ASTM F606M-11

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Designation: F606M − 11
StandardTest 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 (´) 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
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Externally Threaded Fasteners ties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners,
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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 May 15, 2011. Published June 2011. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 1987. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as F606M10a. DOI: The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
10.1520/F0606M-11. www.astm.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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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—For purposes of arbitration
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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