ASTM A574M-04e1 - 1.8.2004
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers the requirements for quenched and tempered alloy steel socket-head cap screws 1.6 mm through 48 mm in diameter having a minimum ultimate tensile strength of 1220 MPa.

Note 1—This specification is the metric companion of Specification A 574.

The following hazard caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 10, of this specification: 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.

 
2. Referenced Documents

F2328M-17(2022)

Standard Test Method for Determining Decarburization and Carburization in Hardened and Tempered Threaded Steel Bolts, Screws, Studs, and Nuts (Metric)

F1470-24

Standard Practice for Fastener Sampling for Specified Mechanical Properties and Performance Inspection

A751-25

Standard Test Methods and Practices for Chemical Analysis of Steel Products

E112-25

Standard Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size

F1789-26

Standard Terminology for F16 Mechanical Fasteners

F788/F788M-20(2025)

Standard Specification for Surface Discontinuities of Bolts, Screws, Studs, and Rivets, Inch and Metric Series

F2282-23

Standard Specification for Quality Assurance Requirements for Carbon and Alloy Steel Wire, Rods, and Bars for Mechanical Fasteners

F1940-07a(2024)

Standard Test Method for Process Control Verification to Prevent Hydrogen Embrittlement in Plated or Coated Fasteners (Includes all amendments and changes 9/11/2024).

F606M-14

Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, and Rivets (Metric) (Withdrawn 2015)