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IFI NOTES:

1. AsME B18.6.5M is a draft revision of a standard developed through

the procedures of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
B18.6.5M is under the jurisdiction of AsME Standards Committee B18
and is the direct responsibility of its Subcommittee 6.

2. B18.6.5M was issued in 1986 and reaffirmed during 1993. Originally

issued as IF/~502 in 1982, it was subsequently withdrawn in 1986 fol-
lowing the publication of the ANslIAsME standard. A revision was
initiated in 1997 to reflect current experience. A letter ballot of a draft
revision was disapproved in November of 1998. In early December of
1998, Subcommittee 6 carried out a review of the negative and other
comments and approved revisions. It is this revised draft based on
Subcommittee 6 actions in December of 1998 which is presented here.
It is expected this version will be approved following a 30-day simUl-
taneous review by B18 and Subcommittee 6.

3. ISO currently has published six standards which feature only the wide
spaced thread. Three of these standards are ISO 1479, ISO 1481 and
ISO 1483 which include Types C and F and are deSignated as Types
AB & B, respectively, in B18.6.5M. Included are hexagon heads, slot-
ted pan heads and slotted raised countersunk (oval) heads. ISO 7049,
ISO 7050, and ISO 7051 include the same Types (C and F) combined
with recessed drives Hand Z which are Type I and Type lA, respec-
tively. Table footnotes where applicable are referenced to the spe-
cific ISO standard. Except for the recessed flat countersunk heads,
the dimensional differences are few from those of ISO. However, the
Types DJ F, and T screws in North America feature a short shoulder
under the head and recess depths that are consistent with those
screws in other head styles and thread types. Hex flange heads, the
Type 11/ square recess and thread cutting tapping screws conforming
to Types BF, BT, D, F and T are not included at this time in ISO stan-
dards. Currently ISO is developing a new standard series featuring
the hexalobular drive.

4. Referenced standards are omitted in this reprint of B18.6.5M-1998

draft revision. Also omitted are hole sizes for various materials which
are given for guidance in Appendix VI of the standard. See Section K,
page K-9, for Appendix VI and for approximate hole sizes for Types
D, F and T thread cutting screws. Copies of the complete standard
are available from The American Society of Mechanical Engineers,
Three Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5990, U.S.A.

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1. INTRODUCTORY NOTES
1.1 Scope
1.1.1 This standard covers the complete gen-
eral , dimensional and performance require-
ments for the various types of slotted and re-
cessed head metric tapping screws recogn ized
as standard. Also included are Appendices
which provide specifications and instructions for
protrusion gaging of flat countersunk head
screws, page G--69, across corners gaging of
hex head screws, page G- 70, penetration and
wobble gaging of recessed head screws, pages
G-71 and 76.
1.1.2 The inclusion of dimensional data in this
standard is not intended to imply that all of the
products described are stock production sizes.
Consumers should consult with manufacturers
concerning the availability of products. The rec-
ommended diameter-length combinations appli-
cable to metric tapping screws are shown in
I
Table 22.
1.2 Comparison with ISO Standards
(Refer to IFI Notes and the complete
standard.)
1.3 Head Types
The head types covered by this standard
include those commonly recognized as being
applicable to metric tapping screws and are
listed and described as follows:
1.3.1 Flat Countersunk Head. The flat coun-
tersunk head shall have a flat top surface and a
conical bearing surface with a head angle of 90
to 92 deg. Dimensions are given in Tables 8
through 11 .
1.3.2 Oval Countersunk Head. The oval
countersunk head shall have a rounded top
surface and a conical bearing surface with a
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head angle of 90 to 92 deg. Dimensions are
given in Tables 12 through 15.
1.3.3 Pan Head. The slotted pan head shall
have a flat top surface rounding into cylindrical
sides and a flat bearing surface. The recessed
pan head shall have a rounded top surface
blending into cylindrical sides and a flat bearing
surface. Dimensions are documented in Tables
16 though 19.
1.3.4 Hex Head. The hex head shall have a
flat or indented top surface, six flat sides and a
flat bearing surface. Dimensions are shown in
Table 20.
1.3.5 Hex Flange Head. The hex flange head
shall have a flat or indented top surface and six
flat sides formed integrally with a frustroconical
or slightly rounded (convex) flange which proj-
ects beyond the sides and provides a flat bear-
ing surface. Dimensions are given in Table 21.
1.4 Screw Types and Application
Screws covered by this standard include
screws of both the thread forming and thread
cutting varieties. The type deSignations, descrip-
tions and applications are as follows:
1.4.1 Thread Forming Tapping Screws .
Thread forming tapping screws are generally for
application in materials where large internal
stresses are permissible or desirable, to in-
crease resistance to loosening. They shall be
of the following types:
1.4.1.1 Type AB. Type AB lapping screws shall
have spaced threads and gimlet points. They
are primarily intended for use in th in metal, resin
impregnated plywood, and asbestos composi-
tions. Dimensions are given in Table 5.
1.4.1.2 Type B. Type B tapping screws shall
have spaced threads , with the same pitches as
Type AB, and blunt points with tapered enter-
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ing threads having unfinished crests. They are
intended for use in materials such as thin metal,
nonferrous castings, resin impregnated ply-
wood, certain resilient plastics and asbestos
compositions. Dimensions are given in Table 5.
1.4.2 Thread Cutting Tapping Screws.
Thread cutting tapping screws are generally for
application in materials where disruptive inter-
nal stresses are undesirable or where exces-
sive driving torques are encountered with thread
forming tapping screws. They shall be of the
following types:
1.4.2.1 Types BF and BT Types BF and BT tap·
ping screws shall have spaced threads with a
blunt point and tapered entering threads hav-
ing unfinished crests, as on Type B, with one or
more cutting edges and chip cavities. These
screws are intended for use in plastics, asbes-
tos compositions and other similar materials.
Dimensions are given in Table 6.
1.4.2.2 Types D, F and T Types D, F and T
tapping screws shall have threads of machine
screw diameter-pitch combinations (metric
coarse thread series) approximating a 60 deg
basic thread form (not necessarily conforming
to any standard thread profile) with a blunt point
and tapered entering threads with unfinished
crests and having one or more cutting edges
and chip cavities. Types 0 , F and T tapping
screws shall not be subject to thread gaging but
shall meet all of the dimensions specified in
Table 7. These screws are intended for use in
materials such as aluminum, zinc and lead die
castings, steel sheets and shapes, cast iron,
brass, plastics, etc. (lFI Note: For a given
application IFI recommends that selection of
the tapping screw type be made after con-
sulting with the screw manufacturer.)
1.5 Assembly Considerations
1.5.1 Finishes and Installation Hole Sizes.
The finish (plating or coating) on tapping screws
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and the material composition and hardness of
the mating component are factors which affect
assembly torques in individual applications. Al-
though the recommended installation hole sizes
shown in Appendix VI, page K-9, were origi-
nally based on the use of plain unfinished car-
bon steel tapping screws, experience has shown
that the specified holes are also suitable for
screws having most types of commercial fin-
ishes. However, it should be noted that, due to
various finishes providing different degrees of
lubricity, some adjustment of installation torques
may be necessary to suit individual applications.
Also, where exceptionally heavy finishes are in-
volved or screws are to be assembled into ma-
terials of higher hardness, some deviation from
the specified hole sizes may be required to pro-
vide optimum assembly. The necessity and
extent of such deviations can best be deter-
mined by experiment in the particular assembly
environment.
1.5.2 Clearance Holes. Recommended nomi-
I
nal diameters of clearance holes for use in com-
ponents to be assembled using tapping screws
are given in Appendix V, page G-79.
1.6 Dimensions
All dimensions in this standard are given
in millimeters unless stated otherwise.
1.7 Options
Options, where specified, shall be at the
discretion of the manufacturer unless otherwise
agreed upon by the manufacturer and pur-
chaser.
1.8 Terminology
For definitions of terms relating to fas-
teners or to component features thereof used
in this standard, refer to the American National
Standard, Glossary of Terms for Mechanical
Fasteners, ASME B18.12. See page K-37.
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1.9 Designation
1.9.1 To promote uniformity and understand-
ing in communications relating to products con-
forming to this standard, it is recommended
metric tapping screws be designated in accor-
dance with the following data, preferably in the
sequence shown: nominal size; thread pitch ;
nominal length; thread and point type; product
name, including head style and driving provi-
sion; material, and protective finish , if required .
See examples below:
6.3 x 1.8 x 30 Type AB, Slotted Pan Head Tap-
ping Screw, Steel, Zinc Plated.
6x1x20 Type T, Type lA Cross Recessed
Pan Head Tapping Screw, Cor-
rosion Resistant Steel.
4.2 x 1.4 x 13 Type BF, Type I Cross Recessed
Oval Countersunk Head Tapping
Screw, Steel, Chromium Plated.
10 x 1.5 x 40 Type D, Hex Flange Head Tap-
I
ping Screw, Steel.
1.9.2 The recommended B18 part numbering
system (PIN) for metric tapping screws is in-
cluded in B18.24.1.
1.10 Referenced Standards
(Refer to the complete specification.)
' 1.11 Inspection and Quality Assurance
Unless otherwise specified, acceptabil-
ity to this standard shall be determined in ac-
cordance with ASME B18.18.1 M, Inspection and
Quality Assurance for General Purpose Fasten-
ers.
When applicable, the following desig-
nated characteristics shall be inspected to the
inspection levels shown according to ASME
B18.18.2M , Inspection and Quality Assurance
for High Volume Machine Assembly Fasteners,
and shall be within their specified limits.
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Designated Characteristic Inspection level
Recess Penetration Depth C
Slot Depth C
Width Across Corners C
Major Diameter C
OriveTest C
Torsional Strength Test C
Ductility Test C
Hydrogen Embrittlement Test 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.
For nondesignated dimensional charac-
teristics , the provisions of ASME B1B.1B.1M
shall apply. Should a nondesignated dimension
be determined to be outside its specified limits,
it shall be deemed conforming to this standard
if the user, who is the installer, accepts the di-
mension, based upon fonn , fit and function con-
siderations.
2. GENERAL DATA
2.1 Screw Heads
2.1.1 Head Height. All dimensions pertain-
ing to head height specified in the dimensional
tables shall be measured parallel to the axis of
screw and those relating to the top of head shall
represent a metal-to-metal measurement. In
other words, any truncation of rounded head
contours due to the slot or recess shall not be
considered part of the head height.
Total or overall head heights shall be
measured from the top of the head to the bear-
ing surface for perpendicular bearing surface
type heads and to the junction of the conical
bearing surface with the basic screw diameter
for flat countersunk heads.
Head side heights shall be measured
from the theoretical intersection of the top sur-
face of head with the head diameter to the plane
of the bearing surface for flat bearing surface
type heads, and to the junction of conical bear-
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ing surface with the basic screw diameter for
countersunk heads. The raised head height
shall be measured from the theoretical intersec-
tion of the head top surface with the head di-
ameter to the top of the head.
On countersunk heads, the junction of
the conical bearing surface with the basic screw
diameter may not necessarily be the same as
the actual junction of head with shank and the
head height delineating the conical bearing sur-
face is a reference dimension.
2.1.2 Bearing Surface. The bearing surface
of perpendicular bearing surface type screw
heads shall be at right angles to the axis of screw
shank within 2 deg.
2.1.3 Depth of Recess. The depth of recess
in recessed head screws shall be measured,
parallel to the axis of screw, from the intersec-
tion of the maximum diameter of Types I and lA
recesses and the square sides of the Type III
recess with the head surlace to the bottom of
the recess.
Recess penetration gaging depth values
are included in the respective dimensional tables
and the method of gaging and specifications for
gages are covered in Appendix Ill , page G-71.
Recess wobble gaging procedures and
acceptable limits are contained in Appendix IV,
page G-76.
2.1.4 Depth of Slot. The deplh of 5101 in slot-
ted head screws shall be measured, parallel to
the axis of screw, from the top of the head to
the intersection of the bottom of the slot with
the head surlace or bearing surlace. On slot-
ted pan heads, the unslotted thickness shall be
measured, parallel to the axis of screw, from
the bearing surlace to the intersection of the
bottom of the slot with the head diameter.
2.1.5 Feature Positional Tolerances. The
positional relationship of the heads and driving
provisions of screws with respect to the shanks
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of screws (formerly defined as eccentricity) shall
be as follows :
2.1.5.1 True Position of Head. The axis of the
head shall be located at true position relative to
the axis of the screw shank within a tolerance
zone having a diameter equivalent to 6 percent
of the specified maximum head diameter, or
maximum width across flats of hex and hex
flange heads, regardless of feature size.
2.1.5.2 True Position of Recess. The recess in
recessed head screws shall be located at true
position relative to the axis of the screw shank
within a tolerance zone having a diameter
equivalent to 12 percent of the basic screw di-
ameter or 0.75 mm, whichever is greater, re-
gardless of feature size.
2.1.5.3 True Position of Slot. The slot in slotted
head screws shall be located at true position
relative to the axis of the screw shank within a
tolerance zone having a diameter equivalent to
12 percent of the basic screw diameter or 0.50
I
mm, whichever is greater, regardless of feature
size.
2.1.6 Underhead Fillets. All screws shall
have a fillet radius at the junction of the head
and shank within the limits specified in the di-
mensional tables . For flat and oval countersunk
head screws, the maximum and minimum fillet
radii are equal to 0.4 and 0.2 times the basic
screw diameter, rounded to one decimal place,
respectively. For pan, hex and hex flange head
screws, the fillet shall be a smooth and continu-
ous concave curve fairing smoothly into the
underhead bearing surlace with a diameter of
tangency not to exceed the tabulated 0 A maxi-
mum and with no radius in the fillet contour be-
ing less than the specified R minimum.
2.2 Lenglh
2.2.1 Measurement. The nominal length of
screw, L, shall be measured, parallel to the axis
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of screw, from the extreme point to the plane of
the bearing surface for screws having perpen-
dicular bearing surface type heads, and to the
theoretical intersection of the top surface of head
with the head diameter for screws having coun-
tersunk type heads. For all oval heads, the over-
all length, Lo' shall be measured parallel to the
axis of the screw, from the extreme point to the
top of the head, where Lo = L + O.
2.2.2 Tolerance on Length. The length tol-
erance shall apply to La for all oval heads, and
to L for all other head styles. The tolerance on
the length of tapping screws shall conform to
the following for the respective screw types:
2.2.2.1 Type AB. The tolerance on length of
Type AB tapping screws shall be as tabulated
below:
Nominal Screw Length Tolerance on Length, mm
Up to 25 mm, incl. ±0.8
Over 25 mm ± 1.3
2.4 Length of Thread
2.4.1 The length of the thread on tapping
screws shall conform to the following for the
respective screw types:
2.4.1.1 Types AB, B, BF and BT. These types
of screws having nominal lengths equal to or
shorter than those listed in Column L of Table 1
shall have full form threads extending close to
the head such that the specified minor diam-
eter limits are maintained to within Y distance
from the underside of the head, or closer if prac-
ticable. See Fig. 1. Unless otherwise specified
by the purchaser, screws of longer nominal
lengths shall have a length of full form thread,
measured parallel to the axis of screw, equal to
or greater than B as specified in Table 1 and
depicted in the illustrations accompanying the
dimensional tabulations.
2.4.1.2 Types D, F and T. These types of screws
having nominal lengths which fall within the
ranges listed in the second, fifth and sixth col-

I 2.2.2.2 Types B, BP, Br; 0, F and T. The toler-

ance on length of these types of tapping screws
shall be as tabulated below:

Nominal Screw Length Tolerance on Length, mm

Up 10 20 mm, incl.
Over 20 10 40 mm, incl.
Over 40 mm
umns of Table 2 shall have full form threads
extending to within the respective Lu or lus un-
threaded length limits from the underside of the
head, or closer, if practicable.
See Fig. 2. Unless otherwise specified
by the purchaser, screws of longer nominal
- 0.8 lengths than listed in the ninth column of Table
-1 .2 2 shall have a length of full form thread, mea-
- 1.5

2.2.3 Standard Lengths. The recommended

standard diameter/length combinations appli-
cable to the respective tapping screw types and
head styles are shown in Table 22, page G--68.

