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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles

for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

Designation: A962/A962M − 18

Standard Specification for


Common Requirements for Bolting Intended for Use at Any
Temperature from Cryogenic to the Creep Range1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A962/A962M; 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.

1. Scope* vibration, impact, or shock. To further address any other


1.1 This specification covers a group of common require- special service conditions where bolting is intended for use,
ments that shall apply to carbon, alloy, stainless steel, and additional requirements may be specified by mutual agreement
nickel alloy bolting under any of the following ASTM Speci- between the purchaser and supplier.
fications (or under any other ASTM Specifications that invoke 1.4 Supplementary requirements are provided for use at the
this specification or portions thereof): option of the purchaser. The supplementary requirements only
Title of Specifications ASTM Designation apply when specified individually by the purchaser in the
Alloy-Steel and Stainless Steel Bolting Materials A193/A193M purchase order or contract.
for High-Temperature Service
Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts for Bolts for High A194/A194M 1.5 This specification is expressed in both inch-pound units
Pressure and High-Temperature Service and in SI units. Unless the purchase order or contract specifies
Alloy Steel Bolting Materials for Low-Temperature A320/A320M
Service the applicable “M” specification designation (SI units) the
Alloy-Steel Turbine-Type Bolting Material A437/A437M inch-pound units shall apply. The values stated in either SI
Specially Heat Treated for High-Temperature units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as
Service
High-Temperature Bolting Materials With Expansion A453/A453M standard. Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets.
Coefficients Comparable to Austenitic Stainless The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents;
Steels therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other.
Alloy-Steel Bolting Materials for Special Applications A540/A540M
Precipitation-Hardening Bolting Material (UNS A1014/A1014M Combining values from the two systems may result in noncon-
N07718) for High Temperature Service formance with the specification.
High Strength Precipitation Hardening and Duplex A1082/A1082M
Stainless Steel Bolting for Special Purpose 1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
Applications dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
1.2 In case of conflict, the requirements of the individual ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
product specification shall prevail over those of this specifica- Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
tion. mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
1.3 Fasteners are a wide-ranging classification that includes
screws, bolts, nuts, washers, stud bolts, rivets, powder-actuated 2. Referenced Documents
studs, staples, tacks, and pins. Bolting, which is composed of The following documents shall form a part of this specifica-
bolting materials, such as rods, bars, flats, and forgings, which tion to the extent specified. The latest issue shall apply un-
are subsequently manufactured into bolting components, are a less otherwise specified.
special sub-group of fasteners. Bolting materials and compo-
nents have designated compositions and specific properties 2.1 ASTM Standards:2
intended for applications in aggressive service where commer- A29/A29M Specification for General Requirements for Steel
cial generic fasteners may not be suitable or have insufficient Bars, Carbon and Alloy, Hot-Wrought
fitness for purpose under certain conditions. These conditions A193/A193M Specification for Alloy-Steel and Stainless
include cryogenic or high temperature service, or excessive Steel Bolting for High Temperature or High Pressure
Service and Other Special Purpose Applications
A194/A194M Specification for Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel,
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel, and Stainless Steel Nuts for Bolts for High Pressure or
Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
A01.22 on Steel Forgings and Wrought Fittings for Piping Applications and Bolting
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Materials for Piping and Special Purpose Applications. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2018. Published October 2018. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1997. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as A962/A962M – 17. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
DOI: 10.1520/A0962_A0962M-18. the ASTM website.

*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard


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High Temperature Service, or Both F2328M Test Method for Determining Decarburization and
A320/A320M Specification for Alloy-Steel and Stainless Carburization in Hardened and Tempered Threaded Steel
Steel Bolting for Low-Temperature Service Bolts, Screws, Studs, and Nuts (Metric)
A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing 2.2 AIAG Standard:3
of Steel Products AIAG B-5 02.00 Primary Metals Identification Tag Applica-
A380/A380M Practice for Cleaning, Descaling, and Passi- tion Standard
vation of Stainless Steel Parts, Equipment, and Systems 2.3 ASME Standards:4
A437/A437M Specification for Stainless and Alloy-Steel B1.1 Screw Threads
Turbine-Type Bolting Specially Heat Treated for High- B1.13M Metric Screw Threads – M Profile
Temperature Service B1.2 Gages and Gaging for Unified Screw Threads
A453/A453M Specification for High-Temperature Bolting, B1.3M Screw Thread Gaging Systems for Dimensional
with Expansion Coefficients Comparable to Austenitic Acceptability of Metric Screw Threads
Stainless Steels B18.2.1 Square and Hex Bolts and Screws
A484/A484M Specification for General Requirements for B18.2.2 Metric Heavy Hex Nuts
Stainless Steel Bars, Billets, and Forgings B18.2.3.3M Metric Heavy Hex Screws
A540/A540M Specification for Alloy-Steel Bolting for Spe- B18.2.3.6M Metric Heavy Bolts
cial Applications B18.2.4.6M Nuts for General Applications
A700 Guide for Packaging, Marking, and Loading Methods B18.2.6 Fasteners Used in Structural Applications
B18.2.6M Metric Fasteners for Use in Structural Applica-
for Steel Products for Shipment
tions
A751 Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology for Chemi-
B18.3 Hexagon Socket and Spline Socket Screws
cal Analysis of Steel Products B18.18 Quality Assurance for Fasteners
A788/A788M Specification for Steel Forgings, General Re- B18.31.2 Continuous Thread Stud, Double-End Stud, and
quirements Flange Bolting Stud (Stud Bolt) (Inch Series)
A941 Terminology Relating to Steel, Stainless Steel, Related
2.4 ISO Standards:5
Alloys, and Ferroalloys
ISO 4762 Hex Socket Cap Screw
A967/A967M Specification for Chemical Passivation Treat-
ments for Stainless Steel Parts 2.5 Other Documents:
ASNT Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A6
A1014/A1014M Specification for Precipitation-Hardening
Bolting (UNS N07718) for High Temperature Service 3. Terminology
A1058 Test Methods for Mechanical Testing of Steel
Products—Metric 3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
A1082/A1082M Specification for High Strength Precipita- 3.1.1 annealing—material shall be uniformly reheated to a
temperature above the transformation range and, after holding
tion Hardening and Duplex Stainless Steel Bolting for
for a sufficient time at this temperature, cooled slowly to a
Special Purpose Applications
temperature below the transformation range.
E3 Guide for Preparation of Metallographic Specimens
E381 Method of Macroetch Testing Steel Bars, Billets, 3.1.2 bar—a solid rolled or forged section that is long in
Blooms, and Forgings relationship to its cross-sectional dimensions with a relatively
constant cross section throughout its length. See Specification
E384 Test Method for Microindentation Hardness of Mate-
A29/A29M for definitions relating to the production of hot
rials
wrought and cold finished bars.
E566 Practice for Electromagnetic (Eddy Current) Sorting of
Ferrous Metals 3.1.3 bolting—a general term which includes bolting ma-
E1417/E1417M Practice for Liquid Penetrant Testing terials (rolled or forged bars or blanks, wire, rod, threaded bar,
rotary pierced or extruded seamless tubes, bored bars, or forged
E1444/E1444M Practice for Magnetic Particle Testing
hollows from forged or rolled bar segments), which are
E1916 Guide for Identification of Mixed Lots of Metals
manufactured into bolting components, including but not
F606/F606M Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical
limited to, connectors, pins, restraining device components,
Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded shafts, bolts, nuts, screws, studs, and washers.
Fasteners, Washers, Direct Tension Indicators, and Rivets
F788/F788M Specification for Surface Discontinuities of
Bolts, Screws, and Studs, Inch and Metric Series 3
Available from Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG), 26200 Lahser Rd.,
F812 Specification for Surface Discontinuities of Nuts, Inch Suite 200, Southfield, MI 48033, http://www.aiag.org.
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and Metric Series Available from American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), ASME
International Headquarters, Two Park Ave., New York, NY 10016-5990, http://
F1470 Practice for Fastener Sampling for Specified Me- www.asme.org.
chanical Properties and Performance Inspection 5
Available from International Organization for Standardization (ISO), ISO
F2328 Test Method for Determining Decarburization and Central Secretariat, BIBC II, Chemin de Blandonnet 8, CP 401, 1214 Vernier,
Geneva, Switzerland, http://www.iso.org.
Carburization in Hardened and Tempered Threaded Steel 6
Available from American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT), P.O. Box
Bolts, Screws, Studs, and Nuts 28518, 1711 Arlingate Ln., Columbus, OH 43228-0518, http://www.asnt.org.

