Steel A27 Grade 60-30 U-60-30
Heat-treated state
ASTM A27 Grade 60-30
U-60-30 = as-cast
Lowest-cost option for light, non-critical castings where heat treatment is waived but 60-30 tensile/yield levels are still verified.
Values for the U-60-30 condition
Other A27 Grade 60-30 tempers and conditions
A27 Grade 60-30 is listed in 4 conditions; see the grade overview at A27 Grade 60-30.
Compare all 4 conditionsHide
| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Solution annealed | Pick when maximum machinability, lowest residual stress and best dimensional stability matter more than strength. | 240 | 450 | 31 | 125 HB | — |
U-60-30This page As-cast | Lowest-cost option for light, non-critical castings where heat treatment is waived but 60-30 tensile/yield levels are still verified. | 250 | 455 | 25 | 130 HB | 10 % IACS |
Normalized and tempered | Use when weld-repaired or thick-section castings need residual stress relief and slightly higher toughness at equal strength. | 255 | 470 | 30 | 128 HB | 10 % IACS |
NDefault Normalized | Standard stocked/supplied condition: best combination of strength, toughness and uniform structure for general structural castings. | 260 | 485 | 28 | 131 HB | — |
What is A27 Grade 60-30 U-60-30?
A27 Grade 60-30 U-60-30 is A27 Grade 60-30 heat treated to U-60-30 — lowest-cost option for light, non-critical castings where heat treatment is waived but 60-30 tensile/yield levels are still verified. A27 Grade 60-30 U-60-30 has a yield strength of 250 MPa (36.3 ksi) and a tensile strength of 455 MPa (66 ksi) — weaker than 94% of steel grades. Elongation at break is 25% and the elastic modulus is 200 GPa (29 Msi). A27 Grade 60-30 U-60-30 has a density of 7.85 g/cm³ (0.284 lb/in³), heavier than 56% of steel grades. It melts at 1,425°C (2,597 °F). N is the default condition FabDigit quotes; U-60-30 is available on request or by drawing note.
Advantages
- Low embodied carbon — 1.9 kg CO₂/kg, better than 92% of steel grades
- Conducts heat well — 49 W/m·K (28.3 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 83% of steel grades
- High electrical conductivity — 10 % IACS, better than 83% of steel grades
- Readily welded — 82/100, better than 81% of steel grades
- Ductile — tolerates forming and impact — 25%, better than 77% of steel grades
Limitations
- Low strength — 250 MPa (36.3 ksi), worse than 94% of steel grades
- Limited formability — 20/100, worse than 80% of steel grades
A27 Grade 60-30 U-60-30 properties
Typical room-temperature values for A27 Grade 60-30 U-60-30; 22 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are A27 Grade 60-30 reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among steel grades.
Physical3
A27 Grade 60-30 U-60-30 has a density of 7.85 g/cm³ (0.284 lb/in³), heavier than 56% of steel grades. It melts at 1,425°C (2,597 °F).
Mechanical16
A27 Grade 60-30 U-60-30 has a yield strength of 250 MPa (36.3 ksi) and a tensile strength of 455 MPa (66 ksi) — weaker than 94% of steel grades. Elongation at break is 25% and the elastic modulus is 200 GPa (29 Msi).
Thermal6
A27 Grade 60-30 U-60-30 is rated for continuous service to 400°C (752 °F). It conducts heat at 49 W/m·K (28.3 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 83% of steel grades. Thermal expansion is 11.9 µm/m·K (6.61 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
A27 Grade 60-30 U-60-30 conducts electricity at 10 % IACS, better than 83% of steel grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is not recommended (10/100), worse than 86% of steel grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of A27 Grade 60-30 U-60-30 takes about 22 MJ of energy and emits 1.9 kg of CO₂ — less than 99% of steel grades. Typical recycled content is 90%.
Manufacturability8
A27 Grade 60-30 U-60-30's machinability is fair (52/100, better than 52% of steel grades); weldability very good (82/100); formability poor (20/100).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with A27 Grade 60-30 U-60-30
Is A27 Grade 60-30 easy to machine?
