Designation: F468 − 12

Standard Specification for

Nonferrous Bolts, Hex Cap Screws, Socket Head Cap
Screws, and Studs for General Use1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F468; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of original
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number 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* Chromium-Molybdenum-Tungsten Alloy Rod

1.1 This specification covers the requirements for commer- D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
cial wrought nonferrous bolts, hex cap screws, and studs 0.250 E8/E8M Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Ma-
to 1.500 in. and socket head cap screws (including socket head terials
cap, button head and flat countersunk head configurations) with E18 Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Ma-
nominal thread 0.06 (size 0) through 1.500 in. inclusive in terials
diameter manufactured from a number of alloys in common E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
use and intended for general service applications. Determine Conformance with Specifications
E34 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Aluminum and
1.2 Applicable nuts for use with bolts, cap screws, and studs Aluminum-Base Alloys
covered by this specification are covered by Specification E38 Methods for Chemical Analysis of Nickel-Chromium
F467. and Nickel-Chromium-Iron Alloys (Withdrawn 1989)3
NOTE 1—A complete metric companion to Specification F468 has been E53 Test Method for Determination of Copper in Unalloyed
developed—F468M; therefore no metric equivalents are presented in this Copper by Gravimetry
specification. E54 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Special Brasses
and Bronzes (Withdrawn 2002)3
2. Referenced Documents
E55 Practice for Sampling Wrought Nonferrous Metals and
2.1 ASTM Standards:2 Alloys for Determination of Chemical Composition
B154 Test Method for Mercurous Nitrate Test for Copper E62 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper and
Alloys Copper Alloys (Photometric Methods) (Withdrawn 2010)3
B193 Test Method for Resistivity of Electrical Conductor E75 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper-Nickel
Materials and Copper-Nickel-Zinc Alloys (Withdrawn 2010)3
B211 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy E76 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Nickel-Copper
Rolled or Cold Finished Bar, Rod, and Wire Alloys (Withdrawn 2003)3
B565 Test Method for Shear Testing of Aluminum and E92 Test Method for Vickers Hardness of Metallic Materials
Aluminum-Alloy Rivets and Cold-Heading Wire and (Withdrawn 2010)3
Rods E101 Test Method for Spectrographic Analysis of Aluminum
B574 Specification for Low-Carbon Nickel-Chromium- and Aluminum Alloys by the Point-to-Plane Technique
Molybdenum, Low-Carbon Nickel-Molybdenum- (Withdrawn 1996)3
Chromium, Low-Carbon Nickel-Molybdenum- E120 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Titanium and
Chromium-Tantalum, Low-Carbon Nickel-Chromium- Titanium Alloys (Withdrawn 2003)3
Molybdenum-Copper, and Low-Carbon Nickel- E165 Practice for Liquid Penetrant Examination for General
Industry
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E227 Test Method for Optical Emission Spectrometric
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F16 on
Fasteners and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F16.04 on Nonferrous
Analysis of Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys by the
Fasteners. Point-to-Plane Technique (Withdrawn 2002)3
Current edition approved June 1, 2012. Published November 2012. Originally E354 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of High-
approved in 1976. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as F468 –10. DOI: Temperature, Electrical, Magnetic, and Other Similar Iron,
10.1520/F0468-12.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
the ASTM website. www.astm.org.

