NAVISTAR, INC.

NUMBER:
Material, Parts, and Process Specifications
MPAPS A-37
(MPAPS) Former Designation: CEMS A-37 & TMS-4117

TITLE: CURRENT REV. No.: DATE:

Stainless/Heat Resistant Steels and Finish Requirements 1709 Sep. 2017
WRITTEN/REVIEWED BY: APPROVED BY: SUPERSEDES:
J. Goldschmidt R. Goluch 1702 – February 2017

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This specification may involve hazardous materials, equipment, and procedures. This specification does not purport to address all of
the safety issues associated with its use. The user is responsible to consult appropriate safety and health practices and to determine the
applicability of regulatory limits prior to use.

1.0 SCOPE
This specification covers requirements for stainless and heat resistant steels used in the Company’s
products.
NOTE: Requirements for stainless steel spring wire are covered in MPAPS A-9, Steel Spring
Wire. Requirements for stainless steel tubing used for exhaust, coolant, or heater applications
can be found in MPAPS F-1058 and MPAPS F-1069.

This specification also defines the mechanical and chemical finish requirements for stainless steel
surfaces, including requirements for passivation, electropolished, electropolished with chrome flash, or
electrolytically micro-etched, for parts requiring a decorative, color match, corrosion/heat resistant
finish, or “paint-ready” stainless steel surface. Such parts might include bright reflective grab handles,
sunshades (requiring color match), exhaust pipes which require both corrosion and heat resistance, or
passivated stainless steel fasteners.* These finishes are classified according to the following Types (see
Appendix for detailed description):

Type 1 – Electropolish only

Type 2 – Electropolish plus electrodeposited chrome flash (minimum Cr plating thickness of
0.08 µm or 0.003 mils) – applicable where color match is required
Type 3 – Electropolish plus electrodeposited chrome flash (minimum Cr plating thickness of
0.21 µm or 0.008 mils) – for high heat applications
Type 4 – Micro-etch only
Type 5 – Chemical passivation*

*NOTE: All stainless steel fasteners (i.e., bolts, nuts, washers, etc.) will be passivated in accordance with this specification
unless otherwise specified on the drawing, purchase order, or in the applicable Engineering Standard Parts (ESP)
document. However, passivated fasteners are not required to undergo CASS testing, unless specified.

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2.0 INTRODUCTION
Stainless steels offer good mechanical strength over a wide range of temperatures and provide corrosion
resistance superior to all of the common structural steels. Some alloys can be buffed and polished for
improved surface appearance. Passivation of stainless steels can be performed to ensure a clean surface,
free from iron-bearing contaminants which may result in undesirable rust and degraded surface
appearance. However, on bright or polished parts, passivation may somewhat reduce the glossy or
polished appearance.

2.1 Restricted Chemical Substances

Effective January 1, 2007, all product supplied to the requirements of this specification must comply
with the requirements of the MPAPS B-50 specification.

3.0 CONTENTS
PAGE
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION ………..……………….……………….. 3
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES ………………………………………… 8
DIMENSIONAL TOLERANCES ………………………………………. 10
FINISH REQUIREMENTS …………………………………………………... 11
QUALITY ……………………………………………………………….. 13
DESIGNATION ON DRAWINGS AND PURCHASE ORDERS …...... 15

4.0 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

Unless otherwise specified, the latest issue of all referenced standards shall apply. The following
standards, specifications and regulations are referenced in this specification.

Quality System Standard ISO 9001 or TS-16949

CFR Title 29, Part 1910 – Occupational Safety and Health Standards
NAVISTAR D-13 - Supplier Packing and Shipping Standard
NAVISTAR MPAPS B-50 - Restricted Chemical Substances
NAVISTAR MPAPS A-9 - Steel Spring Wire
NAVISTAR MPAPS A-37 Appendix- Stainless/ Heat Resistant Steels and Finish Requirements
NAVISTAR MPAPS F-1058 - Steel Tubing for Engine Air/Fluid Systems
NAVISTAR MPAPS F-1069 - Steel Tubing for Engine Exhaust Systems
NAVISTAR MPAPS P-9516 - Quality Requirements for Resistance Spot Welds
ASTM A240 - Specification for Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure Vessels
and for General Applications
ASTM A269 - Specification for Seamless and Welded Austenitic Stainless Steel Tubing for General Service
ASTM A276 - Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes
ASTM A312 - Specification for Seamless, Welded, and Heavily Cold Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipes
ASTM A313 – Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Spring Wire
ASTM A370 - Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
ASTM A380 - Practice for Cleaning, Descaling, and Passivation of Stainless Steel Parts, Equipment, and Systems
ASTM A480 - Specification for General Requirements for Flat-Rolled Stainless and Heat- Resisting Steel Plate, Sheet, and
Strip
ASTM A493 - Specification for Stainless Steel Wire and Wire Rods for Cold Heading and Cold Forging
ASTM A554 - Specification for Welded Stainless Steel Mechanical Tubing
ASTM A555 - Specification for General Requirements for Stainless Steel Wire and Wire Rods

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ASTM A582 - Specification for Free-Machining Stainless Steel Bars

ASTM A751 - Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology for Chemical Analysis of Steel Products
ASTM A967 - Specification for Chemical Passivation Treatments for Stainless Steel Parts
ASTM B368 – Test Method for Copper-Accelerated Acetic Acid-Salt Spray (Fog) Testing (CASS Test)
AWS D1.6 – Structural Welding Code – Stainless Steel
AWS D8.8 – Specification for Automotive Weld Quality – Arc Welding of Steel

5.0 MATERIAL CLASSIFICATION AND DESIGNATION

Stainless steels are classified by 1) their chemical composition and resulting room temperature microstructure
(e.g., austenitic, ferritic, martensitic, precipitation hardening, and duplex), 2) the American Iron and Steel Institute
(AISI) numbering system (e.g., 200, 300, 400 series alloys), and 3) the Unified Numbering System (UNS),
developed by ASTM and SAE, to apply to all commercial metals and alloys.

