ASME

818.6.2
SQUARE HEAD AND SLOTTED HEADLESS SET
1998 SETSCREWS SCREWS

IFI NOTES:

1. ASME 818.6.2 Is a standard developed through the procedures of

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers. 818.6.2;s under
the jurisdiction of ASME Standards Committee 818 and Is the di-
rect responsibility of its Subcommittee 6.

2. The latest edition of ASME 818.6.2 was published in 1998. Previ-

ously this document had been Issued in 1972 and subsequently
reaffirmed without technical change thru 1993. In 1993 work was
initiated to revise this standard which was finally completed in 1998.

3. ASME 818.6.2, in addition to square head and slotted headless set

screws, also includes standards for slotted cap screws. These stan-
dards are presented in Section C of this book, p ages C-84 thru c-
92.

4. The standard for socket set screws is given in Section G of this

book, page G-26.

5. In presenting this reprint of ASME 818.6.2, a few minor editorial

changes have been made to convenience the reader. None affects
technical content.

6. ASME 818.6.2-1998 is reprinted with the permission of its publisher,

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Three Park A venue,
New York, NY 10016-5990, U.S.A.

1. Introductory Notes 1.3 Square Head Set Screws

1.1 Scope The square head set screw has threads

1.1 .1 This standard covers the complete gen-
eral and dimensional data for square head and
slotted headless se t screws recognized as
wAmerican National Standard. M
1.1.2 The inclusion of dimensional data in this
standard is not intended to imply that all of the
products descri bed are stock prod uction sizes.
Consumers should consult with suppliers con-
cerning the availability of products.
1.2 Slotted Head Cap Screws
(Refer to page ~ . )
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extending close to the head at one end and a
point designed to bear against a mating part at
the opposite end. The head shall have a rounded
top surface, and four flat sides with an underhead
construction which may be flat , conica l, or
rounded into a relief in the screw shank. Di-
mensions are given in Table 1.
1.4 Slotted Headless Set Screws
Th e slotted headl ess set screw has
threads extending over the entire length with a
poi nt designed to bear against a mating part at
one end and a slot for driving at the opposite
end. Dimensions are given in Table 2.

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Optional Head Constructions

Table 1 Dimensions of Square Head Set Screws (Contirued next page)

F G H K S U W
Nom inal Size Neck
Wdth Wldth Neck Neck
0' Head Relief Head
Acro ss Across Relief Relief
Bask: Screw Heig ht Fillet Rad ius
Flats Comers . Diameter Width
Diameter Radius

M" Min M" Min M" MI" M" MI" Mu MI" Min

No. 10 0.1900 0 .188 0.180 0265 0.247 0.148 0.134 0.145 0.140 0.027 0.083 0.48
114 0.2500 0.250 0.241 0.354 0.331 0.196 0.178 0.185 0.170 0.032 0.100 0.62
5/16 0.3125 0.312 0.302 0.442 0.415 0.245 0224 0.240 0.225 0.036 0.111 0.78
318 0.3750 0.375 0.362 0.530 0.497 0.193 0.270 0.294 0.279 0.04 1 0.125 0.94
7116 0.4375 0.438 0.423 0.619 0.581 0.341 0.315 0.345 0.330 0.046 0.143 1.09
1n 0.5000 0.500 0.484 0.707 0.665 0.389 0.361 0.400 0.385 0.050 0.154 1.25

