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MMA Laboratories

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Lab Code: A2LA93-01
Lab Name: MMA Laboratories
Accrediting Body: American Assoc. for Lab Accreditation
Laboratory Contact:
Mr. Tom J Parsons
15062 Bolsa Chica Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Phone: 714 892 1961
Fax: 714 892 8159
E-Mail:

Chemical Analysis


Chemical Analysis


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


ASTM E1019 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Test Methods for Determination of Carbon, Sulfur, Nitrogen, and Oxygen in Steel and Iron, Nickel and Cobalt Alloys

Optical emission spectrochemical analysis


ASTM E1251 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Test Method for Optical Emission Spectrometric Analysis of Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys by the Argon Atmosphere, Point-to-Plane, Unipolar Self-Initiating Capacitor Discharge

ASTM E415 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Method for Optical Emission Vacuum Spectrometric Analysis of Carbon and Low-Alloy Steel

Solution chemical analysis


ASTM E1019 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Test Methods for Determination of Carbon, Sulfur, Nitrogen, and Oxygen in Steel and Iron, Nickel and Cobalt Alloys

ASTM E34 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Aluminum and Aluminum Base Alloys

ASTM E478 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper Alloys

ASTM E53 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper

ASTM E663 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Standard Practice for Flame Atomic Absorption Analysis

Mechanical and Physical Testing and Inspection


Adhesion


Adhesion of metallic coatings on fasteners


ASTM B571 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Standard Test Methods for Adhesion of Metallic Coatings

Aerospace Nut Test


Reusability test of self-locking internally threaded fasteners


MIL-STD-1312-31 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Fastener Test Methods, Method 31, Torque

Torque-out test


MIL-STD-1312-31 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Fastener Test Methods, Method 31, Torque

Wrench torque test of externally wrenched nuts of spline and hexagon and double hexagon (12 point) w


MIL-STD-1312-31 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Fastener Test Methods, Method 31, Torque

Coating


Measurement of fastener coating thickness - dimensional change method


MIL-STD-1312-12 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Fastener Test Methods, Method 12, Thickness of Metallic Coatings

Measurement of fastener coating thickness - microscopial method


ASTM B487 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Standard Test Method for Measurement of Metal and Oxide Coating Thickness by Microscopical Examination of a Cross Section

FED TM STD NO. 151 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Federal Test Method Standard, Metals: Test Methods, Method 520.1, Electronic Test for Local Coating Thickness

MIL-STD-1312-12 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Fastener Test Methods, Method 12, Thickness of Metallic Coatings

Measurement of fastener coating thickness - weight of coating


MIL-STD-1312-12 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Fastener Test Methods, Method 12, Thickness of Metallic Coatings

Corrosion


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


ASTM A262 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Standard Practices for Detecting Susceptibility to Interangular Attack in Austenitic Stainless Steels, Sections 22-31, Practice E - Copper-Copper Sulfate-Sulfuric Test

ASTM A380 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Standard Practice for Cleaning, Descaling, and Passivation of Stainless Steel Parts, Equipment, and Systems

Humidity testing of fasteners


MIL-STD-1312-3 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Fastener Test Methods, Method 3, Humidity

MIL-STD-753 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Corrosion-Resistant Steel Parts: Sampling, Inspection and Testing for Surface Passivation, Test Method 101, High Humidity Test

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


ASTM A262 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
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: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
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: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Standard Test Method of Salt Spray (Fog) Testing

FED TM STD NO. 151 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Federal Test Method Standard, Metals: Test Methods, Method 520.1, Electronic Test for Local Coating Thickness

MIL-STD-1312-1 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Fastener Test Methods, Method 1, Salt Spray

Elevated temperature testing


Elevated temperature testing capability


ASTM E21 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Standard Test Methods for Elevated Temperature Tension Tests of Metallic Materials

MIL-STD-1312-18 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Fastener Test Methods, Method 18, Elevated Temperature Tensile Strength

Embrittlement


Hydrogen embrittlement (stress durability) of externally threaded fasteners


MIL-STD-1312-5 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Fastener Test Methods, Method 5, Stress Durability

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


MIL-STD-1312-14 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Fastener Test Methods, Method 14, Stress Durability - Internally Threaded Fasteners

Test for embrittlement of metallic coated externally threaded fasteners


ASTM F519 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Standard Test Method for Mechanical Hydrogen Embrittlement Testing of Plating Processes and Aircraft Maintenance Chemicals

