Universal tester
Testing of tensile strength, bending and compression
Testing lab
Plastic characterization
Principle
The universal tester is used to perform the following tests:
- Tensile test: determination of the tensile-stress diagram. Depending of the type of tensile curve, a number of parameters can be determined
- Bending test: determination of the bending modulus of force till rupture under load
- Compression test: determination of the compression force
Testing procedure
Each test measures the force that causes a deformation of the test specimen:
- Tensile test: the sample is elongated at a constant speed. The force is registered by means of a load cell.
- Bending test: the sample is submitted to deflection at a constant speed. The force is registered.
- Compression test: the sample is submitted to compression till rupture or till the maximum compression is obtained.
Testing applications
- Mapping the mechanical properties of materials
- Comparative study to detect material problems or evaluate material choices
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Specific Testing Conditions
Specific conditions concerning our testing reports
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