6.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

6.1 Chemical Composition
Steels purchased to this specification will meet the requirements of chemical composition shown in
Table I for the Type specified. Heat resisting steels and alloys used in high temperature applications
requiring wear resistance are listed in Table II, along with the required chemical compositions.

TABLE IA - CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

AISI UNS Chemical Composition, % (Maximum Unless Otherwise Shown)
Type * No. C Mn P S Si Cr Ni Mo Other Elements
AUSTENITIC TYPES
201 S20100 0.15 5.50-7.50 0.060 0.030 1.00 16.00-18.00 3.50-5.50 N 0.25
--
202 S20200 0.15 7.50-10.0 0.060 0.030 1.00 17.00-19.00 4.00-6.00 N 0.25
--
*** S20400 0.030 7.0-9.0 0.040 0.030 1.00 15.0-17.0 1.5-3.0 N 0.15-0.30
--
301 S30100 0.15 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 16.00-18.00 6.00-8.00 --
--
18-8† -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
--
302 S30200 0.15 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 17.00-19.00 8.00-10.00 --

302B S30215 0.15 2.00 0.045 0.030 2.00-3.00 17.00-19.00 8.00-10.00 -- --

302HQ S30430 0.03 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.0 17.00-19.00 8.00-10.00 -- Cu 3.00-4.00
0.15
303 S30300 0.15 2.00 0.20 1.00 17.00-19.00 8.00-10.00 0.60** --
min
303Se S30323 0.15 2.00 0.20 0.060 1.00 17.00-19.00 8.00-10.00 -- Se 0.15 min
304 S30400 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 18.00-20.00 8.00-10.50 -- --
304L S30403 0.030 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 18.00-20.00 8.00-12.00 -- --
305 S30500 0.12 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 17.00-19.00 10.50-13.00 -- --
308 S30800 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 19.00-21.00 10.00-12.00 -- --
309 S30900 0.030 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 22.00-24.00 12.00-15.00 -- --
309S S30908 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 22.00-24.00 12.00-15.00 -- --
310 S31000 0.25 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.50 24.00-26.00 19.00-22.00 -- --
316 S31600 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 16.00-18.00 10.00-14.00 2.00-3.00 --
316L S31603 0.030 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 16.00-18.00 10.00-14.00 2.00-3.00 --
321 S32100 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 17.00-19.00 9.00-12.00 -- Ti 5 x C min
347 S34700 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 17.00-19.00 9.00-13.00 -- Cb+Ta 10 x C min

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TABLE IA (cont’d)
AISI UNS Chemical Composition, % (Maximum Unless Otherwise Shown)
Type * No. C Mn P S Si Cr Ni Mo Other Elements
FERRITIC TYPES
405 S40500 0.08 1.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 11.50-14.50 — A1 0.10-0.30
409 S40900 0.03 1.00 0.040 0.020 1.00 10.50-11.70 0.50 — Ti 6 x (C+N) min; 0.75
max; Cb 0.17; N 0.030
--- S41050 0.04 1.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 10.5-12.5 0.60-1.10 — N 0.10 max
Ti 6 x (C+N) min; 0.75
409Ni S40975 0.03 1.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 10.5-11.7 0.50-1.00
max
-- S41003 0.03 1.50 0.040 0.030 1.00 10.5-12.5 1.50 -- --
430 S43000 0.12 1.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 16.00-18.00 0.75 -- —
0.15
430F S43020 0.12 1.25 0.060 1.00 16.00-18.00 — —
min
430FSe S43023 0.12 1.25 0.060 0.060 1.00 16.00-18.00 —
— Se 0.15 min
434 S43400 0.12 1.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 16.00-18.00 0.75-1.25
Cb+Ta 5 x C min –
436 S43600 0.12 1.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 16.00-18.00 — 0.75-1.25
0.70 max
Al 0.15max
Ti [0.20 + 4(C+N)] min
439 S43035 0.030 1.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 17.0-19.0 0.50 --
1.10max
N 0.03 max
0.2+(C+N) ≤Ti+Nb≤0.75;
S43932 0.030 1.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 17.0-19.0 0.50 Al 0.15 max; N 0.030
max
Ti 0.10-0.60;
-- S43940 0.030 1.00 0.040 0.015 1.00 17.5-18.5 -- Cb[0.30+(3xC)] min
Ti 0.10-0.50;
441 S44100 0.030 1.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 17.5-19.50 1.00 -- Cb [0.3+(9xC)] min to
0.9 max
442 S44200 0.20 1.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 18.00-23.00 — — —
446 S44600 0.20 1.50 0.040 0.030 1.00 23.00-27.00 — — —
MARTENSITIC TYPES
410 S41000 0.15 1.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 11.50-13.50 0.75 — —
414 S41400 0.15 1.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 11.50-13.50 1.25-2.50 — —
0.15
416 S41600 0.15 1.25 0.060 1.00 12.00-14.00 — 0.60** —
min
416Se S41623 0.15 1.25 0.060 0.060 1.00 12.00-14.00 — — Se 0.15 min
Over
420 S42000 1.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 12.00-14.00 — — —
0.15
431 S43100 0.20 1.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 15.00-17.00 1.25-2.50 — —
0.60/
440A S44002 1.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 16.00-18.00 — 0.75 —
0.75
0.75/
440B S44003 1.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 16.00-18.00 — 0.75 —
0.95
0.95/
440C S44004 1.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 16.00-18.00 — 0.75 —
1.20
Over
501 S50100 1.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 4.00-6.00 — 0.40-0.65 —
0.10
502 S50200 0.10 1.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 4.00-6.00 — 0.40-0.65 —

