1. Scope
1.1 This terminology standard provides a compilation of definitions for terminology used for mechanical fasteners.
1.2 Terms in this terminology are organized alphabetically. In Appendix X1 they are listed under fastener characteristic.
1.3 Additional definitions are shown in ANSI/ASME B18.12; IFI Glossary of Terms, IFI-139 and IFI-140; and SAE J412.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) 
The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
A563 Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts
E456 Terminology Relating to Quality and Statistics
F432 Specification for Roof and Rock Bolts and Accessories
F2428 Guide for Selection and Use for Pelvic Ring Circumferential Compression Stabilization Devices (PRCCSD)
ANSI/ASME Standard
B18.12 Glossary of Terms for Mechanical Fasteners
IFI Standards
IFI-140 Carbon and Alloy Steel Wire, Rods, and Bars for Mechanical Fasteners
SAE Standard
SAEJ412 General Characteristics and Heat Treatments of Steels
ISO/IEC Standards
ISO/IEC17025 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories
Index Terms
ASTM Committee F-16 on Fasteners; Mechanical fasteners; Terminology; Terminology--metals/alloys materials/applications;
DOI: 10.1520/F1789-08D
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