This specification has been declared CANCELLED by the Aerospace Materials Division, SAE, as of November, 2007. By this action, this document will remain listed in the Numerical Section of the Index of Aerospace Material Specifications indicating that it has been CANCELLED. Similar but not necessarily identical products are covered in the following specification. However, this listing is provided for information only and does not constitute authority to substitute these specifications for the CANCELLED specification. ASTM A686 Standard Specification for Tool Steel, Carbon (Type W1-9)

This specification covers carbon steel (1095) bars.