*Grade or Type designation originally developed by the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI)
**May be added at manufacturer’s option
***Commercial steel grade described as Nitronic® 30
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†Not an AISI Type; 18-8 is a common designation for types containing approximately 18% Cr and
approximately 8% Ni. It is denoted here to allow its usage as a material code for drawings and purchase orders.
When specified, 18-8 allows the following stainless steel types: 302, 302B, 302HQ, 303, 304 or 304L.

TABLE IB - CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

UNS Chemical Composition, % (Maximum Unless Otherwise Shown)
Type **
No. C Mn P S Si Cr Ni Mo Other Elements
PFECIPITATION HARDENING TYPES
A1 0.90-1.35
13-8PH** S13800 0.05 0.10 0.01 0.008 0.10 12.25-13.25 7.50-8.00 2.00-2.50
N 0.010
Cu 2.50-4.50
15-5PH ** S15500 0.07 1.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 14.00-15.50 3.50-5.00 --
Cb+Ta 0.15-0.45
Cu 3.00-5.00
17-4PH ** S17400 0.07 1.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 15.50-17.50 3.00-5.00 --
Cb+Ta 0.15-0.45
17-7PH ** S17700 0.09 1.00 0.040 0.040 1.00 16.00-18.00 6.50-7.75 -- A1 0.75-1.50
** Common industry nomenclature; not an AISI designation.

NOTE: For some tube-making processes, it is necessary that the nickel content of several of the austenitic
grades be slightly higher than that shown in the table. The user and producer should agree on the
appropriate nickel ranges for such grades.

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TABLE II - CHEMICAL COMPOSITIONS OF TYPICAL MATERIALS FOR VALVE APPLICATIONS

Designation Composition, percent (maximum, unless otherwise shown)
Navistar Nitro-
SAE C Mn P S Si Cr Ni Mo Fe Co Other
Grade gen
0.37- 23.00- 4.50- 2.50-
NCR* EV1 1.00 0.035 0.035 1.00 Balance — — —
0.50 24.00 5.00 3.00
0.35- 4.00- 0.60- 23.50- 3.50- 1.20-
TXCR* EV2 0.030 0.030 Balance — — —
0.40. 4.50 1.00 24.50 4.00 1.50
0.15- 1.00- 0.70- 20.00- 10.50- 0.15-
21-12N EV4 0.030 0.030 — Balance — —
0.25 1.50 1.25 22.00 12.50 0.20
0.15- 5.00- 19.00- 3.50- 0.20-
21-55N EV7 0.040 0.030 1.00 — Balance — —
0.25 8.00 22.00 6.00 0.40
0.47- 8.00- 20.00- 3.25- 0.38-
21-4N EV8 0.050 0.090 0.25 — Balance — —
0.58 10.00 22.00 4.50 0.50
0.50- 7.00- 19.25- 1.50- 0.20-
21-2N EV12 0.050 0.060 0.25 — Balance — —
0.60 9.50 21.50 2.75 0.40
2.25- 18.00- 37.00- 10.00- Tungsten
SP-3 — — — — 1.0 — Balance —
2.75 22.00 43.00 14.00 5.00-7.00
0.40- 0.20- 3.00- 8.00-
No. 1* HNV3 0.030 0.030 — — Balance — — —
0.50 0.60 3.50 9.00
0.76- 0.20- 1.90- 19.00- 1.00-
XB* HNV6 0.020 0.030 — Balance — — —
0.86 0.60 2.60 21.00 1.60
0.90- 27.00- Tungsten
Stellite 6  VF2 1.00 — — 1.50 max 3.0 max 1.5 3.0 Balance —
1.40 31.00 3.5-5.5
Tungsten
1.50- 0.90- 23.00- 20.50- 10.5-13.5
Stellite F VF3 0.05 — — 0.060 3.0 Balance —
2.00 1.50 27.00 24.00 Boron
0.01 max
0.50- 0.20- 0.20- 3.00- Tungsten
71360 — 0.030 0.030 — — Balance — —
0.55 0.40 0.40 4.00 12.00-15.00
1.3 Al,
Pyromet® 2.3 Ti,
-- 0.045 0.2 -- -- 0.2 22.6 56.5 2.0 Balance 1.0 --
31V 0.85 Nb,
0.005 B
TRW 25-
-- 0.3 5.0 0.04 0.03 0.30 25.0 11.5 -- Balance -- 0.6 2.2 Nb
12NbN
* Silchrome alloys  Haynes Stellite 6

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6.2 Mechanical Properties

6.2.1 Sheet/Plate/Strip
Stainless steel or heat resisting alloys are usually furnished in an “as-rolled” or “as-annealed” condition,
unless otherwise specified. The mechanical properties of martensitic and precipitation-hardening grades
are dependent on heat treatment. These properties are specified when commodities are to be received in a
final condition.

