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ASTM A866: Standard Specification for Medium Carbon Anti-Friction Bearing Steel

Publication Date: Oct 1, 2009
SDO: ASTM: ASTM International
 DOD Adopted   ANSI Approved Approved

This specification covers medium carbon bearing quality steel to be used in the manufacture of anti-friction bearings.

Supplementary requirements of an optional nature are provided and when desired shall be so stated in the order.

The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.

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