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STANDARD ABNT NBR

BRAZILIAN 6330
Second edition
7/1/2020

General purpose carbon steel wire rod

intended for drawing and cold rolling —
Requirements
Carbon steel wire, of general use, for drawing and cold rolling —
Requirements
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ICS 77.140.65 ISBN 978-65-5659-319-7

Reference number
ABNT NBR 6330: 2020
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Preface ..................................................................... .................................................................. ............................................................iv 1

Scope ................................................. .................................................................. .............................1

two Normative references ................................................................... .................................................................. ...1

3 Terms and definitions .................................................................. .................................................................. ..........1

4 General requirements ................................................ .................................................................. .............1

4.1 Chemical composition ................................................ .................................................................. .......1
4.2 Nominal dimensions and tolerances ..................................................... .....................................4
4.3 Wire rod packaging ................................................... ......................................4
4.4 Identification and marking ..................................................................... .................................................................. ..4

4.5 Certificate................................................. .................................................................. ........................5

4.6 Order ................................................. .................................................................. ................................5
5 Specific requirements ..................................................................... .................................................................. ....5

5.1 Tolerances for chemical composition ................................................... ............................5

5.2 Surface defects ..................................................................... .................................................................. .......6
6 Inspection................................................. .................................................................. ........................7
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6.1 General ................................................. .................................................................. ................................7

6.2 Sampling ................................................. .................................................................. .....................7
6.3 Essay................................................. .................................................................. ................................7
6.3.1 Dimensional ..................................................................... .................................................................. .....................7

6.3.2 Surface defects ..................................................................... .................................................................. .......7

6.3.3 Chemical composition ................................................ .................................................................. .......8
6.3.4 Acceptance and Rejection .................................................................. .................................................................. ..........8

Tables
Table 1 - Chemical composition of carbon steels applicable to wire rods...........................two
Table 2 - Tolerances for verification chemical analysis on the product..................................6
Table 3 - Maximum Defect Depth.................................................. ...........................................6

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Preface

The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) is the National Forum for Standardization. The
Brazilian Standards, the content of which is the responsibility of the Brazilian Committees (ABNT/CB), the
Sectorial Standardization Organisms (ABNT/ONS) and the Special Study Commissions (ABNT/CEE), are
prepared by Study Commissions (CE), formed by the parties interested in the theme object of
standardization.

ABNT Technical Documents are prepared according to the rules of ABNT Directive 2.

AABNT draws attention to the fact that, despite having been requested to comment on possible
patent rights during the National Consultation, these may occur and must be communicated to
ABNT at any time (Law No. 9,279, of May 14, 1996).

ABNT Technical Documents, as well as International Standards (ISO and IEC), are voluntary and do
not include contractual, legal or statutory requirements. ABNT Technical Documents do not replace
Laws, Decrees or Regulations, which users must comply with, taking precedence over any ABNT
Technical Document.

It should be noted that the ABNT Technical Documents may be cited in Technical Regulations. In
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these cases, the bodies responsible for the Technical Regulations can determine the dates for
demanding the requirements of any ABNT Technical Documents.

ABNT NBR 6330 was prepared by the Brazilian Steel Committee (ABNT/CB-028), by the Commission for
the Study of Wire Rod, Wires and Artifacts (CE-028:002.002). The Revision Project circulated in National
Consultation according to Notice nº 04, of07.04.2020 to 08.06.2020.

AABNT NBR 6330: 2020cancel and replaceABNT NBR 6330: 1980,which has been technically revised.

The English Scope of ABNT NBR 6330 is as follows:

scope
This standard sets out the conditions and requirements for the supply of hot-rolled steel wire rod,
specified by its chemical composition, for drawing and cold rolling. Does not include alloy steels.

NOTE Other steels other than carbon steel, containing low percentage alloying elements, may be produced
in accordance with this Standard. Thus, steels with addition of Boron, Chromium, Vanadium, Niobium and
Silicon, are practical examples of steels used in the manufacture of wire machine according to this standard.

This standard does not apply to wire rods for special applications covered by other specific standards, such as
wire rod for cold forged bolts and nuts and for welding electrodes, among others.

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Carbon steel wire rod, for general use, intended for drawing and cold
rolling — Requirements

1 Scope
This Standard establishes the requirements for the supply of hot-rolled carbon steel wire rod,
specified by its chemical composition, for general use, intended for drawing and cold rolling. This
Standard does not include alloy steels.

