ASTM A947M-95(2004)

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Designation:A947M −95(Reapproved 2004)
Standard Specification for
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 D523 Test Method for Specular Gloss
2.2 ISO Standards:
1.1 This specification covers stainless steel, textured sheets,
ISO 1462 Accelerated Corrosion Tests and Evaluation of
especially for use in electronic packaging applications, for
Results
example, cabinet, rack, enclosure, and shelf constructions for
ISO 6892 Metallic Materials Tensile Testing
telecommunication, computer, and data-processing equipment.
2.3 IEC Standard:
1.2 This specification applies to all finished flat-rolled
IEC 68 Environmental Testing
stainless products specified by standards organizations such as
2.4 CEN Standard:
International Standards Organization (ISO), American Society
EN 10002/1 Metallic Materials Tensile Testing
for Testing and Materials (ASTM), European Committee for
2.5 DIN Standards:
Standardization (CEN), German Institute for Standardization
DIN 17441 Stainless Steel Technical Delivery Conditions
(DIN), and others participating in a global standards harmoni-
for Stainless Cold Rolled Steel
zation effort.
DIN 50021-SS Spray Test with Different Sodium Chloride
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
Solutions
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
DIN 50980 Evaluation of Corrosion Tests
only.
3. Terminology
2. Referenced Documents
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1.1 textured—a three-dimensional design pattern, regard-
A176 Specification for Stainless and Heat-Resisting Chro-
less of the specific production-process approach.
mium Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip
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 Practices for Packaging, Marking, and Loading Meth- limited to the following:
ods 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.
4.1.4 Name and type of material.
Materials
D257 Test Methods for DC Resistance or Conductance of 4.1.5 Surface condition of the nontextured surface. See
Specification A480/A480M or DIN 17441 Table 8.
Insulating Materials
4.1.6 Textured identification reference number. See Table 6.
This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM 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. Available from International Organization for Standardization (ISO), 1 rue de
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2004. Published September 2004. Originally Varembé, Case postale 56, CH-1211, Geneva 20, Switzerland.
approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2000 as A947M - 95 (2000). Available from International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), 3 rue de
DOI: 10.1520/A0947M-95R04. Varembé, Case postale 131, CH-1211, Geneva 20, Switzerland.
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A947M−95 (2004)
A A
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
$# #1000 $1000 to#1600
Thickness Nominal Sheet
Widths$10
$#
. . . 2000 6 7
#1600
2000 3000 7 7
3000 3500 7 8
0.40 0.4 0.5 0.04
3500 5000 8 10
0.50; 0.60 0.5 0.7 0.05
5000 6000 12 12
0.70; 0.80; 0.90; 1.00 0.7 1.1 0.06
A
Dimensions stated are in millimetres.
1.20 1.1 1.5 0.08
1.50; 2.00 1.5 2.5 0.1
2.50; 3.00 2.5 3.5 0.12
3.50; 4.00 3.5 4.5 0.14
TABLE 6 Textured Reference Identification
4.50; 5.00; 6.00 4.5 6.0 0.15
Pattern orientation Note 1
A
In reference to preferred sheet thicknesses. Dimensions stated are in
Pattern appearance Note 2
millimetres.
Height of pattern Note 3
Size of pattern Note 4
Type of pattern Note 5
A
Pattern repetition configuration Note 6
TABLE 2 Permissible Deviations for Nominal Widths
Pattern effect on far side of sheet Note 7
Nominal
Permmissible Deviation at Nominal Width
Example of typical ordering description:
Thickness
S-F-O,6-1,3-6-170-3
$# #100 $100 to#300 $300 to#700 $700 to#1600
Note 1: S (Straight) Pattern oriented with flow line of rolling
process.
0.40 1.00 0.5 0.8 1.0 1.5
A (Angular) Pattern oriented 45° to flow line of rolling
1.00 1.75 0.7 1.0 1.5 1.5
process.
1.75 3.00 1.0 1.5 1.5 2.0
O (Other) Optional pattern orientation.
3.00 6.00 . . . . . . 2.0 2.0
Note 2: F (Fine) If the number of pattern repetitions under
A Note 6 exceeds 100.
Dimensions stated are in millimetres.
C (Coarse) If the number of pattern repetitions under
Note 6 is less than 100.
Note 3: Height of pattern in millimetres.
A
TABLE 3 Permissible Deviations for Nominal Length
Note 4: Size of individual pattern.
Permissible Deviation for Nominal (Largest individual pattern dimension in millimetres; length, width,
Nominal “L”
Length
diagonal, and so forth.)
Note 5: Type of pattern:
#2000 5
No. 0 round No. 7 trapezoidal No. 14 arrow
> 2000 0.0025 × Length
No. 1 square No. 8 lines No. 15 snowflake
No. 2 rectangular No. 9 points No. 16 teardrop
A
Dimensions stated are in millimetres.
No. 3 triangular No. 10 letters No. 17 combination
No. 4 hex No. 11 numbers No. 18 shapeless
No. 5 octal No. 12 bricks No. 19 irregular shape
A
No. 6 oblong No. 13 star No. 20 others not
TABLE 4 Permissible Deviations on Flatness
defined
Total Deviation, %
Note 6: Number of largest individual pattern repetitions within a 20-mm ·
Nominal Thickness
Relating to Length Relating to Width
20-mm area of the stainless steel sheet. (Partial pattern
D/L D/W
repetition included.)
Note 7: A two-sided pattern under this specification displays the same
0.40 2.00 0.4 0.5
pattern on both sides of the sheet. This pattern is usually
2.00 4.00 0.3 0.4
reserved for material thicknesses of 2.5 mm and thicker.
4.00 6.00 0.1 0.4
No. 1 Two-sided pattern.
A No. 2 One-sided pattern. No visible marks from an one-sided
Dimensions stated are in millimetres.
pattern, when viewed with the unaided eye from a distance of
1m.
No. 3 One-sided pattern. Shadings and reflections as a result from
the pattern process on the opposite side of the sheet shall be
acceptable.
4.1.7 Type and thickness of protective liner, if required by
No. 4 One-sided pattern. Measurable deformation, caused by the
the purchaser. pattern on the opposite side of the sheet shall be acceptable.
4.1.8 Marking requirements. Reference: Practices A700.
NOTE 1—A typical ordering description is as follows: 500 sheets, 1.00
by 1200 by 2500 mm; Specification A176, Type 430; Surface Finish
Texture ID: S-F-O, 6-1, 3-6-170-3; 100 sheet maximum/skid, textured
5.2 Manufacture process of textured material under this
side up. Each skid marked with purchase order number, applicableASTM
specification shall follow industry practices.
standard, and date of shipment.
5. Materials and Manufacture 6. Texture of Sheet
5.1 The textured side or sides of the sheet shall be produced 6.1 The texture of any sheet delivered under this specifica-
in such a manner that guarantees repeatability of the pattern tion shall meet the provisions outlined in Table 6 and Section
over time. See 6.2. 13.
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6.2 The customer shall either provide a control-sample (300
mm by 400 mm) or designate a control-sample from a chosen
textured material to ensure accurate repetition in appearance of
like products. See Section 13.
7. Chemical Composition
7.1 The heat chemical composition shall be reported to the
purchaser, or his representative, and shall conform to the
requirements specified in the applicableASTM standard of the
steel type selected for texturing.
7.2 Methods and practices relating to chemical analysis
required by this specification shall be in accordance with Test
FIG. 1 Squareness
Methods, Practices, and Terminology A751.
9.7 The maximum permissible deviation of the edge camber
8. Other R
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