ASME B18.12 PDF

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B18.12 covers vocabulary & terminology for mechanical fasteners like bolts, studs, screws, nuts, washers, rivets, pins, sems and similar fasteners.
Standard summary nomenclature terminology currently used define and/or describe mechanical fasteners, related characteristics, manufacturing processes produce products.  utilization terms manufacturers consumers intended reduce eliminate confusion serve sound basis communication. asme b18.12 provides producers, resellers, users fasteners products definitions for: • basic fastener • fastener characteristics head styles • dimensional & size • terms relating manufacture performance material heat treatment • coatings finish • quality assurance including inspection • packaging also clearly defined identification product families grouped type (such internally externally threaded fasteners) fully understand differences screws bolts.  development b18.12, number written based upon language found 230 standards publications astm, asme, ifi, sae. assisted helping customers properly identify accurately specify parts purchase orders avoid prevent delivery wrong item. –  chris b williamson, director quality  fastenal company click printer-friendly version description.