2.3 Threads and Points

The threads and points applicable to PAN, HEX AND FLAT AND OVAL
HEX FLANGE COUNTERSUNK
screws covered by this standard are generally HEAD SCREWS HEAD SCREWS
described under Para. 1.4 of the Introductory
Notes. For details and dimensions, refer to the Fig. 1 Unthreaded Lengths on Types AB,
tables documenting the respective screw types. B, BF and BT Tapping Screws

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Table 1 Thread Lengths for Types AB, B, to meet the performance and test requirements
SF and BT Tapping Screws3 set forth under Item 3 of these specifications.
Nominal L V B
2.6.1.1 Marking. When so specified by the pur-
Screw Size Full Form
Nominal Unlhreaded chaser, metric hex and hex flange head steel
,"d Thread
Screw Lenglh1
Thread
Length
Length' tapping screws shall be permanently and leg-
Pllch Mo> Mln ibly marked with the numeral "2" on the top of
2.2 x 0.8 16 0.8 13.0 the head.
2.9x 1 20 1.1 17.0
3.5 x 1.3 25 1.3 21.0
2.6.2 Other Materials. Tapping screws may
4.2 x 1.4 30 1.4 25.0
4.8 x 1.6 35 1.6 29.0
also be made from corrosion resistant steel,
5.5 x 1.8 40 1.8 33.0 monel, brass and aluminum alloys. The materi-
6.3 x 1.8 45 1.8 38.0 als, properties and performance characteristics
8 x2.1 45 2.1 38.0 applicable to such screws shall be as mutually
9.5x2.1 50 2.1 38.0
agreed upon between the manufacturer and the
NOTES:
, . Tabulated values are equal to one limes the basic thread pilch,
purchaser.
rounded to the nearest 0. 1 mm.
2. Refer to illustrations for respective screw head styles (Tables 8 2.7 Finishes
through 21). Tabulated values through the 6.3 mm sizeare equal
to six times the basic screw diameter rounded to thenearest mm.
3. Refer to Para. 2.4.1.1 of General Data.
Unless otherwise specified, tapping
screws shall be supplied with a natural (as pro-
cessed) finish , unplated or uncoated. Where
sured parallel to the axis of screw as depicted corrosion preventative treatment is required ,
in the illustrations accompanying the dimen- screws shall be plated or coated as agreed upon

I
sional tabulations, equal to or greater than the between the manufacturer and the purchaser.
B lengths specified. However, when carbon steel screws are plated
or coated and may be subject to hydrogen em-
2.5 Diameter of Body briltlement they shall be suitably treated subse-
2.5.1 The diameter of body (unthreaded por- quent to the plating or coating operation to ob-
tion) on tapping screws shall conform to the fol- viate such embritllement.
lowing for the respective screw types:
2.8 Workmanship
2.5.1.1 Types AB, B, BF and BT. The diameter
Tapping screws shall be free from sur-
of body shall not be less than the minimum mi-
face imperfections such as burrs, seams, laps,
nor diameter nor greater than the maximum
loose scale or other irregularities which could
major diameter of the thread.
affect serviceability.
2.5.1.2 Types D, F and T. The diameter of body
shall not be less than the minimum limit speci- 3. PER.ORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
fied in Table 7 nor greater than the maximum AND TESTS FOR STEEL TAPPING
major diameter of the thread. SCREWS

2.6 Material and Heat Treatment 3.1 Purpose

2.6.1 Steel. Tapping screws are normally fab- The primary objective of these perform-
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SEE NOTES 1
AND 1.2

TYPES D AND T TYPES 0 ANDT TYPES D ANDT

PAN, HEX AND OVAL COUNTERSUN K AND REC ESSED FLAT
HEX FLANGE SLOTIED FLAT COUNTERSUNK COUNTERSUNK
HEA D SCREWS HEAD SCREWS HEAD SCREWS

-+j L U r SEE NOTES 1

AND 1.2
--,
\",1
LU r SEE NOTES 1
A ND 1.2
-+j Lus r S EE NOTES 1
'\. 1 AND 1. 1

TYPE F TYPE F TYPEF

PAN, HEX AND OVAL COUNTERSUNK AN D REC ESSED FLAT
HEX FLANG E SLOlTED FLAT COUNTERSUNK COUNTERS UNK
HEAD SCREWS HEAD SCREWS HEAD SCRE WS

Fig. 2 Unthreaded Lengths on Types 0, F and T Tapping Screws

I Nominal
Se,,,"
Size
L
Nominal
Se,,,"
Len gth
Table 2 Thread Lengths for Types D, F and T Tapping Screws
L~

Unthreaded
Length'
L., L
Nominal
Screw l e ngth
Loo
Unthreaded
Length'
L, L

Nominal
So,,,"
B

Full
Fo rm
"d Equal Length Thread
Th read See See See See
To or To and longer Length"
Note 1.1 Not e 1.2 Ow, Note 1.1 Note 1.2
PItch Shorter IncludIng Than
Th" Mo> Max Mo> Mu MI"
2xO.4 6 1.0 OA 6 16 1.0 0.6 16 12.0
2.5 x 0.45
3xO.5 ,
6 1.1
1.2
0.5
0.5 ,
6 20
25
1.1
12
0.'
1.0
20
25
15.0
18.0
3.5 x 0.6 10 1.5 0.6 10 30 1.5 1.2 30 21.0
4 x 0.7 12 1.6 0.7 12 35 1.6 1A 35 24.0
5 x 0.8 15 2.0 0.6 15 40 2.0 1.6 40 30.0
6.1 16 2.5 1.0 16 45 2.5 2.0 45 36.0
8xl.25 24 3.1 1.2 24 45 3.1 2.5 45 36.0
10 x 1.5 30 3.8 1.5 30 45 3.6 3.0 45 36.0
NOTES:
1. For Types 0 and T tapping screws, unthreaded lengths L., and Lus represenl the distance, measured parallel 10 the axis of screw, from lhe
underside of lhe head 10 lhe face of a nonchamfered or noncounterbored Ihread ring gage sello l he maximum Class6H limilasserrbled by
hand as far as lhe thread will permit. ForType F tapping screws, unthreaded lengths L., and t.....s represenllhe distance, measured parallel 10
the axis of lhe screw, from the underside of the head to point where the specified thread major diameler limits are maintained.
1.1 The l,..s values shall apply only to recessed flat countersunk head screws.
1.2 The L., values shall apply 10 all screws except those cited in Note 1. 1 above.
2. Refer 10 the iIIuslralions for respective screw head styles (Tables 8 through 21). Tabulaled values through the 5 mm siZe are equal to six times
the basic screw diameter rounded to the nearest mm.
3. Refer 10 Para. 2.4.1.2 of General Data.

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screws will form or cut mating threads in ma-
terials of construction into which they are nor-
mally dri ve n, without deforming their own
threads and without breaking during installation
or service.
3.1.1 Material and Processing Consider-
ations. It should be noted that certain limita-
tions on the basic material and the manufactur-
ing processes are incorporated herein because
the size and configuration of the parts under
consideration make them vulnerable to relatively
small variations in chemistry, heat treatment ,
etc., and because experience has shown con-
sistent "imbalance." Therefore, until such time
as improved performance tests are developed,
the limitations specified under Para. 3.6 shall
supplement the performance features of this
standard .
a hardness of 70 to 85 HRB, or equivalent, and
a thickness as specified in Table 3. The test
holes shall be drilled or punched and redrilled
or reamed to within plus or minus 0.03 mm of
the nominal diameter specified in Table 3 for
the type and size of screw being tested.
3.3 Torsional Strength Test For All Types
of Screws
The shank of the sample screw (coated
or uncoated , as received) shall be securely
clamped in a mating, split, blind hole die (see
Fig. 3) or other equivalent means, such that the
clamped portion of the threads is not damaged
and at least two full form threads project above
the clamping device and at least two full form
threads exclusive of the point taper or the flutes

3.1.2 Finish Considerations. In cases where Table 3 Standard Test Plate Thicknesses
screws are plated subsequent to delivery to the and Hole Sizes for
purchaser (or where plating of screws is other- Drive Test Inspection of Tapping Screws
wise under the control of the purchaser) , the
screw manufacturer shall not be responsible for
failures determined to be due to plating. In such
cases, additional screws from the same lot shall
be stripped of plating, baked, lubricated with
machine oil, and retested in the plain finish con-
Nominal
Screw Size
and Thread
Pitch

2.2 x 0.8
Mo<
Test Plate
Thickness,
mm

For Types AB and B

1.27
Min

1.17
Test Hole
Diameter,
mm
± O.03

1.90
I.
2.9 x 1 1.27 1.17 2.20
dition. 3.5 x 1.3 1.96 1.85 2.90
4.2 x 1.4 1.96 1.85 3.50
3.2 Drive Test for Types AB , B, 0 , F and T 4.axl.6 3.22 3.12 4.00
Screws 5.5xl.8 3.22 3.12 4.aO
6.3 x 1.8 4.84 4.69 5.50
Sample lots of these types of tapping 8 x 2.1 4.84 4.69 6.90
screws (coat~d or uncoated, as received) shall, 9.5x2.1 4.84 4.69 8.30
without deforming their own thread, according For Types 0 , F and T
to type form or cut a mating thread in the test 2 x 004 2.03 1.93 1.70
plate desc ribed in Para. 3.2.1 until a thread of 2.5 x 0.45 2.44 2.33 2. 10
3 x O.5 2.82 2.71 2.60
full diameter is completely through the test plate.
3.5 x 0.6 3.62 3.51 3.10
NOTE: This test does not apply to Types BF 4 x 0.7 3.62 3.51 3.50
and BT tapping screws. 5xO.a 4.84 4.68 4.50
6.1 6.43 6.27 5.40
3.2.1 Test Plates. Test plates shall be pre- ax l .25 8.02 7.86 7040
10xl.5 9.60 9.44 9.30
pared from low carbon cold rolled steel having

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manent bend. Head separation shall be cause

for rejection.

3.5 Hydrogen Embril1lement Test. Plated

or coated screws shall be installed into a steel
test plate as specified in Table 3 with the head
of the screw seated against a standard steel
flat washer for protruding style heads or against
a mating countersunk steel spacer for flat and
oval style heads. Additional washers should be
used under the bearing washer or spacer as
necessary to provide a minimum stack thickness
corresponding to the maximum unthreaded
length on screws threaded full length. For longer
screws having an unthreaded shank portion ,
cold rolled steel spacers, of a length which will
insure that full form thread engagement is main-
Fig. 3 Typical Torsional Strength Test tained within the test plate thickness shall be
Fixture used between the spacer or washer and the test
plate. The screws shall be tightened to a test

are held within the clamping device. (A blind

hole may be used in place of the clamping de- Table 4 Torsional Strength Requirements

I
vice, provided the hole depth is such as to in- for Tapping Screws
sure that screw breakage will occur beyond the Nominal
point taper or the full length of the flutes.) By Screw Size Torsional Strength, N.m
and Thread
means of a suitably calibrated torque measur- Min
Pitch
ing device, torque shall be applied to the screw
For Types AB, B, BF and BT
until failure occurs. The torque required to cause
2.2 x 0.8 0.4
failure shall equal or exceed the minimum value 2.9 x 1 1.5
specified in Table 4 for the type and size of screw 3.5x 1.3 2.7
being tested . 4.2xl .4 4.4
4.8 x 1.6 6.3
5.5 x 1.8 9.9
3.4 Ductility Test. The sample screw shall
6.3 x 1.8 16
be inserted into a hole in a hardened 10 degree
8x 2. 1 33
wedge block, or other suitable device. Hole shall 9.5 x2. 1 ·67
be 0.5 to 1.0 mm larger than the nominal screw For Types D, F and T
diameter. An axial compressive load shall be 2 x 0.4 0.5
applied against the top of the screw head and 2.5 x 0.45 1.1
3 x 0.5 20
continued until the plane of the underhead bear-
ing surface is bent permanently through 10 de- 3.5 x 0.6 3.1
4 x 0.7 4.6
grees with respect to a plane perpendicular to 5 x 0.8 9.4
the axis of the screw. This may be accomplished 6, 1 16
utilizing a hammer and applying a single or re- 8x 1.25 40
10 x 1.5 78
peated blows, as necessary, to achieve a per-

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B18.6.5M
1998
CUTTING TAPPING SCREWS

torque equivalent to 80 percent of the failure

torque determined by tightening five screws to
which is capable of consistently producing uni-
form case and core properties.
-
SCREWS

failure (that is screw breakage into two or more

parts or thread stripping in test plate) and ob- 3.6.2.1 Total Case Depth. Case depth, as mea-
taining the average failure torque of the five sured at the thread flank midpoint between crest
screws. The screws shall be allowed to remain and root, shall conform to the following:
in this tightened state for a period of 24 hours.
The original test torque (80% of average failure Nominal Total Case Depth, mm
Screw
value) shall then be reapplied and the screws Mu Min
Size
shall be disassembled by the application of re-
2 through 3.5 0. 18 0.05
moval torque. There shall be no evidence of 4 through 5.5 0.23 0. 10
failure of the screws. 6 through 10 0.28 0.13

3.6 Material and Processing Require-

3.6.2.2 Surface Hardness After Tempering. The
ments
surface hardness shall be 45 HRC minimum, or
equivalent. For routine quality control purposes
3.6.1 Material. Screws shall be made from
(where case depth and geometry of screws will
cold heading quality, killed steel wire, conforming
permit) , the hardness measurements may be
to the chemical composition limits shown below:
made on the end, shank or head of the screw
Chemical Composition 2
and shall be not less than 83 HA15N. As an
Nominal
Screw Analysis' Percent by Weight alternate, or where the foregoing method is not
Size applicable , a micro-hardness instrument with a
Carbon Manganese
Knoop or diamond pyramid indenter and a 500
lad~ 0.13 - 0.25 0.60 -1.65 gram load may be used. In such cases, the
2 through 3
Chock 0.11 - 0.27 0.57 -1.71 measurements shall be made on the thread pro-
file of a properly prepared longitudinal metallo-
L"'~ 0.15-0.25 0.70 -1.65
3.5lhrough 10 graphic specimen.
Check 0.13-0.27 0.64 - 1.71

NOTES: 3.6.2.3 Core Hardness After Tempering . . The

1. Ladleanalyses may be used lor routine reporting. Checkanaly-
ses relerto individual determinations on carburized orcore por-
lion 01 screws and shall be used lor referee purposes or as re-
quired by the purchaser.
2. Boron shall be permitted in the range of 0.0005 toO.003 percent.
3.6.2 Heat Treatment. Screws shall be heat
treated in a carbonitriding or gas carburizing
system. They shall be quenched in a suitable
liquid medium and then tempered by reheating
to 340°C minimum. The use of cyaniding sys-
tems may be approved by a purchaser when
the screw manufacturer shows that a continu-
ous flow (no batch) process will be employed
core hardness following tempering shall be 28
to 38 HAC, as determined at the mid-radius of
a transverse section through the screw taken at
a distance sufficiently behind the point of the
screw to be through the full thread minor diam-
eter. (The hardness shall not exceed the speci-
fied maximum and, preferably should be no
higher than 36 HAC to insure against failure in
assembly and service.)
3.6.2.4 Microstructure. The microstructure shall
show no band of free ferrite between the case
and core, as determined by metallographic ex-
amination.

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TYPE AB AND TYPE B 1998

r+ Z SEE NOTE 1
TtTlI=-ril\-ilri1rfui1r~", ¥
D. 0" ~H\\-\It-\ \1-1'1\- IIIrlIt1ll-'K FLAT WIDTH

~
SEE NOTE 3

*.t:.J TYPE AB \JIb.,-- SLIGHT RADIUS

PERMISSIBLE
- -L

t+ Y SEE NoTE2
.tT=i11l-ilr11'r11r11'ri1\-,r\r, +"
D. ~ DETAIL OF
.L+":::::=~'V-'lHliHlHIi'-'lJ-'-j---L THREAD FORM

- L-
TYPE B
-----..l.
I
Table 5 Dimensions of Threads and Points for Types AB and B
Thread Forming Tapping Screws
D, D, D, Y Z L
Minimum Practical
Nominal Nominal Screw length
BaSic Point
Screw Basic Point
Screw Thread Thread length Type AB TypeB
Size Thread
D;a- Major Minor
Point Taper
Factor Pan, Pan,
"d Pitch Diameter Length Flat A ••
meter Diameter DIameter Type Hex
Thread TypeB
Hxx
.nd "d
Pitch
AB "d "d
Oval Owl

•."
Hxx Hex

I
Csunk Csunk
R•• R•• .xx "'x .," .xx .," • xx Min RoI
Aange
Heod•
H....
Aange
Hood.
H....

