Work Item
ASTM WK76026
New Practice for Standard for the Presentation of Fastener Quality Assurance Data and Information
1. Scope
This Standard Practice provides guidance for reporting the results of relevant conformance information intended to be used to demonstrate compliance of metal fasteners against relevant standards and specifications. Such documents include, but are not limited to Test Reports, Certificates of Conformance, Records of Conformance, and Statements of Compliance.
Keywords
test report; quality report; certificate of conformance; record of conformance; statement of compliance; inspection report; test results; compliance data; quality assurance
Rationale
The format and content of fastener quality assurance documents, such as test reports, certifications, certificates of conformance, and certificates of compliance, can vary widely. This can be a source of confusion and delays when user needs and expectations differ significantly from the content and format that manufacturers and responsible parties provide. Since there is not a standardized approach, it is the intention of the proposed document to provide practices and guidelines that encompass industry accepted practices, as well as related standards. This could facilitate the ease of using reported fastener quality assurance information as a basis for qualifying fastener lots. Furthermore, it is intended that this ASTM Practice could be included in appropriate ASTM F16 standards as a supplement, as those standards come up for revision or reaffirmation.
The title and scope are in draft form and are under development within this ASTM Committee.
Work Item Status
Date Initiated: 02-23-2021
Technical Contact: Sahil Prabhudesai
Item: 001
Ballot: F16.93 (21-01)
Status: Will Reballot Item