Bend test
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Description
A test used to measure the ductility of a metal. The bend test consists of bending or folding a material numerous times, usually with a steadily applied force. The bend test, when used for paper, is called folding endurance.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Biegeprüfung (Deut.); folding endurance
Authority
- Theodore J. Reinhart, 'Glossary of Terms', Engineered Plastics, ASM International, 1988