Ahmsa Steel - English

MEGA 02
Fourth edition - March 2010

Document No. VP117-00-M-01-02
The information contained in this manual is subject to change without

notification. Changes will be posted in the electronic version of the
Specification and Guarantee Manual AHMSA available at
WWW.AHMSA.COM.
POLITICA DE CALIDAD, SEGURIDAD, SALUD Y MEDIO AMBIENTE
Es interés de esta dirección:
• Fomentar la competitividad e incrementar el valor de

los recursos naturales y humanos de nuestras empresas,
acorde a las normas y leyes de Medio Ambiente y
Seguridad.
• Satisfacer las necesidades de Calidad y Servicio de

nuestros clientes.
• Utilizar el Sistema de Administración AHMSA (SAA) y sus

principios como herramienta para mejorar nuestras metas
y permitir el fortalecimiento de nuestra empresa
continuamente.
Monclova, Coahuila, 8 de Junio de 2001.
Revisión 00
LIC. ALONSO ANCIRA ELIZONDO

DIRECTOR GENERAL
ARQ. MANUEL ANCIRA ELIZONDO LIC. JORGE ANCIRA ELIZONDO

DIRECTOR GENERAL ADJUNTO DIRECTOR GENERAL ADJUNTO
DE OPERACIONES DE ADMINISTRACION Y FINANZAS
ENVIRONMENT, Q UALITY, HEALTH AND SAFETY P OLICY
It is the interest of AHMSA to:
• Promote competitiveness and increase the value of the natural and human resources of our
company and its subsidiaries, according to the standards and laws of Environment and Safety.
• Exceed the Quality and Service expectations of our customers.
• Improve our goals and enable the continuous strengthening of our company, by applying the
principles of the AHMSA Management System (AMS).
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
• General Policies 4
• The AHMSA Customer Portal 6
• Terms and Conditions of Use 8
HOT ROLLED FLAT PRODUCTS 10

• Wide Plate Steel 11
Product Guarantee Table, Plate (HRO) 24
• Hot Rolled Steel Coil 25
Product Guarantee Table, Hot Rolled Coil (HOR) 32
• Hot Rolled and Pickled Steel Coil 33
Product Guarantee Table, Pickled Coil (HRP) 34
• Skin Passed, Hot Rolled Flat Products (SKP) 35
• Floor Plate (FP) 35
COLD ROLLED FLAT PRODUCTS 44

• Cold Rolled Sheet and Coil 45
Product Guarantee Table, Temper Rolled Steel Sheet (CRO) 56
Product Guarantee Table, Full Hard Steel (CRU) 57
• Tin Plate 58
Product Guarantee Table, Tin Plate Guarantee Table (TCO) 62
• Tin-Free Steel 63
Product Guarantee Table, Tin-Free Steel (TFS) 66
STRUCTURAL SHAPES 68
• W Shapes - Wide Flange Beams 69
• C Shapes - Channels 71
• L Shapes - Angles 72
Product Guarantee Table, Structural Shapes 77
• Glossary 78
• Gauge Table 82
• Conversion Factors 83
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GENERAL POLICIES
Claims Policy If material appears to be defective, the customer shall

Overview attempt to process the material as usual. If the material
appears to have numerous imperfections or defects af-
ter a minimum of 10% has been processed, the customer
may then suspend production and notify AHMSA, and a
technical service representative will arrange to inspect the
material.
The customer shall notify AHMSA of any technical or ad-
ministrative claims via www.ahmsa.com or customer ser-
vice representative. Once a claim has been initiated, the
Sales and Technical Service departments will be notified
in order to seek resolution.
Oxidation Claims AHMSA shall not be held responsible for certain claims
arising from the oxidation of our products. Discoloration
and staining is inherent from the presence of atmospheric
humidity and the collection of condensation in transit. Be-
cause of the reactivity of steel, oxidation may be present
between the layers in coils or between bundled sheets.
AHMSA shall not be held responsible for the following oxi-
dation claims:
1. When material is ordered without oil (dry) or without a
suitable surface treatment.
2. When orders specify packaging with less than AHMSA’s
approved minimum level of protection.
3. When the steel is stored outdoors, or if left unprotected
against moisture or sudden temperature changes.
Note: If upon delivery the steel coil temperature is below
the warehouse temperature, the customer shall not unpack
the material until the coil temperature equalizes with the
warehouse.
Weight Variation A variation up to + /- 1% of the scale weight per invoiced

Claims shipment shall be allowed between the customer and
AHMSA, before a claim may be initiated.

Wet in Transit Will be considered in the following cases:
Claims 1. Upon delivery, all items have immediately been inspec-
ted for the presence of moisture in the package.
2. If moisture in the packaging is present at the time of
delivery, an annotation must be made in the delivery
log while in the presence of the carrier. AHMSA sales
must then be notified immediately.
3. Before the material is delivered to the customer or the
customer’s contracted carrier.
For material that is picked up by the customer, the claim
must be made to the customer’s contracted carrier. AHMSA
sales must then be notified immediately.
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Full Hard Steel, Unless otherwise specified, full hard steel is directly shipped
Direct from the Mill from the reduction mill. The variation in head and tail ends
thicknesses shall not constitute grounds for a claim.
Mechanical Data referring to mechanical properties or chemical analy-

Properties and sis are the result of tests performed on samples obtained
Chemical Analysis from specific locations of the product(s), in accordance with
the prescribed sampling procedures. Any warranty thereof
is limited to the values obtained at such locations and by
such procedures.
Permissible Products sold by AHMSA shall be subject to the variations,

Variations tolerances, and classifications defined by international steel
manufacturing standards as referenced in this manual.
The number of significant digits applied to testing are in
accordance with ASTM E-29.

Terms and AHMSA is not responsible for the outcomes of any technical
Conditions of Use recommendation associated with the design, installation
and use of AHMSA’s products in this publication.
Order Order placement requirements are necessary to maximi-

Requirements ze production efficiency. The order requirements are sub-
ject to change without notice.
Consult with an AHMSA sales representative for current
production specifications.
Hot Rolled Steel, AHMSA produces hot rolled steel according to international
Direct From the Mill steel manufacturing standards. The hot-rolling process
results in a product with defects such as mechanical scra-
tches, marks, scale and surface oxidation.
Hot rolled coils are supplied with the Head and Tail ends
out off gauge. Neither the variation in head and tail ends
thicknesses or coiler marks shall constitute grounds for
a claim.
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AHMSA CUSTOMER PORTAL - www.ahmsa.com
Using the last state of the art technology, the AHMSA Customer Portal pro-
vides up to date information on the status of commercial transactions with
AHMSA.
· Customer Service
The AHMSA Customer Portal provides in all the information our customers
require, from when the order is placed to after the product is delivered, all in
a timely and dependable manner.
The information modules are:
• Purchase Orders • Invoices
• Material in Production • Quality Test Certificates
• Shipping Details • Claims
• Credit Status
· Product inventories for Sale thru Internet

AHMSA offers products in stock available for sale, through the Customer
Portal. Using the Customer Portal results in the following benefits:
• Savings in telephone calls
• Savings in faxes services
• Access 24 hours per day, 7 days per week
Transactions are carried out in a fast and simple manner. Once the products
are selected, the shipping information and delivery address must be provided
in order to complete the transaction.
For more information please contact us:
Outside of Mexico and the U.S.:

AHMSA Export Department
• Phone + 52 (866) 649 34 81 · Fax + 52 (866) 649 23 10
• technicalservice@ahmsa.com
In the U.S.:
AHMSA International, Inc.
5150 N. Loop 1604 W. · San Antonio, Tx 78249
• Phone (210) 341 37 77 · Fax (210) 477 27 83
• sales@ahmsainternational.com
In Mexico:
Altos Hornos de Mexico, S.A.B. de C.V.
• Free 01 800 718 62 90
• sales@ahmsa.com
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE
All information about the material contained in this publication is ge-
neral in nature. The specifications should not be used or relied upon
for any specific application without independent professional exa-
mination for verification of accuracy, suitability, and applicability of
the materials described. Who so ever makes use of the material in
this publication does so at his or her own risk and assumes any and
all liability resulting from such use. Altos Hornos de Mexico, S.A.B.
de C.V. and all of its subsidiaries reject responsibility for any and all
expenditures incurred by lost commerce, labor expenses, or conse-
quential damages arising from any implied warranties of fitness for
any general or particular purpose.
The information contained herein is subject to change without pre-

vious notification. Changes will be posted in the Specification and
Guarantee Manual of AHMSA, available at WWW.AHMSA.COM un-
der the Products section.
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HOT ROLLED FLAT PRODUCTS
HOT ROLLED FLAT PRODUCTS

AHMSA´s hot rolled flat products comply with the strictest international quality stan-
dards. The processes for plate and coil production are certified under the ISO-9001
standard.
To comply with the automotive industry’s specifications, the Hot Mill department is
ISO/TS16949 certified.
In addition, AHMSA is certified and complies with the ISO-14001 certification to

guarantee increased efficiency and reduced environmental impact throughout the
manufacturing process.
AHMSA offers hot rolled plate and sheet, in grades and specifications which cover
most steel applications in the construction and automotive industry, as well as the
manufacture of heavy duty machinery, piping, structures, and pressure vessels,
etc.
AHMSA is proud to provide steel plate to the world, as the sole plate manufacturer
in Mexico.
Steel grades presented in this manual represent our main product lines. Some
products, sizes, and grades require a minimum volume to manufacture and/or are
subjected to restrictions.
For any application not covered in this manual, please contact a technical
consultant.

• Phone + 52 (866) 649 34 81
• Fax + 52 (866) 649 23 10
In the U.S.:
• Phone (210) 341 37 77
• Fax (210) 477 27 83
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WIDE PLATE STEEL
WIDE PLATE STEEL

Plate is manufactured under hot rolling conditions and is supplied with or without mill edge.
It is available in thicknesses from 0.312” to 2.0” and widths from 56” to 120”. AHMSA
does not guarantee internal quality for steel plate thicker than 2”.
CLASSIFICATION
The following steel types are classified by their resistance to deformation:
I.- Low yield strength steel:
All steel with a minimum yield strength of 30 ksi.
II.- Medium yield strength steel:
III.- High yield strength steel:
Note:
• All chemical composition tables indicate the maximum chemical percentage, unless stated
otherwise.
• All mechanical property tables indicate the minimum performance value, unless stated
otherwise.
• AHMSA manufactures steel plate up to 6 metric tons each. Please consult with a technical
service representative for larger applications.
TABLE 1 SAE STEEL CLASSIFICATION AND TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

Steel grade End use and typical applications
SAE 1010 and 1012 Low-carbon steel, for manufactured shapes, welded pipes, tubes, etc.
SAE 1015, 1018, 1020, Medium-carbon steels, for the manufacturing of structural shapes,
1022, 1025, 1030, machinery parts, and tools.
1035 and 1040
SAE 1045, 1050, 1055 High-carbon steels, for machinery parts and agricultural tools.
and 1060
SAE 1552 High-manganese steel, for tempered applications requiring increased
resistance to wear in applications such as blades and hole pins.
SAE 15B21 and Boron steels, for tempered applications requiring increased resistance
AHM 130-B to wear, generally used in agricultural tools such as plough disks.
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Chemical composition
Chemical composition (maximum %)
WIDE PLATE STEEL

Size range
Specification C Mn P S Si (Table 5)
SAE 1010 0.08 - 0.13 0.30 - 0.60 0.030 0.035 - 1
SAE 1012 0.10 - 0.15 0.30 - 0.60 0.030 0.035 - 1
SAE 1015 0.13 - 0.18 0.30 - 0.60 0.030 0.035 - 1
SAE 1018 0.15 - 0.20 0.60 - 0.90 0.030 0.035 - 1
SAE 1020 0.18 - 0.23 0.30 - 0.60 0.030 0.035 - 2
SAE 1022 0.18 - 0.23 0.70 - 1.00 0.030 0.035 - 2
SAE 1025 0.22 - 0.28 0.30 - 0.60 0.030 0.035 0.35 2
SAE 1030 0.28 - 0.34 0.60 - 0.90 0.030 0.035 0.35 2
SAE 1035 0.32 - 0.38 0.60 - 0.90 0.030 0.035 0.35 2
SAE 1040 0.37 - 0.44 0.60 - 0.90 0.030 0.035 0.35 2
SAE 1045 0.43 - 0.50 0.60 - 0.90 0.030 0.035 0.35 2
SAE 1050 0.48 - 0.55 0.60 - 0.90 0.030 0.035 0.35 2
SAE 1055 0.50 - 0.60 0.60 - 0.90 0.030 0.035 0.35 2
SAE 1060 0.55 - 0.65 0.60 - 0.90 0.030 0.035 0.35 2
SAE 1552 0.47 - 0.55 1.20 - 1.50 0.030 0.035 0.15 - 0.35 2
SAE 15B21 0.17 - 0.24 0.70 - 1.20 0.030 0.050 0.15 - 0.35 2
AHM 130-B 0.35 1.35 0.030 0.035 0.35 2
Note: For SAE 15B21 and AHM 130-B, the Boron content is within 0.0005% to 0.0030%.
TABLE 2 LOW, MEDIUM, AND HIGH STRENGTH STRUCTURAL STEEL

Grade End use and typical applications
LC PAILS Used for the manufacture of large galvanized pails.
ASTM A-283-A, B, C Moderate strength structures with high weldability.
ASTM A-36 Medium strength structural, welded beams and column bases.
ABS A, B, D, E
LLOYD´S A, B, D, E Medium strength structural steel for shipbuilding.
ASTM A-131-A, B, D, E
DIN/BS EN 10025 S-235 Moderate strength structures with high weldability.
DIN/BS EN 10025 S-275 Medium strength structural steel, welded beams and column bases.
DIN/BS EN 10025 S-355 High strength welded beams, bridges and buildings.
ASTM A-572-50 and 60 High strength low alloy (HSLA) welded girders, bridges, buildings,
wind towers and conical posts.
ASTM A-572-65 High strength low alloy (HSLA) bases for posts and light poles.
ASTM A-656 Gr. 50 and 60 High strength structures and welded beams.
ASTM A-656 Gr. 70 and 80 Extra-High strength for structures where low weight is required.
ASTM A-709 Gr. 50 High strength low alloy (HSLA) for bridges.
JIS G-3106 SM-490-A High strength low alloy (HSLA) with high weldability for bridges,
vessels, etc.
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Chemical composition and mechanical properties
WIDE PLATE STEEL

Yield Tensile Elong
(maximum %) strength strength in 8”
min. min. min. Size
Specification C Mn P S Si Cb V ksi ksi % range
LC PAILS 0.06 0.35 0.030 0.030 0.40 - - - - - 1
ASTM A-283-A 0.14 0.90 0.035 0.040 0.40 - - 24 45-60 27 1
ASTM A-283-B 0.17 0.90 0.035 0.040 0.40 - - 27 50-65 25 1
ASTM A-283-C 0.24 0.90 0.035 0.040 0.40 - - 30 55-75 22 1
ASTM A-36 0.27 1.20 0.040 0.050 0.40 - - 36 58-80 20 1
ABS A 0.23 1.35 0.035 0.040 - - - 34 58-71 21 1
ABS B 0.21 0.80-1.10 0.035 0.040 0.35 - - 34 58-71 21 1
ABS D 0.21 0.70-1.35 0.035 0.040 0.10-0.35 - - 34 58-71 21 1
ABS E 0.18 0.70-1.35 0.035 0.040 0.10-0.35 - - 34 58-71 21 1
LLOYD´S A 0.23 1.35 0.035 0.040 - - - 34 58-71 21 1
LLOYD´S B 0.21 0.80-1.10 0.035 0.040 0.35 - - 34 58-71 21 1
LLOYD´S D 0.21 0.70-1.35 0.035 0.040 0.10-0.35 - - 34 58-71 21 1
LLOYD´S E 0.18 0.70-1.35 0.035 0.040 0.10-0.35 - - 34 58-71 21 1
ASTM A-131-A 0.21 0.52 0.035 0.035 0.50 - - 34 58-75 21 1
ASTM A-131-B 0.21 0.80 0.035 0.035 0.35 - - 34 58-75 21 1
ASTM A-131-D 0.21 0.60 0.035 0.035 0.10-0.35 - - 34 58-75 21 1
ASTM A-131-E 0.18 0.70 0.035 0.035 0.10-0.35 - - 34 58-75 21 1
DIN EN 10025 S-235 0.20 0.90 0.035 0.040 - - - 35 49-68 20 2
DIN EN 10025 S-275 0.21 1.50 0.035 0.040 - - - 37 59-81 20 2
DIN EN 10025 S-355 0.24 1.50 0.035 0.040 0.55 - - 51 71-91 18 3
ASTM A-572-50 0.23 1.35 0.040 0.050 0.40 0.050 0.06 50 65 18 2
ASTM A-572-60 0.26 1.35 0.040 0.050 0.40 0.050 0.15 60 75 16 2
ASTM A-572-65 0.23 1.65 0.040 0.050 0.40 0.050 0.15 65 80 15 3
ASTM A-656 Gr. 50 0.18 1.65 0.025 0.035 0.60 0.10 0.15 50 60 20 2
ASTM A-656 Gr. 60 0.18 1.65 0.025 0.035 0.60 0.10 0.15 60 70 17 3
ASTM A-656 Gr. 70 0.18 1.65 0.025 0.035 0.60 0.10 0.15 70 80 14 3
ASTM A-656 Gr. 80 0.18 1.65 0.025 0.035 0.60 0.10 0.15 80 90 12 3
ASTM A-709 Gr. 50 0.23 1.35 0.035 0.035 0.40 0.050 0.15 50 65 18 2
JIS G-3106 SM-490-A 0.20 1.60 0.035 0.035 0.55 - - 47 71-88 21 2
Represents minimum % values
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TABLE 3 PRESSURE VESSEL STEEL
WIDE PLATE STEEL

ASTM/ASME SA-285-C Low to medium tensile strength steel for pressure vessels.
ASTM/ASME SA-455 High tensile strength steel for pressure vessels.
ASTM/ASME SA-516-60 High tensile strength steel for pressure vessels, for Moderate and
ASTM/ASME SA-516-70 Lower Temperature Service.
NMX B-475 Spherical pressure vessels.
ASTM/ASME SA-612
Railroad car tanks.
AAR TC-128-B
Chemical composition Yield Tensile Elong

min. min. min. Size
Specification C Mn P S Si Cb ksi ksi % range
ASTM/ASME SA-285-C 0.28 0.90 0.035 0.035 - - 30 55-75 23 1
ASTM/ASME SA-455
Thickness ≤ 0.375” 0.33 0.85-1.20 0.035 0.035 0.40 - 38 75-95 15 2
Thickness > 0.375”- ≤ 0.580” 0.33 0.85-1.20 0.035 0.035 0.40 - 37 73-93 15 2
Thickness > 0.580”- ≤ 0.750” 0.33 0.85-1.20 0.035 0.035 0.40 - 35 70-90 15 2
ASTM/ASME SA-516-60
Thickness ≤ 0.500” 0.27 0.60-0.90 0.035 0.035 0.15-0.40 - 32 60-80 21 2
Thickness > 0.500” 0.27 0.85-1.20 0.035 0.035 0.15-0.40 - 32 60-80 21 2
ASTM/ASME SA-516-70 0.31 0.85-1.20 0.035 0.035 0.15-0.40 - 38 70-90 17 2
NMX B-475 1
Thickness > 0.1875”- ≤ 1.375” 0.22 1.0-1.60 0.035 0.030 0.50 0.020-0.05 55 77-91 17 3
Thickness > 1.375”- ≤ 2.0” 0.22 1.0-1.60 0.035 0.030 0.50 0.020-0.05 53 73-87 17 3
ASTM/ASME SA-612
Thickness ≤ 0.500” 0.25 1.0-1.50 0.035 0.025 0.15-0.50 - 50 83-105 16 2
Thickness > 0.500”- ≤ 1.0” 0.25 1.0-1.50 0.035 0.025 0.15-0.50 - 50 81-101 16 2
AAR TC-128-B 0.24 1.0-1.65 0.025 0.015 0.15-0.40 0.050 50 81-101 16 2
1 These steel grades have special requirements and will are subject to a production feasibility study.
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TABLE 4 PIPELINE, CASING, AND SUPPORT STEEL
WIDE PLATE STEEL

