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TEMP&RING

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e;, Uiboratory-

"'lab6ratory

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shall
be sui~ta~biy equipped
and staffed,
carr i ed
out
in", accordance
wi.th
the
spec i f i cat i on.
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and records

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tes"ti

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sueh~er~ks

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be ~aintai'1~d
which
where the tests~sha~ll
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methods
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kept

Test Records - A11 records

in suitable
forms approved

of~ tests

shall

and anal ys is

be

by the Bureau.

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NOTE: The
existing
forms etc.,
manufacturers
may .be rexain~d.
sha 11
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operating

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as being

maintaqped

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the

forms,
however,
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requ i red
for

Inspection.

2.1
'Copi es of any~ records,;< or charts
shall. be made a~iilabl~
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on requ~stf

by

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It is recommended that,
as far
as'"
possible,Stat+stic~al
"Quality
Control
(SQC) methods may be used
for
control~,ing
the
quality
of theprodqpt
~during product~ion
as
envisaged
in
this
scheme
<See IS:397
(Part
1)-1972,
IS:397
(Part
11)-1985
and "IS:39}(P~rt
11.1)-1980>
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contrpl
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quality
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produ~tion.
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Qualdtv.,

C8ntrol

2.3
In addition
the
provisipn
of quality
system
specified
Systdms-Model
for
Qua~ity
Assurance
IS 14003:1988
"Quality
Final
Inspection
and
Test"
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TEST

CERTIF}CATE

conforming
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For

each

consignment

~to IS:5517-1993,

shall

of ".;B1S certified

there

contain

the

shaU
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certifica"te.

It;c

condition,
corresponding

fast
~umber,
Gra'de
designation
test~results
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Standard

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the First
ScHedule
df~.the l"'icence is speccified
for Steels
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Hardeni~ng and Temperin~tas'per
IS:5517-1993.
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3.2 MARKING -All bars of 50 mm diameter

or
equivalent
cross-sectionand above shall be st~mped or suitably marked at
one end with the following:
a) Name or trade-mark of the manufacturer, and
b) The cast number or any other identification mark by which
the steel can be traced to the cast and heat-treatment batch
from which it was made.

3.2.1
Bars below 50mm dia. or of equivalent cross sectional
area shall be tied in suitable bundles which will carry metal
tags.The metal tag attached to each bundle shall be marked as
given in 3.2
above.

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3.2.2
The bars, billets, etc., shall be suitably colour coded
at the ends to mark the grade of the material. The colour scheme
followed can be in- ~ccordance with
15:2049-1978 or as per
purchaser's
4.

requirement.

METHOD OF MANUFACTURE

4.1
Unless otherwise agreed to in the order, the processes
used in making the steel and
product 'are left to
the
discretion of the manufacturer, but the steel shall be fully
killed. When

so

desired,

the purchaser

shall be informed of the

steel making process.However, for continuously cast steels and

for steels in specially treated condition, like elctro flux
refined, vacuum degassed, secondary refined, etc, the steel
making process should be agreed to at the time of enquiry and
order.

4.1.1
For continuously cast bar/billets, a minimum reduction
ratio of 6:1 between the cast product and the final product is
recommended. However, other reduction ratios may be mutually
.

agreed upon between the manufacturer and the purchaser at the

time of enquiry and order.
4.1.2
The steels may be made by agreement with the addition
of micro alloying elements like Titanium, Niobium, Vanadium,
Boron, etc, either

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individually

Levels of Control -

or in combination.

Inspection and testing at various

levels
of control
(Table
1) shall 'be carried out on all
Quantities of ste~l intended
to
be
covered under BIS
Certification
Marks Scheme and appropriate records maintained
in accordance with para 2 above.All the croduction which conforms
to th~ Indian Standard and covered by this licence shall be
marked with BI5 Certification Mark.

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On the basis of tests and inspection results, decision
regarding conformity or
otherwise
of lots of steels for
hardening' and
tempering
to
the requirements of the
specificationshall be taken as indicated below:

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CHEMICAL COMPOSITION - The ladle analysis of steel
shall be as given in Table 2 of the specification.The check
analysis shall be Qarried out at the rate of one sample for each
cast on the finished product.The permissible variation in case of
such check analysis from the limits specified in Table 2 shall be
as given

in Toable 3 of the

5.1.2

specification.

