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Designation: A668/A668M − 17 American Association State

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Standard Specification for
Steel Forgings, Carbon and Alloy, for General Industrial
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This standard is issued under the fixed designation A668/A668M; 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.
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This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
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1. Scope* 1.9 This international standard was developed in accor-
1.1 This specification covers untreated and heat-treated dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
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carbon and alloy steel forgings for general industrial use. Other ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
ASTM specifications for forgings are available for specific Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
applications such as pressure vessels, railroad use, turbine mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
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generators, gearing, and others involving special temperature Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
requirements.
2. Referenced Documents
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1.2 Hot-rolled or cold finished bars are not within the scope
of this specification. 2.1 ASTM Standards:2
A275/A275M Practice for Magnetic Particle Examination of
1.3 Six classes of carbon steel and seven classes of alloy
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Steel Forgings
steel forgings are listed (see Section 7), which indicates their
A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing
required heat treatments, as well as mechanical properties.
of Steel Products
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1.4 Provision, with the suffix H for certification and A388/A388M Practice for Ultrasonic Examination of Steel
marking, for the supply of forgings after hardness testing only. Forgings
A788/A788M Specification for Steel Forgings, General Re-
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1.5 Supplementary requirements, including those in Speci-
fication A788/A788M, of an optional nature are provided. quirements
These shall apply only when specified by the purchaser. E290 Test Methods for Bend Testing of Material for Ductil-
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1.6 Appendix X1 lists the current classes corresponding to E340 Practice for Macroetching Metals and Alloys
the various classes of Specifications A235, A237, and A243,
which have been superseded by this specification.
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3. Terminology
1.7 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
3.1 The terminology section of Specification A788/A788M
are to be regarded separately as standard; within the text and
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is applicable to this specification.
tables, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each 3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining 3.2.1 class—a description of steel forgings based on heat
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values from the two systems may result in nonconformance treatment, mechanical properties and composition.
with the standard.
3.2.2 controlling cross section thickness (TC)—the diameter
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1.8 Unless the order specifies the applicable "M" of the largest theoretical sphere which can be inscribed within
specification, the forgings shall be furnished to the inch-pound the volume of the forging.
units.
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3.2.3 TP—designates prolongations which have a size other
than the controlling cross section thickness (TC).
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel,
Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
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A01.06 on Steel Forgings and Billets. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved May 1, 2017. Published May 2017. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1972. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as A668/A668M-16. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
DOI: 10.1520/A0668_A0668M-17. the ASTM website.

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4. Ordering Information and General Requirements 7. Mechanical Properties
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4.1 Material supplied to this specification shall conform to 7.1 Tensile Requirements:
the requirements of Specification A788/A788M which outlines 7.1.1 The material shall conform to the tensile and hardness
additional ordering information, manufacturing requirements, properties prescribed in Table 2. See Test Methods and
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testing and retesting methods and procedures, marking, Definitions A370.
certification, product analysis variations and additional supple- 7.1.2 All Forgings—The dimensions of the controlling cross
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mentary requirements. section thickness (TC) of the forging at time of heat treatment
4.1.1 If the requirements of this specification are in conflict determine the mechanical properties to be met within each
with the requirements of Specification A788/A788M, the class (see Table 2) except as noted in 7.1.4.2.
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requirements of this specification shall prevail. 7.1.3 Number of Tests—Unless the purchaser specifies that
4.2 When this specification is to be applied to an inquiry, forgings shall be furnished in accordance with the requirements
contract, or order, the purchaser should furnish the following of 7.3, the number of tension tests performed shall be as
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information: follows:
4.2.1 The ordering information required by Specification 7.1.3.1 For all classes of heat-treated forgings with as-heat
treated weights (excluding test prolongations) less than 5000 lb
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A788/A788M,
4.2.2 The class of forging desired as listed in Table 1, [2250 kg] each, one test shall be made from each size
classification represented in each heat in each annealing or
4.2.3 Location(s) of areas of significant loading if test
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normalizing charge, or from each size classification in each
specimens are to be located in accordance with 7.1.4.5,
heat in each normalizing or quenching charge represented in
4.2.4 The options which may be selected as found in 5.3.2,
each tempering charge. For untreated forgings (Class A)
6.1, and 7.3, and
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weighing less than 5000 lb [2250 kg] each, one test from each
4.2.5 Any applicable supplementary requirements.
heat shall be made.
