Engineering

Standards
Engineering Standard Number
Name STEEL,LOW CARBON

MATERIALS SPECIFICATION 30006

Identifier
(STEEL,CARBON)

1. Scope
This specification covers ASTM A29/SAE J403 C1016, C1018c, C1022, C1524, BS 970 080M15;
JIS G 3123, S15CK, S20CK; French Steel 20M5, or IS 1570:C15Mn75, basic open hearth or basic
oxygen process (BOP) cold drawn bars, which will meet CES 16008.

2. Applicable Documents
Applicable documents listed below may be obtained from the respective organizations listed in
CES 10054, Standards Organizations Addresses.

a. ASTM E112, Standard Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size
b. CES 10054, Standards Organizations Addresses
c. CES 10056, Glossary
d. CES 16008, Pin, Piston

3. Definitions
There are no unique definitions in this standard. Terms used in this standard that have a general
definition for usage in Cummins Engineering Standards are defined in CES 10056, Glossary.

4. Specifications
4.1. Significance and Use

4.1.1. This specification covers ASTM A29/SAE J403 C1016, C1018c, C1022, C1524, BS
970 080M15; JIS G 3123, S15CK, S20CK; French Steel 20M5, or IS 1570:C15Mn75, basic open
hearth or basic oxygen process (BOP) cold drawn bars, which will meet CES 16008.

4.1.2. This material is primarily intended for piston pins, sleeves, and other thin walled parts
requiring a carburized surface.

4.2. Chemical Composition

Chemical composition shall be in accordance with Table 1: Chemical Composition on page 2.

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Standards
Engineering Standard Number
Name STEEL,LOW CARBON

MATERIALS SPECIFICATION 30006

Identifier
(STEEL,CARBON)

Table 1: Chemical Composition

JIS G3123/
Element C1016 C1018 C1022 C1524
G4051 S15Ck

Carbon 0.12 - 0.18% 0.14 - 0.20% 0.17 - 0.23% 0.19 - 0.25% 0.13 - 0.18%

Manganese * 0.60 - 0.90% 0.60 - 0.90% 0.70 - 1.00% 1.35 - 1.65% 0.30 - 0.60%
Phosphorus 0.04% max. 0.04% max. 0.04% max. 0.04% max. 0.025% max.
Sulfur 0.05% max. 0.05% max. 0.05% max. 0.05% max. 0.025% max.
Silicon 0.15 - 0.35% 0.15 - 0.35% 0.15 - 0.35% 0.15 - 0.35% 0.15 - 0.35%

JIS G3123/ AFNOR BS 970 IS1570

G4051 520CK 20M5 080m15 C15Mn75
Carbon 0.18 - 0.23% 0.16 - 0.22% 0.10 - 0.18% 0.310 - 0.20%
Manganese * 0.30 - 0.60% 1.10 - 1.40% 0.60 - 1.00% 0.60 - 0.90%
Phosphorus 0.025% max. 0.035% max. 0.05% max. 0.05% max.
Sulfur 0.025% max. 0.035% max. 0.05% max. 0.05% max.
Silicon 0.15 - 0.35% 0.10 - 0.40% 0.05 - 0.35% 0.10 - 0.35%
* An optional manganese content of 0.80 - 1.10% is permissible in piston pins.

4.3. Physical Properties

There are no physical property requirements.

4.4. Mechanical Properties

Hardness: Cold drawn bars shall have a hardness of 235 HB maximum.

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Standards
Engineering Standard Number
Name STEEL,LOW CARBON

MATERIALS SPECIFICATION 30006

Identifier
(STEEL,CARBON)

4.5. Additional Requirements

4.5.1. Grain Size: Fine grain 5 - 8 as determined by method described in ASTM E112.

4.5.2. Quality: Material must be commercially free of surface seams, laps, internal pipe,
and segregation.

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