FREEDOM FROM DEFECTS

The material shall be ~ree from

such internal and surface defects which may impair the end use.
reduction &' discard shall be made from each ingot to
ensure freedom from pipe, harmful segregation & other'defects.
Sufficient

5.1.3
HEAT TR4EATMENT
Recommended temperature for hot
working and heat treatments aimed at controlling the hardness,
machinability,
shearability,
etc, are given in Table 4 for
guidance only.
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HARDNESS - One sample product shall be taken from each

annaled batch, subject to the minimum of at least one sample

from each cast for the determinationof hardness. The hardness
for products delivered in the as rolled, annealed or improved
machinability condition when determined in accordance with
IS:1500-1983shall be as given in Table 6 of the specification.

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5.1.5 MECHANICAL
PROPERTIES - If required, the mechanical
properties of the reference test bars after hardening and
tempering in accordance with Table 6 shall conform to the
requiremants given in Table 5 of the
specification. The
properties given in Table 5 are applicable to test pieces taken
on rounds in the direction of rolling fibre, the axis of which
corresponds to Fig. 1 of the specification.
For rectangular
sections the ranges for equivalent sections shall be as given in
Fig. 2 of the specification.

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Methods for determining the mechanical properties
specified in Table 5 of the specification shall be in accordance
with 18:1598-1977 and IS:1608-1972.
5.1.6
GRAIN SIZE - Unless otherwise agreed, the steel when
tested in accordance with IS 4748:1988 shall show grain size in
the range of 5'to.8 for inherently fine grained steel.Steel with
grain size outside th..erange of 5 to 8 (for microalloyed
steel)may however, be supplied with mutual agreement.
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CLEANLINESS OF THE STEEL - Inclusion rating of the
steel shall be determined in accordance with 18 4163:1982.The
inclusion rating for th~ specimen shall not exceed the limits

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cleanliness

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blue

of the steel can

f~acture

magnetic particle test methods as per IS 10138

test

and

(part 1 to 3) or

agre~d to at the time of enquiry and order.

5.1.8
.HARDENABILITY- For
steels ordered on the
basis
of
end quenched hardenability, the requirementsshall be as
given in Table 7 of the specifcationor as mutually agreed
to
between the purchaser and the manufacturer. The
method
of
testlng hardenability of steels shall be in
accordance
with IS:3848-1981.
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DIMENSIONALTOLERANCES - The

dimensional tolerances for

hot rolled
steel
products shall
be in accordance with
IS:3739-1987.Any additional stipulation on dimensions may be
mutually agreed at the time of enquiry and order, if the forging
process
or product' "so ca 11s for. .
For'
forged
bars,
billets,blooms
etc,'
the tolerances shall be in accordance with
IS:3469 (Part 1 to 3)-1974.Tolerance
on straightness shall be as
given in clause 13.3 of the specification unless otherwise agreed
to between the purchaser and the manufacturer.

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5.2.1
Retest for Product Analysis - If the results of the
product analysis do nqt meet the composition requirements given
in
Tables
2 and 3 of the specification, unless otherwise
agreed to between the purchaser and the manufacturer, two new
samples shall be taken on different
pieces from the same
cast. Should the two analysis satisfy the requirements, the lot
represented shall be accepted. Should either of the tests fail,
the material shall be taken as not complying with this standard.

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Annealed Condition - If the samples selected under 14.2

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further samples shall be selected from the same heat-treatment
batch. The consignment shall be considered to conform to the
requirements
if
both the additional tests are satisfactory.
Should either of the samples fail, the manufacturer have th@.
right, if ~he so desjres,
to re-heat-treat the product in any
suitable manner befor~ two fresh samples are taken for testing.
Should the two tests satisfy the requirements of this standard
the lot represented shall be accepted. Should either of the
samples fails, the material shall be taken as not complying with
this standard.

