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ISO 6892-1 Type 2 Cutting Die – Flat Sheet Specimen
Flat Sheet Specimen Type 2 · Tensile specimen — built to ISO 6892-1. Hardened steel or economical ribbon steel.
Brand: Universal Grip | Model: UGC-CDH-ISO68921-A / UGC-CDR-ISO68921-A | ● Made to order
Cuts the ISO 6892-1 Type 2 flat Sheet Specimen profile: 20 × 120 mm narrow section
Two styles: hardened steel for 0–5 mm, ribbon steel for 0–3 mm
Integral ejector (hardened) or foam pad (ribbon) pushes each specimen free
Fits manual, pneumatic and hydraulic sample-cutting presses
Free test cuts on your material before you order
Custom profiles, multi-cavity dies and nick/notch features on request
Downloads: Ribbon Steel Die Data Sheet (PDF)
Standards: ISO 6892-1 · ASTM E8/E8M
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Precision cutting die for ISO 6892-1 Type 2 flat Sheet Specimen specimens
This Universal Grip die cuts the flat Sheet Specimen Type 2 (tensile specimen) defined in ISO 6892-1: Metallic materials — Tensile testing — Part 1: Method of test at room temperature. ISO 6892-1 is the main international method for room-temperature tensile testing of metals. Annex B Type 2 is the wider 80 mm gauge flat specimen for thin sheet and strip, widely used in European steel sheet testing.
We make it in two styles so the die suits the material you cut. The one-piece hardened steel die is machined from a single piece of steel and holds its edge on rigid & semi-rigid plastics, filled compounds, rubber, sheet & film from 0 to 5 mm thick. The ribbon steel (steel-rule) die uses a precision-bent hardened rule in a laser-cut plywood base with a foam ejection pad, an economical choice for rubber, elastomers, TPE, foams, soft plastics & films up to 3 mm. Both cut the same ISO 6892-1 Type 2 profile.
ISO 6892-1 Type 2 specimen dimensions
The die is cut to the nominal profile in ISO 6892-1: width of parallel length 20 ± 1 mm, original gauge length 80 mm, parallel length (min) 120 mm, free length between grips 140 mm, transition radius (min) 20 mm, width of ends (cutter) 32 mm and thickness 0.1 to < 3 mm. Always check your current edition of the standard for tolerances and the test procedure.
Type 2 compared with other ISO 6892-1 dies
Type 2: 20 × 120 mm narrow section (this die)
Where it is used
Typical uses for ISO 6892-1 Type 2 specimens include steel & aluminum sheet, automotive body panels, metal strip & foil and mill certification.
Cutting specimens with the die
Put the die on an arbor press or a pneumatic press, set your sheet on a nylon cutting plate and press through in one stroke; the ejector pushes the specimen out ready to test. No press yet? An adapter lets the die run on your universal testing machine. Send us a sample of your material and we will make test cuts free of charge, so you can confirm the edge quality before you order. Hardened dies can be re-sharpened with our die sharpening tool.
