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These test methods cover mechanical tests described in ASTM,
EN,2 ISO,3 and JIS4 standards that
utilize the SI system of units. The test methods in each system are
not exact equivalents. Each standards system (ASTM, EN, ISO, and
JIS) shall be used independently of the other. Combining
requirements from any two or more systems may result in
nonconformance with the purchase order.
These test methods cover procedures for the mechanical testing
of steels, stainless steels, and related alloys. The various
mechanical tests herein described are used to determine properties
required in the product specifications. Variations in testing
methods are to be avoided, and standard methods of testing are to
be followed to obtain reproducible and comparable results. In those
cases in which the testing requirements for certain products are
unique or at variance with these general procedures, the product
specification testing requirements shall control.
Only one of the testing procedure tracks shall be followed:
ASTM, EN, ISO, or JIS. When a test method or practice is not
available in one of the tracks then an appropriate test method or
practice from an alternative track shall be used. The respective
tests are listed in the column shown in Table 1.
NOTE 1—The test methods in each system are not exact
equivalents.
The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No
other units of measurement are included in this standard.
Attention is directed to Practice ISO 17025 when there may be a
need for information on criteria for evaluation of testing
laboratories.
This standard does not purport to address all of the safety
concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and
health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2 Available from British Standards Institute (BSI),
389 Chiswick High Rd., London W4 4AL, U.K.,
http://www.bsi-global.com.
3 Available from International Organization for
Standardization, 1 rue de Varembé, Case postale, CH-1211, Genève
20, Switzerland,
http://www.iso.org.
4Available from Japanese Standards Association,
4-1-24, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 107-8440, Japan,
http://www.jsa.or.jp.