This standard provides information pertaining to ferrous and nonferrous materials used in gearing. Factors in material selection@ including material forms@ properties@ and associated processing and heat treatments are discussed. Manufacturing procedures to prepare materials for machining and final heat treatment are included. Heat treating procedures used for gearing are covered in detail@ including process description@ product specifications@ process controls@ and characteristics of heat treated gearing. Post-heat treatment processes to meet gearing requirements are discussed. Product inspection methods and documentation are covered. Term definitions@ test methods@ distortion and residual stress@ sources for additional information and bibliography are included.