Processes:This specification presents requirements for the carburizing and nitriding of carbon and alloy steels to produce the mechanical properties specified by drawings@ detail metal specifications@ or other applicable specifications (see 6.3).The heat treatment of parts fabricated from the steels specified shall be in general accordance with the methods described in this specification@ and in addition@ shall be subject to such control and regulation by competent personnel as may be necessary to produce the properties required.Equipment:The equipment@ methods@ and processes used shall comply with this specification.