Q: What is the difference between “standard” Inconel 718 and Inconel 718 per AMS 5962
A: While nothing about Inconel 718 is standard, however the most popular variety of Inconel 718 bolts is per ASTM B637. For this version of s, the bolts are age hardened to have a minimum tensile strength of 185 KSI and minimum yield of 150 KSI. Inconel fasteners per AMS 5962 are not only age hardened but they are also cold worked or work strengthened to produce an extremely high minimum tensile strength of 220 KSI.