SAE AMS Standard List - Stainless Steels: Part Two
Abstract
The SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) AMS (Aerospace Material Specifications) standards utilize a comprehensive numeral index system to identify stainless steel compositions, enabling precise material specification through partially descriptive numerical codes. In simple alloy steels, the second digit typically indicates the approximate percentage of the predominant alloying element. This comprehensive standard list encompasses critical aerospace and industrial applications, including bars, wire and spring stainless steels, heat and corrosion resistant welding tubing, and specialist seamless tubing designed for high-pressure hydraulic applications. These specifications ensure material consistency and performance reliability across demanding engineering applications.
Understanding SAE AMS Stainless Steel Classification Systems
The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Aerospace Material Specifications (AMS) employs a sophisticated numeral index system for identifying stainless steel compositions. This systematic approach enables engineers and manufacturers to specify materials with precision, as the numerical codes provide partially descriptive information about the material composition they represent.
For more information on the SAE AMS designation system see Introduction to the SAE AMS Standard Designation System.
Composition Identification Through Numerical Systems
In the classification of simple alloy steels within the SAE AMS stainless steel standards, the second digit serves a crucial function by generally indicating the approximate percentage of the predominant alloying element. This systematic approach streamlines material selection processes and ensures consistency across aerospace material specifications.
Comprehensive Coverage of Stainless Steel Applications
The SAE AMS standard list for stainless steels encompasses a broad range of specialized applications critical to aerospace and industrial sectors. The standards provide detailed specifications for various forms and applications of stainless steel materials.
Bars, Wire and Spring Stainless Steels
The standards include comprehensive specifications for stainless steel bars, wire, and spring materials. These specifications ensure that materials meet the demanding requirements of aerospace and high-performance applications where strength, durability, and corrosion resistance are paramount.
Heat and Corrosion Resistant Welding Tubing
Heat and corrosion resistant welding tubing represents another critical category covered by these aerospace material specifications. These specialized tubes must withstand extreme temperatures and corrosive environments while maintaining structural integrity and performance characteristics essential for aerospace applications.
Specialist Seamless Tubing for High-Pressure Applications
The standards also address specialist seamless tubing designed specifically for high-pressure hydraulic applications. This category of stainless steel tubing must meet stringent requirements for pressure resistance, dimensional accuracy, and material consistency to ensure safe and reliable operation in critical hydraulic systems.
Integration with SAE AMS Designation System
For comprehensive understanding of how these stainless steel standards integrate within the broader framework of aerospace material specifications, engineers and specifiers should reference the Introduction to the SAE AMS Standard Designation System. This foundational document provides essential context for properly interpreting and applying SAE AMS stainless steel standards within the complete designation system.
The systematic approach employed by SAE AMS stainless steel standards ensures that material selection, specification, and procurement processes maintain the highest levels of precision and reliability required for aerospace and critical industrial applications.
The table below portrays an additional list of stainless steel standards.
