ASTM F606-09 - 1.11.2009
 
1. Scope

1.1 These test methods cover establishment of procedures for conducting tests to determine the mechanical properties of externally and internally threaded fasteners, washers, direct tension indicators, 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 Test
Single 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

Product Hardness-General Requirements

5.1

Through Hardened Washers

5.2

Carburized Washers

5.3

Stainless Steel and Nonferrous Washers

5.4

Direct Tension Indicators

5.5

Compression Load

5.6

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

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 developedF606M; therefore, no metric equivalents are shown in these test methods.

 
2. Referenced Documents

F2328-17(2022)

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

E10-23

Standard Test Method for Brinell Hardness of Metallic Materials

E8/E8M-24

Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials

E4-21

Standard Practices for Force Calibration and Verification of Testing Machines

A394-08(2024)

Standard Specification for Steel Transmission Tower Bolts, Zinc-Coated and Bare

MIL STD?1312,

Test 13 and Test 20

F959-15

Standard Specification for Compressible-Washer-Type Direct Tension Indicators for Use with Structural Fasteners

F606M-14

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Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, and Rivets (Metric) (Withdrawn 2015)

E384-22

Standard Test Method for Microindentation Hardness of Materials

E83-23

Standard Practice for Verification and Classification of Extensometer Systems

E18-22

Standard Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Materials

F1624-12(2018)

Standard Test Method for Measurement of Hydrogen Embrittlement Threshold in Steel by the Incremental Step Loading Technique

F436-11

Standard Specification for Hardened Steel Washers

E92-23

Standard Test Methods for Vickers Hardness and Knoop Hardness of Metallic Materials