ASTM F606M-13a

ASTM F606M-13a - 1.11.2013

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:

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:

Product Hardness

4.1

Proof Load

4.2

Cone Proof Load Test

4.3

For Washers and Direct Tension Indicators:

General Requirements

5.1

Through Hardened Washers

5.2

Carburized Washers

5.3

For Rivets:

Product Hardness

6.1

Test for Embrittlement of Metallic Coated Externally Threaded Fasteners

Test Method for Determining Decarburization and Carburization

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.

2. Referenced Documents

E4-21	Standard Practices for Force Calibration and Verification of Testing Machines
E384-22	Standard Test Method for Microindentation Hardness of Materials
F2328M-17(2022)	Standard Test Method for Determining Decarburization and Carburization in Hardened and Tempered Threaded Steel Bolts, Screws, Studs, and Nuts (Metric)
F436M-11	Standard Specification for Hardened Steel Washers [Metric] (Withdrawn 2016)
F959M-13	Standard Specification for Compressible-Washer-Type Direct Tension Indicators for Use With Structural Fasteners (Metric) (Withdrawn 2016)
F606-14	Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, Direct Tension Indicators, and Rivets
E83-23	Standard Practice for Verification and Classification of Extensometer Systems
E18-22	Standard Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Materials
E10-23	Standard Test Method for Brinell Hardness of Metallic Materials
E8/E8M-24	Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
F1624-12(2018)	Standard Test Method for Measurement of Hydrogen Embrittlement Threshold in Steel by the Incremental Step Loading Technique
E92-23	Standard Test Methods for Vickers Hardness and Knoop Hardness of Metallic Materials