Tensilkut Master Templates

Whether you need a template to prepare samples to a custom specification,

Large and small special Master Templates for use with the Tensilkut I or Tensilkut II.

Or one of our standard templates for metal or non-metallic bars,

Tensilkut Master Templates for ASTM E8 specimens

Tensilkut Engineering has or can make your template, to be used with your existing Tensilkut I or Tensilkut II.

Please contact us for additional information and a quote.

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Guide Sleeves

It’s not terribly uncommon for the guide sleeve on the Tensilkut I or Tensilkut II to be worn.  The guide sleeve is integral to the Tensilkut machine’s ability to create the same specimen repeatedly, without the skills a full charge machinist offers.

Guide sleeve on the Tensilkut machine, showing early signs of wear

We do keep guide sleeves in a variety of sizes in stock for shipment when our customers need them.  They’re easy to replace, keeping your testing program running smoothly.

Guide Sleeves for the Tensilkut I and Tensilkut II

 

Tensilkut: Tensile Sample Preparation Gold Standard

Tensilkut has the capacity to accurately machine tensile specimens from ferrous and non-ferrous metals and non-metallics from .002″ thickness up to .250″ or more, depending upon the model of the machine and the hardness of the material.  The Tensilkut series is fast; test specimen preparation can be completed in as little as 3 minutes, depending upon the material and its thickness.  The machined edges are so finely finished that no hand finishing is required.  The capacity to satisfactorily machine such light gauges as .002″ thick allows testing of many materials for which specimen preparation would otherwise be significantly more difficult.

Some of the bars cut on Tensilkut machines include ASTM D638 Type I tensile bars, ASTM D412 Die C tensile bars, ASTM D1855 Type L Tensile-Impact specimens, ASTM D256 Impact specimens, and ASTM D5379 Shear Test Specimens.

sample cut from large diameter pipe wall

Visit our website for more information on Tensilkut equipment to solve your flat sample preparation needs.

 

ASTM D638 Type IV Test Specimens

ASTM D638 Type IV is a small tensile specimen used in testing plastics.  It’s a difficult sample to cut, because it has both an inside and outside radius.

ASTM D638 Type IV tensile bars

Tensilkut Engineering makes Master Templates which will work with any Tensilkut I or Tensilkut II to prepare samples in accordance with ASTM D638 Type IV. Each template is sized with a top bar which matches the height of the control head for the Tensilkut machine with which it will be used.

Tensilkut Master Templates 50-92, 50-93 and 50-94 for preparing rubber test specimens in accordance with ASTM D412 Die C: Available for use on Tensilkut I and Tensilkut II models.

50-94 Tensilkut Template for ASTM D412 Die C

For more information on the ASTM D638 Type IV and other Tensilkut Master Templates, visit our website.

Composite Tensile Test Sample Preparation

Recently, a customer sent us some composite strips to be cut into ASTM D638 Type I tensile samples.  We used the Tensilkut II, and the process was very fast and easy.

Tensilkut machines are sized for location in your testing laboratory, to be used by technicians without machining experience.  The Tensilkut II is a floor model, manually operated machine; table model Tensilkut I machines are also available for labs with less space available.  Visit our website at www.tensilkut.com or fill out the contact form below for more information on how Tensilkut can make your tensile specimen preparation easier!

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Tensilkut II

The Tensilkut II is an efficient, cost effective way to prepare tensile samples.  Recently, we cut some specimens from fiber filled composites for demonstration; the attached video shows the cutting of two ASTM D638 Type I tensile bars, from start to finish, in about 8 minutes.

This video also shows measuring of the specimen during the cutting process, which is not necessary with a properly adjusted Tensilkut machine and master template, but does demonstrate the accuracy of the system.  Tensilkut machines are designed to be operated by lab personnel without previous machining experience.  Please contact us today for further information on how we can help you with your testing program.

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Demonstration of the Tensilkut II

The Tensilkut II is used to easily prepare flat tensile, compression, flexural and other specimens from metals and non-metallics.  This machine is designed for operation in the testing lab by technicians without previous machining experience.

The starting blank is inserted into the Tensilkut Master Template, and the clamping screws are tightened as shown in this video.  The micrometer dial on the Tensilkut control head is set to its starting position, and a series of light passes are taken to cut the material from each side of the specimen.  When the correct tensile specimen dimensions are achieved, the micrometer dial will stop turning, thus preventing cutting an undersized test specimen.  After removing the completed ASTM E8 or other specimen from the master template, the tensile bar is ready for immediate testing.

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ASTM D412 Die C Tensile Specimens

Tensilkut Master Templates 50-92, 50-93 and 50-94 for preparing rubber test specimens in accordance with ASTM D412 Die C: Available for use on Tensilkut I and Tensilkut II models.

50-94 Tensilkut Template for ASTM D412 Die C

50-93 Template: ASTM D412 Die C

50-92 Template

Flexural Specimen Preparation

For .500″ wide strips, Tensilkut Master Templates will prepare specimens in accordance with ASTM D790.

50-72 Tensilkut Master Template for preparing .500″ wide ASTM D790 specimens

Tensilkut Master Templates for preparing ASTM D790 flexural specimens using all available Tensilkut I and Tensilkut II machines.

50-73 Tensilkut Master Template for preparing .500″ wide ASTM D790 specimens

50-74 Tensilkut Master Template for preparing .500″ wide ASTM D790 specimens

 

Also available: Templates for preparing 1″ ASTM D790 flexural specimens.

50-77 Tensilkut Template for 1.000″ wide flexural specimens in accordance with ASTM D790: for use on 10-20 and 10-40 series Tensilkut I and 10-82 Tensilkut II

Tensilkut Master Templates for preparing 1.000″ wide flexural bars in accordance with ASTM D790 are available for use on all Tensilkut I and Tensilkut II models.

50-78 Tensilkut Template for 1.000″ wide flexural specimens in accordance with ASTM D790: for use on 10-30 and 10-58 series Tensilkut I and 10-85 Tensilkut II

50-79 Tensilkut Template for 1.000″ wide flexural specimens in accordance with ASTM D790

ASTM D1822 Type L Tensile Impact Bars

Master Templates for preparing ASTM D1822 Type L Tensile Impact bars for use with the Tensilkut I and Tensilkut II:

50-69 ASTM D1822 Type L Tensilkut Master Template: for use with 10-68 or 10-78 Tensilkut I or 10-88 Tensilkut II

50-68 Tensilkut Master Template in accordance with ASTM D1822 Type L

Templates for preparing ASTM D1822 Type L specimens on all available Tensilkut I and Tensilkut II models

50-67 Tensilkut Master Template for preparing ASTM D1822 Type L Tensile Impact Specimens