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Herron Testing Laboratories, Inc.

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Lab Code: A2LA100-01
Lab Name: Herron Testing Laboratories, Inc.
Accrediting Body: American Assoc. for Lab Accreditation
Laboratory Contact:
Mr. Wesley R Richardson
5405 East Schaaf Road
Cleveland, OH 44131
Phone: 216 524 1450
Fax: 216 524 1459
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Chemical Analysis


Chemical Analysis


Combustion analysis for carbon, sulfur, oxygen, nitrogen, and hydrogen


ASTM E1019 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Test Methods for Determination of Carbon, Sulfur, Nitrogen, and Oxygen in Steel and Iron, Nickel and Cobalt Alloys

ASTM E353 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Stainless, Heat-Resisting, Maraging, and Other Similar Chromium-Nickel-Iron Alloys; Section 37, Sulfur by the Combustion-Iodate Titration Method

Optical emission spectrochemical analysis


ASTM E1086 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Method for Optical Emission Vacuum Spectrometric Analysis of Stainless Steel by the Point-to-Plane Excitation Technique

ASTM E415 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Method for Optical Emission Vacuum Spectrometric Analysis of Carbon and Low-Alloy Steel

Solution chemical analysis


ASTM E1473 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Nickel, Cobalt and High Temperature Alloys

ASTM E34 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Aluminum and Aluminum Base Alloys

ASTM E350 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Carbon Steel, Low-Alloy Steel, Silicon Electrical Steel, Ingot Iron and Wrought Iron

ASTM E352 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Tool Steels and Other Similar Medium- and High-Alloy Steels

ASTM E353 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Stainless, Heat-Resisting, Maraging, and Other Similar Chromium-Nickel-Iron Alloys

ASTM E354 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of High Temperature, Electrical, Magnetic, and Other Similar Iron, Nickel, and Cobalt Alloys

ASTM E39 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Methods for Chemical Analysis of Nickel

ASTM E478 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper Alloys

ASTM E53 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper

X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectrochemical analysis


ASTM E322 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Method for X-Ray Emission Spectrometric Analysis of Low-Alloy Steels and Cast Irons

ASTM E572 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Method for X-Ray Emission Spectrometric Analysis of Stainless Steel

Dimensional Inspection


Dimensional Inspection


External thread parameters - system 21


ANSI/ASME B1.3M -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Screw Thread Gaging Systems for Dimensional Acceptability - Inch and Metric Screw Threads (UN, UNR, UNJ, M, and MJ)

FED-STD-H28/20A -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Screw Thread Standards for Federal Service, Section 20 Inspection Methods for Acceptability of UN, UNR, UNJ, M, and MJ Screw-Threads

MIL-S-7742 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Screw Threads, Standard, Optimum Selected Series: General Specification for

External thread parameters - system 22


ANSI/ASME B1.3M -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Screw Thread Gaging Systems for Dimensional Acceptability - Inch and Metric Screw Threads (UN, UNR, UNJ, M, and MJ)

FED-STD-H28/20A -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Screw Thread Standards for Federal Service, Section 20 Inspection Methods for Acceptability of UN, UNR, UNJ, M, and MJ Screw-Threads

MIL-S-7742 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Screw Threads, Standard, Optimum Selected Series: General Specification for

MIL-S-8879 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Screw Thread, Controlled Radius Root with Increased Minor Diameter; General Specification for

External thread parameters - system 23


ANSI/ASME B1.3M -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Screw Thread Gaging Systems for Dimensional Acceptability - Inch and Metric Screw Threads (UN, UNR, UNJ, M, and MJ)

FED-STD-H28/20A -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Screw Thread Standards for Federal Service, Section 20 Inspection Methods for Acceptability of UN, UNR, UNJ, M, and MJ Screw-Threads

MIL-S-7742 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Screw Threads, Standard, Optimum Selected Series: General Specification for

MIL-S-8879 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Screw Thread, Controlled Radius Root with Increased Minor Diameter; General Specification for

Dimensions of fasteners - gaging for slotted nuts


ANSI/ASME B18.2.2 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Square and Hex Nuts (Inch Series)

Dimensions of general purpose fasteners and high-volume machine assembly fasteners


ANSI B18.2.1 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Square and Hex Bolts and Screws - Inch Series

MIL-STD-120 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Gage Inspection

Dimensions of fasteners - hexagon and double hexagon (12 point) and spline sockets


