Designation: A 513 – 08a

Standard Specification for

Electric-Resistance-Welded Carbon and Alloy Steel
Mechanical Tubing1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A 513; 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 Department of Defense.

1. Scope* E 213 Practice for Ultrasonic Examination of Metal Pipe

1.1 This specification covers electric-resistance-welded car- and Tubing
bon and alloy steel tubing for use as mechanical tubing. E 273 Practice for Ultrasonic Examination of the Weld
1.2 This specification covers mechanical tubing made from Zone of Welded Pipe and Tubing
hot- or cold-rolled steel. E 309 Practice for Eddy-Current Examination of Steel Tu-
1.3 This specification covers round, square, rectangular, and bular Products Using Magnetic Saturation
special shape tubing. E 570 Practice for Flux Leakage Examination of Ferromag-
Size Range
netic Steel Tubular Products
Type (Round Tubing) 2.2 ANSI Standard:
Electric-Resistance-Welded Tubing outside diameter from 1⁄2 B 46.1 Surface Texture3
from Hot-Rolled Steel to 15 in. (19.0 to 381.0 mm)
wall from 0.065 to 0.650 in.
2.3 Military Standards:
(1.65 to 16.50 mm) MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage4
Electric-Resistance-Welded Tubing outside diameter from 3⁄8 to 12 in. 2.4 Federal Standard:
from Cold-Rolled Steel (9.92 to 304.8 mm)
wall from 0.022 to 0.134 in. (0.71 Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipments (Civil Agencies)4
to 3.40 mm)
3. Ordering Information
1.4 Optional supplementary requirements are provided and
3.1 Orders for material under this specification should
when desired, shall be so stated in the order.
include the following as required to adequately describe the
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
desired material:
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
3.1.1 Quantity (feet or number of lengths),
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
3.1.2 Name of material (electric resistance-welded carbon
and are not considered standard.
or alloy steel mechanical tubing),
2. Referenced Documents 3.1.3 Types, conditions and code letters, (See Sections 1 and
2.1 ASTM Standards: 2 12),
A 370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing 3.1.4 Thermal condition, (See 12.2),
of Steel Products 3.1.5 Flash condition, (See 12.3),
A 700 Practices for Packaging, Marking, and Loading 3.1.6 Grade designation, if required, (See Section 5),
Methods for Steel Products for Shipment 3.1.7 Report chemical analysis and product analysis, if
A 1040 Guide for Specifying Harmonized Standard Grade required (See Sections 6 and 7),
Compositions for Wrought Carbon, Low-Alloy, and Alloy 3.1.8 Individual supplementary requirements, if required
Steels (S1 to S10, inclusive),
E 1806 Practice for Sampling Steel and Iron for Determi- 3.1.9 Cross section (round, square, rectangular and special
nation of Chemical Composition shapes),
3.1.10 Dimensions, round, outside and inside and wall
thickness (See 8.1 and 8.2) or square and rectangular, outside
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel, dimension and wall thickness and corner radii, if required (See
Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee 9.1 and 9.2),
A01.09 on Carbon Steel Tubular Products.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2008. Published November 2008. Originally
approved in 1964. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as A 513 – 08.
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3.1.11 Length, round, mill lengths or definite cut length (See addition of any element other than those listed for the ordered
8.3), square and rectangular, specified length (See 9.4), grade in Tables 1 and 2 is not permitted.
3.1.12 Squareness of cut, round tubing, if required, (See
8.4), 6. Heat Analysis
3.1.13 Burrs removed, if required (See 11.2), 6.1 An analysis of each heat of steel shall be made by the
3.1.14 Protective coating (See 14.1), steel manufacturer to determine the percentages of the ele-
3.1.15 Special packaging (See 17.1), ments specified; if secondary melting processes are employed,
3.1.16 Specification designation, the heat analysis shall be obtained from one remelted ingot or
3.1.17 End use, the product of one remelted ingot of each primary melt. The
3.1.18 Special requirements, heat analysis shall conform to the requirements specified,
3.1.19 Special marking (See Section 16), and except that where the heat identity has not been maintained or
3.1.20 Straightness Test Method (See 8.5 and 9.6). where the analysis is not sufficiently complete to permit
conformance to be determined, the chemical composition
4. Materials and Manufacture determined from a product analysis made by the tubular
4.1 The steel may be made by any process. manufacturer shall conform to the requirements specified for
4.2 If a specific type of melting is required by the purchaser, heat analysis. When requested in the order or contract, a report
it shall be as stated on the purchase order. of such analysis shall be furnished to the purchaser.
4.3 The primary melting may incorporate separate degas-
sing or refining, and may be followed by secondary melting, 7. Product Analysis
such as electroslag or vacuum-arc remelting. If secondary 7.1 When requested on the purchase order, a product analy-
melting is employed, the heat shall be defined as all of the sis shall be made by the supplier. The number and source of
ingots remelted from a single primary heat. samples for such product analysis shall be based on the
4.4 Steel may be cast in ingots or may be strand cast. When individual heat or lot identity of one of the following forms of
steel of different grades is sequentially strand cast, identifica- material:
tion of the resultant transition material is required. The 7.1.1 Heat Identity Maintained—One product analysis per
producer shall remove the transition material by an established heat shall be made on either the flat-rolled stock or tube.
procedure that positively separates the grades. 7.1.2 Heat Identity Not Maintained—A product from one
4.5 Tubes shall be made by the electric-resistance-welded tube per 2000 ft (610 m) or less for sizes over 3 in. (76.2 mm),
process and shall be made from hot- or cold-rolled steel as and one tube per 5000 ft (150 m) or less for sizes 3 in. and
specified. under.
7.2 Samples for product analysis except for spectrochemical
5. Chemical Composition
analysis shall be taken in accordance with Practice E 1806. The
5.1 The steel shall conform to the requirements as to composition thus determined shall correspond to the require-
chemical composition prescribed in Table 1 or Table 2 (See ments of Tables 1-3.
Specification A 1040). If no grade is specified, Grades MT 7.3 If the original test for product analysis fails, retests of
1010 to MT 1020 may be furnished. Analyses of steels other two additional lengths of flat-rolled stock or tubes shall be
than those listed are available. To determine their availability, made. Both retests for the elements in question shall meet the
the purchaser should contact the producer. requirements of the specification; otherwise, all remaining
5.2 When a carbon steel grade is ordered under this speci- material in the heat or lot shall be rejected or, at the option of
fication, supplying an alloy grade that specifically requires the the producer, each length of flat-rolled stock or tube may be
individually tested for acceptance. Lengths of flat-rolled stock
TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements for Standard Low-Carbon
or tubes which do not meet the requirements of the specifica-
SteelsA tion shall be rejected.
NOTE 1— Chemistry represents heat analysis. Product analysis, except
8. Permissible Variations in Dimensions for Round
for rimmed or capped steel, is to be in accordance with usual practice as
shown in Table 3. Tubing
Chemical Composition Limits, % 8.1 Diameter and Wall Thickness (Hot-Rolled Steel)—
Grade Variations from specified outside diameter for “as-welded” and
Designation Phosphorus, Sulfur,
Carbon Manganese “as-welded and annealed” tubing made from hot-rolled steel
max max
shall not exceed the amounts prescribed in Table 4. Permissible
MTB 1010 0.02–0.15 0.30–0.60 0.035 0.035 variations in outside diameter for tubing that has been sink-
MT 1015 0.10–0.20 0.30–0.60 0.035 0.035 drawn for closer tolerance on outside diameter are shown in
MT X 1015 0.10–0.20 0.60–0.90 0.035 0.035
MT 1020 0.15–0.25 0.30–0.60 0.035 0.035 Table 5. Permissible variations in wall thickness for tubing that
MT X 1020 0.15–0.25 0.70–1.00 0.035 0.035 has been sink-drawn for closer tolerances on outside diameters
A
Rimmed or capped steels which may be used for the above grades are are 610 % of the nominal wall or 60.010 in. (0.25 mm),
characterized by a lack of uniformity in their chemical composition, and for this whichever is greater. Permissible variations in wall thickness
reason product analysis is not technologically appropriate unless misapplication is
clearly indicated. for tubing made from hot-rolled steel are shown in Table 6.
B
The letters MT under grade designation indicate Mechanical Tubing. Permissible variation in outside and inside diameter for tubing

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TABLE 2 Chemical Requirements for Other Carbon and Alloy SteelsA
NOTE 1—Chemistry represents heat analysis. Product analysis, except for rimmed or capped steel, is to be in accordance with usual practice as shown
in Table 3.
Chemical Composition Limits, %
Grade
Designation Phosphorus,
Carbon Manganese Sulfur, max Silicon Nickel Chromium Molybdenum
max
1008 0.10 max 0.50 max 0.035 0.035 ... ... ... ...
1009 0.15 max 0.60 max 0.035 0.035 ... ... ... ...
1010 0.08–0.13 0.30–0.60 0.035 0.035 ... ... ... ...
1012 0.10–0.15 0.30–0.60 0.035 0.035 ... ... ... ...
1015 0.13–0.18 0.30–0.60 0.035 0.035 ... ... ... ...
1016 0.13–0.18 0.60–0.90 0.035 0.035 ... ... ... ...
1017 0.15–0.20 0.30–0.60 0.035 0.035 ... ... ... ...
1018 0.15–0.20 0.60–0.90 0.035 0.035 ... ... ... ...
1019 0.15–0.20 0.70–1.00 0.035 0.035 ... ... ... ...
1020 0.18–0.23 0.30–0.60 0.035 0.035 ... ... ... ...
1021 0.18–0.23 0.60–0.90 0.035 0.035 ... ... ... ...
1022 0.18–0.23 0.70–1.00 0.035 0.035 ... ... ... ...
1023 0.20–0.25 0.30–0.60 0.035 0.035 ... ... ... ...
1024 0.18–0.25 1.30–1.65 0.035 0.035 ... ... ... ...
1025 0.22–0.28 0.30–0.60 0.035 0.035 ... ... ... ...
1026 0.22–0.28 0.60–0.90 0.035 0.035 ... ... ... ...
1027 0.22–0.29 1.20–1.55 0.035 0.035 ... ... ... ...
1030 0.28–0.34 0.60–0.90 0.035 0.035 ... ... ... ...
1033 0.30–0.36 0.70–1.00 0.035 0.035 ... ... ... ...
1035 0.32–0.38 0.60–0.90 0.035 0.035 ... ... ... ...
1040 0.37–0.44 0.60–0.90 0.040 0.050 ... ... ... ...
1050 0.48–0.55 0.60–0.90 0.040 0.050 ... ... ... ...
1060 0.55–0.65 0.60–0.90 0.040 0.050 ... ... ... ...
1340 0.38–0.43 1.60–1.90 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 ... ... ...
1524 0.19–0.25 1.35–1.65 0.040 0.050 ... ... ... ...
4118 0.18–0.23 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 ... 0.40–0.60 0.08–0.15
4130 0.28–0.33 0.40–0.60 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 ... 0.80–1.10 0.15–0.25
4140 0.38–0.43 0.75–1.00 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 ... 0.80–1.10 0.15–0.25
5130 0.28–0.33 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 ... 0.80–1.10 ...
8620 0.18–0.23 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 0.40–0.70 0.40–0.60 0.15–0.25
8630 0.28–0.33 0.70–0.90 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 0.40–0.70 0.40–0.60 0.15–0.25
A
Where the ellipsis (...) appears in this table, there is no requirement.

