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

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 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 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 Products  
3.4    
Wedge Tension Testing of Full Size Products  
3.5    
Tension Testing of Machined Test Specimens  
3.6    
Total Extension at Fracture Test  
3.7    
For Internally Threaded Fasteners:  
4    
Product Hardness  
4.1  
Proof Load  
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  
Test Method for Determining Decarburization and Carburization  
8  
Test Method for Measuring Compression Loads (All Finishes) on Direct Tension Indicators Covered by Test Method F959M  
Annex A1
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.Note 1—These test methods are the metric companion of Test Methods F606.  
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 all of the users 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: F606M − 13
StandardTest 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 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 (´) 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 Determining
8
Decarburization and Carburization
1.1 These test methods cover establishment of procedures
Test Method for Measuring Compression
Loads (All Finishes) on Direct Tension
for conducting tests to determine the mechanical properties of
Annex A1
Indicators Covered by Test Method
metric externally and internally threaded fasteners, washers,
F959M
and rivets.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
1.2 Property requirements and the applicable tests for their
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
determination are specified in individual product standards. In
standard.
those instances where the testing requirements are unique or at
NOTE1—ThesetestmethodsarethemetriccompanionofTestMethods
variance with these standard procedures, the product shall
F606.
specify the controlling testing requirements.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
1.3 These test methods describe mechanical tests for deter-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
mining the following properties:
responsibility of all of the users of this standard to establish
Tests Section
appropriate safety and health practices and determine the
For Externally Threaded Fasteners: 3
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Product Hardness 3.1
Proof Load 3.2.1
Method 1, Length Measurement 3.2.3 2. Referenced Documents
Method 2, Yield Strength 3.2.4
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
Method 3, Uniform Hardness 3.2.5
Axial Tension Testing of Full Size
E4Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
3.4
Products
E8MTestMethodsforTensionTestingofMetallicMaterials
Wedge Tension Testing of Full Size
3
3.5
[Metric] (Withdrawn 2008)
Products
Tension Testing of Machined Test
E10Test Method for Brinell Hardness of Metallic Materials
3.6
Specimens
E18Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Ma-
Total Extension at Fracture Test 3.7
For Internally Threaded Fasteners: 4 terials
Product Hardness 4.1
E83Practice for Verification and Classification of Exten-
Proof Load 4.2
someter Systems
Cone Proof Load Test 4.3
For Washers and Direct Tension E92TestMethodforVickersHardnessofMetallicMaterials
5
3
Indicators:
(Withdrawn 2010)
General Requirements 5.1
E384Test Method for Knoop and Vickers Hardness of
Through Hardened Washers 5.2
Materials
Carburized Washers 5.3
For Rivets: 6
F436MSpecification for Hardened Steel Washers (Metric)
Product Hardness 6.1
F606Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Proper-
Test for Embrittlement of Metallic Coated
7
Externally Threaded Fasteners ties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners,
1 2
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 April 1, 2013. Published April 2013. Originally the ASTM website.
3
approved in 1987. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as F606M–12. DOI: The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
10.1520/F0606M-13. www.astm.org.
*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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F606M − 13
Washers, Direct Tension Indicators, and Rivets 3.1.2 LaboratoryInspection—Afterobserving3.1and3.1.1,
F959MSpecification for Compressible-Washer-Type Direct a minimum of three readings shall be taken on each sample of
Tension Indicators for Use With Structural Fasteners finished product.
(Metric)
3.1.3 Arbitration Test Location—Forpurposesofarbitration
F1624Test Method for Measurement of Hydrogen Em-
between the purchaser and seller over reported test results,
brittlement Threshold in Steel by the Incremental Step
hardness tests shall be conducted at the mid-radius (r/2) of a
Loading Technique
transverse section through the threads taken at a distance of
F2328MTest Method for Determining
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: F606M − 12 F606M − 13
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 F606M; 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 Department of Defense.
1. 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: 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
3.4
Products
Wedge Tension Testing of Full Size
3.5
Products
Tension Testing of Machined Test
3.6
Specimens
Total Extension at Fracture Test 3.7
For Internally Threaded Fasteners: 4
Product Hardness 4.1
Proof Load 4.2
Cone Proof Load Test 4.3
For Washers and Direct Tension
5
Indicators:
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
7
Externally Threaded Fasteners
Test Method for Determining
8
Decarburization and Carburization
Test Method for Measuring Compression
Loads (All Finishes) on Direct Tension
Annex A1
Indicators Covered by Test Method
F959M
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
NOTE 1—These test methods are the metric companion of Test Methods F606.
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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 July 1, 2012April 1, 2013. Published November 2012April 2013. Originally approved in 1987. Last previous edition approved in 20112012 as
F606M11.–12. DOI: 10.1520/F0606M-12.10.1520/F0606M-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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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 all of the users of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
3
E8M Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials [Metric] (Withdrawn 2008)
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
3
E92 Test Method for Vickers Hardness of Metallic Materials (Withdrawn 2010)
E384 Test Method for Knoop and Vickers Hardness of Materials
F436M Specification for Hardened Steel Washers (Metric)
F606 Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, Direct
Tension Indicators, and Rivets
F959M Specification for Compressible-Washer-Type Direct Tension Indicators for Use With Structural Fasteners (Metric)
F1624 Test Method for Measurement of Hydrogen Embrittlement Threshold in Steel by the Incremental Step Loading Technique
F2328M Test Method for Determining Decarburization and Carburization in Hardened and Tempered Threaded Steel Bolts,
Screws and Studs (Metric)
3. Test Methods for Externally Threaded Fasteners
3.1 Product Hardness—Tests shall be conducted after the removal of any surface oxide, decarburization, plating or other
coating. All readings shall be within the hardness values lis
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