Astm A 703
Astm A 703
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Aluminum (Al) up to 0.03 % 0.01 %
0.03 to 0.10 %, incl. 0.083 % Al + 0.02 7.5 Other Castings—Unless otherwise specified by the
above 0.10 % 0.03 % purchaser, test coupons may be cast integrally with the castings
A
The range denotes the composition limits up to which the tolerances are or as separately in accordance with Fig. 2 and Table 2, with
computed by the equation, and above which the tolerances are given by a
constant.
Fig. 3, or with Fig. 4, except when Supplementary Require-
B
The subscript L for the elements in each equation indicates that the limits of the ment S26 is specified. The test coupon in Fig. 4 shall be
element specified by the applicable specification are to be inserted into the employed only for austenitic alloy castings with cross sections
equation to calculate the tolerance for the upper limit and the lower limit, if
applicable, respectively. Examples of computing tolerances are presented in the less than 21⁄2 in. [63.5 mm]. Tension test specimens shall be
footnote C. prepared in accordance with Test Methods and Definitions
C
To compute the tolerances, consider the manganese limits 0.50 − 80 % of A 370.
Grade WC4 of Specification A 217/A 217M. In accordance with Table 1, the
maximum permissible deviation of a product analysis below the lower limit 0.50 is 7.6 If any specimen shows defective machining or develops
0.05 % = (0.08 3 0.50 + 0.01). The lowest acceptable product analysis of Grade flaws, it may be discarded and another substituted from the
WC4, therefore, is 0.45 %. Similarly, the maximum permissible deviation above the same heat.
upper limit of 0.80 % is 0.074 % = (0.08 3 0.80 + 0.01). The highest acceptable
product analysis of Grade WC4, therefore, is 0.874. For Grade WCC of Specifi- 7.7 To determine conformance with the tension test require-
cation A 216/A 216M, the maximum manganese content is 1.40 % if the carbon ments, an observed value or calculated value shall be rounded
content is 0.20 %. In this case, the highest acceptable product analysis is 1.49 =
(1.40 + 0.09).
off in accordance with Practice E 29 to the nearest 500 psi [5
MPa] for yield and tensile strength and to the nearest 1 % for
elongation and reduction of area.
steel castings may vary from the specified limits by the 8. Repair by Welding
amounts shown in Table 1. The product analysis tolerances of
8.1 Repair by welding shall be in accordance with the
Table 1 are not applicable as acceptance criteria for heat requirements of individual specification using procedures and
analysis by the casting manufacturer. welders qualified in accordance with Practice A 488/A 488M.
5.4 Unspecified Elements—When chemical analysis for el-
ements not specified for the grade ordered is desired, Supple- 9. Flanges
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5.4.1 Grade substitution for stainless and nickel base alloy make a weld end casting, discontinuities may be observed that
castings is not permitted. Grade substitution occurs when the would not have been detrimental in a flanged casting. The
material supplied: (1) contains an element, other the nitrogen, disposition of the casting shall be subject to agreement between
that is not specified in the ordered grade, and (2) the amount of the purchaser and manufacturer.
that element equals or exceeds the minimum requirement for
the element in another grade for which it is specified. For this 10. Quality
requirement, a grade is defined as an alloy described individu- 10.1 The surface of the casting shall be free of adhering
ally in a table of chemical requirements within any specifica- sand, scale, cracks, and hot tears as determined by visual
tion listed within the scope of this section. examination. Other surface discontinuities shall meet the visual
5.5 The substitution of a grade or composition different
from that specified by the purchaser is prohibited.
6
Information on the relationship of mechanical properties determined on test
5.6 Where more than one ladle is poured into a single
coupons obtained as specified in 7.1 and 7.4 with those obtained from the casting
casting, the molten metal in each ladle must conform to the may be found in The Steel Castings Handbook, Fifth Edition, Steel Founders’
specified chemical requirements. Society of America, 1980, pp. 15-35 through 15-43.
