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1.1 This practice covers equipment and techniques for cutting film and sheeting specimens for testing.2 The specimens are nick-free, non-stretched and can be rapidly prepared.

1.2 The values given in SI units are to be considered standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

3.1 Many test methods including Test Methods D882, D2838, F88, F1921/F1921M, and F2029 require the use of narrow strips of varying length. The quality of the sample preparation directly affects test results. This practice describes three techniques for preparing samples with straight, clean, parallel edges with no visible imperfections.