Some results of fatigue tests on metallic wires with a new technique

ln previous papers Ciuffi (1997) and (1998) described the principles of a new testing procedure for bending fatigue tests of metallic wires under point contact. Also presented were results of a first series of tests to ascertain the feasibility and the effectiveness of the proposed procedure. This article provides further details of the machines employed, pictures of some fracture surfaces and the results of recent tests.

 Author(s): Ciuffi, R.