ASTM B832-93(1998) - 1.1.1993
 
1. Scope

1.1 This guide covers electroforming practice and describes the processing of mandrels, the design of electroformed articles, and the use of copper and nickel electroplating solutions for electroforming.

1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

 
2. Referenced Documents

B374-24

Standard Terminology Relating to Electroplating

B489-85(2023)

Standard Practice for Bend Test for Ductility of Electrodeposited and Autocatalytically Deposited Metal Coatings on Metals

B490-09(2026)

Standard Practice for Micrometer Bend Test for Ductility of Electrodeposits

B558-25

Standard Practice for Preparation of Nickel Alloys for Electroplating

B571-23

Standard Practice for Qualitative Adhesion Testing of Metallic Coatings

B578-21

Standard Test Method for Microindentation Hardness of Electroplated Coatings

B636-84(2001)

Standard Test Method for Measurement of Internal Stress of Plated Metallic Coatings with the Spiral Contractometer

B183-18(2022)

Standard Practice for Preparation of Low-Carbon Steel for Electroplating

B849-02(2023)

Standard Specification for Pre-Treatments of Iron or Steel for Reducing Risk of Hydrogen Embrittlement

E8-04

Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials

E384-22

Standard Test Method for Microindentation Hardness of Materials

B659-90(2026)

Standard Guide for Measuring Thickness of Metallic and Inorganic Coatings

B242-99(2025)

Standard Guide for Preparation of High-Carbon Steel for Electroplating

B252-26

Standard Guide for Preparation of Zinc Alloy Die Castings for Electroplating and Conversion Coatings

B253-11(2022)

Standard Guide for Preparation of Aluminum Alloys for Electroplating

B254-26

Standard Practice for Preparation of and Electroplating on Stainless Steel

B281-88(2025)

Standard Practice for Preparation of Copper and Copper-Base Alloys for Electroplating and Conversion Coatings

B311-22(2026)

Standard Test Method for Density of Powder Metallurgy (PM) Materials Containing Less Than Two Percent Porosity

B343-26

Standard Practice for Preparation of Nickel for Electroplating with Nickel