While this test method is intended for use in metal-to-metal applications it may be used for measuring the fatigue properties of adhesives using plastic adherends, provided consideration is given to the thickness of the plastic adherends. Doublers may be required for plastic adherends to prevent bearing failure in the adherends. A variation in the thickness of the adherends can influence the test results. For this reason, the thickness of the sheets used to make the test specimens should be specified in the material specification. When no thickness is specified, metal adherends 1.63 mm (0.064 in.) thick are recommended.
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| Product Category | Standards and Technical Documents |
| Product Number | D3166-99 (2005) |
| Product Name | Standard Test Method for Fatigue Properties of Adhesives in Shear by Tension Loading (Metal/Metal) |
