What Is ASTM A513 Electric Welded Steel Tube?
ASTM A513/A513M-20a specifies requirements for electric-resistance-welded (ERW) carbon and alloy steel mechanical tubing. The standard defines mechanical properties, chemical composition, manufacturing methods, and dimensional tolerances to ensure consistent performance.
This specification is widely used in automotive, machinery, and structural applications where precision, strength, and surface finish are important. It ensures that mechanical tubing meets required performance and fabrication standards.
Applications and Benefits of ASTM A513 Electric Welded Steel Tube Testing
Scope
ASTM A513 covers ERW mechanical tubing produced in various shapes and grades. The standard ensures compliance with mechanical strength, chemical composition, dimensional accuracy, and weld integrity.
The standard evaluates:
- Mechanical properties such as tensile and yield strength
- Chemical composition of carbon and alloy steel
- Weld seam integrity and quality
- Dimensional tolerances and surface finish
- Suitability for mechanical applications
Applications
- Automotive components and frames
- Machinery and equipment parts
- Structural and mechanical tubing systems
- Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Furniture and fabricated metal products
- Industrial and engineering applications
Benefits
- Ensures consistent quality and dimensional accuracy
- Provides reliable mechanical performance
- Supports precision fabrication and machining
- Assists in material selection for mechanical applications
- Enables comparison between tubing grades
Our ASTM A513 Testing Procedure
Material Identification
Tubing grade, size, and specifications are verified according to ASTM A513.
1Mechanical Testing
Tensile and hardness tests are conducted to evaluate strength and durability.
2Chemical Analysis
Elemental composition is analyzed to confirm compliance with material requirements.
3Data Recording & Evaluation
Results are compared with ASTM A513 specifications for acceptance.
4ASTM A513 Test Parameters and Requirements
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Applicable Materials | Carbon and alloy steel tubing |
| Manufacturing Method | Electric-resistance-welded (ERW) |
| Tensile Strength | ~350 MPa to 700 MPa |
| Yield Strength | ~250 MPa to 550 MPa |
| Wall Thickness | ~0.5 mm to 12 mm |
| Outer Diameter | ~6 mm to 200 mm |
- Universal testing machine
- Optical emission spectrometer (OES)
- Hardness tester
- Dimensional measurement tools
- Weld inspection equipment
- Data acquisition system
Equipment and Instrumentation Used for ASTM A513 Testing
What You Receive: Test Report, Data, and Certification
- Mechanical property test results
- Chemical composition verification
- Weld quality and dimensional inspection
- Material grade confirmation
- Test condition summary
- ASTM compliance report
ASTM A513 Electric Welded Steel Tube FAQs
ASTM A513/A513M-20a includes chemical composition, tensile strength, yield strength, dimensional tolerances, wall thickness, and weld integrity, ensuring electric-resistance-welded mechanical tubing meets performance requirements for structural and mechanical applications.
ASTM A513/A513M-20a defines multiple types and grades, including Types 1, 2, 5, and 6, covering various mechanical and dimensional requirements for tubing.
ASTM A513/A513M-20a covers carbon steel and alloy steel tubing produced by electric-resistance welding processes for mechanical applications.
ASTM A513/A513M-20a tubing is used in automotive components, machinery, structural parts, and mechanical systems requiring consistent dimensions and mechanical performance.
ASTM A513/A513M-20a defines properties under controlled conditions and may not account for service environment, welding effects, or fabrication processes influencing long-term performance of mechanical tubing.
ASTM A513 ERW Pipe Inspection involves evaluating electric-resistance-welded carbon and alloy steel mechanical tubing for dimensional accuracy, weld integrity, and material quality. Inspection includes checking outside diameter, wall thickness, length, surface defects, chemical composition, and mechanical properties such as tensile strength and hardness. The results help ensure the tubing meets ASTM A513 requirements for quality and performance.
Why Choose Infinita Lab for Electric Welded Steel Tube Testing
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