ASTM B618

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principlesfor the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. Designation: B618/B618M − 14 Standard Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Investment Castings1 This standard is issued under the fixed designation B618/B618M; 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* 2.2 ASTM Standards:2 1.1 This specification covers aluminum-alloy investment B179 Specification for Aluminum Alloys in Ingot and Mol- castings designated as shown in Table 1. ten Forms for Castings from All Casting Processes B275 Practice for Codification of Certain Zinc, Tin and Lead 1.2 This specification is for aluminum-alloy investment Die Castings castings used in general purpose applications. It may not B557 Test Methods for Tension Testing Wrought and Cast address the mechanical properties integrity testing and verifi- Aluminum- and Magnesium-Alloy Products cation required for highly loaded or safety critical applications. B557M Test Methods for Tension Testing Wrought and Cast 1.3 Alloy and temper designations are in accordance with Aluminum- and Magnesium-Alloy Products (Metric) ANSI H35.1/H35.1 (M). The equivalent Unified Numbering B660 Practices for Packaging/Packing of Aluminum and System alloy designations are in accordance with Practice Magnesium Products E527. B881 Terminology Relating to Aluminum- and Magnesium- 1.4 Unless the order specifies the “M” specification Alloy Products designation, the material shall be furnished to the inch-pound B917/B917M Practice for Heat Treatment of Aluminum- units. Alloy Castings from All Processes B985 Practice for Sampling Aluminum Ingots, Billets, Cast- 1.5 For acceptance criteria for inclusion of new aluminum ings and Finished or Semi-Finished Wrought Aluminum and aluminum alloys and their properties in this specification, Products for Compositional Analysis see Annex A1 and Annex A2. D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging 1.6 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch- E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The Determine Conformance with Specifications values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; E34 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Aluminum and therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Aluminum-Base Alloys Combining values from the two systems may result in noncon- E94 Guide for Radiographic Examination formance with the standard. E155 Reference Radiographs for Inspection of Aluminum 1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the and Magnesium Castings safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the E165 Practice for Liquid Penetrant Examination for General responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- Industry priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- E527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys in the bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. Unified Numbering System (UNS) E607 Test Method for Atomic Emission Spectrometric 2. Referenced Documents Analysis Aluminum Alloys by the Point to Plane Tech- nique Nitrogen Atmosphere (Withdrawn 2011)3 2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on the E716 Practices for Sampling and Sample Preparation of date of purchase form a part of this specification to the extent Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys for Determination of referenced herein: Chemical Composition by Spectrochemical Analysis 1 2 This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B07 on Light For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or Metals and Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B07.01 on contact ASTM Customer Service at [email protected]. For Annual Book of ASTM Aluminum Alloy Ingots and Castings. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2014. Published October 2014. Originally the ASTM website. 3 approved in 1977. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as B618/B618M – 11a. The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on DOI: 10.1520/B0618_B0618M-14. www.astm.org. *A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States Copyright by ASTM Int'l (all rights reserved); Tue Sep 26 06:20:14 EDT 2017 1 Downloaded/printed by Orta Dogu Teknik Universitesi (Orta Dogu Teknik Universitesi) pursuant to License Agreement. No further reproductions authorized. 10–0.8 0.... TABLE 1 Chemical Composition Requirements NOTE 1—When single units are shown.10 0.0–7.5 0..0 0. 0.50 0.15 0.05 0.5–7.20–0.5–4.50 0..8–1.3 0.15 remainder 712.0 formerly A712. Titan.. 0. 0. 0.5 0.50 0.15 remainder 707.40 0.5 .25 .0 A03560 6.10 0.05 0.25 . 0..15 remainder C355.....8 0.40–0.0 A04430 4..8 .0 4.25 remainder 771. 0. boron 0.15–0.35 remainder 2 B443.15 0.6 .8–2.35 0.15 remainder B618/B618M − 14 710. D Contains silver 0.0G A07120 0..0.35 0.05 0.4 0.35 1... 0. 0.50 0. rounded to the second decimal before determining the sum.30 0..7 .20 0..05 0. Chro.15 remainder 443.9–1.15 remainder 356.65 0.0 formerly B850.0 A07050 0.05 0.5 0.0 A02040 0. 2....10 0.20 0. .05 0.25 .10 0. No further reproductions authorized.7–1.05 0..0 A02950 0...15 remainder 242.35 0.3 0.2–1.8 0.35 3. 0.15 remainder 319.5 0.15 remainder F 535...6–0.05 0..0 A02010 0.0–2.6 1.10 0.65 0.40–0..0 1..20–0.6–0. 0.6E 0.05 0.35 ..0 A03550 4.0 A13560 6.50 remainder 355..25 .20–0.30 remainder 852.25 6.25 1.15–0... 6.5 0..05 0.45 . 0. 0.5 0. 712..35 0.7 0..5–7... 0.5 1.5–7.7–1.5–7. manganese content shall not be less than one half of the iron content. 0...5–5. 0..003–0.0.3 0.10 .10 0.35 0.40–1..20 5...40–0. 0.0 3... such analysis is not required and may not cover all metallic “Others” elements.7–1..10 0.0 A03280 7.5–6.20–0.0 0...5–10.5 1.50E 0....05 0.5–8...15 remainder 514.7 1. .20 0.4–1.20 0.0 A02420 0..40–0.0–8.25 ..05 0.0 A05200 0.0–4..35–0..0 0. % OtherB Man.05 0. .25 .25–0..30 0.20 .15 0.0 0..15 remainder 705. .0..25 .5 0..50–0.35 0.30 0. C Other Elements—Total shall be the sum of unspecified metallic elements 0.5–6.25 1.. NOTE 3—The following applies to all specified limits in this table: For purposes of acceptance and rejection.30 remainder A ASTM alloy designations are in Practice B275. E If iron exceeds 0. ..0–4.6 0.3–0.0 A33550 4.10 0..2 0.05 0.0 A05140 0.6 0.20 1..5 0.0 . 0.5–4.5 .0 0.05 0.25 . 0.0–1.15–0.0–6.. 0.6 0.0 formerly D712.7 0.55 ..40 .35E 0.. . an observed value or a calculated value obtained from analysis should be rounded off to the nearest unit in the last right-hand place of figures used in expressing the specified limit (Practice E29).0 3.20–0.7–1.0–5.06–0.05 0.0–3.10 remainder 204..7 1.1 0. .20 5.6E 1.05 . Downloaded/printed by NOTE 2—Analysis shall be made for the elements for which limits are shown in this table.5 ..25 1. G 710.25 0.45 %. 