ASTM F606-13
(Test Method)Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, Direct Tension Indicators, and Rivets
Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, Direct Tension Indicators, and Rivets
ABSTRACT
These test methods establishes the standard procedures for conducting tests to determine the mechanical properties of externally and internally threaded fasteners, washers and direct tension indicators, and rivets. For externally threaded fasteners, the mechanical tests describe the procedures for determining the following properties: product hardness; proof load by length measurement (Method 1), yield strength (Method 2), yield strength of austenitic stainless steel and nonferrous materials (Method 2A), and uniform hardness (Method 3); axial tension of full size products such as fasteners and studs; wedge tension of full size products such as fasteners and studs; tension of machined test specimens including yield point (by drop of the beam or halt of the pointer, autographic diagram, and total extension under load methods), yield strength (by offset, and extension under load methods), tensile strength, elongation, and reduction of area; and total extension at fracture. As for internally threaded fasteners including nonheat- and heat-treated nuts, tests are provided for the determination of product hardness, proof load, and cone proof load. Test for determining the surface and core hardnesses are, conversely, described for direct tension indicators, and through-hardened, carburized, stainless steel, and nonferrous washers. And finally, product hardness testing is described for rivets. The test method for determining embrittlement of metallic coated externally threaded fasteners is detailed as well.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover establishment of procedures for conducting tests to determine the mechanical properties of externally and internally threaded fasteners, washers, direct tension indicators, 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 standard shall specify the controlling testing requirements.
1.3 These test methods describe mechanical tests for determining the following properties:
Section
For Externally Threaded Fasteners:
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Product Hardness
3.1
Proof Load
3.2.1
Method 1, Length Measurement
3.2.3
Method 2, Yield Strength
3.2.4
Method 3, Uniform Hardness
3.2.5
Axial Tension Testing of Full-Size Product
3.4
Wedge Tension Testing of Full-Size Product
3.5
Tension Testing of Machined Test Specimens
3.6
Total Extension at Fracture Test
Single Sheer Test
3.7
3.8
For Internally Threaded Fasteners:
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Product Hardness
4.1
Proof Load Test
4.2
Cone Proof Load Test
4.3
For Washers and Direct Tension Indicators:
5
Product Hardness-General Requirements
5.1
Through Hardened Washers
5.2
Carburized Washers
5.3
Stainless Steel and Nonferrous Washers
5.4
Direct Tension Indicators
5.5
Compression Load
5.6
For Rivets:
6
Product Hardness
6.1
Test for Embrittlement of Metallic-Coated Externally Threaded Fasteners
7
Test Method for Determining Decarburization and Carburization
8
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.Note 1—A complete metric companion to Test Methods F606 has been developed—F606M; therefore, no metric equivalents are shown in these test methods.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation: F606 − 13
StandardTest Methods for
Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and
Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, Direct Tension
1
Indicators, and Rivets
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF606;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoptionor,inthecaseofrevision,theyearoflastrevision.Anumberinparenthesesindicatestheyearoflastreapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope*
Test Method for Determining Decarburization and Carburization 8
1.1 These test methods cover establishment of procedures 1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
asstandard.Nootherunitsofmeasurementareincludedinthis
for conducting tests to determine the mechanical properties of
externally and internally threaded fasteners, washers, direct standard.
tension indicators, and rivets.
NOTE1—AcompletemetriccompaniontoTestMethodsF606hasbeen
developed—F606M; therefore, no metric equivalents are shown in these
1.2 Property requirements and the applicable tests for their
test methods.
