Stainless steels - Part 5: Technical delivery conditions for bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products of corrosion resisting steels for construction purposes

The scope of this part of EN 10088 is to specify the technical delivery conditions for hot or cold formed bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products of standard and special grades of corrosion resisting stainless steels for construction purposes in addition to the general technical delivery conditions specified in EN 10021. This European Standard does not apply to components manufactured by further processing of the product forms listed in 1.1 with quality characteristics altered as a result of such further processing.

Nichtrostende Stähle - Teil 5: Technische Lieferbedingungen für Stäbe, Walzdraht, gezogenen Draht, Profile und Blankstahlerzeugnisse aus korrosionsbeständigen Stählen für das Bauwesen

1.1 Dieser Teil der EN 10088 enthält die technischen Lieferbedingungen für warm oder kalt umgeformte
Stäbe, Walzdraht, gezogenen Draht, Profile und Blankstahlerzeugnisse aus Standardgüten und Sondergüten
korrosionsbeständiger nichtrostender Stähle für das Bauwesen in Ergänzung zu den in EN 10021 festgelegten
allgemeinen technischen Lieferbedingungen.
1.2 Diese Europäische Norm gilt nicht für die durch Weiterverarbeitung der in 1.1 genannten Erzeugnisformen
hergestellten Teile mit fertigungsbedingt abweichenden Gütemerkmalen.

Aciers inoxydables - Partie 5: Conditions techniques de livraison pour les barres, fils machines, fil, profils et produits blanc en acier de résistance a la corrosion pour usage de construction.

1.1   Le domaine d’application de la présente partie de l’EN 10088 vise à spécifier les conditions techniques de livraison des barres laminées à chaud ou à froid, du fil machine, des profils et des produits laminés à froid produits dans des nuances standardisées et dans des nuances spéciales d’aciers inoxydables résistant à la corrosion pour usage de construction, en plus des conditions générales techniques de livraison spécifiées dans l’EN 10021.
1.2   La présente Norme européenne ne s'applique pas aux composants fabriqués par transformation ultérieure des produits énumérés en 1.1, avec les modifications des caractéristiques de qualité qui en résultent.

Nerjavna jekla - 5. del: Tehnični dobavni pogoji za drogove, palice, žico, profile in svetle izdelke iz nerjavnih konstrukcijskih jekel

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Nichtrostende Stähle - Teil 5: Technische Lieferbedingungen für Stäbe, Walzdraht, gezogenen Draht, Profile und Blankstahlerzeugnisse aus korrosionsbeständigen Stählen für das BauwesenAciers inoxydables -
Partie 5: Conditions techniques de livraison pour les barres, fils machines, fil, profils et produits blanc en acier de résistance a la corrosion pour usage de construction.Stainless steels - Part 5: Technical delivery conditions for bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products of corrosion resisting steels for construction purposes77.140.65Jeklene žice, jeklene vrvi in verigeSteel wire, wire ropes and link chains77.140.60Jeklene palice in drogoviSteel bars and rods77.140.20Visokokakovostna jeklaStainless steelsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 10088-5:2009SIST EN 10088-5:2009en,fr,de01-junij-2009SIST EN 10088-5:2009SLOVENSKI
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SIST EN 10088-5:2009



EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 10088-5March 2009ICS 77.140.20; 77.140.50; 77.140.65 English VersionStainless steels - Part 5: Technical delivery conditions for bars,rods, wire, sections and bright products of corrosion resistingsteels for construction purposesAciers inoxydables - Partie 5 : Conditions techniques deslivraisons pour les barres, fils tréfilés, profils et produitstransformés à froid en acier résistant à la corrosion pourusage de constructionNichtrostende Stähle - Teil 5: TechnischeLieferbedingungen für Stäbe, Walzdraht, gezogenen Draht,Profile und Blankstahlerzeugnisse auskorrosionsbeständigen Stählen für das BauwesenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 21 February 2009.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as theofficial versions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre:
Avenue Marnix 17,
B-1000 Brussels© 2009 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 10088-5:2009: ESIST EN 10088-5:2009



