Standard Test Method for Shear Strength of Plastics by Punch Tool

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Shear strength obtained by the use of punch-type tooling is one of the recognized methods of comparing materials, or obtaining data for engineering design purposes, or both. However, it must be recognized that for end-use applications there are likely to be many factors not taken into account in this test method, such as stress-concentrating geometries and rates of shear, which can profoundly affect the measured shear strength. Moreover, the fact that the shear strength is calculated by dividing the load by the area of the sheared edge (punch circumference X specimen thickness) does not interpret as indicating the shear strength value so obtained is solely a material property, independent of thickness.
For many materials, it is possible that there is a specification that requires the use of this test method, but with some procedural modifications that take precedence when adhering to the specification. Therefore, it is advisable to refer to that material specification before using this test method. Table 1 of Classification System D4000 lists the ASTM materials standards that currently exist.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the procedure for determining the shear strength of composite materials in the form of sheets, plates, and molded shapes in thicknesses from 1.27 to 12.7 mm (0.050 to 0.500 in.).
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.  
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Note 1—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.

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Designation:D732–09
Standard Test Method for
1
Shear Strength of Plastics by Punch Tool
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D732; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope* 3.1.1 shear strength—the maximum load required to shear
the specimen in such a manner that the moving portion of the
1.1 This test method covers the procedure for determining
load fixture has completely cleared the stationary portion,
the shear strength of composite materials in the form of sheets,
divided by the sheared area. It is expressed in megapascals (or
plates, and molded shapes in thicknesses from 1.27 to 12.7 mm
pounds-force per square inch) based on the area of the sheared
(0.050 to 0.500 in.).
edge or edges.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
4. Significance and Use
only.
4.1 Shearstrengthobtainedbytheuseofpunch-typetooling
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
is one of the recognized methods of comparing materials, or
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
obtaining data for engineering design purposes, or both.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
However, it must be recognized that for end-use applications
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
therearelikelytobemanyfactorsnottakenintoaccountinthis
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
test method, such as stress-concentrating geometries and rates
NOTE 1—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.
of shear, which can profoundly affect the measured shear
strength.Moreover,thefactthattheshearstrengthiscalculated
2. Referenced Documents
by dividing the load by the area of the sheared edge (punch
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
circumference X specimen thickness) does not interpret as
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
indicating the shear strength value so obtained is solely a
D4000 Classification System for Specifying Plastic Materi-
material property, independent of thickness.
als
4.2 For many materials, it is possible that there is a
D4066 Classification System for Nylon Injection and Ex-
specification that requires the use of this test method, but with
trusion Materials (PA)
some procedural modifications that take precedence when
E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
adhering to the specification. Therefore, it is advisable to refer
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
to that material specification before using this test method.
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
Table 1 of Classification System D4000 lists the ASTM
materials standards that currently exist.
3. Terminology
3.1 Definition:
5. Apparatus
5.1 Testing Machine—Any suitable testing machine of the
constant-rate-of-crosshead movement type. The testing ma-
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D20 on Plastics
chine shall be equipped with the necessary drive mechanism
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.10 on Mechanical Properties.
for imparting to the crosshead a uniform, controlled velocity
Current edition approved Oct. 15, 2009. Published November 2009. Originally
with respect to the base. The testing machine shall also be
approved in 1943. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as D732 – 02. DOI:
10.1520/D0732-09.
equipped with a load-indicating mechanism capable of show-
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
ing the total compressive load carried by the test specimen.
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
This mechanism shall be essentially free from inertia-lag at the
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. specified rate of testing and shall indicate the load with an
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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D732–09
NOTE 1—In case of difficulty in obtaining hardened dowels and bushings, the entire shear tool may be made from a fairly good grade of steel,
eliminating all of the bushings shown. The actual working surfaces will wear faster than when hardened tool steel is used. When they show signs of
appreciable wear, the shear tool can then be bored out to take either hardened or unhardened bush
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:D732–02 Designation: D732 – 09
Standard Test Method for
1
Shear Strength of Plastics by Punch Tool
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D732; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope*
1.1This test method covers the punch-type of shear test and is intended for use in determining the shear strength of test
specimens of organic plastics in the form of sheets and molded disks in thicknesses from 1.27 to 12.7 mm (0.050 to 0.500 in.).
1.1 Thistestmethodcoverstheprocedurefordeterminingtheshearstrengthofcompositematerialsintheformofsheets,plates,
and molded shapes in thicknesses from 1.27 to 12.7 mm (0.050 to 0.500 in.).
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
NOTE 1—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
D4000 Classification System for Specifying Plastic Materials
D4066 Classification System for Nylon Injection and Extrusion Materials (PA)
E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
3. Terminology
3.1 Definition:
3.1.1 shear strength—the maximum load required to shear the specimen in such a manner that the moving portion of the load
fixture has completely cleared the stationary portion, divided by the sheared area. It is expressed in megapascals (or pounds-force
per square inch) based on the area of the sheared edge or edges.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 Shearstrengthobtainedbyatooltheuseofthepunchtypepunch-typetoolingisoneoftherecognizedmethodsofcomparing
materials, or obtaining data for engineering design purposes, or both. However, it must be recognized that for end-use applications
there may are likely to be many factors not taken into account in this test method, such as stress-concentrating geometries and rates
of shear, which can profoundly affect the measured shear strength. Moreover, the fact that the shear strength is calculated by
dividing the load by the area of the sheared edge (punch circumference X specimen thickness) shoulddoes not be interpreted
interpret as indicating that the shear strength value so obtained is solely a material property, independent of thickness.
4.2 For many materials, there may beit is possible that there is a specification that requires the use of this test method, but with
some procedural modifications that take precedence when adhering to the specification. Therefore, it is advisable to refer to that
material specification before using this test method. Table 1 of Classification System D4000 lists the ASTM materials standards
that currently exist.
1
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.10 on Mechanical Properties.
Current edition approved April 10, 2002. Published June 2002. Originally published as D732–43T. Last previous edition D732–99. DOI: 10.1520/D0732-02.
Current edition approved Oct. 15, 2009. Published November 2009. Originally approved in 1943. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as D732 – 02. DOI:
10.1520/D0732-09.
2
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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5. Apparatus
5.1 Testing Machine—Anysuitabletestingmachineoftheconstant-rate-of-crossheadmovementtype.Thetestingmachineshall
be equipped with the necessary drive mechanism for imparting to the c
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