0.. 0.5 0.5–6. However....25 ...0. 0.0 A07070 0.7 0.10 0.0 .15 0.0 A05350 0....6 . 6. . . 0.20 0.0 A24430 4...010 % or more.3 0..20 0.40–1.25 0.15 remainder 295. .05 0.0 .10 .5–7.25 .0 formerly A850.6 . . 0..35 1.2–5.20–0.35 0.007 %.3 0.25 ... .3 ..0G A08510 2.20 . B “Others” includes listed elements for which no specific limit is shown as well as unlisted metallic elements.. Should any analysis by the producer or the purchaser establish that an “Others” element exceeds the limit of “Each” or that the aggregate of several “Others” elements exceeds the limit of “Total.25 0. 0.0 A03190 5.05 0. 0. 0.5 1..10–0.5 0.25 .20 .40–0.25 ..2–7. Orta Dogu Teknik Universitesi (Orta Dogu Teknik Universitesi) pursuant to License Agreement. 0.0–1.15 7... .25 . 0.20–0.15 4.0 A08500 0.0 0.. 0.6 0.15–0.. 5..20 remainder 713. F Contains beryllium 0.40 .10 0. 0.05 0.15 remainder Copyright by ASTM Int'l (all rights reserved).15 0.25 .002 % max.15–0. The producer may analyze samples for trace elements not specified in the specification..45 .0 %.50 0.10 0. 0. these indicate the maximum amounts permitted.8 0. 0.0 A07130 0.10 .10–0. .15 0..50 remainder 328. Mag.20 5...10 0. 0.50 0..20 .6 1....10 0.35 0.50 0.35 0.05 0.6 0. 0. 851..05 0.0G A07100 0... Alloy Composition..0 0.7–2...20 0. Tue Sep 26 06:20:14 EDT 2017 A356. 0.6 0.15 9.. Elements ANSIA UNS Silicon Iron Copper Nickel Zinc Tin Aluminum ganese nesium mium ium Each TotalC D 201.0G A08520 0. 0.0 0.8 0...0 0.15 0.0 0..15 remainder 520.05 0.15 0.0 0..... 4. 0. 0.15 0.25 ..25 .7–3. .35 ...0–5.35 4. 0.50 0.35 0..9 ..5–5.. 0.0 0.” the material shall be considered nonconforming. 852.0 A07710 0.8 0.30 remainder 851.15 remainder 850.. .5–7.10 0.25 0.25 .03 .. 0.7–2. 2.sae.7 Whether surface requirements shall be checked S9074-AR-GIB-010/278 Requirements for Fabrication against observational standards where such standards are Welding and Inspection. forming to the requirements of Specification B179 or produc- 6 Available from Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).3 and MIL-STD-276 Impregnation of Porous Nonferrous Metal 11. Emission Spectral Analysis 4.1/H35.0.1.1. and Temper Designation Systems for Aluminum 707.1 Unless otherwise specified. Do not mix units. 2. 6.12 Whether Practices B660 apply and.2.5 Whether repairs are permissible (16. the producer then filling the resulting cavity with molten metal and allowing shall be responsible for the performance of all inspection and it to solidify. Fed. if so.mil.1 This specification designation (which includes the any of the inspections and tests set forth in this specification number.1 Responsibility for Inspection and Tests—Unless other- after which the pattern is removed through the use of heat. specify Specification B618 and material conforms to prescribed requirements. Tue Sep 26 06:20:14 EDT 2017 3 Downloaded/printed by Orta Dogu Teknik Universitesi (Orta Dogu Teknik Universitesi) pursuant to License Agreement.. the producer may use his own or any other suitable facilities for the performance of the inspec- 4. Fed. and 3.6): by the purchaser.5 The quantity in either pieces or pounds [kilograms]. 712.be. Terminology 4. or both may be H35.2. 2. DODSSP. Std.11 Whether foundry control is required (Section 9). Brussels. shall include the following information when required by the num Castings purchaser: IEEE/ASTM SI 10 Standard for Use of the International 4.1).2 Whether castings. packaging. Washington. test requirements specified herein.2.5 Federal Standard: dance with AMS 2771 (Section 15). No further reproductions authorized.2. and Casting Inspection and established (19. http://www. The purchaser shall have the right to perform 4.2. Except as otherwise speci- 4. 6.1 The responsibility of furnishing castings that can be laid 4.3 Temper (Section 10 and Table 2 [Table 3]).1.2.2 Additionally. CEN EN 14242 Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys— the radiographic grade of casting required (19. only aluminum alloy con- Section D. Additions of small amounts of modifiers Stassart.0.1 Definitions—Refer to Terminology B881 for definitions 4. and 713.1).9 Whether radiographic inspection is required and.cenorm. Belgium. Ordering Information fied in the contract or order.. 2. Chemical Analysis—Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical 4.1). n—a metal object produced by surrounding (investing) an expendable pattern (usually wax or 5. 7 conforming to Specification B179) shall be used in the remelt- Available from Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). equipment is furnished by the purchaser. and wise specified in the contract or purchase order. the year.dodssp. shall rest with the producer.. Philadelphia.6 Whether inspection is required at the producer’s AMS 2771 Heat Treatment of Aluminum Alloy Castings works (18.daps.1 investment casting.8 Other Standards:8 4. 3.3 ANSI Standard:4 4. Piping. No.1. http://www.3).org.2. Materials and Manufacture 4. .org.2. VA 22209.2. No. 5 Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk. DC 20376. if applicable). as shown on the blueprints or 4 Available from Aluminum Association.2. 4. 4. Castings 4.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard: (23.0 (10. B618/B618M − 14 E1251 Test Method for Analysis of Aluminum and Alumi. if so. and the revision letter.1. Repair for Machinery. http://www. http://www.1). except where pattern Arlington. Copyright by ASTM Int'l (all rights reserved). Suite 600.navy. http:// www.10 Whether certification is required (21.4 and 1. 4... 2.7 NAVSEA Standard:7 4. orders for material to this specification E2422 Digital Reference Images for Inspection of Alumi.8 Whether liquid penetrant inspection is required (19. and Pressure Vessels 4. 6. 1525 Wilson Blvd.13 Whether marking in accordance with of product terms used in this specification. 2. Warrendale. 700 Robbins Ave. test specimens.mil.0.4 Applicable drawing or part number. Bldg.1 (M)-2006 American National Standard Alloy supplied in the artificially aged − T5 temper for alloys 705.1 Whether chemical analysis and tensile property re- System of Units (SI): The Modern Metric System ports are required (Table 1 and Table 2 [Table 3]).2). num Alloys by Spark Atomic Emission Spectrometry 4. Std. where such inspections are deemed necessary to confirm that NOTE 1—For inch-pound application.4 Whether heat treatment is to be performed in accor- 2. PA 15096-0001.1 Orders for material under this specification shall include tion and test requirements specified herein. B-1050. the levels of preservation.2. unless disapproved the following information (1.aluminum. 123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)5 4. Responsibility for Quality Assurance plastic) with a refractory slurry that sets at room temperature. 