1.1 This standard covers the inspection requirements agreed upon by the purchaser and producer of steel castings for the sample castings prior to production of the completed order. This standard includes all castings covered by Specifications A703/A703M, A781/A781M, A957/A957M, and A985/ A985M. It also identifies when a new sample needs to be developed.
1.2 Several categories of sampling requirements are covered, ranging from dimensional, machining, visual, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, radiographic, ultrasonic, or leak tests.
1.3 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.
1.4 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 A1062-10(2020) Referenced Document
ASTM A703/A703M Standard Specification for Steel Castings, General Requirements, for Pressure-Containing Parts
ASTM A781/A781M Standard Specification for Castings, Steel and Alloy, Common Requirements, for General Industrial Use*, 2021-05-01 Update
ASTM A957/A957M Standard Specification for Investment Castings, Steel and Alloy, Common Requirements, for General Industrial Use*, 2024-04-22 Update
ASTM A985/A985M Standard Specification for Steel Investment Castings General Requirements, for Pressure-Containing Parts*, 2024-04-22 Update