ASTM F606-98
Historical Standard: ASTM F606-98 Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, and Rivets
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ASTM F606
1. Scope
1.1 These test methods establish procedures for conducting tests to determine the mechanical properties of 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 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 TestSingle Sheer Test | 3.7 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 |
| General Requirements | 5.1 |
| Through Hardened Washers | 5.2 |
| Carburized Washers | 5.3 |
| For Rivets: | 6 |
| Product Hardness | 6.1 |
| Test for Embrittlement of Metallic-Coated Externally Threaded Fasteners | 7 |
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 the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Note 1--A complete metric companion to Test Methods F606 has been developed--F606M; therefore, no metric equivalents are shown in these test methods.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
A394 Specification for Steel Transmission Tower Bolts, Zinc-Coated and Bare
E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
E8 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
E92 Test Method for Vickers Hardness of Metallic Materials
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
Military Standard
MIL STD 1312, Test 13 and Test 20Keywords
compression load; hardness; proof load; properties; tensile; testing; yield; Carburizing applications; Decarburization; Fasteners (metal); Gross decarburization; Hydrogen embrittlement (HE); Mechanical analysis/testing; Metallic hardness; Partial decarburization; Proof load; Rivets; Steel fasteners; Steel washers; Tensile properties/testing; Washers/washer assemblies; Wedge tension testing;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 21.060.01 (Fasteners in general)
DOI: 10.1520/F0606-98
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