3. and packing required (23. 1333 Isaac Hull ing furnace from which molten metal is taken for pouring Ave. and grain refining elements or alloys are permitted.4 Military Standards:5 4.3 Whether test specimens cut from castings are required MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage in addition to or instead of separately cast specimens (10.6 AMS Standard:6 4.2. for metric application specify Specification B618M.4 and Table 4). or MIL-STD 129 applies 3. Inc. and out and machined to the finished dimensions within the permissible variations specified.2.3). 5.2 Alloy (Section 7 and Table 1). SE. drawings.1.3). 8 Available from European Committee for Standardization (CEN).navsea. 123. 36 Rue de directly into castings.2). Practice D3951. 400 Commonwealth er’s foundry scrap (identified as being made from alloy Dr. PA 19111-5098. 0 3.0 25.0 18.0 20.0 18.0 A07070 T1G 33. F Formerly designated 222.0 A03190 F 23.0 3.0. H Artificially aged in accordance with Practice B917/B917M.0 3. both in accordance with the rounding method of Practice E29.0 .0 formerly D712. or 4× Brinell Hard- Temper Strength.0I 1.0 formerly A712.0 50.0 28. aging.0 1.0 85 T52 36.0 .0 25. If the producer has determined the composition of the material during casting..0 38. min. they shall not be 7.0 22.0 65 707.0 65 E T71 30.0 1.0.0 6. each value for tensile strength and yield strength shall be rounded to the nearest 0.0 5.0 70 E E T7 31.0 45 852. C For information only.0 A07710 T5 42. E607. or conform to Table 1 prior to pouring any castings.0 2. .1.0 2.0 14.0 13.0 3.0.5 100 T51 32.0 formerly B850.0 20.0 18. 851..0 A13560 T6 34.0 24.0 A04430 F 17. 204.5 80 328.0 2.0 1.2 Pure materials.. 712.0 50 520.0 A05200 T4 42.0-T2 and 242.5 80 443. B618/B618M − 14 TABLE 2 Tensile RequirementsA (Inch-Pound Units) NOTE 1—For purposes of determining conformance with this specification.0 16.0 40 514. or stress relieving.0 75 771.1/H35.0 7. E E T6 30.0 85 T7 37. 6.0.0 6.0 A07130 T1G and T5H 32.0 20.0 70 705.0 A02040 T4 45.0 70 319.0 45 851.2 % offset) diameter.0 40 B443.1 The product shall conform to the chemical composition 7.0J A08510 T5 17. or E1251.0 90 T71 48. ksi min.0 3.0 27. I Yield strength to be determined only when specified in the contract or purchase order.0I 2.0 17.0 6. and master alloys by the producer by taking samples at the time castings are may be used to make alloys conforming to this specification.0 A02420 OF 23. Alloy Elongation in Typical Tensile Yield Strength B 2 in. Conformance shall be determined tion shall be taken to represent the following: Copyright by ASTM Int'l (all rights reserved).1 ksi and each value for elongation shall be rounded to the nearest 0.1. poured in accordance with Practices E716 and analyzed in provided chemical analysis can be taken and adjusted to accordance with Test Methods E34.0 75 E T51 23.0 A03280 F 25.0 50. 852.0 30.0 60 T6 34.0 20.0 80 355.0 .0 22. E 356.0 80 E T51 25. E Not required.0I 4.0 45. ness.0 60 A356.0 80 710.0 9.0J A08520 T5 24.0 95 T7 29.0 105 295.0 A05350 F 35.0 A07050 T1G and T5H 30.0 75 712.0 A08500 T5 16.0 3.0-T21.0 3. Tue Sep 26 06:20:14 EDT 2017 4 Downloaded/printed by Orta Dogu Teknik Universitesi (Orta Dogu Teknik Universitesi) pursuant to License Agreement.0 60 T71 25.0 A24430 F 17.0 75 535. G Aged 21 days at room temperature.0I 5.0 5.0J A07100 T1G 32.0 22.0 60 T6 32.5 .0 30.0 2.0 13..0 115 242. 10 mm 201. formerly A850.5 70 T6 31.0 1.0 20. D ASTM alloy designations are in Practice B275.0 3. (0.0 12.1 (M) for description of tempers.0 A03550 T6 32. EN 14242 (ICP method).0 9.0 A05140 F 22.0 35.0 3.C 500 ANSID UNS ksi min. J 710.0 A02950 T4 29.0 21.0 120 E 850..0 1. 7..0 2.0 E 60 A If agreed upon by the producer and the purchaser. B Refer to ANSI H35. % kgf. T7 60.0 75 C355.0J A07120 T1G and T5H 34.5 %.0 A33550 T6 36.0 75 713.0 6.0 1. Chemical Composition required to sample and analyze the finished product.0.0 3..0 A03560 F 19.0 16. not required for acceptance.0 55 T6 30.0 28.0 5.0 E 3.1 A sample for the determination of chemical composi- limits prescribed in Table 1.0 A02010 T6 60. recycled materials.0 22.5 85 T6 42..0 20.0 E E 70 E T61 32.0 75 B T62 36. No further reproductions authorized. other mechanical properties may be obtained by other heat treatments such as annealing.0 18. 0. D For explanation of SI unit ” Mpa” see Appendix X2. I Aged 21 days at room temperature.0.0 50 520.0 A03280 F 170 95 1.B NOTE 1—For purposes of determining conformance with this specification. or stress relieving.. aging.ness.0 A07130 T1I and T5J 220 150 3.. 7. Metric Edition” (Tan Sheets) Appendix A. formerly A850.0-T21.0.0 A07050 T1 and T5J I 205 115K 4.0 A02420 OH 160 G G 70 G T61 220 140 105 295. K Yield strength to be determined only when specified in the contract or purchase order.0 formerly D712. 852. T7 415 345 3.0 85 T7 255 205K 1. MPa ANSIF UNS 201.0 60 A356.0 A03550 T6 220 140 2.5 80 328.5 80 443.0 A02040 T4 310 195 5.0 A05200 T4 290 150 10.0 45 852.0 70 G G T7 215 75 G T51 160 110 60 T71 170 125 3.0 A02010 T6 415 345 4. not required for acceptance.0 70 319.0 40 514.0 120 G 850.0 75 713.5 70 T6 215 140 1. MPaD (0.0L A07100 T1I 220 140 2.1.2 % offset) 5D.0 A33550 T6 250 170 2.0L A08510 T5 115 G 3.1/H35..1.. Alloy TemperC Tensile Strength. .0 . furnace and using only one melt charge.0 A02950 T4 200 90 5.0 75 712. other mechanical properties may be obtained by other heat treatments such as annealing.E min.5 %. G G T6 205 115 242.0 80 G T51 170 125 65 G T71 205 150 75 C355.0 40 B443.0 A07070 T1I 230 150K 2. B Guidelines for metric conversion from the “Tempers for Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys.0 65 707.0 A05350 F 240 125 8.0 A08500 T5 110 4. B618/B618M − 14 TABLE 3 Tensile Requirements (SI Units) [Metric]A. E For information only.0L A07120 T1I and T5J 235 170K 4.0 55 T6 205 140 3.0 .0 70 705.0 90 T71 330 310 2. min.0 80 710. were used to convert the tensile and yield values to SI units.1.0.0.2 Castings poured continuously from one furnace for 7.. 10 mm min.0 80 355.0-T2 and 242. A master heat is defined as all the metal of a single sample castings for the determination of chemical composition Copyright by ASTM Int'l (all rights reserved).4 C Refer to ANSI H35. % 500 kgf.0 45 851. J Artificially aged in accordance with Practice B917/B917M.0 A07710 T5 290 260 1.0 formerly A712.0 .1 (M)-2006 for description of tempers. L 710.5 100 T51 220 185 3. G Not required. Tue Sep 26 06:20:14 EDT 2017 5 Downloaded/printed by Orta Dogu Teknik Universitesi (Orta Dogu Teknik Universitesi) pursuant to License Agreement. H Formerly designated 222. 