This European Standard specifies the tolerances on dimensions, shape and mass for semi-finished products intended to undergo hot forming by forging, i.e. blooms, slabs and billets made of:
— general purpose steels, in accordance with EN 10250-1 to 4;
— steels for pressure purposes, in accordance with EN 10222-1 to 5.
It does not cover semi-finished products intended for drop forging which are covered by EN 10243-1.
BS EN 10031:2003 history
2003BS EN 10031:2003 Semi finished products for forging. Tolerances on dimensions shape and mass