1.1 This guide covers electroforming practice and describes the processing of mandrels, the design of electroformed articles, and the use of copper and nickel electroplating solutions for electroforming.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM B832-93(2018) Referenced Document
ASTM B183 Standard Practice for Preparation of Low-Carbon Steel for Electroplating
ASTM B242 Standard Guide for Preparation of High-Carbon Steel for Electroplating*, 2020-11-01 Update
ASTM B252 Standard Guide for Preparation of Zinc Alloy Die Castings for Electroplating and Conversion Coatings*, 2020-11-01 Update
ASTM B253 Standard Guide for Preparation of Aluminum Alloys for Electroplating
ASTM B254 Standard Practice for Preparation of and Electroplating on Stainless Steel*, 2020-11-01 Update
ASTM B281 Standard Practice for Preparation of Copper and Copper-Base Alloys for Electroplating and Conversion Coatings*, 2019-04-01 Update
ASTM B311 Test Method for Density Determination for Powder Metallurgy (P/M) Materials Containing Less Than Two Percent Porosity
ASTM B343 Standard Practice for Preparation of Nickel for Electroplating with Nickel*, 2020-11-01 Update
ASTM B374 Standard Terminology Relating to Electroplating
ASTM B489 Standard Practice for Bend Test for Ductility of Electrodeposited and Autocatalytically Deposited Metal Coatings on Metals*, 2023-05-01 Update
ASTM B490 Standard Practice for Micrometer Bend Test for Ductility of Electrodeposits
ASTM B558 Standard Practice for Preparation of Nickel Alloys for Electroplating*, 2019-04-01 Update
ASTM B571 Standard Practice for Qualitative Adhesion Testing of Metallic Coatings
ASTM B578 Standard Test Method for Microhardness of Electroplated Coatings
ASTM B636 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Internal Stress of Plated Metallic Coatings with the Spiral Contractometer
ASTM B659 Standard Guide for Measuring Thickness of Metallic and Inorganic Coatings*, 2021-04-01 Update
ASTM B849 Standard Specification for Pre-Treatments of Iron or Steel for Reducing Risk of Hydrogen Embrittlement
ASTM E384 Standard Test Method for Microindentation Hardness of Materials
ASTM E8 Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
ASTM B832-93(2018) history
2023ASTM B832-93(2023) Standard Guide for Electroforming with Nickel and Copper
2018ASTM B832-93(2018) Standard Guide for Electroforming with Nickel and Copper
1993ASTM B832-93(2013) Standard Guide for Electroforming with Nickel and Copper
1993ASTM B832-93(2008) Standard Guide for Electroforming with Nickel and Copper
1993ASTM B832-93(2003) Standard Guide for Electroforming with Nickel and Copper
1993ASTM B832-93(1998) Standard Guide for Electroforming with Nickel and Copper