The primary objective of ASTM A895 is to provide stainless steels that can be machined at high speeds with minimal tool wear. Standard austenitic stainless steels generate significant heat during cutting and tend to bond to cutting tools (known as "built-up edge").
Not all shiny wire is created equal. Some suppliers sell wire (thin, shiny coating) as "galvanized." Electro-galvanized wire has a zinc layer that is roughly 1/10th the thickness of the hot-dip coating required by ASTM A895. astm a 895
is the definitive standard specification governing free-machining stainless steel plate, sheet, and strip . Maintained by ASTM International under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee A01.17, this specification outlines the precise chemical compositions, mechanical traits, and processing methods required for flat-rolled alloys tailored for high-speed machining operations. The primary objective of ASTM A895 is to