Significance and Use
Sampling shall be selected in a random manner, ensuring that any unit in the lot has an equal chance of being chosen. Sampling should not be localized by selections being taken from the top of a container or from only one container of multicontainer lots.
The purchaser should be aware of the supplier's quality assurance system. This can be accomplished by auditing the supplier's quality system, if qualified auditors are available, or by third-party assessment certification, such as provided by ISO/TS 16949, or ISO 9001.
1. Scope
1.1 This practice provides sampling methods for determining how many fasteners to include in a random sample in order to determine the acceptability or disposition of a given lot of fasteners.
1.2 This practice is for mechanical properties, physical properties, performance properties, coating requirements, and other quality requirements specified in the standards of ASTM Committee F16. Dimensional and thread criteria sampling plans are the responsibility of ASME Committees B18.1 and B18.18.2M-B18.18.6M.
1.3 This practice provides for two sampling plans: one designated the “detection process,” as described in Terminology F 1789, and one designated the “prevention process,” as described in Terminology F 1789.
1.4 This practice is intended to be used as either a Final Inspection Plan for manufacturers, or as a Receiving Inspection Plan for purchasers/users. It is not valid for third-party qualification testing.
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
F2688 Guide for System-Based, Customer-Centered Quality Plan for Manufacturers
ASME Standards
ASMEB18.18.6M Quality Assurance Plan for Fasteners Produced in Third Party Accreditation System
ASQ Standards
ASQQ9001 Quality Management Systems
ISO Standards
ISO/TS16949 Quality management systems--Particular requirements for the application of ISO 9001: 2000 for automotive production and relevant service part organizations.
Index Terms
detection systems; fasteners; inspection for mechanical properties; performance requirements; prevention systems; quality requirements; sampling plans; selection and size; statistical process control; Fasteners (metal); In-process inspection; Inspection; Mechanical properties; Performance--metals/alloys materials/applications; Sampling;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 19.060 (Mechanical testing)
DOI: 10.1520/F1470-09
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