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August 27, 1974
SUPERSEDING
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January 26, 1965

FEDERAL SPECIFICATION

SCREW, MACHINE: SLOTTED, CROSS-RECESSED HEXAGON HEAD

This specification was approved by the Commissioner, Federal Supply Service,

General Services Administration, for the use of all Federal Agencies.

1. SCOPE AND CLASSIFICATION

1.1 Scope. This specification covers slotted, cross-recessed and

hexagon head machine screws.

1.2 Classification.

1.2.1 Type and style. Machine screws shall be of the following types
and styles (see 6.2).

Type I - Slotted (see fig. 1)

Style 1s - Round head Style 6s - Oval bead, 82 deg.

Style 2s - Flat head, 82 deg. Style 7s - Truss head
Style 3s - Flat head, 100 deg. Style 8s - Binding head
Style 4s - Fillister head Style 9s - Pan head
Style 5s - Fillister head, Style 10s - Hexagon head
drilled

Type II - Hexagon, Plain (see fig. 1)

Style 10p - Hexagon

Type III - Cross-Recessed, Recess Designs I and 11 (see fig. 2).

Style 1c - Round head Style 6c - Oval head, 82 deg.

Style 2c - Flat head, 82 deg. Style 7c - Truss head
Style 3c - Flat head, 100 deg. Style 8c - Binding head
Style 4c - Fillister head Style 9c - Pan head

NOTE: Use of cross-recess design II is not recommended.

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1.2.2 Size. Machine screws shall be classified according to size by

the nominal diameter of the body.

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 The following documents, of the issue In effect on date of invi-

tation for bids or request for proposal, form a part of this, specification
to the extent specified herein.

Federal Specifications

QQ-A-200/3 - Aluminum Allay Bar, Rod, Shapes, Tube and Wire, Extruded,
2024.
QQ-A-225/6 - Aluminum Alloy Bar, Rod and Wire; Rolled, Drawn or Cold
Finished, 2024.
QQ-B-613 - Brass, Leaded and Non-Leaded; Flat Products (Plate, Bar,
Sheet and Strip).
QQ-B-626 - Brass, Leaded and Non-Leaded: Rod, Shapes, Forgings and
Flat Products and Finished Edges (Bar and Strip).
QQ-B-637 - Brass, Naval: Rod, Wire, Shapes, Forgings and Flat
Products with Finished Edges (Bar, Flat Wire and Strip).
QQ-B-728 - Bronze, Manganese: Rod, Shapes, Forgings and Flat Products
(Flat Wire, Strip, Sheet, Bar and Plate).
QQ-B-750 - Bronze, Phosphor; Bar, Plate, Rod, Sheet, Strip, Flat Wire
and Structural and Special Shaped Sections.
QQ-C-586 - Copper-Nickel-Zinc Alloy; Rod, Shapes and Flat Products
with Finished Edges (Flat Wire, Strip and Bar).
QQ-C-591 - Copper-Silicon. Copper-Zinc-Silicon and Copper-Nickel-
Silicon Alloys: Rod, Wire, Shapes, Forgings and Flat
Products (Flat Wire, Strip, Sheet, Bar and Plate).
QQ-N-281 - Nickel-Copper Alloy: Bar, Plate, Rod, Sheet, Strip, Wire,
Forgings and Structural and Special Shaped Sections.
QQ-N-286 - Nickel-Copper-Aluminum Alloy, Wrought.
QQ-P-35 - Passivation Treatments For Corrosion-Resisting Steel.
QQ-P-416 - Plating, Cadmium (Electrodeposited).
QQ-S-634 - Steel Bar, Carbon, Cold Finished (Standard Quality).
QQ-S-637 - Steel Bar, Carbon, Cold Finished (Standard Quality, Free
Machining).
QQ-S-763 - Steel Bars, Wire, Shapes and Forgings, Corrosion-Resisting.
QQ-W-321 - Wire, Copper Alloy.
QQ-Z-325 - Zinc Coating, Electrodeposited, Requirements For.
PPP-H-1581 - Hardware (Fasteners and Related Items), Packaging and
Packing For Shipment and Storage of.

Federal Standards:

Fed. Std. No. 66 - Steel: Chemical Composition and Hardenabilty.

