ASTM A600-92a(1999) - 10.9.1999
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers tungsten-type and molybdenum-type high-speed steels available as annealed, hot-rolled bars, forgings, plate, sheet, or strip, and annealed, cold-finished bars or forgings used primarily in the fabrication of tools.

1.2 Seven types of tungsten high-speed tool steels designated T1, T2, etc., seventeen types of molybdenum high-speed tool steels designated M1, M2, etc., and two intermediate high speed steels designated as M50 and M52 are covered. Selection will depend upon design, service conditions, and mechanical properties.

1.3 The term "high-speed steel" is described and its minimum requirements are covered in the Annex.

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

 
2. Referenced Documents

E3-26

Standard Guide for Preparation of Metallographic Specimens

E45-25

Standard Test Methods for Determining the Inclusion Content of Steel

Fed. Std. No. 183

A561-08(2024)

Standard Practice for Macroetch Testing of Tool Steel Bars

Fed. Std. No. 123

Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)

E30-89

Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Steel, Cast Iron, Open-Hearth Iron, and Wrought Iron (Withdrawn 1995)

E59-93

Practice for Sampling Steel and Iron for Determination of Chemical Composition (Withdrawn 1996)

MIL-STD-163

Steel Mill Products, Preparation for Shipment and Storage Available from DLA Document Services, Building 4/D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, http://quicksearch.dla.mil.

A388/A388M-26

Standard Practice for Ultrasonic Examination of Steel Forgings

A370-26

Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products

A700-14(2019)

Standard Guide for Packaging, Marking, and Loading Methods for Steel Products for Shipment