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Tensile Testing of Thin Films to ASTM D882 / ISO 527-3

This video explores the key aspects of tensile testing for thin films using the ASTM D882 and ISO 527-3 standards. These methods are essential for accurately measuring the tensile properties of delicate materials like plastic films and other thin specimens.

What you'll learn:

Importance of accurate specimen dimensioning
Recommended specimen sizes and measurement techniques
Best practices for gripping and alignment
Use of extensometers, including Instron’s AVE advanced video extensometer
Key test results for both ASTM D882 and ISO 527-3

Learn more about ASTM D882.
Learn more about ISO 527-3.

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