2.2 x 0.8 2.184 0.79 2.24 2. 10 1.63 '.52 1.47 1.37 ' .6 • .2 2.0 4 6 4 5
2.9 x 1 2.845 ' .06 2.90 2.76 2. 18 2.08 2.01 ' .88 2.' '.6 2.6 6 7 5 7
3.5xl.3 3.505 1.27 3.53 3.35 2.64 2.51 2.41 2.26 2.5 1.9 3.2 7 9 6 8
4.2x 1.4 4.166 1.4 1 4.22 4.04 3.10 2,95 2.84 2.69 2.8 2.' 3.7 8 .0 7 .0
4.8><1 .6 4.826 1.59 4.80 4.62 3.58 3.43 3.30 3.12 3.2 2.4 4.3 9 .2 8 11
5.5 x 1.8 5.486 1.81 5.46 5.28 4.17 3.99 3.86 3.68 3.6 2.7 5.0 11 14 9 '2
6.3>< 1.8 6.350 1.81 6.25 6.03 4.88 4.70 4.55 4.34 3.6 2.7 6.0 .2 16 .0 .3
8>< 2. 1 7.938 2. 12 8.00 7.78 6.20 5.99 5.84 5.64 4.2 3.2 7.5 16 20 .2 .7
9.5><2. 1 9.525 2.2 9.65 9.43 7.85 7.59 7.44 724 4.2 3.2 8.0 .9 24 14 .9
See Note 4 4 5 6 7 8
NOTES:
1. No extrusion of excess metal beyond the apex of Type AB point resulting from thread rolling shall be permissible. A slight rounding Of'
truncation of the point is deSirable.
2. The point on Type B screws shall be tapered and the threads within the taper shall have unfinished crests.
3. The width of flat at crest of thread shall not exceed 0. 10 mm for sizes up to and including 4.2 mm and 0. 15 mm for larger sizes.
4 . Basic screwdiametarand basic thread pitch shall be used rorcalculaUon purposes wherever these factors appear in formulations rordimen·
sions.
5. The tabulated values shall apply to screw blanks prior to roll threading.
6. The tabulated maximum limits are equal to approximately 2 times the thread pitch.
7. The minimum effective grip length on Type AB tapping screws shall be determined by subtracting the point length factor from the minimum
screw length.
8. Lengths shown are theoretical rnnimums and are intended to assist the user n the selection of appropriate shol1 screw lengths. Refer 10 Table
22 for recommended diameter·length combinations.
9. Thread and point dimensions are In agreement with those given In ISO standard, ISO 1478 - Tapp ing Screw Thread- Dimensions in
Millimeters and Inches.
Foradditional requirements referlo Introductory Notes and General Data on pages G-37 and 40. respectively.

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B18.6.5M
1998
TYPE BF AND TYPE BT
- SCREWS

, UmumtI
~y SEE NOTE 1

f n
D, 0,
• 0, FLAT WIDTH
.--t SEE NOTE 2

TYPE SF tti--'_SLlGHT RADIUS

- L- - - - - .i PERMISSIBLE

DETAIL OF
THREAD FORM

Table 6 Dimensions of Threads and Points for Types SF and BT

Thread Cutting Tapping Screws
D, D, D, Y L
Nominal Bas ic
Basic Minim um Practical
Sc ~w

.."
Screw
Thre ad Thread Thread Point Nominal Screw Length
Size Dia - Po int
Pitch Major Mino r Taper
meter Dlamerer
Diameter Dia meter Length Pa n, Hex Flat and
Thread
and Hex Oval
Pitc h

I
Fl ange Csunk
.of .of M" Min M" Min M" Mln M" Mln Heads Heads

2.2 x 0.8 2.184 0.79 2.24 2.10 1.63 1.52 1.47 1.37 1.6 1.2 4 5
2.9)( 1 2.845 1.06 2.90 2 .76 2.18 2.08 2.01 1.88 2.1 1.6 5 7
3.5)(1 .3 3.505 1.27 3.53 3.35 2.64 2.51 2.41 2.26 2.5 1.9 6 8

4.2)(1.4 4.166 1.41 4.22 4.04 3.10 2.95 2.84 2.69 2.8 2.1 7 10
4.8)(1.6 4.826 1.59 480 4.62 3.58 3.43 3.30 3.12 3.2 2.4 8 11
5.5 x 1.8 5.486 1.81 5.46 5.28 4.17 3.99 3.86 3.68 3.6 2.7 9 12

6.3 x 1.8 6.350 1.81 6.25 6.03 4.88 4.70 4.55 4.34 3.6 2.7 10 13
8 x 2. 1 7.938 2.12 8.00 7.78 6.20 5.99 5.84 5.64 4.2 3.2 12 17
9.5 x 2.1 9.525 ~12 9.65 9.43 7.85 7.59 7.44 7.24 4.2 3.2 14 19

See Note 3 3 4 5 6

NOTES:
,. Points 01 screws shall be tapered and fluted as illustrated above lorthe respective types. The flute on Type BT screws shall have an included
angle 01 90 to 95 deg and the thread cutting edge located above the axis 01 the screw. Tapered threads shall have unftnished crests and the
flutes shall extend through the first lull form thread beyond the taper. Other details of taper and flute design shall be optional with the
manulacturer, provided the screws will meet the specified performance requirements.
2. The width 01 Ilat at crest 01 thread shall not exceed 0. 10 mm lor sizes up to and including 4.2 mm and 0.15 mm for larger sizes.
3. Basic screw diameter and basic thread pitch shall be used lor calculation purposes whereve r these factors appear in formulations for dimen-
sions.
4. The tabulated values shall apply to screw blanks prior to roll threading.
5. The tabulated maximum limits are equal to approximately 2 times the thread pitch.
6. Lengths shown are theoretical minimums and are intended to assist the user in the selection of appropriate short screw lengths. Referto Table
22, page G-68, for recommended diameter-length combinations.

For additional requirements relerto Introductory Notesand General Data on pages G-37 and 40, respectively.

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1998

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TYPE F
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~~:EENOTEl
D, 03
iJ .....1
TYPET I
--L •

Table 7 Dimensions of Threads and Points for Types D, F and T

Thread Cutting Tapping Screws
D, D, D, V L
Nominal
MInImum Practical
Sc~w PoInt Taper Length
Thread Nominal Screw Length
SIze PoInt Body
Major
.nd Diameter
Diameter Diameter For Short For Long Pan, Hex Flat and
Thread and Hex Oval
Screws Screws
Pitch Range Csunk
M" Min M" Min Min M" Mln M" Mln Head, Head,

I 2x 0.4
2.5 x 0.45
3 x 0.5

3.5 x 0.6
4 x 0.7
5 x 0.8
2.00
2.50
3.00

3.50
4.00
5.00
1.88
2.37
2.87

3.35
3.83
4.82
1.45
1.88
2.32

2.68
3.07
3.94
1.39
1.82
2.26

2.60
2.97
3.84
1.65
2.12
2.58

3.00
3.43
4.36
1.4
1.6
1.8

2.1
2.5
2.8
1.0
1.1
1.3

1.5
1.8
2.0
1.8
20
2.3

27
3.2
3.6
1.4
1.6
1.8

2.1
2.5
2.8
4
4
5

5
6
7
5
6
6

8
9
10

6,1 6.00 5.79 4.69 4.55 5.21 3.5 2.5 4.5 3.5 9 12
8x 1.25 8.00 7.76 6.40 6.24 7.04 4.4 3.1 5.6 4.4 11 16
10 x 1.5 10.00 9.73 8.08 7.88 8.86 5.3 3.8 6.8 5.3 13 18

See Note 7 2 3 4 5 6

NOTES:
1. The points of screws shall be tapered and fluted as illustrated above for the respective types. The flute on Type T screws shall have an
included angle of 90 to 95 deg and the thread cutting edge located above the axis of screw. Tapered threads shall have unfinished crests and
the flutes shall extend through the first full form thread beyond the taper. Other details of taper-and flute design shall be optional with the
manufacturer. provided the screws will meet the specified performance requirements.
2. Thetabulated values shall apply to screw blanks prior to roll threading.
3. Minimum limits for bodydiameter(unthreaded portion) are tabulated for convenient reference. See Para. 2.5 in General Data.
4. Tabulated maximum and minimum limits are equal to 3.5 and 2.5 limes the thread pitch, respectively, rounded to nearest 0.1 mm. See Note
5 for applicability to screws.
5. Tabulated maximum and minimum limits are equal to 4.5 and 3.5times the thread pitch, respectively, rounded to nearest 0.1 mm, and shall be
appiicableto screws of nominal lengths equal toor longer than those listed in Column Labove.
6. Lengths shown are theoretical minimums, see Table 22, page G-SB, for recommended diameter-length combinations. Shorter screws are
available with the point length reduced to the limits tabulated for short screwsabove.
7. See Para 1.4.2.2 forth read form and acceptability.
For additional requirements refer to Introductory Notes and General Data on pages G-37 an d 40, respectively.

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B18.6.SM
1998

HEAD DIAMETER GAGE

(SEE NOTE 4)
TAPPING SCREWS

EDGE OF HEAD
~
DK =iFTHEORETICAL
DK ACTUAL
- SCREWS

OR ROUNDED
MAY BE FLAT '~~~'~:j:~~'~~1F
t

T
PROTRUSION
GAGE
(SEE NOTE 6)

J
1+-- - --
r--- --:1 l
B SEENOTE2

SEE NOTES 1 AND 3

Table 8 Dimensions of Slotted Flat Countersunk Head Tapping Screws

Nominal D, K R N T F G
Screw Head Diameter Head
Size Underhead
He.d Slot Slot Protrusion Protrusion
,"d Rile!
Actual Height Width Depth Above Gage Gage
Thread Radiu s
Diameter DIameter
Pitch
Max T Min Max Ref Max I Min Max I Min Ma x I Min Mu Min
For TVpes AB, B. SF and BTl
2.2 x 0.8 3.8 3.5 1.1 0.8 0.4 0.7 0.5 0.6 OA 0.79 0.62 2.82
2.9 x 1 5.5 5.2 1.7 12 0.6 1.0 0.8 D.' 0.6 0.83 0.60 4.65

I
3.5 x 1.3 7.3 6.' 2.3 lA 0.7 1.2 1.0 1.2 D.' 1.32 1.03 5.57
4.2)(1.4 8A 8.0 26 1.6 0.8 1.5 1.2 1.3 1.0 1.46 1.17 6A8
4.8)( 1.6
5.5 )( 1.8
' .3
10.3 ,.,
8.' 2.8
30
2.0
2.2
1.0
1.1
1.5
1.'
1.2
1.6
1.4
1.5
1.1
1.1
1.05
1.14
0.72
0.81
8.31
9.23
6.3 x 1.8 11.3 10.9 3.1 2A 1.2 1.' 1.6 1.6 1.2 1.23 0.85 10.14
8 x 2.1 15.8 15.4 4.6 3.2 1.6 2.3 2.0 2.3 1.8 1.75 1.30 13.80
9.5 x 2.1 18.3 17.8 5.2 4.0 20 2.8 2.5 2.6 2.0 2.23 1.77 15.54
Fo r T yp es D, F and T l
2 x 0.4 3.8 3.5 1.2 0.8 OA 0.7 0.5 0.6 OA 0.79 0.62 2.82
2.5 x 0.45 4.7 4.4 1.5 1.0 0.5 0.8 0.6 0.7 0.5 0.88 0.66 3.74
3 x 0.5 5.S 5.2 1.7 1.2 0.6 1.0 O.B D.' 0.6 0.83 0.60 4.65
3.5 x 0.6 7.3 6.' 2.3 1.4 0.7 1.2 1.0 1.2 D.' 1.32 1.03 5.57
4 x 0.7 BA 8.0 2.7 1.6 0.8 1.5 1.2 1.3 1.0 1.46 1.17 6.48
5 x 0.8 '.3 8.' 2.7 2.0 1.0 1.5 1.2 1.4 1.1 1.05 0.72 8.31
6, 1 11.3 10.9 3.3 2.4 1.2
8 x 1.25
10x1.5
15.8
18.3
15.4 4.6 3.2 1.6 "
2.3
1.6
2.0
1.6
2.3
1.2
1.B
1.23
1.75
0.85
1.30
10.14
13.80
17.8 5.0 4.0 2.0 2.8 2.5 2.6 2.0 2.23 1.77 15.54
See Note 4 5 5
NOTES:
1. See Tables 5, page G-48. 6, page G-49, and 7 , page G-SO for thread and point dimensions and minimum screw lengths applicable to the
respective screw types.
2. See Tables I , page G-43, and 2, page G-44 forth read length requirements applicable to the respective screw types.
3. See Table 22, page G-68, for recommended tapping screw nominal lengths.
4. Acceptability of minimum head diametershall be determined by using a plain ring gage having a hole diameter equal to the specified DKactual
minimum limit within a tolerance 01plus 0.00 and minus 0.01 mm . The head shall not enter the gage.
5. No tolerance for gage diameter is given. If the gage diameter of the gage used differs from the tabulated value , the protrusion will beaffected
accordingly and the proper protrusion values must be recalculated using the formulas shown in Appendix I, page G--69.
6. Th e comparable ISO standard is ISO 1482· Slotted Countersunk (Flat) Head Tapping Screws.

Foradditional requirements reter to Introductory Notesand General Data on pages G-37 and 40, respectively.

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rE "
HEAD DIAMETER GAGE
EDGE OF HEA D - F 0 =tTHEORETICAL
Z-I
(SEE NOTE 5) MAY BE FLAT K -1-(
m"IJ
'"~"~, ::om
CJ)_

R~lF c:o
Z::o
This type of recess has a large center
opening, tapered wings, and blunt
L.:: G ~ PROTRUSION
GAGE
"'0
:I:CJ)
mCJ)
boHom, with all edges relieved or rounded. (SEE NOTE 6)
l>::o
Cm
-10
:pm
"lJCJ)
"lJCJ)
-m
Zc
:11---
3
90" ~=
G>
92~
" .·-~K~ 'L'__
J CJ)'TI
1:- - - ;;-- -
I?
__ SEE NOTE 2 or-
::o~
~
l SEE NOTES
STYLE A (SEE NOTE 4) 1 AND3 STYLE B (SEE NOTE 4)
CJ)
 Table 9 Dimensions of Type I Cross Recessed Flat Countersunk Head Tapping Screws
D~ 0, K L•• R M T N F G
_ e»
Nominal
Sc~
Size Shoulder
Head
Olameter Head Shoulder
Under-
he. d Recess Re cess Re,..., ..l! Penetration
Gaging
Heed
Protrusion
Protfu slon
~
Diameter Height Length Fillet Olameter De... W idth Depth Abo ve
, "d Actual G ...
Radius Gage Dla
Thread 0 Di ameter
Pitch Mu
Mu Min Mu MI" Mu MI" Mu MI" R. ' Re' Re' Mu MI" Mu Min
Re'
Fo r Types AB , S, SF and Brl o
2.2)( O.B 3.8 3.5 1.1 OB OA 2.14 1.54 0.53 0 1,55 1.25 0.79 0.62 2.82
oc:
2.9)( 1 - - 5.5 5.2 1.7 - - 1.2 0.6 3.10 2.08 0.79 1 2,10 1.70 0.83 0.60 4.65
3.5 x 1.3 - - 7.3 6.9 2.3 - - 1.4 0.7 4.06 2.25 0.91 2 220 1.70 1.32 1.03 5~7 Z-t
4.2)( 1.4 8.4 8.0 2.6 1.6 0.8 4.46 2.65 0.96 2 260 2.10 1.46 1.17 6." -t-<
- - - 0.72 8.31 m"O
4.8)( 1.6
5.5)( 1.8
-
- -
9.3
10.3
89
9.9
2.8
3.0 - -
2.0
2.2
1.0
11
5.06
6.32
3.25
3.41
1.04
1.08
2
3
3.20
3.20
2.70
2.70
1.05
1.1 4 0.81 923 :cm
11.3 10.9 3. 1 2.4 1.2 6.62 3.61 1.12 3 350 3.00 1.23 0.85 10 ,14 (J)-
6.3)( 1.8
8)( 2.1 - - 15.8 15.4 4.6 - - 3.2 1.6 8.78 4.BB 1.80 4 4.60 4.00 1.75 1.30 13,80 C:o
9.5)( 2.1 - - l B.3 17.8 5.2 - - 4.0 2.0 9.88 5.98 1.98 4 5.70 5,10 2.23 1.77 15,54 Z:c
For Types 0, F and r '
";0
1.2 0.50 030 0.8 0.4 2.1 4 1.54 0.53 0 1,55 1.25 0.79 0.62 2.82
:I:(J)
2)( 0.4 200 1.86 3.8 3.5
2.5)( 0.45 2.50 2.36 4.7 4A 1.5 0.55 0.35 1.0 0.5 2.80 1.78 0.74 1 1.80 1.40 0.88 0.66 3.74 m(J)
3)( 0.5 3 .00 2.86 5.5 5.2 1.7 0.60 0.40 1.2 0.6 3.1 0 2.08 0.79 1 2. 10 1.70 0.83 0.60 465 »:c
3.5 x 0.6 3.50 3.32 7.3 69 2.3 0.70 0.50 1.4 0.7 4.06 2.25 0.9 1 2 2 .20 1.70 1.32 1.03 5.57 Cm
4 )( 0.7 4.00 3.82 8A 8.0 2.7 0.80 0.60 1.6 0.8 4.46 2.65 0.96 2 260 2 10 1.46 1. 17 6.48 -to
5)( 0.8 5.00 4.82 9.3 8.9 2.7 0.90 0.70 2.0 1.0 506 3.25 1.04 2 3.20 2.70 1.05 0.72 8.31
l>m
6. 1 6.00 5.82 11.3 10.9 3.3 1.10 0.90 2.4 1.2 6.62 3.61 1.12 3 3.50 3.00 1.23 0.85 10.14 "O(J)
8)( 1.25 8.00 7.78 15.8 15.4 4.6 1.40 1.10 3.2 1.' 8.78 4.88 1.60 4 4.60 4.00 1.75 1.30 13.80 "O(J)
10)( 1.5 10.00 9.78 18.3 17.8 5.0 1.70 1.30 4 .0 2.0 9.88 5.98 1.98 4 5.70 5.10 2.23 1.77 15.54 -m
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See Note 4 5 6 6
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NOTES: (J)"11
1. See Tables 5 , page G-48, 6, page G-49, and 7, page G-5O fo r thread and point dimensions and minimum screw lengths applicable tothe respective screw
or-
'YI>9'.
2. See Tables 1, page G-43, and 2 page G-44lor thread length requirements applicabletothe respective screw types. :c~
3. See Table 22, page /3-68lor recommended tapping screw nominal lengths. m
4. Recessed head Types D, F and T tapping screws shall halle Style B head lorm. Recessed head Types AB, B, BF and BT tapping screws shall have Style A
head form. The undemead shouldai' Is mandatory on Style B head form and aH other head dimensions shall becommon for both the Style A and Style B head :E
(J)
fo rms.
5. Acceptabilityof minirn.Jm head diameter shaH bedetermined by using a plain ring gage having a hole diameter equal to the specified D~ actual minimum limit
within a tolerance of plus 0.00 and minus 0.01 mm. The head shall not enterthe gage.
6. No tolerance forgageoometer is given. It \he gage diame1erollhe gage used diflers from the tabulaled value, the protrusion will beaflected accordingly and
the proper protrusion values must be recalculated using the formulas shown in Appendix I, page G-69.
7. The comparable ISO standard is ISO 7050 - Recessed C oyntersunk Head Tapping Screws.

