The EP 07 nick cutter makes the nick in test specimens for tear testing. It is available in three different configurations: for ISO 34 die B, ISO 34 die C and ASTM D624 die B.
To have absolute control over the nick we recommend to do the nick after cutting the sample.
The nick depth is 1 mm alternatively 0,5 mm depending on which standard you are going to use.
Extra special cutting blades can be offered as well. These blades are of a special steel and have a special sharpening compared to standardized blades on the market. Cutting blades in set of 10 blades has article no. EP 07.01.
Standards
- ISO 34 type B
- ISO 34 type C
- ASTM D624B
- other equivalent standards
Options and depth of nick
- EP 07 ISO 34-B – Nick cutter for 1 mm depth nick according to ISO 34 type B, blade holder is included.
- EP 07 ISO 34-C – Nick cutter for 1 mm depth nick according to ISO 34 type C, blade holder is included.
- EP 07 ASTM D624-B – Nick cutter for 0.5 mm depth nick according to ASTM D624-B, blade holder is included.
Spare parts/accessories
- EP 07.01 – spare blades, set with 10 blades.
- EP 07.02 – extra blade holder, for ISO 34 type C, 1 mm.
- EP 07.03 – extra blade holder, for ASTM D624B, 0.5 mm.
- EP 07.04 – extra blade holder, for ISO 34 type B, 1 mm.
More information
Product brochure: Elastocon – Sample preparation.pdf
