ASTM A1001-01(2006)

Standard Specification for High Strength Steel Castings in Heavy Sections

ABSTRACT
This specification covers cast alloy steels in the normalized and tempered or quenched and tempered condition, suitable for high strain gradient conditions. One test block for each heat is required. The test block configuration and size are specified. Tension and Charpy impact tests and oxygen, nitrogen, and hydrogen gas content tests shall be performed. The steel shall be made by electric furnace process with methods, such as argon-oxygen-decarburization, to conform to the maximum gas level. Heat treatment procedure shall be done. Multiple austenitizing and tempering are permitted. The chemistry grade shall conform to the required chemical composition for carbon, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, silicon, nickel, chromium, molybdenum, and aluminum. Residual elements include: zirconium, copper, titanium, tungsten, vanadium, columbium, and boron. A product analysis shall be made for specification conformance. Casting shell and core depth zone shall be established and examined. Repair methods such as grinding and welding are detailed.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers cast alloy steels in the normalized and tempered or quenched and tempered condition, in section sizes through 37 in. (940 mm), suitable for high strain gradient conditions such as those encountered in hooks, shackles, support frames, and other lifting devices. The classes of steel in this specification are weldable only with qualified procedures.
1.2 Section range and class selection will depend on design and service conditions. Users should note that this specification contemplates mechanical property gradients.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system must be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformities with the specification. Inch-pound units are applicable for material ordered to this Specification and SI units for material ordered to this Specification.
1.4 If, by agreement, castings are to be supplied in a partially completed condition, that is, all of the provisions of the product specification have not been filled, then the material marking (see Section 15) and certification (see Section ) are to reflect the extent to which the product specification requirements have been met.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 28-Feb-2006
• ICS: 77.140.80 - Iron and steel castings
• Technical Committee: A01 - Steel, Stainless Steel and Related Alloys
• Drafting Committee: A01.18 - Castings

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM A1001-01 - Standard Specification for High Strength Steel Castings in Heavy Sections
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2006
• Replaced By: ASTM A1001-01(2010) - Standard Specification for High Strength Steel Castings in Heavy Sections
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2010

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: A1001 – 01 (Reapproved 2006)
Standard Specification for
High Strength Steel Castings in Heavy Sections
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A1001; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope E709 Guide for Magnetic Particle Testing
E1019 Test Methods for Determination of Carbon, Sulfur,
1.1 This specification covers cast alloy steels in the normal-
Nitrogen, and Oxygen in Steel, Iron, Nickel, and Cobalt
ized and tempered or quenched and tempered condition, in
Alloys by Various Combustion and Fusion Techniques
section sizes through 37 in. (940 mm), suitable for high strain
E1447 Test Method for Determination of Hydrogen in
gradient conditions such as those encountered in hooks, shack-
Titanium and Titanium Alloys by Inert Gas Fusion Ther-
les, support frames, and other lifting devices. The classes of
mal Conductivity/Infrared Detection Method
steel in this specification are weldable only with qualified
E1806 Practice for Sampling Steel and Iron for Determina-
procedures.
tion of Chemical Composition
1.2 Section range and class selection will depend on design
2.2 Manufacturers Standardization of the Value and Fit-
andserviceconditions.Usersshouldnotethatthisspecification
tings Industry Standards:
contemplates mechanical property gradients.
MSS SP-55 Quality Standard for Steel Castings – Visual
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units or SI units are to
Method
beregardedseparatelyasstandard.Withinthetext,theSIunits
areshowninbrackets.Thevaluesstatedineachsystemarenot
3. General Conditions for Delivery
exact equivalents; therefore, each system must be used inde-
3.1 Materials furnished to this Specification shall conform
pendentlyoftheother.Combiningvaluesfromthetwosystems
to the applicable requirements of Specification A703/A703M,
may result in non-conformities with the specification. Inch-
includingthesupplementaryrequirementsthatareindicatedon
pound units are applicable for material ordered to this Speci-
the purchase order.
fication and SI units for material ordered to this Specification.
3.2 Terminology and test methods shall be in accordance
1.4 If, by agreement, castings are to be supplied in a
with Test Methods and Definitions A370.
partially completed condition, that is, all of the provisions of
3.3 In the case of conflict between requirements of this
theproductspecificationhavenotbeenfilled,thenthematerial
specification and referenced specifications, the former shall
marking (see Section 15) and certification (see Section 14) are
prevail.
to reflect the extent to which the product specification require-
ments have been met.
