Tennis Ball Deformation/Compression Testing
ADMET testing machines can be used to mechanically test sports equipment including tennis balls, hockey sticks, footballs, golf balls, and more. The single column eXpert 7601 universal testing machine was used to test tennis [...]
Compact Tensile Grips
Tensile grips are used to clamp specimens in test applications where the test equipment and controller are set up to apply force in the tensile direction. Tensile specimens vary and so do tensile grips; [...]
Case Study: Medical Device Testing System To Accommodate Multiple ASTM Standards
ADMET worked with NexTek’s consulting laboratory and supplied a versatile axial-torsion testing system to perform testing on various medical devices for NexTek’s medical device customers. The team at NexTek expressed an interest in a [...]
Specimen Cutting Die Catalog
Sample Preparation Test methods often include a detailed description on how test specimens must be prepared to ensure repeatable and accurate test results. Furthermore, some methods recommend or require the use of a cutting [...]
Sandwich Construction Materials Mechanical Testing
Sandwich construction materials are versatile materials with high strength, high stiffness, and low density. They are commonly used in the aerospace, marine, and construction industries. This post discusses the construction of sandwich materials, definitions, [...]
5 Tips for Utilizing One Universal Testing Machine For Multiple Applications
5 Tips for Utilizing One Universal Testing Machine For Multiple Applications 1- Material Properties & Test Parameters Prior to committing to a testing machine, quantify the performance and specifications of your material/product. Material properties [...]
Rotating Beam Fatigue Testing Solutions
Capable of performing rotating beam fatigue at speeds up 6,000 rpm (100Hz) and bending moments up to 50Nm (36.8 lb-ft), the eXpert 9300 Rotating Beam Fatigue Testing Machines can accommodate straight shank specimens
Custom Friction Testing Equipment
Friction testing is a test setup where the friction force is measured over a specified distance. Mechanical properties obtained from a friction test include the static coefficient of friction and the dynamic coefficient of [...]
Knee Joint Prosthesis Mechanical Testing & Equipment
The knee is a complex hinge joint with ligaments that support the joint as bone surfaces glide with knee movements including back and forth, sideways, and bent. Knee joint prostheses are intended for replacement [...]
Testing Solutions for Medical Device Consultants
ADMET works with medical device manufacturers, test laboratories, as well as consultants for medical device companies to provide mechanical testing solutions. This case study covers the testing system engineered by ADMET for a medical device [...]
Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Testing: Design Changes in ASTM C1609 Equipment
ADMET is a leading manufacturer of material testing systems, indicators, and controllers. One of the industries we proudly work with is the concrete and construction industry. ADMET data acquisition indicators were the first to [...]
Deflection & How To Use A Deflectometer
Deflection, in materials science, is the amount a material deflects under compressive load. It is a displacement measurement with units expressed in millimeters or inches. This post goes over frequently asked questions around [...]