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9/16 0.5825 0.562 0.545 0.795 0.748 0.437 0.407 0.454 0.439 0.054 0.167 1.41
518 0.6250 0.625 0.606 0.884 0.833 0.485 0.452 0.507 0.492 0.059 0 .182 1.56
Y4 0.7500 0.750 0.729 1.060 1.001 0.582 0.544 0 .620 0.605 0.065 0.200 1.88
718 0.8750 0.875 0.852 1.237 1.170 0.678 0 .635 0.731 0.716 0.072 0.222 2.19
1 1.0000 1.000 0.974 1.414 1.337 0.774 0 .726 0.838 0.823 0.081 0.250 2.50
1· 118 1.1250 1.125 1.096 1.591 1.505 0.870 0.817 0.939 0.914 0.092 0.283 2.81
1-1 /4 1.2500 1250 1.219 1.768 1.674 a.... 0.908 1.064 1.039 0.092 0.283 3.12
1.Ji8 1.3750 1.375 1.342 1.945 1.843 1.063 1.000 1.159 1.134 0.109 0.333 3.44
1·112 1.5000 1.500 1.464 2.121 2.010 1.159 1.091 1.284 1.259 0.109 0.333 3.75
See Notes " 3 2
NOTES: (3 and 4 are on next page)
(1) Where specifying nominal size in decimals, zeros preceding the decimal and in the fourth decimal place shall be omitted.
(2) For additional requirements, see Introductory Notes and General Data for Square Head Set Screws, page J-l .

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Slight fillel permissible - -- ,

--L
a,

permissible
Flat Point Dog Point Half-Dog Point

- L -L---+i -L--~

116 deg
Slight flat ±Sdeg
or rounding
permissible Slight flat or rounding
permissible See Note (5)
Cup Point Cone Point

Table 1 Dimensions of Square Head Set Screws (Contil1Jed from previous page)
c p Q
I Q, R Y

Nominal Size Cup and Flat Dog and Half Dog Point Length 0.,1 Cone Point Angle
Point Point 90· :t2" for Th ese
"
Basic Screw Diameters Diameters Dog Half Dog
Point
Radiu s Nomlnclll Lengths
DIameter or Longer;
+0.031 l1S· :I:2· for
Mu MI" Ma>< Min Mu MI" Mu Min
- 0.000 Shorter Screws
No, 10 0.1900 0.102 0.088 0.127 0.120 0.095 0.085 0.050 0.040 0.142 '/4

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1/, 0.2500 0.132 0.118 0.156 0.149 0.130 0.120 0.068 0.058 0.188 5116
5{16 0.3125 0.172 0.156 0.203 0.195 0.161 0.151 0.083 0.073 0.234 318
3/8 0.3750 0.212 0.194 0.250 0.241 0.193 0.183 0.099 0.069 0.281 7/16
7/16 004375 0252 0.232 0 .297 0.287 0.224 0214 0.114 0.104 0.328 ,a
'/2 0.5000 0.291 0.270 0.344 0.334 0.255 0.245 0 .130 0.120 0.375 9/16
9(16 0.5625 0.332 0.309 0.391 0.379 0.287 0.275 0.146 0.134 0.422 5i9
5i9 0.6250 0.371 0.347 0 .469 0.456 0.321 0.305 0.164 0.148 0.469 3/,
3/4

,
7/8
0.7500
0.8750
0.450
0.530
0.425
0.502
0.562
0.656
0.549
0.642
0.383
0.446
0.367
0.430
0.196
0.227
0.180
0.211
0.562
0.656 ,
7/8

1.0000 0.609 0.579 0.750 0.734 0.510 0.490 0.260 0.240 0.750 1-118
1·1/8 1.1250 0.689 0.655 0 .844 0.826 0.572 0.552 0.291 0.27 1 0.844 1·114
1·114 1.2500 0.767 0.733 0.938 0.920 0.635 0.615 0.323 0.303 0.938 1·112
'·318 1.3750 0.848 0.808 1.031 1.011 0.698 0.678 0.354 0.334 1.031 '·518
1·112 1.5000 0.926 0.886 1.125 1.105 0.760 0.365 1.125
See Notes 1, 3 , 0.740 0.385 '-314
5
NOTES: (1 and 2 are on prevIous page.)
(3) Point angle X shall be 45· plus 5· , minus 0·, for screws of nominal lengths equal to or longer than those listed in Column Y, and
30· minimum for screws of shorter nominal lengths.
(4) The extent of rounding or flat at apex of cone point shall not exceed an amount equivalent to 10 percent of the basic screw
diameter.

