BS ISO 1268-1-2001 (2002) PDF

Full title and description

STB BS ISO 1268-1-2001 (2002) — Fibre-reinforced plastics — Methods of producing test plates — Part 1: General conditions. This document is the British adoption (BS ISO) of ISO 1268-1:2001 and provides the general requirements and conditions common to the methods for producing test plates from fibre‑reinforced plastics used to prepare specimens for mechanical and physical testing.

Abstract

This part of ISO 1268 describes the general requirements common to all methods for preparing reinforced‑plastics test plates from which test specimens can be cut. It explains the factors governing the choice of plate preparation method (reinforcement type and form, matrix type, expected property magnitudes and the production process to be evaluated) and recommends, where possible, preparing test plates by the same method intended for production.

General information

• Status: Published / confirmed (International Standard; British adoption published).
• Publication date: ISO edition published December 2001 (ISO 1268-1:2001); BS ISO adoption published January 30, 2002 (BS ISO 1268-1:2001).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO); British Standards Institution (BSI) for the BS adoption.
• ICS / categories: 83.120 Reinforced plastics.
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (2001) — ISO 1268-1:2001 (BS adoption retains the 2001 designation).
• Number of pages: ISO online record shows 4 pages for the ISO version; the published British adoption (BS ISO 1268-1:2001) is commonly delivered as a 12‑page BSI publication.

Scope

This standard establishes the general conditions and common requirements used across the ISO 1268 series for producing test plates of fibre‑reinforced plastics. It applies to the main types of reinforcement (glass, carbon, aramid, etc.), forms of reinforcement (rovings, mats, woven fabrics, etc.), and to both thermosetting and thermoplastic matrices; it is intended to be read in conjunction with the specific parts of ISO 1268 that describe particular plate‑production methods.

Key topics and requirements

• General requirements common to all test‑plate production methods (surface finish, dimensional control, curing/processing conditions and documentation of process variables).
• Guidance on selection of plate‑preparation method based on reinforcement type, form and orientation, and resin matrix (thermoset or thermoplastic).
• Recommendation to prepare test plates using the same process intended for producing the final component where practicable, to ensure representative mechanical property results.
• Reference to and coordination with the other parts of ISO 1268 that specify particular forming methods (contact/spray‑up, filament winding, pultrusion, etc.).

Typical use and users

Used by composite materials test laboratories, R&D groups, quality and process engineers in composite manufacturing, standards committees and technical procurement teams. The standard guides laboratories and manufacturers in producing representative test plates for extracting specimens used in mechanical and physical testing of fibre‑reinforced plastic laminates.

Related standards

Part of the ISO 1268 series (which together superseded ISO 1268:1974). Relevant parts include ISO 1268-2 (contact and spray‑up moulding), ISO 1268-3, ISO 1268-5 (filament winding), ISO 1268-6 (pultrusion moulding) and later parts covering other forming methods (parts 7–11 and 10–11 published subsequently). Users should consult the other ISO 1268 parts for method‑specific requirements.

Keywords

Fibre‑reinforced plastics; reinforced plastics; test plates; test specimen preparation; plate production methods; pultrusion; filament winding; contact moulding; spray‑up; ISO 1268.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 1268-1:2001 (adopted as BS ISO 1268-1:2001 / published January 30, 2002 by BSI) is the part of the ISO 1268 series that sets out general conditions common to methods for producing test plates of fibre‑reinforced plastics.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the general requirements and considerations common to all plate‑production methods (selection criteria, process documentation, dimensional and surface considerations and recommendations to use representative production processes) and is intended to be read with method‑specific parts of ISO 1268.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Composite materials test laboratories, manufacturers and process engineers involved in preparing test plates and specimens for mechanical/physical testing, plus standards developers and procurement/quality personnel.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO records show ISO 1268-1:2001 as published and later periodically confirmed; the ISO entry indicates the standard was reviewed and confirmed in subsequent systematic reviews (confirmation entries appear up to 2021), so the 2001 edition remains the current published edition unless a newer replacement has been issued by ISO after that confirmation. For the British adoption, BS ISO 1268-1:2001 is recorded as published January 30, 2002. Users should check the issuing body (ISO or BSI) for any updates or amendments beyond the confirmed review dates.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is Part 1 of the ISO 1268 series. Other parts (for example ISO 1268-2, -3, -5, -6, -7, -8, -9, -10 and -11) specify specific plate‑production methods and together replaced the earlier ISO 1268:1974.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Fibre‑reinforced plastics; test plates; specimen preparation; plate production; pultrusion; filament winding; contact moulding; spray‑up; ISO 1268.