Impact Test in Detail

Impact testing is a fundamental mechanical test used to evaluate a material’s toughness — its ability to absorb energy and resist fracture under high strain-rate or shock loading. This property is especially important in applications subject to sudden forces, low temperatures, or dynamic stresses, such as in pressure vessels, bridges, offshore structures, and welded joints.

At 2R Inspection, we perform Charpy V-notch and Izod impact tests according to internationally recognized standards such as ASTM E23, ISO 148, and ASME Section VIII. The test involves striking a notched specimen with a pendulum hammer and measuring the energy absorbed during fracture. We offer impact testing across a range of temperatures — including sub-zero conditions — to simulate real-world service environments and assess ductile-to-brittle transition behavior. Our services support material qualification, weld procedure testing (WPS/PQR), heat treatment verification, and failure analysis.

All tests are conducted under strict quality control by certified technicians, with full traceability and detailed reporting. With 2R Inspection, you gain trusted insight into your material’s impact resistance — ensuring safer, more reliable performance under demanding conditions.