Designation: A 715 – 98

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Reprinted from the Annual Book of ASTM Standards. Copyright ASTM

Standard Specification for

Steel Sheet and Strip, High-Strength, Low-Alloy, Hot-Rolled,
and Steel Sheet, Cold-Rolled, High-Strength, Low-Alloy, with
Improved Formability1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A 715; 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 (e) 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 TABLE 1 Tensile RequirementsA

1.1 This specification covers high-strength, low-alloy, hot-

Grade 50 Grade 60 Grade 70 Grade 80
rolled steel sheet and strip and cold-rolled sheet having
Yield strength, min, ksi (MPa) 50 (345) 60 (415) 70 (485) 80 (550)
improved formability when compared with steels covered by Tensile strength, min, ksi (MPa) 60 (415) 70 (485) 80 (550) 90 (620)
Specifications A 606 and A 607. The product is furnished as Elongation in 2 in. or 50 mm,
either cut lengths or coils and is available in four-strength min, % for thickness:
Hot Rolled
levels, Grades 50, 60, 70, and 80 (corresponding to minimum Over 0.097 in. (2.46 mm) 24.0 22.0 20.0 18.0
yield strength (see Table 1)). The steel is killed, made to a fine Up to 0.097 in. (2.46 mm), incl 22.0 20.0 18.0 16.0
grain practice, and includes microalloying elements such as Cold Rolled 22.0 18.0 16.0 14.0
A
columbium, titanium, vanadium, zirconium, etc. The steel may For coil products, testing by the producer is limited to the end of the coil.
Results of such tests must comply with the specified values. Tensile properties
be treated to achieve inclusion control. The product is intended throughout the balance of the coil must not be less than 90 % of the minimum
for structural and miscellaneous applications where higher values specified.
strength, savings in weight, improved formability, and weld-
ability are important. the following information, as required, to describe adequately
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded the desired material:
as the standard. 3.1.1 ASTM designation number and year of issue,
3.1.2 Grade (see Table 2),
2. Referenced Documents 3.1.3 Name of material (hot-rolled high-strength low-alloy
2.1 ASTM Standards: steel sheet or strip, or cold-rolled sheet),
A 568/A568M Specification for Steel, Sheet, Carbon, and 3.1.4 Condition (material to this specification is furnished in
High-Strength, Low-Alloy, Hot-Rolled and Cold-Rolled, the hot-rolled condition. Pickled, or blast cleaned, must be
General Requirements for2 specified if required. Material so ordered will be oiled unless
A 606 Specification for Steel, Sheet and Strip, High- ordered “not oiled” (see 8.1 and 8.2)). For cold-rolled, indicate
Strength, Low-Alloy, Hot-Rolled and Cold-Rolled, with exposed (E) or unexposed (U). Matte dull finish will be
Improved Atmospheric Corrosion Resistance2 supplied unless otherwise specified,
A 607 Specification for Steel, Sheet and Strip, High- 3.1.5 Edges (see 8.3), and
Strength, Low-Alloy, Columbium or Vanadium, or Both, 3.1.6 Dimensions (thickness, width, and length for cut
Hot-Rolled and Cold-Rolled2 lengths, or thickness and width for coils).
A 749/A749M Specification for Steel, Strip, Carbon and 3.1.6.1 As agreed upon between the purchaser and the
High-Strength, Low-Alloy, Hot-Rolled, General Require- producer, material ordered to this specification will be supplied
ments for2 to meet the appropriate standard or restricted thickness toler-
ance table shown in Specification A 568/A 568M.
3. Ordering Information
NOTE 1—Not all producers are capable of meeting all of the limitations
3.1 Orders for material under this specification shall include of the thickness tolerance tables in Specification A 568/A 568M. The
purchaser should contact the producer regarding possible limitations prior
1 to placing an order.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A-1 on Steel,
Stainless Steel and Related Alloys, and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee 3.1.7 Coil size and weight requirements (must include
A01.19 on Steel Sheet and Strip.
Current edition approved May 10, 1998. Published September 1998. Originally
inside diameter, outside diameter, and maximum weight),
published as A 715 – 75. Last previous edition A 715 – 96. 3.1.8 Application (part identification and description), and
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.03. 3.1.9 Special requirements (if required).