Gl For additional requirements refer to Introductofy Notes and General Data on pages G-37 and 40, respedively. en ~
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EDGE OF HEAD
MAY BE FLAT
OR ROUNDED
-F DK = f THEORETICAl
OK ACTUAL
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This type of recess has 8 large center

opening, wide straight wings. and blunt
L.: ~ G PROTRUS ION
GAGE
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bottom, with 81 edges relieved or rounded. (SEE NOTE 6)
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I
90" 90" C')C
92" J 92"
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STYLE A (SEE NOTE 4) 1AND3 STYLE B (SEE NOTE 4)
VI
 Table 10 Dimensions of Type lA Cross Recessed Flat Countersunk Head Tapping Screws
0" 0, K L" R M T N F G
Nom R_,
Sc' ew He'" Under-
~ Penetration He'"
SI", Shoulder Diam eter
He'" Shoulder h, . . Recess Recess Recess 0 Gaging Protru si on
.od Diam eter
Actual
Heigh t Length Fillet Diameter Copth Width ~
>
00,.. Above Prot ru sion
Gage
Thread Radius ~ Gage Dia
c Diam eter
PHch
Mu MI, Mu MI,
Mu
R,'
Mu MI, Mu MI, R, ' R., R.I Mo< UI, Mu .,,
Fo r Types A B, B, SF and a T! o
22 xO.8 3.8 35 1.1 0.8 OA 2.20 1.56 0.47 0 1,55 1.20 0.79 0.62 2.82 o
2.9 x 1 - - 5 .5 52 1.7 - - 1.2 0.6 306 2.08 0.73 1 2.00 1.60 0.83 0.60 4.65 C-l
3.5 x 1.3 - - 7.3
8A
6.9 2.3 - - lA 0.7 4. 14 2.38 1.03 2 220 1.75 1.32 1.03
1.17
5.57
z<
4.2 )( 1.4 8 .0 2.6 1.6 0.8 4.44 2.68 1.03 2 2.50 2.05 1.46 6.48 -I"
4.8 x 1.6
5.5 x 1.8
-
-
-
-
93
10.3
8.9
9.9
2.8
3.0
-
-
-
-
2.0
2.2
1.0
1.1
4.98
6AO
3.24
3.54
1.04
1.43
2
3
3 .05
3 .20
2.60
2.75
1.05
1. 14
0.72
0.81
8.31
9.23 !Bm
(/)-
6.3)( 1.8 2A 1.2 123
8)(2. 1 - --
11 .3 10.9
15.8 15.4
3. 1
4.6 - - 3.2 1.6
6.66
8.82
3.78
5.06
1.44
2.18
3
4
3.45
4.60
3.00
4. 15 1.75
0.85
1.30
10.14
13.80
cl>
9.5)( 2. 1 - 18.3 17.8 52 - - 4.0 2 .0 9.84 6. 12 2.19 4 5.65 5.20 2.23 I.n 15.54 zo
For Types D, F and Tt
",JJ
2x 0.4 2.00 1.86 3.8 3.5 1.2 0.50 0.30 0.8 OA 2.20 1.56 0.47 0 1.55 1.20 0.79 0.62 2.82 :::E:
0
2.5 x 0.45 250 2.36 4.7 4.4 1.5 0.55 0.35 1.0 0.5 2.78 1.83 0.73 I 1.75 1.35 0.68 0.66 3.74
m(/)
3 x O.5 3.00 2.86 5.5 5 .2 1.7 0.60 0.40 1.2 0.6 3.08 2.08 0.73 1 2.00 1.60 0.83 0.60 4.65 l>(/)
3.5 x 0.6 3.50 3.32 7.3 6.9 2.3 0.70 0.50 lA 0.7 4.14 2.38 1.03 2 2.20 1.75 1.32 1.03 5.57 cJJ
4 xO.7 4.00 3.82 8A 8.0 2.7 D.", 0.60 1.6 0.8 4 44 2.68 1.03 2 2.50 2.05 1.46 1.17 648 m
5xO.8 5.00 4.82 9.3 8 .9 2.7 0.90 0.70 2.0 1.0 4.98 3.24 1.04 2 3.05 2.60 1.05 0.72 8.31 ~o
6.'
8x 1.25
6.00 5.82 11.3 10.9
' .00 7.78 15.8 15.4
3.3
4.6
1.1 0
1.40
0.90
1.10
2A
3.2
1.2
1.6
6.66
8 .82
3.78
5.06
1.44
2.1 8
3
4
3.45
4.60
3.00
4.15
1.23
1.75
0.85
1.30
10.14
13.80
"m
,,(/)
-(/)
10x 1.5
See Note
10.00 9.78 18.3 17.8
4 5
5.0 1.70 1.30 4.0 2.0 9.84 6.12 2.1 9 4 5.65 5.20 2.23
6
1.77 15.54
6
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NOTES;
1. See Tables 5, pageG-48, 6, page G-49. and 7, page G-5O for thread and poinldimensions and minmum screw lengths applicable to the respective screw (/)"T1
'Yi>«'. or
2. See Tables 1, page G-43, and 2, pageG-44 for l hread length requ irements applcable to the respec!illescrew types.
3. See Table 22, pageG-68 for recommended tapping screw nominal lengths.
JJ~
m
4. Recessed head Types 0, F and T tapping .screws shall have Style B head form . Recessed head Types AB, B, BF and aT tapping screws shall halle Style A
head fo rm. The underhead shoulder is mandatory on Style a head fo rm and all other head dimensioos shall be common for both the Style A and Style a head
forms .
5. Acceptability of minimum head diameter shall be determined by using a plain ring gage having a hole diameter equal to the specified OK actual minimum limit
~
within a tolerance of plus 0.00 and minus 0.01 mm. The head shall not enter the gage.
6. No tolerance for gage diameter is given. lI the gage dlameterol the gage used differs from the tabulaledllaiue, the protrusion wilt be affected acoordngly and
the proper protrusion values must berecalculated using the formu las shown in Appendix I, page ~9.
7. The comparable ISO standard Is ISO 1050 - Recessed Coun tersunk Head Tapping Screws.
For additional re quirements rafe rto Introd uctory Notes and General Data on pages G-37 and 40, respectively. en);!
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OR ROUNDED OK ACTUAL mm
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PROTRUSION
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This type of recess has a square canter
opening, slightly tapered side walls, GAGE m::C
and a conk:al bottom, with top edges (SEE NOTE 6) »m
relieved or rounded ,
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.
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STYLE A (SEE NOTE 4) 1 AND 3 STYLE B (SEE NOTE 4) ::E
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 Table 11 Dimensions of Type III Square Recessed Flat Countersunk Head Tapping Screws
o~ 0, K L." M T
Nom
Screw He'"
"
Under- .,,,
Driller
Recess
P F
H,,,,
G

Diameter Recess
S.e Shoulder Head Shoulder heod Across
Recess Penetration Protrusion
DIameter Height Length Fillet Depth Gaging Above Protrusion
'"" Actual Flats G ...

."
Thread Radiu s 5 = Short Depth Gage Dla
DOm,'.,
o
Pitch
M" .," ." M'" M"
Rot M" M'" M'" Re' Re'
R = Regular
M" .," ." .," o
2.9 x 1 -- -- 5.5 5.2 1.7 - -
For Types AB, e, BF and sf!

12 0.6 1.78 1.68 0 0.97 0.71 0.83 0.60 465

~~
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3.5 x 1.3 7.3 6.' 2.3 - - lA 0.7 2.31 2.44 18 1.<0 1.01 1.32 1.03 5.57 mm
4.2)<1.4 8A 8.0 26 1.6 0.8 2.84 2.92 28 1.61 1.21 1.46 1.17 6.48 ::tI_
4.8)C 1.6 -
- -
- ' .3 8.' 2.8 -
-
- 2.0 1.0 2.84 3.23 2R 1.91 1.52 1.05 0.72 8.31 en
5.5>< 1.8 10.3
••• 3.0 - 2.2 1.1 3.38 4.01 3R 2.'" 2.03 1.14 0.81 ' .23 C:en
6.3 x 1.8 11.3 10.9 31 2.4 1.2 3 .38 4.01 3R 2.42 203 1.23 0.85 10.14 Zo
8)( 2.1
9.5><2.1
-
-
-
-
15.8
18.3
15.4
17.8
4.6
5.2
-
-
-
-
3.2
4.0
1.6
2.0
4.85
4.85
4.93
4.93
4R
4R
2.54
2.54
215
215
1.75
2.23
1.30
1.77
13.80
15.54 "'c:
:::r>
For Types D, F and T'
m::tl
2.5 x 0.45
3x 0.5
2.50
3.00
2.36
2.86
4.7
5.5
4A
5.2
1.5
1.7
0.55
0.60
0.35
0.40
1.0
12
0.5
0.6
1.78
1.78
1.66
1.66
0
0
0.97
0.97
0 .71
0.71
0.88
0.83
0.66
0.60
H4
4.65
>m
C::tI
3.5 x 0.6 5.57
~~
3.50 3.32 7.3 6.9 2.3 0.70 0.50 1.4 0.7 2.31 2 .44 18 1.40 1.01 1.32 1.03
4 x 0.7 4.00 3.82 8.4 8.0 2.7 0.80 0.60 1.6 0.8 2.84 2.92 28 1.61 1.21 146 1.17 6.48
5x 0.8 5.00 4.82 '.3 8.9 2.7 0.90 0.70 2.0 1.0 2.84 3.23 2R 1.91 1.52 1.05 0.72 8.31
"tIm
6xl 6.00 5.82 11 .3 10.9 3.3 1.10 0.90 2.4 1.2 3.38 4.01 3R 2.42 2.00 1.23 0.85 10.14 "tIen
8 )< 1.25
10 x 1.5
8.00 7.78
10.00 9.78
15.8
18.3
15.4
17.8
4.6
5.0
1.40
1.70
1.10
1.30
3.2
4.0
1.6
2.0
4.85
4.85
4.93
4.93
'R 2.54
2.54
2.15
2.15
1.75
223
1.30
1.n
13.80
15.54
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See Note , 5
' R
6 6 C'>c
NOTES: en."
1. See Tables 5, page G-48, 6, page G-49, and 7, page G-SO lor lhread and point dimensions and minimum screw lengths applicable to the respectlve screw Or
types. ::tIl:>
2. See Tables 1, page (;-43, and 2, page G-44 forthread leog1h requirements applicable to the respective screw types. m-t
3. See Table 22, page G-68lor recommended tapping screw nominalleng1hs.
4. Recessed head Types 0 , F and T tapping screws shall have Style B head form , Recessed head TypesAB, B, SF and BTtapping screws shall have Style A
head form. The underhead shouldefis manclatory on Style B head form and all other head dimensions shall be common forboth the Style A and SIyIe S head
::E
en
lorms.
5. Acceptability aminimum head diameter shall be determined by usi1g a plaln rin9gage having a holedameter equal to the specified OK actual minimum limit
within a tolerance of plus 0.00 and minus 0.01 mm. The head shall not enlerthe gage.
6. Notolerancelor gage diameter is given. If the gage diameter of l hegage used ditfersfromthe tabulated value, the protrusion will be affected accordi'lglyand
the proper protrusion values must be recalculated using the formulas shown in Appendix I, page G-69.
For additional requirements refer to Introductory Notes and General Data on pages G-37 and 40, respectively.

