ISO 16630:2017Withdrawn

Metallic materials — Sheet and strip — Hole expanding test

Matériaux métalliques — Tôles et bandes — Essai d'expansion de trou

This edition has been replaced by ISO 16630:2026.

Abstract / scope

ISO 16630 describes a method of determining the hole expansion ratio in metallic sheets and strips with a thickness range of 1,2 mm to 6,0 mm inclusive and a width of at least 90 mm.

NOTE This test is normally applicable to sheet metal and is used to assess the suitability of the product for forming flanges.

Life cycle

Replaces

ISO 16630:2009WithdrawnMetallic materials — Sheet and strip — Hole expanding testInternational Standard · Published 2 Jul 2009 · ISO/TC 164/SC 2

Replaced by

ISO 16630:2026PublishedMetallic materials — Sheet and strip — Hole expanding testInternational Standard · Published 7 Aug 2026 · ISO/TC 164/SC 2