EN 10088-5:2009 (E) 2 Contents Page Foreword .3 1 Scope .5 2 Normative references .5 3 Terms and definitions .6 4 Designation and ordering .6 4.1 Designation of steel grades .6 4.2 Order designation .6 5 Classification of grades .7 6 Requirements .8 6.1 Steelmaking process .8 6.2 Delivery condition .8 6.3 Chemical composition .8 6.4 Chemical corrosion properties .8 6.5 Mechanical properties .8 6.6 Surface quality .9 6.7 Internal soundness .9 6.8 Formability at room temperature .9 6.9 Dimensions and tolerances on dimensions and shape .9 6.10 Calculation of mass and tolerances on mass . 10 7 Inspection and testing . 10 7.1 General . 10 7.2 Agreement on tests and inspection documents . 10 7.3 Specific inspection and testing . 11 7.4 Test methods . 11 7.5 Retests . 12 8 Evaluation of conformity . 12 8.1 General . 12 8.2 Initial type testing . 12 8.3 Factory production control (FPC) . 13 9 Marking . 15 10 Dangerous substances . 15 Annex A (informative)
Guidelines for further treatment (including heat treatment) in fabrication . 42 Annex B (normative)
Applicable dimensional standards . 46 Annex ZA (informative)
Relationship between this
European
Standard and the Essential Requirements
of
EU Directive 89/106/EEC, EU Construction Products Directive . 47 Bibliography . 53
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EN 10088-5:2009 (E) 3 Foreword This document (EN 10088-5:2009) has been prepared by Technical Committee ECISS/TC 23 “Steels for heat treatment, alloy steels and free-cutting steels - Qualities and dimensions”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN. This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by September 2009, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by December 2010. Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights other than those identified above. CEN [and/or] CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. EN 10088, under the general title "Stainless steels", consists of the following parts:
Part 1: List of stainless steels (including a table of European Standards, in which these stainless steels are further specified, see Annex D); Part 2: Technical delivery conditions for sheet/plate and strip of corrosion resisting steels for general purposes; Part 3: Technical delivery conditions for semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products of corrosion resisting steels for general purposes; Part 4: Technical delivery conditions for sheet/plate and strip of corrosion resisting steels for construction purposes; Part 5: Technical delivery conditions for bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products of corrosion resisting steels for construction purposes. The European Organisation for Standardisation (CEN) draws attention to the fact that it is claimed that compliance with this document may involve the use of patents concerning two steel grades. CEN takes no position concerning the evidence, validity and scope of these patent rights. The holder of these patent rights has assured CEN that they are willing to negotiate licenses, under reasonable and non-discriminatory terms and conditions, with applicants throughout the world. In this respect, the statements of the holders of these patent rights are registered with CEN. Information may be obtained from: Sandvik AB SE-811 81 SANDVIKEN Sweden for grade 1.4477 Outokumpu Stainless AB SE-77480 AVESTA Sweden for grade 1.4162
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EC Directive(s). For relationship with EC Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document. SIST EN 10088-5:2009



EN 10088-5:2009 (E) 4 According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. SIST EN 10088-5:2009



EN 10088-5:2009 (E) 5 1 Scope 1.1 The scope of this part of EN 10088 is to specify the technical delivery conditions for hot or cold formed bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products of standard and special grades of corrosion resisting stainless steels for construction purposes in addition to the general technical delivery conditions specified in EN 10021. 1.2 This European Standard does not apply to components manufactured by further processing of the product forms listed in 1.1 with quality characteristics altered as a result of such further processing. 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 10002-1, Metallic materials - Tensile testing - Part 1: Method of test at ambient temperature EN 10002-5, Metallic materials - Tensile testing - Part 5: Method of test at elevated temperature EN 10021, General technical delivery requirements for steel products EN 10027-1, Designation systems for steels - Part 1: Steel names EN 10027-2, Designation systems for steels - Part 2: Numerical system EN 10045-1, Metallic materials - Charpy impact test - Part 1: Test method EN 10052:1993, Vocabulary of heat treatment terms for ferrous products EN 10079:2007, Definition of steel products EN 10088-1:2005, Stainless steels - Part 1: List of stainless steels EN 10088-3, Stainless steels – Part 3: Technical delivery conditions for semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products of corrosion resisting steels for general purposes EN 10163-3, Delivery requirements for surface condition of hot-rolled steel plates, wide flats and sections - Part 3: Sections EN 10168:2004, Steel products - Inspection documents - List of information and description EN 10204, Metallic products - Types of inspection documents EN 10221, Surface quality classes for hot-rolled bars and rods - Technical delivery conditions CEN/TR 10261, Iron and steel - Review of available methods of chemical analysis EN 10306, Iron and steel - Ultrasonic testing of H beams with parallel flanges and IPE beams EN 10308, Non destructive testing - Ultrasonic testing of steel bars EN ISO 377, Steel and steel products - Location and preparation of samples and test pieces for mechanical testing (ISO 377:1997) SIST EN 10088-5:2009



