The test pieces shall be cut crosswise from plates and strips and lengthwise from sections, flats and bars. When section permits, these shall be not less than 40 mm wide. If the manufacturer/supplier so desires, round, square, hexagonal and flat bars and structural sections shall be bent in the full section as rolled.
11.2.1
In all bend test pieces, the rough edge arises resulting from shearing may be removed by filing or grinding or machining but the test pieces shall receive no other preparation.