Inch Fastener Standards, 7th Edition
Publisher: Industrial Fasteners Institute
2003, over 1200 pages
From the publisher: "If your business includes dealing with mechanical fasteners, or fastening systems, the Industrial Fasteners Institute's all new Inch Fastener Standards, 7th Edition is the indispensable tool you need. This easy-to-use system is a compilation of the fastener standards developed by ASTM, ASME, SAE and IFI, and its more than 1200 pages are a major advancement providing all new and updated standards inclusive. It facilitates and makes the review of standards easy for products of concern to you, and provides the best available guidance in fastener selection for manufacturers and assemblers in all industry segments.
"For those in distribution, this book provides a critical reference when evaluating fastener selection for applications, engineering questions, researching screw thread issues, material selection, platings and coatings, corrosion, heat-treating, inspection, and quality assurance. The extensive section on Engineering and Technical Data includes a comprehensive fastener glossary; details on sizing clearance holes for bolts, screws and studs; hydrogen embrittlement risk management; tables of weights; guidance on the design of bolted joints; and guidance on the design of special formed parts.
"For the first time, when dealing with the inch series standards, this breakthrough edition brings the quality assurance standards of fasteners together for manufacturers, distributors, testing labs and end users. It includes the latest standards for organic and inorganic coatings, torque-tension evaluation, and hydrogen embrittlement risk management. Whether you are a fastener manufacturer, distributor, specifier, or end-user, this is a must have!"
Metric Fastener Standards, 3rd Edition
Publisher: Industrial Fasteners Institute
1999, over 1000 pages
Regrettably, this reference book is no longer available.
From the publisher: "Over 1,000 pages bring together all needed quality assurance standards for fastener manufacturers, distributors, and testing labs. Also includes new standards for organic and inorganic coatings, a new test for evaluating the torque-tension relationship on both externally and internally threaded metric fasteners, and the first thorough discussion of hydrogen embrittlement risk management."
Machinery's Handbook, 27th Edition
By Oberg, Jones, Horton, Ryffel, McCauley, Heald and Hussain
Publisher: Industrial Press, Inc.
2004, Hard Cover, 2704 pages
The Machinery's Handbook includes several excellent chapters related to fasteners, materials and platings. From the publisher: "Celebrating its 90th year, the newest edition of "The Bible of the Metalworking Industries," combines volumes of knowledge, information, and data, gathered, revised, and improved upon by industry experts. Extraordinarily comprehensive yet easy to use, Machinery's Handbook provides mechanical and manufacturing engineers, designers, draftsmen, machine toolmakers, machinists and students with a broad range of basic and advanced material. The Machinery's Handbook includes industry fundamentals and standards, as well as new material reflecting technological advances and editorial improvements, making the 27th Edition the best tool...ever!"
Design of Mechanical Joints
By A. Blake
Publisher: Marcel Dekker, Inc.
1985, Hard Cover, 576 pages
From the publisher: "A cornerstone publication that covers the basic principles and practical considerations of design methodology for joints held by rivets, bolts, weld seams, and adhesive materials, Design of Mechanical Joints gives engineers the practical results and formulas they need for the preliminary design of mechanical joints, combining the essential topics of joint mechanics...strength of materials...and fracture control to provide a complete treatment of problems pertinent to the field of mechanical connections."
Guide to World Screw Threads
By P.A. Sidders
Publisher: Industrial Press, Inc.
1969, Hard Cover, 318 pages
From the publisher: "OVERVIEW: An excellent overview of all standards for users and producers of fasteners and equipment designers who must specify fasteners. FEATURES: Provides encyclopedic coverage of the different types of threads standardized throughout the world. It includes: Unified and American thread series; American translational and American pipe threads; British threads of Whitworth and non-Whitworth forms; ISO metric threads; French automobile; German and Swiss metric threads."
Handbook of Bolts and Bolted Joints
Edited by: John H. Bickford, Sayed Nassar
Publisher: Marcel Dekker, Inc.
1998, Hard Cover, 928 pages
From the publisher: "DESCRIPTION: Presents time-tested standard as well as reliable emerging knowledge on threaded fasteners and joints--showing engineers how to select parts and materials, predict behavior, control assembly processes, and solve on-the-job problems. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Material Properties and Selection; Processing of Fasteners; Threaded Fasteners; Design and Analysis of Bolted Joints; Assembly of Bolted Joints; The Joint in Service; Testing and Inspection of Bolts and Joints; Education and Training; Fastening Technology Education."