4. Ordering Information
4.1 It shall be the responsibility of the purchaser to specify
2. Referenced Documents
all requirements that are necessary for material ordered under
2.1 ASTM Standards:
this specification. Such requirements to be considered include,
A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing
but are not limited to, the following:
of Steel Products
4.1.1 A description of the casting by pattern number or a
A609/A609M Practice for Castings, Carbon, Low-Alloy,
fully dimensional and toleranced drawing,
and Martensitic Stainless Steel, Ultrasonic Examination
4.1.2 ASTM designation and year of issue,
Thereof
4.1.3 Section range and class of steel (see Table 1),
A703/A703M Specification for Steel Castings, General Re-
4.1.4 Definition of inspection methods, extent of examina-
quirements, for Pressure-Containing Parts
tion, frequency, casting quality zones, and acceptance criteria
E94 Guide for Radiographic Examination
(see Section 11).
E165 PracticeforLiquidPenetrantExaminationforGeneral
4.1.5 Product marking locations (see Section 15),
Industry
4.1.6 Certification report options (see Section 14),
4.1.7 Options in the specification (see 1.4 and 11.6), and
4.1.8 The supplementary requirements desired.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 onSteel,
Stainless Steel and RelatedAlloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
A01.18 on Castings.
Current edition approved March 1, 2006. Published March 2006. Originally
approved in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as A1001-01. DOI: AvailablefromManufacturersStandardizationSocietyoftheValveandFittings
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TABLE 1 Required Mechanical Properties
Chemistry Tensile Strength Yield Strength, min ksi Elongation, 2 in (50 Reduction of Area, Charpy V-Notch, Min
A
Grade ksi (MPa) (MPa) at 0.2 % Offset mm) or 4d, min, % min % Average, ft-lb (J)
B B B B B B B B B B
Section Class T/8 3T/8 T/8 3T/8 T/8 3T/8 T/8 3T/8 T/8 3T/8
Range
1 A I, II 110 (760) 100 (690) 90 (620) 80 (550) 18 15 36 30 25 (34) 15 (20)
1 B I 105 (725) 95 (655) 85 (585) 76 (525) 15 11 30 22 25 (34) 15 (20)
1 C I 90 (620) 80 (550) 70 (485) 63 (435) 17 13 34 26 25 (34) 15 (20)
2 A I 110 (760) 100 (690) 90 (620) 80 (550) 18 15 36 30 25 (34) 15 (20)
2 B I 105 (725) 95 (655) 85 (585) 76 (525) 16 12 32 24 25 (34) 15 (20)
2 C I 90 (620) 80 (550) 70 (485) 63 (435) 18 14 36 28 25 (34) 15 (20)
3 A I, III 110 (760) 100 (690) 90 (620) 80 (550) 18 15 36 30 25 (34) 15 (20)
3 B I 105 (725) 95 (655) 85 (585) 76 (525) 17 13 34 26 25 (34) 15 (20)
3 C I 90 (620) 80 (550) 70 (485) 63 (435) 19 16 38 32 25 (34) 15 (20)
4 A I, II 110 (760) 100 (690) 90 (620) 80 (550) 18 15 36 30 25 (34) 15 (20)
4 B I 105 (725) 95 (655) 85 (585) 76 (525) 19 16 38 32 25 (34) 15 (20)
4 C I 90 (620) 80 (550) 70 (485) 63 (435) 21 18 42 36 25 (34) 15 (20)
5 A I, II 110 (760) 100 (690) 90 (620) 80 (550) 18 15 36 30 25 (34) 15 (20)
5 B I 105 (725) 95 (655) 85 (585) 76 (525) 19 16 38 32 25 (34) 15 (20)
5 C I 90 (620) 80 (550) 70 (485) 63 (435) 21 18 42 36 25 (34) 15 (20)
6 A I 110 (760) 100 (690) 90 (620) 80 (550) 18 15 36 30 25 (34) 15 (20)
6 B I 105 (725) 95 (655) 85 (585) 76 (525) 19 16 38 32 25 (34) 15 (20)
6 C I 90 (620) 80 (550) 70 (485) 63 (435) 21 18 42 36 25 (34) 15 (20)
7 A I 110 (760) 100 (690) 90 (620) 80 (550) 18 15 36 30 25 (34) 15 (20)
7 B I 105 (725) 95 (655) 85 (585) 76 (525) 19 16 38 32 25 (34) 15 (20)
7 C I 90 (620) 80 (550) 70 (485) 63 (435) 21 18 42 36 25 (34) 15 (20)
A
See 7.1. Chemistry other than these listed can be used if properties are met.