TABLE 3 Tolerances for Product Analysis for Steels Shown in welded” and “as-welded and annealed” tubing made from
Tables 1 and 2A,B cold-rolled steel are shown in Table 8. Outside diameter
Variation, Over the tolerances for cold-rolled steel tubing, sink drawn and DOM,
Maximum Limit or Under
Limit, or Maximum of the Minimum Limit are shown in Table 5. Wall thickness tolerances for“ as-
Element
Specified Range, % welded” tubing made from cold-rolled steel are shown in Table
Under min, Over max,
% % 9. Permissible variations in wall thickness for round tubing,
Carbon to 0.15, incl 0.02 0.03 DOM for closer tolerances, are shown in Table 7. Permissible
over 0.15 to 0.40, incl 0.03 0.04 variations in wall thickness for tubing that has been sink-drawn
over 0.40 to 0.55, incl 0.03 0.05
Manganese to 0.60, incl 0.03 0.03
for closer tolerances on outside diameter are 610 % of the
over 0.60 to 1.15, incl 0.04 0.04 nominal wall or 60.010 in. (0.25 mm), whichever is greater.
over 1.15 to 1.65, incl 0.05 0.05 8.3 Length (Hot- and Cold-Rolled Steel)—Mechanical tub-
Phosphorus ... 0.01
Sulfur ... 0.01 ing is commonly furnished in mill lengths 5 ft (1.5 m) and over.
Silicon to 0.30, incl 0.02 0.03 Definite cut lengths are furnished when specified by the
over 0.30 to 0.60 0.05 0.05
Nickel to 1.00, incl 0.03 0.03
purchaser. Tolerances for definite cut lengths round tubing shall
Chromium to 0.90, incl 0.03 0.03 be as given in Tables 10 and 11.
over 0.90 to 2.10, incl 0.05 0.05
Molybdenum to 0.20, incl 0.01 0.01
8.4 Squareness of Cut (Hot- and Cold-Rolled Steel)—When
over 0.20 to 0.40, incl 0.02 0.02 specified, tolerance for squareness of cut of round tubing shall
A
Individual determinations may vary from the specified heat limits or ranges to be as given in Table 12. Measurements are made with use of an
the extent shown in this table, except that any element in a heat may not vary both “L” square and feeler gage. Side leg of square to be equal to
above and below a specified range.
B
Where the ellipsis (...) appears in this table, there is no requirement.
tube diameter except minimum length of 1 in. (25.4 mm) and
maximum length of 4 in. (101.6 mm). Outside diameter burr to
made from hot-rolled steel that has been Drawn Over a be removed for measurement.
Mandrel (DOM) for closer tolerances are shown in Table 5 8.5 Straightness— The straightness tolerance for round
with wall tolerances shown in Table 7. tubing is 0.030 in./3 ft (0.76 mm/1m) lengths to 8.000 in. (203
8.2 Diameter and Wall Thickness (Cold-Rolled Steel)— mm) outside diameter. For 8.000 in. outside diameter and
Variations in outside diameter and inside diameter of “as- above, straightness tolerance is 0.060 in./3 ft (1.52 mm/1 m)

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TABLE 4 Diameter Tolerances for Type I (A.W.H.R.) Round Tubing
NOTE 1—Measurements for diameter are to be taken at least 2 in.A from the ends of the tubes.
Wall Thickness Flash-in- Flash Controlled Flash Controlled
TubingB,C to 0.010 in. max to 0.005 in. max
TubingC,D TubingE,D
Outside Diameter
Range, in.A Outside Outside Outside Inside
BwgF in.A Diameter, 6 Diameter,6 Diameter,6 Diameter,6
Tolerances, in.A,G
⁄ to 1 ⁄
12 18 , incl 16 to 10 0.065 to 0.134 0.0035 0.0035 0.0035 0.020
Over 11⁄8 to 2, incl 16 to 14 0.065 to 0.083 0.005 0.005 0.005 0.021
Over 11⁄8 to 2, incl 13 to 7 0.095 to 0.180 0.005 0.005 0.005 0.025
Over 11⁄8 to 2, incl 6 to 5 0.203 to 0.220 0.005 0.005 0.005 0.029
Over 11⁄8 to 2, incl 4 to 3 0.238 to 0.259 0.005 0.005 0.005 0.039

Over 2 to 21⁄2 , incl 16 to 14 0.065 to 0.083 0.006 0.006 0.006 0.022

Over 2 to 21⁄2 , incl 13 to 5 0.095 to 0.220 0.006 0.006 0.006 0.024
Over 2 to 21⁄2 , incl 4 to 3 0.238 to 0.259 0.006 0.006 0.006 0.040
Over 21⁄2 to 3, incl 16 to 14 0.065 to 0.083 0.008 0.008 0.008 0.024
Over 21⁄2 to 3, incl 13 to 5 0.095 to 0.220 0.008 0.008 0.008 0.026
Over 21⁄2 to 3, incl 4 to 3 0.238 to 0.259 0.008 0.008 0.008 0.040
Over 21⁄2 to 3, incl 2 to 0.320 0.284 to 0.320 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.048

Over 3 to 31⁄2 , incl 16 to 14 0.065 to 0.083 0.009 0.009 0.009 0.025

Over 3 to 3 1 ⁄2 , incl 13 to 5 0.095 to 0.220 0.009 0.009 0.009 0.027
Over 3 to 3 1 ⁄2 , incl 4 to 3 0.238 to 0.259 0.009 0.009 0.009 0.043
Over 3 to 3 1 ⁄2 , incl 2 to 0.360 0.284 to 0.360 0.012 0.012 0.012 0.050

Over 3 1⁄ 2 to 4, incl 16 to 14 0.065 to 0.083 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.026

Over 3 1⁄ 2 to 4, incl 13 to 5 0.095 to 0.220 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.028
Over 3 1⁄ 2 to 4, incl 4 to 3 0.238 to 0.259 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.044
Over 3 1⁄ 2 to 4, incl 2 to 0.500 0.284 to 0.500 0.015 0.015 0.015 0.053

Over 4 to 5, incl 16 to 14 0.065 to 0.083 0.020 0.020 0.020 0.036

Over 4 to 5, incl 13 to 5 0.095 to 0.220 0.020 0.020 0.020 0.045
Over 4 to 5, incl 4 to 3 0.238 to 0.259 0.020 0.020 0.020 0.054
Over 4 to 5, incl 2 to 0.500 0.284 to 0.500 0.020 0.020 0.020 0.058

Over 5 to 6, incl 16 to 10 0.065 to 0.134 0.020 0.020 0.020 0.036

Over 5 to 6, incl 9 to 5 0.148 to 0.220 0.020 0.020 0.020 0.040
Over 5 to 6 incl 4 to 3 0.238 to 0.259 0.020 0.020 0.020 0.054
Over 5 to 6, incl 2 to 0.500 0.284 to 0.500 0.020 0.020 0.020 0.058

Over 6 to 8, incl 11 to 10 0.120 to 0.134 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.043

Over 6 to 8, incl 9 to 5 0.148 to 0.220 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.045
Over 6 to 8, incl 4 to 3 0.238 to 0.259 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.059
Over 6 to 8, incl 2 to 0.500 0.284 to 0.500 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.063

Over 8 to 10, incl 14 to 12 0.083 to 0.109 0.030 0.030 0.030 0.041

Over 8 to 10, incl 11 to 10 0.120 to 0.134 0.030 0.030 0.030 0.043
Over 8 to 10, incl 9 to 5 0.148 to 0.220 0.030 0.030 0.030 0.045
Over 8 to 10, incl 4 to 3 0.238 to 0.259 0.030 0.030 0.030 0.059
Over 8 to 10, incl 2 to 0.500 0.248 to 0.500 0.030 0.030 0.030 0.063

Over 10 to 12, incl 14 to 12 0.083 to 0.109 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.041

Over 10 to 12, incl 11 to 10 0.120 to 0.134 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.043
Over 10 to 12, incl 9 to 5 0.148 to 0.220 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.045
Over 10 to 12, incl 4 to 3 0.238 to 0.259 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.059
Over 10 to 12, incl 2 to 0.500 0.284 to 0.500 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.063

Over 12 to 15, incl 14 to 12 0.083 to 0.109 0.040 0.040 0.040 0.058

Over 12 to 15, incl 11 to 10 0.120 to 0.134 0.040 0.040 0.040 0.058
Over 12 to 15, incl 9 to 5 0.148 to 0.220 0.040 0.040 0.040 0.060
Over 12 to 15, incl 4 to 3 0.238 to 0.259 0.040 0.040 0.040 0.074
Over 12 to 15, incl 2 to 0.500 0.284 to 0.500 0.040 0.040 0.040 0.086
A
1 in. = 25.4 mm.
B
Flash-In-Tubing is produced only to outside diameter tolerances and wall thickness tolerances and the inside diameter welding flash does not exceed the wall thickness
or ⁄ in., whichever is less.
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C
Flash Controlled to 0.010 in. maximum tubing consists of tubing which is commonly produced only to outside diameter tolerances and wall thickness tolerances, in
which the height of the remaining welding flash is controlled not to exceed 0.010 in.
D
No Flash tubing is further processed by DOM for closer tolerances, produced to outside diameter and wall, inside diameter and wall, or outside diameter and inside
diameter, with no dimensional indication of inside diameter flash, and is available in Types 5 and 6.
E
Flash Controlled to 0.005 in. maximum tubing is produced to outside diameters and wall thickness tolerance, inside diameter and wall thickness tolerances, or outside
diameters and inside diameter tolerances, in which the height of the remaining flash is controlled not to exceed 0.005 in. Any remaining flash is considered to be part of
the applicable inside diameter tolerances.
F
Birmingham Wire Gage.
G
The ovality shall be within the above tolerances except when the wall thickness is less than 3 % of the outside diameter, in such cases see 8.6.1.