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3.1.4 bolting components—components, such as bolts, nuts, 3.1.10.8 solution treat or treatment (or solution
screws, studs, washers, connectors, and pins, are finished annealing)—material shall be heated to a temperature that
products which join, fasten, restrain, or position objects. causes the carbides to go into solution and then quenched in
3.1.5 bolting materials—starting materials used for the water or rapidly cooled by other means to prevent re-
manufacture of bolting components, such as rolled or forged or precipitation.
threaded solid bars, blanks, wires, rods, or tubes or other 3.1.10.9 stress relieving—material shall be uniformly heated
hollow sections, that may be further processed by heat to the selected stress relieving temperature, held long enough
treatment, cold working, forging, threading, or machining. to reduce stresses and then cooled at a rate that will result in the
3.1.6 certifying organization—the company or association properties required for the material grade and minimize the
responsible for the conformance and marking of the product to development of new residual stresses.
the specification requirements. 3.1.10.10 strain hardened material—austenitic stainless
3.1.7 class—a term used to differentiate between different steel material which has been subjected to cold working
heat treatment conditions or strength levels, or both, often sufficient to cause a significant increase in strength.
within the same grade but sometimes within the same family of 3.2 Definitions—For definitions of other terms used in this
materials. May also apply to work hardened condition or specification, refer to Terminology A941.
strength level, or both.
3.1.8 grade—an alloy described individually and identified 4. Ordering Information
by its own designation in a table of chemical requirements 4.1 It is the purchaser’s responsibility to specify in the
within any specification. purchase order all information necessary to purchase the
3.1.9 length, components subject to full size testing—that needed material. Examples of such information include, but are
portion of the bolting component whose body diameter is not limited, to the following:
approximately the same as the nominal thread size. 4.1.1 Quantity and size,
3.1.10 lot—unless otherwise specified, a lot shall consist of: 4.1.2 Product specification number with grade, class, type,
3.1.10.1 bolting, heat treated in batch type furnaces—all as applicable, and including the product specification year date,
bolting material of the same heat or cast of material, condition, 4.1.3 Choice of testing track from the options listed in Test
finish, and size subjected to the same heat treatment in one Methods A1058 when material is ordered to an M suffix (SI
tempering charge and submitted for inspection at the same units) product standard. If the choice of test track is not
time. specified in the order, then the default ASTM track shall be
used as noted in Test Methods A1058.
3.1.10.2 bolting, heat treated in continuous type furnaces—
4.1.4 Any additional information required by the individual
all bolting material of the same heat or cast of material,
product specification,
condition, finish, and size heat treated without interruption in a
4.1.5 Supplementary requirements,
continuous type furnace.
4.1.6 Additional requirements (see 5.3, 5.5, 5.6, 6.1, 7.4,
3.1.10.3 bolting, non heat treated (strain hardened)—all 13.1, 13.3.1, 13.3.3, 13.5.2, 13.6, 15.8, and 19.1).
bolting material of the same heat or cast of material, condition, 4.1.7 Additional ordering options provided in the individual
reduction (cold work), finish, and size. product specification, and
3.1.10.4 components, machined from bolting material—all 4.1.8 Dimensions (diameter, length of point, overall length,
bolting components machined from the same lot of bolting finish, shape, threads, etc.).
material defined as outlined in either 3.1.10.1 or 3.1.10.2,
above without any subsequent heat treatment or hot or cold 5. Melting Process
forming.
5.1 The steel shall be produced by any of the following
3.1.10.5 components, heat treated in batch type furnaces— processes: basic-oxygen, electric-furnace, or vacuum-
all bolting component items produced by any manufacturing induction melting (VIM). The molten steel may be vacuum-
process (such as rolling, forging, or machining) from the same treated prior to or during pouring of the ingot or strand casting.
heat or cast of material, of the same prior condition, the same
size, and subjected to the same heat treatment in one tempering 5.2 Unless otherwise specified in the individual product
charge. specification, the steel shall be fully killed. Use of the basic
oxygen process shall be limited to grades containing less than
3.1.10.6 components, heat treated in continuous type
6 % chromium.
furnaces—all bolting component items produced by any manu-
facturing process (such as rolling, forging, or machining) from 5.3 If a specific type of melting is required by the purchaser,
the same heat or cast of material, of the same prior condition, it shall be stated on the purchase order.
of the same size, and then subjected to the same heat treatment 5.4 The primary melting may incorporate separate degas-
in a four hour period and in one tempering charge. sing or refining and may be followed by secondary melting
3.1.10.7 components, non heat treated (strain hardened)— such as electroslag remelting or vacuum remelting. If second-
all bolting components of the same heat or cast of material, ary melting is employed, the heat shall be defined as all of the
condition, reduction (cold work), finish, and size. ingot remelted from a single primary heat.

