ASME_B107.44-2002.pdf

Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASMENot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-I The American Society of Mechanical Engineers ElAl IERS CHISELS AND WOOD CHISELS ASME B107.44-ZOO!(Revision of ASME B107.441-1898)Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASMENot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-Date of Issuance:December 6,2002 This Standard will be revised when the Society approves the issuance of a new edition.There will be no addenda issued to this edition.ASME issues written replies to inquiries concerning interpretations of technical aspects of this Standard.Interpretations are published on the ASME Web site under the Committee Pages at http:/www.asme.org/codes/as they are issued.ASME is the registered trademark of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers.This code or standard was developed under procedures accredited as meeting the criteria for American National Standards.The Standards Committee that approved the code or standard was balanced to assure that individuals from competent and concerned interests have had an opportunity to participate.The proposed code or standard was made available for public review and comment that provides an opportunity for additional public input from industry,academia,regulatory agencies,and the public-at-large.ASME does not approve,rate,or endorse any item,construction,proprietary device,or activity.ASME does not take any position with respect to the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any items mentioned in this document,and does not undertake to insure anyone utilizing a standard against liability for infringement of any applicable letters patent,nor assume any such liability.Users of a code or standard are expressly advised that determination of the validity of any such patent rights,and the risk of infringement of such rights,is entirely their own responsibility.Participation by federal agency representative(s)or person(s)affiliated with industry is not to be interpreted as government or industry endorsement of this code or standard.ASME accepts responsibility for only those interpretations of this document issued in accordance with the established ASME procedures and policies,which precludes the issuance of interpretations by individuals.No part of this document may be reproduced in any form,in an electronic retrieval system or otherwise,without the prior written permission of the publisher.The American Society of Mechanical Engineers Three Park Avenue,New York,NY 10016-5990 Copyright O 2002 by THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS All rights reserved Printed in U.S.A.Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASMENot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-CONTENTS Foreword.iv Standards Committee Roster.v Correspondence With the B107 Committee vi.1 Scope.1 2 Normative References.1 3 Definitions.1 4 Requirements.2 5 Tests.3 6 Safety Requirements and Limitations of Use.4 Figures 1 Nomenclature for Glaziers Chisels.1 2 Nomenclature for All-Steel Wood Chisels.2 3 Nomenclature for Wood Chisels.2 4 Side Force Test for Glaziers and Wood Chisels.4 5 Impact Test Dowel Pin Grain Orientation.5.111 Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASMENot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-FOREWORD The American National Standards Committee B107,Socket Wrenches and Drives,under sponsorship hy The American Society of Mechanical Engineers,was reorganized as an ASME Standards Committee,and its title was changed to Hand Tools and Accessories.In 1996,the B209 Committee,which had published an earlier version of this Standard as ANSVHTI B209.6-1990,merged with the B107 Committee,and the B107 Committee scope was expanded to include safety considerations.The purposes of this Standard are to define essential safety considerations specifically applicable to glaziers chisels and wood chisels,to specify test methods to evaluate performance relating to the defined safety considerations,and to indicate limitations of safe use.A principal change in this edition of the Standard is the allowance of any material that meets the performance and safety requirements specified.The format of this Standard is in accordance with The ASME Codes and Standards Writing Guide 2000.Requests for interpretations of the technical requirements of this Standard should be expressed in writing to the Secretary,B107 Committee,at the address below.Suggestions for the improvement of this Standard are welcome.They should be addressed to The American Society of Mechanical Engineers,Secretary,B107 Standards Committee,Three Park Avenue,New York,NY 10016-5990.The requirements of this Standard become effective at the time of publication.This revision was approved as an American National Standard on September 20,2002.iv Copyright ASME International