ASTM A633 Grade E

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General Product Description

ASTM A633 Grade E is a normalized high-strength low-alloy structural steel plate for welded, riveted or bolted construction requiring superior notch toughness performance at low ambient temperatures. A633 Grade E has minimum yield strength of 60 ksi [415 MPa] and may be ordered with supplemental Charpy V-notch impact test requirements.

Applications

Typical applications for A633 Grade E include utility pole base plates, offshore platforms, construction equipment frames, electric shovel dipper handles and suspension components.

Available Dimensions

The following A633 Grade E plate sizes are available:
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    Product type Thickness
    (in)
    Width
    (in)
    Length
    (in)
    Discrete Plate 0.375 - 2.00 72 - 120 240 - 600
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      Thickness: Inquire for thicknesses <0.3751 in. and >2 in.

      Width: Inquire for widths <72 in. and >120 in.

      Length: Inquire for lengths <240 in.

      Mechanical Properties

      Tensile testing is performed transverse direction according to ASTM A6 requirements. The minimum values are tabulated below:

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        Thickness
        (in)
        Yield strength
        (min ksi)
        Tensile strength
        (ksi)
        Elongation in 2"
        (min %)
        Elongation in 8"
        (min %)
        0.375 - 2.00 60 80 - 100 21 18
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          Chemical Composition

          (Heat Analysis, wt. %, maximum unless indicated)
          Meets chemical requirements of ASTM A633 Grade E, as shown below:

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            C
            (max %)
            Mn
            (%)
            P 1)
            (max %)
            S 1)
            (max %)
            Si
            (%)
            V 2)
            (%)
            N 2)
            (max %)
            0.22 1.15 - 1.50 0.020 0.010 0.15 - 0.50 0.04 - 0.11 0.03
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              1) P and S more restrictive than A633 Grade E requirements.

              2) Minimum total Al content shall be 0.018% or the minimum V:N ratio shall be 4:1 minimum.

              Carbon Equivalent

              (wt %)
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                Thickness (in) 0.375 - 2.00
                Typical CET (%) 0.36
                Typical CEV (%) 0.50
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                  Thickness (in)
                  Typical CET (%)
                  0.375 - 2.00
                  0.36
                  Thickness (in)
                  Typical CEV (%)
                  0.375 - 2.00
                  0.50
                  CET and CEV formula

                  Tolerances

                  Thickness, width, and length tolerances for A633 Grade E steel plate are in accordance with the requirements of ASTM A6. The flatness tolerance for as supplied product is ½ ASTM A6.

                  Delivery Conditions

                  ASTM A633 Grade E is supplied in the normalized condition.

                  Formability properties

                  A633 Grade E material exhibits excellent cold forming characteristics. Shear burrs and heat-affected zones of thermal cut edges on or near the bend axis as well as sharp corners on edges and on gas cut or punched holes located on or adjacent to the bend axis should be removed by grinding prior cold forming. The following recommended minimum inside bend radius, R, and die width opening, W, as a function of bending orientation are provided:

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                    Thickness
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                    Bend Axis Perpendicular to Rolling Direction Inside Radius, R (min.) Bend Axis Perpendicular to Rolling Direction Die Width, W (min.) Bend Axis Parallel to Rolling Direction Inside Radius, R (min.) Bend Axis Parallel to Rolling Direction Die Width, W (min.)
                    0.375 – 2.00 [9.5 – 50.8] 1.5t 8t 2.25t 10t
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                      Weldability

                      Welding of A633 Grade E shall be performed in accordance with the applicable welding code. In the absence of a specified welding code, the following suggested minimum preheat and interpass temperatures and welding consumables are provided. Special welding consumables and welding procedures may be required to match the base metal toughness. Low hydrogen practices are strongly recommended, including the removal of surface moisture.

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                        Welding process Thickness
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                        Minimum Preheat and Interpass Temperature
                        (°F [°C])
                        Consumables
                        Shielded Metal Arc (SMAW) Up to 3/4 [19] 50 [10] AWS E8015-X, E8016-X, E8018-X
                        Shielded Metal Arc (SMAW) >3/4 – 1.5 [>19 - 38] 150 [65] AWS E8015-X, E8016-X, E8018-X
                        Shielded Metal Arc (SMAW) >1.5 - 2.0 [>38 - 50] 225 [110] AWS E8015-X, E8016-X, E8018-X
                        Gas Metal Arc (GMAW) Up to 3/4 [19] 50 [10] AWS ER80S-X
                        Gas Metal Arc (GMAW) >3/4 – 1.5 [>19 - 38] 150 [65] AWS ER80S-X
                        Gas Metal Arc (GMAW) >1.5 - 2.0 [>38 - 50] 225 [110] AWS ER80S-X
                        Submerged Arc (SAW) Up to 3/4 [19] 50 [10] AWS F8XX-EXXX-XX
                        Submerged Arc (SAW) >3/4 – 1.5 [>19 - 38] 150 [65] AWS F8XX-EXXX-XX
                        Submerged Arc (SAW) >1.5 - 2.0 [>38 - 50] 225 [110] AWS F8XX-EXXX-XX
                        Flux Cored Arc (FCAW) Up to 3/4 [19] 50 [10] AWS E8XTX-X
                        Flux Cored Arc (FCAW) >3/4 – 1.5 [>19 - 38] 150 [65] AWS E8XTX-X
                        Flux Cored Arc (FCAW) >1.5 - 2.0 [>38 - 50] 225 [110] AWS E8XTX-X
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