Hardness Testing, 2nd Edition
Edited by Harry Chandler
Publisher: ASM International
1999, Hard Cover, 192 pages
From the publisher: "This basic book provides a comprehensive overview of hardness testing, including the various methods and equipment used, testing applications, and the selection of testing methods. The revised and updated second edition features expanded information on microhardness testing, specialized hardness tests, and hardness testing standards."
The Heritage of Mechanical Fasteners
Publisher: Industrial Fasteners Institute
1991, 33 pages
From the publisher: "Man's conquest of nature has depended upon his ability to fasten useful things together. From the Stone Age to the Space Age--from the first caveman who assembled rocks and sticks, to 21st century men who make possible the assembly of a host of modern, safe, reliable industrial and consumer products. This 33-page booklet records the story of these men who have built, and continue to build, the heritage of mechanical fasteners."
Hydrogen Embrittlement: Prevention and Control
Editor: L Raymond
Publisher: ASTM International
1988, Hard Cover, 444 pages
From the publisher: "Papers cover all aspects of preventing of controlling hydrogen embrittlement, including the making of alloys, part fabrication, finishing, in-service performance testing, and testing actual hardware for quality assurance. This book focuses on the use and interpretation of standardized tests relative to hydrogen embrittlement, as well as on new and advanced techniques."
Influence of Thread Geometry on Fastener Performance
Publisher: Industrial Fasteners Institute
1996
From the publisher: "In-depth report recommends that FED-STD-H28/20B and MIL-S-8879C be phased out in favor of ASME B1.3M as the USA national standard. Also, this report recommends that error propagation during a sequence of gage calibrations and variations in thread inspections using indicating gages from different gage makers be addressed."
An Introduction to the Design and Behavior of Bolted Joints
Third Edition, Revised and Expanded
By John H. Bickford
Publisher: Marcel Dekker, Inc.
1995, Hard Cover, 992 pages
From the publisher: "John H. Bickford, noted technologist, author, and lecturer, builds on his career expertise with the publication of a third edition text. A must reference book for engineers and designers of bolted joints. Over 900 pages devoted to such topics as stress, strength, materials, tightening and clamping force, stretch and preload control, tensile and shear loads, loss of clamp load, joint failure, fatigue, and gasketed joints."
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Introduction to the Bolted Joint; Tightening the Joint: Establishing the Clamping Force; The Joint in Service; Using the Information; Appendixes.
Mechanical Fastening of Plastics
An Engineering Handbook
By Brayton Lincoln, Kenneth J. Gomes, James F. Braden
Publisher: Marcel Dekker, Inc.
Handbook, 1984, Hard Cover, 240 pages
From the publisher: "Provides a unique, practical, and comprehensive how-to introduction to plastic-to-plastic, non-permanent assemblies. This 215-page handbook covers helically inserted screws, studs, push-in fasteners, threaded inserts, power tools, ultrasonic insertion equipment, and more; explains principles, applications, terminology, peculiarities, and problems of plastics fastening; and describes material characteristics of most major thermoplastics and thermoset plastics, classified generically and by trade name, to help select the appropriate type of fastener, materials, and fastening sites...avoid or correct design pitfalls, production problems, and rejects...and utilize the design and production resources of fastener manufacturers."
Mechanical Fastening, Joining, and Assembly
By James A. Speck
Publisher: Marcel Dekker, Inc.
Textbook, 1997, Hard Cover, 256 pages
From the publisher: "This practical and highly accessible reference/text introduces and develops principles and procedures related to fastener engineering, production, and use--providing a solid technical base for fastener specification, selection, and installation in mechanical products. Includes criteria for appraising strength, reusability, and appearance, and methods for analyzing assembly requirements."
Audel Millwrights and Mechanics Guide, All New 5th Edition
By Thomas B. Davis, Carl A. Nelson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
2003, Paperback, 1152 pages
Several chapters in this book discuss fasteners. From the publisher: "Here, in concise, straightforward language, is the guidebook your father trusted, completely overhauled and updated for the first time in three decades. Clearly organized to help you find what you need, it covers tools, drawing and sketching, measuring and connecting, installation, bearings, motor maintenance, electrical devices, structural steel, and more. Everything about the newest equipment is here, as well as information vital to maintaining the older machinery still found in many shops."
