CSA Preface
This is the first edition of CSA Standard CAN/CSA-G40.23, Steel-Surface finish of hot-rolled plates and wide flats-Delivery requirements. It is an adoption of the identically titled first edition of IS0 (International Organization for Standardization) Standard 7788-1985.
The Canadian adoption of this Standard was prepared by the Technical Committee on Structural Steel and was formally approved by this Committee and the Standards Steering Committee on Metals and Metal Products. It has been approved as a National Standard of Canada by the Standards Council of Canada.
Scope and Field of Application
This CSA Standard specifies delivery requirements which apply to the surface finish of hot-rolled plates and wide flats rolled on reversing mills, with nominal thicknesses equal to or less than 150 mm.
For plates with a thickness greater than 150 mm and for special applications for which a different surface condition is required, special agreements shall be made at the time of enquiry and order.
This Standard includes Canadian Deviations and Editorial Changes.
