TE CONNECTIVITY, SWINDON, UK
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Tensile Strength and Ultimate Elongation
Test tensile strength and ultimate elongation on three specimens cut from unfinished tubing. The
specimens shall be in accordance with ASTM D 2671, using 1 inch (25mm) bench marks and a 2 inch
(50.8mm) initial jaw separation, at the speed specified in the applicable specification sheet.
Prepare 3 specimens in the form of 1/4 inch strips cut in the direction of extrusion from un-punched
strip. Use 1 inch (25mm) bench marks and 2 inch (50.8mm) jaw separation. Run at the speed
specified in the applicable specification sheet.
Note: test specimens should not be annealed before testing
Measure specific gravity on tubular and flat specimens in accordance with ASTM D2671.
Low Temperature Flexibility
Recover three specimens over a stranded wire as described in Table 1. Condition the specimens and
wire for 4 hours at the temperature specified in the applicable specification sheet. While at this
temperature, bend the specimens through 90 degrees, in approximately 2 seconds, over a similarly
conditioned mandrel, selected in accordance with the appropriate table of the applicable specification
sheet, and examine the specimen for cracks.
Cut three samples, 6mm (1/4 inch) wide by 150mm (6 inch) long, from irradiated un-punched sheet.
Condition the specimens and wire for 4 hours at the temperature specified in the applicable
specification sheet. While at this temperature, bend the specimens through 90 degrees, in
approximately 2 seconds, over a similarly conditioned mandrel, selected in accordance with the
appropriate table of the applicable specification sheet, and examine for cracks.