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1.5 Referenced Standards from-bar nonferrous screws, the maximum limit

(Refer to the complete specification, see
page N-38.)
1.6 Terminology
For definitions of terms relati ng to fas-
teners or component features thereof used in
this standard, refer to ASME B1 8. 12, page N-1.
1.7 Dimensions
A ll dimensions in this standard are given
in inches, unless otherwise stated.
Symbols and terms specifying character-
istics are defined in ASM E Y 14.SM.
1.8 Options
Options, w here specified, shall be at the
discretion of the manufacture r, un less otherwise
ag reed upon by the manufacturer and the pur-
chaser.
2. General Data for Slotted Head Cap
Screws
(Refer to page C-<!4 .)
may conform to commercial tolerances of the
bar stock materia l. No transverse sect ion
through the head heig ht shall be less than the
specified minimum width across flats.
3.1.3 Head True Position. The axis ofthe head
shall be located at true position with in a toler-
ance zone havi ng a diameter equal to 6% of the
specified maxi mum width across flats of the
head , relative to the axis of the screw shank,
regardless of feature size. The datum shall be
determined over a length from the head equal
to the basic screw diameter.
3.2 Length
3.2 .1 Measure ment. The length of sq uare
head set screws shall be measured, parallel to
the axis of screw, from the intersection of the
side of the head with the undersurface to the
extreme point.
3.2.2 Length Tolerance. The length tolerance
for square head set screws shall be as tabu-
lated below:
10 (0.190) thr u 314 (0.750) thru
Nom Screw Size
5/8 (0.625) 1-1/2 (1.500)
Nom Screw Length Tolerance on l ength

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Up 10 1 in., il'd. - 0.03 -0.06
Over 1 10 2 in .• incl. - 0.06 -0. 12
Over 2 in. - 0.09 - 0.18
3. General Data for Square Head Set
Screws
3.3 Threads
3.1 Heads
3.3.1 Thread Series and Class. The threads
3.1 .1 Head Height. The head height specified on square head set screws shall be Unified Inch
in the dimensional table is measured , parallel to coarse, fine, or 8 thread series, Class 2A, in ac-
the axis of screw, from the top of the head to the cordance with ASM E B1.1. For threads with
intersection of the side of the head with the ad ditive fin ish, the size limits of Class 2A apply
undersurface. before coating, and the thread after coating is
subject to acceptance using a basic Class 3A
3.1 .2 Width Across Flats. The maximum width size GO thread gage and a Class 2A thread gage
across flats shall not be exceeded. On milled- for either minimum material or NOT GO.

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1998 SET SCREWS SCREWS

,SIi"gh' fillet permissible - - - - ,

L L--_ L ---:-:~
a,

I See Note (2)

Flat Point Dog Point Half-Dog Point

L !+--L--~ L--~

"
or rounding
permissible Slight flat Slight flat or rounding
permissible permissible See Note (4)
Cup Point Oval Point Cone Point