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5.5 Steel may be cast in ingots or may be continuously cast. product specification, within the permissible tolerances found
When steel of different grades is continuously cast identifica- in Tables 5 and 6 of Specification A29/A29M and Table 1 of
tion of the resultant transition material is required. The steel Specification A484/A484M as appropriate for the grade being
producer shall remove the transition material by an established supplied. When multiple samples are taken from the same lot
procedure that positively separates the grades. Should the for product analysis, individual elements shall not vary both
purchaser deem it necessary to have the transition zone of two above and below the specified range.
heats of the same grade which are continuously cast discarded, 7.4 For continuous cast materials the requirements of 8.2 or
the purchaser shall invoke Supplementary Requirement S53. 8.3, as appropriate, of Specification A788/A788M shall be met.
5.6 Quality—The steel producer quality control procedures 7.5 Steels with intentional additions of lead, bismuth, or
shall provide sufficient testing of carbon and alloy steels in tellurium shall not be supplied or used. Steels with intentional
accordance with Method E381 or other suitable method as additions of selenium may only be supplied or used when
agreed upon between the purchaser and the producer to assure specifically called out in the product specification.
the internal quality of the product.
5.6.1 Ingot Cast Product—Visual examination of transverse 7.6 The starting material shall not contain any unspecified
sections shall show no imperfections worse than the macro- elements, other than nitrogen in austenitic stainless steels, for
graphs of Method E381 S2-R2-C3 or equivalent as agreed the ordered grade(s) to the extent that it then conforms to the
upon. requirements of another grade for which that element is a
5.6.2 Strand Cast Product—Visual examination of traverse specified element having a required minimum content.
sections in accordance with Method E381 shall reveal none of 8. Mechanical Properties
the conditions shown in macrographs 1-5, 7, 12-18 of Plate III.
Conditions 6, 8-11 shall not be present to a degree greater than 8.1 Method of Mechanical Tests—All tests shall be con-
the macrographs of Plates I and II, S2-R2-C3. ducted in accordance with Test Methods and Definitions A370
if the inch-pound units are specified or Test Methods A1058 if
6. Materials and Manufacture the M suffix (SI units) is specified, unless otherwise specified.
6.1 Bars shall be produced in accordance with Specifica- 8.2 For the purpose of determining conformance to the
tions A29/A29M or A484/A484M as applicable. Finish (hot product specification requirements, specimens shall be ob-
rolled or cold drawn, rough turned, extruded, ground, or tained from the production material, or, in the case of forgings,
polished) shall be at the option of the manufacturer unless from separately forged test blanks prepared from the stock used
otherwise specified. to make the finished product. Heat treatment shall be com-
6.1.1 A sufficient discard shall be made from each ingot to pleted prior to removal of material for mechanical testing.
ensure bars do not contain piping or segregation that precludes 8.3 If separately forged test blanks are used, they shall be of
use of the product to manufacture bolting meeting the require- the same heat of steel, be subjected to substantially the same
ments of the individual product specifications. reduction and working as the production forging they
6.2 Bolting components shall be produced in accordance represent, be heat treated in the same furnace charge and under
with the product specification. the same conditions as the production forging, and be of the
same nominal thickness as the maximum heat treated thickness
7. Chemical Composition of the production forging.
7.1 Chemical Analysis—Heat or product chemical analysis 8.4 Bars—Tension and impact tests representing bar stock
shall be in accordance with Test Methods, Practices, and shall be taken in accordance with the requirements of Annex
Terminology A751. A1 of Test Methods and Definitions A370. Impact tests are not
7.2 Heat Analysis—An analysis of each heat of steel shall be required on bars 1⁄2 in. and under in diameter.
made by the steel manufacturer to determine the percentages of 8.5 Components, Machined from Heat Treated Bar—
those elements specified in the individual product specification. Mechanical properties of bolting components machined from
If secondary melting processes are employed, the heat analysis heat treated bar shall be represented by the tests conducted on
shall be obtained from one remelted ingot or the product of one the bar in accordance with 8.4.
remelted ingot of each primary melt. The chemical analysis 8.6 Components, All Classes—Produced by other
thus determined shall conform to the requirements of the methods—When bolting components have been produced by
individual product specification. Product analysis (check upsetting or forging (hot or cold), when they have been
analysis) tolerances shall not be applied to heat analysis subjected to heat treatment, or when the nominal thread size
requirements. falls into a different diameter range than that of the starting bar
7.3 Product Analysis—When performed, by manufacturer, as shown in the applicable specifications, then tests shall be
purchaser, end user, and so forth, samples for analysis shall be conducted on material taken from those components.
taken from midway between center and surface of solid parts, 8.6.1 Tension test specimens taken from finished compo-
midway between inner and outer surfaces of hollow parts, nents shall be machined to the form and dimensions and from
midway between center and surface of full-size prolongations the positions shown in Annex A3 of Test Methods and
or from broken mechanical test specimens. The chemical Definitions A370 when inch-pounds are specified and to the
composition thus determined shall conform to the limits of the form and dimension shown in Test Methods F606/F606M

