Description
ASTM A568 / A568M
ASTM A568 / A568M is the standard specification covering the general requirements for steel, sheet, carbon, and high-strength, low-alloy (HSLA) steel, in hot-rolled, cold-rolled, and coated form. This standard serves as a reference document for a wide variety of individual material specifications like ASTM A606, A653, A1008, A1011, etc.
Key Highlights
- Scope: General requirements for delivery of sheet steel in coils and cut lengths.
- Applicable to:
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Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel
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Cold-Rolled Carbon Steel
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High-Strength Low-Alloy (HSLA) Steels
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Coated Steel Sheets (such as galvanized)
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ASTM A568 Equivalent
| Region / Organization | Equivalent Standard | Description |
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| USA (ASTM) | ASTM A1008 / A1008M | Cold-Rolled Carbon and HSLA Steel Sheet (referenced by A568) |
| ASTM A1011 / A1011M | Hot-Rolled Carbon and HSLA Steel Sheet (referenced by A568) | |
| Europe (EN) | EN 10130 | Cold-rolled low carbon steel flat products |
| EN 10025-2 | Hot-rolled structural steels | |
| Japan (JIS) | JIS G 3141 | Cold-rolled steel sheet and strip |
| JIS G 3131 | Hot-rolled mild steel plates and sheets | |
| International (ISO) | ISO 3573 | Hot-rolled steel sheet of commercial and drawing qualities |
| ISO 4997 | Cold-reduced carbon steel sheet for general purposes |
Typical Technical Specifications
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Thickness Range | Typically 0.25 mm to 6.35 mm (varies by grade & form) |
| Width Range | Usually up to 2000 mm (cut or coiled) |
| Delivery Condition | Hot-Rolled, Cold-Rolled, Coated |
| Surface Finish | Mill finish, skin-pass, oiled or dry |
| Tolerances | Thickness, width, length, flatness as per A568/M standard tables |
| Test Methods | Tension test, bend test, coating mass test (if applicable) |
Applications
- Automotive body panels
- Construction (structural supports, framing)
- Electrical enclosures and appliances
- Agricultural equipment
- Furniture and storage systems
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