This European standard was introduced in September 2009, and replaces the withdrawn EN 10002-1:2001 standard. It specifies the method for tensile testing of metallic materials and defines the mechanical properties which can be determined at ambient temperature. The test involves straining a test piece in tension, generally to fracture, for the purpose of determining one or more mechanical properties.
Products that may be tested in accordance with this standard include metallic sheets and plates, wire, bar or section, and also tubes. Specimens are gripped to ensure that the specimen is aligned axially in order to minimize bending. The specimen is then strained in tension until failure, and load and strain data are recorded.
The standard provides for two methods, one uses strain rate control to minimize the variation of strain rates during the determination of strain rate sensitive parameters, and the second method's testing rate is based on the stress rate. The choice of method and rates are at the discretion of the test laboratory, but must be clearly stated when reporting test results.
The standard also includes recommendations for specimen types and dimensions, advice concerning the use of computer controlled tensile testing machines, and methods for estimating the uncertainty of measurement. Results determined typically include yield and proof strengths, ultimate tensile strength, and elongation at fracture.
A typical testing system will include a universal testing machine, such as our 5900 Series, with suitable wedge or hydraulic grips, and a clip-on or automatic extensometer to measure strain directly at the specimen for the determination of proof strength.
We recommend that you read and review the standard in full to ensure suitability for the products you wish to test before selecting test equipment.