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TABLE 5 Diameter Tolerances for Types 3, 4, 5, and 6 (S.D.H.R., Additional Ovality
S.D.C.R., DOM, and S.S.I.D) Round Tubing Outside Diameter, in. (mm) Tolerance, in. (mm)
Up to 2 (50.8), incl 0.010 (0.25)
NOTE 1—Measurements for diameter are to be taken at least 2 in. from Over 2 to 3 (50.8 to 76.2), incl 0.015 (0.38)
the ends of the tubes. Over 3 to 4 (76.2 to 101.6), incl 0.020 (0.51)
Types 3, 4, (Sink Over 4 to 5 (101.6 to 127.0), incl 0.025 (0.64)
Types 5 and 6 Over 5 to 6 (127.0 to 152.4), incl 0.030 (0.76)
Wall % Drawn)A,B and 5, 6,
OD Size Range A (DOM)B,C, ID in. Over 6 to 7 (152.4 to 177.8), incl 0.035 (0.89)
of OD (DOM)B,C OD, in.
Over 7 to 8 (177.8 to 203.2), incl 0.040 (1.02)
Over Under Over Under Over 8 to 9 (203.2 to 228.6), incl 0.045 (1.14)
Up to 0.499 all 0.004 0.000 ... ... Over 9 to 10 (228.6 to 254.0), incl 0.050 (1.27)
0.500 to 1.699 all 0.005 0.000 0.000 0.005 Over 10 to 11 (254.0 to 279.4), incl 0.055 (1.40)
1.700 to 2.099 all 0.006 0.000 0.000 0.006 Over 11 to 12 (279.4 to 304.8), incl 0.060 (1.52)
2.100 to 2.499 all 0.007 0.000 0.000 0.007 Over 12 to 12.500 (304.8 to 317.5), incl 0.065 (1.65)
2.500 to 2.899 all 0.008 0.000 0.000 0.008
2.900 to 3.299 all 0.009 0.000 0.000 0.009 9. Permissible Variations in Dimensions of Square and
3.300 to 3.699 all 0.010 0.000 0.000 0.010 Rectangular Tubing
3.700 to 4.099 all 0.011 0.000 0.000 0.011
4.100 to 4.499 all 0.012 0.000 0.000 0.012 9.1 Diameter and Wall Thickness—Permissible variations
4.500 to 4.899 all 0.013 0.000 0.000 0.013 in outside dimensions for square and rectangular tubing shall
4.900 to 5.299 all 0.014 0.000 0.000 0.014
5.300 to 5.549 all 0.015 0.000 0.000 0.015 be as given in Table 13. The wall thickness tolerance is 610 %
5.550 to 5.999 under 6 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 of the nominal wall thickness.
6 and over 0.009 0.009 0.009 0.009 9.2 Corner Radii— Unless otherwise specified, the corners
6.000 to 6.499 under 6 0.013 0.013 0.013 0.013
6 and over 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 of square and rectangular tubing shall be slightly rounded
6.500 to 6.999 under 6 0.015 0.015 0.015 0.015 inside and outside, consistent with wall thickness. The outside
6 and over 0.012 0.012 0.012 0.012
7.000 to 7.499 under 6 0.018 0.018 0.018 0.018
corners may be slightly flattened. The radii of corners shall be
6 and over 0.013 0.013 0.013 0.013 as given in Table 14.
7.500 to 7.999 under 6 0.020 0.020 0.020 0.020 9.3 Squareness—Permissible variations for squareness shall
6 and over 0.015 0.015 0.015 0.015
8.000 to 8.499 under 6 0.023 0.023 0.023 0.023
be determined by the following equation:
6 and over 0.016 0.016 0.016 0.016 6b 5 c x 0.006 in.
8.500 to 8.999 under 6 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.025
6 and over 0.017 0.017 0.017 0.017 where:
9.000 to 9.499 under 6 0.028 0.028 0.028 0.028
6 and over 0.019 0.019 0.019 0.019 b = tolerance for out-of-square, and
9.500 to 9.999 under 6 0.030 0.030 0.030 0.030 c = largest external dimension across flats.
6 and over 0.020 0.020 0.020 0.020 The squareness of sides is commonly determined by one of
10.000 to 10.999 all 0.034 0.034 0.034 0.034
11.000 to 11.999 all 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035
the following methods.
12.000 to 12.999 all 0.036 0.036 0.036 0.036 9.3.1 A square with two adjustable contact points on each
13.000 to 13.999 all 0.037 0.037 0.037 0.037 arm, is placed on two sides. A fixed feeler gage is then used to
14.000 to 14.999 all 0.038 0.038 0.038 0.038
measure the maximum distance between the free contact point
A
Tubing, flash in or flash controlled which is further processed without mandrel
to obtain tolerances closer than those shown in Tables 4 and 8.
and the surface of the tubing.
B
The ovality shall be within the above tolerances except when the wall 9.3.2 A square equipped with a direct reading vernier, may
thickness is less than 3 % of the outside diameter, in such cases see 8.6.2.
C
be used to determine the angular deviation which, in turn, may
Tubing produced to outside diameter and wall thickness, or inside diameter
and wall thickness, or outside diameter and inside diameter, by DOM to obtain
be related to distance in inches.
tolerances closer than those shown in Tables 4 and 8 and no dimensional 9.4 Length—Variations from the specified length shall not
indication of inside diameter flash. exceed the amount prescribed in Table 15.
9.5 Twist—Twist tolerances are shown in Table 16. The
twist in square and rectangular tubing may be measured by
lengths. For lengths under 1 ft the straightness tolerance shall holding one end of the tubing on a surface plate and noting the
be agreed upon between the purchaser and producer. The test height of either corner of the opposite end of same side above
method for straightness measurement is at the manufacturer’s the surface plate. Twist may also be measured by the use of a
option, unless a specific test method is specified in the purchase beveled protractor equipped with a level, and noting the
order. angular deviation on opposite ends, or at any point throughout
the length.
8.6 Ovality (Hot- and Cold-Rolled Steel)—The ovality shall
9.6 Straightness— The straightness tolerance is 1⁄16 in./3 ft
be within the tolerances except when the wall thickness is less
(1.7 mm/1 m). The test method for straightness measurement is
than 3 % of the outside diameter.
at the manufacturer’s option, unless a specific test method is
8.6.1 In such cases for Types 1 and 2 (A.W.H.R. and specified in the purchase order.
A.W.C.R.) the ovality may be 50 % greater than the outside
tolerances but the mean outside diameter shall be within the 10. Tubing Sections Other Than Square and Rectangular
specified tolerance. 10.1 In addition to square and rectangular tubing, many
8.6.2 For Types 3, 4, 5, and 6 (S.D.H.R., S.D.C.R., DOM, producers supply a variety of special sections, such as oval,
and S.S.I.D.) the additional ovality shall be as follows but the streamlined, hexagonal, octagonal, round inside and hexagonal
mean outside diameter shall be within the specified tolerance: or octagonal outside, ribbed inside or out, triangular, rounded

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 TABLE 6 Wall Thickness Tolerance for Type I (A.W.H.R.) Round Tubing
Wall thickness Outside Diameter, in.A
⁄ to 1,
34 Over 1 to Over 115⁄16 Over 33⁄4 to Over 41⁄2 to Over 6 to 8, Over 8 to 10, Over 10 to 12, Over 12 to 15,
incl 115⁄16 , incl to 33⁄4 , incl 41⁄2 , incl 6, incl incl incl incl incl
in.A BwgB Wall Thickness Tolerances, in., 6C
+ − + − + − + − + − + – + – + – + –
0.065 16 0.005 0.009 0.004 0.010 0.003 0.011 0.002 0.012 0.002 0.012 0.002 0.012 ... ... ... ... ... ...
0.072 15 0.005 0.009 0.004 0.010 0.003 0.011 0.002 0.012 0.002 0.012 0.002 0.012 0.003 0.013 ... ... ... ...
0.083 14 0.006 0.010 0.005 0.011 0.004 0.012 0.003 0.013 0.003 0.013 0.003 0.013 0.003 0.013 0.003 0.013 0.003 0.013
0.095 13 0.006 0.010 0.005 0.011 0.004 0.012 0.003 0.013 0.003 0.013 0.003 0.013 0.003 0.013 0.003 0.013 0.003 0.013
0.109 12 0.006 0.010 0.005 0.011 0.004 0.012 0.003 0.013 0.003 0.013 0.003 0.013 0.003 0.013 0.003 0.013 0.003 0.013
0.120 11 0.006 0.010 0.005 0.011 0.004 0.012 0.003 0.013 0.003 0.013 0.003 0.013 0.003 0.013 0.003 0.013 0.003 0.013
0.134 10 0.006 0.010 0.005 0.011 0.004 0.012 0.003 0.013 0.003 0.013 0.003 0.013 0.003 0.013 0.003 0.013 0.003 0.013

