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1.1''This specification covers vacuum-treated basic electric steel forgings for generator rotors.

1.2''Supplementary requirements are provided, both in this standard and in Specification A788/A788M, for use when additional testing, inspection or processing is required by the purchaser.

1.3''The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI (metric) units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text and tables, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined.

1.4''Unless the order specifies the applicable '''M''' specification designation, the material shall be furnished to the inch-pound units.

1.5''This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.6''This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.