7..0 A04430 F 115 50 3.2 If it becomes necessary to analyze castings for confor- not more than eight consecutive hours from a single master mance to chemical composition limits. the method used to heat. 851. each value for tensile strength and yield strength shall be rounded to the nearest 1 MPa and each value for elongation shall be rounded to the nearest 0.0 formerly B850.1.1 Not more than 500 lb [225 kg] of clean castings furnace charge without subsequent additions after chemical (gates and risers removed) or a single casting poured from one composition has been determined.0 A13560 T6 235 165 3. 712.0 75 G T62 250 195 95 T7 200 110 3.0 A03190 F 160 90 1. No further reproductions authorized.0 A24430 F 115 40 3. both in accordance with the rounding method of Practice E29.0 A05140 F 150 60 5.0 60 T6 220 140 3.0 A03560 F 130 2..0 75 535.0 85 T52 250 205 1. G 356. 204..5 85 T6 290 240 5. F ASTM alloy designations are in Practice B275. Yield Strength Elongation in Typical Brinell Hard.0 75 771.5 .0L A08520 T5 165 125 G 60 A If agreed upon by the producer and the purchaser.0 60 T6 235 145 1. . 10. the castings may be supplied in the T5 artificially aged temper. 8 of Test Methods B557 ties until the gating.0. not to exceed drawing tolerance A Not available.2 none 1 1 2 2 4 3 Foreign material (less dense material) 3. The measurement of elongation is not required for may be used to make alloys conforming to this specification. If no of the purchaser that the change does not adversely affect the locations are designated. shown in Practice B917/B917M shall be employed unless other forming to the requirements of Specification B179 or produc. Tue Sep 26 06:20:14 EDT 2017 6 Downloaded/printed by Orta Dogu Teknik Universitesi (Orta Dogu Teknik Universitesi) pursuant to License Agreement.1 The tension test specimens shall be cast to size in foundry control approved by the purchaser. 712.500-in. the production method shall not be tension test specimens shall be cut from the locations desig- significantly changed without demonstrating to the satisfaction nated on the drawing unless otherwise negotiated. Analysis shall be 10. less than 25 % of the elongation values specified in Table 2 8. Foundry Control—Castings Produced for Governmental or Military Agencies. only aluminum alloy con. no tensile tests shall be specified nor tensile require- ments be met on specimens cut from castings. test specimens cut from castings if 25 % of the specified provided chemical analysis can be performed and the compo. ⁄ 14 34 ⁄ ⁄ 14 ⁄ 34 ⁄ 14 ⁄ 34 ⁄ 14 ⁄ 34 Gas holes 1. and ing furnace from which molten metal is taken for pouring elongation values of specimens cut from castings shall be not directly into castings. diameter specimen shown in Fig.0. agreement of the producer and purchaser. pouring. Foundry control refractory molds of the same material as used for the castings shall consist of examination of castings by radiographic or in accordance with the dimensions of the 0. one or more specimens shall be taken quality of the castings.0 are performed in accordance with Practices E716.1. No further reproductions authorized. Test Methods most frequently used in the T1 naturally aged temper. They shall not be machined prior to test except to been established to produce castings meeting the quality adapt the grip ends in such a manner as to assure axial loading. following: Copyright by ASTM Int'l (all rights reserved). Material Requirements—Castings Produced for the purchaser may also agree to base the acceptance of castings Governmental and Military Agencies on artificially aged test bars.. 9. Additions of small amounts of modifiers less than 75 % of the tensile and yield strength values and not and grain refining elements or alloys are permitted..3 When specified. Minor changes in pouring temperature to include locations having significant variation in cast of 650°F [628°C] from the established nominal temperature thickness. yield strength. none none none none Cold shuts .5-mm] diameter specimens shown in 10..2 none none none none Cracks . or EN 14242 (ICP method). If grade D quality castings as described in Table 4 are pouring any castings. The conditions of artificial aging 8. and 713. except that specimens shall not be taken from areas are permissible.. er’s foundry scrap (identified as being made from alloy conforming to Specification B179) shall be used in the remelt..0. the tensile strength.1 The separately cast tension test specimens representing smaller size proportional to the standard specimen. minimum elongation value published in Table 2 is 0. B618/B618M − 14 TABLE 4 Discontinuity-Level Requirements for Aluminum Castings in Accordance with Film Reference Radiographs E155 or Digital Reference Radiographs E2422 Grade A Grade B Grade C Grade D Discontinuity Radiograph Section Thickness.1 none 1 1 2 2 5 5 Gas porosity (round) 1. or E1251.2 Although alloys 705. not to exceed drawing tolerance Core shift . [6-mm] other approved methods for determining internal discontinui. Use 1⁄4-in. When foundry practices have 11. been so established.5 % or sition of the melt adjusted to conform to Table 1 prior to less. shall be in accordance with Practice B985. [12. [6-mm] for all section thicknesses. The producer and 8. and master alloys [Table 3].12 none 1 1 2 1 4 3 Segregation 3.1 When specified. E607.250-in. standards furnished by the purchaser or agreed upon between the purchaser and the producer... Test Specimens 9.. directly under risers. Tensile Requirements Fig. by E34. castings shall be produced under 11. or Both 11. 707.1 none 1 1 2 3 Shrinkage porosity or sponge 2.2 When properties of castings are to be determined. 8 of Test Methods B557 [B557M] or a round specimen of 10.1 Unless otherwise specified. conditions are accepted by mutual consent. in.11 none 1 1 2 2 4 4 Foreign material (more dense material) 3.22 none 1 1 3 4 5 5 A A Shrinkage cavity 2. The tension test specimens shall be the standard 0. none none none none Surface irregularity . In no case the castings shall meet the mechanical properties prescribed in shall the dimensions of the smallest specimen be less than the Table 2. specified. recycled materials. and other foundry practices have [B557M].21 none 1 1 3 3 7 7 Gas porosity (elongated) 1.1 Pure materials. 5 All welds shall be free of cracks.2 All welding shall be done by qualified welders in not more than eight consecutive hours from a single master approved by the purchaser. piping E34).7 Naval Shipboard Applications—Repair welding of made in accordance with suitable chemical (Test Methods castings used in Naval shipboard pressure vessels. in. mm accordance with Practice B917/B917M.1 Castings may be repaired only by processes approved 11.1. impregnation.4 Unless otherwise specified. Width of reduced section. Length of reduced section. cracks.1 Welding: producer. 