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ASTM A938 Torsion Testing of Wire

ASTM A938 · ASTM standard

ASTM A938 is the test method for the torsion (twist) testing of metallic wire. To match this to your program, talk with our team.

What ASTM A938 Covers

It provides a practical check on how wire behaves under twisting, revealing ductility and internal defects in drawn wire.

How the Test Is Run

A wire specimen of defined length is clamped and twisted about its axis at a controlled rate until it fails or reaches a set number of twists, and the result is recorded.

Why It Matters

Torsion testing reveals surface and structural flaws that tension alone can miss; a torsion tester with accurate twist counting is essential.

Reading the Designation

Cited as ASTM A938 with its edition year. Confirm the edition and specimen or fixture requirements before finalizing setup. To configure a testing setup, request a quote.

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