ANSI/ASME B18.3 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Socket Cap, Shoulder and Set Screws (Inch Series)

ANSI/ASME B18.3.1M -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Socket Head Cap Screws (Metric Series)

Internal thread parameters - system 21


ANSI/ASME B1.3M -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Screw Thread Gaging Systems for Dimensional Acceptability - Inch and Metric Screw Threads (UN, UNR, UNJ, M, and MJ)

FED-STD-H28/20A -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Screw Thread Standards for Federal Service, Section 20 Inspection Methods for Acceptability of UN, UNR, UNJ, M, and MJ Screw-Threads

MIL-S-7742 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Screw Threads, Standard, Optimum Selected Series: General Specification for

Internal thread parameters - system 22


ANSI/ASME B1.3M -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Screw Thread Gaging Systems for Dimensional Acceptability - Inch and Metric Screw Threads (UN, UNR, UNJ, M, and MJ)

FED-STD-H28/20A -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Screw Thread Standards for Federal Service, Section 20 Inspection Methods for Acceptability of UN, UNR, UNJ, M, and MJ Screw-Threads

MIL-S-7742 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Screw Threads, Standard, Optimum Selected Series: General Specification for

MIL-S-8879 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Screw Thread, Controlled Radius Root with Increased Minor Diameter; General Specification for

Internal thread parameters - system 23


ANSI/ASME B1.3M -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Screw Thread Gaging Systems for Dimensional Acceptability - Inch and Metric Screw Threads (UN, UNR, UNJ, M, and MJ)

FED-STD-H28/20A -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Screw Thread Standards for Federal Service, Section 20 Inspection Methods for Acceptability of UN, UNR, UNJ, M, and MJ Screw-Threads

MIL-S-7742 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Screw Threads, Standard, Optimum Selected Series: General Specification for

MIL-S-8879 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Screw Thread, Controlled Radius Root with Increased Minor Diameter; General Specification for

Dimensions of fasteners - straightness


ANSI/ASME B18.2.1 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Square and Hex Bolts and Screws - Inch Series

ANSI/ASME B18.2.3.1M -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Metric Hex Cap Screws

Mechanical and Physical Testing and Inspection


Coating


Measurement of fastener coating thickness - microscopial method


ASTM B487 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Standard Test Method for Measurement of Metal and Oxide Coating Thickness by Microscopical Examination of a Cross Section

MIL-STD-1312-12 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Fastener Test Methods, Method 12, Thickness of Metallic Coatings

Corrosion


CASS test (copper accelerated acetic acid-salt spray test)


ASTM B368 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Standard Test Method for Copper-Accelerated Acetic Acid-Salt Spray (Fog) Testing (CASS Test)

Copper sulfate test - test for free iron on the surface of fasteners


ASTM A262 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Standard Practices for Detecting Susceptibility to Interangular Attack in Austenitic Stainless Steels, Sections 22-31, Practice E - Copper-Copper Sulfate-Sulfuric Test

Humidity testing of fasteners


ASTM D2247 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Standard Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings in 100% Relative Humidity

MIL-STD-1312-3 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Fastener Test Methods, Method 3, Humidity

Nitric acid test for susceptibility to intergranular attack in austenitic stainless steels


ASTM A262 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Standard Practices for Detecting Susceptibility to Intergranular Attack in Austenitic Stainless Steels, Sections 15 to 21, Practice C - Nitric Acid Test for Detecting Susceptibility to intergranular Attack in Austenitic Stainless Steels

Oxalic acid etch test for classification of etch structures of austenitic stainless steel


ASTM A262 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Detecting Susceptibility to Intergranular Attack in Austenitic Stainless Steels, Sections 3 to 7, Practice A - Oxalic Acid Etch Test for Classification of Etch Structures of Austenitic Stainless Steel

Salt spray testing of fasteners


ASTM B117 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Standard Test Method of Salt Spray (Fog) Testing

MIL-STD-1312-1 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Fastener Test Methods, Method 1, Salt Spray

Stress corrosion of fasteners


MIL-STD-1312-9 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Fastener Test Methods, Method 9, Stress Corrosion

Embrittlement


Hydrogen embrittlement (stress durability) of externally threaded fasteners


MIL-STD-1312-5 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Fastener Test Methods, Method 5, Stress Durability

Hydrogen embrittlement (stress durability) of internally threaded fasteners (nuts)


MIL-STD-1312-14 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Fastener Test Methods, Method 14, Stress Durability - Internally Threaded Fasteners