API 5L B, and X-42 Medium tensile strength pipeline.
API 5L X-46 to X-80 High tensile strength pipeline.
API X-52, 60 and 65-SG High tensile strength pipeline for sour service applications (sour gas).
API 2H 50 Support pipes and marine platforms structures.
Chemical composition Yield Tensile Elong

min. min. min. Size
Specification C Mn P S Si Nb V Ti ksi ksi % range
API 5L B (PSL 1) 0.26 1.22 0.030 0.030 - - - - 35.5 60.2 35 1
(PSL 2) 0.22 1.20 0.025 0.015 0.45 0.05 0.05 0.04 35.5-65.3 60.2-110.2 35 1
API 5L X-42 (PSL 1) 0.26 1.30 0.030 0.030 - - - - 42.1 60.2 35 1
(PSL 2) 0.22 1.30 0.025 0.015 0.45 0.05 0.05 0.04 42.1-71.8 60.2-110.2 35 1
API 5L X-46 (PSL 1) 0.26 1.40 0.030 0.030 - - - - 46.4 63.1 35 2
(PSL 2) 0.22 1.30 0.025 0.015 0.45 0.05 0.05 0.04 46.4-76.1 63.1-110.2 35 2
API 5L X-52 (PSL 1) 0.26 1.40 0.030 0.030 - - - - 52.2 66.7 33 3
(PSL 2) 0.22 1.40 0.025 0.015 0.45 - - - 52.2-76.9 66.7-110.2 33 3
API 5L X-56 (PSL 1) 0.26 1.40 0.030 0.030 - - - - 56.6 71.1 33 3
(PSL 2) 0.22 1.40 0.025 0.015 0.45 - - - 56.6-79 71.1-110.2 33 3
API 5L X-60 (PSL 1) 0.26 1.40 0.030 0.030 - - - - 60.2 75.4 32 3
(PSL 2) 0.12 1.60 0.025 0.015 0.45 - - - 60.2-81.9 75.4-110.2 32 3
API 5L X-65 (PSL 1) 0.26 1.45 0.030 0.030 - - - - 65.3 77.6 32 3
(PSL 2) 0.12 1.60 0.025 0.015 0.45 - - - 65.3-87 77.6-110.2 32 3
API 5L X-70 (PSL 1) 0.26 1.65 0.030 0.030 - - - - 70.3 82.7 30 3
(PSL 2) 0.12 1.70 0.025 0.015 0.45 - - - 70.3-92.1 82.7-110.2 30 3
API 5L X-80 (PSL 2) 0.12 1.85 0.025 0.015 0.45 - - - 80.5-102.3 90.6-119.7 30 3
API X-52-SG 1 0.10 1.05 0.025 0.005 0.35 0.05 0.06 - 52-68 67-80 35 3
API X-60-SG 1 0.10 1.05 0.025 0.005 0.35 0.05 0.06 - 60-75 75 32 3
API X-65-SG 1 0.10 1.40 0.025 0.005 0.35 0.05 0.06 0.2 66-87 78-92 30 3
API 2H 50 1, 2 0.18 1.15-1.60 0.030 0.010 0.05-0.40 0.01-0.04 - 0.02 50 70-90 21 3
1 These steel grades have special requirements and are subject to a production feasibility study.
2 Plate meeting this grade will be produced “as rolled”. Mechanical testing is performed thru
normalized test samples.
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TABLE 5 SIZE RANGES
Maximum plate length by thickness and width, given in inches.
WIDE PLATE STEEL

The plate is produced in lengths from 150” up to 500”. The maximum weight for a
single plate is 6 metric tons.
Width Size range 1

Thickness 56-60 61-64 65-68 69-72 73-76 77-80 81-84 85-88 89-92 93-96 97-107 108-120
0.250-0.311 * Please contact our Technical Service Department
0.312-0.374 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 - -
0.375-0.625 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480
0.626-0.750 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480
0.751-0.875 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 440
0.876-1.000 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 430 380
1.001-1.250 480 480 480 480 480 460 440 420 400 380 340 310
1.251-1.500 480 480 450 430 400 380 360 350 330 320 280 250
1.501-1.750 440 410 390 360 340 330 310 300 280 270 240 220
1.751-2.000 380 360 340 320 300 290 270 260 250 240 210 190
> 2.000 * Please contact our Technical Service Department
Width Size range 2

Thickness 56-60 61-64 65-68 69-72 73-76 77-80 81-84 85-88 89-92 93-96 97-107 108-120
0.250-0.311 * Please contact our Technical Service Department
0.312-0.374 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 - -
0.375-0.437 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 -
0.438-0.625 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480
0-626-0.875 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 440
0.876-1.000 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 430 380
1.001-1.250 480 480 480 480 480 460 440 420 400 380 340 310
1.251-1.375 480 480 480 460 440 420 400 380 360 350 310 280
1.376-1.500 480 480 450 430 400 380 360 350 330 320 280 250
1.501-1.750 440 410 390 360 340 330 310 300 280 270 240 220
1.751-2.000 340 320 300 280 270 250 240 230 220 200 190 170
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WIDE PLATE STEEL
Width Size range 3

Thickness 56-60 61-64 65-68 69-72 73-76 77-80 81-84 85-88 89-92 93-96 97-107 108-120
0.312-0.374 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 - -
0.375-0.437 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 -
0.438-0.500 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480
0.501-0.562 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480
0.563-0.625 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480
0.626-0.750 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480
0.751-0.875 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 480 440
Note: Steel grades with a yield strength of 60 ksi or higher, and a thickness ≤ 0.375” can be produced
with a maximum width of 88”.
TABLE 6 ORDER MINIMUMS FOR SPECIFICATION

In general, each item must be ordered in multiples of 60 metric
tons. For example
Thickness Width Length MT

0.500” 72” 240” 60
0.375” 84” 240” 120
0.625” 60” 480” 180
1.000” 96” 240” 60
Note: For grades ASTM A-36, ASTM A-283, and SAE 1010 to SAE 1015,
multiples of 30 MT will be considered.
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TABLE 7 PLATE TOLERANCE (according to ASTM A-6)
7.1 Permitted variations in thickness for carbon and HSLA steel Plates;
WIDE PLATE STEEL

Refer to ASTM A-6 Table 1
Specified Widths given in inches, in
thickness
56 to 72 to 84 to 96 to 108 to
(inches) 72, excl 84, excl 96, excl 108, excl 120, excl
5/16 to 3/8, excl 0.030 0.030 0.030 0.030 0.030
3/8 to 7/16, excl 0.030 0.030 0.030 0.030 0.040
7/16 to 1/2, excl 0.030 0.030 0.030 0.030 0.040
1/2 to 5/8, excl 0.030 0.030 0.030 0.030 0.040
5/8 to 3/4, excl 0.030 0.030 0.030 0.040 0.040
3/4 to 1, excl 0.030 0.030 0.040 0.040 0.050
1 to 2, excl 0.060 0.060 0.060 0.070 0.080
2 to 3, excl 0.090 0.100 0.100 0.110 0.120
7.2 Permitted variations in thickness for carbon and HSLA steel Plates, 50 mm and Under
in Thickness When Ordered to Thickness; Refer to ASTM A-6 Table A1.1
Specified Widths given in millimeters, mm
thickness
1420 to 1800 to 2100 to 2400 to 2700 to
(mm) 1800, excl 2100, excl 2400, excl 2700, excl 3000, excl
8.0 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.90
9.0 - 11.0 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 1.00
12.0 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.90 1.00
14.0 - 16.0 0.80 0.80 0.90 0.90 1.00
18.0 0.80 0.80 0.90 1.00 1.10
20.0 0.80 0.80 0.90 1.00 1.20
22.0 0.90 0.90 1.00 1.10 1.30
25.0 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.20 1.30
28.0 1.10 1.10 1.10 1.30 1.40
30.0 1.20 1.20 1.20 1.40 1.50
32.0 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.50 1.60
35.0 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.60 1.70
38.0 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.70 1.80
40.0 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.80 2.00
45.0 1.70 1.80 1.80 2.00 2.30
50.0 1.80 2.00 2.00 2.30 2.50
Note:
• Permitted variations under specific thickness of 0.01” (Table 7.1) or 0.3 mm (Table 7.2).
• Thickness is measured at 3/8” or 10 mm from the longitudinal edge when ordered with a cut
edge and 3/4” or 20 mm on a mill edge.
• For thickness measured at any location other than specified in Note 2, the permitted variations
over specified thickness shall be 1.75 times the amount in Tables 7.1 and 7.2, which is then
rounded to the nearest tenth decimal point.
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7.3 Permitted variations in width and length for sheared plates 1 1/ 2 in., and under in
thickness; Refer to ASTM A-6 Table 3
WIDE PLATE STEEL

Specified dimensions Over specified width and length A for thicknesses given in (inches)
(inches) to 3/8, excl 3/8 to 5/8, excl 5/8 to 1, excl 1 to 2, excl
Length Width Width Length Width Length Width Length Width Length
120 to 240, 56 to 60, excl 3/8 3/4 1/2 7/8 5/8 1 3/4 1 1/8
excl 60 to 84, excl 1/2 3/4 5/8 7/8 3/4 1 7/8 1 1/4
84 to 108, excl 9/16 7/8 11/16 15/16 13/16 1 1/8 1 1 3/8
108 and over 5/8 1 3/4 1 1/8 7/8 1 1/4 1 1/8 1 3/8
240 to 360, 56 to 60, excl 3/8 1 1/2 1 1/8 5/8 1 1/4 3/4 1 1/2
excl 60 to 84, excl 1/2 1 5/8 1 1/8 3/4 1 1/4 7/8 1 1/2
84 to 108, excl 9/16 1 11/16 1 1/8 7/8 1 3/8 1 1 1/2
108 and over 11/16 1 1/8 7/8 1 1/4 1 1 3/8 1 1/4 1 3/4
360 to 480, 56 to 60, excl 7/16 1 1/8 1/2 1 1/4 5/8 1 3/8 3/4 1 5/8
excl 60 to 84, excl 1/2 1 1/4 5/8 1 3/8 3/4 1 1/2 7/8 1 5/8
84 to 108, excl 9/16 1 1/4 3/4 1 3/8 7/8 1 1/2 1 1 7/8
108 and over 3/4 1 3/8 7/8 1 1/2 1 1 5/8 1 1/4 1 7/8
A Permitted variation under specified width and length is 1/4”.
7.4 Permitted variations in width and length for sheared plate 40 mm and under in
thickness; Refer to ASTM A-6 Table A1.3
Specified dimensions Over specified width and length A for thicknesses given in (millimeters)
(millimeters) to 10.5, excl 10.5 to 16, excl 16 to 25, excl 25 to 50, excl
Length Width Width Length Width Length Width Length Width Length
3000 to 6000, 1420 to 1500, excl 10 19 13 22 16 25 19 29
excl 1500 to 2100, excl 13 19 16 22 19 25 22 32
2100 to 2700, excl 14 22 18 24 21 29 25 35
2700 and over 16 25 19 29 22 32 29 35
6000 to 9000, 1420 to 1500, excl 10 25 13 29 16 32 19 38
excl 1500 to 2100, excl 13 25 16 29 19 32 22 38
2100 to 2700, excl 14 25 18 32 22 35 25 38
2700 and over 18 29 22 32 25 35 32 44
9000 to 1420 to 1500, excl 11 29 13 32 16 35 19 41
12000, 1500 to 2100, excl 13 32 16 35 19 38 22 41
excl
2100 to 2700, excl 14 32 19 35 22 38 25 48
2700 and over 19 35 22 38 25 41 32 48
A Permitted variation under specified width and length is 6.0 mm.
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7.5 Permitted camber for carbon and HSLA steel sheared plates in inches;
WIDE PLATE STEEL

Specified thickness Specified width
(inches) (inches) Permitted Camber
to 2, incl All 1/8 x (No. of feet of length/5)
over 2 All 1/4 x (No. of feet of length/5)
7.6 Permitted camber for carbon and HSLA steel sheared plates in millimeters;
Refer to ASTM A-6 Table A1.11
Specified thickness Specified width
(mm) (mm) Permitted Camber
to 50.8, excl All 3.175 x (No. of mm of length/1,524)
over 50.8 All 6.35 x (No. of mm of length/1,524)
7.7 Permitted variations from a flat surface for standard flatness carbon steel plate;
Specified Specified widths given in inches, in
thickness 56 to 60 to 72 to 84 to 96 to 108 to
(inches) 60, excl 72, excl 84, excl 96, excl 108, excl 120, excl
1/4 to 3/8, excl 3/4 15/16 1 1/8 1 1/4 - -
3/8 to 1/2, excl 5/8 5/8 3/4 7/8 1 1 1/8
1/2 to 3/4, excl 9/16 5/8 5/8 3/4 1 1
3/4 to 1, excl 9/16 5/8 5/8 5/8 3/4 7/8
1 to 2, excl 1/2 9/16 9/16 5/8 5/8 5/8
2 and over 7/16 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 9/16
7.8 Permitted variations from a flat surface for standard flatness carbon steel plate;
Specified Specified widths given in millimeters, mm
(mm) 1500, excl 1800, excl 2100, excl 2400, excl 2700, excl 3000, excl
6 to 10, excl 19 24 29 32 - -
10 to 12, excl 16 16 19 22 25 29
12 to 20, excl 14 16 16 19 25 25
20 to 25, excl 14 16 16 16 19 22
25 to 50, excl 13 14 14 16 16 16
50 and over 11 13 13 13 13 14
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7.9 Permitted variations from a flat surface for standard flatness HSLA steel plates;
WIDE PLATE STEEL

Specified Specified widths given in inches, in
(inches) 60, excl 72, excl 84, excl 96, excl 108, excl 120, excl
1/4 to 3/8, excl 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/4 1 7/8 - -
3/8 to 1/2, excl 15/16 15/16 1 1/8 1 5/16 1 1/2 1 5/8
1/2 to 3/4, excl 13/16 7/8 1 1 1/8 1 1/4 1 3/8
3/4 to 1, excl 7/8 7/8 15/16 1 1 1/8 1 5/16
1 to 2, excl 3/4 13/16 7/8 15/16 1 1
2 and over 11/16 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 7/8
7.10 Permitted variations from a flat surface for standard flatness HSLA steel plates;
Specified Specified widths given in millimeters, mm
(mm) 1500, excl 1800, excl 2100, excl 2400, excl 2700, excl 3000, excl
6 to 10, excl 29 35 44 48 - -
10 to 12, excl 24 24 29 33 38 41
12 to 20, excl 22 22 25 29 32 35
20 to 25, excl 22 22 24 25 29 33
25 to 50, excl 19 21 22 24 25 25
50 and over 18 19 19 19 19 22
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7.11 Permitted variations in waviness for standard flatness plate in inches;
WIDE PLATE STEEL

Permitted
variation from
a flat surface
(from Table Permitted variation in waviness, inches,
13 or 14) when number of waves in 12 ft is:
in

ASTM A-6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
5/16 5/16 1/4 3/16 1/8 1/8 1/16 1/16
3/8 3/8 5/16 3/16 3/16 1/8 1/16 1/16
7/16 7/16 5/16 1/4 3/16 1/8 1/8 1/16
1/2 1/2 3/8 5/16 3/16 3/16 1/8 1/16
9/16 9/16 7/16 5/16 1/4 3/16 1/8 1/8
5/8 5/8 1/2 3/8 1/4 3/16 1/8 1/8
11/16 11/16 1/2 3/8 5/16 3/16 3/16 1/8
3/4 3/4 9/16 7/16 5/16 1/4 3/16 1/8
13/16 13/16 5/8 7/16 5/16 1/4 3/16 1/8
7/8 7/8 11/16 1/2 3/8 1/4 3/16 1/8
15/16 15/16 11/16 1/2 3/8 5/16 1/4 3/16
1 1 3/4 9/16 7/16 5/16 1/4 3/16
1 1/8 1 1/8 7/8 5/8 1/2 3/8 1/4 3/16
1 1/4 1 1/4 15/16 11/16 1/2 3/8 5/16 1/4
1 3/8 1 3/8 1 1/16 3/4 9/16 7/16 5/16 1/4
1 1/2 1 1/2 1 1/8 7/8 5/8 1/2 3/8 1/4
1 5/8 1 5/8 1 1/4 15/16 11/16 1/2 3/8 5/16
1 3/4 1 3/4 1 5/16 1 3/4 9/16 7/16 5/16
1 7/8 1 7/8 1 7/16 1 1/16 13/16 9/16 7/16 5/16
2 2 1 1/2 1 1/8 7/8 5/8 1/2 3/8
2 1/8 2 1/8 1 5/8 1 3/16 7/8 11/16 1/2 3/8
2 1/4 2 1/4 1 11/16 1 1/4 15/16 11/16 9/16 3/8
2 3/8 2 3/8 1 13/16 1 5/16 1 3/4 9/16 7/16
2 1/2 2 1/2 1 7/8 1 7/16 1 1/16 13/16 9/16 7/16
2 5/8 2 5/8 2 1 1/2 1 1/8 13/16 5/8 7/16
2 3/4 2 3/4 2 1/16 1 9/16 1 1/8 7/8 5/8 1/2
2 7/8 2 7/8 2 3/16 1 5/8 1 3/16 15/16 11/16 1/2
3 3 2 1/4 1 11/16 1 1/4 15/16 11/16 9/16
3 1/8 3 1/8 2 3/8 1 3/4 1 5/16 1 3/4 9/16
Note: Waviness denotes the maximum deviation of the surface of the plate from a plane parallel to the
surface of the point of measurement and contiguous to the surface of the plate at each of the
two adjacent wave peaks, when the plate is resting on a flat horizontal surface, as measured in
an increment of less than 12 ft. of length. The permitted variation in waviness is a function of the
permitted variation from a flat surface as obtained from table 13 or 14, whichever is applicable.
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7.12 Permitted variations in waviness for standard flatness plate in mm;
WIDE PLATE STEEL

Permitted
variation from
a flat surface
(from Table Permitted variation in waviness, millimeters,
A1.13 or A1.14) when number of waves in 4,000 mm is:
mm
ASTM A-6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 8 6 5 3 3 2 2
10 10 8 5 5 3 2 2
11 11 8 6 5 3 3 2
13 13 10 8 5 5 3 2
14 14 11 8 6 5 3 2
16 16 13 10 6 5 3 2
17 17 13 10 8 5 5 2
19 19 14 11 8 6 5 2
21 21 16 11 8 6 5 2
22 22 17 13 10 6 5 2
24 24 17 13 10 8 6 5
25 25 19 14 11 8 6 5
29 29 22 16 13 10 6 5
32 32 24 17 13 10 8 6
35 35 27 19 14 11 8 6
38 38 29 22 16 13 10 6
41 41 32 24 17 13 10 8
44 44 33 25 19 14 11 8
48 48 37 27 21 14 11 8
51 51 38 29 22 16 13 10
54 54 41 30 22 17 13 10
57 57 43 32 24 17 14 10
60 60 46 33 25 19 14 11
64 64 48 37 27 21 14 11
67 67 51 38 29 21 16 11
70 70 52 40 29 22 16 13
73 73 56 41 30 24 17 13
76 76 57 43 32 24 17 14
79 79 60 44 33 25 19 14
Note: Waviness denotes the maximum deviation of the surface of the plate from a plane parallel to
the surface of the point of measurement and contiguous to the surface of the plate at each of
the two adjacent wave peaks, when the plate is resting on a flat horizontal surface, as mea-
sured in an increment of less than 4,000 mm of length. The permitted variation in waviness is
a function of the permitted variation from a flat surface as obtained from table A1.13 or A1.14,
whichever is applicable.
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PRODUCT GUARANTEE TABLE, PLATE (HRO)
WIDE PLATE STEEL (GUARANTEES)

Depending on the chemical composition of the steel, Hot Rolled Plate (HRO) is available
with mill edge or cut edge, in a 0.312” to 2.000” thickness, and a width of 56” to 120”.
AHMSA does not guarantee internal quality for steel plate thicker than 2”.
The surface finish of hot rolled plate is semi-smooth and may have oxidation. Hot rolled
plate is used for structural applications or where the surface quality is not critical.
The typical applications of AHMSA steel plate are listed in tables 1, 2, 3, and 4 of this
section.
Attribute Guarantee Remarks

