Journal Published Online: 01 July 2004
Volume 32, Issue 4

Mechanical Property Evaluation Using the Small Punch Test

CODEN: JTEVAB

Abstract

The small punch (SP) test technique is an attractive method for evaluating mechanical behavior in materials where only small volumes of materials are available. An SP-test machine was developed where miniature disc specimens 5 and 3 mm in diameter and with thickness ranging between 50 to 400 µm can be investigated. For two materials, a 1Cr-0.5Mo low alloy steel and an 18Cr-9Ni austenitic stainless steel, the stress-strain flow curve was assessed and compared with that in tensile tests. The yield strength was determined from the SP-test by analyzing the initial elastic deformation with help of classical plate bending theory. The effective flow properties in the biaxial stress state were evaluated through analytical modelling of the stretching deformation. Good agreement between the uniaxial and biaxial flow properties was found for the 1Cr-0.5Mo steel and acceptable agreement for the 18Cr-9Ni steel.

Author Information

Eskner, M
Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Stockholm, Sweden
Sandström, R
Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Stockholm, Sweden
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Stock #: JTE11504
ISSN: 0090-3973
DOI: 10.1520/JTE11504