Flattening Test
The Flattening Test is a straightforward but essential procedure we use to check how well your metal can handle being deformed without cracking. This test is particularly common for pipes, tubes, and other cylindrical metal objects. By flattening the sample, we can see how ductile the material is and how resistant it is to deformation—key factors in determining if it’s fit for your needs.
Flaring Test
Also known as the flare or flareability test, the Flaring Test evaluates how well metal tubes and pipes can be expanded without breaking. This is especially important in industries like automotive, aerospace, and hydraulics, where flexibility and formability are crucial. If your metal can pass this test, it’s likely to perform well under the pressures of real-world use.
Proof Load Test
The Proof Load Test is all about ensuring that your metal fasteners or structural components can handle the maximum force they might encounter without bending or breaking. We apply a force to see how much load your material can take before it reaches its limit. This test is crucial for safety and reliability, especially in construction, automotive, and heavy machinery applications.
Why Choose Om Metalab?
When you work with Om Metalab, you’re not just getting test results—you’re getting a deep understanding of your material’s capabilities. Our tests are designed to help you make informed decisions about the metals you use, ensuring that your products are not only durable but also safe and reliable.
Standard we tested to
| Sr. No. | Discipline: Flattening / Flaring / Proof Load Test | Test Methods |
| 1 | Flattening Test |
ASTM A999: 2018, ASTM A530: 2018, ASTM A450: 2021, ASTM A450/A450M: 2021, ASTM A370: 2022, ASTM A370: 2022, ASTM A249: 2018, IS 2328: 2018, ISO 8492: 2013 |
| 2 |
Flaring Test/Drift Expansion |
ASTM A450: 2021, ASTM A1016: 2018, ISO 8493: 1998, IS 2335: 2022, ASTM A370: 2022 |
| 3 | Proof Load Test | ISO 898-2: 2022, IS 1367-6: 2018, ASTM F606: 2021, ASTM A962: 2022 |
Flattening Test
The flattening test is a mechanical procedure used in the testing of metals to determine a material's ductility and resistance to deformation. On pipes, tubes, or other cylindrical metal objects, it is frequently performed.
Flaring Test
The flaring test, often referred to as the flare test or flareability test, is a mechanical procedure used in the testing of metals to evaluate the ductility and formability of metal tubes and pipes, especially those used in the automotive, aerospace, and hydraulic industries.
Proof Load Test
The purpose of the proof load test, a type of mechanical test used in metal testing, is to ascertain the maximum force that a metal fastener or structural component can sustain without permanently deforming or failing.