B
See Fig. 1
TABLE 2 Section Range Definition and Test Block Dimensions
5. Test Block Requirements
A
Section Size, in (mm) Test Block Dimensions, in (mm)
Section
5.1 The supplier shall produce a minimum of one test block
Range
Over Not Over T L
for each heat.
5.2 TestblockconfigurationshallbeinaccordancewithFig. 1 3 (76) 5 (127) 4 (102) 8 (203)
2 5 (127) 7 (178) 6 (152) 8 (203)
1.Astandarddraftangleispermittedoverthelength“L”ofthe
3 7 (178) 11 (279) 9 (229) 9 (229)
test block provided the minimum cylinder diameter is greater
4 11 (279) 15 (381) 13 (330) 13 (330)
than “T” given in Table 2. 5 15 (381) 21 (533) 18 (457) 18 (457)
6 21 (533) 29 (737) 25 (635) 25 (635)
5.3 Test block size shall be in accordance with Table 2 for
7 29 (737) 37 (940) 33 (813) 33 (813)
specified section range. The section range selection made by
A
See Fig. 1.
the purchaser (see 4.1.3) should consider casting section size
and geometry, service conditions, mechanical property corre-
6. Materials and Manufacture
lations developed by the supplier, or other important factors.
6.1 The steel shall be made by electric furnace process with
5.4 Tension and Charpy impact tests shall be performed on
methods to conform to the maximum gas levels given inTable
specimens taken from both the 1/8T and 3/8T locations and
3. These methods may include a special refining process such
shall be oriented within the 8-in. (203-mm) midsection as
as argon-oxygen-decarburization (AOD).
shown in Fig. 1.
6.2 Heat treatment procedure shall be reported to the pur-
5.5 Oxygen and nitrogen gas content tests shall be per-
chaserbythesupplierforthespecifiedsectionrange,class,and
formedonspecimenstakenfromthe3/8Tlocationandshallbe
grade.
within the 8 in. (203 mm) midsection as shown in Fig. 1.
6.2.1 Multiple austenitizing is permitted.
6.2.2 Multiple tempering is permitted. The minimum final
tempering temperature shall not be less than 1100°F (593°C).
Postweldheattreatmentshallnotbelessthan1050°F(566°C).
TABLE 3 Maximum Gas Content Levels
Section Nitrogen, Oxygen, Oxygen Oxygen
Range ppm ppm Analysis Analysis
A
Tolerance, ppm Limit, ppm
1 110 100 30 130
2 110 100 30 130
3 100 90 27 117
4 100 90 27 117
5 90 80 24 104
680 70 21 91
770 60 18 78
A
Specification compliance level is average value of three determinations, see
FIG. 1 Test Block Configuration 10.3
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TABLE 5 Element Tolerance Ranges and Maximum Limits for
6.3 Test block(s) may be heat treated separately from the
Alternate Chemistries
castings they represent.
Element Average of Maximum Range Maximum Limit
6.3.1 Test block(s) shall be heat treated in the same produc-
Declared Range, (%) (%)
tion heat treat equipment, in the same facility, and to the same
(%)
procedure as the castings to be produced. Test block(s) are
Carbon All 0.08 0.35
excluded from post weld heat treatment (see 12.2.9).
Manganese <1.00 0.30 .
$1.00 0.40 .
6.3.2 The test block(s) tempering temperature shall be
Phosphorus All . . . 0.02
within 6 25°F (14°C) of the casting tempering temperature.
Sulfur All . . . 0.015
6.4 Heat treatment charts showing time and temperature
Nickel <1.50 0.30 .
$1.50 0.50 .
shall be prepared and held available for inspection by the
Chromium <1.50 0.40 .
purchaser.
$1.50 0.50 .
Molybdenum All 0.25 . . .
7. Chemical Composition
Aluminum All 0.04 0.06
Vanadium All 0.10 . . .
7.1 Supplier shall select the casting chemistry Grade from
A
Copper . . .
A
Table 1 for the section range, and class specified by the
Titanium . . .
A
Columbium . . .
purchaser.
A
Zirconium . . .
7.1.1 Chemical composition shall conform to Table 4 for
A
Nitrogen . . .
Grades II and III.
A
Reported for information only.
7.1.2 Grade I designates the use of an alternate chemistry
selected by the supplier.Alternate chemistries shall conform to
the allowable element ranges and limits given in Table 5.