-
 Draft Revision
TAPPING SLOTTED OVAL COUNTERSUNK ASME
SCREWS B18.6.5M
HEAD TAPPING SCREWS 1998

c=
DK ~ ~ ED G E OFH EAD
t I/
~~~~UJ~~~e::~~F O
RROUN
DED MAY BE FLAT
HEAD DIAMETER GAGE
(SEE NOTE 4)

~rt~~t PROTRUSION
GAGE
T

- -
KL I. B - -->f- SEE NOTE 2
o U--=====t:c: ~L=--====:I SEE NOTES 1AND 3

Table 12 Dimensions of Slotted Oval Countersunk Head Tapping Screws

..
Nominal
~
Size
0,
Head Dia meter
K

Hoo'
S ide
0

...., ..."
Raised
R,

To p
R
UndOfhoead
Fillet
N

S loth
T

S ,..
,
Head Protrusion
Above Gage
G

Protrusion

'"'
Thread
Actual Heig ht Height Rad ius Rad ius
Width Depth
Diameter G.,.
Pitch M" M" Mill. Ref M" _0' M" .," Max I Ml n M" Min M" .," Diamete r

For Types AB, e , SF and BT'

2.2" 0.8 3.8 3.5 U 0.5 5.0 0.8 0.4 0.7 0.5 1.0 08 1." 1.12 2.82

I
2.9 x 1 5.5 5.2 L7 0.7 7A 1.2 0.8 1.0 0.8 1.5 1.2 1.53 1.30 . 65
3.5 x 1.3 7.3 6.9 2.3 0.8 10.9 1.4 0.7 1.2 1.0 L7 1.< 2 .12 1.83 5.57
4.2 x 1.4 8.4 8.0 2.6 1.0 11.6 1.6 0.8 1.5 1.2 1.9 1.6 2." 2.17 6.48
4.8 x 1.6 9.3 8.9 28 1.2 11.9 2.0 1.0 1.5 1.2 2.4 2.0 2.25 1.92 8.31
22 2.11
5.5 x 1.8
6.3 x 1.8
10.3
11.3
'.9
10.9
3.0 1.3
1..
13.4
14.9
2.2
2.4
U
1.2
1.9
1.,
1.6
1.8
2.6
2.8 2.4
2.44
2.63 2.25
'"
10.14

...
3.'
8 x 2.1 15.8 15.4 '.6 2.0 19.7 3.2 1.6 2.3 2.0 3.7 3.2 3.75 3.30 13.80
9.5 x 2.1 18.3 17.8 5.2 23 22.9 '0 20 2.8 25 3.8 4.53 4.07 15.54
For Types 0 , F and Tl
2xOA
2.5 xO.45 ..,
38 3.5
.A
0.2
0.5
0.5
06
5.0
6.6
0.8
0.0
0'
0.5
07
0.8
05
0.6
1.0
1.2
0.8
1.0
1."
1A.
1.12
1.26
2.82
3.74
3 x 0.5 5.5 5.2 0.7 0.7 7,4 1.2 0.6 0.0 08 0.5 12 0.53 1.30 4.65
3.5 x 0.6 7.3 6.9 2.3 0.8 10.9 1,4 0-' 1.2 1.0 0.7 1,4 2.12 0.83 5.57
4 x 0.7 27 0.0 0.6 1.5 0.2 0.9 1.6 2.46 2.17 6A8
5 x 0.8 "9.3
80
8.' 2.7 0.2
11.6
11.9 2.0
08
1.0 1.5 1.2 2,4 2.0 2.25 1.92 8.31
8" , 11.3 10.9 14.9 2,4 1.2 0.9 0.8 2.8 2,4 2.63 2.25 10.14
'" ...
3.'
8 x 1.25 15.8 15A ' .6 2.0 19.7 3.2 1.6 2.3 2.0 37 32 3.75 3.30 13.80
10 x 1.5 18.3 17.8 5.0 2.3 n.' '.0 2.0 2.8 2.5 3.8 '.53 4.07 15.54
See Note
NOTES:
• 5 5 5

1. See Tables 5, page G-48. 6, page G--49, and 7, page &-50 for thread and point dimensions and minimum screw lengths applicable to the
respective screw types.
2. See Tables 1, page G-43, and 2, page G-44 for thread length requirements applicable to the respective screw types.
3. See Table 22, page G-68 tor recommended tapping screw nominal lengths.
4. Acceptabilityof minimum head diametershall bedetermined by using a plain ring gage having a hole diameter equal to the specified D~ actual
minimum limit within a tolerance of plus 0.00 and minus 0.01 mm. The head shall not enter the gage.
5. No tolerance for gage diameteris given. If the gage diameter of the gage used differs from the tabulated value, the protrusion will be affected
accordingly and the proper protrusion values must be recalculated using the formulas shown in Appendix I, page G-69.
6. See Para. 2.2.
7. The co mparable ISO s tand ard is ISO 1483 - Slotted Raised Countersunk Head Tapping Screws.
For additional requirements refer to Introductory Notes and General Data on pages G-37 and 40, respectively.

G - 58
Draft Revision
ASME TYPE I CROSS RECESSED OVAL TAPPING
B18.6.SM COUNTERSUNK HEAD TAPPING SCREWS SCREWS
1998

,---EDGE OF HEAD
MAY BE FLAT
OR ROUNDED
HEAD DIAMETER GAGE (SEE NOTE 4)1r-,,~~;;;;;1;;;;~~~:;=~

'--- PROTRUSION
GAG E

This type 01 recess has a large

center opening, tapered wings,
and blunt bottom, with all edges
relieved or rounded.

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Table 13 Dimensions of Type I Cross Recessed Oval Countersunk Head Tapping Screws

..., -. •••
R_ _
F
Noml""t
Screw
0,
Head Diameter
K 0

R.....
R, R M T
" Penetration "M'
G

51%e
""" Undemead
Rece .... Recess Gaging Protrualon
!s
'"'
Thread Aetua'
SI"
Height """
Height
T"
Radlu.
Fillet
Radius
Diameter Depth Width
! .
Depth Above Gage
Diameter a<"
Pitch
Mu Min Ma. Ref M.. Appro. Mu .," Rof Ro' R,' Mal! I Mln Mu I Min

,.•
I
For Types AB , B, BF and BT'
2.2 x 0.8

,.,
3.5 U

,.,
0.5 5.0 OB 0.'
,,."... L69
,-"
0.56
, ,.,.""
0 '"'0 1." 1.29 1.12 ' .82
2.9 x 1
3.5 x 1.3
5.5 52
6.9
1.' 0'
D.'
'A
10.9
I.,
I..
0.6
0.' ' 38 '-'. 0.83
0.94
1

,, '" ,." ,."

'03
1.93
1.53
2.12
1.30
1.83
' .65
5.57
4.2 x 1.4
4.8x 1.6
••
g.,
B.O
B.' ,.•
' .6 LO
1.2
11 .6
11 .9
1.6
,.,
' .0
O.B
1.0
4.92
566
' .99
3.74
1.01
1.10 3.69 3.19 2.25
2.17
1.92
6."
8.31

... ,,..,
5.5 )< 1.8 10.3 g.g ' .0 L' 13.4 U 6.92 ' .84 1.14 3 3.63 3.13 2.44 2.11 9.23
6.3 x 1.8 11 .3 10.9 ' .1 14.9 12 ' .30 4.26 1.19 3 '.05 ' .55 ' .63 2.25 10.14
8 x 2. \
9.5 )< 2.1
15.8
",
15.4
17.8
' .6
5.' ,.,
'.0 19.7
22' ' .0
L6
' .0
9.86
11.24
5.81
7.15
1.95
2.17
•• 5.53
6.87
4.93
6.27
3.75
' .53
'.30
4.07
13.80
15.54
ForTypea 0 , F and Tt
2 )<0.4
2.5)< 0.45
3)<0.5
..,
' .B
...
' .5 12
..,
1.5
0.5
0.6
5.0
6.6
O.B
1.0
D.'
0.5
' .36
' .06
1.69
1.95
0.56
o.n
0
1
1.70
1.96
L"
1.56
2.03
1.29
lAB
1.53
1.12
1.26
1.30
'.82
3.74

3.5)< 0.6
5.5
,.,
5.'
6.9 ,., 0.'
D.'
'-'
10.9
L'
I..
0.6 ' .44 '.33
2.48
0."
0.94 ,
1 2."
2.43 1.93 2.12
'.65
5.57
4)<0.7 • .0 B.O
'"' LO 11.6 1.6
0'
O.B
' .38
' .92 '.99 1.01
,
2 2.98 ,." 2.46
' .25
L"
2.17 6 ."

,.
5 )< 0.8 11 .9 3.74 1.10 3.69 3.19 1.92 8.31
• • 1
9.3
11 .3
' .9
10.9 '"'
3.'
12
1.' 14.9
'.0 1.0
1.2
566
' .30 .26 1.1 9
,, 4.05 ,.55 2." >25 10.14
8 )< 1.25 15.8 15.4 ' .6 2.0 19.7 3.2 1.6 ' .86 5.81 1.95 5.53 4.93 3.75 ' .30 13.80
10 x 1.5 18.3 17.8 5.0 2.' 22.' ' .0 2.0 11.24 7.1 5 2.17 • 6., 62> ' .53 4.07 15.54

"'" N<>I.
NOTES:
• 5 5 5

1. See Tables 5, page G-48, 6, page G-49 and 7, page G-SO lor thread and point dimensions and minimum screw lengths applicable to the respective
screw types.
2. See Tables 1, page G-43, and 2, page G-44 lorthread length requirements applicable tothe respective screw types.
3. See Table 22, page G-68lor recommended tapping screw nominal lengths.
4. Acceptability 01 minimum head diameter shall be determined by using a plain ring gage having a hole diameter equat to the specified OKactuat
minimum limit within a tolerance 01 plus 0.00 and minus 0.01 mm. The head shall not enter the gage.
5. No tolerance for gage diameter is given. If the gage diameter 01 the gage used differs from the tabulated value, the protrusioo will be affected
accordingly and the proper protrusion values must be recalculated using the lormulasshown In Appendix I, page G-35.
6. See Para. 2.2.
7. The comparable ISO standard Is ISO 7051 • Recessed Raised Countersunk Head Tapping Screws.
For additional requirements relerto Introductory Notes and General Data 00 pages &-37 and 40, respectively.

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TAPPING TYPE lA CROSS RECESSED OVAL ASME
SCREWS B18.6.5M
COUNTERSUNK HEAD TAPPING SCREWS 1998

D K ~"'" r-.- EDGE OF HEAD

[' G
HEAD DIAMETER GAGE (SEE NOTE 4.')"",,.~;;;;;;;;F;;;:;~~~:=~ M AY BE FLAT
F OR ROUNDED

M
~--tI~~t '-~ PROTRUSION
N
GAGE
This type of recess has a large
cenler opening, wide straight
wings, and blunt bottom, with R
all edges relieved or rounded.

J
--3~ B SEE NOTE 2
I+-~~~~- L SEE NOTES 1 AND 3
1+-- - - - - L!
Table 14 Dimensions of Type lA Cross Recessed Oval Countersunk Head Tapping Screws
No minal 0, K 0 R, R M T N F G
S<: rew Head Oiameter H.., Raised Head Underhead
•
~
Recess
Penetration ..." o.
Slm
",
Th' "", Actual
Side
Height
H"",
Height
T. p
Radius
Fillet
Radius
Recess
Oiameter
Recess
Dept h
R= "
Width •
~
Gaging
Depth
p rotrusion
Above ,.
~c
••
;:• 0•
Gage Ola
Pitch
M.. Min Mu Rei Mu Approx- M.. M'o R.I R. I R~ Max I Mln Mu Min

For Types AB, e , SF and sTl

I
2.2 x 0.8 3.8 35 U 05 50 0.8 0" 2 .40 1.72 0.<8 0 Ln 1.:37 '-29 1.12 2.82
2.9 x 1 0.74 1.92 1.53 1.30 4.65
5.5 5.2 '-' 0.' H
'"' 0.' 2.98 2.:31 1 2.:32

,..
3.5 x 1.3 '.3 ' .9 2.3 08 109 1.< 0.' 4.46 2.66 1.03 2 2"8 2.03 2.12 1.83 5.57
4.2 x 1.4 8.' 8.0 2.' '-0 11 .6 1.' 0.8 '.90 3.10 '-<>I 2 2.93 2 .. 2 .. 2.17
4.8 x 1.6 9.3 8.9 2.8 '-2 11.9 20 '-0 5.58 3.78 1.05 2 3.00 3.15 2.25 1.92 8.31
5.5 x 1.8 10.3 9.9 3.0 1.3 13.4 2.2 '-1 6.98 •.re 1.« 3 3.n 3.27 2.44 2.11 9.23
6.3 x 1.8
8x 2.1
11.3
15.8
10.9
15.4 ..,
31
'"
2.0
14.9
19.7
2"
3.2
'-2
'-, 7.32
9.90
4.38
6.08
1.45
2.19
3
••
4.05
5.62
3.00
5.17
2.03
3.75
2.25
3.30
4.07
10.14
13.80
15.54
9.5 x 2.1 18.3 17.8 5.2 23 22.9 ' .0 20 11.18
For Type s 0 , F and Tl
'''' 2.20 '.92 6.47 ' .53

2 x 0.4
..,
3.8
.,3.5 1.2 0.5 5.0 0.8 0.' 2.40 1.n 0." 0 1.72 1.:37 1.29 1.12 2.82
2.5 xO.45
3 x 0.5
3_5 xO.6
4 xO.7
5 xO.8
5.5
7.3
SA
'3
,.,
5.2

8.0
8'
'-5
'-'
23
2.7
27
0'
0.7
08
'-0
'-2
"
H
10_9
11 .6
11.9
'-0
1.2

'-,
"
20
05
0.'
0.7
0.8
'-0
...
202
2.98

'.90
558
'-"
2.31
266
3.10
3.78
0.73
0.74
'-03
1.<>1
1.05
1
I
2
2
2
'-98
2.32
2.48
2.93
3",
'-58
1.92
2.03
2 ..
3.15
I ."
1.53
2.12
2 ..
2.25
1.26
1.30

'-"
2.17
1.92
3.74
4.65
5.57
6.48
8.31

'" 11 .3 10.9
..,
3.3 1.. 14.9 2.' 1.2
'-, ' .32 •.'" 1.45 3 4.05 3", 263 2.25 10.14

••
8 x 1.25 15_8 15.4 20 19.7 32 '90 6.08 2.19 5.02 5.17 3.75 3.30 13.80
10 x 1.5 18.3 17.8 5.0 2.3 22.' ' .0 2.0 11.18 7.'" 2.20 6.92 6.47 '53 4.07 15.54
See Nole • 5 5 5
NOTE S:
1. See Tables 5. page G--48, 6, page G--49, and 7, page G-50 for thread and point dimensions and minimum screw lengths applicable to the
respective screw types.
2. See Tables I , page G--43, and 2, page &-44 for thread length requirements applicable tothe respective screw types.
3. See Table 22, page G-68 for recommended tapping screw nominal lengths.
4. Acceplabilityof minimum head diameter shall be determined by using a plain ring gage having a hole diameter equal tothe specified DKadual
minimum limit within a tolerance of plusO.OO and minus 0.01 mm. The head shall not enter the gage.
5. No tolerance for gage diameter is given. If the gage diameter of the gage used differs from the tabulated value, the protrusion will be affeded
accordingly and the proper protrusion values must be recalculated using the l ormulasshown in Appendix 1, page G- 3S.
6. See Para. 2.2.
7. The com parable ISO st andard Is ISO 7051 - Recessed Ra ised Coun ter sunk Head Tapp ing Screws.
For additional requirements refer to Introductory Notes and General Data on pages G--37 and 40, respectively.

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ASME TYPE III SQUARE RECESSED OVAL TAPPING
B1B.S.SM
COUNTERSUNK HEAD TAPPING SCREWS SCREWS
1998

r - - EDGE OF HEAD
HEAD DIAMETER GAGE MAY BE FLAT
(SEE NOTE 4) OR ROUNDED

M
PROTRUSION
GAGE
This type of recess has a square center
opening, slightly tapered side walls,
and a conical bottom, with top edges
re lieved or rounded . /--r-~

KL I. B
-J
----<-!- SEE NOTE 2
L ---_~ SEE NOTES 1 AND 3
L!

Nomina l
S.,,_
.,
Table 15 Dimensions of Type III Square Recessed Oval Countersunk Head Tapping Screws
K 0 R, R M T
Driver
Slu
p , G

~q
~d
n"...
Heed Diameter

"",",I
HHd
Sldo
H&lght
Raised
H....
H&lghl
H....
Top
Radius
Undllfhead
Fillet
RadiulI
Race Sl
Aetos.
flatl
Recess
Do,",
S.Shor1
R_ ••
Penetration
Gaging
Do,",
Head
Protrusion
Abov. Gage
Diameter
.0
j,
la
o.
Pltch A . Regular <0
"". "".
I
Mo< loIIin Mu: Rei Mo< Approx Mal! I Mi n MIX I Mln Mp: I Mln
FOI'" Types AB, e , BF end BT'

2.9>< 1 5.5
..,
52 L7 O.T 7.' .2 0.' 1.78 '.66 0 0.97 0.71 ' .53 1.30 '.65
3.5" 1.3
4.2" 1.4
4.8>< 1.6
7.3
• .4
9.3
8.0
89
23
2.'
2.8
0.'
1.0
•.2
10.9
11.6
11.9
• .4
1.'
2.0
0.7
0.8
1.0
2.31
2."
2."
2.69
3.23
3.23
.R
2R
2R
1.66
1.91
1.91
1.27
1.52
1.52
2.12
2• •
2.25
1.63
2.17
1.92
....
5.57

8.31
5.5)( 1.8 10.3 9.9 3.0 ' .3 13.4 2.2 1.1 3.38 4.01 3R 2.42 2.03 2." 2.11 9.23
6.3" 1.8
8" 2.1
11.3
15.8
10.9
15.4
3. '
••• ••
2.0
14.9
19.7
2.
3.2 I..
1.2 3.38
4.85
4 .01
4.93
3R
.R
2.42
2."
2.03
2. 15
2.63
3.15
2.25
3.30
10.14
13.BO
9.5><2.1 18.3 17.8 5.2 2.3 22.9 '.0 2.0 4.85 4.93 4R 2." 2.15 ' .53 4.07 15.54

2.5><0.45
3>< 0.5
' .7
5.5
...
52
1.5
' .7
0.'
0.7
•••
7.'
For Types 0 , F and T'
1.0
1.2
0.5
0.'
•. 78
1.78
1.68
1.88
0
0
0.97
0.97
0.71
0.71
••8
1.53
1.26
1.30
3.74
4.65
3.5 >< 0 .8
4><0.7
5 xO.8
7.3
8.'
9.3
'.9
80
8.9
2.3
2.7
2.7
0.8
1.0
12
10.9
11 .6
11 .9
••
1..
2.0
0.7
0.8
1.0
2.31
2."
2."
2.69
323
3.23
.R
2R
2R
1.68
1.91
1.91
127
1.52
1.52
2.12
2."
225
1.83
2.17
1.92
....
5.57

B.31

."
8 x 1.25
10><1.5
11.3
15.8
18.3
10.9
15.4
17.8
3.3
•••
5.0
••
2.0
2.3
14.9
19.7
22.9
2.'
3.2
' .0
• .2
I.'
2.0
3.38
4.85
4.85
4.01
4.93
4.93
3R
.R
4R
2.42
2."
2."
203
2.15
2.15
2.63
3.75
'.53
2.25
330
4.07
10.14
13.80
15.54
See N01~ • 5 5 5
NOTES:
1. See Tables 5, page G-48, 6, page G-49, and 7, page G-5O for thread and point dimensions and minimum screw lengths applicable to the
respecti119 screw types.
2. See Tables 1, page G-43, and 2, page G-44 fQ(ihread length requirements applicable to the respective screw types.
3. See Table 22, page G-68 for recommended tapping screw nominal lengthS.
4. Acceptability of minimum head diameter shall be determined by using a plain fing gage having a hole diameter equal to the specified D" actual
minimum limit within a tolerance of plus 0.00 and minus 0.01 mm. The head Shall not enter the gage.
5. Notoierance for gage diameter is given. I1 the gage diameter of the gage used differs from the tabulated value, the protrusion will be affected
accordingly and the proper protrusion values must be recalculated using the formulas shown in Appendix 1, page G-3S.
