Common or obvious surface imperfections, which sometimes occur in sheet steel, are normally visible to the naked eye before or after fabrication. Illustrations and definitions of these imperfections are contained in this SAE Information Report. The identifying names are those commonly used throughout the steel industry. The imperfections identified include the major and most often encourntered imperfections known to exist at this time. These imperfections are variable in appearance and severity. Extreme conditions have been selected in some instances in order to obtain suitable photographs.
SAE J810-1996 history
1996SAE J810-1996 Classification of Common Surface Imperfections in Sheet Steel
1987SAE J810-1987 CLASSIFICATION OF COMMON IMPERFECTIONS IN SHEET STEEL
1980SAE J810-1980 Classification of Common Imperfections in Sheet Steel