Table 1. Additional list of SAE AMS stainless steel standards
| Standard Number |
Last version |
Description | Status |
| SAE AMS 5584 | 2006 | Steel, Corrosion and Heat Resistant, Seamless and Welded Hydraulic Tubing, 17Cr - 12Ni - 1.5Mo - 0.03C max, Cold Drawn, 1/8 Hard Temper | /1/ |
| SAE AMS 5585 | 2001 | Alloy, Corrosion and Heat Resistant, Welded Tubing, 32Fe - 21Cr - 20Ni - 20Co - 3Mo - 2.5W - 1.0Cb - 0.15N, Solution Heat Treated | /1/ |
| SAE AMS 5591 | 2006 | Steel, Corrosion and Heat-Resistant, Tubing, Seamless, 12.5Cr (SAE 51410), Annealed | /1/ |
| SAE AMS 5595 | 2008 | Steel, Corrosion Resistant, Sheet, Strip, and Plate 9.0Mn - 20Cr - 6.5Ni - 0.28N Solution Heat Treated | /1/ |
| SAE AMS 5600 | 2007 | Steel, Corrosion-Resistant, Sheet Laminated, Edge Bonded | /1/ |
| SAE AMS 5603 | Sheet and strip 15Cr - 8,4Ni - 2,2Mo - 1,1Al, vac. Induct. Melted, solution heat treated | Withdrawn 2001 /1/ | |
| SAE AMS 5604 | 2001 | Steel, Corrosion Resistant, Sheet, Strip, and Plate, 16.5Cr - 4.0Ni - 4.0Cu - 0.30Cb, Solution Heat Treated, Precipitation Hardenable | /1/ |
| SAE AMS 5609 | 1999 | Steel, Corrosion and Heat Resistant, Bars, Wire, Forgings, Tubing, and Rings, 12Cr - 0.12Cb (SAE 51410 Modified), Ferrite Controlled, Annealed | /1/ |
| SAE AMS 5610 | 2006 | Steel, Corrosion and Heat-Resistant, Bars, Wire, and Forgings 12.5Cr - Low Carbon (SAE 51416, 51416Se) Free-Machining | /2/ |
| SAE AMS 5611 | 2006 | Steel, Corrosion and Heat-Resistant, Bars, Wire, Forgings, Tubing, and Rings, 12Cr, Ferrite Controlled, Consumable Electrode Melted | /1/ |
| SAE AMS 5612 | 2007 | Steel, Corrosion and Heat-Resistant, Bars, Wire, Forgings, Tubing, and Rings 12Cr Ferrite Controlled, Annealed | /1/ |
| SAE AMS 5613 | 2001 | Steel, Corrosion and Heat Resistant, Bars, Wire, Forgings, Tubing, and Rings, 12.5Cr (SAE 51410), Annealed | /1/ |
| SAE AMS 5614 | 2001 | Steel, Corrosion and Heat Resistant, Bars, Wire, and Forgings 12Cr - 0.50Mo Annealed | /1/ |
| SAE AMS 5616 | 2008 | Steel, Corrosion and Heat-Resistant, Bars, Wire, Forgings, Tubing, and Rings 13Cr - 2.0Ni - 3.0W Annealed | /1/ |
| SAE AMS 5617 | 2006 | Steel, Corrosion-Resistant, Bars, Wire, and Forgings 12Cr - 8.5Ni - 1.2Ti - 2.0Cu Vacuum Induction Plus Vacuum Consumable Electrode Melted Solution Heat Treated, Precipitation Hardenable | /2/ |
| SAE AMS 5618 | 2006 | Steel, Corrosion-Resistant, Bars, Wire, and Forgings 17Cr - 0.52Mo (0.95 - 1.20C) (SAE 51440C) Consumable Electrode Vacuum Melted | /1/ |
| SAE AMS 5619 | 1994 | Bars and Forgings, 14Cr - 4,0Mo (1,00-1,10C) | Withdrawn 2000 /1/ |
| SAE AMS 5620 | 2006 | Steel, Corrosion and Heat-Resistant, Bars, Wire, and Forgings 13Cr (0.30 - 0.40C) (SAE 51420F, 51420FSe) Free-Machining Grade | /2/ |
| SAE AMS 5621 | 2006 | Steel, Corrosion Resistant, Bars, Wire, and Forgings 13Cr (0.30-0.40C) (SAE 51420) Annealed | /1/ |
