ASTM E2248 – Impact Testing of Miniaturized Charpy V-Notch (MCVN) Specimens

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ASTM E2248 is the test method for notched-bar impact testing of metals using miniaturized Charpy V-notch (mini-CVN) specimens, for use when standard specimens cannot be obtained. To match this to your program, talk with our team.

What ASTM E2248 Covers

It adapts the Charpy V-notch test to sub-size specimens, addressing the specimen geometry, machine energy, and correlation issues that arise at reduced scale, such as for surveillance samples and thin sections.

Why It Matters

Miniature Charpy testing extends toughness evaluation to limited material, but correct sub-size geometry and a suitable low-energy machine are essential for meaningful results.

Reading the Designation

Cited as ASTM E2248 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 E23 is the full-size Charpy method and ISO 148-1 is the ISO equivalent.

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TensileMill CNC products for ASTM E2248

Our specimen-preparation systems and testing equipment compatible with ASTM E2248:


Configure your ASTM E2248 setup with TensileMill CNC

TensileMill CNC helps labs run ASTM E2248 with repeatable, audit-ready results. That typically means CNC systems for flat and round impact specimen preparation with precision notching. Let us know your application and our engineers will help you build a compliant ASTM E2248 setup.