ASTM B595-95 pdf free.Standard Specification for Sintered Aluminum Structural Parts.
Permissible variations in dimensions shall be within thelimits specified on the drawings describing the structural partsaccompanying the order or shall be within the limits specifiedin the order.
Structural parts shall be uniform in composition.10.2 When parts are cut or fractured, the exposed surfaceshall be of uniform appearance.
Lot—Unless otherwise specified, a lot shall consist ofparts of the same form and dimensions made from powders ofthe same composition molded and sintered under the sameconditions and submitted for inspection at one time.If required by purchase agree-ment, at least one sample for chemical analysis shall be taken from each lot. A representative sample of chips may beobtained by dry milling, drilling or crushing at least two pieceswith clean dry tools without lubrication. In order to obtainoil-free chips,the parts selected for test shall have the oilextracted in accordance with Test Method B 328, if necessary.11.3 Mechanical Tests——The manufacturer and purchasershall agree on a representative number of specimens formechanical tests.
Unless otherwise specified,inspection of parts sup-plied on contract shall be made by the purchaser.
Parts that fail to conform to the requirements of thisspecification may be rejected. Rejection should be reported tothe producer or supplier promptly and in writing. In case ofdissatisfaction with test results, the producer or supplier maymake claim for rehearing.
When specified in the purchase order or contract，aproducer’s certification shall be furnished to the purchaser thatthe parts were manufactured, sampled, tested, and inspected inaccordance with this specification and have been found to meetthe requirements. When specified in the purchase order orcontract, a report of the test results shall be furnished. The purchase order shall specify whether or not thecertification includes chemistry.
Upon request of the purchaser in the contract or order,the certification of an independent third party indicatingconformance to the requirements of this specification may beconsidered.ASTM B595 pdf  download.