Table 2 Dimensions of Slotted Headless Set Screws

, J T C P Q Q, R V
Nominal Size Cone Point Ang le

"
Crown
Radius
SIoI
Width
SIoI
Depth
Cup and fla t
Point
Dog Point
Point Leng th
"','
Point
90· :t:20 for These
Basic Screw Diameters Nominal Lengths
Diameters Dog Half Dog Radiu s
Diameter or Longer;
118· :t2" for
Basic Mox Min Mox M'" Mox M'" Mox M'" Mox M'" Mox Min Basic Shorter Screws
No.a 0.0600 0.060 0.014 0.010 0.020 0.Q16 0.033 0.027 0.040 0.037 0.032 0.028 0.017 0.013 0.045 '104
1 0.0730 0.073 0.016 0.012 0.020 0.016 0.040 0.033 0.049 0.045 0.040 0.036 0.021 0.017 0.055 3132
2 0.0860 0.086 0.018 0.01 4 0.025 0.019 0.047 0.039 0.057 0.053 0.046 0.042 0.024 0.020 0.064 7104
3 0.0990 0.099 0.020 0.Q16 0.028 0.022 0.054 0.045 0.066 0.062 0.052 0 .048 0.027 0.023 0.074 1/8
4 0.1120 0.112 0.024 0.Q18 0.031 0.025 0.061 0.051 0.075 0.070 0.058 0.054 0.030 0.026 0.084 5132
5 0.1250 0.125 0.026 0.020 0.036 0.026 0.067 0.057 0.083 0.078 0.063 0.057 0.033 0.027 0.094 3116

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6 0.1380 0.138 0.028 0.022 0.040 0.030 0.074 0.064 0.092 0.087 0.073 0.067 0.038 0.032 0 .104 3116
8 0.1640 0.164 0.032 0.026 0.046 0.036 0.087 0.076 0.109 0.103 0.083 0.077 0.043 0.037 0.123 114
10 0.1900 0.190 0.035 0.029 0.053 0.043 0.102 0.088 0.127 0.120 0.095 0.085 0.050 0.040 0. 142 114
12 0.2160 0216 0.042 0.035 0.061 0.051 0.11 5 0.101 0.144 0.137 0.11 5 0.105 0.060 0.050 0.162 5116
114 0.2500 0250 0.049 0.041 0.068 0.058 0.132 0.11 8 0.156 0.149 0.130 0.120 0.068 0.058 0.188 5116
5116 0.3125 0.312 0.055 0.047 0.083 0.073 0.172 0.156 0 .203 0.195 0.161 0.151 0.083 0.073 0.234 3/8
3f8 0.3750 0.375 0.068 0.060 0.099 0.089 0.212 0.194 0.250 0.241 0.193 0.183 0.099 0.089 0.281 7116
7116 0.4375 0.438 0.076 0.068 0.11 4 0.104 0.252 0232 0297 0.287 0.224 0.214 0.114 0.104 0 .328 1n
1(2 0.5000 0.500 0.086 0.076 0.130 0.120 0.291 0.270 0.344 0.334 0.255 0.245 0.130 0.120 0.375 9116
9(16 0.5625 0.562 0.096 0 .086 0.146 0.136 0.332 0.309 0.391 0.379 0.287 0.275 0.146 0.134 0.422 518
518 0.6250 0.625 0.107 0.097 0.161 0.151 0.371 0.347 0.469 0.456 0.321 0.305 0.164 0.148 0.469 314
3(4 0.7500 0.750 0.134 0.124 0.193 0.183 0.450 0.425 0.562 0.549 0.383 0.367 0.196 0.180 0.562 7/8
See Notes 1, 5 2 3 2 4
NOTES;
( 1) Where specifying nominal size in decimals. zeros preceding the decimal and In the fourth decimal place shall be omitted.
(2) Tolerance on radius for nominal sizes up to and including 5 (0. 125 in.) shall be plus 0 .015 in. and minus 0.000, and for larger sizes. plus 0 .031
in. and minus 0 .000. Slotted ends on SCfews may be flat at option of manufacturer.
(3) Point angle X shall be 45" plus 5", minus 0". for screws of nominal lengths equal to or longer than those listed in Column Y. and 30" minimum
for screws of shorter nominal lengths.
(4) The extent of rounding or flat at apex of cone point shall not exceed an amount equivalent to 10 percent of the basic screw diameter.
(5) For additional requirements, see Introductory Notes and General Data for Slotted Headless Set Screws, page J-1 .

