1 Scope
This standard specifies the terms and definitions, ordering information, classification and designation, dimensions, appearance and permissible deviation, technical requirements, test methods, inspection rules, packing, marking and quality certificate of stainless steel wires.
This standard is applicable to stainless steel wires (hereinafter referred to as "steel wires"), however, the austenite and PH stainless spring steel wires as well as the stainless steel wires for cold upsetting and welding are excluded.
2 Normative References
The following documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. For dated reference, subsequent amendments to (excluding correction to), or revisions of, any of these publications do not apply. However, the parties whose enter into agreement according to this standard are encouraged to research whether the latest editions of these labels are applied or not. For undated normative references, the lastest edition is applicable to this standard.
Contents
Foreword I
1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Terms and Definitions
4 Ordering Information
5 Classification and Designation
6 Dimension, Appearance and Permissible Deviation
7 Technical Requirements
8 Test Methods
9 Inspection Rules
10 Packing, Marking and Quality Certificate
Appendix A (Informative) Comparison of the Old, New and Foreign Similar Designations
Appendix B (Informative) Technical Differences of this Standard with ASTM A580-1998(2004) and Their Reasons
