Test Fixtures for ASTM C565 Model: G-ASTM-C565-F3
Carbon/Graphite Tension.
Standards
G565
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | G-ASTM-C565-F3 |
| Industry Std | ASTM C565 |
| Std Ref Number | Figure 3 |
| Test Type | Standards |
| Family Id | G565 |
| Compat Machine If | 16M |
| Interface Description | 15.9mm Female Cup with 8mm Crosspin |
| Fixture If Gender | 16F |
Interface & Compatibility
15.9mm Female Cup with 8mm Crosspin
Expert Commentary
Defines the Tension Testing of Carbon and Graphite Mechanical Materials. Figure 3 specifically details the Shouldered specimen design. Graphite is extremely brittle and sensitive to point loading. Our fixtures utilize a split-collet design that grips the shoulder uniformly. Any misalignment will cause a cleavage failure at the head rather than the gauge. MTO’s lead generation for this standard focuses on our ultra-stiff load frames that prevent the elastic energy of the machine from springing and shattering the graphite specimen at the moment of failure.