ASTM A866-01 - 10.12.2001
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers medium carbon bearing quality steel to be used in the manufacture of anti-friction bearings.

1.2 Supplementary requirements of an optional nature are provided and when desired shall be so stated in the order.

1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard.

 
2. Referenced Documents

ISO 683 Part 17:

Ball and Roller Bearing Steels

E1077-14(2021)

Standard Test Methods for Estimating the Depth of Decarburization of Steel Specimens

E1019-24

Standard Test Methods for Determination of Carbon, Sulfur, Nitrogen, and Oxygen in Steel, Iron, Nickel, and Cobalt Alloys by Combustion and Inert Gas Fusion Techniques

E381-22

Standard Method of Macroetch Testing Steel Bars, Billets, Blooms, and Forgings

E112-25

Standard Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size

A29/A29M-23

Standard Specification for General Requirements for Steel Bars, Carbon and Alloy, Hot-Wrought

A751-25

Standard Test Methods and Practices for Chemical Analysis of Steel Products

E45-25

Standard Test Methods for Determining the Inclusion Content of Steel