ASTM D7136 is the test method for the damage resistance of continuous-fiber polymer matrix composites subjected to a drop-weight impact. To match this to your program, talk with our team.
What ASTM D7136 Covers
It drops a known mass and energy onto a composite plate and characterizes the resulting damage, such as delamination and dent depth, as the first step in a damage-tolerance evaluation.
Why It Matters
Impact damage in composites is often barely visible yet strength-reducing, so quantifying damage resistance is essential for aerospace and structural qualification.
Reading the Designation
Cited as ASTM D7136 with its edition year. Confirm the edition and the specimen or notch requirements before finalizing fixtures and reporting. To configure an impact setup, request a quote.
Related Standards
ASTM D7137 measures the residual compression strength after this impact and ISO 18352 is the ISO CAI method.
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Setting up composite impact-damage testing? Request a quote and our team will help you build a system matched to your panel size and impact energy.
TensileMill CNC products for ASTM D7136
Our specimen-preparation systems and testing equipment compatible with ASTM D7136:
TensileMill CNC – Classic Upgrade
Classic Upgrade – Flat Tensile & Impact Specimen Preparation
TensileTurn CNC – Industrial Upgrade – Round Tensile Sample Preparation Machine
Industrial Upgrade – Round Tensile Sample Preparation
Equip your lab for ASTM D7136 with TensileMill CNC
From specimen preparation to the test itself, TensileMill CNC supports the full ASTM D7136 testing chain. Our range includes CNC systems for flat and round impact specimen preparation with precision notching. Request a quote and our team will help you configure a system for ASTM D7136.