0. Other methods may be used only when no published requirements for repair of castings specified in NAVSEA ASTM method is available. or spectrochemical (Test Methods E607 and E1251). a rectangular specimen may be used the purchaser. contract or order. 11⁄4 [32 mm] Radius of fillet.250 [6 mm] Length of reduced section. Workmanship and Finish Overall length. in. and other injurious With plain cylindrical ends 4 [100 mm] defects except as designated and agreed upon as acceptable by When necessary. after heat treatment. the specimens representing such welding. In case of dispute. that is. 12. proportional to that shown for the 0. 1⁄4 [6 mm] with AMS 2771. the test specimens shall be taken from the castings agreed upon. 3⁄16 [5 mm] Diameter of end section.1. and so castings shall be heat treated with the castings they represent.1. it may be discarded. Limitations on the extent and frequently of such repairs. 0.1.1. The outer circle of the symbol conform to the requirements as to mechanical properties shall be not larger than 1⁄4 in. Overall length. soldering. except that small arc welds may be performed without shown on the drawing or as specified in the purchase order. in. shrinks. 17.1 Unless otherwise agreed upon by the purchaser and 17.500-in. mm 13. If castings are to be heat treated and tests are to be made on the and methods of inspection of repaired areas should also be castings. forth. 3⁄8 [10 mm] 14. representative of the castings may be retested in accordance 17. 17.3 If any test specimen shows defective machining or 17. peening. 12. 11⁄4 [32 mm] 15. been completed. two tension test specimens shall be separately cast 17. B618/B618M − 14 In. 13.1 The determination of chemical composition shall be 17.5-mm] wide specimen in Fig. in. No further reproductions authorized.2 The tensile properties shall be determined in accor- Diameter of reduced section.2 When tensile properties of castings are to be condition. the methods of Technical Publication S9074-AR-GIB-010/278. specimens are to be used. subsequent heat treatment upon approval of the purchaser. 6 of Test Methods B557 [B557M].1. heat. in.: With shouldered ends 23⁄8 [60 mm] 14.1.2 The castings poured continuously from one furnace 17.6 Welded castings shall be marked with a symbol of with the replacement tests and retest provisions of Test three concentric circles with a letter or number designating the Methods B557 [B557M]. [6 mm] in outside diameter. Tue Sep 26 06:20:14 EDT 2017 7 Downloaded/printed by Orta Dogu Teknik Universitesi (Orta Dogu Teknik Universitesi) pursuant to License Agreement. in which case the purchaser and the repaired by welding shall have the welded areas examined producer shall agree upon the selection of another specimen in radiographically after all reworking and heat treatment have its stead. [12. 4 [100 mm] The specified elongation values shall not apply to tests of 16. but in no 15. 16. they shall be heat treated to the required temper after determined.1 Heat treatment of castings shall be performed in In. blending. Test Methods to submission for final inspection. Heat Treatment case shall its dimensions be less than the following: 15. Repair of Castings rectangular specimens. 17. Number of Tests and Retests and Military Agencies 12. in. in. it purchaser.1.2 Impregnation—When impregnation is permitted. castings that have been flaws. heat treatment shall be in accordance Radius of fillet.1. 12. or as are required by the one furnace and using only one melt change. and the results of retests shall welder adjacent to the symbol. shall be to correct general seepage leaks only and shall not be Copyright by ASTM Int'l (all rights reserved). . the test bars as the parent material. it shall be done by and tested to represent the following: methods suitable for the particular alloy. lack of fusion and meet the same quality requirements requirements prescribed in Table 2 [Table 3].3 When castings are to be supplied in the heat-treated 12. in.1 Not more than 500 lb [225 kg] of clean castings shall be in accordance with such specifications as are refer- (gates and risers removed) or a single casting poured from the enced on the applicable drawings.1 When welding is permitted.3 If the castings are to be heat treated and separately cast and agreed upon by the producer and purchaser.1 The finished castings shall be uniform in composition With threaded ends 3 [75 mm] and free of blowholes.4 If the results of the tension tests do not conform to the porosity. in. systems and machinery shall be performed in accordance with methods. All specified in Table 2 [Table 3]. welded areas shall be encircled with a ring of white paint prior 13. the number of castings to be tested shall be as welding. Repairing of Castings—Produced for Governmental 12. excess gas. Welding methods 12. analysis shall be agreed upon between the producer and 17.250 [6 mm] dance with Test Methods B557 [B557M].2 When specified. and the required the furnace during a 4 h period. furnish to the purchaser casting at the producer’s works. 19. No further reproductions authorized. . and each 19.1.3 Liquid Penetrant Inspection: furnace charge. The location 19. Marking. be at E2422. Peening will not be permitted to repair cracks.1. inspection.2 If the purchaser elects to have inspection made at the producer’s works. producer’s works. 19. the lot shall consist of all castings from the same melt or heat which have been heat treated in the same 19. or if heat treated in a continuous furnace.4. 22.2 Acceptance standards for discontinuities shall be ing repairs as specified in 17. liquid penetrant inspection shall be castings from the same melt or heat that are discharged from in accordance with Test Method E165. unless otherwise agreed upon.6. sensitivity shall be specified. Foundry Inspection and when applicable capital letters. including size and frequency per unit area and with a waterproof marking fluid. the drawing/part number shall be placed in a location observational standards representing both acceptable and un. provided they are such as to ensure Copyright by ASTM Int'l (all rights reserved).1 Radiographic inspection shall be in accordance with 23. snagging projec. reasonable time after receipt by the producer of the rejection notification. the producers discretion. and so forth. 19. all 19.2 If the purchaser elects to have inspection made at the requirements.1 Identification—Unless otherwise specified. 22. and shall be replaced by the producer.1 Castings that show unacceptable defects revealed by either hot or cold and shall be performed by methods which are operations subsequent to acceptance and within an agreed time acceptable to the purchaser. and orientation of radiographs correct localized minor seepage leaks and small surface imper.4. or to disclose subsurface voids for purpose of agreed upon by the producer and purchaser. When the location is not specified on the be checked visually. 