ISO 6397:2024
(Main)Aerospace - Test bolts, hexagonal head, metallic material, coated or uncoated
Aerospace - Test bolts, hexagonal head, metallic material, coated or uncoated
This document specifies the dimensions of hexagonal head bolts, with MJ threads, metallic, coated or uncoated. It is applicable to test bolts for torque and tension tests.
Aéronautique et espace — Vis d’essai, tête hexagonale, filetages MJ, matériau métallique, revêtues ou non revêtues
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 07-May-2024
- Technical Committee
- ISO/TC 20/SC 4 - Aerospace fastener systems
- Drafting Committee
- ISO/TC 20/SC 4 - Aerospace fastener systems
- Current Stage
- 6060 - International Standard published
- Start Date
- 08-May-2024
- Due Date
- 16-Mar-2024
- Completion Date
- 08-May-2024
Overview
ISO 6397:2024 is a crucial international standard developed by ISO for aerospace industry professionals involved in the manufacturing and testing of fasteners. This standard specifically defines the dimensions, materials, surface finishes, and inspection requirements for hexagonal head test bolts with MJ threads, made from metallic materials that may be coated or uncoated. These test bolts are essential for performing accurate torque and tension tests in aerospace applications, ensuring safety, reliability, and conformity throughout the manufacturing process.
Adopted in May 2024, ISO 6397:2024 supports consistency and quality assurance in aerospace fastener systems by providing comprehensive specifications that manufacturers and testing labs can trust.
Key Topics
Test Bolt Configuration and Dimensions
Defines strict dimensional requirements for hexagonal head test bolts with MJ threads. Dimensions are expressed in millimeters and cover pitch diameter, thread diameter, grip length, and tolerances. These details ensure compatibility and precision during mechanical testing.Material Specifications and Strength Classes
ISO 6397:2024 outlines specific alloys for bolt materials, including titanium alloy (6Al-4V), corrosion-resistant steel, and various alloy steels (e.g., 4340, 4140 grades). Each material corresponds to defined tensile strength ranges essential for aerospace readiness.Surface Finishes and Coatings
The standard addresses various surface treatments like anodic oxidation, chemical conversion coatings, passivation, silver and cadmium plating. These treatments improve corrosion resistance and durability under extreme aerospace conditions.Inspection and Quality Requirements
Detailed inspection processes utilize methodologies such as ASME B1.3 thread gauging and ISO 2859-1 sampling procedures. Visual examinations ensure bolts are free from burrs and defects, with acceptance quality limits defined for lot-by-lot quality control.Designation and Marking
Introduces a standardized part numbering system compliant with ATA iSpec 2200 guidelines to facilitate traceability. Markings follow EN 2424 styles based on bolt diameter codes, enabling clear identification and compliance verification.
Applications
ISO 6397:2024 test bolts are integral to aerospace manufacturing and maintenance processes. Key applications include:
Torque and Tension Testing
Providing standardized bolts for precise mechanical tests to validate load-bearing capabilities of fastener components in aircraft and spacecraft assemblies.Quality Control in Aerospace Fasteners
Ensuring fasteners meet stringent material and dimensional standards to maintain structural integrity in aerospace vehicles.Material and Coating Optimization
Facilitating the selection of appropriate alloy and surface treatment combinations for fasteners used in various aerospace environmental conditions.Supplier and Manufacturer Compliance
Offering benchmarks for aerospace suppliers to certify that their test bolts meet international aerospace quality and safety expectations.
Related Standards
Professionals working with ISO 6397:2024 may need to consider associated standards for a comprehensive approach to aerospace fastener quality and testing:
- ISO 3353-1 - Rolled external threads for aerospace lead and runout threads
- ISO 5855-2 - Limit dimensions for bolts and nuts with MJ threads
- ISO 7913 - Tolerances for bolt and screw form and position
- ISO 2859-1 - Sampling procedures for attribute inspection and quality control
- EN 2424 - Aerospace product marking standards
- ATA iSpec 2200 - Aviation maintenance data specification, including part numbering
- AMS and MIL Specifications (e.g., AMS 2411 for silver plating, MIL-DTL-5541 chemical coatings)
By referring to these standards alongside ISO 6397:2024, aerospace manufacturers ensure robust compliance and performance of critical test bolts used in torque and tension testing, promoting safety and efficacy in aerospace fastener systems.
Keywords: ISO 6397:2024, aerospace test bolts, hexagonal head bolts, MJ threads, torque testing, tension testing, aerospace fasteners, metallic materials, coated bolts, aerospace quality standards, aerospace manufacturing, thread gauging, aerospace bolt specifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
ISO 6397:2024 is a standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Its full title is "Aerospace - Test bolts, hexagonal head, metallic material, coated or uncoated". This standard covers: This document specifies the dimensions of hexagonal head bolts, with MJ threads, metallic, coated or uncoated. It is applicable to test bolts for torque and tension tests.
This document specifies the dimensions of hexagonal head bolts, with MJ threads, metallic, coated or uncoated. It is applicable to test bolts for torque and tension tests.
ISO 6397:2024 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 49.030.20 - Bolts, screws, studs. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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Standards Content (Sample)
International
Standard
ISO 6397
First edition
Aerospace — Test bolts, hexagonal
2024-05
head, metallic material, coated or
uncoated
Aéronautique et espace — Vis d’essai, tête hexagonale, filetages
MJ, matériau métallique, revêtues ou non revêtues
Reference number
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 2
4 Configuration and dimensions . 2
5 Requirements . 4
6 Designation . 5
7 Marking . . 5
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International Standard ISO 6397:2024(en)
Aerospace — Test bolts, hexagonal head, metallic material,
coated or uncoated
1 Scope
This document specifies the dimensions of hexagonal head bolts, with MJ threads, metallic, coated or
uncoated. It is applicable to test bolts for torque and tension tests.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes
requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 2859-1:1999, Sampling procedures for inspection by attributes — Part 1: Sampling schemes indexed by
acceptance quality limit (AQL) for lot-by-lot inspection
ISO 3353-1, Aerospace — Lead and runout threads — Part 1: Rolled external threads
ISO 5855-2, Aerospace — MJ threads — Part 2: Limit dimensions for bolts and nuts
ISO 7913, Aerospace — Bolts and screws, metric — Tolerances of form and position
ISO 8080, Aerospace — Anodic treatment of titanium and titanium alloys — Sulfuric acid process
AMS 2411, Plating, Silver, for High Temperature Applications
AMS 2700, Passivation of Corrosion Resistant Steels
AMS 4967, Titanium Alloy, Bars, Wires, Forgings, and Rings, 6,0Al-4,0V, Annealed, Heat Treatable
AMS 5853, Steel, Corrosion and Heat Resistant, Bars and Wire 15Cr-25,5Ni-1,2Mo-2,1Ti-0,006B-0,30V,
Consumable Electrode Melted 1 800 °F (982 °C) Solution Treated and Work-Strengthen
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