Fed. Std. No. 123 - Marking For Domestic Shipment (Civil Agencies).
Fed. Test Method Std. No. 151 - Metals; Test Methods

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(Activities outside the Federal Government may obtain copies of Federal

Specifications and Standards as outlined under General Information in the
Index of Federal Specifications and Standards and at the prices indicated in
the Index. The Index, which includes cumulative monthly supplements as issued,
is for sale or a subscription basis by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.

(Single copies of specification and other product specifications

required by activities outside the Federal Government for bidding purposes
are available without charge at the General Services Administration Regional
Offices in Boston, New York, Washington, DC, Atlanta, Chicago, Kansas City,
MO, Fort Worth, Denver, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Seattle, WA.

(Federal Government activities may obtain copies of Federal

Specifications and Standards and the Index of Federal Specifications and
Standards from established distribution points in their agencies.)

Military Specifications:

MIL-F-495 - Finish, Chemical, Black, For Copper Alloys.

MIL-A-562 - Anodic Coatings, For Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys.
MIL-C-13924 - Coating, Oxide, Black, For Ferrous Metals.
MIL-P-16232 - Phosphate Coatings, Heavy, Manganese or Zinc Base (For
Ferrous Metals).
MIL-1-17214 - Indicator, Permeability; Low-MU (Go-No Go).
MIL-M-20693 - Molding Plastic, Polyamide (Nylon), Rigid.
MIL-B-24059 - Bronze, Nickel Aluminum: Rod, Flat Products with
Finished Edges, Shapes and Forgings.
MIL-C-81562 - Coatings, Cadmium, Tin-Cadmium and Zinc (Mechanically
Deposited).

Military Standards:

MIL-STD-105 - Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by

Attributes.
MIL-STD-129 - Marking for Shipment and Storage.
MIL-STD-1312 - Fasteners, Test Methods.
MS18116 - Bolt, Bolt-Stud, Stud, Stud-Bolt; Nickel-Copper-
Aluminum Alloy; Special Requirements.
MS18211 - Screw, Machine - 80 deg. and 100 deg., Flat Countersunk
Head, Slotted, Plastic (Nylon).
MS18212 - Screw, Machine - Pan Head, Slotted, Plastic (Nylon),
UNC-2A.

(Copies of specifications, standards, drawings and publications required

by suppliers in connection with specific procurement functions should be
obtained from the procuring activity or as directed by the contracting
officer.)

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2.2 Other publications. The following documents form a part of this

specification to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise indicated,
the issue in effect on date of invitation for bids or request for proposal
shall apply.

National Bureau of Standards Handbook:

H28, Part 17 - Screw-Thread Standards For Federal Services.

(Application for copies should be addressed to the Superintendent of

Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.)

American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Standard:

ANSI B18.6.3 - Machine Screws and Machine Screw Nuts.

(Application for copies should be addressed to the American National

Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10018.)

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Materials. UNless otherwise specified (see 6.2), screws shall be

made of the materials specified in 3.1.1 through 3.1.9.

3.1.1 Carbon steel. Carbon steel shall be in accordance with QQ-S-634,

QQ-S-637 or Fed. Std. No. 66. Capped or rimmed steels shall be permitted.
The minimum ultimate tensile strength shall be 60,000 PSI.

3.1.2 Corrosion-resisting steel. Corrosion-resisting steel shall be

the 300 series in accordance with QQ-S-763 and Fed. Std. No. 66 or equal to
or interchangeable with 16-18 or 18-8 chromium nickel alloy steel (developed
for cold heading). The minimum ultimate tensile strength shall be 80,000 PSI.
Straight chromium alloys of the 400 series shall not be used.

3.1.2.1 Magnetic permeability. Corrosion-resisting steel screws shall

have a magnetic permeability of 2.0 maximum (air = 1.0) for a field strength
of H = 200 oersteds using a magnetic indicator per MIL-I-17214.

3.1.3 Brass. Brass shall be in accordance with QQ-B-613, QQ-B-626 or

QQ-W-321. The minimum ultimate tensile strength shall be 51,000 PSI.

3.1.4 Aluminum alloy. Aluminum allow, 2024, shall be in accordance

with QQ-A-200/3 or QQ-A-225/6. The minimum ultimate tensile strength shall
be 62,000 PSI.

