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AS 1544.2-1989

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Methods for impact tests on metals Charpy V-notch

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF 1 User , PDF 3 Users , PDF 5 Users , PDF 9 Users

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-1989

Superseded date

30-06-2017

Superseded by

AS 1544.2-2003

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Summarise this standard

1 - AS 1544.2-1989 METHODS FOR IMPACT TESTS ON METALS - CHARPY V-NOTCH
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - FOREWORD
7 - 1 SCOPE.
7 - 2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS.
7 - 3 DEFINITIONS.
7 - 3.1 Centre of percussion
7 - 3.2 Initial potential energy
7 - 3.3 Length of pendulum
7 - 3.4 Point of impact
7 - 3.5 Sample
7 - 3.6 Secondary standard test pieces
7 - 3.7 Standardized test pieces
7 - 3.8 Striking energy
7 - 3.9 Striking velocity
7 - 3.10 Test piece
7 - 3.11 Test specimen
7 - 3.12 Verification
7 - 4 TESTING MACHINE.
7 - 4.1 General.
7 - 4.2 Installation, calibration and maintenance.
7 - 4.3 Test piece supports.
8 - 4.4 Striker.
8 - 4.5 Test piece clearance.
8 - 4.6 Centre of percussion.
8 - 4.7 Striking velocity.
8 - 4.8 Striking energy.
8 - 4.9 Indicating equipment.
9 - 4.10 Zero reading.
9 - 4.11 Friction losses.
9 - 4.12 Initial potential energy.
9 - 4.13 Indicated absorbed energy.
9 - 5 TEST PIECE.
9 - 5.1 Sampling and preparation.
9 - 5.2 Form of test piece.
10 - 5.3 Notch preparation.
10 - 6 PROCEDURE.
10 - 6.1 Conditioning of test piece.
10 - 6.2 Location of test piece.
10 - 6.3 Operation of the testing machine.
10 - 6.4 Record of test results.
10 - 7 REPORT.
12 - APPENDIX A - INSTALLATION, CALIBRATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE TESTING MACHINE
12 - A1 INSTALLATION.
12 - A1.1 Foundation.
12 - A1.2 Level.
12 - A2 CALIBRATION.
12 - A2.1 Calibration on installation.
12 - A2.2 Routine recalibration of the testing machine.
12 - A2.3 Additional recalibration of the testing machine.
12 - A2.4 Verification.
12 - A2.5 Verification after replacement of striker or anvil parts.
13 - A3 MAINTENANCE OF THE TESTING MACHINE BY THE USER.
13 - A3.1 General.
13 - A3.2 Inspection of components and operation.
13 - A3.3 Test piece locating device.
13 - A3.4 Zero reading.
13 - A3.5 Friction losses.
15 - APPENDIX B - RECORD OF TEST RESULTS

Specifies procedures for carrying out tests and includes description of test pieces, requirements for installation, calibration and verification, and maintenance of the testing machine.

Committee
MT-006
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
0 7262 5477 0
Pages
9
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes
UnderRevision

This Standard specifies the conditions for performing the Charpy V-notch impact test on metals, with particular reference to ferrous metals. It also includes requirements for the installation of the testing machine, its initial and periodic calibration, and recommendations for its maintenance by the user.

Under Revision see DR 03087

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