This specification covers established inch/pound manufacturing tolerances applicable to copper and copper alloy sheet, strip, and plate ordered to inch/pound dimensions. These tolerances apply to all conditions, unless otherwise noted.
This specification has been declared "NONCURRENT" by the Aerospace Materials Division, SAE, as of 10-1-83. It is recommended that this specification not be specified for new designs. See AMS 4845 for a recommended substitute casting alloy.