ASTM E606 – Strain-controlled fatigue testing
ASTM E606 is the ASTM test method for strain-controlled fatigue testing, used to determine the low-cycle fatigue properties of nominally homogeneous materials. To match this to your program, talk with our team.
What ASTM E606 Covers
It covers uniaxial strain-controlled fatigue of test specimens to characterize cyclic stress-strain and strain-life behavior. It is limited to specimens and does not cover full-scale components or structures.
How the Test Is Run
A uniform-gauge specimen is cycled between fixed strain limits under extensometer control until failure, and the cyclic stress-strain response and strain-life curve are derived from the recorded data.
Why It Matters
Strain-controlled data underpins low-cycle fatigue and durability analysis for critical parts; precise specimen preparation and alignment are needed to produce valid, low-scatter results.
Reading the Designation
Cited as ASTM E606/E606M with its edition year. Confirm the version and specimen requirements before finalizing your setup.
TensileMill CNC products for ASTM E606
Our specimen-preparation systems and testing equipment compatible with ASTM E606.
Automatic Longitudinal Polisher System
Automatic Longitudinal Specimen Polisher
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