Working of Izod Charpy Impact Tester

The Izod method is majorly used for brittle plastic however, the Charpy method is majorly used for ductile plastic products.The Izod impact testing is conducted by first cutting the sample as per the ASTM standards and also carving out a v-cut notch at the place of the impact with the hammer.Once the specimen is ready, it is clamped firmly in the dedicated gripper designed for the vertical positioning of the sample, ensuring no movement of the sample while conducting the test.The operator must make sure that the weight of the hammer is in compliance with the standards for the sample being tested.
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