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Indentation testing for yield strength and tensile strength directly on the component

Mechanical material testing without tensile specimens – fast, localized, and automatable. The i3D® models from Imprintec set new standards in mechanical material testing. Using the indentation method in accordance with DIN SPEC 4864 and ASTM E3499, yield strength (RIp0.2), tensile strength (RIm), and ductility of a component can be determined directly – without the need for conventional tensile specimens in a quickly, accurately, and fully automated process.

The powerful i3D® software uses inverse FEM calculation models to analyse each individual indentation. Complete stress-strain curves are available within a very short time and can be used immediately for research, development, and quality assurance.

Thanks to the partnership with FOERSTER, Imprintec i3D® technology has been seamlessly integrated into the FOERSTER product portfolio. This offers customers an expanded range of solutions for material characterization, including professional application support.

Product highlights

Your advantages at a glance

  • Efficient testing: Test time only approx. 60 seconds per indentation 
  • Component-level testing:  Testing possible directly on the component
  • High measurement accuracy: Comparable to tensile testing within within ±2% to 10%
  • High repeatability: Comparable to tensile testing within ±2% to 10%
  • Industry 4.0 ready: Ideal for serial testing and automation

Norms

  • DIN SPEC 4864
    describes a standardized, minimally destructive testing method for determining flow curves and comparative characteristic values of metallic materials.
  • ASTM E3499

    is an international ASTM test standard for the indentation plastometry (IP) of metallic materials.

Applications

Tensile Strength Testing

Tensile Strength Testing

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