8.1.2 Tension test specimens shall be machined to the form
7.2 A product analysis shall be made for specification
anddimensionshowninFig.4ofTestMethodsandDefinitions
conformance. The product analysis shall be performed on a
A370 and tested in accordance with those test methods.
specimen taken from the test block(s) in Section 5 and shall be
8.2 Mechanicalpropertiesshallconformtotherequirements
from the 3/8T location and shall be within the 8 in. (203 mm)
given in Table 1.
midsection as shown in Fig. 1. The supplier shall perform the
8.3 Retests for conformance are permitted in accordance
product analysis in addition to any other process control
with Section 13.
analysis.
7.3 Retests for conformance are permitted in accordance
9. Charpy Impact Test
with Section 13.
9.1 Charpy impact tests shall be performed on test speci-
mens taken from test block(s) as determined in Section 5. One
8. Tension Test
set of Charpy impact test specimens is required at each of the
8.1 Tensiontestsshallbeperformedontestspecimenstaken
1/8T and 3/8T locations and shall be oriented within the 8 in.
from test block(s) as determined in Section 5.
(203 mm) midsection as shown in Fig. 1.
8.1.1 One tension test specimen is required at each of the
9.2 Charpy impact tests shall be performed in accordance
1/8T and 3/8T locations and shall be oriented within the 8 in.
with A703/A703M S8.1 at −40°F (−40°C) temperature.
(203 mm) midsection as shown in Fig. 1.
9.3 Acceptance criteria shall be in accordance with A703/
A703M S8.2 method and conform to the average absorbed
TABLE 4 Chemical Grade Composition (Maximum Percent
energy values given in Table 1.
Unless Range is Given)
9.4 Minimum single specimen value shall not be less than 5
Grade
ft·lbs (7 J) below the average absorbed energy values given in
I II III
Table 1.
Element: See Table 5 .to .to
9.5 Retests for conformance are permitted in accordance
Carbon . . . 0.20 to 0.28 0.20 to 0.28
with Section 13.
Manganese . . . 1.00 to 1.40 1.00 to 1.40
Phosphorus . . . 0.02 0.03
Sulfur . . . 0.015 0.025 10. Gas Content Requirements
Silicon . . . 0.30 to 0.60 0.30 to 0.60
10.1 Oxygen and nitrogen gas content tests shall be per-
Nickel . . . 1.00 to 1.30 1.00 to 1.30
Chromium . . . 0.80 to 1.20 0.80 to 1.20 formed on test specimens taken from the test block(s) as
Molybdenum . . . 0.60 to 0.85 0.60 to 0.85
determined in Section 5. Gas content tests shall be performed
Aluminum . . . 0.03 0.07
on specimens taken from the 3/8T location and shall be within
Residual Elements: See Table 5
AA
Zirconium . . .
the 8 in. (203 mm) midsection as shown in Fig. 1.
AA
Copper . . .
10.2 Hydrogengascontenttestsshallbeperformedonladle
AA
Titanium . . .
AA
specimensforsectionranges4-7andresultsreported.Acarrier
Tungsten . . .
AA
Vanadium . . .
gas infusion method may be used with samplers and instru-
AA
Columbium . . .
mentation in accordance with Practice E1806 andTest Method
AA
Boron . . .
E1447 respectively.
Total Content of . . . 0.60 0.60
Residual Elements
10.3 Oxygen and nitrogen gas content tests shall be per-
A
Reported for Information Only formed in accordance with Test Methods E1019. Oxygen
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content for specification compliance shall be taken as the 12.2 Welding—Indications rejected under Section 11 may
average value of three determinations. be removed and repair welded, consistent with the following:
10.4 Oxygen and nitrogen gas content requirements of steel
12.2.1 Indicationremovalmaybeaccomplishedbygrinding
usedforthecastingsshallconformtotherequirementsgivenin
or use of thermal methods. High temperature methods may
Table 3.
require pre-heat in accordance with the weld procedure.
10.5 Retests for conformance are permitted in accordance
12.2.2 Weld repair to be made on castings in which the
with Section 13.
depthofanycavitypreparedforweldingismorethanthelesser
of T/5 or 2 in. (51 mm) shall be approved by the purchaser
11. Quality
priortowelding.“T”isthetestblockdiameterasshowninFig.
11.1 The purchaser shall establish casting quality zones that
1 and given in Table 2.
include, at a minimum, a shell and a core depth zone (See Fig.
12.2.3 Weldrepairtobemadeoncastingsinwhichtheopen
2).
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