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3.3.2 Thread Gaging. Unless otherwise speci-
fied , dimensional acceptability of screw threads
shall be determined based on System 21, ASM E
BUM .
3.4 Length of Thread
Square head set screws shall have com-
plete (full form) threads extending over that por-
tion of the screw length which is not affected by
the point. For the respective constructions,
threads shall extend into the neck relief, to the
conical underside of head. arlo within one thread
(as measured with a thread ring gage) from the
flat underside of the head. Threads through an-
gular or crowned portions of points shall have
fully formed roots with partial crests.
Inasmuch as standa rd thread gages pro-
vide only for lengths of engagement up to 1-1/2
times the basic screw diameter, changes in pitch
diameter of either or both the external and inter·
nal thread may be required for applications in·
volving longer· lengths of engagement.
3.5 Points
3.5.1 Point Types. Unless otherwise specified,
square head set screws sha ll be supplied with
cup points . Cup points as furnished by some
manufacturers may be externally or internally
knurl ed . Where so specified by purchaser,
I
screws shall have cone , dog, half-<log, flat or
oval points conforming with speCifications in
Table 1.
3.5.2 Point Angles. The external point angles
specified shall apply only to the portions of the
point that lie below the thread root diameter, as
angles within the thread profile may vary due to
manufacturing processes .
3.5.3 Dog Points. Dog points are not supplied
on screws where the length of usable (effective)
thread is less than the basic screw diameter.
Half·dog points should be specified for such
screw lengths.
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3.5.3.1 Point True Position. The axis of the
dog of half-<log points shall be at true position
with respect to the axis of the thread within a
tolerance zone having a diameter of 0.010 in.
for sizes up to and including 3/4 (0.750) in. and
a diameter of 0.020 in. for larger sizes, regard·
less of feature size.
3.6 Material
Unless otherwise specified by the pur·
chaser, square head set screws shall be made
from case hardened steel or through hardened
steel as follows, at the option of the supplier:
3.6.1 Case Hardened Steel. Unless otherwise
specified, case hardened steel square head set
screws shall be low carbon steel , case hardened
to 83 HR1 5N minimum, with the following case
depth:
Diameter Case Depth
No. 10
1/4-1-112 I 0.190
0.250-1.500
0.004-0.009
0.006 min
3.6.2 Through Hardened Steel. Unless oth-
erwise specified, through hardened steel square
head set screws shall be alloy steel , quenched
and tempered to a hardness of 45-53 HRC (45()'"
560 HV or 428-532 HB), with a surface hard-
ness at least equal to the core hardness, but not
exceeding 88 HR15N.
3.6.3 Other Materials. Where so specified by
the purchaser, square head set screws may be
made from corrosion resistant steel or nonfer-
rous meta ls. The materials and properties shall
be as agreed upon between the manufacturer
and purchaser.
3.7 Finish
Unless otherwise specified , set screws
shall be supplied with a natural (as processed)
finish , un plated or uncoated.
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1998 SET SCREWS
3.8 Workmanship
Square head set screws shall be free
from burrs, seams, laps, loose sca le, and any
other defects affecting their serviceability.
3.9 Quality Assurance
Unless otherwise specified, acceptabil-
ity of square head set screws shall be determined
in accordance with ASM E B18.18.1, page M-5.
3.10 Dimen siona l Conformance
Products shall conform to the dimensions
indicated in the respective tables. Unless other-
wise specified, the following provisions sha ll
apply for inspection of dimensional characteris-
tics:
3.10.1 The following dimensional characteristics
shalt be inspected to the inspection levels shown
according to ASM E 618. 18.2. page M-11. and
shall be within their specified limits:
Designated Characteristic Inspection Level
Thread acceptability
Head width across corners
Screw lerYJ1h, L
Visual inspection (shall include fillet
and workrnanstip
If verifiable in-process inspection is used,
inspection sample sizes and reporting shall be
in accordance with the applicable ASME, ASTM ,
or SAE quality system consensus standard .
3.10.2 For nondesignated dimensional charac-
teristics , the provisions of ASME 818.18. 1 shall
apply. If a nondesignated dimension is deter-
mined to be outside its specified limits, it shall
be deemed conforming to this sta ndard if the
user, who is the installer, accepts the dimension
based on form, fit, and function considerations.
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3 .11 DeSignation