Test for embrittlement of metallic coated externally threaded fasteners


ASTM F606 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, and Rivets. Section 7: Test for Embrittlement of Metallic Coated Externally Threaded Fasteners

MIL-STD-1312-5 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Fastener Test Methods, Method 5, Stress Durability

Hardness


Brinell hardness of fasteners


ASTM A370 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Standard Test Method and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products Section 16. Brinell Test

ASTM E10 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Standard Test Method for Brinell Hardness of Metallic Materials

ASTM F606 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners; Section 4.1, Product Hardness

Microhardness of fasteners


ASTM E384 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Standard Test Method for Microhardness of Materials

MIL-STD-1312-6 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Fastener Test Methods, Method 6, Hardness

Rockwell hardness of fasteners


ASTM A370 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Standard Test Method and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products Section 18. Rockwell Test (ASTM E18 is referenced for detailed requirements)

ASTM E18 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Standard Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness and Rockwell Superficial Hardness of Metallic Materials

ASTM F606 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, and Rivets; Sections 4.1, Product Hardness

ASTM F606M -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, and Rivets; Section4.1, Product Hardness

MIL-STD-1312-6 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Fastener Test Methods, Method 6, Hardness

Vickers hardness - test forces from 9.807 to 1176 N (1 to 120 kgf)


ASTM E384 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Standard Test Method for Microhardness of Materials

ASTM E92 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Standard Test Method for Vickers Hardness of Metallic Materials

Impact


Charpy impact (v-notch) testing


ASTM A370 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Standard Test Method and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products Sections 19 to 28 Charpy Impact Testing

ASTM E23 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Standard Test Methods for Notched Bar Impact Testing of Metallic Materials

Proof


Cone proof load of internally threaded fasteners (nuts)


ASTM F606 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, and Rivets. Section 4.3: Cone Proof Load Test

Proof load of full-size externally threaded fasteners


ASTM A370 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Standard Test Method and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products Annex A3 - Steel Fasteners, Sections A3.2.1.1 through A3.2.1.3 : Proof Load

ASTM F606 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, and Rivets. Sections 3.2.1 through 3.2.3: Proof Load (Length Measurement)

ASTM F606M -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, and Rivets (Metric) Sections 3.2.1 through 3.2.3: Proof Load (Length Measurement)

SAE J429 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Mechanical and Material Requirements for Externally Threaded Fasteners. Section 5.3: Proof Load (Length Measurement)

Proof load of internally threaded fasteners (nuts)


ASTM A370 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Standard Test Method and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products. Annex A3 - Steel Fasteners, Section A3.5.1: Proof Load

ASTM F606 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, and Rivets. Section 4.2: Proof Load Test

ASTM F606M -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, and Rivets (Metric) Section 4.2: Proof Load Test

Screw Tests


Drill-drive test


SAE J78 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Steel Self-Drilling Tapping Screws

Torsional strength test of thread rolling and self-drilling tapping screws


ASTM F738M -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Metric Bolts, Screws, and Studs

Shear


Double shear of externally threaded fasteners


MIL-STD-1312-13 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Fastener Test Methods, Method 13, Double Shear Test

MIL-STD-1312-28 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Fastener Test Methods, Method 28, Elevated Temperature Double Shear (Accreditation of the Supplementary Test Method Elevated Temperature Testing Capability is Required.)

Single shear of externally threaded fasteners


ASTM F606 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, and Rivets Section 3.8: Single Shear Test (Note: Primarily used for testing ASTM Specification A394 tower bolts)

MIL-STD-1312-20 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Fastener Test Methods, Method 20, Single Shear

Stress Rupture


Stress rupture of fasteners


ASTM E139 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Standard Practice for Conducting Creep-Rupture, and Stress-Rupture Tests of Metallic Materials

MIL-STD-1312-10 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Fastener Test Methods, Method 10, Stress Rupture

Tensile


Axial tensile strength of full-size threaded fasteners


ASTM A370 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Standard Test Method and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products Annex A3 - Steel Fasteners, Section A3.2.1.4: Axial Tension Testing of Full Size Bolts

ASTM E8 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials

ASTM F606 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, and Rivets. Sections 3.4.1 through 3.4.3: Axial Tension Testing of Full Size Products

ASTM F606M -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers and Rivets (Metric) Sections 3.4.1 through 3.4.3: Axial Tension Testing of Full Size Products