7.1.3.2 On all classes, for forgings with as-heat treated
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5. Materials and Manufacture
weights (excluding test prolongations) of 5000 lb [2250 kg] or
5.1 Discard—Sufficient discard shall be made from each more, at least one test from each forging shall be made.
ingot to secure freedom from piping and undue segregation. 7.1.3.3 On all classes, for forgings with as-heat treated
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5.2 Forging Process: weights (excluding test prolongations) of 7000 lb [3200 kg] or
5.2.1 The forging shall be brought as close as practical to more, two tests will be taken: on ring and disk forgings 180°
apart; on shafts and long hollow cylinders (over 80 in. [2.0 m]
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finished shape and size by hot mechanical work.
5.2.2 Supplementary Requirements S2, S14, and S15 may in length excluding test material), one from each end and offset
be specified by the purchaser to satisfy concerns about the 180°. Shafts and cylinder forgings 80 in. [2.0 m] or less in
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utility of the proposed forging. length (excluding test material) may have both tests located at
one end 180° apart.
5.3 Heat Treatment: 7.1.3.4 When forgings are made in multiple as a single
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5.3.1 All forgings, other than Class A, shall be heat treated. forging, that is, forged as one piece and divided after heat
See Section 7. treatment, the multiple forging shall be considered as one
5.3.2 Where options exist within a class, the choice of heat forging, and the number of tests required shall be as designated
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treatment shall be left to the discretion of the manufacturer, in 7.1.3.1, 7.1.3.2, and 7.1.3.3.
unless the purchaser specifies one of the available options. 7.1.4 Prolongations:
7.1.4.1 A sufficient number of the forgings shall have
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6. Chemical Composition prolongations for extracting specimens for testing. Examples
6.1 The steel shall conform to the requirements prescribed of test locations for various forging configurations are shown in
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in Table 1. Figs. 1 and 2.
6.2 The choice of chemical composition is left to the NOTE 1—Figures provided demonstrate the concept of controlling cross
discretion of the manufacturer, unless otherwise specified by section thickness (TC) but do not encompass all possible test prolongation
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configurations which meet the requirements of Section 7.
the purchaser. See Appendix X2.
7.1.4.2 For all forgings of non-uniform cross section in
6.3 Heat Analysis:
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classes A, B, C, D, E, G and H: The prolongation(s) may be
6.3.1 An analysis of each heat shall be made by the extensions of sections other than the controlling cross section
manufacturer. thickness (TC), that is TP ≠ TC. In this case, the dimension of
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6.4 Product Analysis—An analysis may be made by the TP shall determine the mechanical properties to be met within
purchaser according to the requirements of Specification A788/ each class. When TP ≠ TC, TP shall not have more reduction
A788M. If a standard grade has been used to manufacture the than the smallest cross section to be qualified.
forging the permissible variations in composition of Specifi- (1) For annealed, normalized, or normalized and tempered
cation A788/A788M shall apply. If a non-standard grade of forgings in classes A, B, C, D, E, G and H the center of the
steel has been used, and composition limits have not been gage length axis of tension test specimens shall be 1⁄4 the
supplied, the product analysis can be used only to confirm the controlling cross section thickness (TC) from one surface
type of steel supplied. except as noted in 7.1.4.2 (2).