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when M suffix (SI units) is specified. Impact tests are not 11. Proof Load and Cone Proof Requirements
required on material from externally threaded components
11.1 Proof Load Test—Nuts shall be assembled on a
when the thread diameter is 1⁄2 in. and under.
threaded mandrel or a test bolt as illustrated in Fig. 1(a)
9. Hardness Requirements Tension Method or (b) Compression Method. The minimum
proof load required by the product specification shall be
9.1 The material shall conform to the hardness requirements applied using a free running cross head speed of 1.0 in. [25
prescribed in the product specification. Hardness testing shall mm] per minute maximum and shall be held for at least 10 s.
be performed in accordance with Test Methods and Definitions The nut shall resist this load without stripping or rupture, and
A370 when inch-pound units are specified or to the applicable
shall be removable by hand, without use of tooling, after the
track of Test Methods A1058 if SI units are specified.
load is released. A wrench may be used to loosen the nut
9.2 Tensile tests prevail over hardness tests in the event a one-half turn maximum to start it in motion. The test shall be
conflict exists relative to minimum strength unless otherwise discarded if the threads of the mandrel or test bolt are damaged
specified in the product specification. during the test.
11.1.1 Mandrels shall have a hardness of 45 HRC minimum
10. Tensile Requirements
with threads of the appropriate series and conforming to the
10.1 Bars and Specimens Machined From Components— requirements of ASME B1.1 Class 3A or ASME B1.13M
The bolting component material shall conform to the tensile tolerance 4H except that the maximum major diameter shall be
property requirements prescribed in the product specification. the minimum major diameter plus 0.25 times the major
10.1.1 When the dimensions of the component material to diameter tolerance.
be tested will permit, the tension test specimens shall be 11.1.2 The test bolt shall have threads appropriate to the
machined to the form and dimensions of the standard 2–in. standard specified for the nut being tested and shall have a
[50–mm] gage length tension test specimen described in Test yield strength in excess of the specified proof load of the nut
Methods and Definitions A370 when inch-pound units are
being tested.
specified or the standard length tension test specimens de-
scribed in the applicable track of Test Methods A1058 if SI 11.1.3 The mandrel/tension method shall be used when
units are specified. arbitration is required.
10.1.2 When the dimensions of the component material to 11.2 Cone Proof Load Test—This test is performed when
be tested do not permit full size specimens, small size visible surface discontinuities become a matter of issue. The
specimens meeting the requirements of Test Methods and test uses a conical washer and threaded mandrel to determine
Definitions A370 when inch-pound units are specified or the the load-carrying ability of hardened steel nuts through 11⁄2 in.
small size specimens described in the applicable track of Test [36 mm] in diameter assembled as shown in Fig. 2. The
Methods A1058 if SI units are specified shall be used. minimum cone proof load required by the product specification
10.2 Testing of Full Size Components—Full size testing shall be applied using a free running cross head speed of 0.12
shall be as described in Test Methods and Definitions A370 in. [3 mm] per minute maximum and shall be held for at least
when inch-pound units are specified or as described in Test 10 s. The nut shall support its specified cone proof load without
Methods F606/F606M when SI units are specified. stripping or rupture.

FIG. 1 Proof Load Testing—Nuts

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FIG. 2 Cone-Proof Test

11.2.1 Mandrels shall conform to the requirements of 13.3 Bolts, Screws, Studs, and Stud Bolts—Points shall be
11.1.1. flat and chamfered or rounded at the option of the manufac-
11.2.2 Conical washers shall have a hardness of 57 HRC turer. The length of the point on studs and stud bolts shall be
minimum and a hole diameter equivalent to the nominal not less than one nor more than two complete threads as
diameter of the mandrel +0.002, -0.000 in. [+0.05 and -0.00 measured from the extreme end parallel to the axis. Length of
mm]. studs and stud bolts shall be measured from first thread to first
11.2.3 The contact point of the cone shall be sharp for nut thread. Bolts, studs, and bolting material shall be capable of
sizes 1⁄2 in. [12 mm] or less. For sizes over 1⁄2 in. [12 mm], the passing inspection in accordance with Specification F788/
point shall be flat and 0.015 6 0.001 in. [0.38 + 0.03 mm] in F788M.
width. 13.3.1 Hex Bolts—Unless otherwise specified in the pur-
11.2.4 Cone proof loads may be determined as shown in chase order heads shall be in accordance with the dimensions
Tables 1 and 2 when they are not specified in the product of ASME B18.2.1 or B18.2.3.6M and the Heavy Hex screw
specification. series, should be used, except the maximum body diameter and
radius of fillets may be the same as for the heavy hex bolt
12. Impact Requirements series. The body diameter and head fillet radius for sizes of
12.1 The material shall conform to the impact requirements heavy hex cap screws and bolts that are not shown in their
prescribed in the product specification. respective tables in the ASME specifications may be that
12.2 Sampling for impact testing shall conform to the shown in the corresponding hex cap screw and bolt tables
product specification. respectively. Unless otherwise specified on the purchase order
Metric Heavy Hex Screws shall be in accordance with ASME
12.3 The impact test specimen shall have the form and B18.2.3.3M.
dimensions shown in Fig. 10 of Test Methods and Definitions 13.3.2 Socket Heads—Unless otherwise specified socket
A370 for the Charpy V-notch specimen, Type A when inch- head screws shall be in accordance with ASME B18.3 or ISO
pound units are specified or to the test specimens described in 4762.
the applicable track of Test Methods A1058 if SI units are 13.3.3 Studs and Stud Bolts—Unless otherwise specified in
specified. The longitudinal axis of the specimen shall be the purchase order, dimensions and tolerances for studs and
parallel to the direction of rolling or, in the case of forgings, to stud bolts shall be in accordance with ASME B18.31.2.
the longest axis of the component the test bar represents. The
notch shall be located on the test specimen surface which most 13.4 External Threads—Threads shall either be formed after
closely approaches a radial direction. The base of the notch heat treatment or heat treatment shall be performed in atmo-
shall be as nearly as practicable perpendicular to the longest sphere control furnaces.
axis of the component. 13.4.1 Thread Form—Unless otherwise specified external
threads shall be in accordance with ASME B1.1, Class 2A fit,
13. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance or ASME B1.13M, Class 6g fit.
13.1 The bolting components shall conform to the 13.4.2 Inch Series—Sizes 1 in. and smaller in diameter shall
dimensions, tolerances and finish as specified in the purchase be coarse thread series, and those 11⁄8 in. and larger in diameter
order or in the individual product specification. shall be eight pitch thread series, unless otherwise specified.
13.2 Bars—Bars shall meet the dimensional requirements of 13.5 Nuts—Unless otherwise specified nuts shall be hexago-
Specifications A29/A29M or A484/A484M as applicable. nal in shape and the American National Standard Heavy Hex