| SAE AMS 5622 | 2008 | Steel, Corrosion-Resistant, Bars, Wire, Forgings, Tubing, and Rings, 16Cr - 4.0Ni - 0.30Cb - 4.0Cu, Solution Heat Treated, Precipitation Hardenable, Consumable Electrode Remelted | /1/ |
| SAE AMS 5627 | 2007 | Steel, Corrosion and Heat-Resistant, Bars, Wire, Forgings, Tubing, and Rings 17Cr (SAE 51430) Annealed | /1/ |
| SAE AMS 5628 | 2006 | Steel, Corrosion-Resistant, Bars, Wire, Forgings, and Tubing 16Cr - 2.5Ni (SAE 51431) | /1/ |
| SAE AMS 5629 | 2006 | Steel, Corrosion-Resistant, Bars, Wire, Forgings, Rings, and Extrusions, 13Cr - 8.0Ni - 2.2Mo - 1.1Al, Vacuum Induction Plus Consumable Electrode Melted, Solution Heat Treated, Precipitation Hardenable | /1/ |
| SAE AMS 5630 | 2007 | Steel, Corrosion-Resistant, Bars, Wire, and Forgings, 17Cr - 0.52Mo (0.95 - 1.20C) (SAE 51440C) | /1/ |
| SAE AMS 5631 | 2006 | Steel, Corrosion-Resistant, Bars and Forgings 17Cr (0.60 - 0.75C) (SAE 51440A) | /1/ |
| SAE AMS 5632 | 2006 | Steel, Corrosion-Resistant, Bars, Wire, and Forgings 17Cr - 0.50Mo (0.95 - 1.20C) (SAE 51440F) Free-Machining, Annealed | /2/ |
| SAE AMS 5635 | 2006 | Steel, Corrosion-Resistant, Bars, Wire, and Forgings 18Cr - 9Ni - 0.21Pb (303Pb) Free-Machining, Solution Heat Treated | /1/ |
| SAE AMS 5636 | 2006 | Steel, Corrosion-Resistant, Bars and Wire, 18Cr - 9.0Ni (SAE 30302), Solution Heat Treated and Cold Drawn, 100 ksi (689 MPa) Tensile Strength | /1/ |
| SAE AMS 5637 | 2001 | Steel, Corrosion Resistant, Bars and Wire, 18Cr - 9.0Ni (SAE 30302) Solution Heat Treated and Cold Drawn, 125 ksi (862 Mpa) Tensile Strength | /1/ |
| SAE AMS 5638 | 2005 | Steel, Corrosion-Resistant, Bars and Forgings 0.14S - 18Cr - 9.5Ni - 0.50Mo - 0.80Al (303MA) Free-Machining; Swaging or Upsetting Solution Heat Treated | /1/ |
| SAE AMS 5639 | 2002 | Steel, Corrosion-Resistant, Bars, Wire, Forgings, Tubing and Rings (19Cr-10Ni) Solution Heat Treated | /1/ |
| SAE AMS 5640 | 2007 | Steel, Corrosion-Resistant, Bars, Wire, and Forgings 18Cr - 9.0Ni Free Machining | /3/ |
| SAE AMS 5642 | 2006 | Steel, Corrosion and Heat-Resistant, Bars, Wire, and Forgings 18Cr - 10.5Ni - 0.60Cb Free-Machining, Solution Heat Treated | /2/ |
| SAE AMS 5643 | 2008 | Steel, Corrosion-Resistant, Bars, Wire, Forgings, Tubing, and Rings 16Cr - 4.0Ni - 0.30Cb - 4.0Cu Solution Heat Treated, Precipitation Hardenable | /1/ |
| SAE AMS 5644 | 1964 | Steel Bars and Forgings, Corrosion Heat Resistant 17Cr - 7Ni - 1Al | Withdrawn 2001 /1/ |
| SAE AMS 5645 | 2006 | Steel, Corrosion and Heat Resistant, Bars, Wire, Forgings, Tubing, and Rings 18Cr - 10Ni - 0.40Ti (SAE 30321) Solution Heat Treated | /1/ |
| SAE AMS 5646 | 2002 | Steel, Corrosion and Heat-Resistant, Bars, Wire, Forgings, Tubing, and Rings 18Cr - 11 Ni - 0.60Cb (SAE 30347) Solution Heat Treated | /1/ |
| SAE AMS 5647 | 2007 | Steel, Corrosion-Resistant, Bars, Wire, Forgings, Tubing, And Rings 19Cr - 9.5Ni Solution Heat Treated | /1/ |
