly indicated.
A150/A150M-XX. 6.4.2 Because of the degree to which phosphorus and sulfur
segregate, product analysis for these elements is not techno-
5. Manufacture logically appropriate for rephosphorized or resulfurized steels,
or both, unless misapplication is clearly indicated.
5.1 The steel shall be made by any commercially accepted
6.4.3 The location at which chips for product analysis are
steel making process. The steel may be either ingot cast or
obtained from the sample is important because of segregation.
strand cast.
For rods and wire, chips are taken by milling or machining the
full cross section of the sample.
6. Chemical Composition
6.4.3.1 Steel subjected to certain thermal treatment opera-
6.1 The chemical composition for steel under this specifi- tions by the purchaser may not give chemical analysis results
cation shall conform to the requirements set forth in the that properly represent its original composition. Therefore,
purchase order. Chemical compositions are specified by ranges
or limits for carbon and other elements. The grades commonly
specified for carbon and alloy steel wire rods and coarse round TABLE 3 Permissible Variations for Product Analysis of
wire are designated in Guide A1040. Carbon Steel
6.1.1 For wire rods intended for direct-drawn wire, it is Limit, or Max Over Under
common practice to specify a range of tensile strength. If of Max Min
Element Specified Limit, Limit,
chemistry ranges are also specified, due consideration should Range, % %
be taken to ensure that the producer can achieve the required %
strengths within the allowable carbon range. The Mn, P, and S Carbon 0.25 and under 0.02 0.02
limits for carbon steel wire rods are normally specified over 0.25 to 0.03 0.03
0.55, incl
according to Guide A1040. over 0.55 0.04 0.04
Manganese 0.90 and under 0.03 0.03
6.2 Boron Additions to Control Strain Ageing Behavior over 0.90 to 0.06 0.06
Intentional additions of boron to low carbon steels for the 1.65, incl
purpose of controlling strain ageing behavior during wire Phosphorus to 0.040, incl 0.008 ...
Sulfur to 0.060, incl 0.008 ...
drawing is permissible only with the agreement of the pur- Silicon 0.35 and under 0.02 0.02
chaser. In such cases, the boron content shall be reported in over 0.35 to 0.05 0.05
either a material test report or certification. 0.60, incl
CopperA under ... 0.02
6.2.1 For steels that do not have intentional boron additions minimum only
for hardenability or for control of strain ageing behavior, the LeadB 0.15 to 0.35, 0.03 0.03
boron content will not normally exceed 0.0008 %. incl
A
Product analysis permissible variations for copper apply only when the amount
6.3 Cast or Heat Analysis (Formerly Ladle Analysis)An of copper is specified or required. Copper bearing steels typically specify 0.20 %
analysis of each cast or heat shall be made by the producer to min copper.
B
determine the percentage of the elements specified. The analy- Product analysis permissible variations for lead apply only when the amount of
lead is specified or required. A range from 0.15 to 0.35 % lead is normally specified
sis shall be made from a test sample, preferably taken during for leaded steels.
the pouring of the cast or heat. The chemical composition thus
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TABLE 4 Product or Verification Analysis TolerancesAlloy 8. Mechanical Requirements
Steels
8.1 The properties enumerated in individual specifications
Element Limit or Maximum of Specified Tolerance Over Maximum
Range, % Limit shall be determined in accordance with Test Methods and
or Under Minimum Limit, % Definitions A370.
Carbon To 0.30, incl 0.01
Over 0.30 to 0.75, incl 0.02 8.2 Because of the great variety in the kinds of wire and the
Over 0.75 0.03 extensive diversity of end uses, a number of formal mechanical
Manganese To 0.90, incl 0.03
test procedures have been developed. These tests are used as
Over 0.90 to 2.10, incl 0.04 control tests by producers during the intermediate stages of
wire processing, as well as for final testing of the finished
Phosphorus Over max only 0.005
product, and apply particularly to specification wire and wires
Sulfur To 0.060, inclA 0.005 for specified end uses. A number of these tests are further
described in Supplement IV, Round Wire Products, of Test
Silicon To 0.40, incl 0.02
Over 0.40 to 2.20, incl 0.05 Methods and Definitions A370.
supplied in the as-rolled condition, shall not contain injuri- 5.5 to 19 0.40 0.60
ous microconstituents such as untempered martensite.
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TABLE 6 Permissible Variations in Diameter for Uncoated Coarse TABLE 7 Permissible Variations in Length for Straightened and
Round Wire (English Units) Cut Wire (English Units)
NOTE 1 For purposes of determining conformance with this NOTE 1For purposes of determining conformance with this
specification, all specified limits are absolute as defined in Practice E29. specification, all specified limits are absolute as defined in Practice E29.
In Coils Cut Length, ft Permissible Variations,
Permissible Plus and Minus, in.
Permissible Out-
Diameter of Wire, in. Variations, Plus
Of-Round, in.
and Minus, in. Under 3
1 16
3 to 12, incl
3 32
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sample for retest. If any of the retests fails to comply with the 14.3 A material test report, certificate of inspection, or
requirements, the coil of wire may be rejected. Before final similar document printed from or used in electronic form from
rejection, however, it is frequently advisable to base final an electronic data interchange (EDI) transmission shall be
decision on an actual trial of the material to determine whether regarded as having the same validity as a counterpart printed in
or not it will be suitable for the intended use. the certifiers facility. The content of the EDI transmitted
document shall meet the requirements of the invoked ASTM
12. Inspection standard(s) and conform to any existing EDI agreement be-
12.1 The manufacturer shall afford the purchasers inspector tween the purchaser and the manufacturer. Notwithstanding the
all reasonable facilities necessary to satisfy him that the absence of a signature, the organization submitting the EDI
material is being produced and furnished in accordance with transmission is responsible for the content of the report.
this specification. Mill inspection by the purchaser shall not NOTE 3The industry definition as invoked here is: EDI is the
interfere unnecessarily with the manufacturers operations. All computer-to-computer exchange of business information in a standard
tests and inspections shall be made at the place of manufacture, format such as ANSI ASC X12.
unless otherwise agreed.
15. Packaging and Package Marking
13. Rejection and Rehearing 15.1 A tag shall be securely attached to each coil or bundle
13.1 Any rejection based on tests made in accordance with and shall be marked with the size, ASTM specification number,
this specification shall be reported to the producer within a heat or cast number, grade number, and name or mark of the
reasonable length of time. The material must be adequately manufacturer.
protected and correctly identified in order that the producer 15.2 When specified in the purchase order, packaging,
may make a proper investigation. marking, and loading for shipments shall be in accordance with
those procedures recommended by Practices A700.
14. Certification
15.3 Bar CodingIn addition to the previously-stated iden-
14.1 When specified in the purchase order or contract, a tification requirements, bar coding is acceptable as a supple-
producers or suppliers certification shall be furnished to the mentary identification method. Bar coding should be consistent
purchaser that the material was manufactured, sampled, tested, with AIAG B-5 02.00, Primary Metals Identification Tag
and inspected in accordance with this specification and has Application. The bar code may be applied to a substantially
been found to meet the requirements. When specified in the affixed tag.
purchase order or contract, a report of the test results shall be
furnished. 16. Keywords
14.2 The certification shall include the specification 16.1 alloy steel; carbon; carbon steel; coarse round wire;
number, year date of issue, and revision letter, if any. general; grain size; straightened and cut; weld; wire; wire rods
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
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