1.1 This test method gives the procedure for constructing a forming limit curve (FLC) for a metallic sheet material by using a hemispherical deformation punch test and a uniaxial tension test to quantitatively simulate biaxial stretching and deep drawing processes.
1.1.1 Fig. 1 shows an example of a forming limit curve on a schematic forming limit diagram (FLD).
1.2 FLCs are useful in evaluating press performance by metal fabrication strain analysis.
1.3 The method applies to metallic sheet from
0.5 mm (0.020 in.) to
3.3 mm (0.130 in.).
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.5 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.
1.6 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 E2218-23 Referenced Document
ASTM A568/A568M Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet, Carbon, Structural, and High-Strength, Low-Alloy, Hot-Rolled and Cold-Rolled, General Requirements for
ASTM E2208 Standard Guide for Evaluating Non-Contacting Optical Strain Measurement Systems
ASTM E517 Standard Test Method for Plastic Strain Ratio r for Sheet Metal*, 2024-03-01 Update
ASTM E6 Standard Terminology Relating to Methods of Mechanical Testing
ASTM E646 Standard Test Method for Tensile Strain-Hardening Exponents (n -Values) of Metallic Sheet Materials*, 2024-04-22 Update
ASTM E8/E8M Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials*, 2024-01-01 Update
ASTM E2218-23 history
2023ASTM E2218-23 Standard Test Method for Determining Forming Limit Curves
2015ASTM E2218-15 Standard Test Method for Determining Forming Limit Curves
2014ASTM E2218-14e1 Standard Test Method for Determining Forming Limit Curves
2014ASTM E2218-14 Standard Test Method for Determining Forming Limit Curves
2002ASTM E2218-02(2008) Standard Test Method for Determining Forming Limit Curves
2002ASTM E2218-02 Standard Test Method for Determining Forming Limit Curves