The tensile strength of certain 200 and 300 series strip and sheet products can be increased by temper
rolling. Temper rolling is done at extra cost and the degree of temper designates the minimum attained
tensile strength. The minimum tensile strengths associated with the temper classifications are shown in
Table III.

TABLE III – TEMPER DESIGNATIONS

Tensile Strength, min Yield Strength, min
Temper
MPa ksi MPa ksi
Quarter Hard 862 125 517 75
Half Hard 1034 150 758 110
Three-Quarter Hard 1207 175 931 135
Full Hard 1276 185 965 140

Stainless steel in the form of sheet/plate/strip supplied to this specification shall conform to the minimum
mechanical properties specified in Table IV, unless otherwise specified on the drawing or purchase order.
The mechanical properties of martensitic and precipitation-hardening grades are dependent on heat
treatment, and required properties should be specified on the drawing or purchase order.

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TABLE IV - MECHANICAL PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS (SHEET/STRIP/PLATE)

(Refer to ASTM A240 for more information)
Min. Tensile % Min.
Designation Strength Min. Yield Strength Elongation Hardness (max)
UNS
AISI No. ksi MPa ksi MPa HB
AUSTENITIC TYPES
201 S20100 75 515 38 260 40 217
202 S20200 90 620 38 260 40 241
.. S20400 95 655 48 330 35 241
301 S30100 75 515 30 205 40 217
302 S30200 75 515 30 205 40 201
304 S30400 75 515 30 205 40 201
304L S30403 70 485 25 170 40 201
305 S30500 70 485 25 170 40 183
310 S31000 75 515 30 205 40 217
316 S31600 75 515 30 205 40 217
316L S31603 70 485 25 170 40 217
321 S32100 75 515 30 205 40 217
347 S34700 75 515 30 205 40 201
FERRITIC TYPES
405 S40500 60 415 25 170 20 179
409 S40900 55 380 25 170 20 179
409Ni S40975 60 415 40 275 20 197
.. S41003 66 455 40 275 18 223
430 S43000 65 450 30 205 22 183
439 S43035 60 415 30 205 22 183
S43932 60 415 30 205 22 183
434 S43400 65 450 35 240 22 --
436 S43600 65 450 35 240 22 --
.. S43940 62 430 36 250 18 180
441 S44100 62 427 38 262 28 ..

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6.2.2 Tubing
For stainless steel tubing, refer to ASTM A269 for requirements for seamless and welded austenitic
tubing for general service. This type of tubing would generally be available in Types 304, 304L, and
other 300-series austenitic grades, having a minimum ¼” (6.4 mm) inside diameter, and minimum 0.020
in. (0.51mm) nominal wall thickness.

For mechanical tubing grades, refer to ASTM A554 for requirements for welded austenitic stainless
steel tubing up to 16 in (406.4 mm) outside dimension and having minimum wall thickness of 0.020 in
(0.51 mm). This type of tubing is generally available in round, square, or rectangular shapes.

The grade of stainless steel tubing should be specified on the engineering drawing, along with any other
special requirements or conditions. Tubing will be supplied with mill finish, unless otherwise specified.
Refer to Table VII in MPAPS A-37 Appendix for tubing property ranges.

6.2.3 Pipe
For stainless steel pipe, refer to ASTM A312 for requirements. This standard covers seamless, straight-
seam welded, and cold worked austenitic stainless steel pipe. Refer to industry catalogs for available
grades and sizes.

6.2.4 Bars and Shapes

For stainless steel shapes, refer to ASTM A276 for requirements. This standard covers hot-finished or
cold-finished bars, rounds, squares, hexagons, and hot rolled or extruded shapes (e.g. angles and tees).

For free-machining stainless steel bars, refer to ASTM A582. This standard covers hot-finished or cold-
finished bars, rounds, squares, and hexagons suitable for machining processes.

Refer to industry catalogs for available grades and sizes. Refer to industry catalogs for available grades
and sizes.

6.2.5 Wire and Rods

For stainless steel wire and rods for cold heading refer to ASTM A493 for requirements. That standard
covers cold-finished and hot-finished stainless steel wire and wire rods for forgings and cold heading
applications. Refer to industry catalogs for available grades and sizes.

For general requirements for stainless steel wire and wire rods refer to ASTM A555. For Stainless Steel
wire used in the manufacture of springs, see MPAPS A-9 and ASTM A313.

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6.3 Dimensional Tolerances

Material purchased to this specification will conform to the dimensional tolerances shown in the
applicable industry product standard. The following tables list dimensional tolerances for the most
common stainless steel products.

