SESSION JUNE 2020

MECHANICAL
DJJ30113 – MATERIAL SCIENCE &
ENGINEERING COURSE
ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT ASSESSMENT
LAB 4 (Impact Test)
METHOD

TOPIC Unit 8. Material Testing

CHECKED BY: APPROVED BY:

PREPARED BY:
CLO (Course Lecturer)
(Course Coordinator/ (Head of Department/
Head of Programme) Head of Programme)

CLO 2: performed appropriate material

testing according to the standard (MOHD KHAIRI
operating procedures. (NURUL (MOHD FADHLI
AHMAD)
HASLAMIA MAT
KHAIRUNNISA SU)
RIPIN)

1.0 EXPERIMENT OUTCOMES

To study the impact testing machine and perform the Izod/ Charpy test method.

2.0 APPARATUS/EQUIPMENTS
i. Specimen mild steel ii. Charpy / izod tester

3.0 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

i. Perform only those experiments authorized by your instructor. Carefully follow all instructions, both
written and oral. Unauthorized experiments are not allowed.
ii. Be prepared for your work in the laboratory. Read all procedures thoroughly before entering the
laboratory. Never fool around in the laboratory. Horseplay, practical jokes, and pranks are dangerous and
prohibited.
iii. Always work in a well-ventilated area.
iv. Observe good housekeeping practices. Work areas should be kept clean and tidy at all times.
v. Be alert and proceed with caution at all times in the laboratory. Notify the instructor immediately of
any unsafe conditions you observe.

4.0 THEORY
Both Charpy and Izod impact testing use a swinging pendulum to apply the load. The difference in the
Charpy and Izod techniques is in the way that the specimens are supported in the apparatus machine.

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4.1 Charpy impact test:
i. The specimen is supported as a simple beam with the load applied at the center.
ii. The position of latching tube is set to 160°.
iii. The specimen is supported horizontally from two sides.

4.2 The izod test.

i. The specimen is supported as a cantilever beam
ii. The position of latching tube is set to 150°.
iii. The specimen is supported vertically from one sides.

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 5.0 PROCEDURES.

5.1 Charpy test

i. Select and fix the respective striker in the hammer, first tighten the screws of the wedge and then
of strikers.
ii. Fix the latching tube to corresponding position (for charpy 160°).
iii. Place the specimen onto the support with notch facing backside of the striking direction.
iv. Center the notch in between the anvils.
v. Place the pointer to read 15J latches the hammer.
vi. Release the hammer. The pointer will indicate the amount of energy consumed by the specimen.

5.2 Izod test

i. Select and fix the respective striker in the hammer, first tighten the screws of the wedge and then
of strikers.
ii. Fix the latching tube to corresponding position (for Izod 150°).
iii. Place the specimen onto the support with notch facing forwards the direction of striker of the
striking direction.
iv. Center the notch to the reference level.
v. Place the pointer to read 11J latches the hammer.
vi. Release the hammer. The pointer will indicate the amount of energy consumed by the specimen.
Precautions:
i. The specimen should be of specified dimensions.
ii. Take the reading more frequently.
iii. Make the loose pointer in contact with the fixed pointer after setting the pendulum.
iv. Do not stand in front of swinging hammer or release hammer.
v. Place the specimen in proper position

6.0 RESULT

SPECIMEN CHARPY/IZOD TEST

ANGLE ENERGY
Untreated
Annealing
Normalizing
Quenching

7.0 DISCUSSION

i. Why there is a notch in impact test?

ii. What are the factors affecting Izod impact energy?
iii. Discuss the results obtained for each specimen

8.0 CONCLUSION

Your conclusion should be related to your practical and theoretical understanding on the related topic.

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