1.1 This specification covers the requirements for quenched and tempered alloy steel socket-set screws (SSS) in nominal diameters
0.060 through 2 in. having hardnesses 45 to 53 HRC.
1.2 These set screws are intended for compression applications only and are not customarily subjected to embrittlement tests. For tensile applications, consult with the manufacturer for proper alloy and hardness.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. NOTE 1—A complete metric companion to Specification F912 has been developed—F912M; therefore, no metric equivalents are shown in this Specification.
1.4 The hazard statement pertains only to the test method section, Section 11 of this specification. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM F912-11(2017) Referenced Document
ASTM A751 Standard Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology for Chemical Analysis of Steel Products
ASTM E112 Standard Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size
ASTM E3 Standard Practice for Preparation of Metallographic Specimens
ASTM E384 Standard Test Method for Microindentation Hardness of Materials
ASTM F1470 Standard Practice for Fastener Sampling for Specified Mechanical Properties and Performance Inspection*, 2024-01-26 Update
ASTM F2328 Standard Test Method for Determining Decarburization and Carburization in Hardened and Tempered Threaded Steel Bolts, Screws, Studs, and Nuts*, 2022-08-01 Update
ASTM F606/F606M Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, Direct Tension Indicators, and Rivets*, 2021-06-01 Update
ASTM F788 Standard Specification for Surface Discontinuities of Bolts, Screws, Studs, and Rivets, Inch and Metric Series*, 2020-04-01 Update
ASTM F912-11(2017) history
2017ASTM F912-11(2017) Standard Specification for Alloy Steel Socket Set Screws
2011ASTM F912-11 Standard Specification for Alloy Steel Socket Set Screws
2004ASTM F912-04e1 Standard Specification for Alloy Steel Socket Set Screws
2004ASTM F912-04 Standard Specification for Alloy Steel Socket Set Screws
2000ASTM F912-00 Standard Specification for Alloy Steel Socket Set Screws