ASTM Corten A Weathering Resistant Steel Handling

Corten A steel is becoming more popular by roll formed product end-users. Corten A unique look and naturally oxidizing finish make Corten A especially desirable for many architectural projects.

Corten A Hot Forming: Normally Corten A is carried out in a temperature range of 800 °C to 1050 °C. If Corten A is required in different temperature, it is advisable to carry out a normalizing treatment at the end.

Corten A Flame Cutting: Normally Corten A is carried out with the usual methods. In general, no preheat is required, but working on plates with a temperature of less than 10 °C shall be avoided.

Corten A Drawing: In spite of Corten A excellent mechanical Properties, Corten A can be moderately drawn.

Corten A Welding: Corten A plate can be easily welded using common procedures used for mild steel plate (spot, TIG, MIG, MAG, electrode etc.). Corten A is however advisable to avoid tempering in the heated zone and therefore to limit the ratio of linear energy to the thickness. Considering the chemical composition, Corten A can be stated that Corten A steel is not subject to cold cracking. Welded structures fabricated with Corten A steel do not normally need thermal stress relief treatment.

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