Test Method Summary
ASTM A370 defines test methods and definitions for mechanical testing of steel products. Round wire tensile testing of steel products per ASTM A370 is used to determine mechanical material property data. Uniaxial tensile force is applied to the specimen to investigate the stress/strain behavior, and critical materials properties including yield strength, yield point elongation, tensile strength, and elongation.
Please refer to the standard for more detailed information about the other test setups and for testing tubular products and fasteners.
Solutions for ASTM A370 round wire tension typically include these types of components:
Load Frame Options
MTS offers electromechanical Criterion® and Exceed® universal test systems and dynamic servohydraulic Landmark® test systems that are ideal for performing accurate and repeatable monotonic round wire tensile testing per ASTM A370.
MTS Criterion universal testing systems are engineered to support the needs of advanced Research & Development. MTS Exceed universal testing systems are best suited for Quality Control testing by delivering the reliable performance needed to meet the uptime demands of high-volume production environments.
The MTS Criterion and the MTS Exceed universal testing machines range from tabletop to floor-standing electromechanical models with force ratings of up to 600 kN / 135 kip. Many of the models have dual-zone test spaces to reduce set-up times if you frequently change test requirements.
The MTS Landmark dynamic servohydraulic test system with its superior stiffness and alignment capabilities, is an ideal choice if additional fatigue and fracture testing capabilities are required. Systems are available in highly configurable floor-standing and tabletop models with force ratings from 5 kN / 1 kip to 500 kN / 110 kip.
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Extensometry Options
ASTM A370 refers to ASTM E8/E8M for the testing equipment requirements. ASTM E8/E8M requires that extensometers conform to ASTM E83. MTS offers a variety of extensometer types, ranging from clip-on, automatic to non-contacting optical and video extensometers, that meet or exceed requirements for calibration according to ASTM E83 Class B1 and ISO 9513 Class 0.5 standards. Factors like the specimen material, shape and dimension, the requirements for test efficiency and budget need to be considered when choosing the appropriate strain measurement solution.
Other Options
For other options related to this standard, please download the application test method tech note on this page.
