As Alex began to research the requirements for the project, he stumbled upon the ASTM A480/A480M specification. He downloaded the PDF version of the standard from the ASTM website and began to read through it.
The standard mandates specific information to be included when ordering, such as the quantity, material description (e.g., sheet or plate), ASTM specification number (A480), alloy number, dimensions, and finishes. 2. Permissible Variations in Dimensions (Tolerances) astm a480 a480m pdf
Sanitary requirements demand specific surface finishes and corrosion resistance. A480/A480M provides the framework for specifying these requirements. As Alex began to research the requirements for