ISO 527-4 — read the full explanation
TensileTensile test conditions for isotropic and orthotropic fibre-reinforced plastic composites.
Aerospace & defence
Materials Testing Systems for Aerospace and Defence
From metallic coupons and composite laminates to bonded joints and fasteners, DAK testing systems support mechanical characterisation for aerospace laboratories. Bring the specimen, loading method, measurement and reporting requirements together in a complete test configuration.
DAK testing systems
Connect material characterisation with the right platform
Flagship platform
Series 7200
Our flagship universal testing platform brings together specimen handling, force and strain measurement, flexible test programming and analysis. Configure the frame and accessories around the materials, components and test methods in your laboratory.
Series 9000
A universal testing platform for routine laboratory and production checks, with standalone Console or PC operation. Select the frame, grips and measurement arrangement for your defined test workflow.
Fatigue and repeated-load programmes
When the requirement concerns repeated loading, define the waveform, control mode, force range, frequency and specimen arrangement. DAK fatigue systems provide a separate platform for cyclic testing of coupons and components.
Materials and components
Choose the specimen and the property you need
Metallic materials and coupons
For alloy sheet, bar and machined specimens, define the material condition, test direction and required tensile or compression properties. Include the measurement length and any specified test temperature.
Composite laminates
Fibre direction, lay-up and specimen preparation influence the test configuration. Tensile, compression, flexural and shear methods use distinct loading arrangements to characterise the laminate.
Sandwich cores and panels
Core compression, flatwise tension and sandwich flexure examine different aspects of the construction. Specify whether the test concerns the core, a facing, their bond or the assembled sandwich.
Bonded joints and interfaces
Joint geometry and adherend stiffness influence the way load enters a bond. Define the required peel or shear arrangement and the interface being evaluated.
Fasteners, cables and terminals
A fastener specimen, cable and terminated assembly each need their own load-transfer arrangement. Include the dimensions, end details and required tensile, proof-load or other mechanical test.
Technical textiles and flexible materials
For flexible specimens used in aerospace applications, define the construction, test direction, gripping length and expected extension. The material or seam test determines the holding arrangement.
Your testing programme
Keep the test result connected to the engineering question
| Requirement | Configuration focus | Explore the method |
|---|---|---|
| Composite tensile properties | Specimen orientation and preparation, secure gripping, alignment and the specified strain-measurement approach. | |
| Composite compression | The method-specific loading fixture, specimen geometry and strain measurement used for the required compression result. | |
| Metallic tensile properties | Material condition, specimen dimensions, required strength/elongation results and the applicable measurement arrangement. | |
| Repeated loading | A fatigue test specification covering loading mode, waveform, force range, frequency and the reported result. |
Composite tensile properties
Specimen orientation and preparation, secure gripping, alignment and the specified strain-measurement approach.
Composite compression
The method-specific loading fixture, specimen geometry and strain measurement used for the required compression result.
Metallic tensile properties
Material condition, specimen dimensions, required strength/elongation results and the applicable measurement arrangement.
Repeated loading
A fatigue test specification covering loading mode, waveform, force range, frequency and the reported result.
For a component or assembly test, include the drawing and the intended load path. A material coupon and a complete assembly answer different engineering questions, even when they use the same base material.
Configuration
Specify the complete test arrangement
Specimen holding and load path
Identify gripping surfaces, tabs, fixture contacts or end fittings. The arrangement must introduce the intended load while leaving the required specimen region available for measurement.
Force, strain and working space
Define the force range, specimen dimensions and required travel. Select the load cell and specimen-strain measurement around the properties and accuracy requirements of the method.
Environment and documentation
Include test temperature and conditioning, specimen identification, required outputs and your laboratory's calibration/documentation requirements. These belong in the configuration discussion alongside the hardware.
Laboratory workflow
Plan beyond a single test
Comparing materials or production batches
Use a defined specimen, orientation and test method so results can be compared on the same basis. Include the identification and report fields your team uses to connect each result with its material or batch.
Expanding the laboratory's test range
List the immediate test programme and the additional materials or loading methods you expect to introduce. This helps define the frame, fixtures, measurement options and software workflow as one system.
