Engineering

Standards
Engineering Standard Number
Name STEEL,LEADED LOW ALLOY

MATERIALS SPECIFICATION 31026

Identifier
(STEEL,LOW ALLOY)

1. Scope
This specification covers leaded, spherodize annealed, cold drawn and stress relieved alloy steel
bars. Material which conforms to ASTM A29 E52L100, JIS G4805 SUJ 2 Leaded and
BS970 535A99 Leaded will meet this specification.

2. Applicable Documents
Applicable documents listed below may be obtained from the respective organizations listed in
CES 10054, Standards Organizations Addresses.

a. ASTM A29, Standard Specification for General Requirements for Steel Bars, Carbon and
Alloy, Hot-Wrought
b. ASTM E8, Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
c. ASTM E10, Standard Test Methods for Brinell Hardness of Metallic Materials
d. ASTM E112, Standard Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size
e. BS970, Wrought Steels for Mechanical and Allied Engineering Purposes
f. CES 10054, Standards Organizations Addresses
g. CES 10056, Glossary
h. CES 99020, Standards, Materials Specification

3. Definitions
There are no unique definitions in this standard. Terms used in this standard that have a general
definition for usage in Cummins Engineering Standards are defined in CES 10056, Glossary.

4. Specification
4.1. Significance and Use

4.1.1. This specification covers leaded, spherodize annealed, cold drawn and stress relieved
alloy steel bars for use where machinability is a significant consideration since lead
improves machinability.

4.1.2. If this specification is utilized, an optional material without lead should also
be specified.

4.1.3. If the material is to be heat treated the potential embrittling effect of lead should
be considered.

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Standards
Engineering Standard Number
Name STEEL,LEADED LOW ALLOY

MATERIALS SPECIFICATION 31026

Identifier
(STEEL,LOW ALLOY)

4.1.4. If the material is to be welded, brazed or cut with a torch the following three issues
should be considered:

a. Workers must be protected from the toxic effects of lead via adequate ventilation.
b. Lead may adversely affect the weld strength by covering the weld interface and
inhibiting bonding.
c. If areas adjacent to the weld are simultaneously loaded in tension and heated into the
embrittlement range, there is potential for cracking.

4.1.5. Acceptance limits are statistically significant as indicated in CES 99020 unless
specifically excepted.

4.2. Chemical Composition

Chemical composition shall be within the acceptance limits specified by Table 1: Chemical
Composition on page 2

Table 1: Chemical Composition

Element Acceptance Limit

Carbon 0.95 - 1.10%

Manganese 0.70% Maximum
Phosphorus 0.025% Maximum
Sulfur 0.025% Maximum
Chromium 1.20 - 1.60%
Lead 0.15 - 0.35%
Silicon 0.1 - 0.35%

4.3. Physical Properties

There are no physical properties required by this specification.

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Standards
Engineering Standard Number
Name STEEL,LEADED LOW ALLOY

MATERIALS SPECIFICATION 31026

Identifier
(STEEL,LOW ALLOY)

4.4. Mechanical Properties

There are no mechanical properties required by this specification.

4.5. Structure

4.5.1. Microstructure shall be spherodized carbide.

4.5.2. Grain size shall be 5 - 8 when measured in accordance with ASTM E112.

4.6. Additional Requirements

Material must be commercially free from seams, laps, pipe, segregation and other defects
detrimental to machining or performance.

5. Reference Reading
The following references were used in the preparation of this standard.

The Effects of Lead on the Mechanical Properties of Steels, Cummins Technical Report
0741-85018, C.F. Musolff.

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