EN 10002-1 was once the cornerstone European standard for tensile testing of metallic materials at ambient temperature . For decades, engineers, quality managers, and metallurgists relied on this document to determine key mechanical properties such as yield strength, tensile strength, and elongation.
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| | Status | Where to Buy (Examples) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | EN 10002-1 | Withdrawn (2009) | Not available for current use | | EN ISO 6892-1:2019 | Current | BSI (UK) , DIN (Germany) , AFNOR (France) , ANSI (USA) | Summary for Engineers and Quality Professionals | Question | Answer | | :--- | :--- | | Is EN 10002-1 valid? | No. It was withdrawn in 2009. | | What replaced it? | EN ISO 6892-1:2019 (current edition). | | Can I use an old PDF for compliance? | No. Auditors and notified bodies will reject it. | | Where is the old standard still referenced? | Only in legacy documents or very old material specifications. | Final Recommendation Do not rely on an EN 10002-1 PDF. Instead, transition immediately to EN ISO 6892-1:2019 . If you need historical context for legacy equipment or older material certificates, keep an archived copy for reference only, but always verify against the current standard for any official test report.