Metric Equivalents
in. 0.005 ⁄
18 0.252 0.375 0.385 9⁄16 1 1⁄ 4 3
[mm] [0.15] [3] [6.40] [9.50] [9.75] [15] [30] [75]
FIG. 1 Design and Dimensions of the ICI Test Coupon
FIG. 2 Test Coupons for Castings (see Table 2 for Details of Design)
acceptance standards specified in the order. Practice A 802/ 10.3 Internal chills and chaplets may be used in the manu-
A 802M or other visual standards may be used to define facture of castings. However, the chills, chaplets, and affected
acceptable surface discontinuities and finish. Unacceptable cast material must be completely removed.
visual surface discontinuities shall be removed and their
removal verified by visual examination of the resultant cavi- 11. Hydrostatic Tests
ties. 11.1 Each casting shall be tested after machining to the
10.2 The castings shall not be peened, plugged, or impreg- hydrostatic shell test pressures prescribed in ANSI B16.5 for
nated to stop leaks or disguise rejectable indications. the applicable steel rating for which the casting is designed.
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Metric Equivalents
in. mm in. mm
⁄
18 3.2 3 1 ⁄2 88.9
1⁄ 2 12.7 4 101.6
11⁄16 27.0 41⁄16 103.2
1 1⁄ 2 38.1 5 127.0
3 76.2 11 279.4
NOTE—Pour through head; cover molten head with powdered charcoal, coke dust, and so forth, immediately after pouring, in order to keep head fluid
as long as possible.
FIG. 3 Test Coupon for Tension Test
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Casting shall show no leaks. Castings ordered for working state for final machining by the purchaser may be tested
pressures other than those in the standard ANSI ratings, or hydrostatically prior to shipment by the manufacturer at
those listed for which test pressures are not specified by ANSI pressures to be agreed upon with the purchaser. However, the
B16.5, shall be tested at a pressure agreed upon between foundry is responsible for the satisfactory performance of the
manufacturer and the purchaser. castings under the final test required in 10.1.
11.2 It is realized that the foundry may be unable to perform
the hydrostatic test prior to shipment, or that the purchaser may 12. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
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wish to defer testing until additional work or machining has 12.1 All castings shall be made in a workmanlike manner
been performed on the casting. Castings ordered in the rough and shall conform to the dimensions on drawings furnished by
the purchaser. When the pattern is supplied by the purchaser, being produced and furnished in accordance with the appli-
the dimensions of the casting shall be as predicated by the cable specification. Foundry inspection by the purchaser shall
pattern unless otherwise agreed upon. not interfere unnecessarily with the manufacturer’s operations.
12.2 Machined welding ends shall be suitably protected All tests and inspections, with the exception of product
against damage during shipping. analysis (5.2), shall be made at the place of manufacture unless
otherwise agreed.
13. Retests
13.1 If the results of the mechanical tests for any heat, lot, 15. Rejection and Rehearing
or casting do not conform to the requirements specified, retests 15.1 Any rejection based on test reports shall be reported to
are permitted as outlined in Test Methods and Definitions the manufacturer within 30 days from the receipt of the test
A 370. At the manufacturer’s option, castings may be reheat- reports by the purchaser.
treated and retested. When castings are reheat-treated, they 15.2 Material that shows unacceptable discontinuities as
may not be reaustenitized more than three times without the determined by the acceptance standards specified in the order
approval of the purchaser. Testing after reheat treatment shall subsequent to its acceptance at the manufacturer’s works will
consist of the full number of specimens taken from locations be rejected, and the manufacturer shall be notified within 30
complying with the specification or order. days after discovery of the rejectable condition.
15.3 Samples that represent rejected material shall be pre-
14. Inspection served for two weeks from the date of transmission of the test
14.1 The manufacturer shall afford the purchaser’s inspector report. In case of dissatisfaction with the results of the tests, the
all reasonable facilities necessary to satisfy that the material is manufacturer may make claim for a rehearing within that time.
