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BS EN 683-1 : 1996

Committees responsible for this

British Standard
The preparation of this British Standard was entrusted to Technical Committee
NFE/35, Light metals and their alloys, upon which the following bodies were
represented:

Aluminium Federation
Aluminium Stockholders' Association
Association of Light Alloy Refiners Limited
Magnesium Industry Council
Ministry of Defence
Coopted members

This British Standard, having

been prepared under the
direction of the Enginering Sector
Board, was published under the
authority of the Standards Board
and comes into effect on
15 November 1996

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Amendments issued since publication

Amd. No. Date Text affected

The following BSI references

relate to the work on this
standard:
Committee reference NFE/35
Draft for comment 92/39500 DC

ISBN 0 580 26427 0

 BS EN 683-1 : 1996

National foreword

This British Standard has been prepared by Technical Committee NFE/35 and is the
English language version of EN 683-1 : 1996 Aluminium and aluminium alloys Ð
Finstock Ð Part 1: Technical conditions for inspection and delivery, published by the
European Committee for Standardization (CEN).

Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity

from legal obligations.

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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 683-1
NORME EUROPEÂENNE
EUROPAÈISCHE NORM June 1996

ICS 77.120.10

Descriptors: Aluminium, aluminium alloys, rolled products, cold rolled products, sheets, heat exchangers, specifications, inspection, tests,
delivery, marking

English version

Aluminium and aluminium alloys Ð Finstock Ð

Part 1. Technical conditions for inspection and delivery

Aluminium et alliages d'aluminium Ð Aluminium und Aluminiumlegierungen Ð

Bandes pour eÂchangeurs thermiques Ð Vormaterial fuÈr WaÈrmeaustauscher (Finstock) Ð
Partie 1: Conditions techniques de controÃle et de Teil 1: Technische Lieferbedingungen
livraison

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This European Standard was approved by CEN on 1996-05-16. CEN members are
bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the
conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard
without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibiliographical references concerning such national standards
may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.
The European Standards exist in three official versions (English, French, German).
A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a
CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the
same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Denmark,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands,
Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.

CEN
European Committee for Standardization
Comite EuropeÂen de Normalisation
EuropaÈisches Komitee fuÈr Normung

Central Secretariat: rue de Stassart, 36 B-1050 Brussels

 1996 Copyright reserved to CEN members

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EN 683-1 : 1996

Foreword Contents
This European Standard has been prepared by Page
Technical Committee CEN/TC 132, Aluminium and
aluminium alloys, the secretariat of which is held by 1 Scope 3
AFNOR. 2 Normative references 3
This European Standard shall be given the status of a 3 Definitions 3
national standard, either by publication of an identical 4 Orders or tenders 3
text or by endorsement, at the latest by
December 1996, and conflicting national standards shall 5 Requirements 3
be withdrawn at the latest by December 1996. 5.1 Production and manufacturing processes 3
Within its programme of work, Technical Committee 5.2 Quality control 3
CEN/TC 132 entrusted CEN/TC 132/WG 6, Foil and
5.3 Chemical composition 3
finstock, to prepare the following document for
publication as a European Standard: 5.4 Mechanical properties 4
5.5 Freedom from defects 4
EN 683-1 Aluminium and aluminium alloys ±
Finstock ± Part 1: Technical conditions for 5.6 Tolerances on dimensions and form 4
inspection and delivery 5.7 Special properties 4
This standard is part of a set of three standards. The 6 Test procedure 4
other standards deal with: 6.1 Specimen 4
EN 683-2 Aluminium and aluminium alloys ± 6.2 Methods of testing 4
Finstock ± Part 2: Mechanical properties

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6.3 Retests 5
EN 683-3 Aluminium and aluminium alloys ±
Finstock ± Part 3: Tolerances on dimensions 7 Inspection documents 5
and form 7.1 General 5
7.2 Documents established on the basis of
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, inspections and tests performed by qualified
the national standards organizations of the following personnel who are involved in the
countries are bound to implement this European manufacturing process and/or belong to the
Standard: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, quality control department 5
Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,
Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, 7.3 Documents established on the basis of
Switzerland and the United Kingdom. inspections and tests performed or
supervised by qualified personnel
organizationally independent from the
manufacturing department, according to the
requirements specified on the order and
carried out on the products for delivery or
on the relevant inspection lot 5
8 Marking of products 5
9 Packaging 5
10 Arbitration 5

