ASTM A 681-08 Standard Specification for Tool Steels Alloy

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2008. Published October 2008. 14 р. This specification covers the chemical, mechanical, and physical requirements for available wrought alloy tool steel products.
These products, which include hot or cold finished bar, plate, sheet, strip, 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.