Methods and standards
Find the method for your aerospace material
Explore the full set of aerospace and defence method references below. Use your required designation, edition and programme-specific requirements when preparing the testing specification.
Composite tension · ASTM D3039Composite compression · ASTM D6641Sandwich tension · ASTM C297Metal tension · ASTM E8/E8M
Also testedParachute & aircrew textiles
ASTM A931 / control cable specs
TensileBreaking strength of aircraft control cables, wire rope and swaged terminals.
ASTM B557 / B557M — read the full explanation
TensileTension testing of wrought and cast aluminium- and magnesium-alloy products.
ASTM C1424 — read the full explanation
CompressionMonotonic compressive strength of advanced ceramics.
ASTM C297 — read the full explanation
TensileFlatwise tensile strength of sandwich constructions (core-to-facing bond).
ASTM C297 / C393 / C365
Flexure & bendHoneycomb sandwich panels — flatwise tension, beam flexure and core compression.
ASTM C364/C364M — read the full explanation
CompressionEdgewise compressive strength of sandwich constructions.
ASTM C365 — read the full explanation
CompressionFlatwise compressive properties of sandwich cores.
ASTM C393/D7249 — read the full explanation
Flexure & bendCore shear and facing properties of sandwich constructions by beam flexure.
ASTM C633 — read the full explanation
Peel & adhesionAdhesion or cohesion strength of thermal spray coatings (tension pull-off).
ASTM D1002 — read the full explanation
ShearApparent shear strength of single-lap-joint adhesively bonded metal specimens.
ASTM D1623 — read the full explanation
TensileTensile and tensile-adhesion properties of rigid cellular plastics.
ASTM D1781 — read the full explanation
Peel & adhesionClimbing drum peel for adhesives — sandwich facings and laminated assemblies (aerospace).
ASTM D1876 — read the full explanation
Peel & adhesionT-peel resistance of adhesives (flexible-to-flexible adherends).
ASTM D2919 — read the full explanation
Creep & relaxationDurability of adhesive lap-shear joints under sustained static load.
ASTM D3039 / D6641 / D2344
ShearCarbon-fibre laminate qualification — tension, compression (CLC) and interlaminar shear.
ASTM D3163 / D5868 — read the full explanation
ShearLap-shear strength of adhesively bonded plastic and FRP joints.
ASTM D3167 — read the full explanation
Peel & adhesionFloating roller peel resistance of adhesives (metal-to-metal bonds).
ASTM D3410 — read the full explanation
CompressionCompressive properties of composites by shear loading (IITRI fixture).
ASTM D3846 — read the full explanation
ShearIn-plane shear strength of reinforced plastics — withdrawn 2024, superseded in practice by ASTM D5379. Equivalent to: ASTM D5379
ASTM D3518 — read the full explanation
ShearIn-plane shear response by tensile test of a ±45° laminate.
ASTM D4255 — read the full explanation
ShearIn-plane shear properties by rail shear method. Withdrawn 2025 — replaced by ASTM D7078.
ASTM D5083 — read the full explanation
TensileTensile properties of reinforced thermosetting plastics using straight-sided specimens.
ASTM D5379/D5379M — read the full explanation
ShearShear properties by V-notched beam (Iosipescu) method.
ASTM D5528/D5528M — read the full explanation
Fracture toughnessMode I interlaminar fracture toughness (GIc) — double cantilever beam (DCB).
ASTM D5528 / D7905 / D6671
Fracture toughnessInterlaminar fracture toughness (GIc, GIIc, mixed-mode) for damage-tolerance certification.
ASTM D5766 — read the full explanation
TensileOpen-hole tensile strength of polymer matrix composite laminates.
ASTM D5766 / D6484 / D5961
CompressionOpen-hole tension, open-hole compression and bearing strength — notched design allowables.
ASTM D5961 — read the full explanation
TensileBearing response of polymer matrix composite laminates (bolted-joint design data).
ASTM D6415 — read the full explanation
Fracture toughnessCurved-beam strength — interlaminar tensile strength of curved composite laminates.
ASTM D6484 — read the full explanation
CompressionOpen-hole compressive strength of composite laminates.