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heat numbers, shall be marked on all pressure-containing
16.2.3 Heat number or serial number traceable to a heat castings individually weighing 50 lb [22.7 kg] or more.
number, Pressure-containing castings weighing less than 50 lb [22.7 kg]
16.2.4 Chemical analysis of the heat, shall be marked with either the heat number or a lot number
16.2.5 Mechanical property results required by the specifi- that will identify the casting as to the month in which it was
cation and supplementary requirements specified in the pur- poured. Marking shall be in such position as not to injure the
chase order, usefulness of the casting.
16.2.6 Statement of satisfactory inspection, visual, and non- 17.2 On castings for which impact property requirements
destructive testing specified in the purchase order, are specified, stamped markings using low-stress stamps shall
16.2.7 Manufacturer’s name, and be on a raised pad when such pad can be made a part of the
16.2.8 Additional purchase order requirements. castings.
16.3 A signature is not required on the certification. How- 17.3 Castings shall be marked with the manufacturer’s
ever, the document shall clearly identify the organization identification or symbol except when other provisions have
submitting the certification. Notwithstanding the absence of a been made between the manufacturer and purchaser.
signature, the organization submitting the certification is re-
sponsible for its content. 18. Keywords
16.4 A manufacturer’s certification printed from or used in 18.1 castings; general requirements; pressure containing;
electronic form from an electronic data interchange (EDI) steel
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SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
The following standardized supplementary requirements are for use when desired by the purchaser
and when allowed by and listed in the individual specifications. They shall not apply unless specified
in the order, in which event the specified tests shall be made by the manufacturer before shipment of
the castings.
S1. Unspecified Elements S3.2 The specimen shall withstand being bent longitudi-
S1.1 Limits may be established for elements not specified nally at room temperature through an angle of 90° about a pin,
for the grade ordered by agreement between the manufacturer the diameter of which shall be the specimen thickness for
and purchaser. The results of the analysis for the agreed-upon carbon steels, and 1 in. [25 mm] for other steels. The specimen
elements shall be reported. shall show no cracks on the outside of the bent portion of the
specimen.
S2. Destruction Tests S3.3 Bend test specimens may be cut from heat-treated
S2.1 Purchaser may select representative castings from each castings instead of from test specimens when agreed upon
heat, and cut up and etch, or otherwise prepare, the sections for between manufacturer and purchaser.
examination for internal defects. Should injurious defects be S3.4 If any test specimen shows defective machining or
found that evidence unsound steel or faulty foundry technique, develops flaws, it may be discarded and another specimen
all the castings made from that particular pattern, heat, and heat substituted from the same heat.
treatment charge may be rejected. All the rejected castings,
including those cut up, shall be replaced by the manufacturer S4. Magnetic Particle Inspection
without charge. S4.1 Castings shall be examined for surface and near-
surface discontinuities by magnetic particle inspection. The
S3. Bend Test examination shall be in accordance with Guide E 709, and
S3.1 One bend test shall be made from a test coupon from types and degrees of discontinuities considered shall be judged
each heat in accordance with Test Methods and Definitions by Reference Photographs E 125. Extent of examination, time
A 370, and shall be machined to 1 by 1⁄2-in. [25 by 13-mm] of examination, and basis for acceptance shall be agreed upon
section with corners rounded to a radius not over 1⁄16 in. [1.6 between the manufacturer and purchaser. A specification which
mm]. may be used as a basis for such agreement is MSS SP 53.