TABLE V - THICKNESS TOLERANCES FOR COLD ROLLED SHEETS IN CUT LENGTHS,

COILS AND HOT ROLLED SHEETS IN CUT LENGTHS*
Specified Tolerance
Thickness (Plus or Minus)
mm inch mm inch
Thru 0.13 Thru 0.005 0.03 0.001
Over 0.13 to 0.18 Over 0.005 to 0.007 0.04 0.0015
Over 0.18 to 0.41 Over 0.007 to 0.016 0.05 0.002
Over 0.41 to 0.66 Over 0.016 to 0.026 0.08 0.003
Over 0.66 to 1.02 Over 0.026 to 0.040 0.10 0.004
Over 1.02 to 1.47 Over 0.040 to 0.058 0.13 0.005
Over 1.47 to 1.83 Over 0.058 to 0.072 0.15 0.006
Over 1.83 to 2.11 Over 0.072 to 0.083 0.18 0.007
Over 2.11 to 2.49 Over 0.083 to 0.098 0.20 0.008
Over 2.49 to 2.90 Over 0.098 to 0.114 0.23 0.009
Over 2.90 to 3.30 Over 0.114 to 0.130 0.25 0.010
Over 3.30 to 3.68 Over 0.130 to 0.145 0.30 0.012
Over 3.68 to 4.76 Over 0.145 to 0.1875 0.36 0.014
* Per ASTM A 480

TABLE VI - THICKNESS TOLERANCES FOR COLD ROLLED STRIP IN COILS

AND CUT LENGTHS
Tolerance (plus or minus)*
Specified
Width of Strip, mm (inch)
Thickness
From From Over Over Over Over
4.76 0.1875 152.4 6.000 304.8 12.000
thru thru thru thru thru Thru
mm inch 152.4 6.000 304.8 12.000 609.6 24.000
mm inches mm inches mm inches
From 0.13 thru 0.25 From 0.005 thru 0.010 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10%
Over 0.25 thru 0.28 Over 0.010 thru 0.011 0.038 0.0015 0.038 0.0015 0.038 0.0015
Over 0.28 thru 0.33 Over 0.011 thru 0.013 0.038 0.0015 0.038 0.0015 0.050 0.0020
Over 0.33 thru 0.43 Over 0.013 thru 0.017 0.038 0.0015 0.050 0.0020 0.050 0.0020
Over 0.43 thru 0.51 Over 0.017 thru 0.020 0.038 0.0015 0.050 0.0020 0.064 0.0025
Over 0.51 thru 0.74 Over 0.020 thru 0.029 0.050 0.0020 0.064 0.0025 0.064 0.0025
Over 0.74 thru 0.89 Over 0.029 thru 0.035 0.050 0.0020 0.080 0.0030 0.080 0.0030
Over 0.89 thru 1.27 Over 0.035 thru 0.050 0.064 0.0025 0.089 0.0035 0.089 0.0035
Over 1.27 thru 1.75 Over 0.050 thru 0.069 0.080 0.0030 0.089 0.0035 0.089 0.0035
Over 1.75 thru 2.54 Over 0.069 thru 0.100 0.080 0.0030 0.100 0.0040 0.130 0.0050
Over 2.54 thru 3.18 Over 0.100 thru 0.125 0.100 0.0040 0.114 0.0045 0.130 0.0050
Over 3.18 thru 4.09 Over 0.125 thru 0.161 0.114 0.0045 0.114 0.0045 0.130 0.0050
Over 4.09 thru 4.76 Over 0.161 thru 0.1875 0.130 0.0050 0.130 0.0050 0.150 0.0060
* Including crown tolerances
For stainless steel tubing, pipe, bars, shapes, wire and rod tolerances, refer to the applicable industry
standard (e.g., ASTM A 269, ASTM A 554, etc.).

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7.0 FINISH REQUIREMENTS

7.1 Mechanical Finishes

Unless otherwise specified, stainless steel sheet will be supplied with No. 2B finish, and strip will be
supplied with No. 2 finish. Refer to MPAPS A-37 Appendix for more information and definition of
stainless steel sheet/strip surface finishes.

7.2 Chemical Finishes

If a chemical finish is required for a given part, the type of finish will be specified on the part drawing,
and must meet the following requirements, as applicable:

7.2.1 Type 1 – Electropolish only

7.2.1.1 Process:
7.2.1.1.1 Electropolish: Use electropolish cycle which will produce the desired surface finish and match
the established visual standard/criteria.
7.2.1.1.2 De-Smut: Follow electropolish by a minimum of 4 rinse operations, a sulfuric (or nitric) acid
rinse, and a chromic acid rinse to remove any metal salts.