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0.148 9 ... ... 0.006 0.012 0.005 0.013 0.004 0.014 0.004 0.014 0.004 0.014 0.004 0.014 0.004 0.014 0.004 0.014
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0.165 8 ... ... 0.006 0.012 0.005 0.013 0.004 0.014 0.004 0.014 0.004 0.014 0.004 0.014 0.004 0.014 0.004 0.014
0.180 7 ... ... 0.006 0.012 0.005 0.013 0.004 0.014 0.004 0.014 0.004 0.014 0.004 0.014 0.004 0.014 0.004 0.014
0.203 6 ... ... ... ... 0.007 0.015 0.006 0.016 0.005 0.017 0.005 0.017 0.005 0.017 0.005 0.017 0.005 0.017
0.220 5 ... ... ... ... 0.007 0.015 0.006 0.016 0.005 0.017 0.005 0.017 0.005 0.017 0.005 0.017 0.005 0.017
0.238 4 ... ... ... ... 0.012 0.020 0.011 0.021 0.010 0.022 0.010 0.022 0.010 0.022 0.010 0.022 0.010 0.022
0.259 3 ... ... ... ... 0.013 0.021 0.012 0.022 0.011 0.023 0.011 0.023 0.011 0.023 0.011 0.023 0.011 0.023
0.284 2 ... ... ... ... 0.014 0.022 0.013 0.023 0.012 0.024 0.012 0.024 0.012 0.024 0.012 0.024 0.012 0.024
0.300 1 ... ... ... ... 0.015 0.023 0.014 0.024 0.013 0.025 0.013 0.025 0.013 0.025 0.013 0.025 0.013 0.025
0.320 ... ... ... ... 0.016 0.024 0.015 0.025 0.014 0.026 0.014 0.026 0.014 0.026 0.014 0.026 0.014 0.026
0.344 ... ... ... ... 0.017 0.025 0.016 0.026 0.015 0.027 0.015 0.027 0.015 0.027 0.015 0.027 0.015 0.027
0.360 ... ... ... ... 0.017 0.025 0.016 0.026 0.015 0.027 0.015 0.027 0.015 0.027 0.015 0.027 0.015 0.027
0.375 ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.016 0.026 0.015 0.027 0.015 0.027 0.015 0.027 0.015 0.027 0.015 0.027
0.406 ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.017 0.027 0.016 0.028 0.016 0.028 0.016 0.028 0.016 0.028 0.016 0.028
0.438 ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.017 0.027 0.016 0.028 0.016 0.028 0.016 0.028 0.016 0.028 0.016 0.028
0.469 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.016 0.028 0.016 0.028 0.016 0.028 0.016 0.028 0.016 0.028
0.500 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.016 0.028 0.016 0.028 0.016 0.028 0.016 0.028 0.016 0.028
A
1 in. = 25.4 mm.
B
Birmingham Wire Gage.
C
Where the ellipsis (...) appears in this table, the tolerance is not addressed.
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TABLE 7 Wall Thickness Tolerances of Types 5 and 6 (DOM and 12. Types and Conditions
S.S.I.D.) Round Tubing
12.1 The types of tubing covered by this specification are:
Outside Diameter, in.A
Type
Wall ⁄ to 7⁄8 ,
38 Over 7⁄8 to 17⁄8 , Over 17⁄8 to Over 33⁄4 to 15, Number Code Letters Description
Thickness incl incl 33⁄4 , incl incl 1a A.W.H.R. “as-welded” from hot-rolled steel (with mill
in.A BwgB Wall Thickness Tolerances, in.,A,C 6 scale)
1b A.W.P.O. “as-welded” from hot-rolled pickled and
+ − + − + − + − oiled steel (mill scale removed)
2 A.W.C.R. “as-welded” from cold-rolled steel
0.035 20 0.002 0.002 0.002 0.002 0.002 0.002 ... ...
3 S.D.H.R. “sink-drawn” hot-rolled steel
0.049 18 0.002 0.002 0.002 0.003 0.002 0.003 ... ...
4 S.D.C.R. “sink-drawn,” cold-rolled steel
0.065 16 0.002 0.002 0.002 0.003 0.002 0.003 0.004 0.004
5 DOM Drawn Over a Mandrel
0.083 14 0.002 0.002 0.002 0.003 0.003 0.003 0.004 0.005
6 S.S.I.D. special smooth inside diameter
0.095 13 0.002 0.002 0.002 0.003 0.003 0.003 0.004 0.005
0.109 12 0.002 0.003 0.002 0.004 0.003 0.003 0.005 0.005
0.120 11 0.003 0.003 0.002 0.004 0.003 0.003 0.005 0.005
12.2 The thermal conditions under which tubing may be
0.134 10 ... ... 0.002 0.004 0.003 0.003 0.005 0.005 furnished are:
0.148 9 ... ... 0.002 0.004 0.003 0.003 0.005 0.005 Code Description
0.165 8 ... ... 0.003 0.004 0.003 0.004 0.005 0.006 NA Not Annealed; in the as-welded or as-drawn condition
0.180 7 ... ... 0.004 0.004 0.003 0.005 0.006 0.006 SRA Stress Relieved Annealed (at a temperature below the lower critical
0.203 6 ... ... 0.004 0.005 0.004 0.005 0.006 0.007 temperature)
0.220 5 ... ... 0.004 0.006 0.004 0.006 0.007 0.007 N Normalized or Annealed (at a temperature above the upper critical
0.238 4 ... ... 0.005 0.006 0.005 0.006 0.007 0.007 temperature)
0.259 3 ... ... 0.005 0.006 0.005 0.006 0.007 0.007
0.284 2 ... ... 0.005 0.006 0.005 0.006 0.007 0.007 12.2.1 When the thermal condition is not specified, the tube
0.300 1 ... ... 0.006 0.006 0.006 0.006 0.008 0.008 may be supplied in the NA condition.
0.320 ... ... 0.007 0.007 0.007 0.007 0.008 0.008
0.344 ... ... 0.008 0.008 0.008 0.008 0.009 0.009 12.2.2 When a final thermal treatment is specified, a tight
0.375 ... ... ... ... 0.009 0.009 0.009 0.009 oxide is normal. When an oxide-free surface is specified, the
0.400 ... ... ... ... 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 tube may be bright annealed or pickled at the manufacturer’s
0.438 ... ... ... ... 0.011 0.011 0.011 0.011
0.460 ... ... ... ... 0.012 0.012 0.012 0.012 option.
0.480 ... ... ... ... 0.012 0.012 0.012 0.012 12.3 Flash conditions under which tubing may be furnished
0.531 ... ... ... ... 0.013 0.013 0.013 0.013
0.563 ... ... ... ... 0.013 0.013 0.013 0.013
are as follows. The flash shall be removed from the outside
0.580 ... ... ... ... 0.014 0.014 0.014 0.014 diameter of tubing covered by this specification. Tubing
0.600 ... ... ... ... 0.015 0.015 0.015 0.015 furnished to this specification may have the following condi-
0.625 ... ... ... ... 0.016 0.016 0.016 0.016
0.650 ... ... ... 0.017 0.017 0.017 0.017
tions of welding flash on the inside diameter.
A
12.3.1 Flash-In—Tubing in which the inside diameter weld-
1 in. = 25.4 mm.
B
Birmingham Wire Gage. ing flash does not exceed the wall thickness or 3⁄32 in. (2.4 mm),
C
Where the ellipsis (...) appears in this table, the tolerance is not addressed. whichever is less. This condition is available in Types 1a, 1b,
2, 3, and 4.
12.3.2 Flash Controlled to 0.010 in. (0.25 mm), maximum—
rectangular and D shapes. Manufacturing practices limit the Tubing in which the height of the remaining welding flash is
size range and section available from the various producers. controlled so as not to exceed 0.010 in. This condition is
These special sections may be made through turkshead rolls or available in Types 1a, 1b, and 2 over 11⁄8-in. (28.5-mm) outside
through a die with or without use of a mandrel. Since the diameter and Types 3 and 4.
sections are special, dies and other tools are not held available. 12.3.3 Flash Controlled to 0.005 in. (0.13 mm), maximum—
Therefore, when inquiring for shapes other than square and Tubing produced to outside diameter and wall thickness, inside
rectangular, it is essential to give full details as to dimensions diameter and wall thickness, or outside diameter and inside
and finish. diameter tolerances which are so controlled that the height of
the remaining inside diameter flash does not exceed 0.005 in.
11. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance Any remaining inside diameter flash is part of the applicable
11.1 The tubing shall be free of injurious defects and shall inside diameter tolerance. This condition is available in Types
have a workmanlike finish. 1a, 1b, 2, 3, and 4.
11.2 When burrs must be removed from one or both ends, it 12.3.4 No Flash—Tubing further processed by DOM for
shall be specified in the purchase order. closer tolerances, produced to outside diameter and wall

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TABLE 8 Diameter Tolerances for Type 2 (A.W.C.R.) Round Tubing
NOTE 1—Measurements for diameter are to be taken at least 2 in. from the ends of the tubes.A

Flash
Controlled Flash ControlledD
Flash-in-
Wall Thickness to 0.010 to 0.005 in. max
TubingB
in. max Tubing
Outside Diameter
TubingC
Range, in.A
Outside Outside Outside Inside
Diameter, 6 Diameter,6 Diameter, 6 Diameter, 6
BwgA in.E Tolerances, in.F,G

⁄ to 5⁄8 , incl
38 24 to 16 0.022 to 0.065 0.003 ... ... ...

