ASTM E190 is the test method for guided bend testing used to evaluate the soundness and ductility of welds. To match this to your program, talk with our team.
What ASTM E190 Covers
It bends a welded specimen around a former in a guided fixture so that the weld and heat-affected zone are strained, revealing cracks, lack of fusion, or other weld defects.
How the Test Is Run
A transverse weld specimen is bent around a mandrel in a guided bend jig, then the tension surface is examined for cracks or openings that indicate weld defects.
Why It Matters
Guided bend testing is a standard weld-qualification check; a rigid guided fixture and correct former diameter are essential for valid results.
Reading the Designation
Cited as ASTM E190 with its edition year. Confirm the edition and specimen or fixture requirements before finalizing setup. To configure a bend or flexural setup, request a quote.
Related Standards
EN 910 and DIN EN 910 are the European weld bend methods, and ISO 7438 is the base metal bend method.
Request a Quote
Setting up guided bend testing of welds? Request a quote and our team will help you build a system matched to your joint type and former diameter.
TensileMill CNC products for ASTM E190
Our specimen-preparation systems and testing equipment compatible with ASTM E190:
Electro Mechanical Universal Testing System 5 kN / 50 kN with Precision Load Cell
Electro-Mechanical UTM · 5 kN / 50 kN with Precision Load Cell
Bending Fixtures for Standard 3-Point Flexural Testing
Bending fixtures for standard 3-point flexural testing
Bring ASTM E190 testing in-house with TensileMill CNC
TensileMill CNC builds testing systems used across quality control, research, and production. Depending on your specimens, that can include universal testing machines with three- and four-point bend fixtures. Tell us your materials, specimen forms, and required test sections, and our team will match the right configuration.