Oxidation Not Hot rolled steel plate is delivered as rolled and is not protected. It
guaranteed may have oxidation or staining. The manufacturer is not responsible
for the risk of corrosion on products that are not oiled or protected.
Same conditions for marine environment.
Pitting 21 days Material that is not packaged and exposed to the elements is
susceptible to pitting. The manufacturer warrants any exposed
material to be free from pitting for 21 days.
Mechanical 6 months In accordance with the required specifications.
properties
Camber 6 months In accordance with ASTM A-6 table 11.
Surface 6 months According to ASTM A-6, the hot-rolling process results in a product
quality with scale and surface oxidation.
AHMSA guarantees the surface of the hot rolled steel products to be
95% free from defects such as: mechanical marks, scratches, scale,
laminations, flakes, or cracks, all without affecting the thickness
tolerance. For special requirements, a production feasibility study
shall be required.
Flatness 6 months In accordance with ASTM A-6 tables: 13, A1.13, 14, A1.14, 15, and
A1.15
Dimensional 6 months The maximum measured distance between diagonals is 1 1/2” out
tolerances of square, in accordance with ASTM A-6 tables: 1, 3, A1.1 and A1.3.
Note: Claims will be accepted no later than 6 months after shipment.
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HOT ROLLED STEEL COIL

Mill edge, hot rolled coils are available in thicknesses of 0.059” to 0.500” depending on
the complexity of the steel. Hot rolled steel coils are intended for applications where
coil breaks and flatness requirements are not critical, or where customers have sheet
processing equipment to reduce them.
CLASSIFICATION
Note:
• All chemical composition tables indicate the maximum chemical percentage, unless stated
otherwise.
• All mechanical property tables indicate the minimum performance value, unless stated otherwise.
• AHMSA manufactures steel coils up to 20 metric tons each. Please consult with a technical
service representative for larger applications.
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TABLE 8 LOW, MEDIUM, AND HIGH CARBON STEEL (SAE steel)

Specification Note End use and typical applications
SAE 1005, 1006, 1008, 4 Low carbon steel for moderate drawing cold reduction,
1010 and 1012 fabrication of commercial pipes, tubular profile, and poline
shapes.
SAE 1015, 1018, 1020, 4 Medium carbon steel for fabrication of structural pieces, cold
1021, 1025, 1030, reduction, machinery pieces, tools, blades and shovels.
1035 and 1040
SAE 1045, 1050, 1055, 4 High carbon steel for tools, casings, cold reduction,
1060 and 1552 agricultural tools, and temper pieces.
SAE 15B21, AHM 130-B 4 Boron steel for wear-resistant temper pieces, agricultural
tools and plough disks.
Note 4: These grades are manufactured in all dimensions according to the indicated size range.
Chemical composition (maximum %) Size
Specification C Mn P S Si B range
SAE 1005 0.06 0.35 0.030 0.035 - - 1
SAE 1006 0.08 0.25-0.40 0.030 0.035 - - 1
SAE 1008 0.10 0.30-0.50 0.030 0.035 - - 1
SAE 1010 0.08-0.13 0.30-0.60 0.030 0.035 - - 1
SAE 1012 0.10-0.15 0.30-0.60 0.030 0.035 - - 1
SAE 1015 0.13-0.18 0.30-0.60 0.030 0.035 - - 1
SAE 1018 0.15-0.20 0.60-0.90 0.030 0.035 - - 2
SAE 1020 0.18-0.23 0.30-0.60 0.030 0.035 - - 2
SAE 1021 0.18-0.23 0.60-0.90 0.030 0.035 - - 2
SAE 1025 0.22-0.28 0.30-0.60 0.030 0.035 0.35 - 2
SAE 1030 0.28-0.34 0.60-0.90 0.030 0.035 0.35 - 3
SAE 1035 0.32-0.38 0.60-0.90 0.030 0.035 0.35 - 3
SAE 1040 0.37-0.44 0.60-0.90 0.030 0.035 0.35 - 3
SAE 1045 0.43-0.50 0.60-0.90 0.030 0.035 0.35 - 3
SAE 1050 0.48-0.55 0.60-0.90 0.030 0.035 0.35 - 3
SAE 1055 0.50-0.60 0.60-0.90 0.030 0.035 0.35 - 3
SAE 1060 0.55-0.65 0.60-0.90 0.030 0.035 0.35 - 3
SAE 1552 0.47-0.55 1.20-1.50 0.030 0.035 0.35 - 5
SAE 15B21 0.17-0.24 0.70-1.20 0.030 0.050 0.15-0.35 0.0005-0.003 4
AHM 130-B 0.35 1.35 0.030 0.035 0.35 0.0005-0.003 4
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TABLE 9 HIGH FORMABILITY STEEL FOR AUTOMOTIVE PARTS
ASTM A-1011 (DS) 2 Drawing quality - compressor casings.

DIN EN 10111 DD11 6 Commercial/drawing quality for medium strength beams.
DIN EN 10111 DD12 6 Commercial/drawing quality for medium strength beams.
DIN EN 10111 DD13 6 Deep drawing quality - clutches.
DIN EN 10111 DD14 6 Extra-deep drawing quality - compressor casings.
SAE 1008/1010 4 Medium strength structural for beams.
ASTM A 1011-45, 50, 55, 60, 2
65 and 70 classes 1 and 2
For chassis, rings, rim centers, beams, and crossties.
ASTM A 1018-45, 50, 55, 60, 7
65 and 70 classes 1 and 2
SAE J-1392-050 X/Y 4 High strength structural for automotive components.
SAE J-1392-080 X/Y 4 Extra high strength structural for beams.
Note 2: These grades are manufactured only in thicknesses less than 0.230”.
Note 4: These grades are manufactured in all dimensions according to the indicated size range.
Note 6: These grades are manufactured in thicknesses from 1.8 mm up to 11 mm.
Note 7: This grade is produced starting from thickness 0.230” and above.

Chemical composition Yield Tensile Elong.
(maximum %) strength strength in 2” Bend Hardness
min. min. min. test HRB Size
Specification C Mn P S Si Cb ksi ksi % 180º max. range
ASTM A-1011 (DS) 0.08 0.50 0.020 0.030 - - 30-45 - 28 0 T 65 1
DIN EN 10111 DD11 0.12 0.60 0.045 0.045 - - 170-360 1 440 1 28 - - 1
DIN EN 10111 DD12 0.10 0.45 0.035 0.035 - - 170-340 1 420 1 30 - - 1
DIN EN 10111 DD13 0.08 0.40 0.030 0.030 - - 170-330 1 400 1 33 - - 1
DIN EN 10111 DD14 0.08 0.35 0.025 0.025 - - 170-310 1 380 1 36 - - 1
SAE 1008/1010 0.10 0.50 0.035 0.040 - - - 36 32 0 T 65 1
ASTM A-1011-45 8 0.22 1.35 0.040 0.040 - 0.005* 45 60 25 1.5 T - 3
ASTM A-1011-50 8 0.23 1.35 0.040 0.040 - 0.005* 50 65 22 1.5 T - 3
ASTM A-1011-55 8 0.25 1.35 0.040 0.040 - 0.005* 55 70 20 2.0 T - 3
ASTM A-1011-60 8 0.26 1.50 0.040 0.040 - 0.005* 60 75 18 2.0 T - 4
ASTM A-1011-65 8 0.26 1.50 0.040 0.040 - 0.005* 65 80 16 2.5 T - 5
ASTM A-1011-70 8 0.26 1.65 0.040 0.040 - 0.005* 70 85 14 3.0 T - 5
ASTM A-1018-45 8 0.22 1.50 0.040 0.040 - 0.005* 45 60 22 1.5 T - 3
ASTM A-1018-50 8 0.23 1.50 0.040 0.040 - 0.005* 50 65 20 1.5 T - 3
ASTM A-1018-55 8 0.25 1.50 0.040 0.040 - 0.005* 55 70 18 2.0 T - 3
ASTM A-1018-60 8 0.26 1.50 0.040 0.040 - 0.005* 60 75 16 2.0 T - 4
ASTM A-1018-65 8 0.26 1.50 0.040 0.040 - 0.005* 65 80 14 2.5 T - 5
ASTM A-1018-70 8 0.26 1.65 0.040 0.040 - 0.005* 70 85 12 3.0 T - 5
SAE J-1392-050 X/Y 0.15 0.90 0.035 0.040 0.40 0.050 50 65 22 2.0 T - 3
SAE J-1392-080 X/Y 0.18 1.65 0.035 0.040 0.40 0.100 80 95 14 3.0 T - 5
1 These values are in MPa (Mega Pascals). Where a range is not ÿ Minimum %.
specified, refer to the minimum value.
8 Refers to class 1 and 2 steel. For class 2, carbon is a maximum of 0.15%.
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TABLE 10 STEEL FOR SHAPES, STRUCTURAL, AND GENERAL PURPOSES

JIS G 3101 SS 400 4 Medium strength steel for construction and structures.
JIS G 3131 SPH C 4 Commercial steel for general manufacturing and moderate drawing.
JIS G 3131 SPH E 4 Low carbon steel for general manufacturing and deep drawing.
JIS G 3132 SPHT 1, 2, 3 and 4 4 Low and high strength for structural pipe.
ASTM A 36 3 Medium strength for structural and moderate shape use.
ASTM A 1011 CS TA and TB 2 Commercial steel for structural and moderate shape use.
ASTM A 1011 SS 30 and 33 2 Low strength steel for structural moderate use.
ASTM A 1011 SS 36 type 1 2 Medium strength steel for structural moderate use.
and 2 and SS 40
ASTM A 1011 SS 45, 50 and 55 2 High strength steel for structural shape.
ASTM A 1011 HSLAS 45, 50 2 and 8 High strength steel low alloy and improved ductility.
and 55 class 1 and 2
ASTM A 1011 HSLAS 60 and 2 and 8 Micro alloyed steels for lighting poles and transmission towers.
65 class 1 and 2
ASTM A 1011 HSLAS 70 class 2 and 8 Micro alloyed steels of extra high strength for structural where
1 and 2 low weight is required.
ASTM A 1018 SS 30 7 Heavy thickness steel, low strength for structural of
moderate use.
ASTM A 1018 SS 33 7 Heavy thickness steel, low strength for moderate use.
ASTM A 1018 SS 36 type 1 7 Heavy thickness steel, medium strength for structural parts
and 2 and SS 40 of moderate use.
ASTM A 572-50, 55 and 60 3 High strength steel for structural pieces.
ASTM A 572-65 3 High strength steel for lighting poles and transmission towers.
ASTM A 656 Gr 50, 60 and 70 3 High strength steel for structural pieces.
ASTM A 1018 HSLAS 45, 50, 7 and 8 Heavy thickness steel for poles, structural parts with improved
55, 60, 65 class 1 and 2 weldability, ductility and malleability.
ASTM A 1018 HSLAS 70 class 7 and 8 Micro alloyed steel extra high strength in heavy thickness for
1 and 2 structural use where low weight is requiredtural.
ASTM A 131 A, B, D, E 3
ABS A, B, D, E 3 Medium strength structural steel for shipbuilding
LLOYD´S A, B, D, E 3
ASTM A 709 36 and 50 3 Micro alloyed steel medium and HSLA strength to build bridges.
DIN BS EN 10025 S-235 JR 4 Medium strength steel for structural and moderate use.
DIN BS EN 10025 S-275 JR 4 High strength steel for structural use, bridges parts,
DIN BS EN 10025 S-355 JR 4 containers, etc.
SAE J-1392 Gr 50 X and Y 4 Micro alloyed steel for structural parts where the use is critical.
Note 2: Only available in thicknesses less than 0.230”.
Note 3: Manufactured starting with thickness of 0.180”.
Note 4: Offered in all dimensions according to the indicated size range.
Note 7: Sizes with thicknesses greater than 0.230”.
Note 8: Refer to class 2 steel grades that contain up to 0.15% of Carbon.
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strength strength in 2” Bend

(maximum %)
min. min. min. test Size
Specification C Mn P S Si Cb V ksi ksi % 180º range
JIS G 3101-SS-400 - - 0.035 0.050 - - - 35.5 58-74 21 1.5 T 1
JIS G 3131-SPH C 0.15 0.60 0.050 0.050 - - - - 39.1 31 0.5 T 1
JIS G 3131-SPH E 0.10 0.50 0.035 0.035 - - - - 39.1 41 - 1
JIS G 3132-SPHT 1 0.10 0.50 0.040 0.040 0.35 - - - 39.9 35 0.5 T 1
JIS G 3132-SPHT 2 0.18 0.60 0.040 0.040 0.35 - - - 49.7 30 1.5 T 1
JIS G 3132-SPHT 3 0.25 .30-.90 0.040 0.040 0.35 - - - 59.7 25 2 T 1
JIS G 3132-SPHT 4 0.30 .30-1.0 0.040 0.040 0.35 - - - 71 20 2T 3
ASTM A 36 0.26 1.35 0.040 0.050 0.40 - - 36 58-80 23 - 1
ASTM A 1011 CS TA 0.10 0.60 0.030 0.035 - 0.008 0.008 - - - - 1
ASTM A 1011 CS TB 0.15 0.60 0.030 0.035 - 0.008 0.008 - - - - 1
ASTM A 1011 SS 30 0.25 0.90 0.035 0.040 - 0.008 0.008 30 49 25 1 T 1
ASTM A 1011 SS 33 0.25 0.90 0.035 0.040 - 0.008 0.008 33 52 23 1 T 1
ASTM A 1011 SS 36 type 1 0.25 0.90 0.035 0.040 - 0.008 0.008 36 53 22 1.5 T 1
ASTM A 1011 SS 36 type 2 0.25 1.35 0.035 0.040 - 0.008 0.008 36 58-80 22 2 T 1
ASTM A 1011 SS 40 0.25 0.90 0.035 0.040 - 0.008 0.008 40 55 21 2 T 1
ASTM A 1011 SS 45 0.25 1.35 0.035 0.040 - 0.008 0.008 45 60 19 2 T 1
ASTM A 1011 SS 50 0.25 1.35 0.035 0.040 - 0.008 0.008 50 65 17 2.5 T 3
ASTM A 1011 SS 55 0.25 1.35 0.035 0.040 - 0.008 0.008 55 70 15 3 T 3
ASTM A 1011 HSLAS 45 8 0.22 1.35 0.040 0.040 - 0.005 0.005 45 60 25 1.5 T 3
ASTM A 1011 HSLAS 50 8 0.23 1.35 0.040 0.040 - 0.005 0.005 50 65 22 1.5 T 3
ASTM A 1011 HSLAS 55 8 0.25 1.35 0.040 0.040 - 0.005 0.005 55 70 20 2 T 3
ASTM A 1011 HSLAS 60 8 0.26 1.50 0.040 0.040 - 0.005 0.005 60 75 18 2 T 4
ASTM A 1011 HSLAS 65 8 0.26 1.50 0.040 0.040 - 0.005 0.005 65 80 16 2.5 T 5
ASTM A 1011 HSLAS 70 8 0.26 1.65 0.040 0.040 - 0.005 0.005 70 85 14 3 T 5
ASTM A 1018 SS 30 0.25 1.50 0.035 0.040 - 0.008 0.008 30 49 22 1 T 1
ASTM A 1018 SS 33 0.25 1.50 0.035 0.040 - 0.008 0.008 33 52 22 1 T 1
ASTM A 1018 SS 36 type 1 0.25 1.50 0.035 0.040 - 0.008 0.008 36 53 21 1.5 T 1
ASTM A 1018 SS 36 type 2 0.25 1.35 0.035 0.040 - 0.008 0.008 36 58-80 21 2 T 1
ASTM A 1018 SS 40 0.25 1.50 0.035 0.040 - 0.008 0.008 40 55 19 2 T 1
ASTM A 572-50 0.23 1.35 0.040 0.050 0.40 0.050 0.060 50 65 21 - 3
ASTM A 572-55 0.25 1.35 0.040 0.050 0.40 0.050 0.060 55 70 20 - 3
ASTM A 572-60 0.26 1.35 0.040 0.050 0.40 0.050 0.150 60 75 18 - 4
ASTM A 572-65 0.23 1.65 0.040 0.050 0.40 0.050 0.150 65 80 17 - 5
ASTM A 656 Gr 50 0.18 1.65 0.025 0.035 0.60 0.100 0.150 50 60 23 - 3
ASTM A 656 Gr 60 0.18 1.65 0.025 0.035 0.60 0.100 0.150 60 70 20 - 4
ASTM A 656 Gr 70 0.18 1.65 0.025 0.035 0.60 0.100 0.150 70 80 17 - 5
ASTM A 1018 HSLAS 45 8 0.22 1.50 0.040 0.040 - 0.005 0.005 45 60 22 1.5 T 3
ASTM A 1018 HSLAS 50 8 0.23 1.50 0.040 0.040 - 0.005 0.005 50 65 20 1.5 T 3
ASTM A 1018 HSLAS 55 8 0.25 1.50 0.040 0.040 - 0.005 0.005 55 70 18 2 T 3
ASTM A 1018 HSLAS 60 8 0.26 1.50 0.040 0.040 - 0.005 0.005 60 75 16 2 T 4
ASTM A 1018 HSLAS 65 8 0.26 1.50 0.040 0.040 - 0.005 0.005 65 80 14 2.5 T 5
ASTM A 1018 HSLAS 70 8 0.26 1.65 0.040 0.040 - 0.005 0.005 70 85 12 3 T 5
8 These grades pertain to class 1 & 2 steel. Class 2 steel has a carbon Minimum %.
content less than or equal to 0.15% as the minimum.
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(maximum %) strength strength in 2” Bend
min. min. min. test Size
Specification C Mn P S Si Cb V ksi ksi % 180º range

ASTM A 131 A, B, D, E 0.23 - - 0.040 - - - 34 58-71 24 - 2
ABS A, B, D, E 0.23 - - 0.040 - - - 34 58-71 24 - 2
LLOYD´S A, B, D, E 0.23 - - 0.040 - - - 34 58-71 24 - 2
ASTM A 709 36 0.25 - - 0.040 - - - 36 58-80 23 - 1
ASTM A 709 50 0.23 1.35 - 0.040 - - - 50 65 21 - 3
DIN BS EN 10025 S-235 JR 0.17 1.40 0.040 0.040 - - - 34 58 20 - 1
DIN BS EN 10025 S-275 JR 0.21 1.50 0.040 0.040 - - - 40 63 20 - 1
DIN BS EN 10025 S-355 JR 0.23 1.60 0.040 0.040 0.050 0.100 - 51 71 18 - 3
SAE J-1392 Gr 50 X and Y 0.13 0.90 - - - - - 50 65 22 - 3
TABLE 11 PRESSURE VESSEL STEEL

ASTM/ASME SA-414-C 5 Low and medium tensile strength steel for pressure
vessels.
ASTM/ASME SA-285-C 3 Low and intermediate-tensile strength steel for fusion-
welded pressure vessels.
ASTM/ASME SA-414-G 5 High tensile strength steel for pressure vessels.
NOM-011-SEDG-1999 High tensile strength steel for the Bodies and Tops of
2
DOT-178-61-5 Gr 3 Portable Vessels.
ASTM/ASME SA-455 1 and 2 3 High tensile strength steel for Pressure Vessels.
ASTM/ASME SA-516-60 High tensile strength steel for Pressure Vessels, for
3
ASTM/ASME A-516-70 Moderate and Lower Temperature Service.
ASTM/ASME SA-612 3 Railroad car tanks.
Note 2: These grades are produced only in thicknesses less than 0.230”.
Note 3: These grades are produced starting from thicknesses of 0.180”.
Note 5: These grades are manufactured in thicknesses up to 0.270” according to specification.