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1 Scope
This Part of EN 683 specifies the technical conditions
for inspection and delivery of wrought aluminium and
aluminium alloy finstock.
The gauge range covered is 80 mm to 350 mm.
2 Normative references
This European Standard incorporates by dated or
undated reference, provisions from other publications.
These normative references are cited at the
appropriate places in the text and the publications are
listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent
amendments to or revisions of any of these
publications apply to this European Standard only
when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For
undated references the latest edition of the publication
referred to applies.
EN 515 Aluminium and aluminium alloys ±
Wrought products ± Temper designations
EN 573-3 Aluminium and aluminium alloys ±
Chemical composition and form of
wrought products ± Part 3: Chemical
composition
prEN 683-2
prEN 683-3
Aluminium and aluminium alloys ±
Aluminium and aluminium alloys ±
Finstock ± Part 3: Tolerances on
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Finstock ± Part 2: Mechanical properties
dimensions and form
EN 10002-1 Metallic materials ± Tenstile testing ±
Part 1: Method of test (at ambient
temperature)
EN 10204 Metallic products ± Types of inspection
documents
3 Definitions
For the purposes of this standard, the following
definitions apply:
3.1 finstock
Flat, cold rolled product of rectangular cross section
and thickness in the range 80 mm to 350 mm.
3.2 inspection lot or batch
Consignment or a part thereof, submitted for
inspection comprising products of the same grade or
alloy, the same form, temper, thickness and cross
section, processed in the same way and where
applicable, submitted to a final heat treatment in the
same furnace load.
3.3 sample
One or more products taken from an inspection lot.
3.4 specimen
One or more pieces taken from each product in a
sample for the purpose of producing test pieces.
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3.5 test piece
Piece taken from each specimen and suitably prepared
for the test.
3.6 test
Operation to which the test piece is subjected in order
to measure or classify a property.
4 Orders or tenders
The order or tender shall specify the product required
and shall contain the following information:
a) type and form of product:
± the designation of the aluminium or aluminium
alloy;
± the form of the product;
b) temper of the material to be delivered as
specified in EN 515;
c) number of this European Standard;
d) dimensions of the product:
± thickness;
± width and type of specified tolerance on width
as defined in prEN 683-3
(symmetrical, only plus, only minus);
± internal and external diameter of the coil/reel;
± core size and type;
e) mass and number of coils;
f) any special requirements agreed between supplier
and purchaser, e.g.:
± test certificates and inspection reports;
± marking of the products, e.g. identification;
± reference to drawings, e.g. for packaging, coil
axis orientation, etc.;
± whether surface degreasing is required.
Where special requirements are specified, the
application shall be stated.
5 Requirements
5.1 Production and manufacturing processes
Unless otherwise specified in the order, the production
and manufacturing processes shall be left to the
discretion of the supplier. Unless it is explicitly stated
in the order, no obligation shall be placed on the
supplier to use the same processes for subsequent and
similar orders.
5.2 Quality control
The supplier shall be responsible for the performance
of all inspection and tests required by the relevant
standard and/or the particular specification prior to the
shipment of the product.
5.3 Chemical composition
The chemical composition shall be in conformity with
EN 573-3.
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5.4 Mechanical properties
The mechanical properties shall be in conformity with
prEN 683-2.
5.5 Freedom from defects
The product shall be free from defects prejudicial to its
suitable and proper use.
5.6 Tolerances on dimensions and form
The tolerances on dimensions and form shall be in
conformity with prEN 683-3.
5.7 Special properties
Any special property requirements shall be agreed
between purchaser and supplier.
6 Test procedure
6.1 Specimen
6.1.1 Chemical analysis
The specimens for chemical analysis shall be taken at
the time of casting. Their shape and method of
production (mould design, cooling rate, mass etc.) shall
be so designed that their composition is homogeneous
and be adapted to the method of analysis.
6.1.2 Specimens for mechanical testing
6.1.2.1 Location and size
Specimens shall be taken from samples in such a way
that it is possible to orientate the test pieces in relation
to the product, as specified in 6.1.2.2. The specimens
shall be large enough to allow manufacture of the test
pieces necessary to carry out the required tests and
shall include sufficient metal to allow manufacture of
the test pieces for any retests required.
6.1.2.2 Orientation
Specimens shall be taken in such a manner that the
test pieces can be prepared in the longitudinal
direction.
6.1.2.3 Identification
Each specimen shall be identified in such a way that
after removal, it is still possible to identify the product
from which it was taken and its location and
orientation. If during the course of subsequent
operations removal of the markings cannot be avoided,
new markings shall be make before the originals are
removed.
6.1.2.4 Preparation
Specimens shall be taken from the sample after
completion of all the mechanical and heat treatment
operations that the product has to undergo before
delivery and which can influence the mechanical
properties of the metal. In cases where this is not
possible, the sample or specimens may be taken at an
earlier stage, but they shall be subjected to the same
treatment as that to which it is intended to submit the
product concerned.
Cutting shall be carried out in such a manner that it
does not change the characteristics of the part of the
specimen from which the test pieces are to be
prepared. Thus, the dimensions of the specimens shall
provide an adequate allowance to permit removal of
the zone affected by cutting.
Specimens shall not be treated in any way that alters
their mechanical properties.
6.1.2.5 Number
One specimen shall be taken from each inspection lot
of 10 000 kg or part thereof. For single coils weighing
more than 10 000 kg each, only one specimen per coil