7.2.2. Type 2 - Electropolish plus chrome flash (color match)

7.2.2.1 Process:
7.2.2.1.1 Mechanical Polishing: Mechanical polishing/buffing to be conducted on part prior to
electropolishing.
7.2.2.1.2 Clean: Clean buffed surface for a minimum of 3 minutes via anodic electro-
cleaning/degreasing. Rinse thoroughly.
7.2.2.1.3 Electropolish: Follow electropolish cycle suitable for matching the visual requirements
7.2.2.1.4 De-Smut: Follow by a minimum of 4 rinse operations, a sulfuric (or nitric) acid rinse, and a
chromic acid rinse to remove any metal salts.
7.2.2.1.5 Chrome Flash: Part to be acid activated, followed by an electrodeposited coating of chromium
to a minimum plating thickness of 0.08 µm (0.003 mils) on all visible or otherwise significant surfaces.†
7.2.2.2 Requirements:
Finished parts must be able to pass 60 hours of copper accelerated acetic acid salt spray (CASS) testing
per ASTM B368, unless otherwise specified on the drawing or purchase order. After the specified hours
of test, there will be no corrosion spots visible to the unaided eye on significant surfaces.†

7.2.3 Type 3 - Electropolish plus chrome flash (heat resistant)

7.2.3.1 Process:
7.2.3.1.1 Clean: Parts to be electropolished will be cleaned a minimum of 3 minutes via anodic electro-
cleaning/degreasing, followed by a de-ionized (DI) water rinse.
7.2.3.1.2 Micro-etch: On parts, such as exhaust tubing, which have welds, micro-etch for 3 minutes to
clean chromium carbides from weld seams.
7.2.3.1.3 Electropolish: Electropolish parts for a minimum of 4-10 minutes with a minimum high current
density range of 75-300 amp/ft2.

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7.2.3.1.4 De-smut: Follow by a minimum of 4 rinse operations, a sulfuric (or nitric) acid rinse, and a
chromic acid rinse to remove any metal salts.
7.2.3.1.5 Chrome Flash: Part to be acid activated, followed by an electrodeposited coating of chromium
to a minimum plating thickness of 0.21 µm (0.008 mils) on all visible or otherwise significant surfaces.†
7.2.3.2 Requirements:
After exposure to a 15-minute heat cycle at 400° C (752° F) without discoloration, finished parts must be
able to pass 60 hours of copper accelerated acetic acid salt spray (CASS) testing per ASTM B 368, unless
otherwise specified on the drawing or purchase order. After the specified hours of test, there will be no
corrosion spots visible to the unaided eye on significant surfaces.†

7.2.4 Type 4 - Micro-etch only

7.2.4.1 Process:
7.2.4.1.1 Micro-etch: Clean and micro-etch to achieve the desired satin, matte finish and/or deburred
finish, and/or paint-ready surface. Micro-etched finish must match the established visual
standard/criteria.
7.2.4.1.2 De-Smut: Follow micro-etch by a minimum of 4 rinse operations, a sulfuric (or nitric) acid
rinse, and a chromic acid rinse to remove any metal salts.
†Significant surfaces are defined as those which are visible, subject to wear or corrosion, or surfaces on which the coating is
otherwise functionally necessary. Surfaces considered significant for a given part may be indicated on the part drawing.

7.2.5 Type 5 – Chemical Passivation

7.2.5.1 Process:
7.2.5.1.1 Preparation: Cleaning and pretreatment methods used prior to passivation, including
mechanical and chemical methods, descaling, and degreasing, shall be in accordance with ASTM A380.
The cleaned surfaces shall be free of paint, oil, grease, oxide scale, shop dirt, metal/abrasive particles,
and other foreign matter.
7.2.5.1.2 Passivation Treatment: After cleaning, parts will be passivated using the recommended
treatments in Figure X1.1 of ASTM A967, appropriate for the applicable grade of stainless steel.
Passivation using a citric acid bath as described in ASTM A 967 is not permitted.
7.2.5.1.3 Rinse: Immediately after removing the parts from the passivation solution, parts shall be
thoroughly rinsed in water. A separate neutralization treatment may be performed as required, to stop
the chemical reaction.
7.2.5.1.4 Post-Cleaning: A chemical treatment may be applied within one hour after the final water rinse
to aid in accelerating the formation of the passive surface film. Use of sodium dichromate in the post-
cleaning step is not allowed. The parts will be thoroughly dried after cleaning.
7.2.5.1.5 Finish Appearance: After passivation, parts will exhibit a chemically clean surface, and show
no etching, pitting, or frosting resulting from the passivation procedure.
7.2.5.2 Requirements:
7.2.5.2.1 Corrosion Performance: Passivated parts must be able to pass 24 hours of CASS testing per
ASTM B368, unless otherwise specified on the drawing or purchase order. After testing, no red rust
corrosion product is permitted on significant surfaces. CASS testing is not required for passivated
stainless steel fasteners.

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7.2.5.2.2 Inspection: For detection of free iron on passivated surfaces (applicable to 200 or 300 series
austenitic stainless steels, precipitation hardened (PH) grades, or ferritic 400 series with minimum of
16% Cr), the supplier will perform a copper sulfate test (Practice D per ASTM A967) on each lot of
passivated parts (“lot” defined as in ASTM A967, Section 13.1), unless otherwise specified on purchase
order. Process documentation and certification must be made available to purchaser when requested.

8.0 QUALITY

8.1 Material
Material purchased to this specification will be of uniform composition and will be clean and free from
defects detrimental to the fabrication or performance of parts. Fabricated parts supplied to this
specification will not exhibit unsightly scratches, scrapes, dents, gouges, discoloration, etc., which
would compromise the function or appearance of the installed part(s).