Over ⁄
58 to 1 1⁄ 8 , incl 24 to 19 0.022 to 0.042 0.0035 0.0035 0.0035 0.013
Over ⁄
58 to 1 1⁄ 8 , incl 18 0.049 0.0035 0.0035 0.0035 0.015
Over 5⁄8 to 1 1⁄ 8 , incl 16 to 14 0.065 to 0.083 0.0035 0.0035 0.0035 0.019
Over 3⁄4 to 1 1⁄ 8 , incl 13 0.095 0.0035 0.0035 0.0035 0.019
Over 7⁄8 to 1 1⁄ 8 , incl 12 to 11 0.109 to 0.120 0.0035 0.0035 0.0035 0.021

Over 11⁄8 to 2, incl 22 to 18 0.028 to 0.049 0.005 0.005 0.005 0.015

Over 11⁄8 to 2, incl 16 to 13 0.065 to 0.095 0.005 0.005 0.005 0.019
Over 11⁄8 to 2, incl 12 to 10 0.109 to 0.134 0.005 0.005 0.005 0.022

Over 2 to 21⁄2 , incl 20 to 18 0.035 to 0.049 0.006 0.006 0.006 0.016

Over 2 to 21⁄2 , incl 16 to 13 0.065 to 0.095 0.006 0.006 0.006 0.020
Over 2 to 21⁄2 , incl 12 to 10 0.109 to 0.134 0.006 0.006 0.006 0.023

Over 21⁄2 to 3, incl 20 to 18 0.035 to 0.049 0.008 0.008 0.008 0.018

Over 21⁄2 to 3, incl 16 to 13 0.065 to 0.095 0.008 0.008 0.008 0.022
Over 21⁄2 to 3, incl 12 to 10 0.109 to 0.134 0.008 0.008 0.008 0.025

Over 3 to 31⁄2 , incl 20 to 18 0.035 to 0.049 0.009 0.009 0.009 0.019

Over 3 to 31⁄2 , incl 16 to 13 0.065 to 0.095 0.009 0.009 0.009 0.023
Over 3 to 31⁄2 , incl 12 to 10 0.109 to 0.134 0.009 0.009 0.009 0.026

Over 31⁄2 to 4, incl 20 to 18 0.035 to 0.049 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.020

Over 31⁄2 to 4, incl 16 to 13 0.065 to 0.095 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.024
Over 31⁄2 to 4, incl 12 to 10 0.109 to 0.134 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.027

Over 4 to 6, incl 16 to 13 0.065 to 0.095 0.020 0.020 0.020 0.034

Over 4 to 6, incl 12 to 10 0.109 to 0.134 0.020 0.020 0.020 0.037

Over 6 to 8, incl 14 to 13 0.083 to 0.095 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.039

Over 6 to 8, incl 12 to 10 0.109 to 0.134 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.042

Over 8 to 10, incl 16 to 13 0.065 to 0.095 0.030 0.030 0.030 0.044

Over 8 to 10, incl 12 to 10 1.109 to 0.134 0.030 0.030 0.030 0.049

Over 10 to 12, incl 14 to 13 0.083 to 0.095 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.049

Over 10 to 12, incl 12 to 10 0.109 to 0.134 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.054
A
1 in. = 25.4 mm.
B
Flash-In-Tubing is produced to outside diameter tolerances and wall thickness tolerances only, and the height of the inside welding flash does not exceed the wall
thickness or 3⁄32 in., whichever is less.
C
Flash Controlled to 0.010 in. maximum tubing consists of tubing over 5⁄8 in. outside diameter which is commonly produced to outside diameter tolerances and wall
thickness tolerances only, in which the height of the remaining inside welding flash is controlled not to exceed 0.010 in.
D
Flash Controlled to 0.005 in. maximum tubing is produced to outside diameter tolerances and wall thickness tolerances, inside diameter tolerances and wall thickness
tolerances, or outside diameter tolerances and inside diameter tolerances, in which the height of the remaining inside welding flash is controlled not to exceed 0.005 in.
Any remaining flash is considered to be part of the applicable inside diameter tolerances.
E
Birmingham Wire Gage.
F
The ovality shall be within the above tolerances except when the wall thickness is less than 3 % of the outside diameter, in such cases see 8.6.1.
G
Where the ellipsis (...) appears in this table, the tolerance is not addressed.

thickness, inside diameter and wall thickness, or outside 12.4 Tubes shall be furnished in the following shapes, as
diameter and inside diameter to tolerances, with no dimen- specified by the purchaser: round, square, rectangular, or
sional indication of inside diameter flash, is available in Types special shapes (as negotiated).
5 and 6.

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 TABLE 9 Wall Thickness Tolerances for Type 2 (A.W.C.R.) Round Tubing
Outside Diameter, in.A
Wall Thickness ⁄ to 7⁄8 ,
38 Over 7⁄8 to Over 17⁄8 to Over 33⁄4 Over 5 to 6, Over 6 to 8, Over 8 to Over 10 to
incl 17⁄8 , incl 33⁄4 , incl to 5, incl incl incl 10, incl 12, incl
Wall Thickness Tolerances, in.,A,C 6
in.A BwgB
+ − + − + − + − + − + − + – + –
0.022 24 0.001 0.005 0.001 0.005 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
0.028 22 0.001 0.005 0.001 0.005 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
0.035 20 0.002 0.005 0.001 0.005 0.001 0.005 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
0.042 19 0.002 0.006 0.001 0.006 0.001 0.006 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
0.049 18 0.003 0.006 0.002 0.006 0.002 0.006 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
0.065 16 0.005 0.007 0.004 0.007 0.004 0.007 0.004 0.007 0.004 0.007 ... ... 0.004 0.008 ... ...
0.083 14 0.006 0.007 0.005 0.007 0.004 0.007 0.004 0.007 0.004 0.008 0.004 0.008 0.004 0.008 0.004 0.008

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0.095 13 0.006 0.007 0.005 0.007 0.004 0.007 0.004 0.007 0.004 0.008 0.004 0.008 0.004 0.008 0.004 0.008
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0.109 12 ... ... 0.006 0.008 0.005 0.008 0.005 0.008 0.005 0.009 0.005 0.009 0.005 0.009 0.005 0.009
0.120 11 ... ... 0.007 0.008 0.006 0.008 0.005 0.008 0.005 0.009 0.005 0.009 0.005 0.009 0.005 0.009
0.134 10 ... ... 0.007 0.008 0.006 0.008 0.005 0.008 0.005 0.009 0.005 0.009 0.005 0.009 0.005 0.009
A
1 in. = 25.4 mm.
B
Birmingham Wire Gage.
C
Where the ellipsis appears in this table, the tolerance is not addressed.
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TABLE 10 Cut-Length Tolerances for Lathe-Cut Round Tubing 16. Product and Package Marking
Outside 6 in. and 12 in. and 48 in. and 10 ft to
Diameter under 12 in. under 48 in. under 10 ft 24 ft inclB 16.1 Civilian Procurement—Each box, bundle, lift, or piece
Size, in.A shall be identified by a tag or stencil with manufacturers name
3⁄8 to 3 incl 61⁄64 in. 61⁄32 in. 63⁄64 in. 6 1⁄ 8 in. or brand, specified size, type, purchaser’s order number, and
Over 3 to 6, incl 61⁄32 in. 63⁄64 in. 61⁄16 in. 6 1⁄ 8 in. this specification number. Bar coding is acceptable as a
Over 6 to 9, incl 61⁄16 in. 61⁄16 in. 61⁄8 in. 6 1⁄ 8 in.
Over 9 to 12, 63⁄32 in. 63⁄32 in. 61⁄8 in. 6 1⁄ 8 in. supplementary identification method. Bar coding should be
incl consistent with the Automotive Industry Action Group [AIAG]
Over 12 to 15, 63⁄32 in. 63⁄32 in. 61⁄8 in. 61⁄8 in.
incl
standard prepared by the Primary Metals Subcommittee of the
A
1 in. = 25.4 mm.
AIAG Bar Code Project Team.
B
For each additional 10 ft or fraction thereof over 24 ft, an additional allowance 16.2 Government Procurement—When specified in the con-
should be made of plus or minus 1⁄16 in.
tract or order, and for direct procurement by or direct shipment
to the Government, marking for shipment, in addition to
TABLE 11 Length Tolerances for Punch-, Saw-, or Disc-Cut
Round Tubing
requirements specified in the contract or order, shall be in
accordance with MIL-STD-129 for Military agencies and in
Outside Diameter Size, 6 in. and 12 in. and 48 in. and 10 ft and
in.A under 12 in. under 48 in. under 10 ft 24 ft incl. accordance with Fed. Std. No. 123 for civil agencies.
3⁄8 to 3, incl 61⁄16 in. 61⁄16 in. 6 1⁄ 8 in. 6 1⁄ 4 in. 16.3 Bar Coding—In addition to the requirements in 16.1
Over 3 to 6, incl 61⁄16 in. 61⁄16 in. 6 1⁄ 8 in. 6 1⁄ 4 in. and 16.2, bar coding is acceptable as a supplemental identifi-
Over 6 to 9, incl 61⁄16 in. 61⁄16 in. 6 1⁄ 8 in. 6 1⁄ 4 in.
Over 9 to 12, incl 61⁄16 in. 61⁄16 in. 6 1⁄ 8 in. 6 1⁄ 4 in. cation method. The purchaser may specify in the order a
Over 12 to 15, incl 61⁄16 in. 61⁄16 in. 6 1⁄ 8 in. 6 1⁄ 4 in. specific bar coding system to be used.
A
1 in. = 25.4 mm
17. Packaging
13. Surface Finish
17.1 Civilian Procurement—On tubing 16 gage (1.29 mm)
13.1 Tubes shall have a surface finish compatible with the
and lighter, the producer will determine whether or not the
conditions (See Section 12) to which they are ordered (See
tubing will be boxed, crated, cartoned, packaged in secured
Appendix X1).
lifts, or bundled to ensure safe delivery unless otherwise
14. Coating instructed. Tubing heavier than 16 gage will normally be
14.1 When specified, tubing shall be coated with a film of shipped loose, bundled, or in secured lifts. Special packaging
oil before shipping to retard rust. Should the order specify that requiring extra operations other than those normally used by a
tubing be shipped without rust retarding oil, the film of oils producer must be specified on the order.
incidental to manufacture will remain on the surface. If the 17.2 Government Procurement—When specified in the
order specifies no oil, the purchaser assumes responsibility for contract or order, and for direct procurement by or direct
rust in transit. shipment to the Government when Section 10, Tubular Prod-
14.2 Special surface preparations as may be required for ucts is specified, preservation, packaging, and packing shall be
specific applications are not within the scope of this section. in accordance with the Practices A 700.
Such requirements shall be considered under the supplemen-
tary or basis of purchase provisions of this specification and 18. Keywords
details shall be provided in the purchase order.
18.1 alloy steel tube; carbon steel tube; mechanical tubing;
15. Rejection resistance welded steel tube; steel tube; welded steel tube
15.1 Tubes that fail to meet the requirements of this
specification shall be set aside and the producer shall be
notified.

