Data sheet ASTM A633 Grade C 2017-04-19

ASTM A633 Grade C

General Product Description

ASTM A633 Grade C 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 C has a minimum yield strength of 50 ksi [345 MPa] and may be
ordered with supplemental Charpy V-notch impact test requirements.
Applications
Typical applications for A633 Grade C include utility pole base plates, offshore oil and gas platforms, construction equipment frames, electric
shovel dipper handles and suspension components.

Dimensions
The following A633 Grade C plate sizes are available:
Thickness Width 2) Length 3)
(Inches) (Inches) (Inches)
0.375- 2.000 1) 72- 123 240- 600
2.001- 3.000 1)
72- 98 240- 600
1)
Inquire thicknesses <0.375” down to 0.250” and >3” up to 4”.
2)
Inquire widths <72” down to 60” and >123” up to 131.9”
3)
Inquire lengths <240” down to 73” and slightly >600”

Mechanical Properties
Tensile Testing is performed in the transverse direction according to ASTM A6 requirements. The specified mechanical properties are tabulated
below:
Thickness 0.2% YS UTS Elongation in 2” Elongation in 8”
(Inches) (min ksi) (ksi) (min %) (min %)
0.375- 2.500 50 70- 90 21 16
2.501- 3.000 46 65- 85 21 16
Charpy V-Notch Impact Toughness:


May be ordered as a supplementary requirement. A minimum Charpy V-notch impact energy value of 25 ft-lbs. [34 J] at-40°F [-40°C] in longitu-
dinal specimens is a typical supplemental impact toughness requirement. Please inquire for applications requiring a specified minimum impact
toughness.

Chemical Composition
Meets chemical requirements of ASTM A633 Grade C, as shown below (ladle analysis, wt% maximums unless noted):
C Mn1) P2) S2) Si Cb
(max wt %) (wt %) (max wt %) (max wt %) (wt %) (wt %)
0.20 1.15- 1.50 0.020 0.010 0.15- 0.50 0.01- 0.05
1)
Manganese content may be increased to 1.60% maximum provided the carbon content does not exceed 0.18%.
2)
P and S more restrictive than A633 Gr C requirements.
 
Carbon Equivalent Values
Thickness 0.375 - 2.000 2.001 - 3.000
(Inches)
Typical CEV 0.43 0.45
(wt %)
Typical CET 0.31 0.33
(wt %)
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Tolerances
Thickness, width, and length tolerances for A633 Grade C steel plate are in accordance with the requirements of ASTM A6. The flatness toler-
ance for as supplied product is ½ ASTM A6. Orders of thicknesses <0.375” (0.250”-0.374”) will only be supplied to full standard ASTM A6 flat-
ness tolerance.

Delivery Conditions
ASTM A633 Grade C is supplied in the normalized condition.

Formability Properties
A633 Grade C 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:
Thickness Bend axis perpendicu- Bend axis perpendicular Bend axis parallel to Bend axis parallel to
(in. [mm]) lar to rolling direction. to rolling direction. Die rolling direction. Inside rolling direction. Die
Inside radius, R, (min.) width, W. radius, R, (min.) width, W.
0.375 – 2.000 1.5t 8t 2.25t 10t
[9.5 – 50.8]
2.001 – 3.000 2.0t 12t 3.0t 14t
[50.8 – 76.2]

Weldability
Welding of A633 Grade C 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.
Welding Process Thickness Minimum Preheat and Interpass Consumables
(in. [mm]) Temperature
(°F [°C])
Shielded Metal Arc (SMAW) Up to 1.5 [38.1] 50 [10] AWS E7015-X, E7016-X, E7018-X
Shielded Metal Arc (SMAW) >1.50 – 2.00 [>38 – 50] 150 [65] AWS E7015-X, E7016-X, E7018-X
Shielded Metal Arc (SMAW) >2.5 [63.5] 225 [110] AWS E7015-X, E7016-X, E7018-X
Gas Metal Arc (GMAW) Up to 1.5 [38.1] 50 [10] AWS ER70S-X


Gas Metal Arc (GMAW) >1.50 – 2.00 [>38 – 50] 150 [65] AWS ER70S-X
Gas Metal Arc (GMAW) >2.5 [63.5] 225 [110] AWS ER70S-X
Submerged Arc (SAW) Up to 1.5 [38.1] 50 [10] AWS F7XX-EXXX-XX
Submerged Arc (SAW) >1.50 – 2.00 [>38 – 50] 150 [65] AWS F7XX-EXXX-XX
Submerged Arc (SAW) >2.5 [63.5] 225 [110] AWS F7XX-EXXX-XX
Flux Cored Arc (FCAW) Up to 1.5 [38.1] 50 [10] AWS E7XTX-X
Flux Cored Arc (FCAW) >1.50 – 2.00 [>38 – 50] 150 [65] AWS E7XTX-X
Flux Cored Arc (FCAW) >2.5 [63.5] 225 [110] AWS E7XTX-X

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