ASTM D6641 — read the full explanation
CompressionCompressive properties of polymer matrix composites — Combined Loading Compression (CLC) fixture.
ASTM D6671/D6671M — read the full explanation
Fracture toughnessMixed-Mode I/II interlaminar fracture toughness — MMB fixture.
ASTM D7078 — read the full explanation
ShearShear properties by V-notched rail shear method.
ASTM D7136 — read the full explanation
CompressionDamage tolerance — drop-weight impact followed by Compression After Impact (CAI) on UTM.
ASTM D7137 — read the full explanation
CompressionCompressive residual strength of damaged composite plates — Compression After Impact.
ASTM D7264 — read the full explanation
Flexure & bendFlexural properties of composites — 3-point and 4-point bending.
ASTM D7905 — read the full explanation
Fracture toughnessMode II interlaminar fracture toughness (GIIc) — end-notched flexure (ENF).
ASTM D897 / D2095 — read the full explanation
TensileTensile (butt-joint) strength of adhesive bonds — bar and rod specimens.
ASTM D903 — read the full explanation
Peel & adhesionPeel or stripping strength of adhesive bonds (180° peel).
ASTM D953 — read the full explanation
TensileBearing strength of plastics (pin bearing, tension or compression loading).
ASTM E21 — read the full explanation
TensileElevated-temperature tension tests of metallic materials.
ASTM E345 — read the full explanation
TensileTension testing of metallic foil.
ASTM E466 — read the full explanation
FatigueForce-controlled constant-amplitude axial fatigue tests of metallic materials (servo-hydraulic UTM).
ASTM E466 / E606
FatigueAxial force-controlled and strain-controlled fatigue of airframe materials (servo-hydraulic systems).
ASTM E517 — read the full explanation
TensilePlastic strain ratio (r-value) of sheet metal (deep-drawing quality).
ASTM E646 — read the full explanation
TensileTensile strain-hardening exponent (n-value) of metallic sheet materials (formability).
ASTM E8/E8M — read the full explanation
TensileFundamental tension testing of metallic materials (bars, tubes, sheets, castings).
ASTM E9 — read the full explanation
CompressionCompression testing of metallic materials at room temperature.
ASTM F606
TensileThreaded fastener proof-load and wedge-tensile verification.
ASTM F606/F606M — read the full explanation
Load–deflection & proof loadMechanical properties of externally and internally threaded fasteners, washers and rivets (wedge tensile, proof load, axial tension).
Airbus AITM 1-0007 / Boeing BSS 7320
TensileOEM-specific composite coupon test methods run on calibrated UTMs per customer approval.
EN 2561
ShearEuropean aerospace CFRP coupon methods — tensile, flexure and interlaminar shear.
EN 2562
ShearEuropean aerospace CFRP coupon methods — tensile, flexure and interlaminar shear.
EN 2563
ShearEuropean aerospace CFRP coupon methods — tensile, flexure and interlaminar shear.
ISO 7500-1 — read the full explanation
Calibration & verificationCalibration and verification of a testing machine's force-measuring system.
ASTM E4 — read the full explanation
Calibration & verificationForce calibration and verification of testing machines.
ISO 9513 — read the full explanation
Calibration & verificationCalibration and classification of extensometer systems for uniaxial testing.
ASTM E1012 — read the full explanation
Calibration & verificationVerification of testing frame and specimen alignment by measured bending.
ISO 14125 — read the full explanation
Flexure & bendFlexural properties of fibre-reinforced plastic composites.
ISO 14126 — read the full explanation
CompressionIn-plane compressive properties of fibre-reinforced plastic composites.
ISO 4587 — read the full explanation
ShearTensile lap-shear strength of rigid-to-rigid bonded assemblies.
ISO 6892-2 — read the full explanation
TensileTensile testing of metallic materials at elevated temperature.
ISO 898-1 — read the full explanation
TensileThreaded fastener proof-load and wedge-tensile verification. Equivalent to: IS 1367-3
NASM 1312 (ex MIL-STD-1312) series
FatigueAerospace fasteners — tension, double shear, fatigue and stress-durability test methods.
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