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S20. Weld Repair Charts NOTE S23.1—High-strength martensitic castings, in particu-
S20.1 Unless other criteria are agreed upon between the lar, may be damaged beyond use if the etch is applied directly
manufacturer and the purchaser, weld repairs made to correct to the casting.
leakage on hydrostatic testing; or weld repairs for which the S23.3 The preparation of the surface and the macroetching
depth of the cavity required for welding exceeds 20 % of the procedure with solution No. 1 (1:1 HCl) of Table 5 in Test
actual wall thickness or 1 in. [25 mm], whichever is smaller; or Method E 340 shall be followed. The resulting etched surface
weld repairs for which the area of the cavity required for shall be compared and rated with the reference photographs in
welding exceeds approximately 10 in.2 [65 mm2] shall be Fig. S23.1 depicting 10 levels of severity of intergranular
documented. network structures indicative of the presence of aluminum
S20.2 Weld repairs requiring documentation shall be docu- nitride, or other constituents prone toward precipitating at grain
mented on sketches or photographs, or both. The sketches or boundaries during solidification and subsequent cooling. Table
photographs shall show the location and major dimensions of S23.1 relates the severity levels shown in these photographs
cavities prepared for weld repair. The weld repair documenta- with specific delineation widths and percent of boundary
tion shall be submitted to the purchaser at the completion of the outlining in the etched structures.
order. S23.4 Castings represented by etched structures exhibiting a
network rating in excess of Severity Level 4 shall be consid-
S21. Heat Treatment Furnace Record ered unacceptable until further evaluations are completed. The
S21.1 A heat treatment chart showing time and temperature acceptability of individual castings may be determined by
shall be prepared and be available for inspection by the etching sections of each casting to ascertain the network
purchaser. severity level. Disposition of unacceptable castings shall be a
matter of agreement between the manufacturer and purchaser.
S22. Heat Treatment Those castings exhibiting etched severity levels greater than
S22.1 Test specimens shall be heat treated together with the four may be further evaluated by any of the following agreed
castings they represent. Heat-treated specimens shall be tested upon methods:
and shall meet the tensile and impact properties specified. S23.4.1 Fracture testing to determine the amount of “rock
S22.2 The remaining test specimens from Supplementary candy” structure.
Requirement S22.1 representing the casting shall be treated S23.4.2 Mechanical testing (bend, tensile, and so forth) to
thermally after the final (foundry) heat treatment to simulate determine the ductility characteristics.
heat treatments below the critical temperature that the casting S23.4.3 Weld testing to determine crack susceptibility in the
may receive during fabrication, and then tested for mechanical heat-affected zone of a circular groove welded with cellulose
properties. Time, temperature, and cooling rate shall be as coated electrodes.
stated in the order. In the case of postweld heat-treatment, the S23.5 Alternatively, by agreement, it is permissible to
total time at temperature or temperatures for the test material subject castings from an unacceptable heat to a high tempera-
shall be at least 80 % of the total time at temperature or ture solution treatment prior to the normal production heat
temperatures during actual postweld heat-treatment of the treatment and subsequently macroetch test each casting.
fabrication of which the casting or castings are a part. The total S23.6 Heavy section castings (3) whose configurations are
time at temperature or temperatures for the test material may be amenable to the attachment of test coupons representative of
performed in a single cycle. When this Supplementary Re- the section thickness involved and from which standard 0.505-
quirement is specified, the welding qualification test metal in. [12.827-mm] diameter tension specimens may be machined
must be processed in the same manner. are exempt from this macroetch test if the results of the tension
test on the coupon after heat treatment of the casting meet the
S23. Macroetch Test minimum requirements specified for the grade of steel in-
S23.1 Apply Supplementary Requirement S1 for the spec- volved.
trographic determination and reporting of the total residual
NOTE S23.2—For purposes of this supplementary requirement, a heavy
aluminum content of all heats of ferritic and martensitic steels
section casting is defined as one having a wall thickness of 11⁄2 in. [37
subjected to this macroetch test. mm] or greater in combination with a casting weight of at least 1000 lb
S23.2 When the heat analysis indicates a total residual [455 kg].
aluminum content in excess of 0.08 %, the manufacturer shall
etch a cross section of the casting with the heaviest section for S24. Specified Ferrite Content Range
which this supplementary requirement is invoked, or a coupon S24.1 The chemical composition of the heat shall be con-
attached to that heaviest section or an area directly under a riser trolled such that the ferrite content, as determined by the
(Note S23.1). Cross sections, from a separately cast test block chemical composition procedure of Practice A 800/A 800M,
from the same heat and of a thickness representative of the shall be in accordance with the specified ferrite content range.