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Retest for MechanicalTestson Test pieces-

If the

sample selected under 14.3 fails to meet the requirements

under 9 of the specification two further samples shall be
selected from the same size grouping for making fresh test bars
and tested. The consignmentshall be considered to conform
to the requirements
if
both
the additional tests are
satisfactory. Should either of the samples
fail, the
manufacturerhave the right, if he so desires, to re-heat-treat
the product in any suitable manner before two fresh samples are
taken for
testing.
Should the two tests satisfy the'
requirements of this standard the lot represented shall be

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accepted. Should either of the samples fails, the material shall

be taken as not complying with this standard.
6.
Additional Tests - If agreed to between the purchaser and
the manurfacturer
at the time of enquiry and order, any or a
combination of the following
tests may
be
carried out to
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ensure that the steels meet the purchaser's requirements:
a)

Macro-etch test in accordance with IS

b)

Ultrasonic

c)

Hardenability test in accordance with IS 3848 : 1981 and

values as per Table 7 of IS 5517 : 1993,

d)

Blank hardening test for core strength guarantee as

11371

1985,
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test in accordance

recommendations

with IS 3664

of Table 5 of IS 5517

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: 1993,

e)

Cleanliness test as per IS,10138 (Part 1 to 3),

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Microstructure

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Hot upset for forgibility.

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for machinability,

including

bending,

and

The acceptance level for each or any of these tests shall be

mutually agreed to at the time of enquiry and order.
7.

SUPPLY OF MATERIAL - Steel covered by this standard shall be

ordered rand delivered

the

8.

in anyone

of the basis

given in Table

1 of
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specification.

REJECTION -

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time
from
which information relating to the rejectionof
materialon the basis of test,
which do not conform to
IS:5517-1993shall be available. Such rejected material shall
not be mixed up with that which conforms to the specification.

9.
Samples-The
licensee shall supply, free of charge, the
in
accordance
with Regulations of the
samples required
Bureau of Indian Standards from hls factory or godown. BIS
shall pay for the samples taken by it from the open market.

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Replacement - Whenever a complaint is received soon after
the goods with Certification Mark have been purchased and used,
and
if there is adequate evidence that the goods have not
been misused, defective goods shall be replaced free of cost by
the licensee in case the complaint is proved to be genuine and
the warranty period (where applicable)
has not expired. The
final auth~rity to judge
conformity of the product to the
Standard shall be with BIS.

11.

STOP MARKING - The marking of the

product

shall

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some difficulty in
maintaining
the
conformity of
the
product to the specification,
or the testing equipment goes
out of order,
or if directed to do so by BIS for ~ny reason.
The marking may be resumed as soon as the defects are removed or
when BIS gives the permission to do so. The information regarding
resumption

12.

of marking

'sha) 1 also

be sent

to

BIS.

PRODUCTION DATA - The licenseeshall send to BIS as per

the enclosed proforma, a statement of the quantity produced,

marked
and exported
by
him and the trade value the~eof
during the half-year ending 30 June and 31 December. This
Statement is required to be forwarded to BIS on or before the
31st day of July and January for the preceding half-year.

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SPECIFICATION FOR STEELS FOR HARDENINGAND TEMPERING

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TABLE 1 LEVELS OF CONTROL

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Lot Size: Frequency:

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Test Method:

Clause: Requirement

Levelsof Control

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Eachcast

Onecast

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Threesamplesshouldbe
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middleandendof teeming.

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Freedomfrom defects

5.1

inspected to ensure freedomfrom

any surface defect.

15:1500-1983 One

Hardness

Eachsize grouping
every lot from each
heat treatmentbatch.

If the material is continu-

ously heat treated one

sampleshall be takenfrom
each
15 tonnes or part
Subjectto a minimum
thereof, but at least one
onesample from
eachcast.
sampleshall be taken from
eachcast.

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Everylot from each
heat treatmentbatch

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Hardenabi1ity

Adequateinspection
to ensurethat the

13. Dimensionaltolerances 13.1to 15:5517-1993

13.3
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productsconformto
the tolerance

16. Additional tests

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STANDARD

XYZ IRON AND STEEL COMPANY

MARK

(Registered Office Address and works address)

TEST CERTIFICATE FOR STEELS FOR HARDFNING

& TEMPERING

TEST CERTIFICATE No.

DATE

TO M!s

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It is certified that the material described belowfully conformsto IS: 5517-1993.

Chemicalcomposition and Mechanical properties of the Product, as tested in Accordance
with the Schemeof Testing and Inspection contained in the BIS Certification Marks
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