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TABLE 12 Tolerance (Inch) for Squareness of Cut (Either End) When Specified for Round TubingA,B
Outside Diameter, in.D
Length of Over 2 to 3, Over 3 to 4, Over 4 to Over 6 to Over 10 to
Tube, ftC Under 1 1 to 2, incl incl incl 6, 10, 15,
incl incl incl
Under 1 0.006 0.008 0.010 0.015 0.020 0.060 0.080
1 to 3, incl 0.008 0.010 0.015 0.020 0.030 0.060 0.080
Over 3 to 6, incl 0.010 0.015 0.020 0.025 0.040 0.070 0.090
Over 6 to 9, incl 0.015 0.020 0.025 0.030 0.040 0.070 0.090
A
Actual squareness normal to length of tube, not parallelness of both ends.
B
Values given are “go” value of feeler gage. “no go” value is 0.001 in. greater in each case.
C
1 ft = 0.3 m.
D
1 in. = 25.4 mm.

TABLE 13 Tolerances, Outside DimensionsA Square and TABLE 14 Radii of Corners of Electric-Resistance-Welded
Rectangular Tubing Square and Rectangular TubingA
Largest Nominal Outside Outside Tolerance at All Squares and Rectangles Made Wall Thickness in Radius
Wall Thickness, in.B
Dimension, in.B Sides at Corners 6 in.B from Tubes of the Following Bwg and in.B Tolerances, in.C
3⁄16 to 5⁄8 , incl
Diameter Ranges, in.B
0.020 to 0.083, incl 0.004
Over 5⁄8 to 11⁄8 , incl 0.022 to 0.156, incl 0.005
Over 11⁄8 to 11⁄2 , incl 0.025 to 0.192, incl 0.006 ⁄ to 11⁄2 , incl
12 24 (0.022) ⁄ to 3⁄64
1 64

Over 11⁄2 to 2, incl 0.032 to 0.192, incl 0.008 ⁄ to 11⁄2 , incl

12 22 (0.028) ⁄ to 1⁄16
1 32

Over 2 to 3, incl 0.035 to 0.259, incl 0.010 1⁄2 to 21⁄2 , incl 20 (0.035) 1⁄32 to 1⁄16

Over 3 to 4, incl 0.049 to 0.259, incl 0.020 1⁄2 to 21⁄2 , incl 19 (0.042) 3⁄64 to 5⁄64

Over 4 to 6, incl 0.065 to 0.259, incl 0.020 1⁄2 to 4, incl 18 (0.049) 3⁄64 to 5⁄64

Over 6 to 8, incl 0.185 to 0.259, incl 0.025 1⁄2 to 41⁄8 , incl 16 (0.065) 1⁄16 to 7⁄64

3⁄4 to 41⁄8 , incl 14 (0.083) 5⁄64 to 1⁄8

A
Measured at corners at least 2 in. from the cut end of the tubing.
Over 41⁄8 to 6, incl 14 (0.083) 3⁄16 to 5⁄16
Convexity and concavity: Tubes having two parallel sides are also measured in
1 to 41⁄8 , incl 13 (0.095) 3⁄32 to 5⁄32
the center of the flat sides for convexity and concavity. This tolerance applies to the
Over 41⁄8 to 6, incl 13 (0.095) 3⁄16 to 5⁄16
specific size determined at the corners, and is measured on the following basis:
11⁄4 to 4, incl 12 (0.109) 1⁄8 to 13⁄64

Largest Nominal Outside Over 4 to 6, incl 12 (0.109) 3⁄16 to 5⁄16

Dimension, in. Tolerance 6, in. 11⁄4 to 4, incl 11 (0.120) 1⁄8 to 7⁄32

Over 4 to 6, incl 11 (0.120) 7⁄32 to 7⁄16

21⁄2 and under 0.010
2 to 4, incl 10 (0.134) 5⁄32 to 9⁄32
Over 21⁄2 to 4 0.015
Over 4 to 6, incl 10 (0.134) 7⁄32 to 7⁄16
Over 4 to 8 0.025
2 to 4, incl 9 (0.148) 3⁄16 to 5⁄16

B
1 in. = 25.4 mm. Over 4 to 8, incl 9 (0.148) 7⁄32 to 7⁄16

2 to 8, incl 8 (0.165) 1⁄4 to 1⁄2

2 to 8, incl 7 (0.180) 1⁄4 to 1⁄2

21⁄2 to 4, incl 6 (0.203) 5⁄16 to 9⁄16

Over 4 to 8, incl 6 (0.203) 5⁄16 to 9⁄16

21⁄2 to 8, incl 5 (0.220) 3⁄8 to 5⁄8

21⁄2 to 8, incl 4 (0.238) 3⁄8 to 5⁄8

21⁄2 to 8, incl 3 (0.259) 3⁄8 to 5⁄8

A
This table establishes a standard radius. The purchaser and producer may
negotiate special radii. Slight radius flattening is more pronounced in heavier wall
tubing.
B
1 in. = 25 mm.
C
These radius tolerances apply to grades of steel covered in Table 1. The
purchaser and producer may negotiate tolerances on other grades of steel.

TABLE 15 Length Tolerances—Square and Rectangular Tubing

Lengths, ftA Tolerances, in.B
1 to 3, incl 61⁄16
Over 3 to 12, incl 63⁄32
Over 12 to 20, incl 61⁄8
Over 20 to 30, incl 63⁄16
Over 30 to 40, incl 63⁄8
A
1 ft = 0.3 m.
B
1 in. = 25.4 mm.

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TABLE 16 Twist Tolerances Electric-Resistance-Welded for
Square and Rectangular-Mechanical Tubing
Twist Tolerance in
Largest Dimension, in.A
3 ftB, in.A
1⁄2 and under 0.032
Over 1⁄2 to 11⁄2 , incl 0.050
Over 11⁄2 to 21⁄2 , incl 0.062
Over 21⁄2 to 4, incl 0.075
Over 4 to 6, incl 0.087
Over 6 to 8, incl 0.100
A
1 in. = 25.4 mm.
B
1 ft = 0.3 m.

SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

One or more of the following supplementary requirements may become a part of the specification
when specified in the inquiry or invitation to bid, and purchase order or contract. These requirements
shall not be considered, unless specified in the order and the necessary tests shall be made at the mill.
Mechanical tests shall be performed in accordance with the applicable portions of Test Methods and
Definitions A 370.

S1. Tubes for Cylinders S4. Special Smooth Inside Surface

S1.1 Round tubing, DOM for cylinder applications with S4.1 Round tubing, special smooth inside diameter for
inside diameter cleanup allowances is considered to be cylinder cylinder applications with microinch finish and inside diameter
tubing. Table S1.1 shows the minimum inside diameter allow- cleanup allowances is considered to be special smooth inside
ance for removal of inside surface imperfections by a honing surface tubing. Table S4.1 shows the maximum average
operation. microinch readings on the inside surface. Table S4.2 shows the
minimum wall depth allowance for inside surface imperfec-
S2. Cleanup by Centerless Grinding tions.
S2.1 Round tubing, DOM for applications with outside
diameter allowances is considered to be special smooth outside S5. Hardness and Tensile Requirements
surface tubing. Table S2.1 shows the minimum outside diam- S5.1 When hardness properties are specified on the order,
eter stock allowance for removal of outside surface imperfec- round tubing shall conform to the hardness limits specified in
tions by centerless grinding. Table S5.1 unless “Tensile Properties Required” is specified in
the purchase order. When “Tensile Properties Required” is
S3. Cleanup by Machining specified in the purchase order, round tubing shall conform to
S3.1 Cleanup is permitted on round tubing, DOM for the tensile requirements and not necessarily the hardness limits
applications where machining is required to remove surface shown in Table S5.1. For grades of round tubing not shown in
imperfections. Table S3.1 shows the minimum stock allowance Table S5.1, and for all square and rectangular tubing, tensile or
for removal of surface imperfections from either or both the hardness limits shall be upon agreement between the manufac-
outside and inside surfaces by machining. turer and the purchaser.