Machines like ~1020–1025 wrought steel at ~65 % of AISI 1212; remove the sand/scale skin with a first heavy cut to protect carbide edges, and expect gummy chips in the annealed condition.
Can A27 Grade 60-30 be welded?
Excellent weldability with SMAW/GMAW/FCAW using E7018-class filler; preheat 100–150 °C for heavy sections and stress-relieve or re-normalize after major weld repair.
Can A27 Grade 60-30 be formed, bent or molded?
Green sand, no-bake or shell molding with generous risering — steel shrinks ~2 % and needs strong feeding; avoid abrupt section changes and hot spots.
What surface finishes work on A27 Grade 60-30?
Shot blast to SSPC-SP6 then prime/paint, zinc plate or hot-dip galvanize; bare surfaces rust within days in humid air.
A27 Grade 60-30 chemical composition (wt %)
Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance. Nominal is the typical mid-range value.
| Element | Spec limit (wt %) | Nominal |
|---|---|---|
| Cmax for Grades 60-30 / 65-35 per A27 Table 1 | ≤ 0.3 | 0.25 |
| Mn | ≤ 0.7 | 0.6 |
| Si | ≤ 0.8 | 0.5 |
| P | ≤ 0.04 | 0.02 |
| S | ≤ 0.05 | 0.03 |
| Curesidual element | ≤ 0.5 | — |
| Crresidual element | ≤ 0.5 | — |
| Niresidual element | ≤ 0.5 | — |
| Moresidual element | ≤ 0.25 | — |
| Vresidual element; total residuals ≤ 1.00 % | ≤ 0.03 | — |
| Fe | balance | — |
A27 Grade 60-30 U-60-30 — frequently asked
What is A27 Grade 60-30 U-60-30 used for?
A27 Grade 60-30 U-60-30 is typically used for machinery frames, structural castings and railroad and mining equipment parts. In short: entry-level structural cast steel; best weldability in family; highest ductility A27 tier.
What is the yield strength of A27 Grade 60-30 U-60-30?
A27 Grade 60-30 U-60-30 has a typical yield strength of 250 MPa (36.3 ksi) and a tensile strength of 455 MPa (66 ksi) — weaker than 94% of steel grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 4 listed tempers.
Is A27 Grade 60-30 U-60-30 easy to machine?
Reasonably — machinability is rated fair (52/100, better than 52% of steel grades). Machines like ~1020–1025 wrought steel at ~65 % of AISI 1212; remove the sand/scale skin with a first heavy cut to protect carbide edges, and expect gummy chips in the annealed condition.
Can A27 Grade 60-30 U-60-30 be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated very good (82/100). Excellent weldability with SMAW/GMAW/FCAW using E7018-class filler; preheat 100–150 °C for heavy sections and stress-relieve or re-normalize after major weld repair.
What surface finishes work on A27 Grade 60-30 U-60-30?
Shot blast to SSPC-SP6 then prime/paint, zinc plate or hot-dip galvanize; bare surfaces rust within days in humid air.
Can A27 Grade 60-30 U-60-30 be formed, bent or molded?
Green sand, no-bake or shell molding with generous risering — steel shrinks ~2 % and needs strong feeding; avoid abrupt section changes and hot spots.
What is the maximum service temperature of A27 Grade 60-30 U-60-30?
A27 Grade 60-30 U-60-30 is rated for continuous use to about 400°C (752 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
What is the difference between A27 Grade 60-30-N and A27 Grade 60-30-A?
N is the default condition — standard stocked/supplied condition: best combination of strength, toughness and uniform structure for general structural castings. A: pick when maximum machinability, lowest residual stress and best dimensional stability matter more than strength. Yield strength is 260 MPa in N versus 240 MPa in A.
Sources
- ASTM A27/A27M — Standard Specification for Steel Castings, Carbon, for General Application — ASTM International (2020)
- Steel Castings Handbook, 6th ed. — Steel Founders' Society of America / ASM International (1995)
- ASM Handbook Vol. 1: Properties and Selection — Irons, Steels, and High-Performance Alloys — ASM International (1990)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.