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 F468 − 12
Nickel, and Cobalt Alloys 4.1.1 The bolts, cap screws, socket head cap screws and
E478 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper Alloys studs shall be manufactured from material having a chemical
E1409 Test Method for Determination of Oxygen and Nitro- composition conforming to the requirements in Table 1, except
gen in Titanium and Titanium Alloys by the Inert Gas as provided in Supplementary Requirement S5, and capable of
Fusion Technique developing the required mechanical properties for the specified
F467 Specification for Nonferrous Nuts for General Use alloy in the finished fastener. See Specification B574 for nickel
F606 Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Proper- alloys.
ties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, 4.1.2 The starting condition of the raw material shall be at
Washers, Direct Tension Indicators, and Rivets the discretion of the fastener manufacturer except as provided
F788/F788M Specification for Surface Discontinuities of in Supplementary Requirement S5, but shall be such that the
Bolts, Screws, and Studs, Inch and Metric Series finished products conform to all of the specified requirements.
F1470 Practice for Fastener Sampling for Specified Me- 4.2 Manufacture:
chanical Properties and Performance Inspection 4.2.1 Forming—Unless otherwise specified, the fasteners
2.2 ASME Standards:4 shall be cold formed, hot formed, or machined from suitable
ASME B1.1 Unified Inch Screw Threads (UN and UNR material, at the option of the manufacturer.
Thread Form) 4.2.2 Condition—Except as provided in 4.2.3 and Supple-
ASME B1.3 Screw Thread Gaging System for Dimensional mentary Requirement S5, the fasteners shall be furnished in the
Acceptability – Inch Screw Threads (IN, UNR, and UNJ) following conditions:
ASME B18.2.1 Square and Hex Bolts and Screws, Including Alloy Condition
Hex Cap Screws
ASME B18.3 Socket Head Cap, Shoulder, and Set Screws – Copper (all alloys) As formed or stress relieved at manufacturer’s
option
Inch Series Nickel alloys:
ASME H35.1 Alloy and Temper Designation Systems for 400 and 405 As formed or stress relieved at manufacturer’s
Aluminum option
500 Solution annealed and aged
2.3 Federal Specifications: 625 Annealed
QQ-N-286 Nickel-Copper-Aluminum Alloy, Wrought (UNS Aluminum alloys:
2024-T4 Solution treated and naturally aged
N05500) 6061-T6 Solution treated and artificially
aged
3. Ordering Information 7075-T73 Solution treated and stabilized
Titanium As formed
3.1 Orders for fasteners under this specification shall in-
4.2.3 Stress Relieving—When required, stress relieving shall
clude the following information:
be specified by the purchaser for nickel alloys 400 and 405 and
3.1.1 Quantity (number of pieces of each item and size),
all copper alloys.
3.1.2 Name of item. For silicon bronze alloy 651, state if
4.2.4 Threads—Unless otherwise specified, the threads shall
hex cap screw dimensions or roll thread body diameter are
be rolled or cut at the option of the manufacturer.
required (see 7.1.2);
4.2.4.1 Bolts, cap screws and studs shall be rolled or cut at
3.1.3 Size (nominal diameter, threads per inch, thread pitch,
the option of the manufacturer.
thread class, and length);
4.2.4.2 Socket head cap screws and flat countersunk head
3.1.4 Alloy number (Table 1). For Ti5, state Class A or Class
cap screws in sizes up to 1.00 in. inclusive and product lengths
B (Table 1, 6.5, and 6.5.1);
up to 6.00 in. inclusive shall have threads formed by rolling,
3.1.5 Stress relieving, if required (see 4.2.3);
except by special arrangement with the purchaser. Larger
3.1.6 Source inspection, if required (see Section 13);
products may be rolled or cut at the option of the manufacturer.
3.1.7 Certificate of compliance, conformance, or test
4.2.4.3 Button head cap screws shall have threads formed
reports, if required (see Section 15);
by rolling.
3.1.8 Additional requirements, if any, to be specified on the
purchase order (see 4.2.1, 4.2.4, 7.3.1, 8.2, 10.1, and 11.1); 5. Chemical Composition
3.1.9 Supplementary Requirements, if any; and 5.1 Chemical Composition—The fasteners shall conform to
3.1.10 ASTM designation and date of issue. the requirements as to chemical composition prescribed in
NOTE 2—Example Table 1 for the specified alloy, except as provided in Supple-
10 000 pieces, Hex Cap Screw, 0.250 in.-20 × 3.00 in., Alloy 270. mentary Requirement S5 when specified by the purchaser.
Furnish Certificate of Compliance, Supplementary Requirement S1,
ASTM F 468-XX. 5.2 Product Analysis:
5.2.1 Product analyses may be made by the purchaser from
4. Materials and Manufacture finished products representing each lot. The chemical compo-
4.1 Materials: sition thus determined shall conform to the requirements in
Table 1.
5.2.2 In the event of disagreement, a referee chemical
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TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements

Composition, %
UNS Copper and Copper-Base Alloys
Designa-
tion Copper, Iron, Manganese, Nickel, Zinc, Lead, Arsenic,
Alloy General Name Aluminum Phosphorus Silicon Tin
Number min max max max maxA max max
C11000 110 ETP copper ... 99.9 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
C26000 260 brass ... 68.5–71.5 0.05 ... ... ... ... balance 0.07 ... ...
C27000 270 brass ... 63.0–68.5 0.07 ... ... ... ... balance 0.10 ... ...
C46200 462 naval brass ... 62.0–65.0 0.10 ... ... ... ... balance 0.20 0.5–1.0 ...
C46400 464 naval brass ... 59.0–62.0 0.10 ... ... ... ... balance 0.20 0.5–1.0 ...
C51000 510 phosphor bronze ... balanceA 0.10 ... ... 0.03–0.35 ... 0.30 0.05 4.2–5.8 ...
B
C61300 613 aluminum bronze 6.0–7.5 2.0–3.0 0.10 0.15C 0.015 0.10 0.05 0.01 0.20–0.50 ...
C61400 614 aluminum bronze 6.0–8.0 88.0D 1.5–3.5 1.0 ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

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C63000 630 aluminum bronze 9.0–11.0 78.0D 2.0–4.0 1.5 4.0–5.5 ... 0.25 max ... ... 0.20 max ...
3

C64200 642 aluminum silicon bronze 6.3–7.6 88.65D 0.30 0.10 0.25 ... 1.5–2.2E 0.50 0.05 0.20 max 0.15
C65100 651 silicon bronze ... 96.0D 0.8 0.7 ... ... 0.8–2.0 1.5 0.05 ... ...
C65500 655 silicon bronze ... 94.8D 0.8 1.5 0.6 ... 2.8–3.8 1.5 0.05 ... ...
C66100 661 silicon bronze 0.25 max 94.0D 0.25 1.5 ... ... 2.8–3.5 1.5 0.20–0.8 ... ...
C67500 675 manganese bronze ... 57.0–60.0 0.8–2.0 0.05–0.5 ... ... ... balance 0.20 0.5–1.5 ...
C71000 710 cupro-nickel ... 74.0D 0.60 1.00 19.0–23.0C ... ... 1.00 0.05 ... ...
C71500 715 cupro-nickel ... 65.0D 0.40–0.7 1.00 29.0–33.0C ... ... 1.00 0.05 ... ...

