SR EN 10233:1997

Metallic materials. Tube. Flattening test

This European Standard specifies a method for determining the ability of metallic tubes of circular cross section to undergo plastic defermation by flattening. It may also be used to show up defects in the tubes. The Standard is applicable to tubes having an outside diameter not greater than 600mm and a thickness not greater than 15% of the outside diameter. The range of the outside diameter, or thickness, for which this European Standard is applicable may be more exactly specified in the relevant Product Standard.

Status : Withdrawn
Approval date : 6/14/1996
Publish date : 6/15/1996
Withdrawal date : 6/16/2005
Number of pages : 10
ICS : 77.040.10 Mechanical testing of metals
Technical Committee : 202 - Steel tubes

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