EN 10088-5:2009 (E) 6 EN ISO 3651-2, Determination of resistance to intergranular corrosion of stainless steels - Part 2: Ferritic, austenitic and ferritic-austenitic (duplex) stainless steels - Corrosion test in media containing sulphuric acid (ISO 3651-2:1998) EN ISO 6506-1, Metallic materials - Brinell hardness test - Part 1: Test method (ISO 6506-1:2005) EN ISO 9001, Quality management systems - Requirements (ISO 9001:2008) EN ISO 14284, Steel and iron - Sampling and preparation of samples for the determination of chemical composition (ISO 14284:1996) ISO 286-1, ISO system of limits and fits – Part 1: Bases of tolerances, deviations and fits 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 stainless steels the definition in EN 10088-1:2005 applies 3.2 corrosion resisting steels steels with at least 10,5 % Cr and max. 1,20 % C if their resistance to corrosion is of primary importance 3.3 product forms the definitions in EN 10079:2007 apply 3.4 types of heat treatment the definitions in EN 10052:1993 apply 3.5 standard grades
grades with a relatively good availability and a wider range of application
3.6 special grades
grades for special use and/or with limited availability
4 Designation and ordering 4.1 Designation of steel grades The steel names and steel numbers (see Tables 2 to 5) are allocated in accordance with EN 10027-1 and EN 10027-2 respectively.
4.2 Order designation The complete designation for ordering a product according to this European Standard shall contain the following information: a) the desired quantity; SIST EN 10088-5:2009



EN 10088-5:2009 (E) 7 b) the product form (e. g. round bars, square bars or rod); c) the nominal dimensions and, where an appropriate dimensional standard is available, (see Table 7 and Annex B) the number of the standard plus any choice of requirements; d) if there is no dimensional standard, the nominal dimensions and tolerances required; e) the type of material (steel); f) the number of this European Standard; g) the steel name or steel number; h) the symbol for the desired heat treatment or cold worked condition, if for the relevant steel in the tables for the mechanical properties more than one treatment condition is covered; i) the desired condition (see symbols in Table 7); j) verification of internal soundness, if required; k) the type of inspection certificate (3.1 or 3.2) according to EN 10204; l) regulatory marking requirements (see Annex ZA). EXAMPLE 10 t round bars of a steel grade with the name X5CrNi18-10 and the number 1.4301 as specified in EN 10088-5 of 50 mm diameter, dimensional tolerances as specified in EN 10060, in condition 1D (see Table 7), inspection certificate 3.1 as specified in EN 10204 and declaration of conformity: 10 t round bars EN 10060-50 Steel EN 10088-5-X5CrNi18-10+1D Inspection certificate 3.1, CE or 10 t round bars EN 10060-50 Steel EN 10088-5-1.4301+1D Inspection certificate 3.1, CE 5 Classification of grades Steels covered in this European Standard are classified according to their structure into a) ferritic steels; b) martensitic steels; c) precipitation hardening steels; d) austenitic steels; e) austenitic-ferritic steels. See also Annex B to EN 10088-1:2005. SIST EN 10088-5:2009



EN 10088-5:2009 (E) 8 6 Requirements 6.1 Steelmaking process Unless otherwise agreed at the time of enquiry and order, the steelmaking and manufacturing process for steels conforming to this European Standard shall be at the discretion of the manufacturer. 6.2 Delivery condition The products shall be supplied by reference to the process route given in Table 7 and, where different alternatives exist, to the treatment conditions given in Tables 8 to 18 and 20 (see also Annex A). 6.3 Chemical composition 6.3.1 The requirements given in Tables 2 to 5 shall apply in respect of the chemical composition according to the cast analysis. If grades other than those included in this European Standard are required for construction purposes, they shall comply with EN 10088-3 and be in conjunction with the requirements of this European Standard. 6.3.2 The product analysis may deviate from the limiting values for the cast analysis given in Tables 2 to 5 by the values listed in Table 6. 6.4 Chemical corrosion properties Referring to resistance to intergranular corrosion as defined in EN ISO 3651-2, for ferritic, austenitic and austenitic-ferritic stainless steels the specifications in Tables 8, 11 and 12 apply.
EN ISO 3651-2 shall not be not applicable for testing martensitic and precipitation hardening steels. NOTE The corrosion resistance of stainless steels is very dependent on the type of environment and can therefore not always be clearly ascertained through laboratory tests. It is therefore advisable to draw on the available experience of the use of the steels. 6.5 Mechanical properties 6.5.1 The mechanical properties at room temperature as specified in Tables 8 to 12 shall apply for hot worked products of every condition, condition 1U excluded, for cold processed products in condition 2D (excluding wire), and for each specified heat treatment condition. For cold processed products of every specified condition, condition 2D and wire excluded, and each specified heat treatment condition, the mechanical properties at room temperature as specified in Tables 13 to 17 shall apply. For these products, the condition is the prime property with the mechanical properties secondary. If the products are to be supplied in a non-heat-treated condition, the mechanical properties specified in Tables 8 to 17 shall be obtained from reference test pieces which have received the appropriate heat treatment (simulated heat treatment). For wire, the properties as specified in Table 18 shall apply. For bars which are intentionally cold work hardened in order to increase their tensile strength to a specified level, the mechanical properties at room temperature as specified in Table 20 shall apply. For these products, the mechanical properties are prime, with the condition a secondary property. SIST EN 10088-5:2009