22. it shall be so stated in the a certificate stating that each lot has been sampled. each cast- sarily with the operation of the works. Peened castings shall be marked may be rejected. may applicable drawing.4 Radiographic Inspection: 23. It is advisable to have agreed upon drawing. Certification 18. Any modifications of this Unless otherwise authorized by the purchaser. the producer shall afford the inspector all reasonable facilities to satisfy him that the material is being 22. inspection shall be so conducted as not to interfere unneces. or other similar major defects.1 Lot Identification—When practicable. The marking shall consist of raised Arabic numerals. Rejection and Rehearing shuts. Packaging.1 When specified.4.2 When agreed upon between the manufacturer and package shall contain only castings of the same configuration purchaser digital radiographic inspection shall be in accor. All tests and Produced for Government and Military Agencies inspection shall be so conducted as not to interfere unneces. protection during normal handling and transportation.1 The material shall be packaged to provide adequate Guide E94 and Reference Radiographs E155. 20. mutually agreeable to the purchaser and producer.4. requirements selected from Table 4. Tue Sep 26 06:20:14 EDT 2017 8 Downloaded/printed by Orta Dogu Teknik Universitesi (Orta Dogu Teknik Universitesi) pursuant to License Agreement.3 Repair Markings—All identification markings indicat- 19. 18.2 Lot—A lot shall consist of all of the cleaned castings reasonable facilities to satisfy him that the material is being poured from the same heat or melt when subsequent heat furnished in accordance with this specification. it shall be to 19. 17. Identification and Repair Marking—Castings furnished in accordance with this specification. and has met the 18. the producer may make only. defects due to careless handling. Source Inspection 21. each casting shall also be marked with the melt of inspection lot number. [6 mm] high. acceptable material.2.1 If the purchaser desires to make an inspection of the 21. cast integral. and 17.1 Requirements such as surface finish. heat treatment.3. and shall not result in dimensions outside the tolerances claim for rehearing as the basis of arbitration within a shown on the applicable drawing. castings which table and the frequency per unit area and location should also have been impregnated shall be marked “IMP.3 Peening—When peening is permitted. the producer shall afford the inspector all 22. inspected in accordance with this specification. 22. B618/B618M − 14 used to correct poor foundry technique or significant porosity. 19.2. cold 20. of the identification marking shall be as specified on the tions where gates and risers were removed.3. tested. The type of packaging and gross dance with Guide E94 and Digital Reference Radiographs weight of containers shall.4 Blending—Blending with suitable grinders or other on chemical composition and mechanical properties specified tools will be permitted for the removal of surface imperfections in Sections 7 and 10. with Maltese cross approximately 1⁄4 in. ing shall be marked with the applicable drawing or part number.” be agreed upon.4 The number. Peening may be accomplished 20. and contract or order. and the number of castings radiographically inspected shall be fections only. All tests and treatment is not required.1 The producer shall. film size. and Shipping 19. shrinks. location. unless otherwise agreed upon.3 shall be made agreed upon. 17.1 When the castings consist of alloys which require sarily with the operation of the works. respectively.2 In the case of dissatisfaction regarding rejections based 17.3 Radiographic acceptance shall be in accordance with It shall be accomplished in accordance with MIL-STD-276. on request. misruns. XX) A2.2 If it is documented that the Aluminum Association 0. . drawing number. levels shall be specified in the contract or order. No further reproductions authorized. Keywords castings shall be preserved. investment casting ANNEXES (Mandatory Information) A1.1 (M). 123 or Practice D3951 for civil agencies and MIL-STD- tion number.30 through 0. refer to “Statistical Aspects of Me- confidence.1—Additional specified elements having limits are inserted in other aluminum or aluminum alloy already in this specifica. No.001 % 0.1).2. an Unalloyed aluminum made by a refining process 0.00 % minimum aluminum must be expressed as 0. significantly different from that of any NOTE A2.10 through 0.1 (M). ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA FOR INCLUSION OF NEW ALUMINUM AND ALUMINUM ALLOYS IN THIS SPECIFI- CATION A2. For the products described. are expressed to the following decimal places: Less than 0.XX A2.02. and the 129 for military agencies. in the judgment of the respon.0XX alternative procedure and the criteria for acceptance shall be as Alloys and unalloyed aluminum not made by a refining follows: process 0.0X 0.2 of at least 100 data from standard production material with no A2. Unalloyed aluminum contains a minimum of alloy shall be registered in accordance with ANSI H35. an alloying element is any NOTE A2.10 % could not or would not register a given composition. sible subcommittee. gross and net weights. For obtained from all standard material meets the limit with 95 % informational purposes.000X A2.01 to but less than 0. Marking for 23. Magnesium. Other Elements. tion.55 % as utilize the same designation system as described in ANSI 0. Manganese. X. mechanical property chanical Property Assurance” in the Related Material section of limits for the respective size ranges are based on the analyses the Annual Book of ASTM Standards. Total.1/H35. 24. 