ASTM A827/A827M-14(2018)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Plates, Carbon Steel, for Forging and Similar Applications
Standard Specification for Plates, Carbon Steel, for Forging and Similar Applications
ABSTRACT
This specification covers carbon steel plates, intended for forging, quenching-and-tempering, and similar applications in which uniformity of composition and freedom from injurious imperfections are important. Heat analysis of steel shall conform to the chemical requirements for carbon, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, and silicon.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers carbon steel plates, forging quality, intended for forging, quenching-and-tempering, and similar applications in which uniformity of composition and freedom from injurious imperfections are important.
1.2 The plates are available in six grades, or chemical compositions.
1.3 When the steel is to be welded, it is presupposed that a welding procedure suitable for the grade of steel and intended use or service will be utilized. See Appendix X3 of Specification A6/A6M for information on weldability.
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 31-Aug-2018
- Technical Committee
- A01 - Steel, Stainless Steel and Related Alloys
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Sep-2018
- Effective Date
- 01-Mar-2024
- Effective Date
- 01-Nov-2023
- Effective Date
- 01-Nov-2017
- Effective Date
- 15-Nov-2016
- Effective Date
- 01-May-2016
- Effective Date
- 01-May-2014
- Effective Date
- 01-Oct-2013
- Effective Date
- 01-May-2013
- Effective Date
- 01-Nov-2012
- Effective Date
- 01-Mar-2012
- Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2011
- Effective Date
- 01-Oct-2010
- Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2010
- Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2009
Overview
ASTM A827/A827M-14(2018) is an established international standard specification by ASTM covering carbon steel plates intended for forging, quenching-and-tempering, and similar applications. The standard emphasizes uniformity of chemical composition and freedom from injurious imperfections, outlining requirements critical for applications where material integrity and quality are essential. This specification is commonly referenced in industries requiring forging quality carbon steel plates, ensuring materials meet high standards for mechanical fabrication and performance.
Key Topics
- Material Scope: The standard applies to carbon steel plates available in six chemical compositions (grades), suitable for diverse forging needs.
- Chemical Requirements: Plates must meet strict limits for carbon, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, and silicon content to guarantee consistency and workability.
- Surface and Edge Quality: Plates must be free from harmful imperfections. Only specific types and sizes of surface discontinuities are permitted as outlined in the standard.
- Weldability Considerations: Guidance is provided for welding, including the presumption that suitable welding procedures will be used depending on the grade and application.
- Supplementary Requirements: Optional requirements for vacuum treatment, product analysis, impact and hardness tests, and ultrasonic examination to address specialized service or customer demands.
- Certification: Heat analysis and test results must be documented and certified by the manufacturer, ensuring traceability and compliance.
Applications
ASTM A827/A827M-14(2018) carbon steel plates are widely used in the following sectors:
- Forging Operations: Ideal for parts that require subsequent shaping, heat treatment, or machining, such as gears, machine components, and pressure vessel parts.
- Quenching and Tempering: Provides consistent material properties essential for components exposed to high stress and fluctuating loads, enhancing strength and durability.
- Heavy Equipment Manufacturing: Used in industries such as construction, mining, and transportation where robust steel plates are required.
- Structural Fabrication: Supports the production of structural elements in bridges, ships, and building frameworks where material integrity is essential.
- Pressure Vessels and Boilers: Compatible with applications governed by the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX, when appropriate procedures are followed.
With a focus on uniformity, quality control, and versatility, this standard supports efficiency and reliability in demanding industrial settings.
Related Standards
For further guidance and requirements, refer to:
- ASTM A6/A6M: Specification for General Requirements for Rolled Structural Steel Bars, Plates, Shapes, and Sheet Piling - referenced for general material requirements.
- ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX: Provides weld procedure qualification guidelines for pressure-containing parts and critical assemblies.
- ASTM Standards for Structural Steel: Additional specifications relevant for applications involving bridges, buildings, and heavy equipment.
ASTM A827/A827M-14(2018) ensures that carbon steel plates for forging and similar applications meet stringent quality, chemical, and mechanical requirements, supporting advanced manufacturing and structural integrity in critical industries. For up-to-date specifications or ordering information, always consult the latest edition on ASTM International's website.
