ASTM A947M-15

Standard Specification for Textured Stainless Steel Sheet [Metric]

ABSTRACT
This guide covers standard specification for stainless steel, textured sheets, especially for use in electronic packaging applications. The textured side or sides of the sheet shall be produced in such a manner that guarantees repeatability of the pattern over time. The texture of any sheet shall conform to the textured reference identification criteria: pattern orientation; pattern appearance; height of pattern; size of pattern; type of pattern; pattern repetition configuration; and pattern effect on far side of sheet. The heat chemical composition shall be reported and shall conform to the specified requirements. The material shall undergo all the tests and inspections such as appearance testing, tensile strength testing, and corrosion testing in indoor and outdoor environment.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers stainless steel, textured sheets, especially for use in electronic packaging applications, for example, cabinet, rack, enclosure, and shelf constructions for telecommunication, computer, and data-processing equipment.  
1.2 This specification applies to all finished flat-rolled stainless products specified by standards organizations such as International Standards Organization (ISO), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), European Committee for Standardization (CEN), German Institute for Standardization (DIN), and others participating in a global standards harmonization effort.  
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Oct-2015
• ICS: 77.140.50 - Flat steel products and semi-products
• Technical Committee: A01 - Steel, Stainless Steel and Related Alloys
• Drafting Committee: A01.17 - Flat-Rolled and Wrought Stainless Steel

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM A947M-13 - Standard Specification for Textured Stainless Steel Sheet [Metric]
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2015
• Replaced By: ASTM A947M-16 - Standard Specification for Textured Stainless Steel Sheet [Metric]
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2016