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(2) If the prolongation thickness (TP) is less than the 7.2.3 The average value of the hardness readings on each
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controlling cross section thickness (TC) the center of the gage forging shall fall within the hardness ranges specified in Table
length axis of the tension test shall be ¼ of the prolongation 2. The permissible variation in hardness in any forging over
thickness (TP) from one surface. 250 lb [110 kg] shall not exceed 30 Brinell Hardness for
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7.1.4.3 For quenched forgings in Classes F, J, K, L, M, and Classes A through E, 40 Brinell Hardness for Classes F through
N, the center of the gage length axis of the tension test J, 50 Brinell Hardness for Classes K through N.
specimen shall be at a minimum 1⁄4 (TC) from one quenched 7.2.4 At least two hardness tests shall be taken on each flat
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surface and 31⁄2 in. [90 mm] from the nearest second surface. face of disks, rings, and hollow forgings over 250 lb [110 kg]
7.1.4.4 In place of prolongations, the manufacturer may: (1) approximately at mid-radius for disk forgings and mid-wall for
elect to submit a representative forging(s) to represent each test
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ring and hollow forgings. When it is impractical to check
lot; in this event, the representative forging must be made from hardness on the face of hollow forgings these checks shall be
the same heat of steel, must not receive more reduction than the made at each end on the OD or the ID at a distance equivalent
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forging it represents, must receive the same type of hot to 1⁄2 the wall thickness from each end of the forging. Hardness
working it represents, be of the same controlling cross section checks shall be 180° apart, for example, at the 3:00 and 9:00
thickness (TC), and have been heat treated in the same furnace positions on one face, and 6:00 and 12:00 positions on the
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charge as the forging(s) it represents; or (2) obtain the test opposite face. On solid forgings over 250 lb [110 kg], at least
specimen from the trepanned material of transverse or radial four tests shall be taken on the periphery of the forging, two at
holes, provided the required depth is met. each end 180° apart.
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7.1.4.5 With prior purchaser approval, test specimens may 7.2.5 For forgings 250 lb [110 kg] and less, Brinell testing
be taken at a depth (t) corresponding to the distance from the shall be performed on one of the following: the test material
area of significant stress to the nearest heat treated surface and
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prior to machining the test specimen, the broken test specimens
at least twice this distance (2t) from any second surface. or the forgings themselves. Hardness tests shall be conducted
However, the test depth shall not be nearer to one heat-treated on material representing the heat or heats included in each heat
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surface than 3⁄4 in. [19 mm] and to the second heat treated treating charge, or in the case of untreated forgings (Class A),
surface than 1 1⁄2 in. [38 mm]. Sketches showing the exact test on material representing each heat. The results shall meet the
locations shall be approved by the purchaser when this method requirements of Table 2. If the purchaser desires Brinell testing
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is used. of each forging, Supplementary Requirement S11 may be used.
7.1.5 Tests for acceptance shall be made after final heat
7.3 If so specified by the purchaser, forgings may be
treatment of the forgings. Thermal cycling after mechanical
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supplied on the basis of hardness tests alone. If this option is
testing is complete shall not exceed 50 °F [30 °C] less than the
exercised, the class shall be identified in certification and
temperature used to establish mechanical properties.
marking with the suffix “H,” that is, “AH,” “BH,” “CH,” etc.
7.1.6 Test specimen orientation relative to the axis of major
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metal flow is to be at the discretion of the manufacturer
provided the requirements of Table 2 are met. Test specimen 8. Retreatment
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orientation shall be reported. 8.1 When heat-treated forgings are specified, and the me-
7.1.7 Yield point shall be determined on carbon steel Grades chanical test results of any test lot do not conform to the
A through F, and yield strength on alloy steel Grades G through requirements specified, the manufacturer may re-austenitize
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N. For carbon steel grades not showing a yield point, the yield the lot not more than three additional times, and retests shall be
strength at 0.2 % offset shall be reported. made according to Section 7. Multiple retempering is not
7.2 Hardness Tests—Brinell hardness tests shall be per- precluded by this requirement.
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formed and reported per Test Methods and Definitions A370. 8.2 When untreated forgings (Class A) are specified, and the
Hardness testing shall be performed after heat treatment mechanical test results of any test lot do not conform to the
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(except on Class A forgings) and rough machining on each requirements specified, the manufacturer may anneal,
forging weighing under 7000 lb [3200 kg] at the time of heat normalize, or normalize and temper, one or more times, but not
treatment and each multiple forging made in accordance with more than three times; and retests shall be made in accordance
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7.1.3.3 weighing under 7000 lb [3200 kg] at the time of heat with Section 7. The tensile properties shall conform to the
treatment. requirements for the class of forgings ordered (Class A).