NOTE Steels other than just carbon steel, containing low percentage alloying elements,
may be produced in accordance with this Standard. Thus, steels with the addition of boron, chromium, vanadium, niobium
and silicon are practical examples of steels used in the manufacture of wire rod according to this Standard.

This Standard does not apply to types of special purpose wire rod covered by other specific
Standards, such as wire rod for cold forged bolts and nuts and for welding electrodes, among
others.
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twonormative references
The following documents are cited in the text in such a way that their contents, total or partial,
constitute requirements for this Document. For dated references, only the editions cited apply. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments)
applies.

ABNT NBR 6215, Terminology of steel products – Terminology

ABNT NBR 6354,Steel wire rod intended for drawing and cold rolling - Standardization

ABNT NBR NM 117,Steel Wire Rod - Surface Examination

SAE J403,Chemical Compositions of SAE Carbon Steels

3Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions of ABNT NBR 6215 apply.

4 General requirements

4.1Chemical composition

4.1.1The chemical composition of the carbon steel used in the manufacture of the wire rod specified in this
Standard must be in accordance with Table 1. Other steels, in addition to those described in Table 1, such as
modified carbon steels and alloyed steels, may be used in the wires. -machine supplied as per this Norm.

4.1.2The chemical composition requirements are presented in Table 1, whose contents refer to the
analysis of the run (pot).

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Table 1 -Chemical composition of carbon steels applicable to wire rods(to be continued)

steelsThe W Mn P max.The S max.The

1002B 0.02 - 0.04 0.35 max. 0.040 0.050

1003B 0.02 - 0.06 0.35 max. 0.040 0.050

1004B 0.02 - 0.08 0.35 max. 0.040 0.050

1005w 0.06 max. 0.35 max. 0.040 0.050

1006w 0.08 max. 0.25 - 0.40 0.040 0.050

1007B 0.02 - 0.10 0.50 max. 0.040 0.050

1008w 0.10 max. 0.30 - 0.50 0.040 0.050

1009w 0.15 max. 0.60 max. 0.040 0.050

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1010 0.08 - 0.13 0.30 - 0.60 0.040 0.050

1012 0.10 - 0.15 0.30 - 0.60 0.040 0.050

1013 0.11 - 0.16 0.50 - 0.80 0.040 0.050

1015 0.13 - 0.18 0.30 - 0.60 0.040 0.050

1016 0.13 - 0.18 0.60 - 0.90 0.040 0.050

1017 0.15 - 0.20 0.30 - 0.60 0.040 0.050

1018 0.15 - 0.20 0.60 - 0.90 0.040 0.050

1019 0.15 - 0.20 0.70 - 1.00 0.040 0.050

1020 0.18 - 0.23 0.30 - 0.60 0.040 0.050

1021 0.18 - 0.23 0.60 - 0.90 0.040 0.050

1022 0.18 - 0.23 0.70 - 1.00 0.040 0.050

1023 0.20 - 0.25 0.30 - 0.60 0.040 0.050

1025 0.22 - 0.28 0.30 - 0.60 0.040 0.050

1026 0.22 - 0.28 0.60 - 0.90 0.040 0.050

1029 0.25 - 0.31 0.60 - 0.90 0.040 0.050

1030 0.28 - 0.34 0.60 - 0.90 0.040 0.050

1033 0.30 - 0.36 0.70 - 1.00 0.040 0.050

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1035 0.32 - 0.38 0.60 - 0.90 0.040 0.050

1037 0.32 - 0.38 0.70 - 1.00 0.040 0.050

1038 0.35 - 0.42 0.60 - 0.90 0.040 0.050

1039 0.37 - 0.44 0.70 - 1.00 0.040 0.050

1040 0.37 - 0.44 0.60 - 0.90 0.040 0.050

1042 0.40 - 0.47 0.60 - 0.90 0.040 0.050

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Table 1(conclusion)
steelsThe W Mn P max.The S max.The

1043 0.40 - 0.47 0.70 - 1.00 0.040 0.050

1044 0.43 - 0.50 0.30 - 0.60 0.040 0.050

1045 0.43 - 0.50 0.60 - 0.90 0.040 0.050

1046 0.43 - 0.50 0.70 - 1.00 0.040 0.050

1049 0.46 - 0.53 0.60 - 0.90 0.040 0.050

1050 0.48 - 0.55 0.60 - 0.90 0.040 0.050

1053 0.48 - 0.55 0.70 - 1.00 0.040 0.050

1055 0.50 - 0.60 0.60 - 0.90 0.040 0.050

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1060 0.55 - 0.65 0.60 - 0.90 0.040 0.050

