ASTM C1147Standard Practice for Determining the Short Term Tensile Weld Strength of Chemical-Resistant Thermoplastics
ASTM C1147 testing covers the evaluation of joints between two pieces of weldable grades of thermoplastic material. This testing is intended to establish methods to evaluate minimum short term weld factors.
Control specimens (unwelded sheet) and welded specimens are tested. The unwelded specimens are compared to the welded specimens. The results from testing are indicative of skill in proper welding procedures for different thermoplastic materials and the use of proper welding equipment.
Before conducting ASTM C1147, it is important to read the entire specification. Standards can be obtained from appropriate standard authorities.