min. min. min. Size
Specification C Mn P S Si Cb ksi ksi % range
ASTM/ASME SA-414-C 0.25 0.90 0.035 0.035 0.30 0.020 33 55-70 22 1
ASTM/ASME SA-285-C 0.28 0.90 0.035 0.035 0.40 0.020 30 55-75 27 1
ASTM/ASME SA-516-60 0.21 0.60-0.90 0.035 0.035 0.15-0.40 0.020 32 60-80 25 2
ASTM/ASME SA-414-G 0.31 1.35 0.035 0.035 0.30 0.020 45 75-95 16 3
NOM-011-SEDG-1999 0.22 0.50-1.0 0.050 0.050 0.30 0.010-0.040 50 61 27 3
DOT-178-61-5 Gr 3 0.22 0.50-1.0 0.050 0.050 0.30 0.010-0.040 50 64 27 3
ASTM/ASME SA-455 1 0.33 0.85-1.20 0.035 0.035 0.40 0.020 38 75-95 22 3
ASTM/ASME SA-455 2 0.33 0.85-1.20 0.035 0.035 0.40 0.020 37 73-93 22 3
ASTM/ASME SA-516-70 0.27 0.85-1.20 0.035 0.035 0.15-0.40 0.020 38 70-90 21 3
ASTM/ASME SA-612 0.25 1.0-1.50 0.035 0.025 0.15-0.50 0.020 50 83-105 22 3
1 For thickness < 0.375’’.
2 For thickness > 0.375’’ to 0.500’’.
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TABLE 12 PIPELINE, SUPPORT AND CASING STEEL

API 5L-A
4 Low strength pipeline.
ASTM A-252-Gr 2 and A-53-A
API 5L-B and X-42
4 Medium strength pipeline.
ASTM A-53-B
API 5L-X-46, 52, 56 and 60
4 High strength pipeline.
API 5L-X-65 and 70
API J-55 4 Support, casing and coated tubing.
API X-52, 60 and 65 SG 1 and 4 High strength pipeline for sour service applications
(sour gas).
Note 1: For these steel grades, a production feasibility study is required.
Note 4: These grades are manufactured in all dimensions, according to size range indicated.

min. min. min. Size
Specification C Mn P S Si Nb V Ti ksi ksi % range
API 5L-A (PSL 1) 0.22 0.90 0.030 0.030 - - - - 30.5 48.6 35 1
API 5L-B (PSL 1) 0.26 1.22 0.030 0.030 - - - - 35.5 60.2 35 1
(PSL 2) 0.22 1.20 0.025 0.015 0.45 0.050 0.050 0.04 35.5-65.3 60.2-110.2 35 1
ASTM A-252-Gr 2 0.20 1.10 0.050 0.035 - - - - 35 60 25 1
ASTM A-53-A 0.25 0.95 0.050 0.045 - - 0.080 - 30 48 35 1
ASTM A-53-B 0.30 1.20 0.050 0.040 0.45 - 0.080 0.15 35 60 30 1
API 5L-X-42 (PSL 1) 0.26 1.30 0.030 0.030 - - - - 42.1 60.2 35 1
(PSL 2) 0.22 1.30 0.025 0.015 0.45 0.050 0.050 0.04 42.1-71.8 60.2-110.2 35 1
API 5L-X-46 (PSL 1) 0.26 1.40 0.030 0.030 - - - - 46.4 63.1 35 2
(PSL 2) 0.22 1.30 0.025 0.015 0.45 0.050 0.050 0.04 46.4-76.1 63.1-110.2 35 2
API 5L-X-52 (PSL 1) 0.26 1.40 0.030 0.030 0.35 - - - 52.2 66.7 33 3
(PSL 2) 0.22 1.40 0.025 0.015 0.45 - - - 52.2-76.9 66.7-110.2 33 3
API 5L-X-56 (PSL 1) 0.15 1.35 0.025 0.020 0.35 0.050 0.060 - 56.6 71.1 33 3
(PSL 2) 0.22 1.40 0.025 0.015 0.45 - - - 56.6-79 71.1-110.2 33 3
API 5L-X-60 (PSL 1) 0.26 1.40 0.030 0.030 - - - - 60.2 75.4 32 5
(PSL 2) 0.12 1.60 0.025 0.015 0.45 - - - 60.2-81.9 75.4-110.2 32 5
API 5L-X-65 (PSL 1) 0.26 1.45 0.030 0.030 - - - - 65.3 77.6 32 5
(PSL 2) 0.12 1.60 0.025 0.015 0.45 - - - 65.3-87 77.6-110.2 32 5
API 5L-X-70 (PSL 1) 0.26 1.65 0.030 0.030 - - - - 70.3 82.7 30 5
(PSL 2) 0.12 1.70 0.025 0.015 0.45 - - - 70.3-92.1 82.7-110.2 30 5
API J-55 0.26 1.35 0.030 0.030 0.35 0.050 0.060 - 55 70-90 27 3
API X-52-SG 1 0.10 1.05 0.025 0.005 0.35 0.050 0.060 - 52-68 67-80 35 3
API X-60-SG 1 0.10 1.05 0.025 0.005 0.35 0.050 0.060 - 60-75 75 32 5
API X-65-SG 1 0.10 1.40 0.025 0.005 0.35 0.050 0.060 0.2 66-87 78-92 30 5
1 A production feasibility study is always required for these steel grades.
Note: The weight of each coil must be between 6 to 20 metric tons depending of grade and dimensions.
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PRODUCT GUARANTEE TABLE, HOT ROLLED COIL (HOR)
Hot rolled steel coils that are not pickled (dry) are manufactured with a mill edge in
HOT ROLLED STEEL COIL (GUARANTEES)

thicknesses from 0.059” to 0.500” and widths from 29” to 63.750”. Specific grade sizes
can be referenced in size tables 1 through 5 of this section.
The surface finishes of hot rolled coils are semi-smooth and may have oxidation.
Hot rolled coils are used for structural applications or where the surface quality is not
critical. The typical applications of AHMSA steel coils include heavy machinery wear
parts, crossties, pipes, and tubes.
When the application requires a quality surface finish or painting, such as in the
automotive industry, pickling or another cleaning process should be performed by the
customer, or the customer should consider purchasing AHMSA’s pickled steel coils.

Oxidation Not Hot rolled steel coils are not packaged to resist normal atmospheric corrosion.
guaranteed They may have oxidation or staining on the exposed coil parts. The same holds
true for marine environments. The manufacturer is not responsible for the risk of
corrosion on products that are not oiled or protected.
Pitting 21 days Material that is not packaged and exposed to the elements is susceptible to pitting.
The manufacturer warrants any exposed material to be free from pitting for 21 days.
Mechanical 6 months According to the requested specifications.
properties
Coil breaks Not Steel grades with a carbon content equivalent to SAE 1010 and lower are not
guaranteed guaranteed to be free from coil breaks.
6 months Steel grades with higher carbon content than SAE 1010 are guaranteed to be
free from coil breaks for up to six months.
Camber 6 months Guaranteed to have a maximum of 0.500” per 20 feet length.
Surface 6 months According to ASTM A-568, A-635, and DIN 1634 (other specifications may apply),
quality the hot-rolling process may produce material with scale and surface oxidation.
AHMSA guarantees the surface of the hot rolled coil to be 98% free from defects
such as: mechanical marks, scratches, scale, laminations, flakes or cracks that
do not affect the thickness tolerance. For special requirements, a production
feasibility study shall be required.
Flatness 6 months Hot rolled steel coils that have not been skin passed are guaranteed to meet
50% of the ASTM A-568 & A-635 standard. See the Flatness tolerance informa-
tion listed in Table 13.8 of this manual.
45 days Skin passed, hot rolled steel coils are guaranteed to have a maximum of 1/4” wave
height per meter. The 5 meters at the outer end of the coil and the 10 meters at the
inner end of the coil are not covered by this guarantee (Head &Tail ends of coil).
Dimensional 6 months Thickness: guaranteed to meet 50% of the ASTM A-568 and A-635 tolerances
tolerances in 98% of the length of the coil. The remaining 2% length of coil shall be within
100% of the tolerance standards.
Width (mill edge): guaranteed to be -0”/+0.500” of specification, in 98% of the
length of the coil. The remaining 2% length of coil shall be within 100% of ASTM
A-568 tolerance
Telescoping Until Permissible Ranges: Maximum telescope of 2”, maximum coil misalignment of
& alignment received 1”, and coil misalignment for HSLA of 1.5”.

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HOT ROLLED AND PICKLED STEEL COIL (HRP)
HOT ROLLED AND PICKLED STEEL COIL

Pickled hot rolled coils are available with a mill or cut edge, thicknesses from 0.059” to
0.400” and widths from 29” up to 60”, oiled or dry, in a weight range of 7 to 20 metric
tons:
CLASSIFICATION
The steel grades offered in pickled hot rolled coils are the same as those direct from
the hot rolling line, with the following dimensional restrictions:
Dimensional characteristics
Mill edge and cut edge Mill edge

20” and 24” internal diameter 24” internal diameter
Steel Thickness 1 Width 3 Thickness 2 Width 3
grade inches mm inches mm inches mm inches mm
SAE 1005 to 1008 0.059-0.250 1.50-6.35 29-60 736.6-1524 > 0.250-0.400 > 6.35-10.16 29-48 736.6-1219
> 0.250-0.320 > 6.35-8.13 29-60 736.6-1524
SAE 1010 to 1020 0.070-0.250 1.78-6.35 29-60 736.6-1524
> 0.320-0.400 > 8.13-10.16 29-48 736.6-1219
> 0.200-0.320 > 5.08-8.13 29-60 736.6-1524
SAE 1021 to 1030 0.070-0.200 1.78-5.08 29-60 736.6-1524
> 0.320-0.400 > 8.13-10.16 29-48 736.6-1219
SAE 1035 to 1050 Not available > 0.070-0.180 > 1.78-4.57 29-48 736.6-1219
Grades 33, 36, 42 0.070-0.250 1.78-6.35 29-60 736.6-1524 > 0.250-0.375 > 6.35-9.52 29-48 736.6-1219
Grades 46, 50
0.070-0.250 1.78-6.35 36-60 914.4-1524 > 0.250-0.375 > 6.35-9.52 36-48 914.4-1219
and 55 4
Grade 60 4 0.070-0.180 1.78-4.57 36-60 914.4-1524 > 0.180-0.325 > 4.57-8.26 36-48 914.4-1219
1 It can be produced with a cut edge (CE), or with a mill edge (ME); and with a 20” (508 mm)
or 24” (609.6 mm) internal diameter.
2 It can only be produced with a mill edge (ME) and an internal diameter of 24” (609.6 mm).
Material with thicknesses between 0.400” to 0.500” requires a production feasibility study.
3 Widths less than 29” (736.6 mm) are offered with a mill edge only after a production feasibility
study has been performed.
4 A maximum alignment tolerance of 4” (101.6 mm) is offered for thicknesses ≥ 0.250” (6.35 mm).
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PRODUCT GUARANTEE TABLE, PICKLED COIL (HRP)
HOT ROLLED AND PICKLED STEEL COIL

Pickled hot rolled sheet, (HRP), with a mill or cut edge, is available in thicknesses from
0.059” up to 0.400” and widths from 29” up to 60”, depending on the steel complexity.
Pickled hot rolled coils are used in applications similar to hot rolled coils without pickling.
When the application requires a clean surface for stamping or painting or when surface
appearance is vital, pickled hot rolled coils should be used.

Oxidation Not Pickled material without oil protection (pickled & dry) is extremely
guaranteed susceptible to oxidation and carries no guarantee. The manufacturer
is not responsible for the risk of corrosion on products that are not
oiled or protected.
90 days When material is pickled and oiled.
Mechanical 6 months According to the requested specifications.
properties
Coil breaks Not Steel grades with a carbon content equivalent to SAE 1010 and
guaranteed lower are not guaranteed to be free from coil breaks.
6 months Steel grades with higher carbon content than SAE 1010 are
guaranteed to be free from coil breaks for up to six months.
Camber 6 months Guaranteed to have a maximum of 0.500” per 20 feet length.
Surface 6 month The hot-rolling process may produce material with scale and surface
quality oxidation.
AHMSA guarantees the surface of the hot rolled coil to be 98% free
from defects such as: mechanical marks, scratches, scale, lamina-
tions, flakes or cracks that do not affect the thickness tolerance.
Flatness 6 months Hot rolled steel coils that have not been skin passed are guaranteed
to meet 50% of the ASTM A-568 & A-635 standard. See the Flatness
tolerance information listed in Table 13.8 of this manual.
45 days Skin passed, hot rolled steel coils are guaranteed to have a max-
mum of 1/4” wave height per meter. The 5 meters at the outer end
of the coil and the 10 meters at the inner end of the coil are not
covered by this guarantee (Head &Tail ends of coil).
Dimensional 6 months Thickness: guaranteed to meet 50% of the ASTM A-568 and A-635
tolerances tolerances in 98% of the length of the coil. The remaining 2% length
of coil shall be within 100% of the tolerance standards.
Width (mill edge): guaranteed to be -0”/+0.500” of specification.
Width (cut edge): guaranteed to be -0”/+0.125”, in 98% of the length
of the coil. The remaining 2% length of coil shall be within 100% of
ASTM A-568 tolerance.
Telescoping Until Permissible Ranges: Maximum telescope of 2”, maximum coil misa-
& alignment received lignment of 1”, and coil misalignment for HSLA of 1.5”. For material
thicker than 0.250”, a maximum coil misalignment of 4” applies.

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SKIN PASSED, HOT ROLLED FLAT PRODUCT (SKP)
SKIN PASSED, HOT ROLLED FLAT PRODUCT

AHMSA´s hot rolled coils can be supplied with a skin pass processing. Coils less than
20 metric tons and an internal diameter of 30” can be skin passed within the following
ranges:
Available characteristics
Steel Thickness Width Flatness
Low strength (≤ 33 ksi) 0.059” - 0.250” 29” to 60” Skin passed steel coils are gua-

Medium and hig strength 0.059” - 0.250” 29” to 50” ranteed to have a maximum of
( > 33 ksi - ≤ 50 ksi) 1/4” wave height per meter.
0.059” - 0.185” > 50” to ≤ 60” The 5 meters at the outer end
of the coil and the 10 meters
at the inner end of the coil are
not covered by this guarantee
(Head &Tail ends of coil).
FLOOR PLATE (FP)
Floor plate is produced in accordance to ASTM A-786.

It is manufactured in the following grades*: SAE 1008 and 1010, ASTM A-1011 SS 36
(0.074” < 0.230”), ASTM A-1018 SS 36 (0.230” up to 0.375”) and ASTM A-36.
Dimensions * (inches) Range and shape tolerances

are according to ASTM A-568
Thickness Width
(for thicknesses up to 0.179”)
0.074 36 and A-635 (for thicknesses from
0.104 36 and 48 0.180” up to 0.375”).
0.125 36 and 48
0.187 36 and 48
0.250 36 and 48
0.375 36 and 48
Maximum coil weight: 15 metric tons.

(*) Other steel grades and dimension ranges are subject to inquiry.
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TABLE 13 HOT ROLLED COIL TOLERANCES, ASTM A-568 & A-635
The following thickness tolerances correspond to 50% of the ASTM standard; For

Carbon Steel refer to ASTM A-568 Table 4 and ASTM A-635 Table 2. For HSLA steel,
refer to ASTM A-568 table 6 and ASTM A-635 Table 2. Thickness and width tolerances
are guaranteed in 98% of the coil length.
13.1 Standard thickness tolerances for Hot Rolled Strip in specified nominal thickness
for carbon steel
Specified ordered nominal thickness (inches)
Refer to A-568 Table 4 Refer to A-635 Table 2
Specified width 0.059 to 0.072 to 0.099 to 0.181 to 0.231 to 0.314 to 0.376 to
(inches) 0.071, incl 0.098, incl 0.180, incl 0.230, incl 0.313, incl 0.375, incl 0.500, incl
29 to 40, incl ± 0.0030 ± 0.0035 ± 0.0035 ± 0.0040 ± 0.0055 ± 0.0060 ± 0.0070
Over 40 to 48, incl ± 0.0030 ± 0.0035 ± 0.0040 ± 0.0045 ± 0.0060 ± 0.0065 ± 0.0070
Over 48 to 60, incl ± 0.0035 ± 0.0035 ± 0.0040 ± 0.0050 ± 0.0060 ± 0.0070 ± 0.0075
Over 60 to 63.75, incl ± 0.0035 ± 0.0040 ± 0.0040 ± 0.0055 ± 0.0065 ± 0.0075 ± 0.0080
Specified ordered nominal thickness (millimeters)
(millimeters) 1.80, incl 2.49, incl 4.57, incl 5.84, incl 7.95, incl 9.52, incl 12.7, incl
736.6 to 1016, incl ± 0.076 ± 0.089 ± 0.089 ± 0.102 ± 0.140 ± 0.152 ± 0.178
Over 1016 to 1219, incl ± 0.076 ± 0.089 ± 0.102 ± 0.114 ± 0.152 ± 0.165 ± 0.178
Over 1219 to 1524, incl ± 0.089 ± 0.089 ± 0.102 ± 0.127 ± 0.152 ± 0.178 ± 0.191
Over 1524 to 1619, incl ± 0.089 ± 0.102 ± 0.102 ± 0.140 ± 0.165 ± 0.191 ± 0.203
13.2 Standard thickness tolerances for Hot Rolled Strip in specified nominal thickness
for HSLA steel
Specified ordered nominal thickness (inches)
Refer to A-568 Table 6 Refer to A-635 Table 2
(inches) 0.082, incl 0.098, incl 0.180, incl 0.230, incl 0.313, incl 0.375, incl 0.500, incl
36 to 40, incl ± 0.0035 ± 0.0040 ± 0.0040 ± 0.0045 ± 0.0055 ± 0.0060 ± 0.0070
Over 40 to 48, incl ± 0.0035 ± 0.0040 ± 0.0050 ± 0.0050 ± 0.0060 ± 0.0065 ± 0.0070
Over 48 to 60, incl ± 0.0035 ± 0.0040 ± 0.0050 ± 0.0050 ± 0.0060 ± 0.0070 ± 0.0075
Over 60 to 63.75, incl ± 0.0040 ± 0.0045 ± 0.0055 ± 0.0055 ± 0.0065 ± 0.0075 ± 0.0080
Specified ordered nominal thickness (Millimeters)
(millimeters) 2.00, incl 2.44, incl 4.57, incl 5.84, incl 7.95, incl 9.52, incl 12.7, incl
914.4 to 1016, incl ± 0.089 ± 0.102 ± 0.102 ± 0.114 ± 0.140 ± 0.152 ± 0.178
Over 1016 to 1219, incl ± 0.089 ± 0.102 ± 0.127 ± 0.127 ± 0.152 ± 0.165 ± 0.178
Over 1219 to 1524, incl ± 0.089 ± 0.102 ± 0.127 ± 0.127 ± 0.152 ± 0.178 ± 0.191
Over 1524 to 1619, incl ± 0.102 ± 0.114 ± 0.140 ± 0.140 ± 0.165 ± 0.191 ± 0.203
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13.3 Width tolerances for carbon and micro alloyed steel in 98%of coil length

Specified width Width tolerance, over only
inches millimeters inches millimeters
29 - 63.75 736.6 - 1619 - 0 /+ 0.500 - 0 /+ 12.7
13.4 Camber tolerance: 50% of ASTM A-568 Table 12

inches millimeters
1/2” max. in 20 feet length 12.5 mm max. in 6,000 mm length
13.5 Variation in internal diameter: 30” ± 1.5”
13.6 Coiling quality permissible variations

inches millimeters
Internal coil diameter telescope 2 50
External coil diameter telescope 2 50
Misalignment of coil 1 25
Misalignment for HSLA grades 1.5 38.1
13.7 Maximum variation in crown is 0.004” for all dimensions
13.8 Flatness tolerance A of non-processed Hor Rolled Sheet cut lengths B (carbon and
HSLA steel), 50% of ASTM A-568, Table 16
Flatness tolerances C, inches
Specified yield strength, min. ksi
Specified Specified Under 45 ksi 45 to 50 ksi D,E
thickness width Size Size
(inches) (inches) range 1 range 2, 3
29 to 60 incl 3/4” 1 1/8”
0.059 to 0.230 excl
Over 60 1 1/8” 1 11/16”
A The table also applies to lengths cut from coils by the customer when adequate flattening operation
has been performed. If the customer has not an adequately leveler equipment, the product shall be
requested with skin-pass or tenso-leveler process included for thickness ≤ 0.120”.
B Application of this table for product in coil is not appropriate unless the coil has been rolled out and
adequately flattened. If the customer has not an adequately leveler equipment, the product shall be
requested with skin-pass or tenso-leveler process included for thickness ≤ 0.120”.
C Maximum deviation from a horizontal flat surface.
D Tolerance for steel with specified minimum yield strength in excess of 50 Ksi is subject to negotiation.
(Steel size range dimensions as shown under Size Ranges 4 and 5).
E 0.071 minimum thickness of HSLA.
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DIMENSIONAL RANGE / THICKNESS-WIDTH RELATION IN WHICH
THE DIFFERENT STEEL GRADES ARE PRODUCED

