Preparing metal specimens for tensile testing requires the use of special cutting tools. Universal Grip offers a complete line of sample preparation tools for cutting aluminum, iron, steel and other metals according to ASTM and ISO standards. Depending on the type of metal, different solutions may be more or less appropriate. Presses for cutting metal samples are a large investment and require careful planning. In order for us to offer the best solution, please review and use our Punch Press Inquiry Sheet. 

Universal Grip has partnered with Schuetz & Licht of Germany to offer customized and application specific tensile cutting solutions. Schutz & Licht has been manufacturing Sheet metal tensile specimen preparation equipment since 1970. 

Proper Sample Preparation for ASTM E8

and Sheet Metal - Sample Grinding

After a tensile bar has been punched out on a press, the sides should be smoothed down with a grinding machine. When the sample is initially punched, the edges will be warped and compressed. This warping on the edges can effect tensile test measurements up to 5% and Poisson's Ratio measurements by up to 25%! It is highly recommended that the sample edges are ground down to ensure proper sample preparation for ASTM E8, ASTM A370, and other metal tensile tests. 

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ALL-IN-ONE Press & Die Hydraulic System

The ALL-IN-ONE Press & Die system includes everything you need to punch out metal ASTM and ISO dogbone specimens. The system includes a die, press mechanism, and hydraulic power unit (HPU) and hydraulic piston. The system has a small footprint and can fit inside virtually any lab or production environment. This setup is ideal for low to medium volume.