The standard organizes its data into tables that highlight minimum estimated mechanical properties. Key metrics included are:

A measure of the material's resistance to indentation.

These ratings are typically benchmarked against SAE 1212 cold-drawn steel , which is assigned a baseline value of 100%.

While the most widely cited version in many historical databases is from , a current version was released in March 2024 ( SAE J1397_202403 ) to provide updated industry data. Key Content and Data Points

Indicators of the material's ductility.

The document also provides guidance on , such as normalizing, annealing, and quenching temperatures, tailored to specific steel grades like UNS G10180 (SAE 1018) or UNS G10390 (SAE 1039) . Why Professionals Use the SAE J1397 PDF