ASTM D6772/D6772M-16
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Dimensional Stability of Sandwich Core Materials
Standard Test Method for Dimensional Stability of Sandwich Core Materials
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 Sandwich panel cores may change planar dimensions when heated. This phenomenon can be associated with the effects of heating upon the core material itself, as well as changes in core moisture content resulting from the heating cycle. It is prudent to know if this may be problematic with regard to the intended final part dimensions.
5.2 This test method provides a standard method of characterizing the dimensional stability of sandwich core materials for design properties, material specifications, research and development applications, and quality assurance.
5.3 Factors that influence dimensional stability of sandwich core materials and shall therefore be reported include the following: core material, methods of material fabrication, core geometry, core thickness, core thickness uniformity, cell wall thickness, specimen geometry, specimen preparation, heating and cooling environments (including temperatures and humidity levels), and specimen conditioning (both prior to and after heating).
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the sandwich core dimensional stability in the two plan dimensions.
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.2.1 Within the text, the inch-pound units are shown in brackets.
1.3 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation: D6772/D6772M − 16
Standard Test Method for
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Dimensional Stability of Sandwich Core Materials
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6772/D6772M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the
year of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last
reapproval. A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3. Terminology
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the sand- 3.1 Definitions—Terminology D3878 defines terms relating
wich core dimensional stability in the two plan dimensions. to high-modulus fibers and their composites, as well as terms
relating to sandwich constructions. Terminology D883 defines
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
terms relating to plastics.Terminology E456 and Practice E177
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
define terms relating to statistics. In the event of a conflict
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
between terms, Terminology D3878 shall have precedence
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
over the other terminologies.
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
3.2 Symbols:
with the standard.
3.2.1 CV—coefficient of variation statistic of a sample
1.2.1 Within the text, the inch-pound units are shown in
population for a given property (in percent)
brackets.
3.2.2 L— initial (pre-test) measured dimension
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
i
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.2.3 L—post-heating measured dimension
f
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.2.4 S —standard deviation statistic of a sample popula-
n-1
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
tion for a given property
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.2.5 x —test result for an individual specimen from the
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2. Referenced Documents sample population for a given property
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2.1 ASTM Standards: 3.2.6 x¯—mean or average (estimate of mean) of a sample
population for a given property
C271/C271M Test Method for Density of Sandwich Core
Materials
4. Summary of Test Method
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D3878 Terminology for Composite Materials
4.1 This test method consists of placing a small piece of
D5229/D5229M Test Method for MoistureAbsorption Prop-
sandwichcorematerialinanelevatedtemperatureenvironment
erties and Equilibrium Conditioning of Polymer Matrix
for a specified period of time. After cooling, the dimensional
Composite Materials
changes in the planar dimensions are measured and compared
E122 Practice for Calculating Sample Size to Estimate,With
to the initial measurements taken prior to thermal exposure,
Specified Precision, the Average for a Characteristic of a
both immediately after heating and after re-conditioning. A
Lot or Process
typical honeycomb core specimen is shown in Fig. 1.
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in
ASTM Test Methods
5. Significance and Use
E456 Terminology Relating to Quality and Statistics
5.1 Sandwich panel cores may change planar dimensions
when heated. This phenomenon can be associated with the
effects of heating upon the core material itself, as well as
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D30 on
changes in core moisture content resulting from the heating
Composite Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D30.09 on
Sandwich Construction. cycle. It is prudent to know if this may be problematic with
Current edition approved April 1, 2016. Published April 2016. Originally
regard to the intended final part dimensions.
approved in 2002. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as D6772 – 15. DOI:
10.1520/D6772_D6772M-16.
5.2 This test method provides a standard method of charac-
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
terizing the dimensional stability of sandwich core materials
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
for design properties, material specifications, research and
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. development applications, and quality assurance.
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7.3 Oven—An air-circulating oven is required that shall be
capable of maintaining the required temperature to within
63°C[65 °F].
8. Sampling and Test Specimens
8.1 Sampling—Test at least five specimens per test condi-
tion unless valid results can be gained through the use of fewer
specimens,
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Designation: D6772/D6772M − 15 D6772/D6772M − 16
Standard Test Method for
1
Dimensional Stability of Sandwich Core Materials
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6772/D6772M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the
year of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last
reapproval. A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the sandwich core dimensional stability in the two plan dimensions.
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each
system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the
two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.2.1 Within the text, the inch-pound units are shown in brackets.
1.3 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C271/C271M Test Method for Density of Sandwich Core Materials
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C274 Terminology of Structural Sandwich Constructions (Withdrawn 2016)
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D3878 Terminology for Composite Materials
D5229/D5229M Test Method for Moisture Absorption Properties and Equilibrium Conditioning of Polymer Matrix Composite
Materials
E122 Practice for Calculating Sample Size to Estimate, With Specified Precision, the Average for a Characteristic of a Lot or
Process
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
E456 Terminology Relating to Quality and Statistics
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E1309 Guide for Identification of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer-Matrix Composite Materials in Databases (Withdrawn 2015)
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E1434 Guide for Recording Mechanical Test Data of Fiber-Reinforced Composite Materials in Databases (Withdrawn 2015)
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—Terminology D3878 defines terms relating to high-modulus fibers and their composites.
Terminologycomposites, as C274 defineswell as terms relating to structural sandwich constructions. Terminology D883 defines
terms relating to plastics. Terminology E456 and Practice E177 define terms relating to statistics. In the event of a conflict between
terms, Terminology D3878 shall have precedence over the other terminologies.
3.2 Symbols:
3.2.1 CV—coefficient of variation statistic of a sample population for a given property (in percent)
3.2.2 L — initial (pre-test) measured dimension
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3.2.3 L —post-heating measured dimension
f
3.2.4 S —standard deviation statistic of a sample population for a given property
n-1
3.2.5 x —test result for an individual specimen from the sample population for a given property
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D30 on Composite Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D30.09 on Sandwich
Construction.
Current edition approved April 1, 2015April 1, 2016. Published April 2015April 2016. Originally approved in 2002. Last previous edition approved in 20072015 as
D6772 - 02D6772 – 15.(2007). DOI: 10.1520/D6772_D6772M-15.10.1520/D6772_D6772M-16.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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3.2.6 x¯—mean or average (estimate of mean) of a sample population for a given property
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 This test method consists of placing a small piece of sandwich core material in an elevated temperature environment for a
specified period of time. After cooling, the dimensional changes in the planar dimensions are measured and compared to the initial
measurements taken prior to thermal exposure, both immediately after heating and after re-conditioning. A typical honeycomb core
specimen is shown in Fig. 1.
FIG. 1 Dimensional Stability Specimen
5. Significance and Use
5.1 Sandwich panel cores may change planar dimensions when heated. This phenomenon can be associated w
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