3.1.5 Copper alloys. Copper alloys shall be in accordance with

QQ-B-637, QQ-B-728, QQ-B-750, QQ-C-586 or QQ-C-591. The mechanical
properties shall be as specified in Table II.

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3.1.6 Nickel-copper alloy. Nickel-copper alloy shall be in accordance

with QQ-N-281, Class A. The mechanical properties shall be as specified in
Table II.

3.1.7 Nickel-copper-aluminum alloy. Nickel-copper aluminum alloy shall

be in accordance with QQ-N-286, Class A. The mechanical properties shall be
as specified in Table II.

3.1.8 Nickel-aluminum-bronze. Nickel-aluminum-bronze shall be in

accordance with MIL-B-24059. The mechanical properties shall be as specified
in Table II.

3.1.9 Plastic (nylon). Plastic (nylon) shall be in accordance with

MIL-M-20693, composition A, type 1. Plastic machine screws shall be as
specified on MS18211 and MS18212.

3.2 Protective finish. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), screws

shall be furnished uncoated with a naturally bright finish, not heat
treated. When finishes are specified, they shall be in accordance with the
following paragraphs.

3.2.1 Carbon steel screws.

3.2.1.1 Cadmium plating. Cadmium plating shall be in accordance with

QQ-P-416, Type II, Class 3 or MIL-C-81562, Type II, Class 3.

3.2.1.2 Zinc coating. Zinc coating shall be in accordance with

QQ-Z-325, Type II, Class 3 or MIL-C-81562, Type II, Class 3.

3.2.1.3 Phosphate coating. Phosphate coating shall be in accordance

with MIL-P-16232, Type Z, Class 2.

3.2.1.4 Embrittlement relief. Electrodeposited carbon steel screws

having a Rockwell Hardness of C40 or higher shall be subjected to an
embrittlement relief treatment conducted in accordance with the applicable
plating or coating specification.

3.2.2 Corrosion-resisting steel screws.

3.2.2.1 Passivation. Passivation treatment shall be in accordance with

QQ-P-35.

3.2.2.2 Black oxide. Black oxide coating shall be in accordance with

MIL-C-13924, Class 4.

3.2.3 Brass screws.

3.2-3.1 Black chemical. Black chemical finish shall be in accordance

with MIL-F-495.

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3.2.4 Aluminum alloy screws.

3.2.4.1 Anodizing. Anodizing shall be in accordance with MIL-A-8625,

Type I or II, Class 1.

3.3 Dimensions. Dimensions and tolerances shall be in accordance with

the applicable Military Standard (MS) and ANSI B18.6.3.

3.4 Threads. Threads shall be Class 2A, UNC or UKF series, as speci-
fied (see 6.2), in accordance with Handbook H28. The method of forming shall
be at the manufacturer's option.

3.5 Workmanship. Screws shall be free from fins, burrs, sharp edges,
cracks and surface contamination.

4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

4.1 Responsibility for inspection. Unless otherwise specified in

the contract or purchase order, the supplier is responsible for the
performance of all inspection requirements as specified herein. Except as
otherwise specified in the contract or order, the supplier any use his own or
any other facilities suitable for the performance of the inspection
requirements specified herein, unless disapproved by the Government. The
Government reserves the right to perform any of the inspections set forth in
the specification where such inspections are deemed necessary to assure
supplies and services conform to prescribed requirements.

4.2 Lot. A lot shall consist of all screws of the same material, type,
style, size, thread and protective finish, produced under the same conditions
and offered for acceptance at one time.

4.3 Sampling.

4.3.1 Sampling for examination. A random sample of screws shall be

selected from each lot in accordance with MIL-STD-105. Inspection Level I.
The Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) shall be as specified in Table I.

4.3.2 Sampling for tests. A random sample of screws shall be selected

from each lot in accordance with MIL-STD-105, Inspection Level S-1. The AQL
shall be 2.5 percent defective.

4.4 Examination. Each screw taken as specified in 4.3.1 shall be

examined to verify conformance with this specification. Examination shall be
conducted in accordance with Table I. Any screw in the sample containing one
or more defects shall be rejected, and if the number of defective screws in
any category exceeds the acceptance number for that category, lot represented
by the sample shall be rejected.

