ISO 15461:2018为国际标准和其他钢锻件技术交付条件中开式和闭式模锻件机械测试规范的简化和协调提供了指南。 ISO 15461:2018 a)提供各种选择 测试频率，以及 取样条件， b)引入(a)项下所述选项的指定系统，以及 c）规定测试方法 室温拉伸试验， 高温拉伸试验， 冲击测试，以及 通过硬度试验进行均匀性检查。

ISO 15461:2018 gives guidelines for the simplification and harmonization of the specifications for mechanical testing of open die and closed die forgings in International Standards and other technical delivery conditions for forgings of steel. ISO 15461:2018 a) offers various options for

1. the frequency of testing, and
2. sampling conditions,

b) introduces a designation system for the options, mentioned under (a), and c) specifies the test methods for

1. room temperature tensile tests,
2. elevated temperature tensile tests,
3. impact tests, and
4. uniformity checks by hardness tests.