1065 0.60 - 0.70 0.60 - 0.90 0.040 0.050

1070 0.65 - 0.75 0.60 - 0.90 0.040 0.050

1074 0.70 - 0.80 0.50 - 0.80 0.040 0.050

1075 0.70 - 0.80 0.40 - 0.70 0.040 0.050

1078 0.72 - 0.85 0.30 - 0.60 0.040 0.050

1080 0.75 - 0.88 0.60 - 0.90 0.040 0.050

1084 0.80 - 0.93 0.60 - 0.90 0.040 0.050

1085 0.80 - 0.93 0.70 - 1.00 0.040 0.050

1086 0.80 - 0.93 0.30 - 0.50 0.040 0.050

1090 0.85 - 0.98 0.60 - 0.90 0.040 0.050

1095 0.90 - 1.03 0.30 - 0.50 0.040 0.050

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The Steels equivalent to J 403.

B See item 4.1.5.
w See item 4.1.6.

4.1.2.1If Table 1 still has residual elements, the following maximum values must be considered:
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a) % Cu 0.35;

b) % Ni 0.25;

c) %Cr 0.20;

d) % Mo 0.06.

4.1.3When silicon is requested, the following limits must be respected:

a) 0.10% max or

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b) 0.10 - 0.20% or

c) 0.15 - 0.35% or

d) 0.20 - 0.40% or

e) 0.30 – 0.60%.

4.1.4Other silicon bands may be used upon prior agreement between the supplier and the
consumer.

4.1.5Ultra-low carbon steels that have been stabilized free of cracks cannot be supplied to the limits
shown in Table 1. The steels that apply in this case are:

a) SAE 1002;

b) SAE 1003;

c) SAE 1004;

d) SAE 1007.
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4.1.6Ultra-low carbon steels, stabilized free of interstitials, can be supplied, subject to prior
agreement between producer and consumer, for the limits shown in Table 1. The steels that apply
are:

a) SAE 1005;

b) SAE 1006;

c) SAE 1008;

d) SAE 1009.

4.2Nominal dimensions and tolerances

The nominal dimensions and tolerances of wire rod according to this Standard are indicated in ABNT
NBR 6354.

4.3Wire rod packaging

4.3.1Each coil must be properly compacted and tied, in order to allow its handling and transport
without risk of breakage.

4.3.2Depending on the capacity of the customer's handling equipment, by prior agreement, the
number of coils per bundle of wire rod must be established.

4.4Identification and marking

When supplying by race, each roll must be identified by an indelible label, firmly attached. The label
must indicate at a minimum:

a) name or symbol of the producer;

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b) steel grade;

c) race number;

d) nominal dimension (gauge) of the wire rod;

e) mass of the coils;

f) additional requirements (when requested).

4.5Certificate

4.5.1A quality certificate must be provided, containing the supply runs or batches, with at least the
following information:

a) name of the product;

b) steel grade;

c) chemical composition of steel (run analysis);

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d) nominal dimension (gauge), expressed in millimeters;

e) number of this standard.

4.5.2The certificate must accompany the invoice or, when previously agreed between the supplier
and the consumer, it can be done electronically.

4.6 Order

4.6.1When ordering wire rod, in accordance with this Standard, the buyer must indicate:

a) number of this Standard;

b) amount by mass;

c) steel grade;

d) nominal dimension (gauge), expressed in millimeters;

e) specific requirements or supplementary data to this Standard.

4.6.2The tolerance cannot exceed ± 10% of the weight of the order or the nominal mass of a coil.

5Specific requirements

5.1Tolerances for chemical composition

When the verification analysis on the product is foreseen, the admissible variations of the contents are
those indicated in Table 2.

