This specification covers cold-finished and hot-finished stainless steel wire and wire rods for cold heading or cold forging for applications, such as fasteners, where corrosion resistance is a factor. The steel shall conform to the required chemical composition requirements. The material shall also conform to the requirements as to mechanical properties. All austenitic grades in the annealed condition or annealed and lightly drafted condition shall be capable of passing the criteria set by this specification.
| ASTM International | |
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| Product Category | Standards and Technical Documents |
| Product Number | ASTM A493-09 |
| Product Name | Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Wire and Wire Rods for Cold Heading and Cold Forging |