DETAILS OF SELECTED CHAPTERS: Chapter 7 - Screw Threads (Course-Thread Series; Fine-Thread Series; Extra-Fine Thread Series; Constant-Pitch Series; Thread Classes; Unified Thread Designation; Screw Thread Terms; Translation Threads; Screw Thread Tapping; External Threading; Metric Screw Threads; Thread Repair Using Heli-Coil Inserts; Repair Procedure). Chapter 8 - Mechanical Fasteners (Tightening Threaded Fasteners; Mechanical Fastener Characteristics; Retaining Rings; Rivets; Engineering Adhesives). Chapter 33 - Wood Fastening (includes Screws; Dimensions of Screws; Shape of the Head; How to Drive a Wood Screw; Strength of Wood Screws; Square Drive Screws; Screw Dimensions; Driver Bits and Dimensions; Lag Screws; How to Put in Lag Screws; Strength of Lag Screws; Bolts; Kinds of Bolts; Manufacture of Bolts; Proportions and Strength of Bolts).
Screw Thread Gage Systems for Determining Conformance to Thread Standards
Publisher: ASME International
1996, 72 pages
From the publisher: "The National Institute of Standards Technology (NIST) initiated this study of screw-thread gaging systems for threaded products in order to address issues set forth by the community which generates, maintains, and uses Standards for screw-thread technology. The American Society of Mechanical Engineers Center for Research and Tech. (ASME/CRTD) role as administrator of this study was formalized by letter dated May 13, 1994 from the NIST. ASME/CRTD Convened a panel which instituted several administrative procedures to identify and investigate issues about threaded products linked to inspection standards and specifications, metrology, and mechanical performance."
Stainless Steel Fasteners -- A Systematic Approach to Their Selection
Designer Handbook
Publisher: Specialty Steel Industry of North America
1999, PDF File & Hardcopy, 20 pages
From the publisher: "Details selecting stainless steel fasteners with a description of the basic types. Discusses the criteria for choosing the right stainless steel presented with the typical properties and some thoughts on designing for optimum corrosion resistance."
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Introduction; Fastener Materials; Stainless Steels; Stainless Steel Fastener Properties; High- and Low-Temperature Service; Magnetic and Electrical Properties; Manufacture of Stainless Steel Fasteners; Plated Coatings; Effective Utilization of Stainless Fasteners; Designing for Optimum Corrosion Resistance; Availability of Stainless Steel Fasteners; References. (Download this publication and others FREE from the publisher's website.)
Structural Integrity of Fasteners, Second Volume
Editor: Pir M. Toor
Publisher: ASTM International
2000, Hard Cover, 214 pages
From the publisher: "The latest in structural integrity of fasteners, including manufacturing processes, methods and models for predicting crack initiation and propagation, fatigue and fracture experiments, structural integrity analysis and failure analysis is presented in 14 peer-reviewed papers.
"Four main areas of focus examine: failure approaches, fatigue and fracture, analysis techniques and testing procedures."
DIVISION I Technical Reference Guide Installation Equipment
Publisher: Industrial Fasteners Institute
1997, Paperback, 50 pages
From the publisher: "Product selection, materials, and reference to applicable dimensional/performance standards for inch and metric blind rivets and bolts, pins, and threaded inserts for standard sizes are described in this 50-page illustrated guide. Those involved in the specification, purchase, installation, and inspection of fasteners and formed parts will find this guide a useful reference."
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Blind Rivets & Blind Bolts; Pins; Threaded Inserts; Installation Considerations; Technical Reference Books, Articles, Presentations; List of Technical Societies; IFI Publications.
DIVISION II Technical Reference Guide Small Products: Fasteners & Accessories
Publisher: Industrial Fasteners Institute
1993, Paperback, 36 pages
From the publisher: "A valuable 36-page guide designed to help in the proper selection, specification, and purchase of high quality, cost-effective small parts (3 1/8 in. or 10 mm and smaller) both standard and custom formed. Typical standard fasteners include tapping and machine screws, rivets, and pins."
