ASTM A 956 : 2012

Name: ASTM A 956 : 2012
Brand: ASTM
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Standard Test Method for Leeb Hardness Testing of Steel Products

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

11-11-2014

Language(s)

English

Published date

11-15-2012

Publisher

American Society for Testing and Materials

1.1This test method covers the determination of the Leeb hardness of steel, cast steel, and cast iron (Part A), including the methods for the verification of Leeb hardness testing instruments (Part B), and the calibration of standardized test blocks (Part C).

Note 1—The original title of this standard was “Standard Test Method for Equotip Hardness Testing of Steel Products.”¹

1.2The 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.

1.3This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

Committee	A 01
DocumentType	Test Method
Pages	12
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Superseded
SupersededBy	ASTM A 956/A956M : 2017
Supersedes	ASTM A 956 : 2006