What is yield strength?
Abbreviation: YS
Related Terms
Tensile Strength(UTS)
Tensile strength (ultimate tensile strength, UTS) is the maximum stress a material can withstand while being stretched before breaking. It is a key property listed on mill test reports.
Mill Test Report(MTR)
A mill test report (MTR) is a quality document provided by a metal manufacturer that certifies the chemical composition and mechanical properties of a batch of metal. Required for aerospace, defense, and many industrial applications.
ASTM(ASTM)
ASTM International publishes voluntary consensus standards for materials, products, and testing. ASTM grades like A36, A108, and A500 define the chemical and mechanical requirements for steel products.
4140 Steel
4140 is a chromium-molybdenum alloy steel known for high strength, toughness, and wear resistance. Used in axles, gears, tooling, and structural components.