1.1
This specification covers a group of requirements that are mandatory requirements when used in conjunction with the following iron casting specifications issued by ASTM:
ASTM Specification
A47/A47M
A48/A48M
A197/A197M
A220/A220M
A278/A278M
A319
A395/A395M
A436
A439/A439M
A518/A518M
A532/A532M
A536
A571/A571M
A823
A842
A874/A874M
A897/A897M
1.2
This specification also covers a group of supplementary requirements which may be applied to the above specifications as indicated herein. These are provided for use when additional testing or inspection is desired and apply only when specified individually by the purchaser in the order.
1.3
The requirements of the individual material specification, and this general specification, shall prevail in the sequence named.
1.4
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.
1.5
This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.