EN 10088-5:2009 (E) 9 NOTE Austenitic steels are insensitive to brittle fracture in the solution annealed condition. Because they do not have a pronounced transition temperature, which is characteristic of other steels, they are also useful for application at cryogenic temperatures. 6.5.2 The values in Table 19 shall apply for the 0,2%- and 1%- proof strength of austenitic steels at elevated temperatures. 6.6 Surface quality The available surface finishes are given in Table 7. Slight surface imperfections, inherent to the rolling process, shall be permitted. Exact requirements concerning maximum acceptable depth of discontinuities for bars, rods and sections in the relevant conditions are given in Table 1. Table 1 — Maximum acceptable depth of discontinuities for bars, rods and sections Conditions Product forms Permissible depth of discontinuities a Max. % of delivered weight in excess of permissible depth of discontinuities 1U, 1C, 1E, 1D Sections See EN 10163-3. 1U, 1C, 1E, 1D Rounds and rod See EN 10221. 1Xb, 2Hb, 2Db Rounds - max. 0,2 mm for d ≤ 20 mm - max. 0,01 d for 20 < d ≤ 75 mm - max. 0,75 mm for d > 75 mm 1 % Hexagons - max. 0,3 mm for d ≤ 15 mm - max. 0,02 d for 15 < d ≤ 63 mm 2 % Other bars - max. 0,3 mm for d ≤ 15 mm - max. 0,02 d for 15 < d ≤ 63 mm 4 % 1G, 2B, 2G, 2P Rounds Technically defect free by manufacture. 0,2 % a The depth of discontinuities shall be the distance, measured normally to the surface, between the bottom of the discontinuities and
that surface. b The order can require that the product shall be delivered with a surface being technically defect free by manufacture. In this case,
also the maximum % of delivered weight in excess of permissible depth of discontinuities shall be agreed.
For further information, e.g. roughness in conditions 2G and 2P, see Table 7. 6.7 Internal soundness
The products shall be free of internal defects which would exclude them from being used for their intended purpose. If verification of internal soundness is required, ultrasonic testing of H-beams with parallel flanges and IPE-beams shall be in accordance with EN 10306 and ultrasonic testing of steel bars shall be in accordance with EN 10308. 6.8 Formability at room temperature
Cold formability may be verified by elongation in the tensile test. 6.9 Dimensions and tolerances on dimensions and shape Dimensions and tolerances on dimensions and shape shall be declared by reference to the appropriate European Standard (see Annex B). Dimensions and tolerances on dimensions and shape not covered by European SIST EN 10088-5:2009



EN 10088-5:2009 (E) 10 Standards shall be in accordance with a national standard valid in the intended place of use of the product or as agreed at the time of enquiry and order. 6.10 Calculation of mass and tolerances on mass 6.10.1
When calculating the nominal mass from the nominal dimensions the values given in
EN 10088-1 shall be used as a basis for the density of the steel concerned. 6.10.2
If the tolerances on mass are not specified in the dimensional standard listed in Table 7 or the normative references, they may be agreed at the time of enquiry and order. 7 Inspection and testing 7.1 General The process control, inspection and testing shall be carried out according to 8.3 to ensure that the product complies with the requirements of both this European Standard and the order.
This includes the following: a) A suitable frequency of verification of the dimensions of the products; b) An adequate intensity of visual examination of the surface quality of the products; c) An appropriate frequency and type of test to ensure that the correct grade of steel is used. The nature and frequency of these verifications, examinations and tests shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's written procedures in compliance with 8.3. 7.2 Agreement on tests and inspection documents Products declaring compliance with this European Standard shall be delivered with an inspection certificate 3.1 or 3.2 as specified in EN 10204. The type of certificate shall be agreed upon at the time of enquiry and order. If the order does not contain any specification of this type, inspection certificate 3.1 shall be issued.
The specific inspection described in 7.3 shall be carried out and confirmed together with the following information in the inspection certificate with the code numbers and details required by EN 10168:2004. a) the information groups A, B and Z of EN 10168:2004; b) the results of the cast analysis in accordance with the code numbers C71 to C92 in EN 10168:2004; c) the results of the tests marked in Table 21, second column, by 'm'; d) the results of any optional test or inspections agreed at the time of enquiry and order; e) the regulatory information (see Annex ZA). SIST EN 10088-5:2009



