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title: "ASTM A938"
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description: "This test method describes the torsion (or twist) testing of metallic wire."
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ASTM Standard

# ASTM A938

This test method describes the torsion (or twist) testing of metallic wire.

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## **Standard Test Method for Torsion Testing of Wire**

## Scope

1.1 This test method describes the torsion (or twist) testing of metallic wire.

1.2 The values stated in U.S. customary units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI equivalents of U.S. customary units may be approximate.