ANSI/AWS B4.0 Tensile Testing of Welds
ANSI/AWS B4.0 is an American national standard for the mechanical testing of welds. Welds are integral to the construction of metal structures, and it is critical that their properties be thoroughly tested to ensure structural integrity. ANSI/AWS B4.0 covers a wide variety of common tests including tension tests, shear tests, bend tests, fracture toughness tests, hardness tests, and others. This standard extensively references ASTM test methods such as ASTM E8 and specifies how to use these test methods when assessing weldments.
Materials Testing SystemDue to the wide variety of tests performed to ANSI/AWS B4.0, many different test setups can be required. The high forces involved and the number of different test types required make Instron's dual space test frames (DX and HDX) ideal for testing to this standard, because they allow users to test to two ANSI/AWS B4.0 applications without having to swap out fixtures. For the Charpy impact applications we recommend Instron's MPX system, which is capable of testing specimens from 1 - 720 joules while still meeting ASTM and NIST requirements. Instron makes many standard and custom fixtures for tensile, compression, shear, and impact testing that can be used for the various tests required by this standard. Depending on the testing being performed, these systems are available with Bluehill Universal or Bluehill Impact software.
| ANSI/AWS B4.0 Test Setup | |
|---|---|
| 1) | DX Dual Space Hydraulic Test System |
| 2) | Bluehill Universal Software |
| 3) | MPX Motorized Pendulum Impact Test System |
| 4) | Bluehill Impact Software |
High Force Universal Testing Machines Brochure
Instron's high force systems include electromechanical and high-capacity hydraulic testing systems for tension and compression applications. Force capacities range from 100 kN to 2000kN.
6800 Series Premier Testing Systems Brochure
Instron 6800 Series Universal Testing Systems provide unparalleled accuracy and reliability. Built on a patent-pending Operator Protect system architecture with an all-new Smart-Close Air Kit and Collision Mitigation features, the 6800 Series makes materials testing simpler, smarter, and safer than ever before.
Industrial Series DX Models
Featuring a dual test space and a single footprint, these frames are available in capacities of 300 kN and 600 kN. The Industrial Series DX models are designed for high-capacity tension, compression, bend/flex, and shear testing.
Industrial Series HDX Models
Featuring a dual test space and long test stroke, these hydraulic frames are available in 1,000 kN (225,000 lbf) and 1,500 kN (337,500 lbf) capacities.
Motorized Impact Testing System (MPX)
Available in capacities from 300 to 900 joules, the Instron MPX Series of motorized pendulum impact testers are preferred for metals impact testing to Charpy and Izod standards.