Size range 1
1619
737
1016
1067
1168
1321
1372
1422
1473
1626
1219
1270
1524
1575
1118
762
813
864
914
965
711
mm
0.500 12.70
0.400 10.16
T 0.300 7.62
H 0.200 5.08
I 0.175 4.45
C
K 0.160 4.06
N 0.140 3.56
E
S 0.120 3.05
S 0.080 2.03
0.070 1.78
0.059 1.50
Inches
28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52 54 56 58 60 62 64
29 WIDTH 63.75
Size range 1
Width Thickness
29 to 38, incl 1 736.6 to 965, incl 0.059 to 0.500, incl 1.50 to 12.7, incl
29 to 48, incl 736.6 to 1219, incl 0.070 to 0.500, incl 1.78 to 12.7, incl
29 to 63.750, incl 2 736.6 to 1619, incl 0.175 to 0.500, incl 4.45 to 12.7, incl
1 The thickness range from 0.059” up to 0.069” (1.5 mm -1.75 mm) is manufactured only
in SAE 1008 steel grade. Demand for lower carbon content steel that ranges in width
from 29” up to 38” shall be subject to product availability.
2 For widths of 60” up to 63.750”, a production feasibility study is necessary.
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Size range 2
1619
737
1016
1067
1168
1321
1372
1422
1473
1626
1219
1270
1524
1575
1118
762
813
864
914
965
711
mm
0.500 12.70
0.400 10.16
0.300 7.62
T
H 0.200 5.08
I 0.175 4.45
C
K 0.160 4.06
N 0.140 3.56
E
S 0.120 3.05
S 0.080 2.03
0.070 1.78
0.060 1.52
Inches
28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52 54 56 58 60 62 64
29 45 WIDTH 63.75
Size range 2
Width Thickness
29 to 63.750, incl 736.6 to 1619, incl 0.175 to 0.500, incl 4.45 to 12.7, incl
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Size range 3
1619
737
1016
1067
1168
1321
1372
1422
1473
1626
1219
1270
1524
1575
1118
762
813
864
914
965
711
mm
0.500 12.70
0.400 10.16
0.300 7.62
T
H 0.200 5.08
I 0.175 4.45
C
K 0.160 4.06
N 0.140 3.56
E
S 0.120 3.05
S 0.090 2.29
0.070 1.78
0.060 1.52
Inches
28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52 54 56 58 60 62 64
29 WIDTH 63.75
Size range 3
Width Thickness
Note: Micro alloyed steel grade (HSLA) is limited to a 36” minimum width.
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Size range 4
1397
1619
737
1016
1067
1168
1321
1372
1422
1473
1626
1219
1270
1524
1575
1118
762
813
864
914
965
711
mm
0.500 12.70
0.400 10.16
0.375 9.53
T
H 0.250 6.35
I 0.200 5.08
C
K 0.188 4.78
N 0.154 3.91
E
S 0.120 3.05
S 0.105 2.67
0.090 2.29
0.060 1.52
Inches
28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52 54 56 58 60 62 64
29 WIDTH 55 63.75
Size range 4
Width Thickness
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Size range 5
1397
1619
737
1016
1067
1168
1321
1372
1422
1473
1626
1219
1270
1524
1575
1118
762
813
864
914
965
711
mm
0.500 12.70
0.400 10.16
0.375 9.53
T
H 0.250 6.35
I 0.200 5.08
C
K 0.188 4.78
N 0.154 3.91
E
S 0.134 3.40
S 0.120 3.05
0.105 2.67
0.090 2.29
Inches
28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52 54 56 58 60 62 64
29 WIDTH 55 63.75
Size range 5
Width Thickness
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COLD ROLLED FLAT PRODUCTS
AHMSA’s cold rolled flat products comply with the highest quality standards in the
international steel industry. All processes and departments are governed by the
AHMSA Management System which complies with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OS-
HAS 18001.
Our Cold Roll mill processes are certified under the abovementioned quality stan-
dards and also comply with the international standards ISO/TS 16949 and ISO-
14001 that are more commonly applied to the automotive industry. By meeting
these certifications, we are able to present an added value to our customers by
ensuring quality management of the processes while at the same time, guarantee-
ing environmental protection during the manufacturing process.

AHMSA offers cold rolled sheet, in grades and specifications which cover most
steel applications such as motor lamination or for use in the automotive and home
appliance industries. AHMSA also offers coated products in grades and specifica-
tions designed for use in the metallic container industry.
Steel grades presented in this manual represent our main product lines. Some
products, sizes, and grades require a minimum volume to manufacture and/or are
subjected to restrictions.
For any application not covered in this manual, please contact a technical
consultant.

• Phone + 52 (866) 649 34 81
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In the U.S.:
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COLD ROLLED SHEET AND COIL
AHMSA’s cold rolled sheet is supplied in coils, cut to length sheets, slit width coils or
strips with the following characteristics:
• Annealed or not Annealed (Full Hard)
• Tension Leveled or not Tension Leveled
• With or Without Anticorrosive Coating
• Oiled or Dry
• Matte or Bright Finish
Material edges are cut during the pickling process, prior to cold reduction. Tempered
and Tension Leveled material can be ordered with a trimmed edge, which is cut during
the tension leveling process.

The coil weights should range from 5 to 20 metric tons.
Packaging Methods: All coils are protected with V.C.I. wrapping unless intended for Ma-
ritime transport, in which case the edges and outside diameter of the coils are protected
with steel covers.
Shipment Method: By Tractor Trailer (20 mt/unit) or by Railroad Car (80 mt/unit). For
volume orders consideration will be given for multiple weights.
TABLE 1 INNER AND OUTER DIAMETER OF COIL

Diameter
Maximum inner Maximum outer
Product inches mm inches mm
Tempered or “Full-hard” 20 508 72 1828.8
20 508 72 1828.8
Tension leveled
24 609.6 72 1828.8
TABLE 1.1 RESTRICTIONS IN WIDTH & THICKNESS FOR FULL HARD AND TEMPERED STEEL
Specified width Minimum thickness Maximum thickness
27.0” to 36.5”, incl 0.0093” 2 0.1046”
over 36.5” to 43.0”, incl 0.0125” 0.1046”
over 43.0” to 51.5”, incl 0.0150” 0.1046”
over 51.5” to 60.0” 1, incl 0.0200” 0.0600”
1 Tempered cold rolled steel is produced up to a maximum width of 51.5”.
2 A production feasibility study is necessary for Full-hard sheet with a thickness
of 0.0077” to 0.0092” The minimum thickness of tempered sheet is 0.0179”. A
production feasibility study is required for material less than 0.0179”.
For more details, see corresponding graphics for each product (Graphs 1, 2, 3 & 4).
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TABLE 2 QUALITIES, SPECIFICATIONS AND TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Cold rolled full hard steel Used in the manufacturing of galvanized, pre-painted and corrugated
(carbon steel non annealed) sheets. Complies with ASTM A-568, JIS G-3141, SPCC 1-B or D, SAE
J403 and Grades 1006 and 1008.
Cold rolled carbon Used to manufacture parts which are folded, moderately formed and
commercial steel (CS) welded. Such examples would include door panels and windows.
Complies with ASTM A-1008, JIS G-3141 SPCC, DIN EN 10130-
DC01 standards.
Cold rolled carbon Used in the manufacture of parts where a regular and medium drawing
medium drawing steel (DS) characteristics or shapes are necessary. An example would be for
non-exposed automotive parts. Complies with ASTM A-1008, ASTM
A-424, EN 10130 DC03, JIS G-3141 SPCD standards.
Cold rolled carbon The manufacture of parts requiring severe drawing or shaping applica-
deep drawing steel, tion with resistance to aging. Some typical applications would include
special killed (DDS) wheel-barrow bases, motor crankcases, bumpers etc. Complies with

ASTM A-1008, EN 10130 DC04, JIS G-3141 SPCE standards.
Cold rolled carbon steel Used for the manufacture of large household appliances that may
sheet for enameling with or require enameling and drawing. Complies with ASTM A-424 type
without ductility guarantee II-B standards.
Cold rolled carbon high Used for the manufacture of metallic structures where light weight
strength (HSLA) steel sheet is an important factor, such as transmission towers and light post
products. Complies with ASTM SAE J-1392 Grades 45 and 50, ASTM
A-1008 Grades 45 and 50.
Cold rolled carbon steel Material of moderate ductility. Used on metallic roofs for industrial
sheet for structural buildings and automotive mufflers. Complies with ASTM A- 606.
applications with resistance
to atmospheric corrosion
Cold rolled sheet SAE Primarily structural use and applications requiring heat treatment. An
quality example would be the manufacture of welded pipe. Complies with
SAE J-403 grades from 1006 to 1050.
Electric steels Semi processed (non-oriented grain) for lamination of motors and
ballasts. Complies with ASTM A-726.
Structural steel and for Low and medium carbon from SAE 1006 to 1020 grades.
manufacture of welded pipe
Steel for bands and for Steel: SAE J403 Grade 1527, SAE 1035, 1045 and 1050.
thermal treatment
applications
Note: For more details about variables inside each grade or the norm that can be applied, please
refer to Tables 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12.
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TABLE 3 SURFACE TYPE
Class Characteristics Applications
Class 1 Processed to meet requirements for controlled Used for exposed parts or when the
surface texture and flatness limitations. surface texture, surface condition,
flatness, and ductility affect the quality
of the end product.
Class 2 Coil must be expected to contain minor sur- Used for unexposed parts or where
face imperfections such as pits, scratches, surface texture, surface condition, or
edge breaks, cross breaks, roll marks and the appearance is not important to fi-
other minor surface imperfections and major nished product. This class of material is
surface imperfections such as holes and also used where maximum formability
loose slivers. is desired.

TABLE 4 SURFACE FINISHES
Class Characteristics Applications
Regular Most widely used sheet finish. Excellent Drawn parts where a surface with this
(mate) appearance after painting and lacquering. finish improves the performance of
finish Uniform dull-texture finishes having a range steel in forming presses.
30 to 60 micro inches.
Bright Bright finish roughness is produced by rolling Used primarily for parts that are going
finish on smooth rolls. to be chromed or galvanized.
Roughness range is a maximum of 30 micro
inches.
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TABLE 5 COLD ROLLED SHEET TOLERANCE
5.1 Thickness tolerance
Nominal thickness Tolerance
inches mm %
0.0093 to 0.0178, incl 0.236 to 0.452, incl ± 5
0.0179 to 0.059, incl 0.454 to 1.5, incl ± 5
0.0591 to 0.1046, incl 1.5 to 2.66, incl ±6
Note: A production feasibility study is required for tempered cold rolled sheets that are in the
range of 0.0093” to 0.0178”.
5.2 Width tolerances of cold-rolled sheet

Specified width Width tolerance, over only
inches mm inches mm

27.5 to 60.0, incl 698.5 to 1,524, incl 1/8 (0.125) 3.175
5.3 Maximum permissible Camber variation in coils is 3/8” (9.52 mm) in every 240” (6,096 mm)
5.4 Flatness tolerances of Cold-Rolled Sheet refer to ASTM A-568 Table 23

Flatness tolerance A
Specified Specified Specified yield point, min, ksi
thickness width Under 45 ksi 45 to 50 B ksi incl
inches mm inches mm inches mm inches mm

To 0.044, To 1.12, 27.5 to 36, incl 698.5 to 914, incl 3/8 9.5 3/4 19
incl incl Over 36 to 60, incl Over 914 to 1524, incl 5/8 15.9 1 1/8 28.6
Over Over 27.5 to 36, incl 698.5 to 914, incl 1/4 6.4 3/4 19
0.044 1.12 Over 36 to 60, incl Over 914 to 1524, incl 3/8 9.5 3/4 19
Note: This table does not apply to full hard or non-tempered steel.
A Maximum deviation from a horizontal flat surface.
B Tolerances for HSLA steel with specified minimum yield point in excess of 50 ksi are subject
to negotiation.
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TABLE 6 TENSION- LEVELING CHARACTERISTICS / COLD ROLLED
Characteristics English system Metric system
Tempered cold rolled steel thickness 1,2 0.012” to 0.1046” 0.30 to 2.65 mm
Full-hard cold rolled steel thickness 0.013” to 0.035” 0.33 to 0.89 mm
27.5” to 51.5” 698.5 to 1308 mm
Width. Edge cut in pickling 2
Tol.= - 0 /+ 0.125” Tol.= - 0 /+ 3.175 mm
27.5” to 50.187” 698.5 to 1274 mm
Width. Edge cut in tension 1
Tol.= - 0 /+ 0.0625” Tol.= - 0 /+ 1.587 mm
Inside diameter 20” or 24” 508 or 610 mm
Coil weight 11,023 to 44,000 Lbs 5 to 20 mTons
Oiled 46 to 279 mg/ft 2 0.5 to 3.0 gr/m2
Tempered cold rolled steel flatness 10 “I” units maximum - (2 waves in 1/8” in one meter)
Full-hard cold rolled steel flatness 20 “I” units maximum - (2 waves of 3/16” in one meter)
Steel grades in tempered
COLD ROLLED, TEMPERED, TENSION LEVELED STRIP

Up to grades HSLA-50 or SAE 1015
cold rolled steel
Steel grades full hard
SAE 1010 maximum
cold rolled steel
1 Edge trimmed in tension-leveling line.
2 Edge cut in pickling line.
TABLE 7 TEMPERED AND ANNEALED COLD ROLLED PRODUCTS /

CARBON STEEL FOR AUTOMOTIVE USE
(maximum %) Value Hardness strength strength in 2”
Rb min. min. min.
Specification C Mn P S Al min. r n max. MPa. MPa. %
ASTM A-1008 CS “A” 1 0.10 0.60 0.030 0.035 - - - 60 140-275 - 30
ASTM A-1008 CS “B” 1 0.02 - 0.15 0.60 0.030 0.035 - - - 60 140-275 - 30
ASTM A-1008 CS “C” 0.08
1
0.60 0.10 0.035 - - - 60 140-275 - 30
ASTM A-1008 DS “A” 1 0.08 0.50 0.020 0.030 0.01 1.3-1.7 0.17- 0.22 55 150-240 - 36
ASTM A-1008 DS “B” 1 0.02 - 0.08 0.50 0.020 0.030 0.02 1.3-1.7 0.17- 0.22 55 150-240 - 36
ASTM A-1008 DDS 1 0.06 0.50 0.020 0.025 0.01 1.4-1.8 0.20- 0.25 50 115-200 - 38
EN 10130 DC01 0.12 0.60 0.045 0.045 - - - 60 140-280 270- 410 28
EN 10130 DC03 0.10 0.45 0.035 0.035 - 1.3 - 55 140-240 270- 370 34
EN 10130 DC04 0.08 0.40 0.030 0.030 - 1.6 0.18 50 140-210 270- 350 38
JIS G-3141 SPCC 0.15 0.60 0.10 0.050 - - - 65 - - 34
2
JIS G-3141 SPCD 0.12 0.50 0.040 0.040 - - - 55 240 270 36 2

JIS G-3141 SPCE 0.10 0.45 0.030 0.030 - - - 50 220 270 38 2
1 The typical mechanical properties indicated here are not mandatory.
2 Depends on thickness and test piece according to JIS 5.
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CARBON STEEL FOR PORCELAIN ENAMELING
Chemical composition Elong.
(maximum %) Hardness Yield Tensile in 2”
Rb strength strength min.
Specification C Mn P S max. ksi ksi %
ASTM A-424 type II CQ 0.050 0.50 0.020 0.030 60 - - -
ASTM A-424 type II DQ 0.050 0.50 0.020 0.030 55 25 - 39.2 39.2 - 56.5 32
ASTM A-424 type II DDQ 0.050 0.50 0.020 0.030 50 20 - 36.2 39.2 - 50.0 36
TABLE 9 COLD ROLLED PRODUCTS IN COIL / FULL HARD CARBON STEEL

COLD ROLLED FULL-HARD, ANNEALED AND TEMPERED

Chemical composition (maximum %) Hardness
min. Rb
Specification C Mn P S Si JIS
G-3141 SPCC 1-D 0.15 0.50 0.040 0.050 - 85
SAE J-403 G 1006 0.08 0.45 0.030 0.050 0.10 85
SAE J-403 G 1008 0.10 0.50 0.030 0.050 0.10 85
SAE J-403 G 1010 0.08 - 0.13 0.30 - 0.60 0.030 0.050 0.10 85
SAE J-403 G 1012 0.10 - 0.15 0.30 - 0.60 0.030 0.050 0.10 85
SAE J-403 G 1018 0.15 - 0.20 0.60 - 0.90 0.030 0.050 0.10 85
SAE J-403 G 1527 0.22 - 0.29 1.20 -1.50 0.030 0.050 - 85
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Graph 1 COLD ROLLED PRODUCTS, (NON ANNEALED/FULL HARD) /
(THICKNESS / WIDTH LIMITATIONS)
1308
mm
1016
1067
1168
1321
1372
1422
1473
1219
1270
1524
1575
1118
762
864
914
965
813
711
0.1046 2.657
0.0598 1.519
0.0478 1.214
0.0299 0.759
0.0220 0.559
0.0210 0.533
T
0.0200 0.508
H
I 0.0190 0.483
COLD ROLLED, NON ANNEALED / FULL-HARD

C 0.0180 0.457
K
0.0170 0.432
N 0.0166” 0.4216 mm
E 0.0160 0.406
0.0156” 0.3962 mm
S 0.0150 0.381
S 0.0146” 0.3708 mm
0.0140 0.356
0.0130 0.330
0.0125 0.318
0.0120 0.305
0.0105 0.267
0.0093 0.236
Inches 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52 54 56 58 60 62
39.5 51.5
WIDTH
Cold rolled for commercial and forming quality. (CS and FS).
Cold rolled for “Full-hard” quality.
Cold rolled for Grade 50 “D”.
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Graph 2 COLD ROLLED PRODUCTS TEMPERED COLD ROLLED STEEL / CQ, DQ & DDQ
(THICKNESS / WIDTH LIMITATIONS)
1308
mm
1067
1016
1168
1321
1372
1422
1473
1270
1270
1524
1118
660
813
864
914
965
762
0.1046 711 2.657
0.0897 2.278
0.0598 1.519
0.0500 1.270
T
0.0478 1.214
H
I 0.0359 0.912
C 0.0280 0.711
K
0.0220 0.559
N
COLD ROLLED, TEMPERED

E 0.0205 0.521
S 0.0200 0.508
S
0.0195 0.495
0.0190 0.483
0.0179 0.455
0.0175 0.445
Inches 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52 54 56 58 60
48.25 51.5
WIDTH
Commercial steel ASTM-A 1008 CS, JIS G-3141 SPCC A-424

type II CQ CS (0.0179” to 0.1046”).
Drawing steel ASTM-A 1008 DS, JIS G-3141 SPCD, A-424 type II
DQ DS, DIN/EN 10130 DO01(0.0179” to 0.0897”).
Deep drawing steel ASTM-A 1008 DDS, JIS G-3141 SPCE, A-424
type II DDQ DDS, DIN/EN 10130 DO03 and DO04 (0.020” to 0.0897”).
Specified width Minimum thickness Maximum thickness

Quality inches inches inches
CS Commercial steel 28 to 51.5, incl 0.0179 0.1046
28 to 48.250, incl 0.0179 0.028
DS Drawing steel
28 to 51.5, incl 0.028 0.0897
28 to 48.250, incl 0.02 0.028
DDS Deep drawing steel
28 to 51.5, incl 0.028 0.0897
Note: A production feasibility study is required for thicknesses < 0.0179”.
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TABLE 10 COLD ROLLED PRODUCTS TEMPERED AND ANNEALED /
STEEL FOR MOTOR LAMINATION AND BALLAST, SEMI-PROCESSED
(NON-ORIENTED GRAIN)
The magnetic field cores of electrical equipment consist of pilings of steel sheets
stamped to size and shape necessaries form a core. For maximum electrical efficiency,
cores must be made of material having good magnetic properties, in particular, high
permeability and low core loss.
Permeability: Is the relative ease in which material becomes magnetized. For steels
produced in AHMSA, guarantee is of 2,000 Gauss/Oersted minimum.
Core losses: Is the quantity of electric energy dissipated as heat when steel is magne-
tized by alternated current. Its units are watt/lb or watt/kg.
Semi processed (non-oriented grain) electrical steels: This material does not have fully
developed magnetic characteristics, it requires of an annealing process done by the

costumer, usually after the stamping to develop the desired magnetic properties. This
steel can be supplied in a range of physical and mechanical characteristics and can be
matched to specific customer stamping and annealing practices.
Chemical composition and mechanical and magnetic properties / ASTM A-726

Max core loss
(W/Lb) 1.5 Telsa, Chemical composition
Thickness 60 Hz Hardness (maximum %)
Specification (inches) Max. Typical (Rb) Mn Al Si
47-D-380 0.0185 3.80 2.80
56-D-440 0.0220 4.40 3.20 65 0.40-0.60 0.035-0.08 0.25-0.35
64-D-490 0.0250 4.90 3.60
47-D-270 0.0185 2.70 2.50
56-D-310 0.0220 3.10 2.90
75 0.50-0.70 0.25-0.35 0.30-0.40
64-D-360 0.0250 3.60 3.20
79-D-450 0.0310 4.50 3.80
47-D-270 0.0185 2.70 2.30
56-D-310 0.0220 3.10 2.70 75 0.50-0.70 0.20-0.30 0.70-0.85
64-D-360 0.0250 3.60 3.00
47-D-215 0.0185 2.15 2.10 1
56-D-260 0.0220 2.60 2.40 80 0.50-0.70 0.20-0.30 0.90-1.0
64-D-290 0.0250 2.90 2.60
Note:
· Hardness converted from Rockwell 30-T to Rockwell B. Roughness 50 to 90 micro inches.
· In all the grades produced: C= 0.04% max., P=0.030% max. and S= 0.015% max.
· For thicknesses different to this table it must be handled as test order.
1 Please Contact our Technical Service Department.
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Graph 3 TEMPERED COLD ROLLED COIL FOR MOTOR LAMINATION /
(THICKNESS /WIDTH LIMITATIONS)
1105
889 660 914 762 940 864 965 965 991 1066 1016 1168 1041 1270 1067 1371 1092 1473 mm
0.0381 0.9677
0.0353 0.8966
0.0325 0.8255
T
H 0.0297 0.7544
I
C

K 0.0241 0.6121
N
E
0.0213 0.5410
S
S
0.0209 0.5309
0.0185 0.4699
0.0179 0.4547
Inches 35 36 36 30 37 34 38 38 39 42 40 46 41 50 42 54 43 44
43.5
WIDTH
Steeel for motor lamination and ballast.

