ASTM D6287-09
Standard Practice for Cutting Film and Sheeting Test Specimens

Standard No.

ASTM D6287-09

Release Date

2009

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D6287-17

Latest

ASTM D6287-17

Scope

Many test methods including Test Methods D 882, D 2838, and F 88 require the use of narrow strips of varying length. The quality of the sample preparation directly affects test results. This practice describes two techniques for preparing samples with straight, clean, parallel edges with no visible imperfections.

Note 28212;After cutting, each specimen should be examined visually to insure the edges are undamaged (free of nicks). On a periodic basis specimen edge quality should be evaluated by microscopic examination. To determine when cutting blades need to be replaced or sharpened, a control chart of tensile strength and percent elongation at break (see Test Method D 882) of a uniform material may be maintained. Tensile strength and percent elongation at break will decrease as the quality of specimen cutting decreases.

1.1 This practice covers equipment and techniques for cutting film and sheeting specimens for testing. The specimens are nick-free, non-stretched and can be rapidly prepared.

1.2 The values given in SI units are to be considered standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

Note 18212;There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.

ASTM D6287-09 Referenced Document

• ASTM D2838 Standard Test Method for Shrink Tension and Orientation Release Stress of Plastic Film and Thin Sheeting
• ASTM D882 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting
• ASTM F88 Standard Test Method for Seal Strength of Flexible Barrier Materials

ASTM D6287-09 history

• 2017 ASTM D6287-17 Standard Practice for Cutting Film and Sheeting Test Specimens
• 2009 ASTM D6287-09 Standard Practice for Cutting Film and Sheeting Test Specimens
• 2005 ASTM D6287-05 Standard Practice for Cutting Film and Sheeting Test Specimens
• 1998 ASTM D6287-98 Standard Practice for Cutting Film and Sheeting Test Specimens