ASTM F606 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
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

ASTM F606M -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, and Rivets (Metric) Section 7: Test for Embrittlement of Metallic Coated Externally Threaded Fasteners

Fatigue


Fatigue of full-size threaded fasteners


MIL-STD-1312-11 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Fastener Test Methods. Method 11, Tension Fatigue

Hardness


Microhardness of fasteners


ASTM E384 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Standard Test Method for Microhardness of Materials

MIL-STD-1312-6 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Fastener Test Methods, Method 6, Hardness

Rockwell hardness of fasteners


ASTM A370 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
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: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Standard Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness and Rockwell Superficial Hardness of Metallic Materials

ASTM F606 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
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: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, and Rivets; Section4.1, Product Hardness

FED TM STD NO. 151 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Federal Test Method Standard, Metals: Test Methods (ASTM E18 is the accepted test method)

MIL-STD-1312-6 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Fastener Test Methods, Method 6, Hardness

Impact


Charpy impact (v-notch) testing


ASTM A370 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Standard Test Method and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products Sections 19 to 28 Charpy Impact Testing

Magnetic permeability


Magnetic Permeability


MIL-I-17214 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Military Specification, Indicator, Permeability; Low-Mu (Go-No Go)

Proof


Cone proof load of internally threaded fasteners (nuts)


ASTM F606 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, and Rivets. Section 4.3: Cone Proof Load Test

ASTM F606M -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, and Rivets (Metric) Section 4.3: Cone Proof Load Test

SAE J122 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Surface Discontinuities on Nuts Section 4.3: Cone Proof Load Test

Proof load of full-size externally threaded fasteners


ASTM A370 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
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: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
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: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
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)

FED TM STD NO. 151 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Federal Test Method Standard, Metals: Test Methods (ASTM A370 is the accepted test method).

SAE J429 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
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: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
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: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
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: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, and Rivets (Metric) Section 4.2: Proof Load Test

FED TM STD NO. 151 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Federal Test Method Standard, Metals: Test Methods (ASTM A370 is the accepted test method)

SAE J995 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Mechanical and Material Requirements for Steel Nuts. Section 5.1: Proof Load Test

Rotational Capacity


Rotational capactiy of full-size threaded fasteners


ASTM A325 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Standard Specification for Structural Bolts, Steel, Heat Treated, 120/105 ksi Minimum Tensile Strength

ASTM A325M -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Standard Specification for High-Strength Bolts for Structural Steel Joints (Metric)

Screw Tests


Clamp load test


SAE J81 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
SAE Standard, Thread Rolling Screws

Drill-drive test


SAE J78 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Steel Self-Drilling Tapping Screws

Drive test


SAE J81 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
SAE Standard, Thread Rolling Screws

Ductility test of thread rolling and self-drilling tapping screws


SAE J78 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
SAE Standard, Steel Self-Drilling Tapping Screws

SAE J81 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
SAE Standard, Thread Rolling Screws

Proof torque test


SAE J81 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Thread Rolling Screws

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


SAE J78 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Steel Self-Drilling Tapping Screws

SAE J81 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Thread Rolling Screws

Shear


Double shear of externally threaded fasteners


ASTM B565 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Method for Shear Testing of Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Rivets and Cold-Heading Wire and Rods

MIL-STD-1312-13 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Fastener Test Methods, Method 13, Double Shear Test

MIL-STD-1312-28 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
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: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
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: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Fastener Test Methods, Method 20, Single Shear

Stress Rupture


Stress rupture of fasteners


ASTM E139 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Standard Practice for Conducting Creep-Rupture, and Stress-Rupture Tests of Metallic Materials

MIL-STD-1312-10 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Fastener Test Methods, Method 10, Stress Rupture

Tensile


Axial tensile strength of full-size threaded fasteners


ASTM A370 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
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: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials

ASTM F606 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
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: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
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

FED TM STD NO. 151 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Federal Test Method Standard, Metals: Test Methods, (ASTM A370 is the accepted test method)

MIL-STD-1312-18 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Fastener Test Methods, Method 18, Elevated Temperature Tensile Strength (Accreditation of the supplementary test method Elevated Temperature Testing Capability is required)

MIL-STD-1312-8 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Fastener Test Methods, Method 8, Tensile Strength

SAE J429 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Mechanical and Material Requirements for Externally Threaded Fasteners. Section 5.4: Axial Tensile Strength