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TABLE 1 Cone Proof Load Using 120° Hardened
Steel Cone—InchA
Cone Proof Load, lbf
Nominal Threads Stress Based on Proof Stress, psi, Shown in
Size, in. per inch Area, in.2 Column Header Below
120 000 130 000 135 000 150 000 175 000

14 28 0.0364 4050 4375 4550 5050 5900
1⁄ 4 20 0.0318 3525 3825 3975 4400 5150
5⁄16 24 0.0580 6300 6825 7100 7875 9200
5⁄16 18 0.0524 5700 6175 6400 7125 8300
3⁄ 8 24 0.0878 9350 10 125 10 525 11 700 13 625
3⁄ 8 16 0.0775 8250 8950 9300 10 300 12 050
7⁄16 20 0.1187 12 350 13 400 13 900 15 450 18 050
7⁄16 14 0.1063 11 100 12 000 12 450 13 850 16 150
1⁄ 2 20 0.1599 16 300 17 650 18 350 20 400 23 800
1⁄ 2 13 0.1419 14 500 15 700 16 300 18 100 21 100
9⁄16 18 0.203 20 200 21 900 22 800 25 300 29 500
9⁄16 12 0.182 18 200 19 700 20 400 22 700 26 500
5⁄ 8 18 0.256 25 000 27 000 28 100 31 200 36 400
5⁄ 8 11 0.226 22 000 23 900 24 800 27 500 32 100
3⁄ 4 16 0.373 34 700 37 600 39 000 43 400 50 600
3⁄ 4 10 0.334 31 000 33 600 35 000 38 800 45 200
7⁄ 8 14 0.509 45 000 48 800 50 600 56 400 65 600
7⁄ 8 9 0.462 40 800 44 200 46 000 51 200 59 600
1 12 0.663 55 600 60 400 62 600 69 600 81 200
1 8 0.606 51 000 55 200 57 200 63 600 74 200
1 1⁄ 8 12 0.856 68 000 73 800 76 600 85 000 99 200
1 1⁄ 8 8 0.790 62 800 68 000 70 600 78 600 91 600
1 1⁄ 8 7 0.763 60 750 65 750 68 250 75 750 88 500
1 1⁄ 4 12 1.073 80 500 87 250 90 500 100 500 117 250
1 1⁄ 4 8 1.000 75 000 81 250 84 250 93 750 109 250
1 1⁄ 4 7 0.969 72 750 78 750 81 750 90 750 106 000
1 3⁄ 8 12 1.315 92 750 100 500 104 250 116 000 135 250
1 3⁄ 8 8 1.233 87 000 94 250 98 000 108 750 126 750
1 3⁄ 8 6 1.155 81 500 88 250 91 500 101 750 118 750
1 1⁄ 2 12 1.581 104 250 113 000 117 500 130 500 152 250
1 1⁄ 2 8 1.492 98 500 106 750 110 750 123 000 143 500
1 1⁄ 2 6 1.405 92 750 100 500 104 250 116 000 135 250
A
Based upon the following equation (this equation should not be used for
extrapolating values beyond the size ranges listed in this table) and rounded to
nearest 1⁄2 ksi equivalent:
CPL 5 s 1 2 0.30D d 3 f 3 As

where:
CPL = cone stripping proof load, lbf.,
D = nominal diameter of nut, in.,
f = minimum proof stress of nut, psi.,
As = tensile stress area of nut, in.2 = 0.7854 [D - 0.9743 ⁄n]2, and
n = threads per inch.

Series shall be used. In addition nuts shall either be double 14. Decarburization / Carburization
chamfered or have a machined or forged washer face, at the
14.1 Depth—The depth of decarburization (total + partial)
option of the manufacturer, and shall conform to the angularity
and carburization shall be determined after completion of all
requirements of the applicable ASME specification. See ASME
B18.2.2, B18.2.6, B18.2.4.6M, and B18.2.6M. Nuts shall be heat treatment. Decarburization shall not exceed the limits
capable of passing inspection in accordance with Specification shown in Test Method F2328 / F2328M Class 3, regardless of
F812. grade being tested. Carburization shall meet the requirements
13.5.1 Thread—Unless otherwise specified threads in nuts of Test Method F2328 / F2328M.
shall be in accordance with ASME B1.1 Class 2B fit or 14.2 Test Method—Decarburization / carburization test shall
B1.13M Class 6H fit, and shall be gauged in accordance with be performed in accordance with Test Method F2328 / F2328M
ASME B1.2 or B1.3M as applicable.
13.5.2 Inch Series—Unless otherwise specified, nuts up to
and including 1 in. in diameter shall be UNC Series Class 2B 14.3 Decarburization / carburization test only applies to
fit and nuts over 1 in. nominal size shall be 8 UN Series Class carbon and alloy steel bolting components.
2B fit.
15. Number of Tests
13.6 If a scale-free bright finish is required, this finish shall
be specified in the purchase order. 15.1 Chemical Analysis—One test per heat.

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TABLE 2 Cone Proof Load Using 120° Hardened
Steel Cone—MetricA
Cone Proof Load, kN
Nominal Thread Stress Based on Proof Stress Shown in
Size, mm Pitch Area, mm2 Column Header Below
825 895 930 1035 1205
MPa MPa MPa MPa MPa
M6 1 20.1 15.4 16.7 17.4 19.3 22.5
M8 1.25 36.6 27.3 29.6 30.8 34.3 39.9
M10 1.5 58.0 42.1 45.7 47.5 52.8 61.5
M12 1.75 84.3 59.5 64.5 67 74.5 87
M14 2 115 79 86 89.5 99.5 115.5
M16 2 157 104.5 113.5 117.5 131 152.5
M20 2.5 245 153 167 173 193 224
M22 2.5 303 184 200 208 231 269
M24 3 353 207 224 233 260 302
M27 3 459 256 278 289 322 374
M30 3.5 561 296 322 334 372 432
M36 4 817 382 416 432 480 558
A
Based upon the following equation (this equation should not be used for
extrapolating values beyond the size ranges listed in this table) and rounded to
nearest 3.5 MPa equivalent:
CPL 5 s 1 2 0.012D d 3 f 3 As 3 0.001

where:
CPL = Cone stripping proof load, kN,
D = Nominal diameter of nut, mm,
f = Minimum proof stress of nut, MPa,
As = Tensile stress area of nut, mm2 = 0.7854 [D - 0.9382P]2, and
P = Thread pitch, mm.