7.2.1 Hardness testing on forgings in excess of 7000 lb
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[3200 kg] at the time of heat treatment may be omitted 9. Inspection, Rejection, and Certification
provided they meet the tensile requirements of Table 2. For
9.1 Facilities for inspection at the place of manufacture,
additional exceptions see 7.1.3.4 and 7.3.
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rejection of forgings and certification shall comply with Speci-
7.2.2 When ordered without rough machining, hardness
fication A788/A788M.
measurements shall be conducted on the forgings after heat
treatment. Due consideration should be provided for the
removal of oxidation and decarburization to ensure accuracy of 10. Product Marking
hardness results when forgings which have not been rough 10.1 The marking requirements of Specification A788/
machined are evaluated. A788M shall be augmented as follows.

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10.2 Each forging over 250 lb [110 kg] shall be legibly 10.4 The type of stamps to be used shall be round-nosed or
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stamped by the manufacturer with the manufacturer’s name or “interrupted-dot” die stamps having a minimum radius of
1⁄32 in. [0.79 mm].
trademark, the manufacturer’s serial number, the specification
identification number, followed by the appropriate class num-
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11. Keywords
ber and, where applicable, a standard Grade designation.
11.1 alloy steel forgings; carbon steel forgings; general
10.3 For forgings 250 lb [110 kg] and under, the purchaser industrial applications; heat treatment classifications; strength
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TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements
Composition, max, %
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Elements Classes A to F Classes G to N
and AH to FH and GH to NH
Manganese 1.35 ...
Phosphorus 0.050 0.040
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Sulfur 0.025 0.025
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TABLE 2 Tensile RequirementsA,B
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Class in. [mm] Offset, min 2 in. or
Area, Hardness
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Over Not Over psi MPa psi MPa min, %
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Carbon Steel
A (AH) (Untreated) ... 20 [500] 47 000 325 ... ... ... ... 183 max
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B (BH) (Annealed, or normalized, or ... 20 [500] 60 000 415 30 000 205 24 36 120–174
normalized and tempered)
C (CH) (Annealed, or normalized, or ... 12 [300] 66 000 455 33 000 230 23 36 137–183
normalized and tempered) 12 [300] 20 [500] 66 000 455 33 000 230 22 34 137–183
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D (DH) (Normalized, annealed, or normalized ... 8 [200] 75 000 515 37 500 260 24 40 149–207
and tempered) 8 [200] 12 [300] 75 000 515 37 500 260 22 35 149–207
12 [300] 20 [500] 75 000 515 37 500 260 20 32 149–207
20 [500] 75 000 515 37 500 260 19 30 149–207
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E (EH) (Normalized and tempered or ... 8 [200] 85 000 585 44 000 305 25 40 174–217
double-normalized and tempered) 8 [200] 12 [300] 83 000 570 43 000 295 23 37 174–217
12 [300] 20 [500] 83 000 570 43 000 295 22 35 174–217
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F (FH) (Quenched and tempered, or ... 4 [100] 90 000 620 55 000 380 20 39 187–235
normalized, quenched and tempered) 4 [100] 7 [175] 85 000 585 50 000 345 20 39 174–217
7 [175] 10 [254] 85 000 585 50 000 345 19 37 174–217
10 [250] 20 [500] 82 000 565 48 000 330 19 36 174–217
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Alloy Steel
G (GH) (Annealed, or normalized, or ... 12 [300] 80 000 550 50 000 345 24 40 163–207
normalized and tempered) 12 [300] 20 [500] 80 000 550 50 000 345 22 38 163–207
H (HH) (Normalized and tempered) ... 7 [175] 90 000 620 60 000 415 22 44 187–235
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7 [175] 10 [250] 90 000 620 58 000 400 21 42 187–235
10 [250] 20 [500] 90 000 620 58 000 400 18 40 187–235
J (JH) (Normalized and tempered, or ... 7 [175] 95 000 655 70 000 485 20 50 197–255
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normalized, quenched, and tempered) 7 [175] 10 [250] 90 000 620 65 000 450 20 50 187–235