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TABLE 2 Chemical Requirements tons (45 Mg), one test shall be made. When material rolled
NOTE—These steels shall also contain one or more of the following from one heat differs 0.050 in. (1.27 mm) or more in thickness,
elements: Vanadium, Titanium, Columbian (Niobium). Other alloying one tensile test shall be made from both the thickest and
elements may be present, but are not required. thinnest material regardless of the weight represented.
6.1.3 Location and Orientation:
Element Composition, max, % 6.1.3.1 Tensile test specimens shall be taken at a point
Cast or Heat (formerly Ladle) Analysis immediately adjacent to the material to be qualified.
Carbon 0.15 6.1.3.2 Tensile test samples shall be taken from the full
Manganese 1.65 thickness of the sheet as rolled.
Phosphorus 0.020
Sulfur 0.025
6.1.3.3 Tensile test specimens shall be taken from a location
approximately halfway between the center of the sheet and the
edge of the material as-rolled.
NOTE 2—A typical ordering description is as follows: ASTM 6.1.3.4 Tensile test specimens shall be taken with the axis of
A 715 – XX, Grade 80, hot-rolled high-strength low-alloy steel sheet, the test specimen parallel to the rolling direction (longitudinal
pickled and oiled, cut edge 0.100 by 48 by 96 in. for Part 83479, bumper
test).
reinforcement bracket.
6.1.4 Test Method—Yield strength shall be determined by
4. Materials and Manufacture either the 0.2 % offset method or by the 0.5 % extension under
4.1 Sheet or strip to this specification is produced from load method unless otherwise specified.
killed steel, made to a fine grain practice. The steel may be 6.2 Bending Properties—The minimum forming radius (ra-
treated to achieve inclusion control. dii) which steel covered by this specification can be expected
to sustain is listed in the Appendix and is discussed in more
5. Chemical Composition detail in Specifications A 568/A 568M and A 749/A749M.
5.1 The cast or heat analysis of the steel shall conform to the Where tighter bend radii are required, where curved or offset
chemical requirements shown in Table 2. Where it is of bends are involved, or where stretching or drawing are also a
particular importance, the producer should be consulted for consideration, the producers should be consulted.
specific chemical composition. 7. General Requirements for Delivery
5.1.1 Unspecified elements may be present. Limits on ele-
ments shall be as stated in Table 3. 7.1 Material furnished under this specification shall con-
5.1.1.1 Each of the elements listed in Table 3 shall be form to the applicable requirements of the current edition of
included in the report of the heat analysis. When the amount of Specifications A 568/A 568M and A 749/A 749M.
an element present is less than 0.02 %, the analysis may be 8. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
reported as “<0.02 %.”
8.1 Surface Finish—Unless otherwise specified, hot-rolled
5.2 Steel to this specification contains micro-alloying ele-
material shall have an as-rolled, not pickled surface finish.
ments such as columbium, titanium, vanadium, zirconium, etc.
When required, material may be specified to be pickled or blast
which should be considered when selecting a welding proce-
cleaned. Unless otherwise specified, cold-rolled sheet will be
dure to assure the procedure is compatible with the chemical
supplied with a dull matte finish. When needed finish may be
composition for the grade welded.
specified for exposed applications.
6. Mechanical Property Requirements 8.2 Oiling—Unless otherwise specified, hot-rolled (as-
6.1 Tensile Tests: rolled) material shall be furnished not oiled, and hot-rolled
6.1.1 Requirements—Material as represented by the test pickled or blast-cleaned material shall be furnished oiled.
specimen shall conform to the tensile requirements specified in When required, pickled or blast-cleaned material may be
Table 1. specified to be furnished not oiled, and as-rolled material may
6.1.2 Number of Tests—Two tensile tests shall be made be specified to be furnished oiled. Cold-rolled sheet can be
from each heat or from each lot of 50 tons (45 Mg). When the supplied oiled or dry, as specified. Unless otherwise specified
amount of finished material from a heat or lot is less than 50 the sheet will be oiled.
8.3 Edges:
8.3.1 Hot-rolled sheet can be furnished as mill edge or cut
TABLE 3 Limits on Unspecified Elements (see 5.1.1)
edge, as specified.
Copper, max %A Heat analysis 0.20
8.3.2 Hot-rolled strip can be furnished as mill edge, square
Product analysis 0.23 edge, or slit (cut) edge, as specified.
Nickel, max %A Heat analysis 0.20 8.3.3 Cold-rolled sheet will be furnished as cut edge.
Product analysis 0.23
Chromium, max %A Heat analysis 0.15 9. Retests
Product analysis 0.19
A
Molybdenum, max % Heat analysis 0.06 9.1 If the results of an original tensile specimen are within
Product analysis 0.07
2 ksi (14 MPa) of the required tensile strength, within 1 ksi (7
A
The sum of copper, nickel, chromium, and molybdenum shall not exceed MPa) of the required yield strength, or within 2 % of the
0.50 % on heat analysis. When one or more of these elements are specified, the
sum does not apply; in which case, only the individual limits on the remaining required elongation, a retest shall be permitted for which one
unspecified elements will apply. random specimen from the cast or test lot shall be used. If the
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results of this retest specimen meet the specified requirements, designation number and year of issue, and the cast or lot
the cast or test lot will be accepted. number correlating the test data with the material represented.
10. Certification 11. Keywords
10.1 The manufacturer shall furnish copies of a test report
showing the results of the heat or cast analysis and mechanical 11.1 alloy steel sheet; alloy steel strip; cold rolled steel
property tests made to compliance with this specification. The sheet; cold rolled steel strip; high strength low alloy steel; hot
information shall include the purchase order number, ASTM rolled steel sheet; hot rolled steel strip; steel sheet; steel strip

APPENDIX

(Nonmandatory Information)

X1. BENDING PROPERTIES

X1.1 See Table X1.1 for suggested minimum inside radii

for cold bending.

TABLE X1.1 Suggested Minimum Inside Radii for

Cold BendingA

NOTE 1—(t) equals a radius equivalent to the steel thickness.

NOTE 2—The suggested radii should be used as minimums for 90°
bends in actual shop practice.

Grade Minimum Inside Radius for

Cold Bending
50 1t
60 1 1⁄2 t
70 2t
80 2t
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Material which does not perform satisfactorily, when fabricated in accordance
with the above requirements, may be subject to rejection pending negotiation with
the steel supplier.

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