An American National Standard. The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).Date of Issuance: December 30, 1996. Revision of ASME Y14.8M-1989. 63p. This Standard covers definitions of terms and features unique to casting and forging technologies with recommendations for their uniform description and inclusion on engineering drawings and related documents. Unless otherwise specified, any reference to features, parts or processes shall be interpreted as applying to both castings and forgings. Castings and forgings are delineated as casting/forging throughout the Standard