ASTM A837/A837M-06(2016)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Steel Forgings, Alloy, for Carburizing Applications
Standard Specification for Steel Forgings, Alloy, for Carburizing Applications
ABSTRACT
This specification covers alloy steel forgings for carburizing applications. Forgings shall be considered weldable under proper conditions. Materials shall go through normalize, or normalize and temper heat treatment, prior to which rough machining may be performed at the option of the manufacturer. Each grade designation of steel shall conform to specified chemical compositions of carbon, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, silicon, nickel, chromium, molybdenum, and copper. Hardness tests shall be conducted as well.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers alloy steel forgings for carburizing applications.
1.2 Forgings are considered weldable under proper conditions. Welding technique is of fundamental importance and it is presupposed that welding procedure and inspection shall be in accordance with approved methods for the class of material used.
1.3 This specification is expressed in both inch-pound units and in SI units. However, unless the order specifies the applicable M specification designation (SI units), the material shall be furnished to inch-pound units.
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
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Designation: A837/A837M −06 (Reapproved 2016)
Standard Specification for
Steel Forgings, Alloy, for Carburizing Applications
This standard is issued under the fixed designationA837/A837M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope* 3.2 In addition to the basic requirements of this
specification, certain supplementary requirements are listed at
1.1 This specification covers alloy steel forgings for carbur-
the end of this specification. These supplementary require-
izing applications.
ments may be applicable when additional control, testing, or
1.2 Forgings are considered weldable under proper condi-
examination is required to meet end use requirements.
tions.Welding technique is of fundamental importance and it is
presupposed that welding procedure and inspection shall be in
4. Heat Treatment
accordance with approved methods for the class of material
4.1 The forgings shall be given a normalize or normalize
used.
and temper heat treatment.
1.3 This specification is expressed in both inch-pound units
and in SI units. However, unless the order specifies the
5. Machining
applicable M specification designation (SI units), the material
5.1 Rough machining before heat treatment may be per-
shall be furnished to inch-pound units.
formed at the option of the manufacturer.
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
6. Chemical Composition
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
6.1 Thesteelshallconformtotherequirementsforchemical
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
composition prescribed in Table 1 unless otherwise modified in
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
accordance with Supplementary Requirement S4.
with the standard.
7. Mechanical Properties
2. Referenced Documents
7.1 Hardness:
2.1 ASTM Standards:
7.1.1 Maximum hardness of the forgings shall be 229 BHN.
A275/A275M Practice for Magnetic Particle Examination of
7.1.2 Hardness tests shall be taken on prepared surfaces of
Steel Forgings
theforgingaftermachiningtothepurchaser’sorderingrequire-
A388/A388M Practice for Ultrasonic Examination of Steel
ments.
Forgings
7.1.3 Number and Location of Tests:
A788/A788M Specification for Steel Forgings, General Re-
7.1.3.1 For forgings not intended for gear applications, the
quirements
number and location of hardness tests shall be by agreement
E527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys in the
between the purchaser and forger.
Unified Numbering System (UNS)
7.1.3.2 Forgearapplicationsoneachforging8in.[200mm]
and over in diameter, four Brinell hardness tests shall be made
3. Ordering Information
on the outside surface of that portion of the forging on which
3.1 Instructions for purchasing forgings to this specification
teeth will be cut two tests being made on each helix 180° apart,
are to be in accordance with Specification A788/A788M.
and the tests on the two helices shall be 90° apart. On each
forging under 8 in. [200 mm] in diameter two Brinell hardness
1 tests shall be made, one on each helix 180° apart. On hollow,
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel,
Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee cylindrical forgings, one hardness test on each end shall be
A01.06 on Steel Forgings and Billets.
taken 180° apart. Hardness tests shall be performed at the
Current edition approved March 1, 2016. Published April 2016. Originally
quarter-face width of the tooth-portion diameter.
approved in 1985. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as A837/A837M – 06
(2011). DOI: 10.1520/A0837_A0837M-06R16.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or 8. Other Requirements
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
8.1 Forgings supplied to this material specification shall
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. conform to the latest issue of Specification A788/A788M.
*A Summary of Chang
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Designation: A837/A837M − 06 (Reapproved 2011) A837/A837M − 06 (Reapproved 2016)
Standard Specification for
Steel Forgings, Alloy, for Carburizing Applications
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A837/A837M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope*
1.1 This specification covers alloy steel forgings for carburizing applications.
1.2 Forgings are considered weldable under proper conditions. Welding technique is of fundamental importance and it is
presupposed that welding procedure and inspection shall be in accordance with approved methods for the class of material used.
1.3 This specification is expressed in both inch-pound units and in SI units. However, unless the order specifies the applicable
M specification designation (SI units), the material shall be furnished to inch-pound units.
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each
system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the
two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
A275/A275M Practice for Magnetic Particle Examination of Steel Forgings
A388/A388M Practice for Ultrasonic Examination of Steel Forgings
A788/A788M Specification for Steel Forgings, General Requirements
E527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys in the Unified Numbering System (UNS)
3. Ordering Information
3.1 Instructions for purchasing forgings to this specification are to be in accordance with Specification A788/A788M.
3.2 In addition to the basic requirements of this specification, certain supplementary requirements are listed at the end of this
specification. These supplementary requirements may be applicable when additional control, testing, or examination is required to
meet end use requirements.
4. Heat Treatment
4.1 The forgings shall be given a normalize or normalize and temper heat treatment.
5. Machining
5.1 Rough machining before heat treatment may be performed at the option of the manufacturer.
6. Chemical Composition
6.1 The steel shall conform to the requirements for chemical composition prescribed in Table 1 unless otherwise modified in
accordance with Supplementary Requirement S4.
7. Mechanical Properties
7.1 Hardness:
7.1.1 Maximum hardness of the forgings shall be 229 BHN.
7.1.2 Hardness tests shall be taken on prepared surfaces of the forging after machining to the purchaser’s ordering requirements.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel, Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee A01.06
on Steel Forgings and Billets.
Current edition approved April 1, 2011March 1, 2016. Published June 2011April 2016. Originally approved in 1985. Last previous edition approved in 20062011 as
A837/A837M – 06.A837/A837M – 06 (2011). DOI: 10.1520/A0837_A0837M-06R11.10.1520/A0837_A0837M-06R16.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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A837/A837M − 06 (2016)
TABLE 1 Grade Designations and Chemical Compositions
Chemical Composition, Ranges and Limits, %
Phos-
UNS Grade Man- phorus, Sulfur, Chro- Molyb- Copper,
A B C
Designation Designation Carbon ganese max max Silicon Nickel mium denum max
G33106 E3310 0.08–0.13 0.45–0.60 0.025 0.025 0.15–0.35 3.25–3.75 1.40–1.75 0.10 max 0.35
G43200 4320 0.17–0.22 0.45–0.65 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 1.65–2.00 0.40–0.60 0.20–0.30 0.35
G46200 4620 0.17–0.22 0.45–0.65 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35 1.65–2.00 0.25 max 0.20–0.30 0.35
G48150 4815 0.13–0.18 0.40–0.60 0.035 0.040 0.15–0.35
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