heaviest section of castings purchased under this supplemen- S24.2 The specified ferrite content range shall be as agreed
tary requirement, may also be used for macroetch testing. The upon between the manufacturer and the purchaser. The mini-
etching shall be performed on the selected section after its heat mum specified ferrite content range shall be 10 % with the
treatment, that is, after annealing, normalizing, or quenching minimum ferrite content being no lower than the percent
and tempering following the initial cooling of the steel below necessary to achieve the minimum mechanical properties
the transformation range. required for the alloy.
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NOTE 1—The 10 levels of severity of intergranular network structures shown are indicative of the presence of aluminum nitride precipitation in the
primary austenitic grain boundaries.
FIG. S23.1 Reference Photographs of Macroetched Cast Steel
TABLE S23.1 Descriptive Data Applicable to Network Structures S26. Alternate Tension Test Coupons and Specimen
Shown in Fig. S23.1 Locations for Castings
NOTE—These ratings are based on the physical width and continuity of S26.1 Test coupons may be cast integrally with the castings
the precipitate pattern developed by the acid etchant on the primary
austenitic grain boundaries of the cast steel. Supplementary testing is
or separately. Separately cast coupons shall be heat treated
normally conducted to determine the final disposition of castings with together with the castings they represent.
ratings of 5 or greater. S26.2 The casting thickness, T, is the maximum thickness of
Rating Delineation Width, in. Boundary Outline, % the pressure containing wall of the casting exclusive of padding
added for directional solidification, flanges, appendages, and
1 Fine–0.001 20
2 Fine–0.001 40
sections designated by the designer as noncritical. The order,
3 Fine–0.001 60 inquiry, and drawing shall designate what the test dimension,
4 Fine–0.002 80 T, is for the casting.
5 Fine–0.002 100
6 Medium–0.005 100 S26.3 One of the following shall apply:
7 Heavy–0.010 100 S26.3.1 The longitudinal centerline of the test specimen
8 0.020 100
9 1⁄32 100 shall be taken at least 1⁄4 T from the T dimension surface and all
10 1⁄16 100 of the gage length must be at least 1T from any other
heat-treated surface, exclusive of the surface opposite the T
dimension surface. (See Fig. S26.1 (a).) For cylindrical cast-
ings, the longitudinal centerline of the specimens shall be taken
S24.3 Should the purchaser wish to have the ferrite content at least 1⁄4 T from the outside or inside and all of the gage length
determined by either magnetic response or metallographic must be at least T from the as-heat-treated end. (See Fig. S26.1
methods, the purchaser should impose Supplementary Require- (b).)
ment S1 or S2 of Practice A 800/A 800M. S26.3.2 For ferritic and martensitic castings, partial sever-
ing of test coupons prior to final heat treatment is permitted.
S25. Heat Treatment Certification S26.3.3 Where separately cast test coupons are used, the
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S25.1 Heat treatment temperature and cycle times shall be dimension shall not be less than 3T by 3T by T and each
shown on the certification report. specimen shall meet the requirements of S26.3.1, except that
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NOTE—Longitudinal axis and gage length of test specimen must be within cross-hatched zone.
