Yes, the GenNotch 4000UPG is designed to produce notched specimens that conform to EN 10045-1 test method requirements, allowing you to perform Charpy impact tests under that European standard.

EN 10045-1 (1990) is the European standard defining the Charpy impact test method (with U- and V-notches) for metallic materials. It specifies the required specimen geometry (standard length of 55 mm, square cross-section 10 × 10 mm or reduced widths of 7.5 mm or 5 mm), the notch types (V notch, U notch) and their dimensions and tolerances, and machine test conditions such as striker energy, specimen placement, and reporting. It also pairs with EN 10045-2, which addresses verification of the pendulum impact testing machines. Because EN 10045-1 has been made inactive or superseded in many regions (often replaced by ISO 148 series), it is commonly regarded as historically important and still relevant for interpreting older test data and legacy compliance.

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