ASTM F606M-05

Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, and Rivets [Metric]

SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover establishment of procedures for conducting tests to determine the mechanical properties of metric externally and internally threaded fasteners, washers, and rivets.
1.2 Property requirements and the applicable tests for their determination are specified in individual product standards. In those instances where the testing requirements are unique or at variance with these standard procedures, the product shall specify the controlling testing requirements.
1.3 These test methods describe mechanical tests for determining the following properties:Tests Section For Externally Threaded Fasteners:3Product Hardness  3.1 Proof Load3.2.1Method 1, Length Measurement3.2.3Method 2, Yield Strength3.2.4Method 3, Uniform Hardness3.2.5Axial Tension Testing of Full Size Products 3.4Wedge Tension Testing of Full Size Products 3.5Tension Testing of Machined Test Specimens3.6Total Extension at Fracture Test3.7For Internally Threaded Fasteners:4Product Hardness 4.1Proof Load4.2Cone Proof Load Test4.3For Washers and Direct Tension Indicators:5General Requirements5.1Through Hardened Washers5.2Carburized Washers5.3For Rivets: 6Product Hardness 6.1Test for Embrittlement of Metallic Coated Externally Threaded Fasteners7Test Method for Measuring Compression Loads (All Finishes) on Direct Tension Indicators Covered by Test Method F 959MAnnex A1
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of all of the users of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Note 1—These test methods are the metric companion of Test Methods F 606.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Jun-2005
• ICS: 21.060.01 - Fasteners in general
• Technical Committee: F16 - Fasteners
• Drafting Committee: F16.01 - Test Methods

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F606M-02 - Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, and Rivets [Metric]
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2005
• Replaced By: ASTM F606M-07 - Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, and Rivets [Metric]
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2007
• Referred By: ASTM F836M-20 - Standard Specification for Style 1 Stainless Steel Metric Nuts (Metric) (Withdrawn 2023)
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2005
• Referred By: ASTM F879M-16 - Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Socket Button and Flat Countersunk Head Cap Screws (Metric) (Withdrawn 2023)
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2005
• Referred By: ASTM F837M-20 - Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Socket Head Cap Screws [Metric] (Withdrawn 2023)
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2005
• Referred By: ASTM F3019/F3019M-19 - Standard Specification for Chromium Free Zinc-Flake Composite, with or without Integral Lubricant, Corrosion Protective Coatings for Fasteners
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2005

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:F606M–05
METRIC
Standard Test Methods for
Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and
Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, and Rivets
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[Metric]
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F606M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope
Test Method for Measuring Compression Loads (All Finishes)
on Direct Tension Indicators Covered by Test Method F 959M Annex A1
1.1 These test methods cover establishment of procedures
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
for conducting tests to determine the mechanical properties of
metric externally and internally threaded fasteners, washers, safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of all of the users of this standard to establish
and rivets.
appropriate safety and health practices and determine the
1.2 Property requirements and the applicable tests for their
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
determination are specified in individual product standards. In
those instances where the testing requirements are unique or at
NOTE 1—ThesetestmethodsarethemetriccompanionofTestMethods
variance with these standard procedures, the product shall
F606.
specify the controlling testing requirements.
2. Referenced Documents
1.3 These test methods describe mechanical tests for deter-
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mining the following properties:
2.1 ASTM Standards:
Tests Section E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
For Externally Threaded Fasteners: 3
E8M Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Mate-
Product Hardness 3.1
rials [Metric]
Proof Load 3.2.1
Method 1, Length Measurement 3.2.3
E10 Test Method for Brinell Hardness of Metallic Materi-
Method 2, Yield Strength 3.2.4
als
Method 3, Uniform Hardness 3.2.5
E18 Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness and Rockwell
Axial Tension Testing of Full Size Products 3.4
Wedge Tension Testing of Full Size Products 3.5
Superficial Hardness of Metallic Materials
Tension Testing of Machined Test Specimens 3.6
E83 Practice for Verification and Classification of Exten-
Total Extension at Fracture Test 3.7
someter System
For Internally Threaded Fasteners: 4
Product Hardness 4.1
E92 Test Method for Vickers Hardness of Metallic Mate-
Proof Load 4.2
rials
Cone Proof Load Test 4.3
E384 Test Method for Microindentation Hardness of Ma-
For Washers and Direct Tension Indicators: 5
General Requirements 5.1
terials
Through Hardened Washers 5.2
F436M Specification for Hardened Steel Washers [Metric]
Carburized Washers 5.3
F606 Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Prop-
For Rivets: 6
Product Hardness 6.1
erties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners,
Test for Embrittlement of Metallic Coated Externally Threaded
Washers, and Rivets
Fasteners 7
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F16 on For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
FastenersandarethedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeF16.01onTestMethods. contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
CurrenteditionapprovedJuly1,2005.PublishedJuly2005.Originallyapproved Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
in 1987. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as F606M–02. the ASTM website.
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F606M–05
F959M Specification for Compressible-Washer-Type Di- 3.1.3 ArbitrationTestLocation—Forpurposesofarbitration
rect Tension Indicators for Use With Structural Fasteners between the purchaser and seller over reported test results,
[Metric] hardness tests shall be conducted at the mid-radius (r/2) of a
F1624 Test Method for Measurement of Hydrogen Em- transverse section through the threads taken at a distance of
brittlement Threshold in Steel by the Incremental Step approximately one diameter from the point end of the bolt or
Loading Technique oneendofthestud.Fourreadingsshallbetakenapproximately
90° to one another on the same plane, if product size permits.
3. Test Methods for Externally Threaded Fasteners
Smaller diameter products may also use the opposite parallel
surface area of the bolt head end as sectioned above (see Fig.
3.1 Product Hardness—Tests shall be c
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