scope:

Specifies the general principles to be followed when injection moulding test specimens of thermoplastic materials and gives details of mould designs for preparing two types of specimen for use in acquiring reference data, i.e. multipurpose test specimens as specified in ISO 3167 and 80 mm x 10 mm x 4 mm bars. It provides a basis for establishing reproducible moulding conditions. Its purpose is to promote uniformity in describing the main parameters for the moulding process and also to establish uniform practice in reporting moulding conditions. The particular conditions required for the reproducible preparation of test specimens which will give comparable results will vary for each material used. These conditions are given in the International Standard for the relevant material or are to be agreed upon between the interested parties.