HIGH STRENGTH AND LOW ALLOY CARBON STEEL
min. min. min.
Specification C Mn P S Cb min. Cu min. ksi ksi %
ASTM A-606 T2 0.22 1.25 0.030 0.040 - 0.20 45 65 22
SAE J-1392-045 X 0.15 1.20 0.030 0.035 0.005 - 45 55 22
SAE J-1392-050 Y 0.17 1.35 0.030 0.035 0.005 - 50 65 20
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TABLE 12 TEMPER ROLLED PRODUCTS /
HIGH CARBON STEELS
Chemical composition (maximum %)
Specification C Mn P S Si
SAE J-403 G 1035 0.32 - 0.38 0.60 - 0.90 0.030 0.050 0.35
SAE J-403 G 1045 0.43 - 0.50 0.60 - 0.90 0.030 0.050 0.35
SAE J-403 G 1050 0.48 - 0.55 0.60 - 0.90 0.030 0.050 0.35
SAE J-403 G 1527 0.22 - 0.29 1.20 - 1.50 0.030 0.050 0.35
Graph 4 TEMPER ROLLED HIGH CARBON AND HIGH STRENGTH /

STEEL (THICKNESS /WIDTH LIMITATIONS)

813 838 864 889 914 940 965 991 1016 1041 1067 1092 1118 1143 1168 1194 1219 1245 mm
0.0650 1.6510
0.0600 1.5240
0.0500 1.2700
T
H 0.0450 1.1430
I
C
K 0.0430 1.0922
N 1
E
0.0370 0.9398
S
S
0.0310 0.7874
0.0300 0.7620
0.0250 0.6350
Inches 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49
WIDTH
SAE 1040 to 1050, SAE 1527, HSLA steel: SAE J-1392 grades
45 & 50, and ASTM A-606.
Note: SAE-1035 grade steel is produced in widths of 28 inches and over.
HSLA micro alloyed steels and remaining grades.
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PRODUCT GUARANTEE TABLE, TEMPER ROLLED STEEL SHEET (CRO)

Mechanical / 6 months Aluminum killed steel.
magnetic
properties
Oxidation 3 months Stored in covered warehouse and kept at a relative humidity less
(material oiled or than 75%. With original mill packing not damaged or removed.
with anticorrosive Don’t submit coil to sudden temperature changes. Unpack after
additive) the coil is at room temperature to prevent condensation any
subsequent oxidation problems.
Oxidation Not High risk of oxidation in material without oil. High risk that small
(material non- guaranteed scratches caused during the handling, transportation and use
oiled or without appear. If the order is for unoiled products, the manufacturer is
anticorrosive not responsible for the risk of corrosion.
COLD ROLLED FLAT PRODUCTS (GUARANTEES)

additive)
Exposed surface 6 months 97% of the coil surface is free of defects that are higher than
(Class 1) laminations, slivers or holes. Minor defects like small marks, light
scratches or other defects that don’t affect formability or coating
application are permitted.
Un-Exposed 6 months 95% of the coil surface is free of defects that are higher than
surface (Class 2) laminations, slivers or holes. Minor defects, such as small marks,
light scratches and other defects that don’t affect formability or
coating applications are permitted.
Dimensions 6 months Dimensional evaluation shall be performed on the master coil
(thickness/width) before any processing can be done by the customer.
Shape 6 months Shape evaluation shall be performed on the master coil before
any processing can be done by the customer.
Note:
· Restricted to a period of 6 months for surface. Dimensions and shape are based on the
guarantee of Mechanical properties and inventory turnover criteria.
· 6 months from the shipment of the coil, all claims will not be accepted due to the loss of
original integrity characteristics of the steel.
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PRODUCT GUARANTEE TABLE, FULL HARD STEEL (CRU)

Oxidation Not High risk of oxidation in material without oil. Risk that small
(cleaned coil) guaranteed scratches caused during the handling, transportation and use
appear. If the order is for unoiled products, the manufacturer
is not responsible for the risk of corrosion.
Oxidation 10 days High risk of oxidation in material without oil. Risk that small
(mill residual oil) scratches caused during the handling, transportation and use
appear.
Surface proper 6 months 95% of the coil surface, free of defects as laminations, slivers,
for galvanizing holes, etc. Minor defects, such as small marks, light scratches
and other defects which do not affect formability or covered
surface application are allowed.
COLD ROLLED, NON ANNEALED / FULL-HARD (GUARANTEES)

Dimensional 6 months Dimensional evaluation shall be realized in master coil, before
(thickness/width) the product be subjected to any customer process.
Shape 6 months Shape evaluation shall be performed in master coil, before
the product be subjected to any customer process.
The head and tail Not Unless otherwise specified (washed coil), full hard steel is
ends in Full hard guaranteed directly shipped from the reduction mill. The coil is supplied
steel, direct from with head and tail ends out off gauge and shall not because
the mill of claim. 97% within gauge is guaranteed.
Note:
· Restricted to a period of 6 months for surface, dimensions and shape, based on the guarantee
of mechanical properties and inventory turnover criterion.
· After 6 months of the coil shipping, claims are not accepted, because steel loses its original
characteristics.
· Guarantee over surface quality, dimensions and shape shall depend on the coil in relation to
the environmental oxidation; the guarantee is applied to oxidation.
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TIN PLATE
Tin Plate is a low-carbon (base metal) where the tin is applied on both sides of the metal
by electrolytic tinning. Since the tin firmly adheres to the base metal, the product may
be press molded, stamped, drawn or bent and shaped or into complex forms without the
tin coating peeling off.
This product fully complies with ASTM A-623 and A-624 specifications and is supplied
in coils of up to 12 metric tons:
TABLE 13 DIMENSIONS
Coil
Minimum Maximum
Dimensions inches mm inches mm
ELECTROLYTIC TINPLATE
Thickness 0.0077 0.1956 0.0149 0.3784
Width 27 1/2 698.5 38 965
Inner diameter 16 406 17 432
Outer diameter 36 914 60 1,524
Note: These dimensional specifications are representative

of the final product measurements.
TABLE 14 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

TEMPER DESIGNATIONS AND HARDNESS VALUES SINGLE-REDUCED
TIN MILL PRODUCTS, BOX / CONTINUOSLY ANNEALED
Hardness

Temper Annealing R30T

designation type Nominal Range Characteristics Applications / typical uses
T- 1 BA 49 45-53 Soft for drawing parts. Automotive oil and air filters and ignition
coils shells, spouts and nozzles.
T- 2 BA 53 49-57 Moderately soft for Rings, plugs and pie pans.
drawing shallow parts.
T- 3 BA 57 53-61 Fairly stiff for parts. Can ends and bodies, closures and
crown caps.
T- 3.5 CA 60 58-62 Moderate stiffness Can ends, drawn and ironed can
for parts. bodies, hermetic closures, twist off
and crown caps.
T- 4 CA 61 57-65 Increased stiffness. Can ends, Drawn and ironed can
bodies closures, and large closures.
T- 5 CA 65 61-69 Moderately high stiff- Can ends and bodies.
ness to resist buckling.
Note: The code “CA” (Continuous annealing) and “BA” (Batch annealing) indicate the method of annealing.
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TABLE 15 TIN PLATE SURFACE FINISH
Designation Description Roughness in micro inches
7C Smooth finish 10 - 25
5C Shot blasted finish 30 - 60
Standard mate finish
5B 30 - 50
melted tin
Note: According to ASTM-624, the specified roughness range in the above

chart corresponds to the surface base metal. The Tin Plate finish can be
different depending the tin coating (they are not guaranteed to meet all
values in the range).
TABLE 16 DEFINITIONS
Base box A unit of area equivalent to 112 sheets that measure 14 x 20 inches or equivalent
to 31,360 square inches.

Base weight Nominal weight (in pounds) per base box is an approximate thickness measur-
ment. The Tin Plate ordered for its thickness equals the unit weight per base box.
TABLE 17 ELECTROLYTIC TIN PLATE COATING WEIGHT
Nominal tin coating weight Minimum average coating weight

each surface of each surface
Designation Lb/Base box gr/m 2 Lb/Base box gr/m 2
20 0.100 / 0.100 2.2 / 2.2 0.08 / 0.08 1.8 / 1.8
25 0.125 / 0.125 2.8 / 2.8 0.11 / 0.11 2.5 / 2.5
50 0.250 / 0.250 5.6 / 5.6 0.23 / 0.23 5.2 / 5.2
D 50 / 25 0.250 / 0.125 5.6 / 2.8 0.23 / 0.11 5.2 / 2.5
D 75 / 25 0.375 / 0.125 8.4 / 2.8 0.35 / 0.11 7.8 / 2.5
D 100 / 25 0.500 / 0.125 11.2 / 2.8 0.45 / 0.11 10.1 / 2.5
Note:
· The minimum spot value shall not be less than 80% of the minimum average coating weight.
· The Letter “D” in differential Tin Plate indicates the coated side to be marked.
· A production feasibility study must be performed if there are other layers different than
mentioned above, or if the differential marking is required on the side with the lesser tin content.
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TABLE 18 NOMINAL WEIGHT AND THICKNESS
Base weight Surface weight Thickness
Lb/Base box kg/Base box Lb/ft 2 kg/m 2 inches mm
70 31.751 0.3214 1.569 0.0077 0.1956
73 33.112 0.3352 1.637 0.0080 0.2032
75 34.019 0.3444 1.681 0.0083 0.2108
80 36.287 0.3673 1.794 0.0088 0.2235
83 37.648 0.3811 1.861 0.0091 0.2311
85 38.555 0.3903 1.906 0.0094 0.2388
90 40.823 0.4133 2.018 0.0099 0.2515
95 43.091 0.4362 2.130 0.0105 0.2667
100 45.359 0.4592 2.242 0.0110 0.2794
107 48.534 0.4913 2.399 0.0118 0.2997
112 50.802 0.5143 2.511 0.0123 0.3124
118 53.524 0.5418 2.645 0.0130 0.3302
129 58.513 0.5923 2.892 0.0142 0.3607
135 61.235 0.6199 3.027 0.0149 0.3785
TABLE 19 DIMENSION AND FLATNESS TOLERANCE FOR TIN PLATE COILS
Specified Tolerance is - 0 / + 1/8” (-0 / + 3.175 mm) over the client’s specified width.
width

Specified A tolerance of ± 5% of the nominal thickness measured at any point of the
thickness material and no less than 3/8” (9.525 mm) from the edge.

Camber 1/4” (6.35 mm) for each 20 ft (6,096 mm) of length.

Waviness The maximum wave height permitted shall be 1/8” (3.175 mm) at any coil length.
Note: The customer’s order should specify both the nominal and final width required.
Nominal width is 1/4” less than final width.
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TABLE 20 OILED
Oil types Oil layer weight mg/m 2
Dioctyl Sebacate (DOS) 5 to 20
TABLE 21 TIN PLATE PASSIVATION

Type of treatment
Attribute Immersion 300 Electrochemical 311
Chrome
2.2 mg/m 2 max 0.2 mg/ft 2 max 4.0 - 7.0 mg/m 2 0.35 - 0.65 mg/ft 2
oxide
Lacquer Good adherence to lacquer. Good adherence to dry and wet
properties lacquer.
Discoloration Poor (yellow spots due to sulfur exposure Greater resistance to discoloration.
during prolonged storage).
Applications Containers for dry material (powdered General applications include
milk). varnishing, painting and sterilizing.
TABLE 22 DIFERENTIAL TIN PLATE IDENTIFICATION

Separation of signal lines in higher
Differential coat coat surface
Designation gr/m 2 inches millimeters
D 50 / 25 5.6 / 2.8 1/2 12.7
D 75 / 25 8.4 / 2.8 1 25.4
D 100 / 25 11.2 / 2.8 1 1/2 38.1
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PRODUCT GUARANTEE TABLE, TIN PLATE (TCO)

Hardness 6 months When the storage time is nearing a six-month period, a hardness
temper: 1, 2 and 3 increase of 1 or 2 points can be expected.
BA, 4 CA and 5 CA

Hardness 2 months When the storage time is nearing a 2-month period, a hardness
temper: 3.5 CA increase of 1 or 2 points can be expected.

Oxidation in 6 months Store in covered warehouse and keep a relative humidity less
non-coastal than 75%. Original mill packing not damaged or removed. Don’t
zones subject the coil to sudden temperature changes.

Oxidation in 3 months Unpack after the coil is at room temperature to prevent conden-
coastal zones sation and subsequent oxidation problem.

Passivation / 4 months Claims will not proceed if:
ELECTROLYTIC TINPLATE (GUARANTEES)

discoloration non- The tested chromium levels in the surface of the client’s sam-
coastal ples indicate normal passivation (0.35 mg/ft 2 minimum).
zones The relative humidity of the warehouse is high (> 75%).
The original packing is removed or damaged (applicable to the
rejection of batches of coils).
3 months The cut to length sheets from the coil are not stored with proper
coastal packaging for a period exceeding one month. These conditions
zones will cause discoloration by tin oxidization.

Surface 6 months Tin Plate coil production in continuous mill lines does not allow
quality for the removal of non-compliant sheets, therefore, during cutting,
the non compliant sheets shall be separated from the cutting line
for evaluation.

Dimensions 6 months According to the Tables 18 and 19.
and shape

Roughness 6 months Roughness range specified in Tin Plate corresponds to the base
steel surface finish; in finished product it can vary, depending on
the coating layer (ASTM A-624, section 5.2).
Note:
· Discount subjected to the coil status and other parameters.
· Claims will be accepted no later than 6 months after shipment.
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TIN-FREE STEEL (TFS)
TFS or tin-free steel (also known as chromed strip) is obtained by coating the metal
base (low-carbon steel) with an ultra-thin layer of metallic chrome and then with a chro-
mium oxide layer.
The product complies with ASTM A-657 / A-623 specification and is manufactured with
low current density (TFS-111). It is supplied only in coils of up to 12 metric tons.
TABLE 23 DIMENSIONS
Coil
Minimum Maximum
Dimensions inches mm inches mm
TIN FREE STEEL STRIP

Thickness 0.0077 0.1956 0.0149 0.3784
Width 27 1/2 698.5 38 965
Inner diameter 16 406.4 17 432
Outer diameter 36 914.4 60 1,524
Note: These dimensional specifications are representative of the final product

measurements.
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TABLE 24 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
TEMPER DESIGNATIONS OR QUALITY FOR SINGLE-REDUCED ANNEALED
TIN FREE STEEL PRODUCTS
Hardness

Temper Annealing R30T

designation type Nominal Range Characteristics Applications / typical uses
T- 2 BA 53 49-57 Moderately soft for Rings, plugs and pie pans.
drawing shallow parts.
T- 3 BA 57 53-61 Fairly stiff for parts. Can ends and bodies, closures and
crown caps.
T- 3 * CA 57 53-61 Moderate stiffness for Can ends and bodies, drawn and
parts. ironed can bodies, hermetic closures,
twist off and crown caps.
T- 4 CA 61 57-65 Increased stiffness. Can ends, drawn and ironed can

bodies and large closures.
T- 5 CA 65 61-69 Moderately high stiff- Can ends and bodies.
ness to resist buckling.
* Please consult with the Sales Department for this Temper product.
Note:
· The code “CA” (Continuous annealing) and “BA” (Batch annealing) indicate the method of
annealing.
· Both the annealing and hardness range for Temper 3 (T-3) is the same, however mechanical
properties (yield strength, ultimate tensile strength, and elongation) are different.
TABLE 25 SURFACE FINISH FOR TIN-FREE STEEL

Designation Description Roughness in micro inches
7C Smooth finish 10 - 25
5B Shot blasted finish 30 - 50
Note: According ASTM A-657 the specified roughness range in the above chart
corresponds to the surface base metal.
TABLE 26 CHROMIUM COATING WEIGHTS (Masses)

Averange Averange
Minimum / on each side Maximum / on each side
Coating mg /m 2 mg / ft 2 mg /m 2 mg / ft 2
Metallic chromium 32 3 140 13
Chromium oxide 8 0.7 27 2.5
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TABLE 27 OILED
Oil type Oil layer weight
Dioctyl Sebacate (DOS) 5 to 20 mg/m 2
TABLE 28 WEIGHTS AND NOMINAL THICKNESS

Weight / Base box Approximate thickness
Lb/Base box kg/Base box inches mm
70 31.751 0.0077 0.1956
73 33.112 0.0080 0.2032
75 34.019 0.0083 0.2108
80 36.287 0.0088 0.2235
83 37.648 0.0091 0.2311

85 38.555 0.0094 0.2388
90 40.823 0.0099 0.2515
95 43.091 0.0105 0.2667
100 45.359 0.0110 0.2794
107 48.534 0.0118 0.2997
112 50.802 0.0123 0.3124
118 53.524 0.0130 0.3302
129 58.513 0.0142 0.3607
135 61.235 0.0149 0.3785
TABLE 29 DIMENSION AND FLATNESS TOLERANCES FOR TFS
Specified width The tolerance is -0/+ 1/8” (-0/+ 3.175 mm) over clients final specified width.

Specified The tolerance of ± 5% of the nominal thickness measured at any point of less
thickness than 3/8” (9.525 mm) from the edge.

Camber 1/4” (6.3 mm) in 20 ft (6,096 mm) of length.