6. See Para. 2.2.
7. There 15 no ISO standard covering Type III square recessed raised countersunk head tapping screws.
For additional requirements refer to Introductory Notesand General Data on pages G-37 and 40, respective ly. Iifi.
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TAPPING ASME
SCREWS SLOTTED PAN HEAD TAPPING SCREWS BI8.6.5M
1998

T1l£W
R
J
DAII-.<----- B - - : I SEE NOTE 2
L SEE NOTES
1 AND 3

Table 16 Dimensions of Slotted Pan Head Tapping Screws

D, . K R, D, R N T W
Nominal
Screw Underhea d Fillet Unslotted
H.od Head H.od Slot Slot
Size and ...od
DIameter Height Radiu s Transition Width Depth
Thread Radius Thic kness
D~
Pitch
Mo> Mln Mo< Min Mo< Mo< Min Mo> Min Mln Min

Fo r Types AB, e , SF and BT'

2.2 x 0.8 4.0 3.7 1.3 1.1 0.6 2.6 0.1 0.7 0.5 0.5 0.5
2.9 x 1 5.6 5.3 1.6 1.6 12 3.5 01 10 0.6 0.7 0.7

I
3.5 x 1.3 7.0 6.6 2.1 1.9 1.4 4.1 0.1 1.2 1.0 0.6 0.6

4.2 x 1.4 6.0 7.6 2.4 2.2 1.6 4.9 0.2 1.5 1.2 1.0 0.9
4.8 x 1.6 9.5 9.1 3.0 2.7 2.0 5.5 0.2 1.5 12 12 1.2
5.5 x 1.8 11.0 10.5 3.2 2.9 2.2 6.3 0.2 1.9 16 13 1.3

6.3 x 1.8 12.0 11.5 3.6 3.3 2.5 7.1 0.3 1.9 1.6 1.4 1.4
8 x 2.1 16.0 15.5 4.6 4.5 3.2 9.2 0.4 2.3 2.0 1.9 19
9.5 x 2.1 20.0 19.4 6.0 5.7 4.0 10.7 0.4 2.6 2.5 2.4 2.4
For Types D, F and T1

2 x 0.4 4.0 3.7 1.3 1.1 0.6 2.6 0.1 0.7 0.5 0.5 0.5
2.5 x 0.45 5.0 4.7 1.5 1.3 10 3.1 0.1 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6
3 x 0.5 5.6 5.3 1.6 1.6 12 3.6 0. 1 10 0.6 0.7 0.7
3.5 x 0.6 7.0 6.6 2.1 1.9 1.4 4.1 0.1 1.2 1.0 0.6 0.6
4 x O.7 6.0 7.6 2.4 2.2 1.6 4.7 0.2 1.5 1.2 1.0 0.9
S x 0.8 9.5 9.1 3.0 2.7 2.0 5.7 0.2 1.5 1.2 1.2 12
6, 1 12.0 11.5 3.6 3.3 2.5 6.6 0.3 1.9 16 14 1.4
8 x l .25 16.0 15.5 4.6 4.5 3.2 9.2 0.4 2.3 2.0 19 1.9
10 x 1.5 20.0 19.4 6.0 5.7 4.0 11.2 0.4 2.6 2.5 2.4 2.4
NOTES.
1. See Tables 5, page G-48, 6, page G--49, and 7, page G- 50 for thread and point dimensions and minimum screw lengths applicable to the
respective screw types.
2. See Tables 1. page G-43, and 2, page G-44 forthread length requirements applicable to the respective screw types.
3. See Table 22, page G--68 for recommended tapping screw nominal lengths.
4. The comparable ISO standard Is ISO 1481 • Slotted Pan Head Tapping Screws.
For additional requirements reie r to Introductory Notes and General Data on pages G-37 and 40, respectively.

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ASME TYPE I CROSS RECESSED PAN HEAD TAPPING
B18.6.5M
TAPPING SCREWS SCREWS
1998

This type of recess has a large center

opening, tapered wings, and blunt
bottom, with all edges relieved or rounded . / . . ,.....,

J
0. 11---0 ---- B - - : I SEE NOTE 2

L SEE NOTES
1 AND 3
Table 17 Dimensions 01 Type I Cross Recessed Pan Head Tapping Screws
0, K R, D. R M T N
Nominal R.....
Sc..w
SI", ...., Hood Head
Underhead Fillet
Trans- Recess Recess Recess Driver
Penetration
Gaging
,,'
Thread
Diameter Height Radius Itlan
0;.
Radlua Diameter Depth Width Size Depth

Pitch
-.l Mln I Mln

I
Mu Max Rof M" Mlo Ref R.f R.f Mu MIo
For Types AB , B, BF and BT'
2.2 x 0.8 4.0 3.7 f .6 1.4 3.2 2.8 0.1 1.82 1.19 0.48 0 120 0.95
2.9 x 1 5.6 5.3 2.4 22 5.0 3.5 0.1 2.90 1.76 0.74 1 1.80 1.40
3.5 x 1.3 7.0 6.6 26 2.3 6.0 4.1 0.1 3.92 1.95 0.87 2 1.90 1.40
4.2xl.4 8.0 7.6 3.1 2.8 6.5 4.9 0.2 4.40 2.45 0.93 2 2.40 1.90
4.8x l .6 9.5 9.1 3.7 3.4 8.0 5.5 0.2 4.90 2.95 1.00 2 290 2.40
5.5 x 1.8 11.0 10.5 4.0 3.7 9.0 6.3 0.2 6.44 2.31 1.07 3 3.10 2.60
6.3 x l .8 12.0 11 .5 4.6 4.3 10.0 7.1 0.3 6.92 3.81 1.14 3 3.60 3.10
8 x 2.1 16.0 15.5 6.0 5.6 13.0 9.2 0.4 9.02 4.88 1.69 4 4.60 4.00
9.5 x 2 .1 20.0 19,4 7.5 7.1 16.0 10.7 0.4 10.18 6 .09 1.84 4 5.80 5.20
For Type s 0 , F and T 1
2xO.4 4.0 3.7 1.6 1.4 3.2 2.6 0.1 1.82 1.19 0.48 0 1.20 0.95
2.5 x 0.45 5.0 4.7 2.1 1.9 4.0 3.1 0.1 2.68 1.53 0.70 1 1.55 1.15
3x 0.5 5.6 5.3 2.4 22 5.0 3.6 0.1 2.90 1.76 0.74 1 1.80 1,40
3.5 x 0.6 7 .0 6.6 2.6 2.3 ' .0 4.1 0.1 392 1.95 0.87 2 1.90 1.40
4 x 0.7 B.O 7.' 3.1 2.B ' .5 4.7 0.2 4.40 2,45 0.93 2 2.40 1.90
5 x 0.8 9 .5 9.1 3.7 3.4 B.O 5.7 02 4.90 2.95 1.00 2 2.90 2 .40
.,, 12.0 11 .5 46 4.3 10.0 6.B 0.3 6.92 3.81 1.14 3 3.60 3.10
8 x 1.25 16.0 15.5 '.0 5.' 13.0 9.2 0.4 9.02 4.88 1.69 4 4.60 4.00
10xl.5 20.0 19.4 7.5 7.1 16.0 11.2 0.4 10.18 '.09 1.84 4 5.80 5.20
NOTES.
, . See Tables 5, page <3-48. 6, page G-49, and 7, page G-SO forthread aod point dimensions and minimum screw lengths applicable to the
respective screw types.
2. See Tables 1, page G-43, and 2. page G-44 for thread length requirements applicable to the respective screw types.
3. See Table 22, page ~ for recommended tapping screw nominal lengths.
4. The comparable ISO standard Is ISO 7049 - Recessed Pan Head Tapping Screws.
Foradditional requirements refer to Introductory Notesand General Data on pages G--37 and 40, respectively.

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TAPPING TYPE lA CROSS RECESSED PAN HEAD ASME
SCREWS B18.6.5M
TAPPING SCREWS 1998

ThiS type of recess has a large cente r

opening, wide straight wings, and blunt
bottom, with all edges relieved or rounded. /-r-.., A

J
1+----- B - - : I SEE NOTE 2

K 1.--- - L SEE NOTES

1 AND 3
Table 18 Dimensions of Type lA Cross Recessed Pan Head Tapping Screws
0, K R, D. R M T N
Nominal Re"...
Screw Underhead Fillet
Size
aod
Thread
Head
Diameter
...""
Helght
Head
RadIu s
Trans-
!tlon Radius
Recess
Diameter
Recess
Depth
Recess
Width
Driver
Size
Penetration
Gaging
Depth
01.
Pitch
Max I Min Max I Min Rof Mu Min Rei R.I R.I Mu Min

I
For Types AB, e , SF and BT1
2.2 x 0.8 4.0 3.7 1.6 1.4 3.2 2.8 0.1 1.92 1.22 0.47 0 1.20 0.85
2.9 x 1 5.6 5.3 2.4 2.2 5.0 3.5 0.1 2.86 1.83 0.73 1 1.75 1.35
3.5xl.3 7.0 6.6 2.6 2.3 6.0 4.1 0.1 3.90 2.14 1.03 2 1.90 1.45
4.2xl.4 8.0 7.6 3.1 2.8 6.5 4.9 0.2 4.36 2.54 1.03 2 2.35 1.90
4.8xl.6 9.5 9.1 3.7 3.4 8.0 5.5 0.2 4.76 2.94 1.04 2 2.75 2.30
5.5xl.8 11.0 10.5 4.0 3.7 90 6.3 0.2 6.30 3.34 1.43 3 3.00 2.55
6.3xl .B 12.0 11 ,5 4.6 4.3 10.0 7.1 0.3 6.80 3.84 1.44 3 3.50 3.05
B x 2.1 16.0 15.5 6.0 5.6 13.0 9.2 0.4 8.82 4.96 2.18 4 4.50 4.05
9.Sx2. 1 20.0 19.4 7.5 7.1 16.0 10.7 0.4 10.04 6.16 2.19 4 5.70 5.25
For Types D, F a nd T 1
2 x OA 4.0 3.7 1.6 1.4 3.2 2.6 0.1 1.92 1.22 OA7 0 1.20 0.85
2.5 x OA5 5.0 4.7 2.1 1.9 4.0 3. 1 0. 1 2.62 1.58 0.73 1 1.50 1.10
3 x 0.5 5.6 5.3 2.4 2.2 5.0 3.6 0.1 2.86 1.83 0.73 1 1.75 1.35
3 .5 x 0.6 7.0 6.6 2.6 2.3 6.0 4.1 0.1 3.90 2.14 1.03 2 1.90 1.45
4 x O.7 8.0 7.6 31 2.8 6.5 4.7 0.2 4.36 2.54 1.03 2 2.35 1.90
5xO.8 9.5 9.1 3.7 3.4 8.0 5.7 0.2 4.76 2.94 1.04 2 2.75 2.30
6xl 12.0 11.5 4.6 4.3 10.0 6.8 0.3 6.80 3.84 1.44 3 3.50 3.05
8x 1.25 16.0 15.5 6.0 5.6 13.0 9.2 0.4 8.82 4.96 2.18 4 4.50 4.05
10 x1.5 20.0 19A 7.5 7.1 16.0 11 .2 0.4 10 .04 6. 16 2.19 4 5.70 5.25
NOTES:
1. See Tables 5, page G-48, 6, page &-49, and 7, page G-SO for th read and poim dimensions and minimum screw lengths applicable to the
respective screw types.
2. See Tables 1, page &43, and 2. page G-44 forth read length requiremems applicable to the respective screw types.
3. See Table 22. page G-68 for recommended tapping screw nominallenglhs.
4. The comparable ISO standard Is ISO 7049 · Recessed Pan Head Tapping Screws.
For additional requirements refer to Introductory Notes and General Data on pages G-37 and 40, respectively.

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ASME TYPE III SQUARE RECESSED PAN HEAD TAPPING
B18.6.SM
1998
TAPPING SCREWS
- SCREWS

T his type of recess has a square renter

opening, slightly tapered side walls,
and a conical bottom, with top edges R
relieved or rounded.

-" J
P
OAI-I.o--_-_ - B - - :1 SEE NOTE 2

K*"--- - L SEE NOTE$

1 AND 3

Table 19 Dimensions 01 Type III Square Recessed Pan Head Tapping Screws
Nominal
Sc..w
O. • R, O. R
Under head Fillet
M T Driver
S~.
p

R",~
S~e R~
Head Head Head Tran s- Recess Penetratfon
Acro ss
"d Diameter Height Radius j1l0n Radius Depth Gaging
Flats S::: Short
Thread 01, Depth
Pitch R '" Regular
I .'0
I
Max Mln Mu Min Ret Mu Ret R,' Max I Mln
For Types AB , 8 , SF and BT'
2.9 )( 1
3.5 )( 1.3
5.6 5.3 2.4 22 5.0 3.5 0.1 1.78 I." 0 0.97 0.71
7.0 6 .6 2.6 2.3 6.0 4.1 0.1 2.31 2.69 lA 1.66 1.27
4 .2 x 1.4 3.1
'.
8.0 7.6 2.8 6.5 4.9 0.2 284 3.23 2A 1.91 1.52
4.8)( 1.6 9.5 9.1 3.7 3.4 8.0 5.5 0.2 2.84 3,23 2A 1.91 1.52
5.5)( 1.8 11.0 10.5 4.0 3.7 9.0 6.3 0.2 3.38 4 .0 1 3A 2.42 2.03
6.3)( 1.8 12.0 11 .5 4.6 4.3 10.0 7.1 0.3 3.38 4 .01 3A 2.42 2.03
8 x 2.1 16.0 15.5 6.0 5.6 13.0 9.2 0.4 4.85 4.93 4A 2.54 2.15
9.5x2.1 20.0 19.4 75 7.1 16.0 10.7 0.4 4.85 4.93 4A 2.54 2.15
For Typ es 0 , F and T 1
2.5 x 0.45 5.0 4.7 2.1 1.9 4.0 3.1 0.1 1.78 I." 0 0.97 0.71
3x 0.5 5.6 5.3 2.4 2.2 5.0 3.6 0.1 1.78 I." 0 0.97 0.71
3.5 x 0.6 7.0 '.6 2.6 2.3 6.0 4.1 0.1 2.31 2.69 lA 1.66 1.27
4x 0.7 8.0 7.6 31 2.8 6.5 4.7 0.2 2.84 3.23 2A 1.91 1.52
5x O.8 9.5 9.1 3.7 3.4 8.0 5.7 0.2 2.84 323 2A 1.9 1 1.52
6xl 12.0 11 .5 4.6 4.3 10.0 6.8 0.3 3.38 4.01 3A 2.42 2.03
8x 1.25 16.0 15.5 6.0 5.' 13.0 92 0.4 4.85 4.93 4A 2.54 2.15
10 x 1.5 20.0 19.4 7.5 7.1 16.0 11.2 0.4 4.85 4.93 4A 2.54 2.15
NOTES:
, . See Tables 5, page G-48, 6, page G-49, and 7, page G-5O for th read and point dimensions and minimum screw lengths applicable to the
respective screw types.
2. See Tables 1, page G-43, and 2, page G-44 for lhread length requirements applicable to the respective screw types.
3. See Table 22, page G-68lor recommended tapping screw nominal lengths.
For additional requirements refer to IntroductOty Notes and Gel'leral Data on pages G-37 and 40, respectively.

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SCREWS
HEX HEAD TAPPING SCREWS B18.6.SM
1998

S HAPE OF INDENTAT ION

OPTION AL
A

J
I.. 0-11-..0------- - B - - : I SEENOTE 2
K A
K I1-.0---- - L SEE NOTES
f AND 3
INDENTED HEAD 7 TRIMMED OR FULLY UPSET HEAD 7

Table 20 Dimensions of Hex Head Tapping Screws

Nominal
S E K D. R F
Screw
Sin
,,'
Hex Width
Hex Width
Across
...., Underhead Fillet H...
Protru.lon

... ...
AttO" flit' Height Tr.n. lllon Beyond
Corners Radius
Thread Olameter Gllging Ring
Pitch
M', Uin Mu
."
For Types AB , e , BF and BT!
M'" N in

2.2)(0.8
2.9>< 1
3.20
5.00 ...,
3.02 3.30
5 ....
•••
2.3
L3
2.0
2.'
3.5
0.'
O'
0.78
.'"
3.5" 1.3 5.50 5.32 5.96 2.6 2.3 ••• 0.' L"
4.2" 1.• 7.00 6.78 759 3.0 2.6 ' .9 02 L"
4.8" 1.6 ' .00 7.78 8.71 3.' 3.3 5.5 0.2 L98
5.5" 1.8 ' .00 7.78 8.71
••• 3.6 6.3 0.2 2.16
6.31< 1.8
81<2.1
10.00
13.00
9.78
12.73
10.95
\ 4 .26
' .7
'.0
•••5.2 7. '
9.2
0.3
0.'
2."
3.12
9.5)<2.1 16.00 15.73 17.62 75 6.5 10.7 3.90

I
0.'
9.5)(2.1 15.00 14.73 16.50 7.5 '5 10.7 0.' 3.90
For Typn D, F and T'
2)( 0.4 3.20 3.02 3." L6 L3 26 0. ' 0.78
2.5)( 0.45 ' .00 3.62 '.26 2. ' L. 3. ' 0.' LOO
3" 0.5 5.00 ' .62 5.40 2.3 20 3.' 0.' L'"
3.5" 0. 6 5.50 5.32 5.96 2.' 2.3 •• • 0. '
..... "
L"

...
4 )( 0.7
5 xO.B

8 x 1.25
10 x 1.5
7.00
'.00
10.00
13.00
16.00
6.78
7.7B
9.78
12.73
15.73
7.59
8.71
10.95
14.26
17.62
3.0
3.6
'.7
,.
'.0
2.'
3.3

•••
5.2
' .5
' .7
5.7
6.'
9.2
'U
0.2
02
0.3
OA
OA
2.46
3.12
3.90
10 x 1.5 15.00 14.73 16.50 7.5 ' .5 11.2 0.' 3.90

•
.. I I I I I I
See NoteS 4. 5,6 5.'
NOTES .
1. See Tables 5, page 0-48. 6. page 6-49, and 7, page G---5O for thread and point dimensions and minimum screw lengths applicable 10 the respective
screw types .
2. See Tables 1. page G-43, and 2, page 6-44 for 1hread length requirements applicable 10 the respective screw Iypes.
3. See Table 2.2. page ~!or recommended tapping screw nominal lengths.
4. A slight rounding of aH edges of the hexagon surfaces of indented hex heads shall be pem1issib1e provided the diameter ot the bearing circle is not less
than the equivalent of 90 percent of the specHied minimum width across Rats dimension.
5. Dmensions across llals and across corners of the head shall be measored at the point of maximum metal. Taper of Sides of head (angle bet'Neen ooe
side and the axis) shall no! exceed 2 deg or 0.10 mm, 'IhIichevar is greater, the specifl8d width across !lals being the large dimension.
6. The rounding due to lack of fiH at all six corners 01the head shal be reasonably uniform, and the width across corners of the head shaI! be slJCh that
when a sharp ring having an inside diameter equal 10 the specifled minimum width across corners, within a tolerance of plus 0.00 and mifII,JS 0,01
mm, is placed on the top and bottom 01 the head. th e head shall protrude a distance equal to, orgreater than. the f value tabulated. see Appendix
11. page G-70, for Across Corners Gaging of Hex Heads.
7. Heads may be Indented. trimmed or lully upsel at the option 01 the manufacturer.
S. The 9.5 and 10 mm size screws having heads with 15 mm width across flats are not ISO standard. Unless 9.5 and 10 mm size scr8W1; with
15 mm wIdth acrossllats are speci fically ordered, 9.5 and 10 mm size screws with 16 mm width across flats Shall be furnished.
9. The compa rable ISO standard is ISO 1479 - Hexagon Head Tapping Screws.
for additional requiremenls reler to Introductory Notes and General Data on pages &-37 and 40. respectively.

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1998
HEX FLANGE HEAD TAPPING SCREWS - TAPPING
SCREWS

GAGE B
SHAPE OF INDENTATION
OPTIONAL GAGE A
SEE NOTE 4

