ASTM E8 – Tension Testing of Metallic Materials – Testing Equipment
5 Apparatus5.1 Testing Machines—Machines used for tension testing shall conform to the requirements of Practices E 4. The forces used in determining tensile strength and yield strength shall be within the verified force application range of the testing machine as defined in Practices E 4.5.2 Gripping Devices:5.2.1 General—Various types of gripping devices may be used…