Processes:

This specification presents requirements for the carburizing and nitriding of carbon and alloy steels to produce the mechanical properties specified by drawings, detail metal specifications, or other applicable specifications (see 6.3).

The heat treatment of parts fabricated from the steels specified shall be in general accordance with the methods described in this specification, and in addition, shall be subject to such control and regulation by competent personnel as may be necessary to produce the properties required.

Equipment:

The equipment, methods, and processes used shall comply with this specification.