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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, 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.

Technical information

Diameter range: 20 mm - 520 mm
Wall thickness range: 2 mm - 20 mm (over 20 mm possible for external defect inspection)
Tolerances: according to API 5CT, L and DP
End finish: sawn, unsawn, or upset ends, with or without threads and/or coupling
Test piece temperature: > 0°C up to 80°C
Inspection speed: 0.2 m/s to 3 m/s (depending on outer diameter and wall thckness)

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