10 [250] 20 [500] 90 000 620 65 000 450 18 48 207–255
K (KH) (Normalized, quenched, and tempered) ... 7 [178] 105 000 725 80 000 550 20 50 212–269
7 [175] 10 [250] 100 000 690 75 000 515 19 50 207–269
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10 [250] 20 [500] 100 000 690 75 000 515 18 48 207–269
L (LH) (Normalized, quenched, and tempered) ... 4 [100] 125 000 860 105 000 725 16 50 255–321
4 [100] 7 [175] 115 000 795 95 000 655 16 45 235–302
7 [175] 10 [250] 110 000 760 85 000 585 16 45 223–293
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10 [250] 20 [500] 110 000 760 85 000 585 14 40 223–293
M (MH) (Normalized, quenched, ... 4 [100] 145 000 1000 120 000 825 15 45 293–352
and tempered) 4 [100] 7 [175] 140 000 965 115 000 790 14 40 285–341
7 [178] 10 [254] 135 000 930 110 000 758 13 40 269–331
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10 [250] 20 [500] 135 000 930 110 000 758 12 38 269–341
N (NH) (Normalized, quenched, and tempered) ... 4 [100] 170 000 1175 140 000 965 13 40 331–401
4 [100] 7 [175] 165 000 1140 135 000 930 12 35 331–401
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7 [175] 10 [250] 160 000 1100 130 000 900 11 35 321–388
10 [250] 20 [500] 160 000 1100 130 000 900 11 35 321–402
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Forgings with controlling cross section thickness (TC) in excess of 20 in. [508 mm] for all classes other than class D may be certified to Specification A668/A668M provided
they meet the requirements for controlling cross sections of 20 in. [508 mm] listed in Table 2. Alternatively, the manufacturer and purchaser may agree upon the required
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mechanical property values as described in Supplement S9.1.
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Requirements presented in Table 2 are to be met at the test locations given in 7.1.4. Tests from other locations may not exhibit the property values shown in Table 2.
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SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
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One or more of the following supplementary requirements shall apply only when specified by the
purchaser in the inquiry, contract, and order. Details of these supplementary requirements shall be
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agreed upon by the manufacturer and the purchaser.
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S1. Chemical Composition S9.2 Yield strengths higher than those listed in Table 2 for
S1.1 The supplier shall obtain approval of the grade of steel quenched and tempered grades may be specified.
S9.3 For controlling cross section thickness (TC) in excess
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he proposes to apply to the order and reach agreement with the
purchaser on the ranges of each element specified in the of 20 in. [508 mm]; for quench and tempered forgings
composition. produced to classes F, J, K, L, M, N the center of the gage
length of the tension test specimen shall be at least 5 in.
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S2. Special Forging Techniques [127 mm] from one heat treated surface and 31⁄2 in. [90 mm]
S2.1 Special forging techniques are required to produce from all other heat treated surfaces when agreed upon between
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metal flow during the hot working operation in the direction manufacturer and purchaser.
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Verification of forging flow lines shall be by macro-etch testing when agreed upon between manufacturer and purchaser, the
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of sample forgings in accordance with Test Method E340. test location may be specified as 1⁄4 the controlling cross
section thickness (TC) from the nearest surface and 1⁄2 the
S3. Rough Turning and Boring controlling cross section thickness (TC) from all other surfaces.
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S3.1 The position of any rough turning or boring in the When this test location is specified, the prolongation length
sequence of manufacturing operations. shall be equal to or greater than the controlling cross section
thickness (TC).
