ASTM A956-02
Standard Test Method for Leeb Hardness Testing of Steel Products

Standard No.

ASTM A956-02

Release Date

2002

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM A956-06

Latest

ASTM A956/A956M-22

Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of the Leeb hardness of steel, cast steel, and cast iron (Part A), including the methods for the verification of Leeb hardness testing instruments (Part B), and the calibration of standardized test blocks (Part C).

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

Note 18212;The original title of this standard was "Standard Test Method for Equotip Hardness Testing of Steel Products".

ASTM A956-02 history

• 2022 ASTM A956/A956M-22 Standard Test Method for Leeb Hardness Testing of Steel Products
• 2017 ASTM A956/A956M-17a Standard Test Method for Leeb Hardness Testing of Steel Products
• 2017 ASTM A956/A956M-17 Standard Test Method for Leeb Hardness Testing of Steel Products
• 2012 ASTM A956-12 Standard Test Method for Leeb Hardness Testing of Steel Products
• 2006 ASTM A956-06 Standard Test Method for Leeb Hardness Testing of Steel Products
• 2002 ASTM A956-02 Standard Test Method for Leeb Hardness Testing of Steel Products
• 2000 ASTM A956-00 Standard Test Method for Leeb Hardness Testing of Steel Products