1.1 This specification2 covers a group of common requirements that, unless otherwise specified in the individual product specification, shall apply to steel forgings under any of the following specifications issued by ASTM: ASTM Designation Title A266/A266M Carbon Steel Forgings for Pressure Vessel Components A288 Carbon and Alloy Steel Forgings for Magnetic Retaining Rings for Turbine Generators A289/A289M Alloy