FIG. S26.2 Separately Cast Block
when T exceeds 5 in. [125 mm], the dimension may be 15 by by T by 3T in length and shall be joined to the casting surface
15 by 5 in. [375 by 375 by 125 mm], by agreement between the by a partial penetration weld completely sealing the buffered
manufacturer and the purchaser. The test coupon shall be of the surface. Test specimens shall be removed from the casting in a
same heat of steel and shall receive substantially the same location adjacent to the center third of the buffer pad. They
casting practices as the production casting it represents. Cen- shall be located at a minimum distance of 1⁄2 in. [13 mm] from
trifugal castings may be represented by statically cast coupons. the buffered surface and 1⁄4 T from other heat-treated surfaces
(See Fig. S26.2.) (see Fig. S26.4). When thermal insulation is used, it shall be
S26.3.4 When agreed upon between the manufacturer and applied adjacent to the casting surface where the test specimens
the purchaser, castings that are cast or machined to essentially are to be removed. The producer shall demonstrate that the
the finished configuration prior to heat treatment shall have test cooling rate of the test specimen location is no faster than that
specimens removed from a prolongation or other stock on the of specimens taken by the method described in S26.3.1
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from a second heat-treated surface. (See Fig. S26.3.) S28. Cleaning of Stainless Steels
S26.3.5 Where specimens are to be removed from the body S28.1 Final cleaning of the casting surfaces shall be per-
of quenched and tempered castings, either the requirements of formed in accordance with one of the cleaning methods in
S26.3.1 shall be met or a steel thermal buffer pad or thermal Practice A 380 or Specification A 967 as agreed upon between
insulation or other thermal barriers shall be used during heat the purchaser and supplier. Acceptance testing shall be subject
treatment. Steel thermal buffer pads shall be a minimum of T to agreement between the purchaser and supplier.
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NOTE—Longitudinal axis and gage length of test specimen must be within cross-hatched zone.
FIG. S26.3 Prolongation Test Specimen
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FIG. S26.4 Thermal Buffer Pads
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NOTE—The approximate areas of microstructures to be expected at room temperature are indicated as follows:
I—Martensite
II—Martensite and untransformed austenite
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III—Ferrite plus martensite and untransformed austenite
IV—Ferrite
V—Ferrite plus austenite
VI—Ferrite plus austenite plus sigma
VII—Austenite
Carbides also may be present depending on carbon content and thermal history.
FIG. X1.1 Letters Assigned to Chromium and Nickel Ranges in ACI Designation System
APPENDIXES
(Nonmandatory Information)
X1.1 Cast stainless steels are usually specified on the basis X1.2.2 Ternary Diagram Location Letter—The second let-
of composition using the alloy designation system established ter indicates the approximate location of the nickel and
by the Alloy Casting Institute (ACI). The ACI designations, for chromium contents of the alloy grade on the FeCrNi ternary
example, CF8M, have been adopted by ASTM and are pre- diagram shown in Fig. X1.1.
ferred for cast alloys over the designations used by the X1.2.3 Carbon Content Number—For C service classifica-
American Iron and Steel Institute for similar wrought steels. tions, this single or dual digit numeral represents the maximum
carbon content in units of 0.01 %. For H service classifications,
X1.2 This nomenclature system has served successfully to this number represents the midpoint of the range of carbon
accommodate changes in old alloys and to designate new ones. content in terms of 0.01 % with a 60.05 % limit.
X1.2.4 Special Elements Letter—Additional letters follow-
ing the numeral represent special chemical elements in the
alloy grade, such as M for molybdenum, C for columbium, Cu
for copper, W for tungsten. There are two exceptions; the letter
A indicates “Controlled Ferrite,” and the letter F indicates
“Free Machining.”
X1.2.1 Service Classification Letter—The first letter of the X1.3 In Fig. X1.1, unlettered NiCr ranges are associated
cast stainless steel designation system identifies the intended with the nearest lettered location. They may be the result of
service application of the alloy. The letter C indicates differences between corrosion and heat-resistant types or be-
corrosion-resistant service, and the letter H indicates the cause of the influence of additional elements: for example, the
heat-resistant service at and above 1200°F [649°C]. precipitation hardening grade CB-7Cu.
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X2. ADDITION OF NEW GRADES TO PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS COVERED BY SPECIFICATION A 703/A 703M
X2.1 Data should be provided from a minimum of ten X2.1.2.6 Impact properties (Charpy V-Notch).
production heats. This data should include: X2.1.3 The test coupon size from which the test specimens
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SUMMARY OF CHANGES
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