ISO 6892-1 Type 2 Cutting Die Specifications
STANDARD
ISO 6892-1 Type 2
SPECIMEN
Flat Sheet Specimen Type 2
SPECIMEN TYPE
Tensile specimen
WIDTH OF PARALLEL LENGTH
20 ± 1 mm
ORIGINAL GAUGE LENGTH
80 mm
PARALLEL LENGTH (MIN)
120 mm
FREE LENGTH BETWEEN GRIPS
140 mm
TRANSITION RADIUS (MIN)
20 mm
WIDTH OF ENDS (CUTTER)
32 mm
THICKNESS
0.1 to < 3 mm
HARDENED STEEL DIE
One-piece machined steel, 0–5 mm material, integral ejector plate
RIBBON STEEL DIE
Steel rule in plywood base, 0–3 mm material, foam ejection pad
PRESS COMPATIBILITY
Manual, pneumatic & hydraulic sample-cutting presses
PART NUMBERS
UGC-CDH-ISO68921-A (hardened) · UGC-CDR-ISO68921-A (ribbon)
Models & Options
Hardened Steel Cutting Die — One-piece machined, hardened and precision-finished; rigid & semi-rigid plastics, filled compounds, rubber, sheet & film; 0–5 mm; integral ejector plate; re-sharpenable (UGC-CDH-ISO68921-A)
Ribbon Steel Cutting Die — Precision-bent hardened steel rule in a laser-cut plywood base with closed-cell foam ejection pad; rubber, elastomers, TPE, foams, soft plastics & films; 0–3 mm; economical, fast turnaround (UGC-CDR-ISO68921-A)
Press mounting — Matched to your press make and model, or an adapter for your universal testing machine (Specify at order)
Custom features — Custom profiles, multi-cavity dies and nick/notch features on request (Custom)
What's Included
ISO 6892-1 Type 2 cutting die in your chosen style (hardened or ribbon steel)
Specimen ejection: integral ejector plate (hardened) or foam ejection pad (ribbon)
Mounting to suit your press — tell us the make and model
Data sheet with the nominal profile dimensions
Supported Test Standards
ISO 6892-1 — Metallic materials — Tensile testing — Part 1: Method of test at room temperature
ASTM E8/E8M — Related standard: tension testing of metallic materials
Compatible Grips & Fixtures
Arbor press — Benchtop press for cutting flat Sheet Specimen specimens with this die
Sample die press — Specimen-preparation presses and tools
Wedge grips — Self-tightening wedge grips for sheet and strip specimens
Punch press — Heavy presses for thicker aluminium and steel sheet
Die sharpening tool — Restore the cutting edge of a hardened steel die
Marking tool — Repeatable 80 mm gauge marks for video extensometers
Metals testing — Grips, fixtures and standards for metal tensile, bend and hardness tests
“Customer quote”
Related Equipment
ISO 6892-1 Type 1 Cutting Die
Flat Sheet Specimen · 12.5 × 75 mm narrow section
GOST 11701 Type 1 Cutting Die
Flat Sheet-metal Tensile Specimen with Heads · 12.5 × 75 mm narrow section
ASTM E345 Type A Cutting Die
Reduced-Section Foil Tensile Specimen · 12.5 × 60 mm narrow section
ASTM E345 Type B Cutting Die
Rectangular Strip · overall length (min) 230 mm, width 12.5 mm
ISO 6892-1 Type 2 Cutting Die FAQ
What is the ISO 6892-1 test used for?
ISO 6892-1 is the main international method for room-temperature tensile testing of metals. Annex B Type 2 is the wider 80 mm gauge flat specimen for thin sheet and strip, widely used in European steel sheet testing.
What are the ISO 6892-1 Type 2 specimen dimensions?
The die cuts the nominal ISO 6892-1 profile: width of parallel length 20 ± 1 mm, original gauge length 80 mm, parallel length (min) 120 mm, free length between grips 140 mm, transition radius (min) 20 mm, width of ends (cutter) 32 mm and thickness 0.1 to < 3 mm. These values come from the standard; check your current edition for tolerances.
Hardened steel or ribbon steel: which ISO 6892-1 Type 2 die should I choose?
For metal foil, thin sheet and strip, choose the hardened steel die; the ribbon steel die is meant for soft materials such as rubber and film. For thicker aluminium or steel sheet, see our punch presses.
Which press do I need for the ISO 6892-1 Type 2 die?
The die fits manual, pneumatic and hydraulic sample-cutting presses. On our arbor press it mounts with a lateral screw, and an adapter lets it run on a universal testing machine. Tell us your press make and model and we will match the mounting.
How do I grip and measure ISO 6892-1 Type 2 specimens?
Hold the wide ends in wedge grips so the specimen is loaded straight along its axis. The gauge length is 80 mm; our marking tool applies repeatable gauge marks for video extensometers.
Which other ISO 6892-1 dies do you make?
We also make cutting dies for Type 1, each in hardened and ribbon steel.
Can you make test cuts on my material?
Yes. Send us a sample of your sheet and we will make test cuts free of charge, so you can see the edge quality and confirm the right die style before you order.
Can you make a custom or multi-cavity ISO 6892-1 Type 2 die?
Yes. We make custom profiles, multi-cavity dies and nick or notch features on request. Send the drawing or standard, your material and thickness, and your press model.