8.2 Finish
Electropolished or micro-etched parts finished to the requirements of this specification shall exhibit a
bright and uniformly reflective finish, or uniformly matte (satin) finish (for Type 4) and shall be smooth
and free of stains, pin holes, buffing and polishing lines or other defects affecting the finished
appearance. Buffing of the final chromium finish on Type 2 and Type 3 finishes is not permitted. The
appearance of production parts shall match color and finish of the master samples as agreed upon
between the NAVISTAR Plant Quality Control Department and the supplier.

8.2.1 Acceptance Criteria for Electropolished/Chrome Flash (Type 2) Grille Surrounds

Grille surrounds specified as Type 2 per this specification must meet the acceptance criteria given in
Table 1 at the end of this document.

8.2.2 Passivation Requirements

Stainless steel fasteners, small parts, or other cosmetically sensitive parts supplied to this specification
must be passivated unless otherwise approved by Materials Engineering. The passivation process
removes “free iron” contamination from the surface, which could otherwise act as potential corrosion
sites, leading to premature corrosion. It also facilitates the formation of a thin oxide film which protects
the surface from further oxidation/corrosion. The standard passivation procedure used for Navistar
fasteners, standard parts (ESP), and other small parts is described in this document. Parts will be
passivated according to the requirements of the applicable part specification, part drawing, purchase
order, or otherwise agreed upon between the purchaser and supplier. A note should be added to the
engineering drawing when passivation of the part is intentionally desired.

8.3 Welding
For stainless steel parts which are required to be welded, welds must comply with the American
Welding Society (AWS) document AWS D1.6, or AWS D8.8 unless otherwise specified. Also see
Table XV in MPAPS A-37 APPX for filler metal information. A weld quality stamp should be added to
assembly drawings requiring welding (see stamp #76 in Unigraphics). For resistance spot welding
(RSW) of stainless steel, refer to MPAPS P-9516 for requirements.

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9.0 TEST METHODS

Tests for mechanical properties will be in accordance with ASTM A370. Tests for chemical analysis
will be in accordance with ASTM A751.

10.0 QUALIFICATION
Engineering qualification of electropolishing sources is required in advance of production shipments.
Suppliers shall submit samples for approval of finish, luster, color and appearance to the Navistar
Industrial Design Group. Samples shall be accompanied by test data certifying that all requirements of
the specification have been met. Upon approval, styling master samples denoting the minimum level
of acceptable appearance quality shall be developed and retained by the supplier and the quality
department of each using NAVISTAR facility.

10.1 Quality Control Plan

A Quality Control Plan for products supplied to the requirements of this specification will be established
by mutual agreement between NAVISTAR and the supplier. Unless specific exception is noted, the
following characteristics, where applicable*, shall be included in the plan as features for management
by statistical process control.**

Thickness of the chromium layer, Chemical Finish

Types 2 or 3
* Other characteristics for inclusion in the control plan may be specified on the engineering
drawing and/or purchase order.
** See NAVISTAR Engineering Design Standard A-16

11.0 SOURCE APPROVAL AND QUALITY CONTROL

11.1 Supplier Requirements

All suppliers to NAVISTAR are required to be registered to ISO 9001 Quality System Requirements.
NAVISTAR will also accept TS-16949 registration as long as the supplier can also fulfill all AIAG PPAP
(Production Part Approval Process) documentation and approval requirements. Suppliers must maintain
their certification with an accredited registrar and must furnish copies of registration certificates to their
Corporate Buyer upon request.

11.2 Approval
Parts supplied against contracts or purchase orders citing this specification shall be equivalent in all
respects to those samples which were approved by the purchaser. No changes in formulation or
processing practices are permitted without approval. In the event that changes in material, properties,
processing practices, construction, color, or labeling of the product are required, the supplier shall notify
Materials Engineering and Purchasing and Supplier Development of the proposed change(s). Test data
indicating conformance to all requirements of this specification, test samples, and new or amended or
updated Material Safety Data Sheet(s) (MSDS), in accordance with CFR Title 29, Part 1910 shall be
submitted with the request for change.

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11.3 Process Control

The supplier shall either perform and report results of tests on specific lots of parts produced using ISO
9001 or TS-16949 guidelines, or provide statistical evidence of the lot having been produced in a state of
statistical control and with a process capable of providing all required properties. The part supplier and
the quality control manager of the using plant may determine testing and reporting requirements on
specific products.

12.0 DESIGNATION ON DRAWINGS AND PURCHASE ORDERS

12.1 Drawings
Material designation on drawings will consist of the appropriate stainless steel type and other special
requirements, if necessary. In some cases, it may be necessary to specify the products, such as “sheet”
or “strip,” on drawings to obtain a particular finish. For non-critical applications, in which corrosion
resistance is of primary concern, specifying an 18-8 stainless steel would allow the usage of Types 302,
302B, 302HQ, 303, 304, or 304L (note that Type 303 has inferior corrosion resistance to other 18-8
types).
Examples: Stainless Steel, Type 302, annealed, MPAPS A-37
Stainless Steel, Type 304, strip, ¼ hard, No. 1 finish, MPAPS A-37
Silchrome No. 1 quenched and tempered, MPAPS A-37
21-12N, normalized, MPAPS A-37
Stainless Steel, Type 18-8, MPAPS A-37
Stainless Steel Tubing, Type 304, per MPAPS A-37

For parts which require passivation and the passivation requirement is not specified elsewhere (such as in
Engineering Standard Parts), a note should be added to the engineering drawing:

“Passivate per MPAPS A-37 Type 5”

[Stainless steel fasteners (i.e., bolts, nuts, washers, etc.) will be passivated even if not specified on the
drawing or purchase order, unless otherwise specified.]