15.2 Tension Tests, and, When Applicable, Impact Tests, 15.7 Impact Tests—Three impact test specimens shall be
Bar, Rod, or Wire or Components, or Both, Machined from made for each lot when impact testing is required by the
Heat Treated Bar, Rod, or Wire—Batch processing: One test product specification.
per lot as defined in 3.1.10.1. Continuous processing as defined 15.8 Other Tests—The number of tests shall be as specified
in 3.1.10.2: Not fewer than two tension and, when applicable, by the purchaser or the individual product specification.
impact tests are required for each lot containing 20 000 lb
[9000 kg] or less. Every additional 10 000 lb [4500 kg] or 16. Retests and Rework
fraction thereof requires one additional test.
16.1 If the results of any tension test do not conform to the
15.3 Tension Tests, Components Produced as Defined in requirements specified in the product specification, retests are
8.6—The number of machined specimens or full size bolting permitted as outlined in the product specifications and the test
components tested shall be as follows: methods specified. If the results of a tension test are less than
Lot Size (pc) Sample Size specified because a flaw becomes evident in the test specimen
50 and less 2 during testing, a retest shall be allowed provided that the flaw
51 to 500 3
501 to 35 000 5
is not attributable to ruptures, cracks, or flakes in the steel.
Over 35 000 8 Retesting shall be performed on twice the number of samples
15.4 Decarburization / Carburization Test, Carbon and originally specified.
Alloy Steel, Components Produced as Defined in 8.6 and Studs 16.2 When the impact test acceptance requirements of the
Machined from Cold or Hot Rolled and Heat Treated Bar specification are not met, one retest of three additional speci-
Whose Diameter Prior to Machining Threads is Within 0.06 in. mens from the same test location may be performed. Each
[1.5 mm] in Diameter of the Maximum Thread Diameter—One individual test value of the retested specimens shall be equal to
test per lot (see 3.1.10). or greater than the specified minimum average value.
15.5 Hardness Tests: 16.3 Repair by welding is prohibited.
15.5.1 Hardness Tests, Bar, Rod, or Wire—One test per lot.
15.5.2 Hardness Tests, Components—The minimum num- 17. Inspection
ber of bolting components that must be hardness tested per lot, 17.1 The supplier shall afford the purchaser or inspector
regardless of the manufacturing production process, shall representing the purchaser all reasonable facilities necessary to
conform to 15.3. satisfy him that the material is being produced and furnished in
15.6 Macroetch, Carbon and Alloy Steels Only—One test accordance with this specification and the applicable product
per lot. A lot in this case is defined as a single diameter of a specification. Site inspection required by the purchaser shall
single heat or the largest diameter of a single heat. not interfere unnecessarily with the supplier’s operations.

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17.2 Personnel performing the nondestructive examination larger and to the heads of bolts and screws 1⁄4 in. [6 mm] in
shall be qualified and certified in accordance with a written diameter and larger. If the available area is inadequate, the
procedure conforming to ASNT Recommended Practice No. grade symbol may be marked on one end and the manufactur-
SNT-TC-1A (1988 or later) or another national standard that is er’s identification symbol marked on the other end of studs.
acceptable to both the purchaser and the supplier. Bolts and screws shall preferably be marked on top of the head.
When necessary, bolts and screws may be marked on the side
18. Rejection and Rehearing of the head provided the marking does not interfere with
18.1 Samples representing material rejected by the pur- wrenchability or become damaged during tightening to the
chaser shall be preserved until disposition of the claim has been extent that legibility is lost. Products shall not be marked on the
agreed to between the supplier and the purchaser. bearing surface or be marked in a way that alters the dimen-
sions or geometric characteristics of the bearing surface.
19. Certification
20.4 Grade and manufacturer’s identification symbols shall
19.1 Certification shall include a statement that the material be applied to all nuts regardless of size.
or parts, or both, were manufactured, sampled, tested, and
inspected in accordance with the requirements of the individual 20.5 Hollow forgings shall be marked with the heat number
product specification, including the specification number, year or heat symbol and grade.
date of issue, grade symbol, and manufacturer’s identification 20.6 When product is altered in a manner which changes
symbol. In addition, the certification shall include the results of specified requirements, it is the responsibility of the current
all tests required by this specification, the product specification, certifying organization to ensure that the product marking is
and the purchase order. The supplier shall provide additional appropriately revised. This includes the removal of the name or
specific information as required by the product specification or symbol of the previous certifying organization.
purchase order. 20.7 For purposes of product marking and test reports, the
19.2 A certificate printed from or used in electronic form manufacturer is considered the organization that certifies the
from an electronic data interchange (EDI) transmission shall be fastener was manufactured, sampled, tested, and inspected in
regarded as having the same validity as a counterpart printed in accordance with the specification and the results have been
the certifier’s facility. The content of the EDI transmitted determined to meet the requirements of the specification.
document shall also conform to any existing EDI agreement 20.8 Dual Marking—Product that meets all requirements of
between the purchaser and the supplier. more than one grade within or between product specifications
19.3 Notwithstanding the absence of a signature, the orga- may be marked with both grade markings. The dual marking
nization submitting either the EDI transmission or paper copies shall consist of the complete marking requirement for each
of certificates of test is responsible for the content of the report. grade, as required by the product specification, separated by a
slash. For example, for Grade A193 B7 and A320 L7, the dual
20. Product Marking marking would be B7/L7.
20.1 Bars shall be marked in accordance with Specifications
21. Packaging, Package Marking and Loading for
A29/A29M or A484/A484M as applicable. Bolting materials,
Shipment
including threaded bar, furnished bundled and tagged, shall
carry the grade symbol for the material and the manufacturer’s 21.1 Packaging, marking, and loading for shipment shall be
identification symbol or name. Marking of individual bars is in accordance with Practices A700.
not required as long as the bars are bundled and tagged or 22. Keywords
boxed.
22.1 austenitic stainless steel; bolts, steel; bolting
20.2 Bar coding is acceptable as a supplementary identifi- components, steel; bolting materials; components, steel; nickel
cation method. Coding should be consistent with AIAG B-5 alloy bolting; nuts, steel; pressure vessel service; screws;
02.00. If used on small items, the bar coding may be applied to stainless steel bolting; steel bars, alloy; steel bars, carbon; steel
the box or a substantially applied tag. bars, stainless; steel bolting; studs; temperature service
20.3 Grade and manufacturer’s identification symbols shall applications, high; temperature service applications, low; tur-
be applied to one end of studs 3⁄8 in. [10 mm] in diameter and bine materials; washers

