Mechanical Testing

  • Tension, compression, shear, bend (ASTM E8, A370)
  • Proof load and wedge tensile tests(SAE J429, ASTM F606)
  • Hydrostatic and burst test
  • Flare, flattening, reverse bend (ASTM A370, E290)
  • Charpy V notch and Izod (ASTM E23,A370)
  • Elevated temperature tension test (ASTM E21)
  • Rockwell and Vickers Hardness (ASTM E18, E92, SAE J429)
  • Brinell Hardness  Test  (ASTM E10)
  • Microhardness  - ASTM E384 (Knoop & Vickers)  

ASTM E8 – tension test of machined
 Brass bar