ASTM A681-94(1999) - 10.9.1999
 
1. 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 the standard. The values given in parentheses are provided for information only.

 
2. Referenced Documents

A370-26

Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products

SAE J1086

Recommended Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys (UNS)

Fed. Std. No. 183

Continuous Identification Marking of Iron and Steel Products

Fed. Std. No. 123

Marking and Shipment (Civil Agencies)

MIL-STD-163

E527-23

Standard Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys in the Unified Numbering System (UNS)

E59-93

Practice for Sampling Steel and Iron for Determination of Chemical Composition (Withdrawn 1996)

E30-89

Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Steel, Cast Iron, Open-Hearth Iron, and Wrought Iron (Withdrawn 1995)

E3-26

Standard Guide for Preparation of Metallographic Specimens

A700-14(2019)

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

A600-92a(2024)

Standard Specification for Tool Steel High Speed (Includes all amendments and changes 3/14/2024).

A561-08(2024)

Standard Practice for Macroetch Testing of Tool Steel Bars

E45-25

Standard Test Methods for Determining the Inclusion Content of Steel