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SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

One or more of the following supplementary requirements shall be applied only when specified by
the purchaser in the purchase order or contract. The specified supplementary requirements shall be
completed prior to shipment of the product.

S50. Product Marking graduated in 0.001 in. [0.03 mm] increments, or on a ground
S50.1 Grade and manufacturer’s identification symbols glass screen or photomicrograph. There shall be no gross
shall be applied to one end of studs and to the heads of bolts of decarburization (clearly defined ferrite grains), and the depth of
all sizes. If the available area is inadequate, the grade symbol partial decarburization (light etching zone) anywhere below the
may be marked on one end and the manufacturer’s identifica- pitch line shall be less than 5 % of the nominal thread height.
tion symbol marked on the other end. S54.3.4 For microhardness measurement, make hardness
tests in accordance with Test Method E384 on unetched
S51. Stress Relieving metallographic sections using either a DPH 136° indenter and
S51.1 A stress relieving operation shall follow straightening a 200-gf load, or a Knoop indenter and a 200-gf load. Take
after heat treatment. The minimum stress relieving temperature measurements at the minor diameter on the thread crest
shall be 100 °F [55 °C] below the tempering temperature. Tests bisector to determine the base metal hardness. On the same or
for mechanical properties shall be performed after stress an adjacent thread, take measurements within 0.003 in. [0.08
relieving. mm] of the flank surface at the pitch line, and 0.003 in. [0.08
mm] below the thread root. These two hardness readings shall
S52. Heat Analysis be equal to or greater than the base metal hardness minus 30
S52.1 An analysis of each remelt ingot shall be made by the DPH or KHN.
steel manufacturer to determine the percentages of those
elements specified in the individual product specification. The S55. Magnetic Particle Examination
chemical analysis thus determined shall conform to the require- S55.1 The wet fluorescent magnetic particle examination
ments of the individual product specification. method shall be applied to 100 % of the lot in accordance with
Practice E1444/E1444M. Acceptance criteria shall be in accor-
S53. Sequential or Continuous Strand Casting dance with S57.
S53.1 When multiple heats of the same chemical compo-
sition range are sequentially strand cast, the heats shall be S56. Liquid Penetrant Examination
separated by an established procedure such that intermix S56.1 The fluorescent liquid penetrant examination method
material shall not be supplied. shall be applied to 100 % of the lot in accordance with Practice
S54. Bolting for Dynamic Service E1417/E1417M. Acceptance criteria shall be in accordance
with S57.
S54.1 Bolting for dynamic service shall be examined for
surface discontinuities and decarburization. S57. Acceptance Criteria
S54.2 Surface Discontinuities:
S54.2.1 The surface discontinuities shall conform to Speci- S57.1 Only indications, which have a dimension greater
fication F788/F788M and the additional limitations in S54.2.2. than 1⁄16 in., shall be considered relevant. A linear indication is
S54.2.2 Thread lap inspection shall be performed in accor- one having a length greater than three times the width. A
dance with Specification F788/F788M Supplementary Re- rounded indication is one of circular or elliptical shape with a
quirement S50. The threads shall have no laps at the root, or on length equal to or less than three times the width. All surfaces
the flanks initiating or extending below the pitch line. examined shall be free of the following:
S54.2.3 Quench cracks of any depth, any length, or in any S57.1.1 Relevant linear indications;
location are not permitted. S57.1.2 Relevant rounded indications greater than 3⁄16 in.;
S54.2.4 Folds at the junction of the head and the shank are and,
not permitted. S57.1.3 Four or more relevant rounded indications in a line
S54.3 Decarburization: separated by 1⁄16 in. or less, edge to edge.
S54.3.1 Decarburization tests shall be conducted as follows,
with the same number of tests as the tension test: S58. Positive Material Identification Examination
S54.3.2 Section the thread area longitudinally through the S58.1 Bolting shall receive Positive Material Identification
axis, and mount and polish the cut face in accordance with to ensure that the purchaser is receiving bolting of the correct
Practice E3. Use either optical or microhardness measurements material grade prior to shipment of the bolting. This examina-
for decarburization. In case of dispute, the microhardness tion is a method to assure that no material grade mix-up has
method shall be used. happened during manufacturing and marking of bolting.
S54.3.3 For optical measurement, etch the metallographic S58.2 Bolting shall receive a Positive Material Identifica-
section in 4 % Nital. Examine the surface of the etched sample tion examination by Guide E1916.
under a microscope at 100× using a measuring eyepiece S58.3 The quantity examined shall be 100 % of the bolting.

