Mild Steel Bar Testing

Mild Steel Bar Testing
(IS 2062 — Mild Steel Flat & Round Bars)

Mechanical testing of mild steel (MS) bars, flats and rounds as per IS 2062 — verifying yield strength, tensile strength, elongation and bend test for structural, fabrication and general engineering applications.

Overview

What is the Mild Steel Bar Testing?

Mild Steel Bars (IS 2062 Grade E250) are widely used in structural fabrication, building construction, bridge structures and general engineering — for angles, channels, beams, plates and round bars. Lower yield strength than TMT rebar but excellent ductility and weldability make MS the preferred choice for fabricated structural components.

At Global Lab, mild steel bar testing per IS 2062 covers yield strength (250 MPa minimum for E250), ultimate tensile strength (410 MPa minimum), percentage elongation (23% minimum) and cold bend test — confirming mechanical compliance for structural steel fabrication and construction quality assurance.

IS 2062 Grade E250

All mandatory mechanical tests per IS 2062 for mild steel bars.

Yield Strength 250 MPa Min

IS 2062 E250 minimum yield strength verified by UTM testing.

Cold Bend Test

180° cold bend test at specified mandrel diameter — ductility verification.

Complete Stress-Strain Curve

Full load-extension diagram plotted for structural design reference.

NABL Certified Reports

All results on NABL-accredited letterhead per IS 2062.

All MS Product Forms

Round bars, flat bars, angles, channels and plates all tested.

Test in Action

Mild Steel Bar Testing — Site Images

MS Bar Tensile Test in Calibrated UTM

Yield Point Identification on Load-Extension Curve

180° Cold Bend Test on Mild Steel Bar

Test Procedure

How the Mild Steel Bar Testing is Conducted

1

Sample Preparation

MS bar cut to standard gauge length per IS 1608. Ends prepared.
2

Tensile Test

Load applied in NABL-calibrated UTM. Yield point, UTS and elongation recorded.
3

Cold Bend Test

Bar bent 180° over specified mandrel (d = 3t for E250 per IS 2062).
4

Inspection

Bend test specimen inspected for cracks on outer curved face.
5

IS 2062 Compliance Report

All results vs IS 2062 E250 requirements. NABL certificate within 3 days.

Standards & Specifications

Applicable Test Standards

Standard	Title	Scope	Type
IS 2062	Hot Rolled Medium and High Tensile Structural Steel — Specification	Mild Steel	Indian Standard
IS 1608	Method for Tensile Testing of Steel Products	Tensile Test	Indian Standard
IS 1599	Method for Bend Test	Bend Test	Indian Standard
ASTM A36	Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel	Structural Steel	ASTM

Applications

Where is the CAPO Test Used?

Structural steel fabrication incoming quality control

Bridge and industrial structure steel quality acceptance testing

Gate, railing and architectural metalwork MS bar quality verification

Third-party verification of MS steel from new or unknown suppliers

Government project structural steel acceptance (CPWD, Railways, NHAI)

MS plate and flat bar for machinery base frame and equipment fabrication

Why Choose Global Lab

Our Advantages

NABL Accredited ReportsLegally valid IS 2062 certificates for all structural and government requirements.

All MS Product FormsRound bars, flats, angles, channels and plates — complete IS 2062 scope.

Fast 3-Day ReportComplete IS 2062 test suite within 3 working days.

Pan-India CoverageMetal testing at all 7 NABL-accredited lab locations.

High Volume Batch TestingBatch testing of multiple bar lengths for large procurement orders.

Combined Steel PackageMild steel + TMT rebar + Structural steel testing offered together.

Mild Steel Bar Testing(IS 2062 — Mild Steel Flat & Round Bars)