One or more samples of the same material from which the component was made, and of comparable section with the component.
These are heat treated, together with the component, to provide specimens with properties that represent those of the component, which can be used for mechanical testing.
Test piece
One or more samples of the same material from which the component was made, and of comparable section with the component.
These are heat treated, together with the component, to provide specimens with properties that represent those of the component, which can be used for mechanical testing.