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Fastener Types and Specifications; Screw Threads; Materials; Platings and Coatings; Selection and Application; Cold Formed Parts; Quality Assurance; Fastener Standards and Specifications; References; IFI Publications.
DIVISION IV/V Technical Reference Guide Large Externally Threaded Products & Accessories
Publisher: Industrial Fasteners Institute
1995, Paperback, 56 pages
From the publisher: "Specifically designed to offer guidance in the selection, specification, application and purchase of quality large internally and externally threaded fasteners and custom formed parts.
"The 56-page guide gives valuable design, selection and application information on screw threads, materials, bolt/nut compatibility, finishes and coatings, and joint design. It lists all referenced standards and specifications, giving complete titles and sources of availability."
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Fastener Types and Specifications; Basic Elements of Screw Thread Design; Selecting Fastener Materials; Determining Bolt and Nut Compatibility; Platings and Coatings; Design of Bolted Joints - An Introduction; Introduction to Cold Forming; Metric Fasteners; Quality Assurance/Testing; Fastener Standards and Specifications; References; IFI Publications.
Tensile Testing, 2nd Edition
Edited by J.R. Davis
Publisher: ASM International
2004, Hard Cover, Approx. 250 pages
From the publisher: "A complete guide to the uniaxial tensile test, the cornerstone test for determining the mechanical properties of materials: Learn ways to predict material behavior through tensile testing. Learn how to test metals, alloys, composites, ceramics, and plastics to determine strength, ductility and elastic/plastic deformation. A must for laboratory managers, technicians, materials and design engineers, and students involved with uniaxial tensile testing.
"Tensile Testing, Second Edition begins with an introduction and overview of the test, with clear explanations of how materials properties are determined from test results. Subsequent sections illustrate how knowledge gained through tensile tests, such as tension properties to predict the behavior (including strength, ductility, elastic or plastic deformation, tensile and yield strengths) have resulted in improvements in materials applications.
"The Second Edition is completely revised and updated. It includes expanded coverage throughout the volume on a variety of topics, including equipment, testing for design, and testing at extreme temperatures and high strain rates."
Test Application Handbook Relating to Mechanical Fasteners
Publisher: Industrial Fasteners Institute
1995
From the publisher: "The material in this handbook addresses physical and mechanical tests, identifies appropriate military and industry how-to specifications and offers guidance as to the limitations and suggested applications of each test. This document also expands, where applicable, on the variations of the basic test."
What Every Engineer Should Know About Threaded Fasteners: Materials and Design
By A. Blake
Publisher: Marcel Dekker, Inc.
1986, Hard Cover, 308 pages
From the publisher: "A 200-page presentation of materials gives the elementary design formulas for fastener sizing, properties, and sample calculations. This volume is an important reference for: mechanical, design, manufacturing, automotive, and aerospace engineers, technologists, and technicians; fastener manufacturers and sales personnel; undergraduate-level courses in manufacturing and mechanical engineering; and industry in-house training courses in fastener design and manufacture."
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Introduction; Definitions of Screw Threads; Thread Forms; Comparison of Thread Series; Classes and Grades of Thread Fit; Effect of Thread Fit on Performance; Criteria of Strength and Fracture; Selection of Materials; Practical Strength Limits; Materials for Corrosive Environment; Materials for High Temperatures; Low Temperature Materials; Mechanical Properties of Fasteners; Strength of Internal Threads; Carbon Steel Fasteners; Effects of Alloying Elements; Fastener Grades; Design Features of Nuts; Grades of Nut Strength; Overtapping and Identity of Grades; Guidelines to Bolt and Nut Selection; Stainless Steel Fasteners; Advantages and Limitations of Austenitic Stainless Steels; Use of Ferritic Stainless Steels; Use of Martensitic and Precipitation Hardening Stainless Steels; Applications of Copper Base Alloys; Special Features of Aluminum Alloys; Nickel Based Alloys; Titanium Alloys; The Super Alloys; Fasteners of Nonmetallic Materials; Behavior of Fasteners; Stresses in Fasteners; Formulas for Torque and Preload; Working Load Criteria; Spring Constants; Prying and Joint Separtation; Design Calculations; Standards Directory; Basic Units.