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Frequently Asked Questions
ASTM A827/A827M-14(2018) is a technical specification published by ASTM International. Its full title is "Standard Specification for Plates, Carbon Steel, for Forging and Similar Applications". This standard covers: ABSTRACT This specification covers carbon steel plates, intended for forging, quenching-and-tempering, and similar applications in which uniformity of composition and freedom from injurious imperfections are important. Heat analysis of steel shall conform to the chemical requirements for carbon, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, and silicon. SCOPE 1.1 This specification covers carbon steel plates, forging quality, intended for forging, quenching-and-tempering, and similar applications in which uniformity of composition and freedom from injurious imperfections are important. 1.2 The plates are available in six grades, or chemical compositions. 1.3 When the steel is to be welded, it is presupposed that a welding procedure suitable for the grade of steel and intended use or service will be utilized. See Appendix X3 of Specification A6/A6M for information on weldability. 1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard. 1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ABSTRACT This specification covers carbon steel plates, intended for forging, quenching-and-tempering, and similar applications in which uniformity of composition and freedom from injurious imperfections are important. Heat analysis of steel shall conform to the chemical requirements for carbon, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, and silicon. SCOPE 1.1 This specification covers carbon steel plates, forging quality, intended for forging, quenching-and-tempering, and similar applications in which uniformity of composition and freedom from injurious imperfections are important. 1.2 The plates are available in six grades, or chemical compositions. 1.3 When the steel is to be welded, it is presupposed that a welding procedure suitable for the grade of steel and intended use or service will be utilized. See Appendix X3 of Specification A6/A6M for information on weldability. 1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard. 1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM A827/A827M-14(2018) is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 77.140.50 - Flat steel products and semi-products. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
ASTM A827/A827M-14(2018) has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ASTM A827/A827M-14, ASTM A6/A6M-24, ASTM A6/A6M-23, ASTM A6/A6M-17a, ASTM A6/A6M-16a, ASTM A6/A6M-16, ASTM A6/A6M-14, ASTM A6/A6M-13a, ASTM A6/A6M-13, ASTM A6/A6M-12a, ASTM A6/A6M-12, ASTM A6/A6M-11, ASTM A6/A6M-10a, ASTM A6/A6M-10, ASTM A6/A6M-09. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: A827/A827M −14 (Reapproved 2018)
Standard Specification for
Plates, Carbon Steel, for Forging and Similar Applications
This standard is issued under the fixed designationA827/A827M; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope 3. General Requirements and Ordering Information
1.1 This specification covers carbon steel plates, forging 3.1 Material furnished under this specification shall con-
quality, intended for forging, quenching-and-tempering, and form to the requirements of the current edition of Specification
similar applications in which uniformity of composition and A6/A6M, for the ordered material, unless a conflict exists in
freedom from injurious imperfections are important. which case this specification shall prevail.
1.2 The plates are available in six grades, or chemical
4. Materials and Manufacture
compositions.
4.1 The steel shall be killed.
1.3 When the steel is to be welded, it is presupposed that a
5. Chemical Composition
welding procedure suitable for the grade of steel and intended
use or service will be utilized. See Appendix X3 of Specifica-
5.1 The heat analysis shall conform to the requirements for
tion A6/A6M for information on weldability.
the applicable grade listed in Table 1.
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
6. Mechanical Property Requirements
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
6.1 The plates shall not be subject to mechanical property
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
testing unless otherwise specified on the order.
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
7. Quality
with the standard.
7.1 General—The plates shall be free of injurious imperfec-
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
tions and shall have a workmanlike finish.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
7.2 Finish—The plates shall be furnished with a finish such
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
as that produced by hot-rolling, except for ground areas
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
resulting from conditioning operations, unless otherwise speci-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
fied on the order.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
7.3 Surface Imperfections:
2. Referenced Documents
7.3.1 All injurious surface imperfections shall be removed
2.1 ASTM Standards:
by the material manufacturer or processor.
A6/A6M Specification for General Requirements for Rolled
7.3.1.1 Shallow imperfections shall be ground to sound
Structural Steel Bars, Plates, Shapes, and Sheet Piling
metal; the ground area shall be well-faired and the thickness of
2.2 ASME Code:
the ground plate shall not be reduced below the minimum
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX
thickness permitted.
7.3.1.2 All surface imperfections, the removal of which will
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel, reduce the plate thickness below the minimum permitted, shall
Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
be cause for rejection; however, such imperfections may be
A01.02 on Structural Steel for Bridges, Buildings, Rolling Stock and Ships.
repaired by welding as provided in 7.5.
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2018. Published September 2018. Originally
approved in 1984. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as A827/A827M – 14.
7.4 Edge Imperfections:
DOI: 10.1520/A0827_A0827M-14R18.
7.4.1 Laminar-type discontinuities 1 in. [25 mm] and less in
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
length, and visible to the unaided eye on the edges of plates as
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
prepared for shipment by the manufacturer or processor, are
the ASTM website.
acceptable and do not require exploration.
Available from American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), ASME
7.4.2 All larger discontinuities shall be explored to deter-
International Headquarters, Two Park Ave., New York, NY 10016-5990, http://
www.asme.org. minetheirdepthandextent.Discontinuitiesshallbeconsidered
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A827/A827M − 14 (2018)
TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements
Grade Element, %
SAE Carbon Manganese Phosphorus, max Sulfur, max Silicon
1009 0.15 max 0.60 max 0.030 0.030 0.15 to 0.40
1020 0.18 to 0.23 0.30 to 0.60 0.030 0.030 0.15 to 0.40
1035 0.32 to 0.38 0.60 to 0.90 0.030 0.030 0.15 to 0.40
1040 0.37 to 0.44 0.60 to 0.90 0.030 0.030 0.15 to 0.40
1045 0.4
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