ASTM-A729 2005
$40.63
A729-05 Standard Specification for Alloy Steel Axles, Heat-Treated, for Mass Transit and Electric Railway Service
Published By | Publication Date | Number of Pages |
ASTM | 2005 | 6 |
ASTM A729-05
Historical Standard: Standard Specification for Alloy Steel Axles, Heat-Treated, for Mass Transit and Electric Railway Service
ASTM A729
Scope
1.1 This specification covers quenched and tempered alloy steel axles for mass transit and commuter cars in electric railway service.
1.2 This specification is for solid design roller bearing axles with machined bodies.
1.3 Various axle designs are used for this service including motor and nonmotor with either inboard or outboard journals.
1.4 Supplementary requirements are provided for use when additional testing or inspection is desired. These shall apply only when specified individually by the purchaser in the order.
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard.
Keywords
axles; rail applications; steel forgings
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 45.040 (Materials and components for railway engineering)
DOI: 10.1520/A0729-05
PDF Catalog
PDF Pages | PDF Title |
---|---|
1 | Scope Referenced Documents Ordering Information Manufacture |
2 | Chemical Requirements Metallurgical Requirements Tension Test Requirements TABLE 1 TABLE 2 |
3 | Nondestructive Testing Requirements TABLE 3 |
4 | Dimensional Tolerances Workmanship and Finish Inspection FIG. 1 FIG. 2 |
5 | Rejection Rehearing Certification Product Marking Keywords A1. INTERPRETATION OF IMPERFECTIONS CONSIDERED INJURIOUS IN AXLES A1.1 General |
6 | A1.2 Journals and Dust Guards A1.3 Wheel Seats, Gear Seats, Gear Case Bearing Seat, and Grounding Ring Seats A1.4 Areas Between Attachment Seats (Body) Specified to Be Smooth Machined X1. COMPOSITIONS FOR AXLE APPLICATIONS X1.1 |