Square head set screws shall be desig-
nated by the following data, preferably in the
sequence shown: product name; nominal size
(number, fraction or decimal equivalent); threads
per in ch; screw length (fraction or decimal
equivalent); point style; material; protective fin-
ish , if required or optionally, ASM E 818.24 .1 PIN
Code. See examples below:
EXAMPLES:
(1) Square Head Set Screw, 1/4 - 20 )( 3/4, Flat
Point, Steel, Zinc plated per ASTM B633 FelZn 5 Type
11. S620N835CAD14155NNCE1.
(2) Square Head Set Screw, 0.250 - 20)( 0.75,
Cup Point, Through Hardened Steel, Zinc plated per
ASTM 8633 FelZn 5 Type 11, S620N833CAD14303
NNCE1 .
(3) Square Head Set Screw, 0.500 - 13 )( 1.25,
Cone Point, 303 Corrosion Resistant Steel, Hardness
70 - 95 HRB, Passivated per ASTM A380, S620N834
CAM 19406NNA81 .
4. General Data for Slotted Headless Set
Screws
4.1 Headless Ends
C
C
C 4.1.1 End Configuration. The slotted end of
C screws may be crowned as depicted and dimen-
sioned in Table 2 or may be flat, at the option of
manufacturer.
4.1.2 Slot Depth. T he slot depth in slotted
headless set screws shall be measured, parallel
to the axis of screw, from the end of the screw to
the intersection of the bottom of the slot with the
thread m ajor diameter,
4.1.3 Slot True Position. The slot in slotted
headless set screws shall be located at true po-
sition relative to the axis of the thread within a
tolerance zone having a width equal to 12% of
the basic screw diameter or to 0.020 in., which-
ever is greater, regardless of feature size ,
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SCREWS SET SCREWS
- ' - - - - - - - - - - _ _ _ _ _ _J
4.2 Length
4.2.1 Measurement. The length of headless
set screws shall be measured overall , parallel to
the axis of screw.
4.2.2 Tolerance on Length. The tolerance on
length for slotted headless set screws shall be
as tabulated below:
Nom Screw Length Tolerance on Length
Up to 1 in., incl. - 0.03
Over 1 to 2 in. , incl. - 0.06
Over 2 in. - 0.09
4.3 Threads
4.3.1 Thread Series and Class. The threads
on slotted headless set screws shall be Unified
Inch coarse, fine, or 8 thread series, Class 2A,
in accordance with ASM E B1 .1. For threads with
additive finish , the size limits of Class 2A apply
before coating , and the thread after coating is
subject to accepta nce using a basic Class 3A
size GO thread gage and a Class 2A thread gage
for either minimum material or NOT GO.
4.3.2 Thread Gaging. Unless otherwise speci-
fied, dimensional acceptability of screw threads
shall be determined based on System 21 , ASM E
I
B1 .3M. page A-63.
4.4 Length of Thread
Slotted headless set screws shall have
complete (full-form) threads extendi ng over the
portion of the screw length that is not affected
by the point or the crown on the headless end.
Threads through angular or crowned portions of
length shall have fully formed roots with partial
crests.
Because standard thread gages provide
only for lengths of engagement up to 1-1/2 times
the basic screw diameter, changes in the pitch
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'--_ _----'
diameter of either or both the external and inter-
nal thread may be required for applications in-
volving longer lengths of engagement.
4.5 Points
4.5.1 Point Types. Unless otherwise speci-
fied, slotted headless set screws shall be sup-
plied with cup points. Where so specified by the
purchaser, screws sha ll have cone , dog, half-
dog , flat. or oval points conforming to specifica-
tions in Table 2.
4.5.2 Point Angles. The external point ang les
specified shall apply only to those portions of
the point that lie below the thread root diameter,
as angles within the thread profile may vary due
to manufacturing processes.
4.5.3 Dog Points. Dog points are not sup-
plied on screws where the length of usable (ef-
fective) thread is less than the basic screw di-
ameter. Half-dog points should be speCified for
such screw lengths.
4.5.3.1 Point True Position. The axis of the
dog or half-dog points shall be located at true
position with respect to the axis of the thread
within a tolerance zone equa l to 6% of the basic
screw diameter or 0.010 in., whichever is less,
regardless of feature size.
4.6 Material
Unless otherwise specified by the pur-
chaser, slotted headless set screws shall be
made from case hardened steel or through hard-
ened steel as follows , at the option of the sup-
plier:
4.6.1 Case Hardened Steel. Unless otherwise
specified , case hardened steel slotted headless
set screws shall be low carbon steel , case hard-
ened to 83 HR1 5N min imum, with the following
case depth:
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Diameter Case Depth wise specified , the following provisions shall