24.XX or 1.1 aluminum.1 Prior to acceptance for inclusion in this specification.2. Each. Std. 23. name of the producer. All tests are performed in evaluation of the data indicates that 99 % of the population accordance with the appropriate ASTM test methods. Nickel. or are specified in footnotes.2 The aluminum or aluminum alloy has been offered for sale in commercial quantities within the prior twelve A2.3 When specified in the contract or purchase order.2. quantity.55 % 0.2). BASIS FOR INCLUSION OF PROPERTY LIMITS A1. Titanium (Note A2.6 Standard limits for alloying elements and impurities procedures for registration.2.X. purchase order number. Other Elements. Zinc.X5) Over 0. Vol 02. packaged. ties are expressed in the following sequence: Silicon. Iron.3 The complete chemical composition limits are sub.4 The composition is.00 % aluminum. H35.01 % 0.5 For codification purposes.1/ 99. A2.2.X. alphabetical order of their chemical symbols between Titanium and Zinc. Copper.X0 or 0. B618/B618M − 14 acceptance by common or other carriers for safe transportation dance with the requirements of Practices B660. The applicable at the lowest rate to the delivery point.2. Tue Sep 26 06:20:14 EDT 2017 9 Downloaded/printed by Orta Dogu Teknik Universitesi (Orta Dogu Teknik Universitesi) pursuant to License Agreement. element intentionally added for any purpose other than grain Copyright by ASTM Int'l (all rights reserved). Chromium.2—Aluminum is specified as minimum for unalloyed alumi- num and as a remainder for aluminum alloys.55 % 0.1 The designation submitted for inclusion does not (It is customary to express limits of 0.2. and H35. (Except that combined Si + Fe limits for 99. alloy and temper. specifica. and packed in accor. refinement and for which minimum and maximum limits are the composition of wrought or cast aluminum or aluminum specified.7 Standard limits for alloying elements and impuri- months to at least three identifiable users.2 Each package or container shall be marked with the shipment of such material shall be in accordance with Fed. A2. mitted.001 to but less than 0. Aluminum (Note A2. The Aluminum Association4 holds the Secretariat of ANSI H35 Committee and administers the criteria and A2.1 Limits are established at a level at which a statistical more than ten data from a given lot. A designation not in conflict with other so forth designation systems or a trade name is acceptable.00X 0. A2. 5 indicates poorest of group.Treated sionF ance)J (Protec.0 A03550 5⁄32 1015–1150 1 1 1 1 yes 3 3 3 1 4 2 2 2 no [13] [546–621] C355.0 A05350 1⁄10 1020-1165 2 5 4 5 yes 1 1 1 4 1 1 5 no [8] [549-629] 705.0 A07710 3⁄16 1120–1190 5 3 4 4 yes 2 1 1 3 2 2 5 4 yes P 850. Electro. C Ability of alloy to withstand contraction stresses while cooling through hot-short or brittle-temperature range.0Q A08510 5⁄32 440–1165 4 4 5 4 aged 3 1 1 5 4 5 P 5 no [13] [227-629] only 852. pouring temperatures will be higher. Shrinkage requirements will vary with intricacy of design and dimensions. Resis. ingG Temper.0 A05200 5⁄32 840-1120 3 4 3 4 no 1 2 2 4 2 1 3 4 no [13] [449-604] P 535.1 are approximate and are supplied for general information only.mally tance to Polish.0Q A08520 5⁄32 400–1175 5 5 5 5 aged 3 1 1 5 4 5 P 5 no [13] [204-635] only A Allowances for average castings. B618/B618M − 14 APPENDIXES (Nonmandatory Information) X1.ing Range. . Coating for ance. cation Nor. °FB Crack.tance Ma. D Ability of liquid alloy to flow readily in mold and fill thin sections. Approxi. Copyright by ASTM Int'l (all rights reserved).0 A05140 5⁄32 1110–1185 4 5 5 5 no 1 1 1 5 1 1 2 4 no [13] [599-640] 520. B Temperatures of solidus and liquidus are indicated. TABLE X1. Strength Suita- Pres. ing (Ap. to Hot chin.0Q A07100 3⁄16 1105-1195 5 3 4 4 yes 2 1 1 3 2 2 5 4 yes 712. ingH platingI pear.0 A7070 3⁄16 1085-1165 5 3 4 4 aged 2 1 1 3 2 2 5 4 yes [16] [585-629] only 710. ft A [°C] ing E atureL ingM [mm/m] ency tion)K 201. Suita- age mate Melt.0 A07130 3⁄16 1100–1185 5 3 4 4 aged 2 1 1 2 2 3 5 4 yes [16] [593-641] only 771. BrazingN in. E Decrease in volume accompanying freezing of alloy and measure of amount of compensating feed metal required in form of risers.0 A13560 5⁄32 1035–1135 1 1 1 1 yes 2 4 5 2 4 2 3 2 no [13] [557-621] 443.0 A33560 5⁄32 1035–1135 1 1 1 1 yes 2 4 5 2 4 2 3 2 no [13] [557-613] A356.0 A33550 5⁄32 1015–1150 1 1 1 1 yes 3 3 3 1 4 2 2 2 no [13] [546–621] 356. ide bility Allow.0Q A07120 [16] [596-646] 5 3 4 4 aged 2 1 1 2 2 3 5 4 yes 3⁄16 1110-1185 only [16] [599-641] 713.Shrink. Anodiz.0 A03190 5⁄32 950–1125 2 2 2 2 yes 3 3 4 2 4 3 3 2 no [13] [510-607] 328. at El. bility sure Fluid. Pattern Solidifi. ALLOY PROPERTIES AND CHARACTERISTICS X1.0 A02950 5⁄32 970–1190 4 4 3 3 yes 3 2 2 1 2 3 3 3 no [13] [521-643] 319.0 A02010 5⁄32 1050–1200 4 3 3 4 yes 4 1 1 1 2 2 1 4 no [13] [566-649] 204. No further reproductions authorized.0 A24430 5⁄32 1065–1170 1 1 1 1 no 2 5 5 2 5 2 4 1 ltd [13] [574-632] 514.0 A02040 5⁄32 985–1200 4 3 3 4 yes 4 1 2 1 3 4 1 4 no [13] [529-649] 242.ityD age Heat Corro. Chemi- Alloy Shrink.0 A07050 5⁄32 1105-1180 3 5 5 5 no 1 1 1 5 1 1 3 4 no [13] [596-638] 707.0 A04430 5⁄32 1065–1170 1 1 1 1 no 3 5 5 2 5 2 4 1 ltd [13] [574-632] 5⁄32 1065–1170 1 1 1 1 no 3 5 5 2 5 2 4 1 ltd [13] [574-632] B443.0 A08500 [16] [604-643] 5 5 5 5 aged 3 1 1 5 4 5 5 no 5⁄32 435–1200 only [13] [224-649] 851. Weld- ANSIO UNS C ness Tend.0 A02420 5⁄32 990–1175 4 3 3 4 yes 4 2 2 1 3 4 1 4 no [13] [532-635] 295. evated for Tight.Resis. Tue Sep 26 06:20:14 EDT 2017 10 Downloaded/printed by Orta Dogu Teknik Universitesi (Orta Dogu Teknik Universitesi) pursuant to License Agreement.0 A03280 5⁄32 960–1135 1 1 1 1 yes 3 4 5 2 4 2 2 2 no [13] [516-613] 355.cal Ox.1 The data in Table X1.1 Properties and Characteristics (Inch-Pound Units) (SI Units) [Metric] NOTE 1—1 indicates best of group. . Since 1 ksi = 6 894 757 Pa. other mechanical properties may be obtained by other heat treatments such as annealing.0 formerly D712. Magne. 0. 0.8 .0 115 A If agreed upon by the producer and the purchaser. Listing the composi.2 % offset). 0.35 1.0 1. 0. Aluminum ANSI UNS Silicon Iron Copper Chromium Nickel Zinc Tin Titanium Each TotalC ganese sium 208.. 10 ANSI D UNS min. P Not recommended for service at elevated temperatures.0 . and characteristics of the TABLE X3. 852.1/H35. or 4 x ness. Copyright by ASTM Int'l (all rights reserved).1 Chemical Composition Requirements—Inactive Alloys Alloy Composition. tion limits.0 and 222. G Composite rating based on ease of cutting. ksi mm min. D ASTM alloy designations are in Practice B275. ksi diameter.5 1. B ASTM alloy designations are in Practice B275.0 formerly A712.7 0.50 0.50 0. or stress relieving. M Based on ability of material to be fusion welded with filler rod of same alloy. 0.0 A02220 2.. which is the same as MN/m2 having a mass of 1 kg gives it an acceleration of 1 m/s2 and N/mm2. TABLE X3. TemperB (0. F Not required.50 0.0-T21. at some future date (Tables X3.0.” the material shall be considered nonconforming. K Rated on combined resistance of coating and base alloy to corrosion.1 Alloys Listed as Inactive by the Aluminum alloys is a method of preserving this data should it be needed Association—208. The derived SI unit for pressure or stress is the X3.2 3.5-3.1 (M) for description of tempers. not required for acceptance. C For information only.0 F F 80 F F T6 30. chip characteristics.. However. 