shall be taken.
6.1.3 Test pieces for tensile test
6.1.3.1 Identification
Each test piece shall be marked in such a manner that
it is possible to identify the inspection lot from which
it was taken and, if required, its location and
orientation in the product.
If a test piece is identified by stamping, this shall not
be in a place or manner which can interfere with
subsequent testing. Where it is not convenient to mark
a test piece, an identification tag may be attached.
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6.1.3.2 Number
One test piece shall be taken from each specimen.
6.1.3.3 Type
Flat test pieces shall be used for all thicknesses
covered by EN 683. The test piece shall be prepared so
that both rolled surfaces are included undisturbed.
6.1.3.4 Machining
Any machining necessary shall be carried out in such a
manner that it does not change the characteristics of
the metal in the test piece.
6.2 Methods of testing
6.2.1 Analysis of chemical composition
Methods of analysis shall be at the discretion of the
supplier. In cases of dispute concerning the chemical
composition, referee analysis shall be carried out by
the methods to be agreed between supplier and
purchaser and the results obtained shall be accepted.
6.2.2 Mechanical and physical tests
The tensile test shall be carried out in accordance with
EN 10002-1 (see also clause 4 of prEN 683-2 : 1992).
6.2.3 Measurement of dimensions
The dimensions shall be measured by means of
measuring instruments which are capable of measuring
to the accuracy required by the dimensions and the
tolerances on dimensions specified in prEN 683-3. All
dimensions shall be checked at the ambient
temperature of the workshop or laboratory, and, in
case of dispute, at a temperature between 15 ÊC
and 25 ÊC inclusive.
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6.2.4 Surface finish
Unless otherwise specified, examination of surface
appearance shall be carried out without the assistance
of magnifying apparatus on products before delivery.
6.3 Retests
6.3.1 Chemical composition
If any analysis does not meet the chemical composition
requirements, the cast shall be rejected.
6.3.2 Mechanical properties
If any one of the test pieces first selected fails to meet
the requirements for the mechanical properties, the
following procedure shall be applied:
± if an error is clearly identified, in either the test
piece preparation or the test procedure, then the
corresponding result shall be disregarded and the
test resumed as initially required;
± if an error is not identified, then two further
specimens shall be taken from the same lot, at least
one being from the same coil from which the
original specimen was taken, unless that coil has
been withdrawn by the supplier.
If both these specimens meet the requirements for
mechanical properties, the lot which they represent
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shall be deemed to comply with the requirements of
this European Standard. If either or both of these
specimens fail to meet the requirements for mechanical
properties, the lot shall be deemed not to comply with
this European Standard.
6.3.3 Other properties
The retests of other properties shall be agreed between
supplier and purchaser.
7 Inspection documents
7.1 General
If requested by the purchaser on the order, the supplier
shall provide one or more of the following documents
as applicable.
7.2 Documents established on the basis of
inspections and tests performed by qualified
personnel who are involved in the
manufacturing process and/or belong to the
quality control department
7.2.1 Certificate of conformity
Document by which the producer certifies that
according to inspections and results of representative
tests the products for delivery comply with the
relevant standards and with the additional
requirements in the order, if any.
7.2.2 Test report
Document by which the producer certifies that the
products for delivery comply with the requirements
specified on the order. This document details the
results of the current production controls carried out
on identical products made using the same method as
the products for delivery but not necessarily on the
products for delivery themselves.
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7.2.3 Specific test report
Document by which the producer certifies that the
products for delivery comply with the requirements
specified on the order. This document details the
chemical composition and the results of prescribed
mechanical tests and of any other test specified on the
order. It is established on the basis of tests carried out
on specimens taken from among the products for
delivery themselves. The delivery of such a certificate
generally implies inspection tests on individual lots.
7.3 Documents established on the basis of
inspections and tests performed or supervised
by qualified personnel organizationally
independent from the manufacturing
department, according to the requirements
specified on the order and carried out on the
products for delivery or on the relevant
inspection lot
Inspection certificates in accordance with EN 10204:
± `3.1.A': Certificate issued and validated by an
inspector designated by the official regulations, in
accordance with these and the corresponding
technical rules.
± `3.1.B': Certificate issued by the department
independent of the manufacturing department and
validated by an authorized representative of the
producer independent of the manufacturing
department.
± `3.1.C': Certificate issued and validated by an
authorized representative of the purchaser, in
accordance with the specifications of the order.
8 Marking of products
Marking or products shall only be undertaken when
agreed between supplier and purchaser and stated on
the order. This marking shall not adversely affect the
final use of the product.
9 Packaging
Unless otherwise specified on the order, the method of
packing shall be determined by the supplier who shall
take all necessary precautions to ensure that, under the
usual conditions of transportation, the products shall
be delivered in a condition suitable for use.
10 Arbitration
In cases of dispute concerning conformity with the
requirements of this European Standard, before
rejecting the products, testing and examination shall be
carried out by an arbitrator chosen by mutual
agreement between supplier and purchaser.
The arbitrator's decision shall be final.
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