DIN EN ISO 7438:2016-07

This International Standard specifies a method for determining the ability of metallic materials to undergo plastic deformation in bending. This International Standard applies to test pieces taken from metallic products, as specified in the relevant product standard. It is not applicable to certain materials or products, for example tubes in full section or welded joints, for which other standards exist. This document (EN ISO 7438:2016) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 164 "Mechanical testing of metals" and adopted by ECISS/TC 101 "Test methods for steel (other than chemical analysis)" (secretariat: AFNOR, France) within the scope of the Vienna Agreement. The committee NA 062-01-42 AA "Zug- und Duktilitätsprüfung für Metalle" ("Tensile and ductility testing of metals") at DIN Standards Committee Materials Testing (NMP) is responsible for the German collaboration.