BS EN ISO 7438:2020

What is ISO 7438 about?

ISO 7438 is a standard that serves technical specifications for bend testing that is applicable to metallic materials. ISO 7438 specifies a method for determining the ability of metallic materials to undergo plastic deformation in bending. ISO 7438 applies to test pieces taken from metallic products, as specified in the relevant product standard. ISO 7438 provides information on principle, test equipment such as V-block and clamp, test pieces including forgings, castings and semi-finished products, procedure and interpretation of results for bend testing of metallic materials.