500 is a specially processed plate product that meets all the requirements of the MIL-DTL-46100 specification
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| Weldability | Carbon equivalent of 0.69 Typical | |||||||||||||||||
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| Charpy V-Notch Impact (ASTM 23) Standard size, -40F test temp, hardness |
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| Flatness | Requirements are specified in ASTM-A-6. Tighter flatness tolerances are available on request. | |||||||||||||||||
| Thickness | Requirements are specified in MIL-DTL-46100E Table 4. Special tolerances are available (subject to SWC approval). | |||||||||||||||||
| Ballistic Testing | Testing is always performed at the US Army Aberdeen testing facility or a US Government approved test facility. Specific requirements are listed in Appendix A of Military Specifications 46100E. | |||||||||||||||||
| Availability | 500 is available in thicknesses of 2.5mm – 50mm / .098" - 2". Standard widths are 48", 60", 72" / 1220mm, 1524mm, 1829mm. Custom widths are available up to a maximum of 98" / 2500mm dependent upon material thickness. |
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