Waviness The permitted maximum wave height will be 1/8” (3.175 mm) for any coil length.
Note: The Client’s purchase order should specify the nominal width and the final width required.
The nominal width is 1/4” less than final width.
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PRODUCT GUARANTEE TABLE, TIN-FREE STEEL (TFS)

Hardness 6 months When the storage time of the material reaches a six-month period,
temper: 2 BA, 3BA, a hardness increase of 1 or 2 points can be expected.
4 CA and 5 CA

Hardness 2 months When the storage time of the material reaches a 2-month period,
temper: 3 CA a hardness increase of 1 or 2 points can be expected.

Oxidation in 4 months Store in covered warehouse and keep at relative humidity less
non-coastal than 75%. Keep original mill packaging on product until ready for
zones use. Don’t subject the coil to sudden temperature changes.
Oxidation in 2 months Unpack after the coil is at room temperature to prevent conden-
coastal zones sation and subsequent oxidation problems.

Surface quality 6 months Tin free steel production in continuous mill lines does not allow
TIN FREE STEEL STRIP (GUARANTEES)

for the removal of non-compliant sheets, therefore, during cutting,
the non compliant sheets shall be separated from the cutting line
for evaluation.

Dimensions 6 months According to the Tables 28 and 29.
and shape

Roughness 6 months Roughness range specified in chrome strip (TFS) corresponds
to the base steel surface finish, in finished product may vary
depending on coating layer. ASTM A-624 point 5.2.
Note:
· Discount subjected to the coil status and other parameters.
· Claims will be accepted no later than 6 months after shipment.
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STRUCTURAL SHAPES
The structural steel shapes that AHMSA produces including Rectangular profiles
(IPR), standard Channel profiles (CSP) and standard Angle profiles (ASP) meet the
strictest international quality standards. Our structural production processes have
met the integral certification standard as defined under the ISO-9001, ISO-14001
and OHSAS 18001 standards. These tolerances are managed and tracked through
AHMSA´s Management System.
AHMSA is the major producer of Structural Shapes in Mexico and offers a wide
range of products for several uses and applications in the construction industry.
Steel grades covered in this manual represent our main product lines. Various pro-
ducts require a minimum order volume and may be subject to other restrictions.
The commercial standard length for these products is 40 feet (12.2 m), and they are
typically shipped in bundles of 10 metric tons.
Heavy W beams, Angles and “C” shapes have a Length tolerance of -0/ + 2” and a
Weight tolerance of ± 2.5%.
For specifications that are not listed within this manual, please contact us at the
numbers below:

STRUCTURAL SHAPES
• Phone + 52 (866) 649 34 81
• Fax + 52 (866) 649 23 10
In the U.S.:
• Phone (210) 341 37 77
• Fax (210) 477 27 83
In Mexico:
• Free 01 800 718 62 90
• sales@ahmsa.com
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“W” SHAPES tf Y K1 K
Wide-Flange Beams
d X X T
tw
Y
bf K
Theoretical dimensions
Web Flange
“W” Weight Area Depth Thickness Width Thickness Distance

Shapes A d d tw tw/2 bf bf tf tf T K K1
wide
flange Lb/ft kg/m in.2 in. in. in. in. in. in. in. in. in. in. in.
W6 9 13.392 2.68 5.90 5 7/8 0.170 1/8 3.940 4 0.215 3/16 4 3/4 9/16 3/8
(6” x 4”) 12 17.856 3.55 6.03 6 0.230 1/8 4.000 4 0.280 1/4 4 3/4 5/8 3/8
16 23.808 4.74 6.28 6 1/4 0.260 1/8 4.030 4 0.405 3/8 4 3/4 3/4 7/16
(6” x 6”) 15 22.320 4.43 5.99 6 0.230 1/8 5.990 6 0.260 1/4 4 3/4 5/8 3/8
20 29.760 5.87 6.20 6 1/4 0.260 1/8 6.020 6 0.365 3/8 4 3/4 3/4 7/16
25 37.200 7.34 6.38 6 3/8 0.320 3/16 6.080 6 1/8 0.455 7/16 4 3/4 13/16 7/16
W8 10 14.880 2.96 7.89 7 7/8 0.170 1/8 3.940 4 0.205 3/16 6 5/8 5/8 7/16
(8” x 4”) 13 19.344 3.84 7.99 8 0.230 1/8 4.000 4 0.255 1/4 6 5/8 11/16 7/16
15 22.320 4.44 8.11 8 1/8 0.245 1/8 4.015 4 0.315 5/16 6 5/8 3/4 1/2
(8” x 5 1/4”) 18 26.784 5.26 8.14 8 1/8 0.230 1/8 5.250 5 1/4 0.330 5/16 6 5/8 3/4 7/16
STRUCTURAL SHAPES (“W” SHAPES)

21 31.248 6.16 8.28 8 1/4 0.250 1/8 5.270 5 1/4 0.400 3 /8 6 5/8 13/16 1/2
W 10 12 17.856 3.54 9.87 9 7/8 0.190 1/8 3.960 4 0.210 3/16 8 5/8 5/8 7/16
(10” x 4”) 15 22.320 4.41 9.99 10 0.230 1/8 4.000 4 0.270 1/4 8 5/8 11/16 7/16
17 25.296 4.99 10.11 10 1/8 0.240 1/8 4.010 4 0.330 5/16 8 5/8 3/4 1/2
19 28.272 5.62 10.24 10 1/4 0.250 1/8 4.020 4 0.395 3/8 8 5/8 13/16 1/2
(10” x 5 3/4”) 22 32.736 6.49 10.17 10 1/8 0.240 1/8 5.750 5 3/4 0.360 3/8 8 5/8 3/4 1/2
26 38.688 7.61 10.33 10 3/8 0.260 1/8 5.770 5 3/4 0.440 7/16 8 5/8 7/8 1/2
30 44.640 8.84 10.47 10 1/2 0.300 3/16 5.810 5 3/4 0.510 1/2 8 5/8 15/16 1/2
W 12 14 20.832 4.16 11.91 11 7/8 0.200 1/8 3.970 4 0.225 1/4 10 1/2 11/16 1/2
(12” x 4”) 16 23.808 4.71 11.99 12 0.220 1/8 3.990 4 0.265 1/4 10 1/2 3/4 1/2
19 28.272 5.57 12.16 12 1/8 0.235 1/8 4.005 4 0.350 3/8 10 1/2 13/16 1/2
22 32.736 6.48 12.31 12 1/4 0.260 1/8 4.030 4 0.425 7/16 10 1/2 7/8 1/2
(12” x 6 1/2”) 26 38.688 7.65 12.22 12 1/4 0.230 1/8 6.490 6 1/2 0.380 3/8 10 1/2 7/8 1/2
30 44.640 8.79 12.34 12 3/8 0.260 1/8 6.520 6 1/2 0.440 7/16 10 1/2 15/16 1/2
35 52.080 10.30 12.50 12 1/2 0.300 3/16 6.560 6 1/2 0.520 1/2 10 1/2 1 9/16
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“W” SHAPES tf Y K1 K
Wide-Flange Beams
d X X T
tw
Y
bf K
Web Flange
“W” Weight Area Depth Thickness Width Thickness Distance

Shapes A d d tw tw/2 bf bf tf tf T K K1
wide
flange Lb/ft kg/m in.2 in. in. in. in. in. in. in. in. in. in. in.
W 12 40 59.520 11.80 11.94 12 0.295 3/16 8.005 8 0.515 1/2 9 1/2 1 1/4 3/4
(12” x 8”) 45 66.960 13.20 12.06 12 0.335 3/16 8.045 8 0.575 9/16 9 1/2 1 1/4 13/16
50 74.400 14.70 12.19 12 1/4 0.370 3/16 8.080 8 1/8 0.640 5/8 9 1/2 1 3/8 13/16
W 14 22 32.740 6.49 13.74 13 3/4 0.230 1/8 5.000 5 0.335 5/16 12 7/8 9/16
(14” x 5”) 26 38.688 7.69 13.91 13 7/8 0.255 1/8 5.025 5 0.420 7/16 12 15/16 9/16
(14” x 6 3/4”) 30 44.640 8.85 13.84 13 7/8 0.270 1/8 6.730 6 3/4 0.385 3/8 12 15/16 5/8
34 50.592 10.00 13.98 14 0.285 3/16 6.745 6 3/4 0.455 7/16 12 1 5/8
38 56.544 11.20 14.10 14 1/8 0.310 3/16 6.770 6 3/4 0.515 1/2 12 1 1/16 5/8
(14” x 8”) 43 63.984 12.60 13.66 13 5/8 0.305 3/16 7.995 8 0.530 1/2 11 1 5/16 7/8
48 71.424 14.10 13.79 13 3/4 0.340 3/16 8.030 8 0.595 5/8 11 1 3/8 7/8
STRUCTURAL SHAPES (“W” SHAPES)

53 78.864 15.60 13.92 13 7/8 0.370 3/16 8.060 8 0.660 11/16 11 1 7/16 15/16
W 16 26 38.688 7.68 15.69 15 3/4 0.250 1/8 5.5 5 1/2 0.345 3/8 13 5/8 1 1/16 3/4
(16” x 5 1/2”) 31 46.128 9.12 15.88 15 7/8 0.275 1/8 5.525 5 1/2 0.440 7/16 13 5/8 1 1/8 3/4
(16” x 7”) 36 53.568 10.60 15.86 15 7/8 0.295 3/16 6.985 7 0.430 7/16 13 5/8 1 1/8 3/4
40 59.520 11.80 16.01 16 0.305 3/16 6.995 7 0.505 1/2 13 5/8 1 3/16 13/16
45 66.960 13.30 16.13 16 1/8 0.345 3/16 7.035 7 0.565 9/16 13 5/8 1 1/4 13/16
50 74.400 14.70 16.26 16 1/4 0.380 3/16 7.070 7 1/8 0.630 5/8 13 5/8 1 5/16 13/16
57 84.816 16.80 16.43 16 3/8 0.430 1/4 7.120 7 1/8 0.715 11/16 13 5/8 1 3/8 7/8
W 18 35 52.100 10.30 17.70 17 3/4 0.300 3/16 6.000 6 0.425 7/16 15 1/2 1 1/8 3/4
(18” x 6”) 40 59.500 11.80 17.90 17 7/8 0.315 3/16 6.015 6 0.525 1/2 15 1/2 1 3/16 13/16
46 68.400 13.50 18.06 18 0.360 3/16 6.060 6 0.605 5/8 15 1/2 1 1/4 13/16
(18” x 7 1/2”) 50 74.400 14.70 17.99 18 0.355 3/16 7.495 7 1/2 0.570 9/16 15 1/2 1 1/4 13/16
55 81.840 16.20 18.11 18 1/8 0.390 3/16 7.530 7 1/2 0.630 5/8 15 1/2 1 5/16 13/16
60 89.280 17.60 18.24 18 1/4 0.415 1/4 7.555 7 1/2 0.695 11/16 15 1/2 1 3/8 13/16
65 96.720 19.10 18.35 18 3/8 0.450 1/4 7.590 7 5/8 0.750 3/4 15 1/2 1 7/16 7/8
71 105.648 20.80 18.47 18 1/2 0.495 1/4 7.635 7 5/8 0.810 13/16 15 1/2 1 1/2 7/8
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“C” SHAPES X
Y tf
Channels K
T X X d
tw Grip
K
Y
eo bf
Flange Web
Weight Area Depth Width Thickness Thickness Distance X - X Axis Y - Y Axis
Standard
A d bf tf tw X eo d/Af I S r I S r
“C”
Shapes Lb/ft kg/m in. in. in. in. in. in. in. in. in. in. in. in.
2 4 3 4 3
in.
C 6 8.2 12.201 2.40 6.00 1.920 0.343 0.200 0.511 0.599 9.10 13.1 4.38 2.34 0.693 0.492 0.533
(6”
x 2”) 10.5 15.624 3.09 6.00 2.034 0.343 0.314 0.499 0.486 8.59 15.2 5.06 2.22 0.866 0.564 0.529
13 19.344 3.83 6.00 2.157 0.343 0.437 0.514 0.380 8.10 17.4 5.80 2.13 1.050 0.642 0.525
C 8 11.5 17.112 3.38 8.00 2.260 0.390 0.220 0.571 0.697 9.08 32.6 8.14 3.11 1.320 0.781 0.625
(8”
x 2 /4”)
1
13.75 20.460 4.04 8.00 2.343 0.390 0.303 0.553 0.604 8.75 36.1 9.03 2.99 1.530 0.854 0.615
18.75 27.900 5.51 8.00 2.527 0.390 0.487 0.565 0.431 8.12 44.0 11.00 2.82 1.980 1.010 0.599
C 10 15.3 22.766 4.49 10.00 2.600 0.436 0.240 0.634 0.796 8.81 67.4 13.50 3.87 2.280 1.160 0.713
(10”
x 2 /8”)
5
20 29.760 5.88 10.00 2.739 0.436 0.379 0.606 0.637 8.36 78.9 15.80 3.66 2.810 1.320 0.692
25 37.200 7.35 10.00 2.886 0.436 0.526 0.617 0.494 7.94 91.2 18.20 3.52 3.360 1.480 0.676
30 44.640 8.82 10.00 3.033 0.436 0.673 0.649 0.369 7.55 103 20.70 3.42 3.940 1.650 0.669
C 12 20.7 30.802 6.09 12.00 2.942 0.501 0.282 0.698 0.870 8.13 129 21.50 4.61 3.880 1.730 0.799
STRUCTURAL SHAPES (“C” CHANNEL SHAPES)

(12”
x 3”) 25 37.200 7.35 12.00 3.047 0.501 0.387 0.674 0.746 7.85 144 24.10 4.43 4.470 1.880 0.780
30 44.640 8.82 12.00 3.170 0.501 0.510 0.674 0.618 7.55 162 27.00 4.29 5.140 2.060 0.763
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“L” SHAPES X Y
Angles
Z
X X
Y
K
Y
Z
Thick-
ness Weight Area X - X Axis Y - Y Axis Z - Z Axis
Angles tf A K I S r Y I S r X r X
“L”
Shapes in. Lb/ft kg/m in.2 in. in.4 in.3 in. in. in.4 in.3 in. in. in. in.
L6 3/8 12.3 18.302 3.61 7/8 13.5 3.32 1.93 1.94 4.90 1.60 1.17 0.941 0.877 0.446
(6” x 4”) 7/16 14.3 21.278 4.18 15/16 15.5 3.83 1.92 1.96 5.60 1.85 1.16 0.964 0.873 0.443
1/2 16.2 24.106 4.75 1 17.4 4.33 1.91 1.99 6.27 2.08 1.15 0.987 0.870 0.440
9/16 18.1 26.933 5.31 1 1/16 19.3 4.83 1.90 2.01 6.91 2.31 1.14 1.01 0.866 0.438
5/8 20.0 29.760 5.86 1 1/8 21.1 5.31 1.90 2.03 7.52 2.54 1.13 1.03 0.864 0.435
3/4 23.6 35.117 6.94 1 1/4 24.5 6.25 1.88 2.08 8.68 2.97 1.12 1.08 0.860 0.428
(6” x 6”) 3/8 14.9 22.171 4.36 7/8 15.4 3.53 1.88 1.64 15.4 3.53 1.88 1.64 1.19 1.000
7/16 17.2 25.594 5.06 15/16 17.7 4.08 1.87 1.66 17.7 4.08 1.87 1.66 1.19 1.000
1/2 19.6 29.165 5.75 1 19.9 4.61 1.86 1.68 19.9 4.61 1.86 1.68 1.18 1.000
9/16 21.9 32.587 6.43 1 1/16 22.1 5.14 1.85 1.71 22.1 5.14 1.85 1.71 1.18 1.000
5/8 24.2 36.010 7.11 1 1/8 24.2 5.66 1.84 1.73 24.2 5.66 1.84 1.73 1.18 1.000
3/4 28.7 42.706 8.44 1 1/4 28.2 6.66 1.83 1.78 28.2 6.66 1.83 1.78 1.17 1.000
STRUCTURAL SHAPES (“L”ANGLES SHAPES)

7/8 33.1 49.258 9.73 1 3/8 31.90 7.63 1.81 1.82 31.9 7.63 1.81 1.82 1.17 1.000
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TH-29 SECTION c
“U” Channel for Mine Support b
d
a
“U” Depth (a) Height (b) Thickness Web (c) Thickness Flange (d)
Channel Weight 1 in in in in
for mine
support Lb/ft kg/m Nominal Min/Max Nominal Min/Max Nominal Min/Max Nominal Min/Max
TH-29 19.5 29 4.567 4.528 4.862 4.803 0.610 0.575 - 0.264

/ 4.606 / 4.921 / 0.622 / 0.276
1 The weight tolerance is +5%, -7%.
TABLE 1 SPECIFICATIONS
Shapes are manufactured according to the following Standard specifications.
Specifications Characteristics and applications

ASTM A-6 Tolerances and dimensions standard specification.
ASTM A-36 Structural steel.
ASTM A-572-50 High strength and low alloy structural quality steel.
ASTM A-992 Structural steel 1.
A-36/A-572-50 Dual grade High strength and low alloy structural quality steel.
STRUCTURAL SHAPES (TH-29 SHAPE)

DIN 21544 Structural steel shape “U” channel for mine support TH-29.
1 The Yield Strength/Tensile Strength ratio shall be less than or equal to 0.85 and the carbon
equivalent limit shall be 0.45 max.

Chemical composition Yield Tensile Elong. Elong.
(maximum %) strength strength in 8” in 2”
min. min. min. min.
Specification C Mn P S Si Nb V ksi ksi % %
ASTM A-36 0.26 - 0.04 0.05 0.4 - - 36 58-80 20 23
ASTM A-572-50 0.23 1.35 0.04 0.05 0.4 0.005-0.05 0.005-0.05 50 65 18 21
ASTM A-992 0.23 0.50-1.60 0.035 0.045 0.4 0.05 - 50-65 65 18 21
ASTM A-36 / A-572-50
0.22 0.50-1.20 0.035 0.04 0.4 0.005-0.05 0.005-0.05 50 65-80 20 23
Dual grade
DIN 21544 0.15-0.36 0.80-1.10 0.035 0.045 0.15-0.50 - - 350 Mpa 550 Mpa 18 -
Note: Copper = 0.20% minimum, when required.
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TABLE 2 TOLERANCES
2.1 Permitted variations in end out-of-square for W, C and L shapes, refer to ASTM A-6
Tables 20 and 22
Shape Permitted variations
“W” Shape 1/64 in. per inch of depth or of flange width, if the flange width is larger than
the depth.
“C” Shapes 1/64 in. per inch of depth.
Angles “L” Shape A 3/128 in. per inch of leg length or 1 1/2°.
A: The permitted variations in end out-of-square are determined on the longer members
of the shape.
B = Flange width B A = Depth A

e e
e = Off- square edge
POSITIONS FOR MEASURING CAMBER AND SWEEP
camber sweep camber sweep camber
2.2 Permitted variations in straightness for “W” shapes; Refer to ASTM A-6 Table 24
STRUCTURAL SHAPES (TOLERANCES)

Characteristics Permissible variation inches
Camber and sweep 1/8” x (number of feet in of total length/10).A
When certain sections B with a flange width
approximately equal to depth are specified
in the order for use as columns:
- Lengths of 45 feet or less. 1/8” x (number of feet of total length/10)
but not over 3/8”.
- Lengths over 45 feet. 3/8” + [1/8” x ([number of feet of total length
-45] / 10)].
A Sections with a flange width less than 6 inches, the permitted variation for sweep inches.
= 1/8” x (number of feet of total length/5).
B Applies only to:
• 8-in. deep sections 31 lb/ft and heavier.
• 12-in. deep sections 65 lb/ft and heavier, and
For other sections specified in the order for use as columns, the permitted variation is subject
to negotiation with the manufacturer.
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2.3 Permitted variations in sectional dimensions for “W” and “C” shapes, given inches;
(B) (C)
(A) Flange Maximum
Depth Width , depth at
T+T A (E) any cross
Section nominal Flanges Web section over
sizes, Over Under Over Under out - of - off theoretical
Shape inches theoretical theoretical theoretical theoretical square B center C depth, in
“W” Up to 12, incl 1/8 1/8 1/4 3/16 1/4 3/16 1/4
Over 12 1/8 1/8 1/4 3/16 5/16 3/16 1/4
“C” 3 to 7, incl 3/32 1/16 1/8 1/8 1/32 - -
Over 7 to 14, incl 1/8 3/32 1/8 5/32 1/32 - -
(A): Is measured at center line of web for W shapes; at back of web for C shapes.
(B): Is measured parallel to flange.
(C): Is measured parallel to web.
,
A T+T applies when flanges of channels are toed in or out. For channels 5/8 in. and under
in depth, the permitted out-of-square is 3/64 in./in. of depth.
B Permitted variation is per inch of flange width for C shapes.
C Permitted variation of 5/16 in. max for sections over 426 lb/ft.
Web out off- center (E)
b1 b2
E=
2
A = Depth b1 b2 A B
e = Out- off square
B = Flange width e e

Flanges out off- squqreness
B
B B
1/2 B +E 1/2 B +E
T´ T´ T´ T´
C A C A A
T
T T T
1/2 B +E 1/2 B +E
T + T´
Applies when flanges
of the C shapes
are toed in or out
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2.4 Permitted variations in cross section for “L” shapes Angles;
Refer to ASTM A-6 Table 17 given, inches
Flange width, inches
Nominal size Over Under T, out of-square
Shape in inches theoretical theoretical per inch of B
3 to 4, incl 1/8 3/32 3/128 B
Angles A
Over 4 to 6, incl 1/8 1/8 3/128 B
A For unequal leg angles, longer leg determines classification.