~~~~1 1,
A

J
~A 11-00;.---- - B - - : I SEE NOTE 2

K,
K 4-- -- - L SEE NOTES 1 AND 3

Nomlnll'
SCr. w
Size
s

Hex Width
Ac ro ..
Table 21
,
....
WkHh
Across
Dimensions of Hex Flange Head Tapping Screws
D,

F1.n ~
DI,meter
K

..... ....
Overall
K,

Heig ht
C

Fll n ~
Edge
Th lck-
A,

Range
Top
Fil let
D.
Un derhead

Tran ..
Fl lle t
A
'. I

"'''
", ., K.

G'II_
_
Ea

....
. I K,

G, . .
'"'
Threa d
Fll tl
Corners
Height
M .. Radiu. ;llon Radius Insi de Thic k· In side Thick-
~, ~,
M" Dill MU
Pitch
.u M'" .," .u .," .u .," .," .u Mu .," + 0.01
- 0.00
+ 0.00
- 0.01
+ 0.00
- 0.01 .,"
2.2 xO.8
2.9 x 1
3.5" 1.3
3.00
•. 00
5.00
2."
3."
4.82
3.16
4.27
5.'"
•. 5
•••
'.5
••
•
5.'
•••
For Types AB , e , 8 F and BT 1,'
22
3.2
3.
...
..3

2.'
0.3
0..
0.5
D.'
0.2
02
2.'
3.5
•••
D.'
D.'
D.'
3.47
4.62
5.n
0.85
1.25
1.60
.3.15
...
5.35
2.0
20
2.0
4..2" 1.4 5.50 5.32 5 .92 '.5
'"' •. 3 2.' D.' 0.2
••• 0.2
•.•.""
'.35 Leo 5.91
,."
3.0
4.8 x 1.6
5.5)( 1.8
'.00
'.00 •.'-'"'"
6.78 '.55
' .55
10.0
"2
' .3
10.3
5.2

..as,
'.0
3.3
3.'
D.'
D.'
03
O.
5.5
' .3
02
0.2
2.20
2.50 ,."
3.0
3.0
6.3 x 1.6
8.2.1
9.5 K 2.1
'.00
10.00
13.00
•.'"
12.72
'""
10.89
14.16
12.8
16.8
".
11 .8
'M
19.3 10.7
• .2
5.'
' .0
1.0

...
' .2
,.
O'
D.'
1.'
' .2
10.7
0.3
0..
0 ..
9.24
" ...
15.01
2.80
3.70
' .60
'.65
10.88
14.15
3.0
• .0
•. 0
For Types D. F and T'
2 K 0.4
2.5 x 0.45
'.00
3.20
2."
3.'"
3.16
3.39
• .5
5.'
•••
5.0
2.2

" ......
"3 03
0.3
D.'
0.2
2.'
3.'
D.'
D.'
3.47
3."
0.65
1.05
3.15
3.'"
20
2.0
3 x 0.5
3.5x 0.6
4 KO.7
5,,0.8
'.00
500
5.50
7.00
3."
' .62
5.32
8.78
4.2 7
5'"
5.92
155
•••
'-'
' .5
10.8
5.'
' .9
'-'
9.'
...,
3.2
3.

5.•
2 ..
2.'
3.'
0.'
D.'
D.'
0.'
0.2
02
0.2
0.3
3.'

..,..,•••
0.'
D.'
0.2
02
4.62
5.n
6.35
' .06
1.25
LOO
"80
2.30
• . 26
'35
5.91
,."
2.0
2.0
3.0
3.0

•••
8 K 1.25
' .00
10.00
7.78
9.78
' .66
10.89
12.8
16.8
11 .8
15.5 ,. • .2
5.'
..0

...,
1.2
0.'
0.5
D.
•••
'.2
0.3
0 .•
9.24
11 .55
2.eo
3.70
'.65
10.88
3.0
• .0
10 x 1.5
Saa Note
13.00
' .5
12.72 14.16
4,5,6
21.0 19.3 10.7
,
'.0 11 .2 0 .• 15.01 • .eo \4.15 ' .0

NOTES:
1. See Tables 5, page G-48, 6, page G-49, and 7. page G-SOfor thread and point dimensions and minimum screw lengths applicable to the
respective screw types.
2. See Tables 1. page G-43, and 2, page G-4410rthread length requirements applicable to the respective screw types.
3. See Table 22, page G-68lor recommended tapping screw nominal lengths.
4. A slight rounding 01 all edges and comers 01 the hexagon surfaces 01 heads shall be permissible and the rounding due 10 the lack 01 fill at all
six corners 01 the head shall be reasonably uniform.
5. Dimensions across Ilats and across corners 01 the head shall be measured at the point of maximum metal. Taper of sides of head (angle
between one side and the axis) shall nOI exceed 2 deg or O. to mm. whichever is greater, the specified width across flats being the large
dimension.
6. The acceptability of hex height, wrenching height, comef fill and width across oorners shall be determined using two ring gages, A and B.
Gage A shall be placed CNerthe hex and shalJ seal on the flange. Gage B shall be placed on the top 01 the head wi1h the faces perpendicular
to the screw axis. The two gages shall not be In contact.
7. The contour of the edge at periphery 01 flange shall be optional provided the minimum flange thickness is maintained at the rriniroom Hange
diameter. The lOp surface 01 flange may be straight or slightly rounded (convex) upward.
8. ISO 10509 includea Types C and F, (AB and B Types) which are directly comparable.
For additional requirements referto Introductory Nolesand General Data on pages G-37 and 40, respectively.
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ASME
SCREWS TAPPING SCREWS B18.6.5M
1998

Table 22 Recommended Nominal Screw Lengths for Tapping Screws

Nominal Screw Size for Types AB, B, BF and BT

Nominal 2.2 - I 2.9

I 3.5 4.2 4~ 5.5 6.3 8 9.5
Screw
Length Nominal Screw Size for Types D, F and T

2 2.5 3 3.5 4 5 - 6 8 1.
4 PH PH
5 PH PH

• A A PH
8 A A A PH PH
10 A A A A A PH
13 A A A A A A PH PH
1. A A A A A A A PH
20 A A A A A A PH

I 25

30

35

40
A A A

A
A

A
A

A
A

A
A

45 A A

50 A A

55 A

60 A

NOTES:
1. The nominal screw lenglhs included between the heavy lines are recommended for the respective screw sizes and screw head styles as
designated by the symb?lsbelow:

A - Signifies screws of all head styles covered in this standard.

P - Signifies pan head screws.
H • Signifies hex and hex flange head screws.

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ASME PROTRUSION GAGING OF FLAT TAPPING
B1B.S.5M SCREWS
1998
COUNTERSUNK HEAD SCREWS

APPENDIX I
PROTRUSION GAGING OF FLAT COUNTERSUNK HEADS

(For Protrusion Gaging of Oval Countersunk Heads, see page G-35.)

Su itabil ity of fl a t co untersunk head
screws for application in countersinks designed
to the principal dimensions of the screws may
be determined by use of a protrusion gage as
illustrated below.
The gaging dimensions and the gage
diameters are specified in the dimensional tables
for flat countersunk head screws. The protrusion
limits shown in the tables shall apply only when
the gaging diameter is exactly as indicated with
the gaging edge of a sharpness obtained by
lapping the hole and the top surtace of the gage.
Any variation in the gaging diameter will require
recalculation of protrusion values by the original
formulas given below:

/ H EAOANGLE~

""r DKi / f'

•+
GAGE THICKNESS
OPTIONAL

I
• Maximum Protrusion:
Max Sharp Head Dia - Gage Hole Dia ( M' H d A I )
Max F ", 2 )( tan 90 0 _ (n ea ng e
2

• Minimum Protrusion:
Min Sharp Head Dia - Gage Hole Oia Max Head Angle )
Min F '" )( tan ( 90°-
2 2
or correction of protrusion in accordance with the following formula:

Where: F '" tabulated protrusion value.

F '" corrected protrusion value.
O~ '" head diameter (maximum or minimum for maximum or minimum protrusion, respectively).
" G "" tabulated gage diameter.
G' : measured gage diameter.

To insure adequate service life, the protrusion gage should be made of 1001 sleel having a hardness of not
less than 60 HAC.

• Protrusion values shown in Tables 8 through t t are determined from these formulas and rounded to the nearest mm. upward lorthe
maximum and downward for the minimum •
•• Tabulated gagedlameters are determined from the following formulas:
G '" t .830 - 0.838 mm for screw sizes 8 mm and smaller.
G _ 1.790-2.360 mmfor lhe9.5 and 10 mm screw sizes.
0", BasIc screw diameter ofTypes 0, F and T tapping screws and 5.50 mm on the 5.5 mm size of Types AB, B, BF and BTlapping
screws.
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SCREWS HEX HEAD SCREWS B18.6.5M
1998

APPENDIX 11

ACROSS CORNERS GAGING OF HEX HEADS

Suitability of across corners dimensions
of hex head screws may be determined by the
use of gaging rings as described below:
When the gaging ring is placed on the
top of a hex head screw, and also the bottom of
a hex head screw, at right angles to the axis of
the screw; the head must protrude beyond the
ring by an amount equal to 60 percent of the
specified minimum head height, K. For conve-
nience, the applicable minimum protrusion val-
ues are given in the dimensional table for hex
head screws.
The gaging ring shall have an inside di-
ameter equal to the tabulated minimum width
across corners, E, within a tolerance of plus 0.00
and minus 0.01 mm. The gaging edges of the
should be made of tool steel and have a hard-
ness of not less than 60 HRC.
A typical gaging fixture is shown below
with an exp lanation of its application, however,
any equivalent means may be used.
To check hex head screws from the top,
an initial reading shall be taken with the gaging
ring placed on the indexing plate. Then, with
the screw placed in the fixture, the gaging ring
shall be placed on top of the screw head and a
second reading taken . The difference between
the two readings is equal to the protrusion, F, of
the head beyond the gaging ring.
Gaging the bottom of the head on hex
head screws may be accomplished in the same
manner as gaging the top except the ring is

I
ring shall be sharp and opposite faces shall be placed below the head. The same protrusion
parallel. To insure adequate service lITe, the ring values shall apply.