MIL-STD-1312-18 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Fastener Test Methods, Method 18, Elevated Temperature Tensile Strength (Accreditation of the supplementary test method Elevated Temperature Testing Capability is required)

SAE J429 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Mechanical and Material Requirements for Externally Threaded Fasteners. Section 5.4: Axial Tensile Strength

Tension testing of machined specimens from externally threaded fasteners


ASTM A370 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Standard Test Method and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products Annex A3 - Steel Fasteners, Section A3.2.1.7: Tension Testing of Bolts Machined to Round Test Specimens

ASTM E8 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials

ASTM F606 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, and Rivets. Section 3.6: Tension Testing of Machined Test Specimens

ASTM F606M -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, and Rivets (Metric) Section 3.6: Tension Testing of Machined Test Specimens

MIL-STD-1312-8 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Fastener Test Methods, Method 8, Tensile Strength

SAE J429 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Mechanical and Material Requirements for Externally Threaded Fasteners. Section 5.6: Testing of Machined Test Specimens

Total extension at fracture of externally threaded fasteners


ASTM F606 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, and Rivets. Section 3.7: Total Extension at Fracture Test

ASTM F606M -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, and Rivets (Metric) Section 3.7: Total Extension at Fracture Test

Wedge tensile strength of full-size threaded fasteners


ASTM E8 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials

ASTM F606 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, and Rivets. Sections 3.5: Wedge Tension Testing of Full Size Bolts

ASTM F606M -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, and Rivets (Metric) Section 3.5: Wedge Tension Testing of Full Size Products

MIL-STD-1312-18 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Fastener Test Methods, Method 18, Elevated Temperature Tensile Strength (Accreditation of the supplementary test method Elevated Temperature Testing Capability is required)

SAE J429 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Mechanical and Material Requirements for Externally Threaded Fasteners. Section 5.5: Wedge Tensile Strength

Yield strength of full-size externally threaded fasteners


ASTM A370 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Standard Test Method and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products Annex A3 - Steel Fasteners, Section A3.2.1.3(a): (Proof Load) Method 2, Yield Strength

ASTM F606 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, and Rivets. Section 3.2.4 (Proof Load) Method 2, Yield Strength

ASTM F606M -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, and Rivets (Metric) Section 3.2.4: (Proof Load) Method 2, Yield Strength

MIL-STD-1312-18 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Fastener Test Methods, Method 18, Elevated Temperature Tensile Strength (Accreditation of the supplementary test method Elevated Temperature Testing Capability is required)

Torque-tension


Locking Torque


MIL-STD-1312-31 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Fastener Test Methods, Method 31, Torque

Recess strength test in both the installation and removal directions


MIL-STD-1312-25 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Fastener Test Methods, Method 25, Driving Recess Torque Quality Conformance Test

Torque-tension of full-size threaded fasteners


MIL-STD-1312-15 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Fastener Test Methods, Method 15, Torque - Tension

Metallography


Metallography


Decarburization and case depth measurement in fasteners


ASTM A574 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Standard Specification for Alloy Steel Socket-Head Cap Screws

ASTM E384 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Standard Test Method for Microhardness of Materials

SAE J121 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Decarburization in Hardened and Tempered Threaded Fasteners

SAE J423 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Methods of Measuring Case Depth

Determination of grain size of fasteners


ASTM E112 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Standard Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size

Macroscopic examination of fasteners by etching


ASTM E340 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Standard Test Method for Macroetching Metals and Alloys

ASTM E381 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Standard Method of Macroetch Testing Steel Bars, Billets, Blooms, and Forgings

Microscopic examination of fasteners by etching


ASTM E3 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Standard Practice for Preparation of Metallographic Specimens

MIL-STD-1312-12 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Fastener Test Methods, Method 12, Thickness of Metallic Coatings

Surface discontinuities of externally threaded fasteners


ASTM F788 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Standard Specifications for Surface Discontinuities of Bolts, Screws, and Studs, Inch Series

SAE J1061 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Surface Discontinuities on General Application Bolts, Screws, and Studs

SAE J123 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Surface Discontinuities on Bolts, Screws, and Studs

Surface discontinuities of internally threaded fasteners (nuts)


ASTM F812 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Standard Specification for Surface Discontinuities of Nuts, Inch Series

SAE J122 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/06/1997 Eff. Date: 10/06/1997 Exp. Date: 09/30/1998
Surface Discontinuities on Nuts