The preparation time depends on the specimen type, material hardness, and selected geometry. On average, a standard round or flat tensile specimen can be fully prepared within 5 to 10 minutes using automated systems.

For tougher alloys or larger specimens, the process may take slightly longer due to reduced feed rates.

Laboratories working with high-efficiency CNC systems can batch multiple samples in a single setup, significantly improving overall throughput and minimizing idle time between tests.