SPECIAL MICROMETER
SURFACES MUST BE PARALLEL BODY
.0.00
INDEXING PLATE WITH
~ ~
~,,"I;-_E_I,-ri_'A_-k<I ""
jTHICKNESS SLOTS FOR SCREWS
OPTIONAL

GAGING SUPPORT PLATE

~~'---'-I_---.J""''''!
.I RING

SHARP CORNERS
I-_DIAMETER L ~~~~~~~~~~
OPTIONAL
F J
GAGING RING

GAGING HEX HEAD

FAOMTOP

TYPICAL GAGING FIXTURE

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ASME PENETRATION GAGING OF
B18.6.5M
1998
RECESSED HEAD SCREWS
APPENDIX III
PENETRATION GAGING OF RECESSED HEADS
Penetration gaging is a test to determine
the suitability of recesses in the heads of screws,
and may be used to indicate deficiencies in the
dimensions of the recesses specified in the dip
mensional tables. Penetrations which are too
deep indicate the possibility of a thin section
between head and shank of screw, a weakness
which might result in twisting-off screw heads
during tightening of the screws. Use of screws
having shallow penetrations might result in pro·
duction problems such as rearning of recesses
or excessive wear on driver bits.
Penetration gaging depth values for the
various styles of recessed heads are included
in the dimensional tables for the respective
heads. These values were predicated originally
on the gaging of plain finish (unplated or un·
coated) screws. However, subsequent experi·
ence has shown that the Type I recess penetra·
tion limits, as tabulated, and the Type lA and
Type III recess penetration depths, with tabu·
lated minimum limit reduced by up to 0.12 mm,
to be suitable for the gaging of screws having
coating thickness of up to and including 0.008
mm (8 ~m) on significant surfaces.
For screws having heavier coatings it is
not practical to use penetration gaging for ac·
ceptance of finished product. However, where
it is considered desirable to verify the suitability
of the recess in such screws prior to plating or
coating, the screws shall be stripped of finish
and gaged in the plain condition.
TAPPING
- SCREWS
Specified herein are dimensions of gage
paints to be used for penetration gaging the
Type I, Type lA and Type III recesses. Also
specified are gage heads which adapt the gage
paints for all of the recess types to standard dial
gage shafts. The threaded hole specified for
the set screw in existing gage heads is 1/4-20
UNC·28 per American National Standard,
Unified Inch Screw Threads, ANS I B1.1. A
threaded hole of M6 x 1 size; conforming with
American National Standard, Metric Screw
Threads - M Profile, ANSI/ASME B1.13M; for
use with a mating metric set screw would be
conside red co mpa rab le where desired for
application in new gage heads.
Penetration is gaged relative to a refer·
ence plane defined by the intersection of the
edge of the recess wings on Types I and lA re·
cesses and the sides of the square on Type II I
recess with the top surface of the screw head.
This plane is the same as the top surface of a
flat head screw but lor Type I and Type lA re-
cesses, is somewhat below the top most par·
tion of heads which have rounded top surfaces.
Knife edges or tapered ridges on the gage
heads for Type I and Type lA are used to estab·
lish the reference plane. A reverse reading dial
gage is used to indicate the penetration of the
gage point into the recess . The gage may be
zeroed on any flat surface.
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RECESSED HEAD SCREWS 1998

APPENDIX III (Continued)

PENETRATION GAGES FOR TYPE I AND TYPE lA RECESS

STANDARD DIAL GAGE EXCEPT

NUMERALS READING COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE

SET SCREW

GAGE HEAD
(IN SECTION)
r+--F-~
GAGE POINT"~-C
6 .35

I SCREW 6 .22
A
GAGE POINT IN GAGE POINT IN
ZERO POSITION GAGING POSITION
PENETRATION GAGE
FOR TYPE I AND lA RECESSES
SECTION X- X
GAGE HEAD

Dimensions of Gage Heads for Type I and Type lA Recesses

A B C 0 E F G
Size
of Edge Edge Hole Counterbore No.. Overall Counterbore
Re~ Width Height Dia Dia 01, length Depth
Gage
:1:0.05 :1:0.08 :1:0.005 :1:0.03 :1:0.13 :1:0.13 :1:0.13
No. 0 0.20 0"38 1.168 958 14.27 42"88 28.60
No. 1 0"30 0.51 2.235 958 14.27 42.88 28"60
No. 2 OAS 0.79 3.607 958 14.27 42.88 28.60
No. 3 0"56 0 "94 5.334 9.58 14.27 42.88 28.60
No. 4 0.79 1.57 7.950 9"58 14.27 42.88 28.60

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BI8.6.SM
CROSS RECESSED HEAD SCREWS SCREWS
1998

APPENDIX III (Continued)

TYPE I RECESS

""..:: ) g~';" R

': : ;~(-. .M ~ ~
o. o· No. 0 SIZE AlL OTHER SIZES

GRIND SQUARE
WITH AXIS
~ !M~i! o~H
TYPE I GAGE POINT ENLARG ED POINT DETAIL

Dimensions of Type I Gage Points

C
w_.
A B 0 E F G H J K L M
Flute
Size
of
Recess
G...
...
p~ nt Point
Width
Length
Overall
Length
o• Wing
Thickne ss
POint
Width
Milling
Angle
Rat on End
Base
Flute
Angle
Side
Aut.
Angle
Bonom
+ 0.000 + 0.025 + O· O' + 0· 15 ' + 0· 15' + 0.000
:t o.OOS :to.13 :t 0.13 :t 0.13 Mu MI, Mu MI,
- 0.025 - 0.000 - 0· 15 ' -0· O' -0· O' -0.025
No. 0 1.143 0.610 16.66 19.84 2.39 0.30 0.25 0.8 13 7"0' 0.38 0.25 .. 92" 0 ' ' 0.384
No. 1 2.210 1.001 17.48 20.62 3.96 0.51 0.46 1.270 7"0' 0.5 1 0.35 138' 0 ' 92" O· 0.513
No. 2 3 .581 1.539 19.05 22.22 5.56 0.64 0.58 2.286 5° 45 ' 0.51 0.38 140° O' 92· O' 1.102
No. 3 5.309 2.497 19.84 23.0 1 • .35 0.79 0.74 3.810 5° 45 ' 0.51 0.38 148" O· 92" O' 2.098
7"0'
.No.'
7.925 3.574 21.44 24.61 9. 12 1.12 1.07 5.060 0.51 0.38 153" 0' 92" 0 ' 2.738
Tolerance on recess sIZe No. 0 IS plus 0.000 and mmus 0 .066 mm.
•• Base o! the flute on recess size No. 0 is a 0.22910 0.2n mm radius.

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TYPE lA RECESS

+0' 0'
18° -0' 15'

sEc·riON y - y
FORM PROFILE
1+--- 0 - +1 AT PLANE Z
26 ' 30' ..()'
+0' 0'
15' L
F

G
LG;R"'O SaUARE
WITH AXIS P

I
TYPE lA GAGE POINT ENLARGED POINT DETAIL

Dimensions of Type lA Gage Points

,
SOu
A
•
PoInt Width
c
.",.,.
0 E G H J
Milling
•
MillIng Rio
L'
" ", ,.,
M'
WIng
P R

RecHI
.f Point
0'.
(at Blla of R
R.dILlI)
langth
." ""
WI""
Th lck-
Point
Wl"'h ......
Milllng
Off. et
Angle
Ott. ..
....." AA,_ ,.=
'~m ."
Wln!iil
Angle OttH'
Wing RadlLlI

G...
0_005 M..
length

0 _13
M ..

+ 0,025 +0_025 + 0" 0- + O' 6 - .......

+ 0" 6 - + 0' 7 - +0' 7-
Ott. .. E"d
AA, • +0.13
M..

No. 0
:le

1.143 0.711
"'"
0.S73
:le

16.66
0.13 :le

19.84
:le

2."
0.13
-0.000 -0.000
0.420 0.889
- 0' S-
7' O·
- 0' 0 -
4' 23 -
-0" O' - 0' 0- -0' 0 -
r45 - 46'0· ... 0· 2" O·
- 0_00
025 0.10 t
M'"
0.076
0- " .
1_074 f.m 7' O· 4" 23 - r45- 46' 0 - O· 22 - 2" O· 0.127
No. f
No. 2
No. 3
2.210
3.561
1.112
1.702
2_591
.."., 17."8
19.015
t 9.64
20.62
22."
23_0 1
3.96
5.56
<35
067.3
0.'" 2.4 13 5' 45'
5" 45-
3' 0'
3' O·
S' 20 -
S' 20 -
"'0·
46' O'
56' 15-
... 0·
46'0·
0' 17-
0" 17-
2" ' .
2" ' .
0.38
038
0.38
0.203
0.305
0.1 02
0.152
0.203
5.' " 2.553 ..346 3.937
No. ' 7.925 3.861 3.823 21.44 24.61 9.12 2.057 5.156 7'0· 4' 23 - r45 - 56' 15' 46'0· 0"". ,. o· 038 0.508 0_356
1. Dlfl'lenslOflS L and M shall be measured perpendICUlar to the milling cot.

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1998

APPENDIX III (Continued)

STANDARD DIAL GAGE EXCEPT

NUMERALS READING COUNTER·
CLOCKWISE
;+--4;3;; . ;0;'._~
TAPPED I
HOlE FOR SET
SCREW - SEe TEXT
6.22

14.40
14.1 4

SETSCREW
4S"'' - ;'EC1·ION X-X
GAGE HEAD
GAGE HEAD
(IN SECTION) Dimensions for Penetration Gage Heads
Size of
GAGE POINT 00 0 2 3 4
Recess Gage

A + 0.005 2.578 2.578 3.607 4.102 5.334 6.896

SCREW - 0.005

GAGE POINT IN GAGE POINT IN G + 0.13 28.60 28.60 28.60 28.60 28.60 28.60
ZERO POSITION GAGING POSITION -0.13

PENETRATION GAGE FOR TYPE III RECESS

I '" 1+-1
" - - D~
C~F--1

E +-+- -A· --
SHARP
RADIUS 90° :dO'
BOTH EN DS
SQUARE TO AXIS

Dimensions of Penetration Gage Points

A B C 0 E F
R""", Gage Point Width Across
Length
Overall
Diameter
Point
Gage Diameter Flats length Length
Size + 0.013 + 0.0127 + 0.13 + 0.13 + 0.00 +0.76
-0.000 - 0.0000 -0.13 - 0.13 -0.38 - 0.00
00 2.553 1.245 19.94 22.23 4.75 1.91
0 2.553 1.753 19.94 22.23 4.75 3.18
1 356' 2.286 19.94 22.23 4.75 4.75
2 4.0n 2.820 19.94 22.23 6.35 4.75
3 5.296 3.340 19.94 22.23 6.35 4.75
4 6.871 4.814 19.94 22.23 7.93 5.38

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SCREWS CROSS RECESSED HEAD SCREWS
APPENDIX IV
WOBBLE AND FIT GAGING OF RECESSED HEADS
Wobble gaging provides a means for de-
termining the compatibility of cross recesses in
the heads of screws with companion screw driv-
ers, and will indicate the point where deviations
in the recess contours affect satisfactory driver
engagement. Recesses which exhibit exces-
sive wobble characteristics will result in poor
screw driveability because of driver camout prior
to attaining normal torque level; damage to re-
cesses; and/or accelerated driver wear. The
Type III recess is not subject to wobble gaging
because the near parallel sides of the square
recess and driver are essentially wobble free .
It is, however, subject to a ''fit'' check, in which a
tapered plug gage is inserted into the recess,
and must fit tightly. This is sometimes referred
to as a "stick fif. Dimensions for these gages
are included in this Appendix .
The allowable total wobble gaging limits
for the various types of recesses included herein
were predicated originally on the gaging of plain
I finish (unplated or uncoated) screws. However,
subsequent experience has shown these limits
to be suitable for the gaging of screws having
coating thickness up to and including 0.008 mm
(8i..Jm) on significant surfaces. For screws hav~
lng heavier coatings it is not practical to use
wobble gaging for determining satisfactory driver
engagement in finished product. However,
where it is considered desirable to verify the
suitability of wobble characteristics in such
screws prior to plating or coating . the screws
shall be stripped of finish and gaged in the plain
condition .
Wobble gaging fixtures as illustrated on
the following page, and appropriate cross re~
cess master plug gages with handles and posi~
tion indicators for the respective recess types
are available through the screw suppliers. Di~
mensions of the pOints on master plug gages
are, except for the body diameters tabulated
herein, the same as those specified for the re-
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spective gage points in Appendix Ill, Penetra-
tion Gaging.
The screw to be gaged shall be placed
into the screw holding chuck and oriented such
that one set of recess wings is parallel to the
upright back plate. The screw shall be so posi-
tioned and the chuck shall be tightened suffi-
ciently to prevent any tilting of the screw in the
ch uck when taking wobble readings.
The position gage pOinter and handle
with the proper master plug gage for the recess
size being checked shall be positioned in the
slot of the degree scale on top plate and the
point of the plug gage inserted into the screw
recess. It is essential that registry between the
cross lines of pointer and the recess wings be
maintained. To correct any misalignment, the
chuck position lock screw is loosened, the chuck
is rotated until registry is obtained, and the chuck
raised or lowered until the gage pointer is flush
with the top of the degree scale. The chuck
position lock screw is then tightened and the
readings taken. The gage handle, with down-
ward pressure applied, is moved from side to
side until resistance is encountered and the to-
tal reading between points of travel of the gage
pOinter is recorded. The allowable ang ul ar
wobble limits shall not exceed the values tabu-
lated below. Cross lines on gage pointer should
be rechecked with plug gage wings to make
certain cross lines and gage wings are regis-
tered on identical radials.
Gaging Limits for Type 1and Type lA Recesses
Size of Maximum Allowable Total Wobble
Recess
Gage Type I Type lA
No. 0 . .
No. 1 15' 12"
No. 2 12" 10'
No. 3
No. 4
10"
10"
••
••
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APPENDIX IV (Continued)

TOP PLATE WITH DEGREE

SCALE CALIBRATED ON CROSS LINES ON
BASIS OF 108 mm RADIUS END OF POINTER

BACK PLATE

PLUG AND GAGE

HANDLE AND
POINTER---_--H_ _ _ _ l I
ENLARGED
CROSS RECESS
MASTER PLUG GA(3E - --u.
DETAIL

GAGE80DY
DIAMETER ----H-----.:::;1
CROSS RECESS
SCREW MOUNTED
IN

C HUCK FOR HOLDING

SCREW_~

GAGE BASE

~t::::::=,.J----- CHUCK POSITION

'- LOCK SCREW

GAGING FIXTURE

Gage Body Diameters

Gage Body Diameter
Size of
Recess Type I and Type lA Recesses
G...
M. . MI"

No. O '.43 2.92

No. 1 5.00 4.52
No. 2 6.60 6.10
No. 3 &2. 7.70
No. 4 9.78 927

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APPENDIX IV (Continued)

Dimensions of Fit Gage Points

Recess A B C 0
Size Ma. Min Ref Ref Mu Mln

00 1.270 1.257 2.187 1.547 3.16 2.66

I
0 1.778 1.765 2.929 2.070 3.69 3 .17
1 2.307 2.293 3 .675 2.598 3 .69 3.17
2 2.648 2.834 4.539 3.208 4.47 3.96
3 3.371 3.357 5.377 3.802 5.26 4.75
4 4.839 4.826 7.650 5.410 6 .86 6.35

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B18.6.SM
1998
FOR TAPPING SCREWS

APPENDIX V
- SCREWS

RECOMMENDED CLEARANCE HOLES FOR METRIC TAPPING SCREWS

The recommended basic clearance Table A 1 Clearance Holes for Metric

holes for the respective types and sizes of tap- Tapping Screws
ping screws are specified in Table Al. Three
8aslc Clearance Hole Diameter, mm
recommendations are provided to suit various Nominal
Screw Size
design conditions as described in the following: and Thread Close
No"",,' Loo. .
Clearance
Pitch Clearance Clearance
Normal Clearance. The normal clear- (Preferred)
ance hole sizes are preferred for general pur- For TypeS AB, e , BF and BT
pose applications and should be specified un-
2.2 x 0.8 2.40 2.60 2.80
less special design considerations dictate the 2.9 x 1 3.10 3.30 3.50
need for either a close or loose clearance hole. 3.5 x 1.3 3.70 3.90 4.20

Close Clearance. The close clearance 4.2 x 1.4 4.50 4.70 5.00
4.8 x 1.6 5.10 5.'" 5.60
hole sizes should be specified only where con- 5.5 x 1.8 5.90 6.10 6.50
ditions such as critical alignment of assembled
6.3 x 1.8 6.70 6.90 7.'"
components, wall thickness or other limitations 8 x 2.1 8.40 9.00 10.00
necessitate the use of a minimal hole. 9.5 x 2.1 10.00 10.50 11 .50
When close clearance holes are speci-
For Types D, F and T
fied; special provisions, such as countersinking

I
or counterboring at the fastener entry side, may 2 x 0.4 2.20 2.40 2.60
2.5 x 0.45 2.70 2.90 3.10
be necessary to assure proper seating of the 3 xO.5 3.20 3.40 3.60
head.
3.5 x 0.6 3.70 3.90 4.20
loose Clearance. The loose clearance 4 x O.7 4.'" 4.50 4.80
5x 0.8 5.'" 5.50 5.80
hole sizes shou ld be specified only for applica-
tions where maximum adjustment capability 6xl 6.40 6.60 7.00
between the components being assembled is 8 x 1.25 8.40 9.00 10.00
10x1.5 10.50 11 .00 12.00
necessary.
Tolerance Considerations. In general,
it is recommended the basic clearance hole di-
ameters given in the table be considered as the
(For Appendix VI, see page K-9.)
minimum limit. The recommended plus toler-
ances for the respective clearance hole types
and sizes are tabulated below:

Clearance Hole Dla Plus Tolerance

mm mm
0.", To and Close "",mal Loo..
Incl. Clearance Clearance Clearance
1.70 5.80 0.12 0.20 0."
5.80 14.50 0.18 0.'" 0.45

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