EN 10088-5:2009 (E) 11 7.3 Specific inspection and testing 7.3.1 Extent of testing The tests to be carried out and the composition and size of the test units and the number of sample products, samples and test pieces to be taken shall be as in Table 21. 7.3.2 Selection and preparation of samples 7.3.2.1 Sampling and sample preparation shall be in accordance with the requirements of EN ISO 14284 and EN ISO 377. In addition, the stipulations in 7.3.2.2 apply for the mechanical tests. 7.3.2.2 The samples for the tensile test shall be taken in accordance with Figures 1 to 3. Impact samples shall be taken from the same location. The samples shall be taken from products in the delivery condition. If agreed, samples from bars may be taken before straightening. For samples to be given a simulated heat treatment the conditions for annealing, hardening and tempering shall be agreed. 7.3.2.3 Samples for the hardness test and for the resistance to intergranular corrosion test, shall be taken from the same locations as those for the mechanical tests. 7.4 Test methods 7.4.1 The chemical analysis shall be carried out using the appropriate European Standard for the element being analysed. In the absence of an appropriate European Standard, the choice of a suitable physical or chemical analytical method for the analysis shall be at the discretion of the manufacturer. The manufacturer shall declare the test method used, if required. The list of available European Standards on chemical analysis is given in CEN/TR 10261. 7.4.2 The tensile test at room temperature shall be carried out in accordance with EN 10002-1, this generally being with proportional test pieces having a gauge length L0 = 5,65 √S0. (S0 = cross-section of the parallel length). In cases of doubt and in referee testing these test pieces shall be used. For wire of nominal diameter < 4 mm, the tensile test shall be made directly on the product using a gauge length of 100 mm. The tensile strength, elongation after fracture and the 0,2 %-proof strength shall be determined. In addition, for austenitic steels only, the 1%- proof strength shall be determined. 7.4.3 The tensile test for austenitic steels at elevated temperature shall be carried out in accordance with EN 10002-5. If the proof strength is to be verified for austenitic steels the 0,2%- and the 1%- proof strength shall be determined. 7.4.4 The impact test shall be carried out in accordance with EN 10045-1 on test pieces with a V-notch. The average obtained from three test pieces shall be considered to be the test result (see also EN 10021). 7.4.5 The Brinell hardness test shall be carried out in accordance with EN ISO 6506-1. 7.4.6 The resistance to intergranular corrosion shall be tested in accordance with EN ISO 3651-2 for ferritic, austenitic and austenitic-ferritic steels. 7.4.7 Dimensions and dimensional tolerances of the products shall be tested in accordance with the requirements of the dimensional standard relevant to the product form. SIST EN 10088-5:2009



EN 10088-5:2009 (E) 12 7.5 Retests Shall be according to EN 10021. 8 Evaluation of conformity 8.1 General The conformity of a steel product to the requirements of this standard and with the stated values (including classes) shall be demonstrated by: initial type testing; factory production control by the manufacturer, including product assessment. For the purposes of testing, steel products may be grouped into families, where it is considered that the results for one or more characteristics from any one product within the family are representative for all steel products within that same family (a product may be in different families for different characteristics). The testing of samples taken at the works in accordance with the manufacturer's prescribed plan shall be the means of evaluation of conformity of the steel product delivered in accordance with this European Standard (see Table ZA.3). The report of such testing shall be in an inspection document in accordance with EN 10204. NOTE The assignment of tasks is given in Table ZA.3. 8.2 Initial type testing 8.2.1 General An initial type test is the complete set of tests or other procedures, in respect of the characteristics to be assessed, determining the performance of samples of products representative of the product type. Initial type testing (see Table ZA.3) shall be performed to show conformity with this European Standard for a steel product being put onto the market and:  at the beginning of the production of a new or modified steel product design;  at the beginning of a new or modified method of production. In case of type testing of a steel product for which initial type testing in accordance with this European Standard was already performed, type testing may be reduced:  if it has been established that the performance characteristics compared with the already tested steel products have not been affected or
 in accordance with the rules for families and/or direct or extended application of test results. 8.2.2 Characteristics All characteristics of Clause 6 shall be subject to initial type testing, with following exceptions: a) Weldability is covered by chemical composition; b) Durability is covered by c
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