| SAE AMS 5648 | 2007 | Steel, Corrosion and Heat Resistant, Bars, Wire, Forgings, Tubing, and Rings, 17Cr - 12Ni - 2.5Mo, Solution Heat Treated | /1/ |
| SAE AMS 5649 | 2007 | Steel, Corrosion and Heat-Resistant, Bars, Wire, and Forgings 18Cr - 13Ni - 2.1Mo Free Machining Solution Heat Treated | /1/ |
| SAE AMS 5650 | 2006 | Steel, Corrosion and Heat-Resistant, Bars, Wire, Forgings, Tubing, and Rings 23Cr - 13.5Ni (SAE 30309S) Solution Heat Treated | /1/ |
| SAE AMS 5651 | 2007 | Steel, Corrosion and Heat-Resistant, Bars, Wire, Forgings, Tubing, and Rings 25Cr - 20Ni (SAE 30310) Solution Heat Treated | /1/ |
| SAE AMS 5652 | 2006 | Steel, Corrosion and Heat Resistant, Bars, Wire, Forgings, Tubing, and Rings 25Cr - 20Ni - 2.0Si (SAE 30314) Solution Heat Treated | /1/ |
| SAE AMS 5653 | 2007 | Steel, Corrosion and Heat-Resistant, Bars, Wire, Forgings, Tubing, and Rings 17Cr - 12Ni - 2.5Mo (0.030 Max C) Solution Heat Treated | /1/ |
| SAE AMS 5654 | 2006 | Steel, Corrosion and Heat Resistant, Bars, Wire, Forgings, Tubing and Rings (18Cr - 11Ni - 0.60(Cb + Ta)) Premium Aircraft Quality, Consumable Electrode Melted Solution Heat Treated | /1/ |
| SAE AMS 5655 | 2006 | Steel, Corrosion and Heat Resistant, Bars, Wire, and Forgings, 12.5Cr - 0.75Ni - 1.0Mo - 1.0W - 0.24V (0.20-0.25C), Hardened and Tempered | /1/ |
| SAE AMS 5656 | 2006 | Steel, Corrosion Resistant, Bars, Wire, Forgings, Extrusions, and Rings 9.0Mn - 20Cr - 6.5Ni - 0.27N Solution Heat Treated | /1/ |
| SAE AMS 5657 | 1960 | Steel Bars and Forgings, Corrosion and Moderate Heat-Resistant 15Cr - 7.1Ni - 2.5Mo - 1.1Al | Withdrawn 1982 /1/ |
| SAE AMS 5659 | 2008 | Steel, Corrosion-Resistant, Bars, Wire, Forgings, Rings, and Extrusions 15Cr - 4.5Ni - 0.30CB (Nb) - 3.5Cu Consumable Electrode Melted Solution Heat Treated, Precipitation Hardenable | /1/ |
| SAE AMS 5672 | 2000 | Steel Wire, Corrosion Resistant, 11.8Cr - 8.5Ni - 0.30(Cb + Ta) - 1.1Ti - 2.0Cu, Precipitation Hardenable, Spring Temper | Withdrawn 2001 /1/ |
| SAE AMS 5674 | 2001 | Steel, Corrosion and Heat Resistant, Wire 18Cr - 11.5Ni - 0.70Cb (SAE 30347) Solution Heat Treated | /1/ |
| SAE AMS 5678 | 2007 | Steel, Corrosion Resistant, Wire 17Cr - 7.1Ni - 1.1Al Cold Drawn, Precipitation-Hardenable | /1/ |
| SAE AMS 5680 | 2006 | Steel, Corrosion and Heat-Resistant, Welding Wire 18.5Cr - 11Ni - 0.40Cb (Nb) (SAE 30347) | /1/ |
| SAE AMS-QQ-S-763 | 1998 | Steel, Corrosion Resistant, Bars, Wire, Shapes, and Forgings | Withdrawn 2003 /47/ |
| SAE AMS-S-7720 | 1997 | Steel, Corrosion-Resistant (18-8) Bars, Wire and Forging Stock (Aircraft Quality) | /2/ |
| SAE J 217 | 1994 | Stainless Steel 17-7 Ph Spring Wire and Springs | /1/ |
| SAE J 230 | 1994 | Stainless Steel, SAE 30302, Spring Wire and Springs | /1/ |
| SAE J 405 | 1998 | Chemical Compositions of SAE Wrought Stainless Steels | /115/ |
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