A
Elements shown as balance shall be arithmetically computed by deducting the sum of the other named elements from 100.
B
Copper plus specified elements = 99.8 min; copper plus silver = 88.5–91.5.
C
Cobalt is to be counted as nickel.
D
Minimum content of copper plus all other elements with specified limits shall be 99.5 %.
E
An alloy containing as high as 2.6 % silicon is acceptable provided the sum of all the elements other than copper, silicon, and iron does not exceed 0.30 %.
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TABLE 1 Continued
Nickel and Nickel-Base Alloys
UNS Alu-
Carbon, Chro- Iron,
Manganese, Phosphorus, Silicon, Tita- Cobalt, Molybde- Sulfur, Tung- Nio-
Designation Alloy General Name mi- CopperA NickelA Vanadium
max mium max max max max nium max num max sten bium†
Number num
N10001 335 Ni-Mo ... 0.05 1.0 max . . . 4.0– 1.0 balance 0.025 1.00 ... 2.50 26.0– 0.030 0.2– ... ...
6.0 30.0 0.4

N10276 276 Ni-Mo-Cr ... 0.02 14.5– ... 4.0– 1.00 balance 0.040 0.08 ... 2.50 15.0– 0.030 0.35 max 3.0– ...
16.5 7.0 17.0 4.5

B
N04400 400 Ni-Cu Class A ... 0.3 ... balance 2.5 2.0 63.0– ... 0.5 ... ... 0.024 ... ... ...
70.0

B
N04405 405 Ni-Cu Class B ... 0.3 ... balance 2.5 2.0 63.0– ... 0.5 ... ... 0.025– ... ... ...
70.0 0.060

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B
N05500 500 Ni-Cu-Al 2.30– 0.25 ... balance 2.0 1.5 63.0– ... 0.5 0.35– ... 0.01 ... ... ...
4

3.15 70.0 0.85

N06059 59 Ni-Cr-Mo 0.1– 0.010 22.0– 0.5 max 1.5 0.5 balance 0.015 0.10 .. 0.3 15.0– 0.010 ... ... ...
0.4 max 24.0 max max max max max 16.5 max

N06625 625C Ni-Cr-Mo-Cb 0.40 0.10† 20.0– ... 5.0 0.50 58.0 0.015 0.50 0.40 1.00 8.0– 0.015 ... ... 3.2–
max 23.0 max min max max max 10.0 4.2

N06686 686 Ni-Cr-Mo-W ... 0.010 19.0– ... 5.0 0.75 balance 0.04 0.08 0.02– 15.0– 0.02 ... 3.0– ...
max 23.0 max max max max 0.25 17.0 max 4.4

A
Elements shown as balance shall be arithmetically computed by deducting the sum of the other named elements from 100.
B
Cobalt is to be counted as nickel.
C
Alloy 625 material shall be refined using the electroslag remelting process (ESR), or the vacuum arc remelting process (VAR).
†
Editorially corrected in January 2008.
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Composition, %
Aluminum-Base AlloysA
UNS Desig- Other Elements, max
General Alumi- Chro- Manganese, Silicon, Titanium, Zinc, Magne-
nation Alloy Copper Iron, max
Name numB mium max max max max sium Each Total
Number
C
A92024 2024 Aluminum balance 0.10 max 3.8–4.9 0.50 0.30–0.9 0.50 0.15 0.25 1.2–1.8 0.05 0.15
2024
A96061 6061 Aluminum balance 0.04–0.35 0.15–0.40 0.7 0.15 0.40–0.8 0.15 0.25 0.8–1.2 0.05 0.15

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6061
5

D
A97075 7075 Aluminum balance 0.18–0.35 1.2–2.0 0.50 0.30 0.40 0.20 5.1–6.1 2.1–2.9 0.05 0.15
7075

A
Analysis shall regularly be made only for the elements specified in this table. If, however, the presence of other elements
is suspected or indicated in amounts greater than the specified limits, further analysis shall be made to determine that these elements are not present in excess of the specified limits.
B
Elements shown as balance shall be arithmetically computed by deducting the sum of the other named elements from 100.
C
Titanium + zirconium 0.20 %, max.
D
Titanium + zirconium 0.25 %, max.
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Titanium and Titanium-Base AlloysA
UNS Des- ResidualsB
General Aluminum, Carbon, Iron, Titanium,Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen,Palladium,Vanadium,Chromium,
Molybdenum,Zirconium, Tin, Silicon, Ruthenium,
ignation Alloy each, total,
Name Al C Fe Ti H N O Pd V Cr Mo Zr Sn Si Ru
Number max max
R50250 1 Titanium Gr 1 ... 0.10 0.20 balance 0.0125 0.05 0.18 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.1 0.4
R50400 2 Titanium Gr 2 ... 0.10 0.30 balance 0.0125 0.05 0.25 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.1 0.4
R50700 4 Titanium Gr 4 ... 0.10 0.50 balance 0.0125 0.07 0.40 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.1 0.4
R56400 5C Titanium Gr 5C 5.5– 0.10 0.40 balance 0.0125 0.05 0.20 ... 3.5– ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.1 0.4
6.75 4.5
R56401 23 Titanium Ti-6Al-4V 5.5– 0.08 0.25 balance 0.0125 0.05 0.13 3.5– ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.1 0.4
ELI 6.5 4.5