Breaking strength of fullsize eyebolts


MIL-STD-1312-8 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Fastener Test Methods, Method 8, Tensile Strength

Tension testing of machined specimens from externally threaded fasteners


ASTM A370 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
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: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials

ASTM F606 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
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: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
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

FED TM STD NO. 151 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Federal Test Method Standard, Metals: Test Methods (ASTM A370 is the accepted test method)

MIL-STD-1312-8 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Fastener Test Methods, Method 8, Tensile Strength

SAE J429 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
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: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
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: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
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 A370 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Standard Test Method and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products Annex A3 - Steel Fasteners, Section A3.2.1.5: Tension Testing of Full Size Bolts with a Wedge, and Section A3.2.1.6: Wedge Testing of HT Bolts Threaded to Head

ASTM E8 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials

ASTM F606 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
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: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
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

FED TM STD NO. 151 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Federal Test Method Standard, Metals: Test Methods (ASTM A370 is the accepted test method).

MIL-STD-1312-18 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Fastener Test Methods, Method 18, Elevated Temperature Tensile Strength (Accreditation of the supplementary test method Elevated Temperature Testing Capability is required)

MIL-STD-1312-8 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Fastener Test Methods, Method 8, Tensile Strength

SAE J429 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
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: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
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: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
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: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
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

FED TM STD NO. 151 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Federal Test Method Standard, Metals: Test Methods (ASTM A370 is the accepted test method).

MIL-STD-1312-18 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Fastener Test Methods, Method 18, Elevated Temperature Tensile Strength (Accreditation of the supplementary test method Elevated Temperature Testing Capability is required)

MIL-STD-1312-8 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Fastener Test Methods, Method 8, Tensile Strength

Metallography


Metallography


Decarburization and case depth measurement in fasteners


ASTM E1077 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Standard Test Methods for Estimating the Depth of Decarburization of Steel Specimens

ASTM E3 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Standard Practice for Preparation of Metallographic Specimens

ASTM E384 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Standard Test Method for Microhardness of Materials

SAE J121 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Decarburization in Hardened and Tempered Threaded Fasteners

SAE J423 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Methods of Measuring Case Depth

SAE J78 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Steel Self-Drilling Tapping Screws, Appendix: Recommended Technique for Measuring Case Depth

Determination of grain size of fasteners


ASTM E112 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Standard Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size

ASTM E3 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Standard Practice for Preparation of Metallographic Specimens

Macroscopic examination of fasteners by etching


ASTM E3 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Standard Practice for Preparation of Metallographic Specimens

SAE J123 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Surface Discontinuities on Bolts, Screws, and Studs

Microscopic examination of fasteners by etching


ASTM B487 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Standard Test Method for Measurement of Metal and Oxide Coating Thickness by Microscopical Examination of a Cross Section

ASTM E1077 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Standard Test Methods for Estimating the Depth of Decarburization of Steel Specimens

ASTM E112 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Standard Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size

ASTM E3 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Standard Practice for Preparation of Metallographic Specimens

ASTM E407 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Standard Practice for Microetching Metals and Alloys

SAE J121 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Decarburization in Hardened and Tempered Threaded Fasteners

SAE J123 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Surface Discontinuities on Bolts, Screws, and Studs

SAE J423 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Methods of Measuring Case Depth

SAE J78 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Steel Self-Drilling Tapping Screws Appendix, Recommended Technique for Measuring Case Depth

Surface discontinuities of externally threaded fasteners


SAE J123 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Surface Discontinuities on Bolts, Screws, and Studs

Surface discontinuities of internally threaded fasteners (nuts)


SAE J122 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Surface Discontinuities on Nuts

Non Destructive Tests


Non Destructive Tests


Liquid penetrant inspection of fasteners


ASTM E1417 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Standard Practice for Liquid Penetrant Examination

ASTM E165 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Standard Practice for Liquid Penetrant Inspection Method

FED TM STD NO. 151 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Federal Test Method Standard, Metals: Test Methods (ASTM E165 is the accepted test method).

MIL-STD-271 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Requirements for Nondestructive Testing Methods

MIL-STD-6866 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Inspection, Liquid Penetrant

Magnetic particle inspection of fasteners


ASTM E709 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Standard Practice for Magnetic Particle Examination

MIL-STD-1949 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Military Standard, Inspection, Magnetic Particles

MIL-STD-271 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 11/19/1997 Eff. Date: 11/19/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1998
Requirements for Nondestructive Testing Methods