TABLE S1.1 Minimum Inside Diameter Stock Allowance on DiameterA for Removal of Inside-Surface Imperfections by Honing
Operation (DOM Tubing)
Wall Thickness, in.B,C
Outside 0.065 and Over 0.065 Over 0.125 Over 0.180 Over 0.230 Over 0.360 Over 0.460 Over 0.563
Diameter, in.B under to 0.125, to 0.180, to 0.230, to 0.360, to 0.460, to 0.563,
incl incl incl incl incl incl
Up to and incl 11⁄2 0.010 0.011 0.013 0.015 0.018 ... ... ...
Over 11⁄2 to 3 incl 0.010 0.012 0.014 0.016 0.018 0.021 0.023 ...
Over 3 to 4 incl 0.011 0.013 0.015 0.017 0.019 0.021 0.023 0.025
Over 4 to 43⁄4 incl ... 0.014 0.016 0.018 0.020 0.022 0.024 0.026
Over 43⁄4 to 6 incl ... 0.015 0.017 0.019 0.021 0.023 0.025 0.027
Over 6 to 8 incl ... 0.016 0.018 0.020 0.022 0.024 0.026 0.028
Over 8 to 101⁄2 incl ... ... ... 0.021 0.023 0.025 0.027 0.029
Over 101⁄2 to 121⁄2 incl ... ... ... 0.022 0.024 0.026 0.028 0.030
Over 121⁄2 to 14 incl ... ... ... 0.024 0.025 0.027 0.029 0.031
Over 14 to 15 incl ... ... ... 0.025 0.026 0.028 0.030 0.032
A
If a specific size is desired, these allowances plus normal size tolerances must be considered in calculating size to be ordered.
B
1 in. = 25.4 mm.
C
Where the ellipsis (...) appears in this table, no allowances have been established.

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S5.2 Number of tests and retests shall be as follows: one S6.5.2 If the results of the testing do not conform to the
tension test per lot shall be made (See Note S1) and 1 % of all requirements, retests shall be made on four additional speci-
tubes per lot but in no case less than 5 tubes shall be tested for mens, each of which shall conform to the respective require-
hardness. If the results of the mechanical tests do not conform ment.
to the requirements shown in the table, retests shall be made on
additional tubes double the original number selected, each of TABLE S2.1 Minimum Outside Diameter Stock Allowance on
which shall conform to the specified requirements. DiameterA for Removal of Outside-Surface Imperfections by
Centerless Grinding (DOM Tubing)
NOTE S1—A lot shall consist of all tubes, before cutting to length, of Tubing Wall Thickness, in.B,C
the same size and wall thickness which are produced from the same heat Over Over Over Over
Outside
of steel and, when heat treated, subjected to the same finishing treatment Diameter, Up to 0.125 0.180 0.230 0.360
Over
in a continuous furnace. When final heat treatment is done in a batch-type in.B 0.125, to to to to
0.460
furnace, the lot shall include all those tubes which are heat treated in the incl 0.180, 0.230, 0.360, 0.460,
incl incl incl incl
same furnace charge.
Up to 3, incl 0.012 0.014 0.016 0.020 0.024 0.026
S5.3 The yield strength corresponding to a permanent offset Over 3 to 43⁄4 , incl 0.016 0.018 0.020 0.022 0.024 0.026
of 0.2 % of the gage length of the specimen or to a total Over 43⁄4 to 6, incl 0.018 0.020 0.022 0.024 0.026 0.028
Over 6 to 7, incl 0.020 0.022 0.024 0.026 0.028 0.030
extension of 0.5 % of the gage length under load shall be Over 7 to 8, incl ... ... 0.026 0.027 0.029 0.031
determined. Over 8 to 101⁄2 , ... ... 0.027 0.028 0.030 0.032
incl
Over 101⁄2 to 121⁄2 , ... ... 0.028 0.030 0.032 0.034
S6. Destructive Weld Tests incl
Over 121⁄2 to 14 ... ... 0.030 0.032 0.034 0.036
S6.1 Round tubing and tubing to be formed into other incl
shapes when in the round form shall meet the following Over 14 ... ... 0.033 0.035 0.036 0.037
A
destructive weld tests. If a specific size is desired, these allowances plus normal size tolerances must
be considered in calculating size to be ordered.
S6.2 Flattening Test—A test 4 to 6 in. (101.6 to 152.4 mm) B
1 in. = 25.4 mm.
C
in length shall be flattened between parallel plates with the Where the ellipsis (...) appears in this table, no allowances have been
established.
weld 90 ° from the direction of applied force (at the point of
maximum bending) until opposite walls of the tubing meet.
TABLE S3.1 Minimum Diameter Stock Allowance for Outside
Except as allowed in S6.2.1, no opening in the weld shall take Diameter and Inside Diameter for Removal of Imperfections by
place until the distance between the plates is less than two Machining (DOM Tubing)A
thirds of the original outside diameter of the tubing. No cracks
NOTE 1—Camber—For every foot or fraction thereof over one foot of
or breaks in the base metal shall occur until the distance length, add 0.010 in.B for camber.
between the plates is less than one third of the original outside
Wall Thickness, in.B,C
diameter of the tubing, but in no case less than five times the
0.187 Over Over
thickness of the tubing wall. Evidence of lamination or burnt Outside to 0.230 0.360
Diameter, in.B Up to Over
material shall not develop during the flattening process, and the 0.187
0.230, to to
0.460
weld shall not show injurious defects. incl 0.360, 0.460,
incl incl
S6.2.1 When low D-to-t ratio tubing is tested, because the
Up to 11⁄2 incl 0.015 0.020 0.025 ... ...
strain imposed due to geometry is unreasonably high on the Over 11⁄2 to 3 incl 0.020 0.025 0.030 0.030 0.035
inside surface at the six and twelve o’clock locations, cracks at Over 3 to 43⁄4 incl 0.025 0.030 0.035 0.035 0.040
Over 43⁄4 to 6 incl 0.030 0.035 0.040 0.040 0.045
these locations shall not be cause for rejection if the D-to-t ratio Over 6 to 7 incl 0.035 0.040 0.045 0.045 0.050
is less than 10. Over 7 to 8 incl ... 0.045 0.048 0.048 0.053
Over 8 to 101⁄2 incl ... 0.048 0.050 0.050 0.055
S6.3 Flaring Test—A section of tube approximately 4 in. Over 101⁄2 to 15 incl ... 0.050 0.055 0.055 0.060
(101.6 mm) in length shall stand being flared with a tool having A
If a specific size is desired, those allowances plus normal size tolerances must
a 60° included angle until the tube at the mouth of the flare has be considered in calculating size to be ordered.
B
been expanded 15 % of the inside diameter, without cracking C
1 in. = 25.4 mm.
Where the ellipsis (...) appears in this table, no allowances have been
or showing flaws. established.
S6.4 In order to properly evaluate weld quality, the producer
at his option may normalize the test specimen prior to testing. TABLE S4.1 Maximum Average Microinch Readings on Inside
S6.5 Number of tests and retests: Surface (Special Smooth Inside Diameter Tubing)

S6.5.1 Two flattening and two flaring tests shall be made Tubing Wall Thickness, in.A,B

from each lot as specified. Each tested specimen shall conform Outside
0.065 Over Over 0.150 Over 0.187 Over 0.225
and 0.065 to to to
to the respective requirement (See Note S1). Diameter, in.A Under to 0.187, incl 0.225, incl 0.312, incl
0.150,
incl
1 to 21⁄2 , incl 40 45 50 55 70
Over 21⁄2 to 41⁄2 , incl 40 50 60 70 80
Over 41⁄2 to 51⁄2 , incl ... 55 70 80 90
Over 51⁄2 to 7, incl ... 55 70 80 90
A
1 in. = 25.4 mm.
B
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TABLE S4.2 Allowance for Surface Imperfections on Inside
Diameters of Special Smooth Finish TubesA
Wall Depth Allowance for
Outside Diameter Inside Diameter Surface
B
Wall Thickness, in. Imperfections, in.B
Size, in.B
Scores Pits
Up to 2 ⁄ , incl
12 0.065 to 0.109, incl 0.001 0.0015
Over 0.109 to 0.250, incl 0.001 0.002
Over 0.250 to 0.312, incl 0.001 0.0025
Over 21⁄2 to 51⁄2 , incl 0.083 to 0.125, incl 0.0015 0.0025
Over 0.125 to 0.187, incl 0.0015 0.003
Over 0.187 to 0.312, incl 0.002 0.004
Over 51⁄2 to 7, incl 0.125 to 0.187, incl 0.0025 0.005
Over 0.187 to 0.312, incl 0.003 0.006
A
If a specific size is desired, these allowances plus normal size tolerances must
be considered in calculating size to be ordered.
B
1 in. = 25.4 mm.

TABLE S5.1 Hardness Limits and Tensile Properties for Round Tubing
NOTE 1—These values are based on normal mill stress relieving temperatures. For particular applications, properties may be adjusted by negotiation
between purchaser and producer.
NOTE 2— For longitudinal strip tests, the width of the gage section shall be 1 in. (25.4 mm) and a deduction of 0.5 percentage points from the basic
minimum elongation for each 1⁄32 in. (0.8 mm) decrease in wall thickness under 5⁄16 in. (7.9 mm) in wall thickness shall be permitted.

