AITM 1-0008 is an Airbus Test Method for the compression testing of fiber-reinforced polymer composite laminates, covering plain (unnotched) and notched configurations used in aerospace qualification. To match this to your program, talk with our team.
What AITM 1-0008 Covers
It determines the compressive strength and stiffness of composite laminates per the Airbus procedure, in both unnotched (plain) and notched forms, to qualify materials and processes for aircraft structures.
How the Test Is Run
A coupon, plain or notched as specified, is loaded in an anti-buckling compression fixture at a controlled rate with strain measurement to confirm no buckling, and the compressive properties are calculated.
Why It Matters
Compressive behaviour and stability strongly influence composite laminate performance; an anti-buckling compression fixture and accurate strain measurement are essential.
Reading the Designation
Cited as AITM 1-0008 with its edition or revision. Confirm the current version and programme requirements before finalizing setup. To configure a testing setup, request a quote.
Related Standards
EN 2850 and ISO 14126 are related public composite compression methods.
Request a Quote
Setting up composite compression testing to AITM 1-0008? Request a quote and our team will help you build a system matched to your laminate layup and unnotched or notched configuration.
TensileMill CNC products for AITM1-0008
Our specimen-preparation systems and testing equipment compatible with AITM1-0008:
Electro Mechanical Universal Testing System 5 kN / 50 kN with Precision Load Cell
Electro-Mechanical UTM · 5 kN / 50 kN with Precision Load Cell
Composite Testing Grips and Fixtures for Tensile, Shear, and Delamination Evaluation
Grips and fixtures for tensile, shear and delamination of composites
Build your AITM1-0008 workflow with TensileMill CNC
From specimen preparation to the test itself, TensileMill CNC supports the full AITM1-0008 testing chain. That typically means universal testing machines with composite grips and fixtures for tension, compression, and shear coupons. Share your material mix and throughput, and we will recommend a setup that fits AITM1-0008.