determination are specified in individual product standards. In
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
those instances where the testing requirements are unique or at
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
variance with these standard procedures, the product standard
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
shall specify the controlling testing requirements.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
1.3 These test methods describe mechanical tests for deter-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
mining the following properties:
Section
2. Referenced Documents
For Externally Threaded Fasteners: 3
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
Product Hardness 3.1
Proof Load 3.2.1
A394Specification for Steel Transmission Tower Bolts,
Method 1, Length Measurement 3.2.3
Zinc-Coated and Bare
Method 2, Yield Strength 3.2.4
Method 3, Uniform Hardness 3.2.5 E4Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
Axial Tension Testing of Full-Size Product 3.4
E8/E8MTest Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Ma-
Wedge Tension Testing of Full-Size Product 3.5
terials
Tension Testing of Machined Test Specimens 3.6
Total Extension at Fracture Test 3.7 E10Test Method for Brinell Hardness of Metallic Materials
Single Sheer Test 3.8
E18Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Ma-
For Internally Threaded Fasteners: 4
terials
Product Hardness 4.1
Proof Load Test 4.2
E83Practice for Verification and Classification of Exten-
Cone Proof Load Test 4.3
someter Systems
For Washers and Direct Tension Indicators: 5
E92TestMethodforVickersHardnessofMetallicMaterials
Product Hardness-General Requirements 5.1
3
Through Hardened Washers 5.2 (Withdrawn 2010)
Carburized Washers 5.3
E384Test Method for Knoop and Vickers Hardness of
Stainless Steel and Nonferrous Washers 5.4
Materials
Direct Tension Indicators 5.5
Compression Load 5.6
F436Specification for Hardened Steel Washers
For Rivets: 6
F606MTest Methods for Determining the Mechanical Prop-
Product Hardness 6.1
erties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners,
Test for Embrittlement of Metallic-Coated Externally Threaded 7
Fasteners
Washers, and Rivets (Metric)
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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
Fasteners and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F16.01 on Test contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Methods. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2013. Published December 2013. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 1979. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as F606–11a. DOI: The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
10.1520/F0606-13. www.astm.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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F959Specification for Compressible-Washer-Type Direct 3.1.1.3 Stress relieved products (3.1.1.1 and 3.1.1.2) are
Tension Indicators for Use with Structural Fasteners measuredanywhereonthesurfaceorthroughthecrosssection.
F1624Test Method for Measurement of Hydrogen Em- Refer to the product specification for particular test location or
brittlement Threshold in Steel by the Incremental Step use the arbitration location.
Loading Technique
3.1.1.4 The Rockwell Hardness Scale may be used for all
F2328Test Method for Determining Decarb
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Designation: F606 − 11a F606 − 13
Standard Test Methods for
Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and
Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, Direct Tension
1
Indicators, and Rivets
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F606; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of original
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A superscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope*
1.1 These test methods cover establishment of procedures for conducting tests to determine the mechanical properties of
externally and internally threaded fasteners, washers, direct tension indicators, 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 standard shall
specify the controlling testing requirements.
1.3 These test methods describe mechanical tests for determining the following properties:
Section
For Externally Threaded Fasteners: 3
Product Hardness 3.1
Proof Load 3.2.1
Method 1, Length Measurement 3.2.3
Method 2, Yield Strength 3.2.4
Method 3, Uniform Hardness 3.2.5
Axial Tension Testing of Full-Size Product 3.4
Wedge Tension Testing of Full-Size Product 3.5
Tension Testing of Machined Test Specimens 3.6
Total Extension at Fracture Test 3.7
Single Sheer Test 3.8
For Internally Threaded Fasteners: 4
Product Hardness 4.1
Proof Load Test 4.2
Cone Proof Load Test 4.3
For Washers and Direct Tension Indicators: 5
Product Hardness-General Requirements 5.1
Through Hardened Washers 5.2
Carburized Washers 5.3
Stainless Steel and Nonferrous Washers 5.4
Direct Tension Indicators 5.5
Compression Load 5.6
For Rivets: 6
Product Hardness 6.1
Test for Embrittlement of Metallic-Coated Externally Threaded 7
Fasteners
Test Method for Determining Decarburization and Carburization 8
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
standard.
NOTE 1—A complete metric companion to Test Methods F606 has been developed—F606M; therefore, no metric equivalents are shown in these test
methods.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F16 on Fasteners and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F16.01 on Test Methods.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2011Nov. 1, 2013. Published November 2011December 2013. Originally approved in 1979. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as
F606 – 11.F606 – 11a. DOI: 10.1520/F0606-11A.10.1520/F0606-13.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
A394 Specification for Steel Transmission Tower Bolts, Zinc-Coated and Bare
E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
E8E8/E8M Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
E10 Test Method for Brinell Hardness of Metallic Materials
E18 Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Materials
E83 Practice for Verification and Classification of Extensometer Systems
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E92 Test Method for Vickers Hardness of Metallic Materials (Withdrawn 2010)
E384 Test Method for Knoop and Vickers Hardness of Materials
F436 Specification for Hardened Steel Washers
F606M Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, and
Rivets (Metric)
F959 Specification for Compressible-Washer-Type Direct Tension Indicators for Use with Structural Fasteners
F1624 Test Method for Measurement of Hydrogen Embrittlement Threshold in Steel by the Incremental Step Loading Technique
F2328 Test Method for Determining Decarburization and Carburization in Hardened and Tempered Threaded Steel Bolts,
Screws and Studs
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2.2 Military Standard:
MIL STD 1312, Test 13 and Test 20
3. Test Methods for Externally Th
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