ASTM F606M-02

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

SCOPE
1.1 These test methods establish 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: 3 Product Hardness3.1Proof Load3.2.1 Method 1, Length Measurement3.2.3Method 2, Yield Strength3.2.4Method 3, Uniform Hardness3.2.5Axial Tension Testing of Full Size Products  3.4 Wedge Tension Testing of Full Size Products  3.5 Tension Testing of Machined Test Specimens  3.6 Total Extension at Fracture Test3.7 For Internally Threaded Fasteners: 4 Product Hardness 4.1 Proof Load4.2 Cone Proof Load Test 4.3For Washers and Direct Tension Indicators:5 General Requirements5.1 Through Hardened Washers5.2 Carburized Washers5.3 For Rivets: 6 Product Hardness6.1 Test for Embrittlement of Metallic Coated Externally Threaded Fasteners 7 Test 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: 09-Aug-2002
• ICS: 21.060.01 - Fasteners in general
• Technical Committee: F16 - Fasteners
• Drafting Committee: F16.01 - Test Methods

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F606M-01 - Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, and Rivets [Metric]
• Effective Date: 10-Aug-2002
• Replaced By: ASTM F606M-05 - Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, and Rivets [Metric]
• 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: 10-Aug-2002
• Referred By: ASTM F836M-20 - Standard Specification for Style 1 Stainless Steel Metric Nuts (Metric) (Withdrawn 2023)
• Effective Date: 10-Aug-2002
• 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: 10-Aug-2002
• Referred By: ASTM F837M-20 - Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Socket Head Cap Screws [Metric] (Withdrawn 2023)
• Effective Date: 10-Aug-2002

Standards Content (Sample)

NOTICE: This standard has either been superseded and replaced by a new version or withdrawn.
Contact ASTM International (www.astm.org) for the latest information
Designation:F 606M–02
METRIC
Standard Test Methods for
Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and
Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, and Rivets
1
[Metric]
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 606M; 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 responsibility of all of the users of this standard to establish
appropriate safety and health practices and determine the
1.1 These test methods cover establishment of procedures
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
for conducting tests to determine the mechanical properties of
metric externally and internally threaded fasteners, washers,
NOTE 1—ThesetestmethodsarethemetriccompanionofTestMethods
and rivets. F606.
1.2 Property requirements and the applicable tests for their
2. Referenced Documents
determination are specified in individual product standards. In
those instances where the testing requirements are unique or at 2.1 ASTM Standards:
E8M Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Mate-
variance with these standard procedures, the product shall
2
specify the controlling testing requirements. rials [Metric]
E10 Test Method for Brinell Hardness of Metallic Materi-
1.3 These test methods describe mechanical tests for deter-
2
mining the following properties: als
E18 Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness and Rockwell
Tests Section
2
For Externally Threaded Fasteners: 3
Superficial Hardness of Metallic Materials
Product Hardness 3.1
E83 Practice for Verification and Classification of Exten-
Proof Load 3.2.1
2
someters
Method 1, Length Measurement 3.2.3
Method 2, Yield Strength 3.2.4
E92 Test Method for Vickers Hardness of Metallic Mate-
Method 3, Uniform Hardness 3.2.5
2
rials
Axial Tension Testing of Full Size Products 3.4
E384 Test Method for Microindentation Hardness of Ma-
Wedge Tension Testing of Full Size Products 3.5
2
Tension Testing of Machined Test Specimens 3.6
terials
Total Extension at Fracture Test 3.7
3
F436M SpecificationforHardenedSteelWashers[Metric]
For Internally Threaded Fasteners: 4
F606 Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Prop-
Product Hardness 4.1
Proof Load 4.2
erties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners,
Cone Proof Load Test 4.3
3
Washers, and Rivets
For Washers and Direct Tension Indicators: 5
F959M Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical
General Requirements 5.1
Through Hardened Washers 5.2
PropertiesofExternallyandInternallyThreadedFasteners,
Carburized Washers 5.3
3
Washers, and Rivets [Metric]
For Rivets: 6
F1624 Test Method for Measurement of Hydrogen Em-
Product Hardness 6.1
4
Test for Embrittlement of Metallic Coated Externally Threaded
brittlementinSteelbytheIncrementalLoadingTechnique
Fasteners 7
Test Method for Measuring Compression Loads (All Finishes)
3. Test Methods for Externally Threaded Fasteners
on Direct Tension Indicators Covered by Test Method F 959M Annex A1
3.1 Product Hardness—Tests shall be conducted after the
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
removal of any surface oxide, decarburization, plating or other
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
coating.All readings shall be within the hardness values listed
1
These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F16 on
2
FastenersandarethedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeF16.01onTestMethods. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 03.01.
3
Current edition approved Aug. 10, 2002. Published October 2002. Originally Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.08.
4
published as F606M–87. Last previous edition F606M–01. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.03.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
1

---------------------- Page: 1 ----------------------
F 606M–02
in the product specification. The average of all readings on the greater than 48 mm nominal diameter.
same part shall be considered as the product hardness. Test 3.2 TensionTests—Itispreferredthatfastenersandstudsbe
results shall conform to the product specification for the lot tested full size, and it is customary, when so testing to specify
representedbythetestspecimenstobeconsideredconforming. a minimum ultimate load in kilonewtons (or stress in mega-
Test specimen preparation and hardness tests shall be con- pascals). Paragraphs 3.2 through 3.5 apply when testing
ducted in accordance with Test Method E18 for Rockwell externally threaded fasteners full size. Paragraph 3.6 shall
tests, Test Method E10 for Brinell tests,
...