Standard Specification for Steel Forgings, Alloy, for Carburizing Applications

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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 inch-pound units or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system must be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the specification.

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Designation: A 837/A 837M – 03
Standard Specification for
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Steel Forgings, Alloy, for Carburizing Applications
This standard is issued under the fixed designationA 837/A 837M; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope* of this specification. These supplementary requirements may
be applicable when additional control, testing, or examination
1.1 This specification covers alloy steel forgings for carbur-
is required to meet end use requirements.
izing applications.
1.2 Forgings are considered weldable under proper condi-
4. Heat Treatment
tions.Welding technique is of fundamental importance and it is
4.1 The forgings shall be given a normalize or normalize
presupposed that welding procedure and inspection shall be in
and temper heat treatment.
accordance with approved methods for the class of material
used.
5. Machining
1.3 This specification is expressed in both inch-pound units
5.1 Rough machining before heat treatment may be per-
and in SI units. However, unless the order specifies the
formed at the option of the manufacturer.
applicable M specification designation (SI units), the material
shall be furnished to inch-pound units.
6. Chemical Composition
1.4 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units
6.1 The steel shall conform to the requirements for chemical
are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the
composition prescribed inTable 1 unless otherwise modified in
SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each
accordance with Supplementary Requirement S4.
system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system must
be used independently of the other. Combining values from the
7. Mechanical Properties
two systems may result in nonconformance with the specifi-
7.1 Hardness:
cation.
7.1.1 Maximum hardness of the forgings shall be 229 BHN.
7.1.2 Hardness tests shall be taken on prepared surfaces of
2. Referenced Documents
the forging after machining to the purchaser’s ordering require-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
ments.
A 275/A 275M Test Method for Magnetic Particle Exami-
7.1.3 Number and Location of Tests:
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nation of Steel Forgings
7.1.3.1 For forgings not intended for gear applications, the
A 388/A 388M Practice for Ultrasonic Examination of
number and location of hardness tests shall be by agreement
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Heavy Steel Forgings
between the purchaser and forger.
A 788 Specification for Steel Forgings, General Require-
7.1.3.2 Forgearapplicationsoneachforging8in.[200mm]
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ments
and over in diameter, four Brinell hardness tests shall be made
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E 527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys (UNS)
on the outside surface of that portion of the forging on which
teeth will be cut two tests being made on each helix 180° apart,
3. Ordering Information
and the tests on the two helices shall be 90° apart. On each
3.1 Instructions for purchasing forgings to this specification
forging under 8 in. [200 mm] in diameter two Brinell hardness
are to be in accordance with Specification A 788.
tests shall be made, one on each helix 180° apart. On hollow,
3.2 In addition to the basic requirements of this specifica-
cylindrical forgings, one hardness test on each end shall be
tion, certain supplementary requirements are listed at the end
taken 180° apart. Hardness tests shall be performed at the
quarter-face width of the tooth-portion diameter.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel,
8. Other Requirements
Stainless Steel, and RelatedAlloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
A01.06 on Steel Forgings and Billets.
8.1 Forgings supplied to this material specification shall
Current edition approved June 10, 2003. Published July 2003. Originally
conform to the latest issue of Specification A 788.
approved in 1985. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as A 837 – 91 (2001).
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.05.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.01.
*ASummary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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A 837/A 837M – 03
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
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