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R52400 7 Titanium Gr 7 0.10 0.30 balance 0.0125 0.05 0.25 0.12– ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.1 0.4
6

0.25
R58640 19 Titanium Ti-38-6-44 3.0– 0.05 0.30 balance 0.0200 0.03 0.12 0.10D 7.5– 5.5– 3.5– 3.5– 0.10D
0.15 0.4
4.0 8.5 6.5 4.5 4.5
R55111 32 Titanium Ti-5-1-1-1 4.5– 0.08 0.25 balance 0.0125 0.03 0.11 ... 0.6– ... 0.6– 0.6– 0.6– 0.06– ... 0.1 0.4
5.5 1.4 1.2 1.4 1.4 0.14

A
All reported values are maximums, unless a range is specified.
B
A residual is an element present in a metal or an alloy in small quantities inherent to the manufacturing process but not added intentionally. Residual elements need not be reported unless a report is specifically required
by the purchaser.
C
Identical chemical requirements apply to both Class A and B as defined in Table 2 and 6.5.
D
Ruthenium and palladium, or both, may be added to Grade 19 for enhanced corrosion resistance as negotiated between purchaser and vendor. Chemical analysis is not required unless specifically required by the
purchaser.
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6. Mechanical Properties alloy.
6.1 The fasteners shall be tested in accordance with the 6.2 Fasteners having a length equal to or longer than the
mechanical testing requirements for the applicable type, length “minimum length of product requiring tension testing” as
of product, and minimum tensile strength and shall meet the specified in Test Methods F606 and a breaking load of 120 000
mechanical properties in Table 2 and Table 3 for the specified lbf or less shall be tested full size and shall meet the full-size

