DIN 50106 is a German standard for compression testing of metallic materials at room temperature. It is used to evaluate strength and deformation behavior by loading a cylindrical compression specimen and measuring force and shortening.
Because compression tests are sensitive to specimen geometry, alignment, and how strain is measured, equipment configuration and reporting often depend on the exact edition specified by your customer or drawing. If you need help matching the setup to your requirement, talk with our team.
DIN 50106:2023-02 — Prüfung metallischer Werkstoffe – Druckversuch bei Raumtemperatur
DIN 50106 defines a room-temperature compression test for metallic materials. The standard is commonly referenced when a compressive stress–strain response and derived values are needed for material characterization, process qualification, or product verification.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard | DIN 50106 |
| Publication date (issue) | 2023-02 |
| English title | Testing of metallic materials – Compression test at room temperature |
| Replaces | DIN 50106:2016-11 |
Quick Definition
DIN 50106 is a standardized compression test at room temperature for metallic materials using a cylindrical specimen, where compressive force and shortening are measured to characterize stress–strain behavior and related values.
What This Standard Covers
DIN 50106 applies to compression testing of metallic materials at room temperature. In general terms, the method involves applying a continuous compressive load to a cylindrical specimen while recording compressive force and the specimen’s shortening (axial deformation).
The intent is to determine a compression stress–strain curve and values derived from that curve. Where special rules exist for particular materials or product forms, those requirements may need to be applied in addition to (or instead of) this document.
Why This Standard Matters in Testing
Compression behavior can differ from tensile behavior, especially for materials and product forms that are prone to buckling in tension specimens or that are primarily loaded in compression in service. A DIN 50106 workflow helps teams compare material batches, evaluate forming and heat-treatment effects, and document compressive deformation behavior in a consistent way.
From a lab perspective, the biggest practical drivers are specimen geometry control, load train alignment, and how deformation is measured, since these factors strongly influence the quality and comparability of the stress–strain response.
Common Materials, Product Types, or Applications Covered
DIN 50106 is written for metallic materials broadly and is often used when a customer requirement calls for a standardized room-temperature compression test rather than an internal procedure.
Common usage examples: Material characterization programs, production QA/QC checks tied to compressive response, and comparison studies across processing conditions where a repeatable compression curve is required.
Common Test or Verification Workflow
A typical DIN 50106 workflow centers on preparing a cylindrical compression specimen, loading it steadily in compression, and capturing force and deformation data suitable for generating a compression stress–strain curve.
Common workflow elements: Specimen machining and measurement, selection of compression platens/fixtures, alignment and setup checks, controlled loading while recording force and shortening, and reporting results in the format required by the purchaser or internal specification.
Equipment Commonly Used for This Standard
DIN 50106 testing is typically performed on a universal testing machine or dedicated compression testing system with the appropriate force capacity and control. Because the standard depends on reliable force and deformation measurement, the system is usually configured with instrumentation appropriate for stress–strain curve capture.
Common equipment: Universal testing machine or compression frame, compression platens (or compression tooling suited to the specimen), force measurement (load cell), and a displacement/strain measurement approach suitable for axial shortening.
Compression tests can be highly sensitive to alignment, fixture stiffness, and specimen end conditions. If you are comparing load capacities, platen sizes, or deformation measurement options, you can request a detailed quote for a configuration matched to your specimen size and target force range.
How to Read This Designation or Revision
DIN standards are commonly cited with an issue date in a year-month format (for example, DIN 50106:2023-02). In procurement documents and test reports, the cited issue date matters because terminology, definitions, and procedural details can change between editions.
DIN 50106:2023-02 replaces DIN 50106:2016-11, so it is important to align the test plan, reporting format, and any acceptance criteria to the exact edition required by your customer or drawing note.
Related Standards, Methods, or Frameworks
Compression testing programs often reference additional requirements for machine performance verification, measurement practices, and material-specific product standards. When a purchase order or specification bundles DIN 50106 with other documents, the combined requirements typically drive the final equipment configuration and reporting expectations.
Practical note: Always confirm whether the requirement is strictly a DIN 50106 compression test at room temperature, or whether additional product standards impose specimen geometry, lubrication/end-condition, or reporting constraints.
Talk to a testing specialist about DIN 50106 setups
If you need to run DIN 50106 and want help selecting force capacity, compression tooling, and deformation measurement options for your specimen size, contact our team to discuss your lab workflow and the edition you need to meet.