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:A947M −15
StandardSpecification for
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Textured Stainless Steel Sheet [Metric]
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A947M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
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1. Scope* 2.2 ISO Standards:
ISO 1462 Accelerated Corrosion Tests and Evaluation of
1.1 This specification covers stainless steel, textured sheets,
Results
especially for use in electronic packaging applications, for
ISO 6892 Metallic Materials Tensile Testing
example, cabinet, rack, enclosure, and shelf constructions for
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2.3 IEC Standard:
telecommunication, computer, and data-processing equipment.
IEC 68 Environmental Testing
1.2 This specification applies to all finished flat-rolled
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2.4 CEN Standard:
stainless products specified by standards organizations such as
EN 10002⁄1 Metallic Materials Tensile Testing
International Standards Organization (ISO), American Society
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2.5 DIN Standards:
for Testing and Materials (ASTM), European Committee for
DIN 17441 Stainless Steel Technical Delivery Conditions
Standardization (CEN), German Institute for Standardization
for Stainless Cold Rolled Steel
(DIN), and others participating in a global standards harmoni-
DIN 50021-SS Spray Test with Different Sodium Chloride
zation effort.
Solutions
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
DIN 50980 Evaluation of Corrosion Tests
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
3. Terminology
only.
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
2. Referenced Documents
3.1.1 textured—a three-dimensional design pattern, regard-
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less of the specific production-process approach.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing
4. Ordering Information
of Steel Products
A480/A480M Specification for General Requirements for
4.1 It is the responsibility of the purchaser to specify all
Flat-Rolled Stainless and Heat-Resisting Steel Plate, requirements that are necessary for material ordered under this
Sheet, and Strip
specification. Such requirements may include, but are not
A700 Guide for Packaging, Marking, and Loading Methods limited to the following:
for Steel Products for Shipment
4.1.1 Quantity—Number of sheets or weight.
A751 Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology for Chemi- 4.1.2 Dimensions of sheet (thickness (texture included),
cal Analysis of Steel Products
width, and length). See Tables 1-5 and Section 9 for preferred
B117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus sizes and tolerances.
B193 Test Method for Resistivity of Electrical Conductor
4.1.3 ASTM designation and date of issue.
Materials 4.1.4 Name and type of material.
D257 Test Methods for DC Resistance or Conductance of
4.1.5 Surface condition of the nontextured surface. See
Insulating Materials Specification A480/A480M or DIN 17441 Table 8.
D523 Test Method for Specular Gloss
4.1.6 Textured identification reference number. See Table 6.
4.1.7 Type and thickness of protective liner, if required by
the purchaser.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel,
Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
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A01.17 on Flat-Rolled and Wrought Stainless Steel. Available from International Organization for Standardization (ISO), 1 rue de
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2015. Published December 2015. Originally Varembé, Case postale 56, CH-1211, Geneva 20, Switzerland.
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approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as A947M – 13. DOI: Available from International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), 3 rue de
10.1520/A0947M-15. Varembé, Case postale 131, CH-1211, Geneva 20, Switzerland.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or Available from European Committee for Standardization (CEN), Rue Breder-
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM ode 2, B 1000 Bruxelles.
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available from German Institute for Standardization (DIN), Burggrafenstrasse
the ASTM website. 6, 1000 Berlin 30.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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TABLE 1 Permissible Deviations in Thickness TABLE 5 Permissible Deviations on Squareness
Permissible Squareness Tolerances at Nominal
Nominal Length
Applicable Thickness
Thickness Width Ratio of AA/BB Dimension
Preferred Nominal Variations for
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Designation: A947M − 13 A947M − 15
Standard Specification for
1
Textured Stainless Steel Sheet [Metric]
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A947M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope Scope*
1.1 This specification covers stainless steel, textured sheets, especially for use in electronic packaging applications, for example,
cabinet, rack, enclosure, and shelf constructions for telecommunication, computer, and data-processing equipment.
1.2 This specification applies to all finished flat-rolled stainless products specified by standards organizations such as
International Standards Organization (ISO), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), European Committee for
Standardization (CEN), German Institute for Standardization (DIN), and others participating in a global standards harmonization
effort.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
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A176 Specification for Stainless and Heat-Resisting Chromium Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip (Withdrawn 2015)
A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
A480/A480M Specification for General Requirements for Flat-Rolled Stainless and Heat-Resisting Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip
A700 Guide for Packaging, Marking, and Loading Methods for Steel Products for Shipment
A751 Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology for Chemical Analysis of Steel Products
B117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
B193 Test Method for Resistivity of Electrical Conductor Materials
D257 Test Methods for DC Resistance or Conductance of Insulating Materials
D523 Test Method for Specular Gloss
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2.2 ISO Standards:
ISO 1462 Accelerated Corrosion Tests and Evaluation of Results
ISO 6892 Metallic Materials Tensile Testing
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2.3 IEC Standard:
IEC 68 Environmental Testing
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2.4 CEN Standard:
EN 10002 ⁄1 Metallic Materials Tensile Testing
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2.5 DIN Standards:
DIN 17441 Stainless Steel Technical Delivery Conditions for Stainless Cold Rolled Steel
DIN 50021-SS Spray Test with Different Sodium Chloride Solutions
DIN 50980 Evaluation of Corrosion Tests
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 textured—a three-dimensional design pattern, regardless of the specific production-process approach.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel, Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee A01.17
on Flat-Rolled and Wrought Stainless Steel.
Current edition approved April 1, 2013Nov. 1, 2015. Published May 2013December 2015. Originally approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 20042013 as
A947M - 95 (2004)A947M – 13. which was withdrawn in December 2012 and reinstated in April 2013. DOI: 10.1520/A0947M-13.DOI: 10.1520/A0947M-15.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from International Organization for Standardization (ISO), 1 rue de Varembé, Case postale 56, CH-1211, Geneva 20, Switzerland.
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Available from International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), 3 rue de Varembé, Case postale 131, CH-1211, Geneva 20, Switzerland.
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Available from European Committee for Standardization (CEN), Rue Brederode 2, B 1000 Bruxelles.
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Available from German Institute for Standardization (DIN), Burggrafenstrasse 6, 1000 Berlin 30.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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4. Ordering Information
4.1 It is the responsibility of the purchaser to specify all requirements that are necessary for material ordered under this
specification. Such requirements may include, but are not limited to the following:
4.1.1 Quantity—Number of sheets or weight.
4.1.2 Dimensions of sheet (thickness (texture included), width, and length). See Tables 1-5 and Section 9 for preferred sizes and
tolerances.
4.1.3 ASTM designation and date of issue
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