TABLE 2 Mechanical Property Requirements

Full-Size TestsB Machined Specimen Tests
Mechanical Nominal
Alloy Property Thread HardnessA Tensile Yield Tensile Yield Elongation in
Marking Diameter, in. Strength, ksi Strength, Strength, Strength 4D, min, %D
min, ksiC min, ksi min, ksiC
Copper
Cu 110 F 468A all 65–90 HRF 30–50 10 30 10 15
Cu 260 F 468AB all 55–80 HRF 60–90 50 55 50 35
Cu 270 F 468B all 55–80 HRF 60–90 50 55 50 35
Cu 462 F 468C all 65–90 HRB 50–80 25 50 25 20
Cu 464 F 468D all 55–75 HRB 50–80 15 50 15 25
Cu 510 F 468E all 60–95 HRB 60–90 35 55 30 15
Cu 613 F 468F 0.250–0.500 70–95 HRB 80–110 50 80 50 30
0.625–1.500 70–95 HRB 75–105 45 75 45 30
Cu 614 F 468G all 70–95 HRB 75–110 35 75 35 30
Cu 630 F 468H all 85–100 HRB 100–130 50 100 50 5
Cu 642 F 468J all 75–95 HRB 75–110 35 75 35 10
Cu 651 F 468K 0.250 to 0.750 75–95 HRB 70–100 55 70 53 8
0.875–1.500 70–95 HRB 55–90 40 54 38 8
Cu 655 F 468L all 60–80 HRB 50–80 20 50 15 20
Cu 661 F468M all 75–95 HRB 70–100 35 70 35 15
Cu 675 F 468N all 60–90 HRB 55–85 25 55 25 20
Cu 710 F 468P all 50–85 HRB 45–75 15 45 15 40
Cu 715 F 468R all 60–95 HRB 55–85 20 55 20 45
Nickel
Ni 59 Grade 1 F468FN all 21–45 HRC 120–165 85 120 85 20
Ni 59 Grade 2 F468GN all 23–47 HRC 135–185 125 135 125 20
Ni 59 Grade 3 F468HN all 25–49 HRC 160–200 150 160 150 20
Ni 59 Grade 4 F468JN all 80 HRB-25 HRC 100–145 45 100 45 25
Ni 335 F 468S all 20–32 HRC 115–145 45 115 45 35
Ni 276 F 468T all 20–32 HRC 110–140 45 110 45 25
Ni 400 F 468U 0.250 to 0.750 75 HRB–25 HRC 80–130 40 80 40 20
0.875 to 1.500 60 HRB–25 HRC 70–130 30 70 30 20
Ni 400 HFE F 468HF all 60–95 HRB 70–120 30 70 30 20
Ni 405 F 468V all 60 HRB–20 HRC 70–125 30 70 30 20
Ni 500 F 468W 0.250 to 0.875 24–37 HRC 130–180 90 130 90 20
1.000 to 1.500 24–37 HRC 130–180 85 130 85 20
Ni 625 F 468AC all 85 HRB–35 HRC 120 60 120 60 30
Ni 686 Grade 1 F468BN all 21–45 HRC 120–165 85 120 85 20
Ni 686 Grade 2 F468CN all 23–47 HRC 135–185 125 135 125 20
Ni 686 Grade 3 F468DN all 25–49 HRC 160–200 150 160 150 20
Ni 686 Grade 4 F468EN all 65 HRB–25 HRC 100–145 45 100 45 25
Aluminum
Al 2024–T4F F 468X all 70–85 HRB 55–70 36 62 40 10
Al 6061–T6F F 468Y all 40–50 HRB 37–52 31 42 35 10
Al 7075–T73F F 468Z all 80–90 HRB 61–76 50 68 56 10
G
Titanium
Ti 1 F 468AT all 140–160 HV 35–70 30 35 25 24
Ti 2 F 468BT all 160–180 HV 50–85 45 50 40 20
Ti 4 F 468CT all 200–220 HV 80–115 75 80 70 15
Ti 5 Class AH F 468DT all 30–39 HRC 130–165 125 130 120 10
Ti 5 Class BH F 468HT all 30–39 HRC 130–165 125 130 120 10
Ti 7 F 468ET all 160–180 HV 50–85 45 50 40 20
Ti 19 F 468FT all 24–38 HRC 115–150 115 120 115 15
Ti 23 F 468GT all 25–36 HRC 120–165 110 120 110 10
Ti-5-1-1-1 F 468HT all 24–38 HRC 105–150 90 100 85 10
A
Where both tension and hardness tests are performed, the tension tests shall take precedence for acceptance purposes. For aluminum and titanium alloys, hardness
tests are for information only. See 6.5.
B
The yield and tensile strength values for full-size products shall be computed by dividing the yield and maximum tensile load by the stress area for the product diameter
and thread pitch as given in table on tensile stress areas.
C
Yield strength is the stress at which an offset of 0.2 % gage length occurs.
D
Elongation is determined using a gage length of 4 diameters of test specimen in accordance with Test Methods E8/E8M.
E
“HF” denotes a hot-formed product.
F
Aluminum alloy temper designations are in accordance with ANSI H35.1.
G
Full-size test mechanical properties apply to fasteners with a maximum diameter of 76 mm. Mechanical properties of larger sections shall be negotiated between the
material manufacturer and the fastener producer.
H
Ti 5 Class A requires wedge tensile testing in accordance with 6.6. Ti 5 Class B requires wedge tensile testing in accordance with 6.5.1.

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TABLE 3 Tensile Stress Areas and Threads per Inch
Coarse Fine 8 Thread
Nominal Threads-UNC Threads-UNF Series-8UN
Size, Stress Stress Stress
in. Threads/ Threads/ Threads/
AreaA , AreaA , AreaA ,
in. in.2 in. in.2 in. in.2

14⁄ 20 0.0318 28 0.0364 ... ...

⁄
5 16 18 0.0524 24 0.0580 ... ...
3⁄18 16 0.0775 24 0.0878 ... ...
7⁄16 14 0.1063 20 0.1187 ... ...
1 ⁄2 13 0.1419 20 0.1599 ... ...

⁄
9 16 12 0.1820 18 0.2030 ... ...
58⁄ 11 0.2260 18 0.2560 ... ...
3 ⁄4 10 0.3340 16 0.3730 ... ...
7 ⁄8 9 0.4620 14 0.5090 ... ...
1 8 0.6060 12 0.6630 ... ...

1 1 ⁄8 7 0.7630 12 0.8560 8 0.790

1 1 ⁄4 7 0.9690 12 1.0730 8 1.000
1 3 ⁄8 6 1.1550 12 1.3150 8 1.233
1 1 ⁄2 6 1.4050 12 1.5810 8 1.492
A
Tensile stress areas are computed using the following formula:
2
As = 0.7854 [D − (0.9743/n)]
where:
As = tensile stress area, in.2,
D = nominal size (basic major diameter), in., and
n = number of threads per inch.