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TABLE I. Classification of defects

Inspection
Category Defect Method
ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ ÄÄÄÄÄÄ ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ

Critical None defined

Major AQL = 2.5 percent defective

101 Size (1.2.2) SIE*
102 Length (3.3) SIE
103 Thread (3.4) SIE
104 Slot or recess dimensions (3.3) SIE
105 Bearing surface of flat head screws (3.3) SlE

Minor AQL = 4.0 percent defective

201 Magnetic permeability (3.1.2.1) SIE
202 Other dimensions (13.3) SIE
203 Protective finish missing or incomplete Visual
(3.2)
204 Workmanship (3.5) Visual

*SIE = Standard Inspection Equipment

4.5 Tests.

4.5.1 Tensile strength. Each screw taken as specified in 4.3.2 shall

be tensile strength tested in accordance with Test No. 8 of MIL-STD-1312 to
verify conformance with 3.1.

4.5.1.1 Screws too short to be tensile strength tested shall be

hardness tested in accordance with Test No. 6 of MIL-STD-1312. Screws shall
meet the minimum hardness requirement of the material from which they were
made.

4.5.2 Bending. When ferrous screws are of sufficient length in the

unthreaded portion to permit cold bending, each screw taken as specified in
4.3.2 shall withstand being bent 180 deg. without fracture, to a curve having
an inner radius equal to the major body diameter of the screw.

4.5.2.1 When the bending test cannot be applied, each test sample shall
withstand flattening cold to a thickness equal to one-half of its body
diameter, without cracking.

4.6 Protective finish. Examination and test of protective finishes

shall be in accordance with the applicable specification or 3.2.

4.7 Preparation for delivery. Examination and test of preparation for

delivery shall be in accordance with PPP-H-1581, to verify conformance with
Section 5.

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4.8 Chemical analysis. The supplier shall furnish a still certificate

specifying the chemical composition of the material used in the manufacture
of the screws. When specified (see 6.2), chemical analysis shall be in
accordance with Method 11.1.2 or 112.2 of Fed. Test Method Std. No. 151. In
case of dispute, Method 112.2 shall apply.

5. PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY

5.1 Packaging and @king. Packaging shall be Level A or C and packing

shall be Level A, B or C in accordance with PPP-H-1581, as specified (see
6.2).

5.2 Marking.

5.2.1 Civil agencies. In addition to marking required by the contract

or order, all interior packages and shipping containers shall be marked in
accordance with Fed. Std. No. 123.

5.2.2 Military agencies. In addition to marking required by the

contact or order, all interior packages and shipping containers shall be
marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129.

6. NOTES

6.1 Intended use. Machine screws are intended to be used in the

assembling of parts in relation to each other, either permanently or
temporarily.

6.2 Ordering data. Purchasers should exercise any desired options

offered herein, and procurement documents should specify the following:

(a) Title, number and date of this specification.

(b) Type, style and size (1.2).
(c) Material (3.1).
(d) Protective finish, when required (3.2).
(e) Thread series (3.4).
(f) Chemical analysis, when required
(g) Selection of applicable level of packaging and packing (5.1).
(h) Applicable MS part number.

6.3 Military procurement. Items procured under this specification

for military use are to be limited, wherever possible, to the variety shown
on the applicable Military Standard (MS).

6.4 Preferred screws. It is recommended that pan head screws be used

in lieu of round, truss or binding head screws and that cross-recessed drive
(design I) be used in lieu of slotted drive.

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Military Custodians: Preparing Activity:

Army - WC Army - WC
Navy - None
Air Force - 82 Project No. 5305-1221

Reviewer Activities: Civil Agencies Interest:

Army - AV, EA, MU GSA-FSS
Navy - None COM-NBS
Air Force - None
DSA - IS

User Activities:
Army - AT, CE, ME, PA, WT
Navy - AS, MC, OS, SH, YD
Air Force - None

U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1974 - 585-644/1353

Orders for this publication are to be placed with the General Services
Administration, acting as an agent for the Superintendent of Documents. See
section 2 of this specification to obtain extra copies and other documents
referenced herein. Price 35 cents each.

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