1.1 This test method (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)2 covers the determination of fracture strength in cleavage of adhesives when tested on standard specimens and under specified conditions of preparation and testing (Note 1).
1.2 This test method is useful in that it can be used to develop design parameters for bonded assemblies. NOTE 1—While this test method is intended for use in metal-to-metal applications it may be used for measuring fracture properties of adhesives using plastic adherends, provided consideration is given to the thickness and rigidity of the plastic adherends.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM D3433-99(2020) Referenced Document
ASTM A167 Standard Specification for Stainless and Heat-Resisting Chromium-Nickel Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip
ASTM A366/A366M Standard Specification for Commercial Steel (CS) Sheet, Carbon (0.15 Maximum Percent) Cold-Rolled
ASTM B152/B152M Standard Specification for Copper Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Rolled Bar
ASTM B209 Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum- Alloy Sheet and Plate
ASTM B265 Standard Specification for Titanium and Titanium Alloy Strip, Sheet, and Plate
ASTM B36/B36M Standard Specification for Factory-Made Wrought Nickel and Nickel Alloy Fittings
ASTM D907 Standard Terminology of Adhesives*, 2023-05-16 Update
ASTM E399 Standard Test Method for Plane-Strain Fracture Toughness of Metallic Materials
ASTM E4 Standard Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
ASTM D3433-99(2020) history
2020ASTM D3433-99(2020) Standard Test Method for Fracture Strength in Cleavage of Adhesives in Bonded Metal Joints
1999ASTM D3433-99(2012) Standard Test Method for Fracture Strength in Cleavage of Adhesives in Bonded Metal Joints
1999ASTM D3433-99(2005) Standard Test Method for Fracture Strength in Cleavage of Adhesives in Bonded Metal Joints
1999ASTM D3433-99 Standard Test Method for Fracture Strength in Cleavage of Adhesives in Bonded Metal Joints