0. Should any analysis by the producer or the purchaser establish that an “Others” element exceeds the limit of “Each” or that the aggregate of several “ Others” elements exceeds the limit of “Total. brightness. O ASTM alloy designations are in Practice B275.0 A02080 2. B618/B618M − 14 F Based on alloy resistance in standard-type salt-spray test.0. the metric equivalents are which is defined as that force which when applied to a body expressed as megapascal (MPa). Ratings in the case of heat-treatable alloys. aging.0 1. may have lower rating.. B Refer to ANSI H35. C Other Elements—Total shall be the sum of unspecified metallic elements 0.5 55 222.5 9. 2 in. N Refers to suitability of alloy to withstand brazing temperatures without excessive distortion or melting.50 remainder 222. E Formerly designated 222.0 formerly B850. Other tempers. and tool life.0-T2 and 242. and uniformity of clear anodized coating applied in sulfuric acid electrolyte. No further reproductions authorized.10 .2-10. Q 710.. % OtherA Elements B Man.25 . INACTIVE ALLOYS X3. % 208. mechanical properties. I Ability of casting to take and hold an electroplate applied by present standard methods. L Rating based on tensile and yield strengths at temperatures up to 500°F [260°C].0..0 12. quality of finish. METRIC EQUIVALENTS X2.0 A02220 OE 23.15-0.1 The SI unit for strength properties now shown is in newton per square metre (N/m2). based on − T6 Temper. min. which has been named the accordance with the International System of Units (SI) (IEEE/ pascal (Pa) by the General Conference on Weights and Mea- ASTM SI 10).0 A02080 F 19.2 Tensile RequirementsA (Inch-Pound Units)—Inactive Alloys Alloy Yield Strength Elongation in Typical Brinell Hard- Tensile Strength.1-X3.010 % or more. 712...5-4.35 . Tue Sep 26 06:20:14 EDT 2017 11 Downloaded/printed by Orta Dogu Teknik Universitesi (Orta Dogu Teknik Universitesi) pursuant to License Agreement. The producer may analyze samples for trace elements not specified in the specification. after prolonged heating at testing temperature.C 500 kgf.. The derived SI unit for force is the newton (N). sures. particularly the annealed temper.0..0. (N = kg·m ⁄s2). J Rated on lightness of color.. rounded to the second decimal before determining the sum. H Composite rating based on ease and speed of polishing and quality of finish provided by typical polishing procedure.0 formerly A850.4). .25 . such analysis is not required and may not cover all metallic “Others” elements.5 0.35 remainder A “Others” includes listed elements for which no specific limit is shown as well as unlisted metallic elements. 851. X2. 0-T2 and 242. Other tempers. . Shrinkage requirements will vary with intricacy of design and dimensions.) (1) Reference to Practice B985 was added to Subsections 2.2. Range.1. MPaE mm min. chip characteristics. D Ability of alloy to withstand contraction stresses while cooling through hot-short or brittle-temperature range. O Refers to suitability of alloy to withstand brazing temperatures withou excessive distortion or melting. (2) Subsection 7. 8.Shrink. No further reproductions authorized.B —Inactive Alloys NOTE 1—All applicable notes and footnotes can be found in Table 3. not required for acceptance.0 A02080 5⁄32 [13] 970-1160 2 2 2 2 yes 4 3 3 2 3 3 3 2 no [521-627] 222. pouring temperatures will be higher. BrazingO ANSIO UNS [mm/m] [°C] D Tend.1/H35.0 A02080 F 130 80 1. H Not required. min.2 % offset).0-T21. M Rating based on tensile and yield strengths at temperatures up to 500°F [260°C].0 A02220 OG 160 H H 80 H H T6 205 115 A If agreed upon by the producer and the purchaser. or stress relieving.C °F Hot Heat to Coating vated ity for Tightness ityE age ingH ingI platingJ pear. G ance)K ingN ing sion tion)L tureM encyF 208.4 C ASTM alloy designations are in Practice B275. were used to convert the tensile and yield values to SI units. Metric Edition” (Tan Sheets) Appendix A. (Protec.2 (3) Subsections 8. D Refer to ANSI H35. aging. other mechanical properties may be obtained by other heat treatments such as annealing.F 500 kgf. may have lower rating.ing (Ap. Suitabil- Melting Pressure Fluid. ity for B Allowance. after prolonged heating at testing temperature. J Ability of casting to take and hold an electroplate applied by present standard methods. 2014. Weld- in. (Approved Oct. F For information only.1. Tempera. quality of finish. E For explanation of SI unit “MPa” see Appendix X2. and tool life. and 8.0 A02220 5⁄32 [13] 965-1155 3 3 3 3 yes 4 1 2 1 3 4 1 4 no [518-624] A ASTM alloy designations are in Practice B275. MPa diameter. 1.3 Tensile Requirements (SI Units) [Metric]A.1. AlloyC Yield Strength Elongation in Typical Brinell Hard- Tensile Strength. G Based on alloy resistance in standard-type salt-spray test. G Formerly designated 222. and uniformity of clear anodized coating applied in sulfuric acid electrolyte. B618/B618M − 14 TABLE X3. I Composite rating based on ease and speed of polishing and quality of finish provided by typical polishing procedure.Polish. L Rated on combined resistance of coating and base alloy to corrosion.Electro. N Based on ability of material to be fusion welded with filler rod of same alloy.1. TABLE X3. particularly the annealed temper. K Rated on lightness of color. fication Resist- Anodiz- Chemical Strength Suitabil- Shrinkage ance to Normally ance Oxide at Ele. based on − T6 Temper. Treated Corro. brightness. E Ability of liquid alloy to flow readily in mold and fill thin sections. C Temperatures of solidus and liquidus are indicated. Tue Sep 26 06:20:14 EDT 2017 12 Downloaded/printed by Orta Dogu Teknik Universitesi (Orta Dogu Teknik Universitesi) pursuant to License Agreement.2 were moved into Subsec- and 7.1 (M)-2006 for description of tempers.3 was deleted. % 208. 10 ANSI UNS min. B Guidelines for metric conversion from the “Tempers for Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys. B Allowances for average castings. tion 7.1. H Composite rating based on ease of cutting. Ratings in the case of heat-treatable alloys. SUMMARY OF CHANGES Committee B07 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue (B618/B618M – 11a) that may impact the use of this standard.4 Properties and Characteristics (Inch-Pound Units) (SI Units) [Metric]—Inactive Alloys Solidi- AlloyA Pattern Approximate Resist. F Decrease in volume accompanying freezing of alloy and measure of amount of compensating feed metal required in form of risers. 4x ness. Copyright by ASTM Int'l (all rights reserved)./ft Crack.5 55 222. Machin. TemperD (0. Users of this standard are expressly advised that determination of the validity of any such patent rights.copyright.org (e-mail). Tue Sep 26 06:20:14 EDT 2017 13 Downloaded/printed by Orta Dogu Teknik Universitesi (Orta Dogu Teknik Universitesi) pursuant to License Agreement. http://www. 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