B 3/128 in./in. = 1 1/2° (degrees).
B
T
T
B
2.5 Permitted variations in straightness for “L” and, “C”shapes,

Refer to ASTM A-6. Table 21
Nominal Permitted variations,
Variable size A inches inches
Camber 3 and over 1/8 x (number of feet of total length/5).
Due to the extreme variation in flexibility of these shapes,
permitted variations for sweep are subject to negotiations
Sweep All
between the manufacturer and the purchaser for the individual

section involved.
A Greatest cross-sectional dimension.
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PRODUCT GUARANTEE TABLE, STRUCTURAL SHAPES
Examples of Hot rolled steel structural shape products that are manufactured in various
sizes, having diverse applications within the construction industry include:
• “W” Shapes - Wide Flange Beams
• “L” Shapes - Angle Beams
• “C” Shapes - Channel Beams

Corrosion 6 months Steel is electrochemically reactive in the presence of environmetal
humidity. A guarantee of no more than 1/32” of pitting affecting the
base metal is given as it is dependent on the type of storage and
the method the product is protected.
Oxidation Not Being a non-protected product, it may contain a light amount of
guaranteed environmental oxidation, without reaching the point of corrosion.
The manufacturer is not responsible for the risk of corrosion on
products that are not oiled or protected
Surface 6 months Product is supplied in rolling condition and may contain defects or
quality imperfections that do not affect the final use.
Dimensions 6 months In variations and tolerances mentioned in this manual (Tables 1
and and 2). According to the ASTM A-6 standard.
straightness
Camber 6 months In variations and tolerances mentioned in this manual (Tables 2.2
and 2.5 ). According to the ASTM A-6 standard.
STRUCTURAL SHAPES (GUARANTEES)
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GLOSSARY
It would take a whole book to define all the terms used in connection with the
manufacture, sale, and use of steel products. However, the following definitions
are limited to the more common terms which can be useful for our customers and
sales people alike. We recommend that you consult a book titled, “The Making,
Shaping, and Treating of Steel” if you are interested in collecting more technical
knowledge beyond what we have defined.
AGING
Changes in physical and mechanical properties that occur when low carbon
steel is stored for a period of time. Aging is also accelerated by exposure of
steel to elevated temperatures. Stretcher strains and fluting can result from
aging.
ANNEALING
A process of applying heating and cooling to Hot Rolled and Cold Rolled Sheet
products to induce softening.
BASE BoX
An area unit equivalent to 112 sheets 14 x 20 in.
BASE WEIGHT
Nominal weight in pounds per base box is an approximate thickness measu-
rement. The Tin Plate ordered for its thickness equals the unit weight per base
box.
BUNDLE
Consists of ten packages which are 1,120 sheets/packages.
CAMBER
Camber is the deviation of a side edge from a straight line. It is the measurement
being taken on the concave side with a straight edge.
CaRBON STEeL
Steel which owes its properties primarily to carbon without substantial amount of
other alloying elements: Steel is classified as carbon steel when the maximum
content does not exceed the following percentages: Carbon 0.50%, Manganese
1.65%, Silicon 0.30% and Copper 0.20% (when specified).
CCT
Full Hard steel with tension leveling process.
GLOSSARY A-C
CTT
Cold roll steel (tempered), with tension leveling process.
COIL BREAKS
Creases or ridges which appear as parallel lines, transverse to the direction of
rolling. They generally extend the width of the sheet.
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COLD ROLLED PRODUCT
Flat rolled products for which the required thickness has been obtained by
rolling without heating at room temperature.
COMMERCIAL QUALITY STEEL (CQ oR CS)
Steel of this quality is for uses involving simple bending or moderate drawing.
Commercial quality sheet can be bent flat upon itself in any direction at room
temperature.
CORROSION
Gradual chemical or electrochemical attack on metal by atmospheric moisture
or other agents.
CUTTED EDGE
Side cutting on the pickled and hot rolled process.
DEEP DrAWING QUALITY STEEL (DDS)
DDS is manufactured when Drawing Quality (DS) won´t provide a sufficient
degree of ductility for fabrication of parts. Deep Drawing Quality requires that
the sheet be free from aging and uses special killed steel. This quality is made
by special steelmaking and processing practices.
DRaFT
Reducing thickness of strip by hot or cold rolling.
DrAWING QUALITY STEEL (DS)
As compared to Commercial Quality steel, Drawing Quality steel has a greater
degree of ductility and is more consistent in performance. This greater ductility
and uniformity are a result of higher production standards, selection and pro-
cessing of the steel.
ELECTROLYTIC CLEANING L INE
Electrolytic cleaning process for cold rolled steel.
FULL HARD
Cold reduced sheet that has not been annealed.
FULL HARD FULL HARD
Cold reduced sheet that has not been annealed, where stiffness is required.
HAR
Floor plate in coil.
HOR
GLOSSARY C-H
Hot roll coil, mill edge.

HOT ROLLED
This term describes flat steel products that are produced to finished size by
rolling at high temperatures.
HOT ROLLED CUT TO LENGTH SHEET (ORH)
Cut to length sheets from Hot rolled, mill edge coils, available in light and heavy
thicknesses.
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HRO
Wide Plate Steel.
HRP
Hot rolled pickled and oil or without oil.
KillED STEEL
Steel deoxidized by silicon or aluminum to reduce the oxygen content to a
minimum so that no reaction occurs during solidification of the metal.
LaminaTIONS
Imperfections resulting from the presence of blisters, seams or foreign inclu-
sions. These are sometimes visible on the surface of the metal.
LUBRICITY
Otherwise known as slipperiness, it is the ability of steel sheet to slide on forming
dies.
Mill EDGE (OM)
Normal rounded edge produced in hot rolling of flat steel.
OilED
Application of a suitable rust inhibitive oil applied to flat rolled steel in the effort
to retard rusting. When surface finish is important, the oil helps to reduce friction
scratches that may develop in transit. The oil coating is not intended to serve
as a lubricant for subsequent fabrication.
PaCKAGES
A unit quantity of 112 sheets for Tin Plate product.
PICKLING
Removal of mill scale or oxidation by immersion of steel into a dilute solution
bath of hydrochloric acid. The steel is then rinsed, dried, and is oiled (as re-
quested).
PITTING
Is a form of extremely localized corrosion that leads to the creation of small
cavities in the metal.
PROFILOMETER
An instrument that measures surface-roughness height in micro-inches. The
height is measured as the absolute deviation from a mean surface.
QUALITY
GLOSSARY H-R
Refers to accuracy of the steel for the purpose or purposes for which it is in-
tended (See Commercial Quality, Drawing Quality, and Structural Quality).
ROUGHNESS
Surface finish or Surface texture of the steel which form on the surface of hot
steel.
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ScaLE
Typically called Mill scale, is defined as a surface layer of primarily ferric oxide
that forms on the exterior of steel or iron when hot.
SlaB
A semi-finished steel block having an oblong cross-section in which the width is
at least twice its thickness. It differs from a bloom which has a square or nearly
square cross-section.
STiffness
The physical property of being inflexible and hard to bend.
STrUCTURAL QUALITY
When other values of mechanical properties are specified, tests are required
to verify the mechanical specifications such as tensile strength, yield point, and
elongation.
TENSION LEVELING
The process to improve flatness, the strip is under great tension with a slight
elongation above the yield point of the material, and simultaneously leveled.
The material is shape corrected and relieved of most internal stresses.
TeMPERING
A series of heat treatments to “toughen the metal”. In doing so, the temper
process provides a matte or bright surface finish and improves the flatness of
the steel.
TCO
Tin Plate in coil.
TFS
Tin Free Steel. (Electrolytic chromium plate).
THEORETICAL WEIGHT
A calculated weight based on nominal dimensions and steel density of 0.129
kg/in 3 (7.85 gr/cm 3 ) for plate, coil and sheet products.
TOLERANCE
Specified limits of deviation from a dimension.
TRIMMED EDGE
Side trimming on the Tension leveling process.
TRIMMED EDGE (TIN PLATE OR TIN FREE STEEL)
GLOSSARY S-W
Side trimming on the Plating process (Tin Plate or Tin Free Steel).
WeLDING
Fastening two pieces of metal together by softening with heat and applying
pressure.
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GAUGE STANDARD TABLE
Gauge No. Thickness (in) Thickness (mm) Weight (Lb/ ft 2 ) Weight (kg/m 2 )
1/2” 0.5000 12.70 20.4175 99.695

7/16” 0.4375 11.11 17.8613 87.214
3/8” 0.3750 9.53 15.3212 74.811
5/16” 0.3125 7.94 12.7650 62.329
1/4” 0.2500 6.35 10.2088 49.848
3 0.2391 6.07 9.7586 47.650
4 0.2242 5.69 9.1477 44.667
5 0.2092 5.31 8.5368 41.684
6 0.1943 4.94 7.9419 38.779
3/16” 0.1875 4.76 7.6526 37.366
7 0.1793 4.55 7.3149 35.718
8 0.1644 4.18 6.7201 32.813
9 0.1495 3.80 6.1092 29.830
10 0.1345 3.42 5.4983 26.847
1/8” 0.1250 3.18 5.1124 24.963
11 0.1196 3.04 4.8873 23.864
12 0.1046 2.66 4.2764 20.881
13 0.0897 2.28 3.6655 17.898
14 0.0747 1.90 3.0546 14.915
15 0.0673 1.71 2.7491 13.424
1/16” 0.0625 1.59 2.5562 12.482
16 0.0598 1.52 2.4437 11.932
17 0.0538 1.37 2.2025 10.755
18 0.0478 1.21 1.9453 9.499
19 0.0418 1.06 1.7041 8.321
20 0.0359 0.91 1.4630 7.144
21 0.0329 0.84 1.3505 6.594
1/32” 0.0312 0.79 1.2701 6.202
22 0.0299 0.76 1.2218 5.966
23 0.0269 0.68 1.0932 5.338
24 0.0239 0.61 0.9807 4.789
25 0.0209 0.53 0.8521 4.161
26 0.0179 0.45 0.7235 3.533
GAUGE STANDARD TABLE
27 0.0164 0.42 0.6752 3.297

1/64” 0.0156 0.40 0.6431 3.140
28 0.0149 0.38 0.6109 2.983
29 0.0135 0.34 0.5466 2.669
30 0.0120 0.30 0.4823 2.355
31 0.0105 0.27 0.4341 2.120
32 0.0097 0.25 0.4019 1.963
33 0.0090 0.23 0.3698 1.806
34 0.0082 0.21 0.3376 1.649
Note: Weight is calculated based on a steel density of 7.85 gr/cm 3.

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CONVERSION FACTORS
To convert Multiply by To obtain To convert Multiply by To obtain
TEMPERATURE
°C +17.78 1.8 °F °F -32 0.5556 °C
PRESSURE AND DENSITY
kg/cm 2 14.2232 Psi Psi 0.0703077 kg/cm 2
kg/cm 2
2048 lb/ft
2
lb/ft
2
0.0004883 kg/cm 2
kg/cm 2 0.01 kg/mm 2 kg/mm 2 100 kg/cm 2
kg/cm 2
0.0980665 MPa MPa 10.1972 kg/cm 2
kg/cm 2
0.0980665 N/mm 2
N/mm 2
10.1972 kg/cm 2
Psi 0.0068948 MPa MPa 145.0368 Psi
gr/cm 3 0.03613 lb/in 3 lb/in 3 27.68 gr/cm 3
kg/m 3 0.06243 lb/ft 3 lb/ft 3 16.02 kg/m 3
mm Hg 0.0013158 Atm Atm 760 mm Hg
HEAT AND ENERGY
gr-cal 0.0039683 btu btu 252 gr-cal
joule 0.0009486 btu btu 1055 joule
kg-cal 3.968 btu btu 0.252 kg-cal
kg-cal/kg 1.8 btu/lb btu/lb 0.5556 kg-cal/kg
gr-cal/cm 2 3.687 btu/ft 2 btu/ft 2 0.2713 gr-cal/cm 2
kg-cal/m 3 0.1124 btu/ft 3 btu/ft 3 8.896 kg-cal/m 3
joule 0.7376 ft/lb ft/lb 1.356 joule
kg-m 7.233 ft/lb ft/lb 0.1383 kg-m
gr-cal 3.086 ft/lb ft/lb 0.3241 gr-cal
kg/cal 3086 ft/lb ft/lb 0.0003241 kg/cal
hp-hr 1980000 ft/lb ft/lb 0.000000505 hp-hr
kw-hr 2655000 ft/lb ft/lb 0.000000377 kw-hr
btu 778.16 ft/lb ft/lb 0.001286 btu
POWER
watts 3.4129 btu/hr btu/hr 0.2931 watts
watts 0.001341 hp hp 745.7 watts
CONVERSION FACTORS
kw 1.341 hp hp 0.7457 kw
hp 2546.4 btu/hr btu/hr 0.0003929 hp
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CONVERSION FACTORS
To convert Multiply by To obtain To convert Multiply by To obtain
LENGTH
mm 0.03937 in in 25.4 mm
cm 0.3937 in in 2.54 cm
m 39.37 in in 0.0254 m
m 3.281 ft ft 0.3048 m
m 1.094 yd yd 0.9144 m
km 3281 ft ft 0.0003048 km
km 1093.6 yd yd 0.0009144 km
km 0.6214 mile mile 1.609 km
AREA
mm 2 0.00155 in 2 in 2 645.2 mm 2
cm 2
0.155 in
2
in
2
6.452 cm 2
m 2
10.76 ft
2
ft
2
0.0929 m 2
m 2 1.196 yd 2 yd 2 0.8361 m 2
km 2
0.3861 mile 2
mile 2
2.59 km 2
ha 2.471 acre acre 0.4047 ha
VOLUME
cm 3 0.06102 in 3 in 3 16.39 cm 3
m 3
35.31 ft
3
ft
3
0.02832 m 3
m 3
1.308 yd 3
yd 3
0.7646 m 3
m 3
364.2 Gal (us) Gal (us) 0.003785 m 3
lt 61.02 in 3 in 3 0.01639 lt
lt 0.03531 ft
3
ft
3
28.32 lt
lt 0.2642 Gal (us) Gal (us) 3.785 lt
WEIGHT
gr 0.035274 oz oz 28.349 gr
kg 35.274 oz oz 0.028349 kg
kg 2.2046 lb lb 0.4536 kg
kg 0.001102 Ton (us) Ton (us) 907.18 kg
CONVERSION FACTORS
tone 2205 lb lb 0.000454 tone

tone 1.12 Ton (us) Ton (us) 0.9072 tone
Note: To calculate weight: (Gauge”) x (Width”) x (Length”) x 0.128625/1000= Metric Tons.
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SALES & SERVICE LOCATIONS
Corporative Sale Offices MEXICO CITY

Prolongación Juárez S/N Campos Elíseos No. 29, 2do. Piso
Edificio GAN Módulo II, 2do. Piso Col. Chapultepec Polanco
Col. La Loma 11580 Miguel Hidalgo, D.F.
25770 Monclova, Coah. Phone (55) 52 55 99 03 / Ext. 4519
Phone (866) 649 34 00 / Ext. 3084 and 3440 Fax (55) 52 50 34 08
Fax (866) 649 20 52 and 64
GUADALAJARA
International Operations World Trade Center
Phone (866) 649 34 81 Ave. Mariano Otero No. 1249
Fax (866) 649 23 10 Col. Rinconada del Bosque
Of. B-133, 3er Piso en Torre Pacífico
Customer Service 44530 Guadalajara, Jal.
Free 01·800·7186290 (only in México) Phone (33) 36 71 52 02 and 4988
Phone (866) 649 34 00 Fax (33) 36 71 52 41
Fax (866) 633 76 24 and 649 20 64
MONTERREY
Ave. Fundidora No. 501 · Edificio CINTERMEX
Local 125, Planta Baja
Col. Obrera
64010 Monterrey, N.L.
Phone (81) 81 51 50 00 / Ext. 5006 and 5014
Fax (81) 83 69 65 86
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78178 San Luis Potosí, S.L.P.
Phone (444) 813 34 84, 3891, 3973 and 5581
Fax (444) 813 33 69
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MEGA 02

Fourth edition - March 2010

The information contained in this manual is subject to change without

Es interés de esta dirección:

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• Satisfacer las necesidades de Calidad y Servicio de

• Utilizar el Sistema de Administración AHMSA (SAA) y sus

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ARQ. MANUEL ANCIRA ELIZONDO LIC. JORGE ANCIRA ELIZONDO

ENVIRONMENT, Q UALITY, HEALTH AND SAFETY P OLICY

It is the interest of AHMSA to:

• Exceed the Quality and Service expectations of our customers.

HOT ROLLED FLAT PRODUCTS 10

COLD ROLLED FLAT PRODUCTS 44

Claims Policy If material appears to be defective, the customer shall

Weight Variation A variation up to + /- 1% of the scale weight per invoiced

Mechanical Data referring to mechanical properties or chemical analy-

Permissible Products sold by AHMSA shall be subject to the variations,

Order Order placement requirements are necessary to maximi-

· Product inventories for Sale thru Internet

For more information please contact us:

Outside of Mexico and the U.S.:

The information contained herein is subject to change without pre-

HOT ROLLED FLAT PRODUCTS

In addition, AHMSA is certified and complies with the ISO-14001 certification to

Outside of Mexico and the U.S.:

WIDE PLATE STEEL

TABLE 1 SAE STEEL CLASSIFICATION AND TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

WIDE PLATE STEEL

TABLE 2 LOW, MEDIUM, AND HIGH STRENGTH STRUCTURAL STEEL

WIDE PLATE STEEL

Represents minimum % values

WIDE PLATE STEEL

Chemical composition and mechanical properties

Chemical composition Yield Tensile Elong

WIDE PLATE STEEL

Chemical composition and mechanical properties

Chemical composition Yield Tensile Elong

WIDE PLATE STEEL

Width Size range 1

0.250-0.311 * Please contact our Technical Service Department

> 2.000 * Please contact our Technical Service Department

Width Size range 2

0.250-0.311 * Please contact our Technical Service Department

> 2.000 * Please contact our Technical Service Department

> 0.875 * Please contact our Technical Service Department

TABLE 6 ORDER MINIMUMS FOR SPECIFICATION

Thickness Width Length MT

WIDE PLATE STEEL

WIDE PLATE STEEL

A Permitted variation under specified width and length is 1/4”.

A Permitted variation under specified width and length is 6.0 mm.

WIDE PLATE STEEL

WIDE PLATE STEEL

WIDE PLATE STEEL

WIDE PLATE STEEL

WIDE PLATE STEEL (GUARANTEES)

Attribute Guarantee Remarks

Note: Claims will be accepted no later than 6 months after shipment.

HOT ROLLED STEEL COIL

HOT ROLLED STEEL COIL

HOT ROLLED STEEL COIL