Yield Ultimate Elongation

Strength, Strength, in 2 in. or RB RB
ksi (MPa), ksi (MPa), 50 mm, %, min max
min min min
As-Welded Tubing
1008 30 (207) 42 (290) 15 50
1009 30 (207) 42 (290) 15 50
1010 32 (221) 45 (310) 15 55
1015 35 (241) 48 (331) 15 58
1020 38 (262) 52 (359) 12 62
1021 40 (276) 54 (372) 12 62
1025 40 (276) 56 (386) 12 65
1026 45 (310) 62 (427) 12 68
1030 45 (310) 62 (427) 10 70
1035 50 (345) 66 (455) 10 75
1040 50 (345) 66 (645) 10 75
1340 55 (379) 72 (496) 10 80
1524 50 (345) 66 (455) 10 75
4130 55 (379) 72 (496) 10 80
4140 70 (485) 90 (621) 10 85
Normalized Tubing
1008 23 (159) 38 (262) 30 65
1009 23 (159) 38 (262) 30 65
1010 25 (172) 40 (276) 30 65
1015 30 (207) 45 (310) 30 70
1020 35 (241) 50 (345) 25 75
1021 35 (241) 50 (345) 25 78
1025 37 (255) 55 (379) 25 80
1026 40 (276) 60 (414) 25 85
1030 40 (276) 60 (414) 25 85
1035 45 (310) 65 (448) 20 88
1040 45 (310) 65 (448) 20 90
1340 50 (345) 70 (483) 20 100
1524 45 (310) 65 (448) 20 88
4130 50 (345) 70 (483) 20 100
4140 65 (448) 90 (621) 20 105
Sink-Drawn Tubing
1008 38 (262) 48 (331) 8 65
1009 38 (262) 48 (331) 8 65
1010 40 (276) 50 (345) 8 65
1015 45 (310) 55 (379) 8 67
1020 50 (345) 60 (414) 8 70
1021 52 (359) 62 (428) 7 70
1025 55 (379) 65 (448) 7 72
1026 55 (379) 70 (483) 7 77
1030 62 (427) 70 (483) 7 78

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TABLE S5.1 Continued

Yield Ultimate Elongation
Strength, Strength, in 2 in. or RB RB
ksi (MPa), ksi (MPa), 50 mm, %, min max
min min min
1035 70 (483) 80 (552) 7 82
DOM Tubing
1008 50 (345) 60 (414) 5 73
1009 50 (345) 60 (414) 5 73
1010 50 (345) 60 (414) 5 73
1015 55 (379) 65 (448) 5 77
1020 60 (414) 70 (483) 5 80
1021 62 (427) 72 (496) 5 80
1025 65 (448) 75 (517) 5 82
1026 70 (483) 80 (552) 5 85
1030 75 (517) 85 (586) 5 87
1035 80 (552) 90 (621) 5 90
1040 80 (552) 90 (621) 5 90
1340 85 (586) 95 (655) 5 90
1524 80 (552) 90 (621) 5 90
4130 85 (586) 95 (655) 5 90
4140 100 (690) 110 (758) 5 90
DOM Stress-Relieved Tubing
1008 45 (310) 55 (379) 12 68
1009 45 (310) 55 (379) 12 68
1010 45 (310) 55 (379) 12 68
1015 50 (345) 60 (414) 12 72
1020 55 (379) 65 (448) 10 75
1021 58 (400) 68 (469) 10 75
1025 60 (414) 70 (483) 10 77
1026 65 (448) 75 (517) 10 80
1030 70 (483) 80 (552) 10 81
1035 75 (517) 85 (586) 10 85
1040 75 (517) 85 (586) 10 85
1340 80 (552) 90 (621) 10 87
1524 75 (517) 85 (586) 10 85
4130 80 (552) 90 (621) 10 87
4140 95 (655) 105 (724) 10 90

S7. Hydrostatic Test Round Tubing through the tube wall, care being taken to avoid distortion of
S7.1 All tubing will be given a hydrostatic test calculated as the tube while drilling.
follows: S8.2.2 Transverse Tangential Notch—Using a round tool or
2St file with a 1⁄4-in. (6.4-mm) diameter, a notch shall be filed or
P5 D milled tangential to the surface and transverse to the longitu-
dinal axis of the tube. Said notch shall have a depth not
where: exceeding 121⁄2 % of the specified wall thickness of the tube or
P = minimum hydrostatic test pressure, psi or MPa, 0.004 in. (0.102 mm), whichever is greater.
S = allowable fiber stress of 14 000 psi or 96.5 MPa,
t = specified wall thickness, in. or mm, and S8.2.3 Longitudinal Notch—A notch 0.031 in. (0.79 mm) or
D = specified outside diameter, in. or mm. less in width shall be machined in a radial plane parallel to the
S7.2 The minimum hydrostatic test pressue shall be main- tube axis on the outside surface of the tube, to have a depth not
tained for not less than 5 s. exceeding 121⁄2 % of the specified wall thickness of the tube or
0.004 in. (0.102 mm), whichever is greater. The length of the
S8. Nondestructive Electric Test notch shall be compatible with the testing method.
S8.1 Each tube shall be tested with a nondestructive electric S8.3 For ultrasonic testing, the longitudinal calibration ref-
test in accordance with Practice E 213, Practice E 273, Practice erence notches shall be at the option of the producer, any one
E 309, or Practice E 570. It is the intent of this test to reject of the three common notch shapes shown in Practice E 213 or
tubes containing injurious defects. Practice E 273. The depth of notch shall not exceed 121⁄2 % of
S8.2 For eddy-current testing, the calibration tube shall the specified wall thickness of the tube or 0.004 in. (0.102
contain, at the option of the producer, any one of the following mm), whichever is greater. For welded tubing the notch shall
discontinuities to establish a minimum sensitivity level for be placed in the weld, if visible.
rejection. For welded tubing, they shall be placed in the weld S8.4 For flux leakage testing, each of the longitudinal
if visible. calibration notches shall be a straight sided notch not over 121⁄2
S8.2.1 Drilled Hole—A hole not larger than 0.031 in. (0.79 % of the wall thickness in depth and not over 1.0 in. (25 mm)
mm) in diameter shall be drilled radially and completely in length. Both outside diameter and inside diameter notches

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shall be placed in the tube located sufficiently apart to enable without further test providing the imperfection does not en-
separation and identification of the signals. croach on the minimum wall thickness, after due allowance for
S8.5 Tubing producing a signal equal to or greater than the cleanup in mandrel drawn tubes.
calibration defect shall be subject to rejection. The area
producing the signal may be examined. S9. Certification for Government Orders
S8.5.1 Test signals produced by imperfections which cannot S9.1 A producer’s or supplier’s certification shall be fur-
be identified, or produced by cracks or crack-like defects shall nished to the Government that the material was manufactured,
result in rejection of the tube subject to rework and retest. sampled, tested, and inspected in accordance with this speci-
S8.5.2 Test signals produced by imperfections such as those fication and has been found to meet the requirements. This
listed below may be judged as injurious or noninjurious certificate shall include a report of heat analysis (product
depending on visual observation of their severity or the type of analysis when requested in the purchase order), and when
signal they produce on the testing equipment used, or both: specified in the purchase order or contract, a report of test
S8.5.2.1 Dinges, results shall be furnished.
S8.5.2.2 Straightener marks,
S8.5.2.3 Loose inside diameter bead and cutting chips,
S10. Rejection Provisions for Government Orders
S8.5.2.4 Scratches,
S8.5.2.5 Steel die stamps, S10.1 Each length of tubing received from the manufacturer
S8.5.2.6 Chattered flash trim, may be inspected by the purchaser and, if it does not meet the
S8.5.2.7 Stop marks, or requirements of the specification based on the inspection and
S8.5.2.8 Tube reducer ripple. test method as outlined in the specification, the tube may be
S8.5.3 Any imperfection of the above type exceeding 0.004 rejected and the manufacturer shall be notified. Disposition of
in. (0.102 mm) or 121⁄2 % of the specified wall thickness rejected tubing shall be a matter of agreement between the
(whichever is greater) in depth shall be considered injurious. manufacturer and the purchaser.
S8.5.3.1 If the imperfection is judged as injurious, the tubes S10.2 Material that fails in any of the forming operations or
shall be rejected but may be reconditioned and retested in the process of installation and is found to be defective shall
providing the dimensional requirements are met. be set aside and the manufacturer shall be notified for mutual
S8.5.3.2 If the imperfection is explored to the extent that it evaluation of the material’s suitability. Disposition of such
can be identified as noninjurious, the tubes may be accepted material shall be a matter for agreement.

APPENDIX

(Nonmandatory Information)

X1. MEASURING MICROINCH FINISH

X1.1 The procedure for making microinch readings on X1.1.6 The numerical rating shall be the arithmetical aver-
interior surfaces of cold worked tubing (not polished or age microinch of all readings taken. Each reading to be
ground) 1⁄2-in. (12.7-mm) inside diameter and larger is as averaged should be the mean position of the indicator during
follows: the trace; any momentary meter excursions occupying less than
X1.1.1 Measurements on tubing with longitudinal or no 10 % of the total trace should be ignored.
predominant lay should be circumferential on the inside X1.1.7 A deviation in numerical rating in various parts of a
surface of the straight tube, prior to any fabrication, on a plane tube may be expected. Experience to date indicates that a
approximately perpendicular to the tube axis. Measurements variation of about 635 % is normal.
on tubing with circumferential lay should be longitudinal. X1.2 Instruments should meet the specifications given in
X1.1.2 Measurements should be made not less than 1 in. the latest revision of ANSI B 46.1.
(25.4 mm) from the end.
X1.1.3 Measurements should be made at four positions X1.3 Mechanical tracing is preferred. If hand tracing is
approximately 90° apart or over a complete circumference if used, the speed of trace should not vary by more than 620 %
the trace should otherwise overlap. from the required to give the appropriate cutoff. The 0.030-in.
roughness width cutoff should be used.
X1.1.4 The length of trace should be in accordance with the
latest revision of Section 4.5 of ANSI B 46.1 (not less than X1.4 Microinch determinations only refer to roughness of
0.600 in. (15.24 mm) long). areas that do not contain a defect, injurious or otherwise. Such
X1.1.5 A minimum of three such measurements should be defects as seams, slivers, pits, laps, etc., are subject to ordinary
made spaced not less than 1⁄4 in. (6.4 mm) apart along the visual inspection in accordance with applicable specifications
longitudinal axis. or trade customs, and have no relationship to roughness.

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this specification since the last issue,
A 513 – 08, that may impact the use of this specification. (Approved October 1, 2008)

(1) Revised Supplementary Requirement S6.5. (3) Revised Table 4, Table 6, Table 10, Table 11, and Table 12
(2) Revised Supplementary Requirement S7.1 and added new to match the Scope.
S7.2.

Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this specification since the last issue,
A 513 – 07, that may impact the use of this specification. (Approved May 1, 2008)

(1) Revised Table 2 to change the Mn content for steel grade

C-1008 to 0.50 max.

Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this specification since the last issue,
A 513 – 06b, that may impact the use of this specification. (Approved March 1, 2007)

(1) Replaced “mandrel drawn” and “M.D.” with DOM (2) Cleaned up sentence fragments in 12.3.4 and Table 4 notes.
throughout the standard.

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