Product number: HSM58p

All parts of this experiment sit between the compression area of the HSM58 apparatus (not supplied).
A disc specimen is clamp firmly on top of a hardened die, and it is then raised onto a punch.
As all three parts come into contact, the punch starts to move into the die, taking disc material with it, and forming a cupped shape.
Two sets of specimen discs are supplied, in copper and aluminium.
Tools are supplied, along with grease lubricant.

Specifications and resources

Punch and specimens comply with BS EN ISO 20482:2003
Test specimens: Ø90mm x 1mm thickness