Your requirements: you want to carry out a tensile testing on your metals
What is a mechanical tensile test?
A tensile test is a mechanical test used in the laboratory to assess the mechanical properties of a material. The procedure involves subjecting a material sample to increasing tension until it reaches its breaking point.
In a mechanical tensile test, the sample is fixed in a tensile machine, which precisely measures the force applied and the elongation of the material.
The data obtained is used to plot a stress-strain curve, revealing essential properties such as yield strength, maximum tensile strength and elongation at break.
Tensile test results therefore provide essential information about a material’s ability to resist stress and strain.
Tensile testing on metals in accordance with ISO 6892-1
ISO 6892-1 specifies the room temperature tensile test method for metals. It is a reference standard in the field of mechanical testing, widely used in industry to determine the mechanical properties of metallic materials.
It provides reliable measurements of a number of key mechanical properties:
yield strength (Re or Rp)
elongation at break (A)
cross-section reduction (Z)
tensile strength (Rm)
uniform elongation (Ag)
This data is essential for assessing the behaviour of a metal when subjected to mechanical stress, and thus guaranteeing its compliance with the technical requirements of a product or process.
The test methods proposed by ISO 6892-1
The first, known as the A method, is based on deformation control. In this case, the test speed is adjusted according to the actual deformation of the specimen. This approach, which is more technically demanding, is generally recommended for obtaining more accurate and repeatable results. It requires the use of an extensometer to accurately measure elongation.
The second, known as the B method, is based on force control, or more precisely on the speed of movement of the crosshead of the testing machine. Although slightly less accurate, this method is still widely used in industry for routine testing, due to its simplicity of implementation.
The FILAB laboratory carries out tensile tests in accordance with the ISO 6892-1 standard
Why choose FILAB for your ISO 6892-1 tensile testing?
Tensile testing in accordance with ISO 6892-1 is essential to guarantee the safety and durability of the metals we use every day.
The FILAB laboratory, which specialises in materials characterization, has the know-how and analytical equipment to help you carry out mechanical test.
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Why carry out tensile testing on your metals?
Carrying out tensile testing on your metals gives you a better understanding of the various failures to which you may be subject. Tensile tests in accordance with ISO 6892-1 have the advantage of testing the limits of your materials in order to optimise them:
- assess the resistance and reliability of metals in the face of external stresses,
- determine physical characteristics and mechanical properties
- identify defects and potential failure zones,
- optimise the production and performance of metals, by providing precise data on their behaviour under different types of load.
Carrying out tensile tests in accordance with ISO 6892-1 helps to limit the risk of fractures, cracks and degradation of your metals. That’s why the support of an expert materials laboratory in carrying out tensile tests is a considerable asset in optimising your metals.
The FILAB laboratory meets your needs for metallurgical analysis and expertise.
Whether you are looking to check the conformity of your metals, identify the cause of failures, or develop innovative alloys, our laboratory is equipped to support you in your metallurgical analysis.