For parts requiring other finishes, a note will be added to the applicable drawing(s) to specify required
finish.
Example: Finish per MPAPS A-37, Type 2

When CASS testing is not desired for a given part or program, add this note to the drawing:

“CASS testing not required.”

For stainless steel weldments, reference to AWS D1.6 should be specified on the drawing by adding UG
stamp #76.

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12.2 Purchase Orders

Material designation on purchase orders will consist of one of the appropriate grades and any special
requirements necessary for proper fabrication of the part. See “Appendix – General Information.”

Example: Stainless Steel Plate, Type 301, HRP and annealed, MPAPS A-37
s: Stainless Steel Strip, Type 202, No. 1 Finish, MPAPS A-37
Grade 71360, quenched and tempered, MPAPS A-37

13.0 PACKAGING AND SHIPPING

13.1 Material purchased to this specification will be packed in such a manner as to prevent damage in
ordinary handling and transportation, and to avoid any damage detrimental to the appearance of the part.
Shipping and identification will be in accordance with Navistar Supplier Packing and Shipping Standard
D-13.

13.2 Care should be taken to prevent re-introducing iron to the finished parts by avoiding contact with
iron-bearing parts, iron-contaminated shop dirt, tooling, equipment, etc. Use of non-metallic or plastic
storage/shipping containers is advisable.

14.0 TECHNICAL INFORMATION

For further information related to the technical content Suppliers may purchase controlled
of this specification, contact: copies of this specification by
contacting:
Materials Engineering and Technology Dept. IHS Markit Inc.
10400 W. North Avenue 15 Inverness Way East
Melrose Park, IL 60160 Englewood CO 80112-5776
E-mail: MaterialsEngineering@Navistar.com Phone: 1-800-854-7179
E-mail: Automotive@IHS.com
Website: http://global.ihs.com

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TABLE 1
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA FOR ELECTROPOLISHED/CHROME-FLASH (EP/CF)
GRILLE SURROUNDS

*Class A - Those surfaces which are directly visible, or visible by reflection, when the finished part is
assembled on the truck, and/or those surfaces which can be a source of corrosion products which are visible
either directly or by reflection.
**Class B - Those surfaces that may be partly, but are not directly, visible or mating surfaces that may be
partly covered/hidden when the part is assembled on the truck.

Inspection procedures:
1) Surface of grille surround must be clean and reflective, free of dirt, smudging, or discoloration.
2) Grille surround in truck position, visually inspect @ 4 feet from surface of surround
under a minimum of 100 lumens of light.
3) Visually review the grille surround, 2 pass operation @ 1 minute each.
4) Cosmetic imperfection might not be considered a defect if found when cleaning the grille surround.
Final check of grille surround should be reviewed using criteria 2 & 3 for final disposition.

Test Class A
Defect Description Method Defect Size Surface* Class B Surface** Backside
< 3 total;
scratch before or after visual Hairline cleaning > 300mm apart OK OK
Scratch
electropolishing which can be scratch is
felt with fingernail acceptable,
<10mm

Pits in
inward defect in substrate visual 0.5mm max. < 2 per 6-inch OK OK
material
surface > 150mm apart diameter circle;
10 total

rough surface usually caused visual not acceptable not acceptable OK

Gall marks
in stamping tight sections
in die

not visible in
truck position @
Slug indentation "into" part surface visual 2 mm diameter 4ft.
max.
not visible in
truck position @
outward dent "slug" visual 0.20mm high 4 ft.;
no sharp
definite image of
metal
deformation
allowed.
not visible in
Dents/ding indentation in part truck position @
visual 4ft.

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Table 1 (cont’d)
Test Class A Class B
Defect Description Method Defect Size Surface* Surface** Backside
1.0mm max. OK; must be OK, must be equivalent
inward defect; cannot feel visual > 150mm apart equivalent to to visual standards OK
Electro-
visual
polishing
standards;
pits
no discoloration
evident

Chrome
Burn gray/dull edge appearance visual any size None allowed None allowed

Chrome brown appearance; visual not acceptable - not acceptable - OK

Stains

chromium stains, runs must be cleaned must be cleaned

Chrome bare spots in chromium - visual not acceptable not acceptable OK

miss
slight discoloration

Bare spots void in plated surface visual not acceptable not acceptable OK

Rinse discoloration on surface visual not acceptable not acceptable OK

stains

REVISION HISTORY

Revision Change Approved by Date

Level Approved
1702 Updated references to TMS specifications. Added UNS R. Goluch 2/24/2017
S43932 to Table 1.
1709 Added ASTM A276, ASTM A380, ASTM A493, ASTM A555, R. Goluch 9/27/2017
ASTM A582, ASTM A967, ASTM B368 & MPAPS A-37APPX
to the reference documents. Removed SAE J405 from
reference documents. Added titles to the reference
documents. Format updates. Added sections 6.2.4 – Bars
and Shapes, 6.2.5 – Wires and Rods. Format correction on
tables. Split table I into IA and IB.

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