This SAE Recommended Practice outlines a procedure for selecting the proper specification for carbon steel sheet and strip which are purchased

to make an identified part

. Specifications considered are:

It also describes how codes or symbols for specifying certain characteristics may be used in electronic data processing systems. Characteristics covered are:

(A)

Hot or cold rolled.

(B)

Sheet or strip.

(C)

Severity of draw (

quality of steel).

(D)

Surface condition (finish, etc.).

(E)

Edge condition.

(F)

Dimensions.

It is intended that other characteristics and part identification be covered by a supplement to the specification, as necessary.