ASTM A686-92(2016) - 1.3.2016
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers the chemical, mechanical, and physical requirements for available wrought carbon tool steel products.

1.2 These products, which include hot- or cold-finished bar, plate, sheet, 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.

 
2. Referenced Documents

A370-26

Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products

E45-25

Standard Test Methods for Determining the Inclusion Content of Steel

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Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Steel, Cast Iron, Open-Hearth Iron, and Wrought Iron (Withdrawn 1995)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

A561-08(2024)

Standard Practice for Macroetch Testing of Tool Steel Bars

A388/A388M-26

Standard Practice for Ultrasonic Examination of Steel Forgings

E59-93

Practice for Sampling Steel and Iron for Determination of Chemical Composition (Withdrawn 1996)

Fed. Std. No. 183

Continuous Identification Marking of Iron and Steel Products

Fed. Std. No. 123

Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)

MIL-STD-163