Specimen Routing Jigs

(Stainless Steel)

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Fig. 1: Bowtie Tensile Specimen Routing Jig

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Fig. 2: Simple Compression Dogbone Routing Jigs (ASTM D695), dogboning jig (left) and specimen end routing jig (right).

Various types of standard test specimen routing jigs such as those shown here are available, and special configurations can be designed and fabricated to each customer's unique specifications. Use of routing jigs permits test specimens to be prepared to accurate dimensions in a very repeatable and efficient manner.

These jigs are typically fabricated of stainless steel, to avoid rusting and corrosion problems associated with using them to route test specimens in the presence of cutting fluids. Aluminum 6061-T6 can also be used, if desired, but stainless steel is much more rigid and durable.

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Fig. 3: Simple Tensile Dogbone Routing Jig (ASTM D638, type I).