The specific requirement you need to verify.
You buy material to A240 (chemistry/strength), but the mill ships it to A480 (dimensions/tolerances). astm a480 a480m pdf
required (e.g., tensile strength, hardness). The specific requirement you need to verify
The primary purpose of ASTM A480/A480M is to provide a unified set of general requirements that apply to rolled steel plate, sheet, and strip under various ASTM product specifications. Unless otherwise specified in a purchase order or individual product specification, the requirements of this standard take effect. astm a480 a480m pdf
ISO 9001 and ASME auditors require you to show that you are working with the current version of standards. A digital PDF sits in your server, hyperlinked to your purchase orders and NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports).