ASTM A681-08(2022) PDF

Scope: 1.1 This specification covers the chemical, mechanical, and physical requirements for available wrought alloy tool steel products. 1.2 These products, which include hot or cold finished bar, plate, sheet, strip, rod, wire, or forgings, are normally fabricated into tools, dies, or fixtures. The selection of a material for a particular application will depend upon design, service conditions, and desired properties. 1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard. 1.4 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 A681-08(2022) Referenced Document

ASTM A370 Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
ASTM A561 Standard Practice for Macrotech Testing of Tool Steel Bars
ASTM A600 Standard Specification for Tool Steel High Speed*， 2024-03-14 Update
ASTM A700 Standard Practices for Packaging, Marking, and Loading Methods for Steel Products for Domestic Shipment
ASTM E3 Standard Practice for Preparation of Metallographic Specimens
ASTM E30
ASTM E45 Standard Test Methods for Determining the Inclusion Content of Steel
ASTM E527 Standard Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys (UNS)
ASTM E59
SAE J1086 Numbering Metals and Alloys