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Table 2 -Tolerances for verification chemical analysis on the product

Variation above value
Maximum specification limit or range maximum or below
Element minimum for wire rod
%
%
≤ 0.25 0.02
CarbonThe 0.25 <×≤ 0.55 0.03
> 0.55 0.04
≤ 0.90 0.03
Manganese
0.90 <×≤ 1.65 0.06
Phosphor Above the maximum only for 0.040 (inclusive) 0.008
04/5/2023)

Sulfur Above the maximum only for 0.050 (inclusive) 0.008

≤ 0.35 0.02
Silicon
0.90 <× <0.60 0.05
Copper Below the minimum for steels only 0.02
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Lead 0.15 <×≤ 0.35 0.03

The In the case of the element carbon, the limits presented in Table 2 are applicable when the specified limit
for manganese does not exceed 1.1%, in which case it is common to add 0.01% for carbon in this Table.

5.2surface defects

5.2.1The wire rod must be free of kinks on its surface.

5.2.2Defects such as cracks and scratches are allowed, as long as they do not exceed the depths
indicated in Table 3.

5.2.3The surface state is characterized by the maximum permissible depths of defects, indicated in
Table 3. In case of dispute, the determination of the depth of the defect is made by microscopic
examination. Table 3 is not applicable to wire rod to be used in the production of steel wires for
reinforced concrete. If necessary, the maximum acceptable limits must be subject to prior
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Table 3 -Maximum depth of defects

Diameter
Maximum depth of defects
(or equivalent section diameter)
mm
d
d < 10 0.20
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18 ≤ d < 30 0.30
30 ≤ d < 40 0.40

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5.2.4Other surface requirements, different from those indicated in 5.2.2, may also be established by prior
agreement between the supplier and the consumer.

6Inspection

6.1 General

6.1.1If it is in the interest of the consumer to accompany the inspection and testing of the products
in the order, the supplier must grant him all the necessary and sufficient facilities to verify that the
order is being fulfilled according to the order, without any interruption in processing. or delay in
production. In this case, the samples must be taken from the rolls indicated by the consumer and
tested in accordance with ABNT NBR NM 117.

6.1.2The inspection and tests must be carried out in full before shipment, unless otherwise agreed
between the supplier and the consumer.

6.2 Sampling

6.2.1All types of steel must be supplied, upon prior agreement between the supplier and the
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consumer, by batch or batch.

6.2.2For the purposes of receiving and sampling, the unit must be 50 t.

6.2.3In the case of delivery by run, the unit is the run itself, up to 50 t, or the remaining fraction.

6.2.4In the case of a batch, the unit is also 50 t, or the remaining fraction.

6.2.5Each sample consists of a segment of a wire rod coil taken from a coil. and suitable for:

a) chemical analysis of verification, when carried out by prior agreement between the supplier and
the consumer, must be carried out on three samples taken, in different coils, from the same
receiving unit;

b) surface examination according to ABNT NBR NM 117, a sample must be taken for every 5 t or
remaining fraction.

6.3 Tests

6.3.1 Dimensional

The dimensional tolerances verification test, according to ABNT NBR 6354, must be carried out by
means of suitable measuring instruments.

NOTE Examples of measuring instruments for these cases are the micrometer or the caliper.

6.3.2surface defects

6.3.2.1The surface condition test is carried out according to one or more tests of ABNT NBR NM 117, and
as indicated in 5.2.2 and 5.2.3 of this Standard.

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6.3.2.2In the case of unsatisfactory examination of the surface condition, carry out new tests at the
rate of two tests for each unsatisfactory one or carry out new tests coil by coil.

6.3.2.3In the case of rejection due to surface defects, by prior agreement between the supplier and
the consumer, the examination of all rolls in the receiving unit may be established.

6.3.3Chemical composition

6.3.3.1The determination of the chemical composition of the incoming inspection must be carried out by
optical spectrometry or another equivalent process, and the maximum permissible difference between the
values of the supplier's quality certificate and the chemical analysis of the product must meet the values
specified in Table 2.

6.3.3.2In case of unsatisfactory chemical analysis results, new tests are carried out at the rate of two
tests for each unsatisfactory one, carried out on other coils.

6.3.4acceptance and rejection

6.3.4.1The run or batch is accepted when all test results referring to the samples taken meet the
provisions of this Standard.
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6.3.4.2If one or more of these results do not satisfy the aforementioned requirements, the coil(s)
from which the sample(s) was taken must be separated. and may be rejected. In this case, other
samples are taken for retesting as per 6.3. The run or batch is accepted if all test results for the new
samples are satisfactory. The run or batch may be rejected if any of these new results do not meet
the specification.

6.3.4.3Other forms of acceptance and rejection of coils or the questioned lot can be agreed between
the parties involved.

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