tensile (minimum and maximum) and yield strength properties and 6° for bolts and cap screws over 0.750 in. in diameter. For
in Table 2 for the specified alloy. bolts and cap screws threaded essentially to the head, the
6.3 Fasteners having a length equal to or longer than the wedge angle shall be 6° for sizes 0.750 in. in nominal diameter
“minimum length of product requiring tension testing” as and less and 4° for sizes over 0.750 in. in diameter.
specified in Test Methods F606 and a breaking load exceeding 6.5.1 Ti5 Class B wedge angles shall be 6° for bolts and cap
120 000 lbf shall preferably be tested full size and shall meet screws of 0.750 in. nominal diameter and less and 4° for bolts
the full-size tensile (minimum and maximum) and yield and cap screws over 0.750 in. in diameter. For bolts and cap
strength properties in Table 2. When equipment of sufficient screws threaded essentially to the head, the wedge angle shall
capacity for such tests is not available, or if excessive length of be 4° for bolts and cap screws of 0.750 in. nominal diameter
the bolts or stud makes full-size testing impractical, standard and less and 2° for bolts and cap screws over 0.750 in. in
round specimens shall be used which shall meet the “machined diameter.
specimen tests” tensile properties in Table 2. In the event of a 6.5.2 Flat countersunk head cap screws and button head cap
discrepancy between full-size and machined specimen tension screws shall be axially tensile tested.
tests, full-size tests shall be used as the referee method to 6.6 Where both tension and hardness tests are performed,
determine acceptance. the tension test results shall take precedence for acceptance
6.4 For all alloys except aluminum and titanium, fasteners purposes.
that are too short (lengths less than that specified in Test
Methods F606 as the “minimum length of product requiring 7. Dimensions
tension testing”), that have insufficient threads for tension 7.1 Bolt, Hex, and Socket Head Cap Screws:
testing (see 10.2), or that have drilled or undersized heads 7.1.1 Unless otherwise specified, the dimensions of hex cap
weaker than the thread section, are not subject to tension tests screws (finished hex bolts), excluding silicon bronze alloy 651,
but shall conform to the minimum and maximum hardness in shall be in accordance with the requirements of ASME
Table 2. Hardness tests are not applicable to aluminum and B18.2.1.
titanium alloys. When required for aluminum alloys, a shear 7.1.2 Unless otherwise specified, the dimensions of silicon
test shall be performed in accordance with 10.2.2 and 11.2.2. bronze alloy 651 hex cap screws [finished hex bolt] shall be in
Test results shall conform to the following minimum shear accordance with the requirements of ASME B18.2.1; or, the
strength requirements: 37 ksi for 2024-T4; 25 ksi for 6061-T6; bolts and cap screws shall have a roll thread body diameter
and 41 ksi for 7075-T73. (that is, body with minimum diameter equal to the pitch
6.5 Full-size bolts and cap screws subject to tension tests diameter), with all other dimensions in accordance with ASME
shall be tested using a wedge under the head. Wedge angles B18.2.1, as specified by the purchaser.
shall be as follows, except for Ti5 Class B which shall use 7.1.3 When specified, the dimensions of bolts shall be in
wedge angles as defined in 6.5.1. The wedge shall be 10° for accordance with the requirements of ASME B18.2.1, or such
bolts and cap screws of 0.750-in. nominal diameter and less, other dimensions as specified.