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S58.4 All bolting that are not of the correct material grade S62.5 Indications whose amplitude exceeds 20 % FSH and
shall be rejected. those which cause the back reflection signal amplitude to
S58.5 The method of bolting marking after examination decrease to 40 % or less FSH are not acceptable.
shall be agreed upon between the manufacturer and purchaser.
S63. Phosphorus and Sulfur Maximums
S59. Pressure Equipment Directive—Mechanical Testing S63.1 The phosphorus and sulfur content of carbon and low
S59.1 Charpy impact testing shall be done at the lowest alloy steels shall be 0.025 % max.
scheduled operating temperature, but not higher than 20 °C [68 S64. Product Inspection
°F].
S64.1 Sampling for dimensional, thread fit and visual
S59.2 The frequency of impact testing shall be the same as
inspection of product shall be performed in accordance with
that specified in the product specification for the tension test,
ASME B18.18 Category 2.
with three individual Charpy test specimens for each required
tension test. S65. Product Inspection
S59.3 The minimum individual energy for the Charpy S65.1 Sampling for dimensional, thread fit and visual
impact test shall be 20 ft-lb [27 J]. inspection of product shall be performed in accordance with
S59.4 The minimum elongation in the tension test shall be ASME B18.18 Category 3.
measured on a gauge length of five times the diameter of the
test specimen, and shall not be less than 14 %. S66. Marking for Lot Traceability
S59.5 Impact and tension test results shall be included in the S66.1 In addition to the requirements stated in Section 20,
product certification. bolting components (purchaser to designate whether bolts or
nuts or other specific items apply) shall be individually hard
S60. Heat Treat Charts marked with a traceability code that provides full traceability to
S60.1 The supplier shall provide heat treat charts as a part of the lot, with a lot as defined in 3.1.10 for fasteners. The
the order documentation. traceability code shall be defined by the bolting manufacturer
and shall be reported on the certification.
S61. Hardness Testing
S67. Eddy Current Inspection
S61.1 Each piece of bolting shall be hardness tested and
found to meet the requirements of the product specification or S67.1 Eddy current examination shall be applied to 100 % of
this standard, as applicable. A minimum sample consisting of the lot in accordance with a defined practice approved by the
10 % of the pieces in each lot shall be tested using an purchaser. Reject levels for linear indications shall be based on
indentation method in accordance with Test Methods and the alarm response from a surface notch with a maximum depth
Definitions A370 when inch-pound units are specified or to the of 0.012 in. [0.030 mm] in a calibration bar.
applicable track of Test Methods A1058 if SI units are S68. Ultrasonic Inspection
specified. Each piece in the sample shall meet the hardness
requirements. The balance of the lot may be tested using either S68.1 Ultrasonic examination shall be applied to 100 % of
the indentation method per Test Methods and Definitions A370 the lot in accordance with a defined practice approved by the
when inch-pound units are specified or to the applicable track purchaser. Reject levels for linear indications shall be based on
of Test Methods A1058 if SI units are specified or electromag- the alarm response from a surface notch with a maximum depth
netic sorting in accordance with Practice E566. If any piece in of 0.012 in. [0.030 mm] in a calibration bar.
the sample is outside of the specified hardness requirements, S69. Sampling For Hardness Testing
then the lot shall be rejected and either reprocessed and
S69.1 Finished components or blanks from each heat treat-
resampled, or tested 100 % by indentation hardness methods.
ment charge shall be subjected to hardness testing. The number
S62. Ultrasonic Examination of Bolting in Sizes Greater of samples tested shall meet the requirements of Guide F1470,
than 2 in. [50 mm] in Cross Section Table 3, Sample Size B.

S62.1 All bolting with a major cross section greater than 2 in. S70. Maximum Hardness for Carbon and Alloy Steel
[50 mm] shall be subjected to ultrasonic inspection (UT) prior S70.1 The maximum hardness of components shall not
to threading. exceed 32 HRC [302 HBW].
S62.2 Ultrasonic inspection shall be carried out using
L-wave transducers in the radial direction. S71. Passivation of Stainless Steel Bolting
S62.3 Search units shall not exceed 1 in.2 [645 mm2] in area S71.1 Stainless Steel Bolting components shall be passivated
and shall have a nominal frequency of 2 or 21⁄4 MHz. in accordance with Practice A380/A380M or Specification
S62.4 Inspection sensitivity shall be established using a first A967/A967M at the option of the manufacturer or shall be
back reflection set at 80 % of full screen height (FSH). electropolished.

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ANNEXES

(Mandatory Information)

A1. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF NEW MATERIALS

A1.1 New materials may be proposed for inclusion in A1.1.3 The application shall be accompanied by test data as
specifications referencing this Specification of General Re- required by the applicable specification. Test data from a
quirements subject to the following conditions: minimum of three test lots, as defined by the specification, each
A1.1.1 Application for the addition of a new grade to a from a different heat, shall be furnished.
specification shall be made to the chair of the subcommittee A1.1.4 The application shall provide recommendations for
that has jurisdiction over that specification.
all requirements appearing in the applicable specification.
A1.1.2 The application shall be accompanied by a statement
from at least one user indicating that there is a need for the new A1.1.5 The application shall state whether the new grade is
grade to be included in the applicable specification. covered by patent.

A2. CHANGES TO EXISTING GRADES

A2.1 When changes such as chemistry, heat treatment, or


processing, or combinations thereof are proposed for grades in
specifications under the purview of A01.22, it is the purview of
the subcommittee to request additional data/tests. Testing
required may include, but is not limited to, stress rupture,
tensile, impact, and stress relaxation in order to validate that
the changes have not adversely impacted those properties, even
though the testing may not normally be required by the
standard.

A3. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF MATERIALS FROM OTHER A01 OR B02.07 SPECIFICATIONS

A3.1 Wrought materials that are already covered by another A3.1.2 The chemical requirements, the specified mechani-
A01 or B02.07 specification may be proposed for inclusion in cal properties, and the heat treatment requirements of the grade
specifications referencing this specification of general require- being added shall be the same as those for the grade in the A01
ments subject to the following conditions: or B02.07 specification in which the grade is presently covered.
A3.1.1 Application for the addition of a grade that is already A3.1.3 The application shall provide recommendations for
covered in another A01 or B02.07 specification shall be made all requirements appearing in the applicable specification.
to the chair of the subcommittee that has jurisdiction over the A3.1.4 The application shall state whether or not the grade
specification to which the addition is being proposed. is covered by patent.

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard specification since the last issue,
A962/A962M – 17, that may impact the use of this standard specification. (Approved Sept. 1, 2018).

(1) In 8.6, replace “forming” with “upsetting or forging (hot or


cold)”.

Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard specification since the last issue,
A962/A962M – 16b, that may impact the use of this standard specification. (Approved May 1, 2017).

(1) Added Test Methods A1058 for metric testing. Added (2) Added requirements for carburization (Section 14).
Specification A1082/A1082M as a covered specification. (3) Added F606/F606M to Section 2.

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