Nos. 2-6 0.086-0.138 0.002-0.007
r..Qs. 8-12 0.164-0.216 0.004-0.009
1/4-3/4 0.250-0.750 0.006 min
4.6.2 Through Hardened Steel. Unless oth-
erwise specified, through hardened steel slot-
ted headless set screws shall be alloy steel,
quenched and tempered to a hardness of 45-
53 HRC (450-560 HV or 428-532 HB), with a
surface hardness at least equal to the core hard-
ness, but not exceeding 88 HR1 5N.
4.6.3 Other Materia ls. Where so specified by
the purchaser, slotted headless set screws may
be made from corrosion resistant steel or non-
ferrous metals. The materials and properties
shall be as agreed upon between the manufac-
turer and purchaser.
4.7 Finish
Unless otherwise specified, set screws
shall be supplied with a natural (as processed)
finish , un plated or uncoated.
4.8 Workmanship
Slotted headless set screws shall be free
from burrs, seams , laps, loose scale, and other
apply for inspection of dimensional characteris-
tics.
4.10.1 The following designated dimensional
characteristics shall be inspected to the inspec-
tion levels shown according to ASME 81 8. 18.2,
page M-11, and shall be within their specified
limits:
Designated Characteristic Inspection Level
Thread acceptability C
Screw length, L C
VISual inspection C
If verifiable in-process inspection is used,
inspection sample sizes and reporting shall be
in accordance with the applicable ASME , ASTM ,
or SAE quality system consensus standard.
4.10.2 For nondesignated dimensional charac-
teristics , the provisions of ASME 818.18.1 shall
apply. If a nondesignated dimension is deter-
mined to be outside its specified limits, it shall
be deemed conforming to this standard if the
user, who is the installer, accepts the dimension
based on form, fit, and function considerations.
4.11 Designation
Slotted headless set screws shall be des-

defects affecting their serviceability.
4.9 Quality Assurance
Unless otherwise specified , acceptabil-
ity of slotted headless set screws shall be deter-
mined in accordance with AS ME 818.18.1, page
M-5.
4.10 Dimensional Conformance
Products shall conform to the dimensions
indicated in the respective tables. Unless other-
I
ignated by the following data, preferably in the
sequence shown: product name; nominal size
(number, fraction , or decimal equivalent); threads
per inch; screw length ; point style; material; pro-
tective finish , if required; or optionally, ASME
818.24 PIN Code. See examples below:
EXAMPLES:
Slotted Headless Set Screw, 1/4 - 20 x 1/2,
Cup Point, Steel, Zinc plated per ASTM 8633 FelZn
5 Type 11 , S620NB27CAD 10155NNCE1 .
Slotted Headless Set Screw, 190 - 32 x 0.38,
Oval Point, Through Hardened Steel, S620N832FAA
OB303NNAA 1.

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