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7.1.4 Unless otherwise specified, socket head cap screws 3(c)) that do not exceed 25% of the basic thread depth, and on
shall conform to the requirements of ASME B18.3. the flanks outside the pitch cylinder. Longitudinal seams rolled
7.2 Studs—The dimensions of studs shall be as specified by beneath the root of the thread and across the crests of the
the purchaser. Studs shall be of the continuous thread, double- threads are acceptable within the limits of 8.3.1.3.
end clamping (also known as stud bolt and bolt stud), or
double-end interference (also known as tap-end stud) types as 9. Sampling, Number of Tests, and Retests
specified by the purchaser. 9.1 Responsibility:
7.3 Threads: 9.1.1 The fastener manufacturer shall inspect each lot of
7.3.1 Unless otherwise specified, the bolts, cap screws, and fasteners prior to shipment in accordance with the quality
studs shall have Class 2A threads in accordance with ASME assurance procedures described in 9.2.
B1.1. Acceptability of screw threads shall be in accordance 9.1.2 The purpose of a lot inspection testing program is to
with ASME B1.3, gaging system 21. ensure that each lot conforms to the requirements of this
7.3.1.1 Unless otherwise specified, socket head cap screws specification. For such a plan to be fully effective, it is essential
threads shall be Unified external threads with radius root: Class that the purchaser continue to maintain the identification and
3A UNRC and UNRF series for screw sizes 0 (0.060 in.) to integrity of each lot following delivery until the product is
1.000 in.; Class 2A UNRC and UNRF Series for sizes over installed in its service application.
1.000 to 1.5000 in. inclusive in accordance with ASME B1.1. 9.2 Production Lot Method:
Acceptability of screw threads shall be in accordance ASME 9.2.1 All fasteners shall be processed in accordance with a
B1.3, gaging system 21. lot identification control–quality assurance plan. The manufac-
7.3.2 For silicon bronze alloy 651, the thread length for turer shall identify and maintain the integrity of each produc-
bolts ordered with roll thread body diameter shall conform to tion lot of fasteners from raw material selection through all
the following: processing operations and treatments to final packing and
Bolt Length, in. Thread Length shipment. Each lot shall be assigned its own lot-identification
2.00 and less within 2 threads of the head
number, each lot shall be tested, and the inspection and test
Over 2.00 to 6.00, incl 2.00 in. min + 2 threads reports for each lot shall be retained.
Over 6.00 3.00 in. min + 2 threads 9.2.2 For purposes of assigning an identification number
and from which test samples shall be selected, a production lot
8. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance shall consist of all fasteners that are processed essentially
8.1 Workmanship—The fasteners shall have a workmanlike together through all operations to placing in the shipping
finish free of injurious burrs, seams, laps, irregular surfaces, container that are of the same item (that is, bolt, hex cap screw,
and other imperfections affecting serviceability. stud, and so forth), nominal size, length, alloy, temper, and
8.2 Finish—Unless otherwise specified, the fasteners shall thread series produced from the same mill heat of material.
be furnished without an additive chemical or metallic finish. 9.2.3 The minimum number of samples to be tested to
determine the specified characteristics of each production lot
8.3 Surface Discontinuities:: (Socket Head Cap Screw) shall be in accordance with the requirements specified in Guide
8.3.1 The surface discontinuities for socket head cap screws F1470.
shall conform to Specification F788/F788M and the additional
limitations specified herein. 9.3 Retests:
8.3.1.1 Forging defects that connect the socket to the 9.3.1 When tested in accordance with the required sampling
periphery of the head are not permissible. Defects originating plan, a lot shall be subject to rejection if any of the test
on the periphery and with a traverse indicating the potential to specimens fails to meet the applicable test requirements.
intersect are not permissible. Other forging defects are permis- 9.3.2 If the failure of a test specimen is due to improper
sible provide those located in the bearing areas, fillet, and top preparation of the specimen or to incorrect testing technique,
surfaces shall not have a depth exceeding 0.03D or 0.005 in., the specimen shall be discarded and another specimen substi-
whichever is greater. For peripheral discontinuities, the maxi- tuted.
mum depth may be 0.06D (See Fig. 1A/Fig. 1B). 9.4 Number of Tests After Alterations—If fasteners are heat
8.3.1.2 Forging defects located in the socket wall within 0.1 treated, coated, or otherwise altered by a subcontractor or
times the actual key engagement, T, from the bottom of the manufacturer subsequent to testing, they shall be tested in
socket are not permissible. Discontinuities located elsewhere in accordance with 9.2 prior to shipment to the purchaser after all
the socket shall not have a length exceeding 0.25 T, or a alterations have been completed.
maximum depth of 0.03 D not to exceed 0.0005 in. (see Fig.
2A/Fig. 2B). 10. Test Preparation
8.3.1.3 Seams in the shank shall not exceed a depth of 0.03
D or 0.008 in. whichever is greater. 10.1 Chemical Tests—When required, samples for chemical
8.3.1.4 No transverse discontinuities shall be permitted in analysis shall be taken in accordance with Practice E55 by
the head-to shank fillet area. drilling, sawing, milling, turning, clipping, or such other
8.3.1.5 Threads shall have no laps at the root or on the methods capable of producing representative samples.
flanks, as shown in Fig. 3. Laps are permitted at the crests (Fig. 10.2 Mechanical Tests:

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FIG. 1 Head and Body Discontinuity Location and Limits (See 8.3)

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FIG. 2 Socket Discontinuity location and Limits

10.2.1 Machined tension specimens, when required, shall be Alloy Test Method
taken in accordance with Test Methods F606. The largest test
Copper E53, E54, E62, E75, E478
specimen that can be machined from the bolt or stud shall be Aluminum E34, E101, E227
used. Nickel E38, E76, E354
10.2.2 Machined shear test specimens, when required and Titanium E120, E1409
applicable to aluminum alloys only, shall be taken in accor- 11.2 Mechanical:
dance with Test Method B565. 11.2.1 When full-size tests are to be performed, determine
the yield strength, wedge tensile strength, and axial tensile
11. Test Methods strength, as required by Section 6, on each sample in accor-
11.1 Chemical Analysis—The chemical composition may be dance with the appropriate methods of Test Methods F606.
determined by any recognized commercial test method. In the 11.2.2 When machined specimen tests are necessary (see
event of disagreement, the following test methods shall be used Section 7), determine the yield strength, tensile strength, and
for referee purposes: elongation on each sample in accordance with Test Methods

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FIG. 3 Thread Discontinuities

FIG. 4 Comparison of Overall Length Before and After Fracture

E8/E8M; and the shear strength (applicable to aluminum alloys 11.2.3 Determine the hardness in accordance with Test
only) in accordance with Test Method B565. Methods E18 or E92 at mid radius on the bottom of the

