DIN EN 1563:2012-03

EN 1563:2011 (E)

When mechanical properties are required for a series of castings belonging to the same test unit, the side-by-
side cast sample(s) shall be produced in the last mould(s) poured.

The samples shall meet the requirements of either Figures 1, 2 or 3.

8.2.5 Cast-on samples

Cast-on samples are representative of the castings to which they are attached and also of all other castings of
a similar relevant wall thickness from the same test unit.

When mechanical properties are required for a series of castings belonging to the same test unit, the cast-on
sample(s) shall be produced in the last mould(s) poured.

The sample shall have a general shape as indicated in Figure 4 and the dimensions shown therein.

The location of cast-on samples shall be agreed between the manufacturer and the purchaser by the time of
acceptance of the order, taking into account the shape of the casting and the running system, in order to avoid
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any unfavourable effect on the properties of the adjacent material.

8.2.6 Test pieces machined from cast samples

The tensile test piece shown in Figure 5 and, if applicable, the impact test piece shown in Figure 6 shall be
machined from a sample shown in Figure 3 or from the hatched part of Figures 1, 2 or 4.
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The sectioning procedure for cast samples shall be in accordance with Annex G.

Unless otherwise agreed, the preferred diameter for the test piece shall be used.

8.3 Samples cut from a casting

In addition to the requirements of the material, the manufacturer and the purchaser may agree on the
properties required (for information, see Annex B) at stated locations in the casting. These properties shall be
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determined by testing test pieces machined from samples cut from the casting at these stated locations.

The manufacturer and the purchaser shall agree on the dimensions of these test pieces.

In the absence of any directions by the purchaser, the manufacturer may choose the locations from which to
cut the samples and the dimensions of the test pieces

The centreline of the test piece should be located at a point half way between the surface and the centre.

NOTE 1 When the zone of last solidification in the casting is included in the test piece diameter, the minimum
elongation guidance value may not be obtained.

NOTE 2 In the case of large individual castings trepanned samples may be taken at agreed positions in the casting
which are to be stated.

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