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S4. Carbon Content for Welding
S4.1 For forgings intended for welding, the carbon content S10. Heat Treatment
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(product analysis) shall be limited to 0.35 max %. S10.1 A minimum tempering temperature shall be specified.
S5. Bend Tests
S11. Additional Tests
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S5.1 The test specimen shall be prepared in accordance with
Test Methods E290 and shall withstand being bent at room S11.1 Tests in addition to those prescribed in Section 7 may
temperature through 180° without cracking on the outside of be specified.
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the bent portion of an inside diameter of 11⁄2 in. [40 mm].
S12. Additional Marking
S6. Magnetic Particle Test S12.1 Additional identification marking or the locations of
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S6.1 Forgings shall be magnetic particle tested in accor- the stamping or both may be specified.
dance with the latest issue of Practice A275/A275M.
S13. Forge Procedure
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S7. Ultrasonic Test
S13.1 The forge procedure shall be submitted by the manu-
S7.1 Forgings shall be ultrasonically tested in accordance
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with the latest issue of Practice A388/A388M.
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forging.
S8. Vacuum Treatment
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S8.1 Vacuum degassed steel shall be supplied.
S14.1 A dimensioned sketch or drawing of the proposed
S9. Tensile Requirements rough forging shall be supplied by the producer for approval
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S9.1 When controlling cross section thicknesses (TC) or before the forging is produced. This drawing or sketch shall
prolongation sizes larger than permitted in Table 2 are required, indicate also the proposed heat treatment contour, including
mechanical property values may be reduced from the specified bores, if any, and the position of the required mechanical test
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(Nonmandatory Information)
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X1. COMPARISON OF SPECIFICATION A668/A668M VERSUS SUPERSEDED SPECIFICATIONS A235, A237, and A243

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TABLE X1.1 Specification Comparison
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Superseded Specification and Class Use A668/A668M, Class
A235, A A
A235, C B
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A235, C1 C
A235, E D
A235, F ...
A235, F1 E
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A235, G F
A237, A G
A237, B ...
A237, C H
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A237, D J
A237, E K
A237, F L
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A237, H N
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A243, C1 C
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X2. TYPICAL GRADES OF STEEL USED FOR A668/A668MCLASSES
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X2.1 See chemical composition and class/grade guide for
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typical grades of steel in Tables X2.1 and X2.2, respectively.

TABLE X2.1 Chemical Composition (Maximum Weight Percentage)

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Element Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade
X1 X2 X3 X4 X5 X6
Carbon 0.30 0.45 0.40 0.45 0.45 0.40
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Manganese 0.90 0.90 0.85 1.10 0.90 0.90
Phosphorous 0.04 0.04 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.015
Sulfur 0.04 0.04 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.015
Silicon 0.35 0.35 0.35 0.35 0.35 0.35
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Nickel ... ... 3.75 ... 2.00 2.50
Chromium ... ... ... 1.10 1.00 1.25
Molybdenum ... ... ... 0.25 0.30 0.60
Vanadium ... ... ... ... ... 0.20
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TABLE X2.2 Class/Grade Guide
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Class Brinell Hardness Applicable Grades
Carbon Steel
A 183 max X1
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B 120–174 X1
C 137–183 X1, X2
D 149–207 X1, X2
E 174–217 X2
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F 187–235 X2
Alloy Steel
G 163–207 X3, X4
H 187–235 X3, X4
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J 197–255 X3, X4, X5
K 212–269 X3, X5
L 255–321 X4, X5
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M 293–352 X5, X6
N 331–401 X6
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SUMMARY OF CHANGES
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Committee A01 has identified the location of the following changes to this standard since A668/A668M-16
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that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved May 1, 2017.)

(1) Revised Table 2 Hardness column. (2) Revised 7.1.1, 7.2, and 7.2.3.
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Committee A01 has identified the location of the following changes to this standard since A668/A668M-15
that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved May 1, 2016.)
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(1) 7.2.4-Changed hardness test location for rings and hollow
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forgings to mid-wall and provided an alternate location when it
is impractical to test the end face of hollow forgings.
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