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threaded end after suitable preparation. Make a minimum of order, the manufacturer shall furnish certification that the
two readings, each of which shall conform to the specified fasteners were manufactured and tested in accordance with this
requirements. specification and meet all specified requirements.
11.2.4 Extension Test for Socket Head Cap Screws—An 15.2 Test Reports—When shipment lot testing in accordance
extension test is applicable only to full-size products. The with Supplementary Requirement S3 is specified in the con-
extension test shall be conducted in accordance with ASTM tract or purchase order, the manufacturer shall furnish a test
F606 except as noted in this section. The product is acceptable report showing the results of the mechanical tests for each lot
when the extension equals or exceeds the minimum value for shipped.
extension specified in Table 2.
12. Significance of Numerical Limits 16. Product, Packaging and Package Marking
12.1 For purposes of determining compliance with the 16.1 Individual Fasteners—All products 0.0250 in. diam-
specified limits for requirements of the properties listed in this eter and larger shall be marked with a symbol identifying the
specification, an observed value or calculated value shall be manufacturer. In addition, they shall be marked with the
rounded in accordance with Practice E29. alloy/mechanical property marking specified in Table 2. The
marking shall be raised or depressed at the option of the
13. Inspection manufacturer.
13.1 When specified on the inquiry or purchase order, the 16.2 Packaging:
product shall be subject to inspection by the purchaser at the 16.2.1 Unless otherwise specified, packaging shall be in
place of manufacture before shipment. The inspector represent- accordance with Practice D3951.
ing the purchaser shall have controlled entry only to those parts
16.2.2 When special packaging requirements are required
of the manufacturer’s operations that concern the manufacture
by the purchaser, they shall be defined at the time of inquiry
of the ordered product and only when and where work on the
and order.
contract of the purchaser is being performed. The manufacturer
shall afford the inspector all reasonable facilities to satisfy him 16.3 Package Marking—Each shipping unit shall include
that the product is being furnished in accordance with this or be plainly marked with the following:
specification. All inspections and tests shall be conducted so as 16.3.1 ASTM designation,
not to interfere unnecessarily with the operations of the 16.3.2 Alloy number,
manufacturer. 16.3.3 Alloy/mechanical property marking,
14. Rejection and Rehearing 16.3.4 Size,
16.3.5 Name and brand or trademark of the manufacturer,
14.1 Unless otherwise specified, any rejection based on tests
16.3.6 Number of pieces,
specified herein and made by the purchaser shall be reported to
16.3.7 Country of origin, and
the manufacturer as soon as practical after receipt of the
product by the purchaser. 16.3.8 Purchase order number.

15. Certification and Test Reports 17. Keywords

15.1 Certificate of Compliance, Certificate of 17.1 bolts; cap screws; socket head cap screws; general
Conformance—When specified in the contract or purchase use; nonferrous; studs

SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

One or more of the following supplementary requirements shall apply only when specified by the
purchaser on the inquiry, contract, or order. Supplementary requirements shall in no way negate any
requirement of the specification itself.

S1. Stress Corrosion Requirements S1.2 7075-T73 Aluminum Alloy—For aluminum alloy
S1.1 Copper Alloys—Copper alloy fasteners shall exhibit no 7075-T73 fasteners, the resistance to stress corrosion cracking
evidence of cracking after immersion for 30 min in an aqueous shall be established by testing the previously selected tension
solution of mercurous nitrate when tested in accordance with test specimens to the electrical conductivity-yield strength
Test Method B154. criteria listed in 12.2 of Specification B211. When the fasteners
S1.1.1 Warning—Mercury is a definite health hazard and are too short to permit tension testing, suitable lengths of the
equipment for the detection and removal of mercury vapor stock used to produce the fasteners shall be heat treated with
produced in volatilization is recommended. The use of rubber the fasteners and tested to the electrical conductivity-yield
gloves in testing is advisable.

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strength criteria. The conductivity shall be determined in S3. Dye Penetrant Inspection
accordance with Test Method B193.
S3.1 When dye penetrant inspection is specified on the
S2. Shipment Lot Testing purchase order, the fasteners shall be tested in accordance with
S2.1 When Supplementary Requirement S2 is specified on Practice E165 or other mutually acceptable procedures, and
the order (see 3.1.9), the manufacturer shall make sample tests shall conform to acceptance criteria as mutually agreed upon
on the individual lots for shipment to ensure that the product by the purchaser and manufacturer.
conforms to the specified requirements.
S2.2 The manufacturer shall make an analysis of a ran- S4. Heat Control (Alloys 400, 405, and 500 Only)
domly selected finished fastener from each lot of product to be S4.1 When Supplementary Requirement S4 is specified on
shipped. Heat or lot control shall be maintained. The analysis the inquiry or order, the manufacturer shall control the product
of the starting material from which the fasteners have been by heat analysis and identify the finished product in each
manufactured may be reported in place of the product analysis.
shipment by the actual heat number.
S2.3 The manufacturer shall perform mechanical property
tests in accordance with this specification and Guide F1470 on S4.2 When Supplementary Requirement S4 is specified on
the individual lots for shipment. the inquiry and order, Supplementary Requirement S2 shall be
S2.4 The manufacturer shall furnish a test report for each lot considered automatically invoked with the addition that the
in the shipment showing the actual results of the chemical heat analysis shall be reported to the purchaser on the test
analysis and mechanical property tests performed in accor- reports.
dance with Supplementary Requirement S2.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Committee F16 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue, F468–10,
that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved June 1, 2012.)

(1) Added Socket head Cap Screws.

Committee F16 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue, F468–06ε1,
that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved June 1, 2010.)

(1) Added references to F1470 for sampling. Revised inspec-

tion and testing requirements to be performed on a lot by lot
basis.

Committee F16 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue, F468 – 05a,
that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved May 1, 2006.)

(1) Revised Ni 686 Grade 3 in Table 2. (3) Added alloy Cu 260 in Table 2.
(2) Added UNS C26000 in Table 1.

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