Information on the most widely used ASTM standards within the materials testing industry
ISO 7438 is a standard that specifies a method for determining the ability of metallic materials to undergo plastic deformation in bending. It is used to evaluate the flexural strength and stiffness of a material , The bend test shall be carried out in testing machines equipped with a bending device with two supports and a former; bending device with a V-block and a former; bending device with a clamp. Give our test engineers a call today for help configuring the best test machine and accessories according to your standard.
Jigs For ISO 7438
The following are the equipment used in this test:
| 1. Bending device with two supports and a former |
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The 3-point bending jig was mount on an electromechanical material testing machine, The 3-point bending jig is an easy-to-use fixture that relies on the test machine to maintain alignment between the top and bottom parts. |
| 2. Bending device with a V-block and a former |
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| 3. Bending device with a clamp |
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