Mechanical Tensile and Torsion Testing of COVID-19 Test Swabs
For manufacturers to verify that nasopharyngeal swabs utilized for COVID-19 testing are both safe and effective, they must be mechanically tested using a materials testing system.
Wedge Grip Setup on a Admet eXpert 1655 Universal Testing Machine
University of Connecticut utilizes ADMET eXpert 1655 servohydraulic testing machine for their mechanical testing needs. In the video below, Adam Wentworth talks about hydraulic wedge grips and gives tips on the grip operation.
Performing ASTM C1609 on an ADMET eXpert 2655 UTM
ASTM C1609 is a test method that evaluates the flexural performance of fiber-reinforced concrete. This video guides you through running ASTM C1609 on an eXpert 2655 electromechanical testing machine equipped with MTESTQuattro and a three point bend fixture.
Testing Tips: Young’s Modulus, Tangent Modulus, and Chord Modulus
This blog post covers the description and determination of Young’s modulus, tangent modulus, and chord modulus. These properties, commonly used for product and material specification, can be calculated by subjecting a specimen to uniaxial [...]
Flexural Testing Essentials
ADMET material testing systems accurately and reliably measure the flexural properties of metals, concrete, plastics, medical devices and other products and components. Our software can calculate properties such as flexural modulus, flexural strength, flexural [...]
ADMET Online Training FAQs
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we understand that your operations may have changed and been revised. In addition, company policies may no longer allow visitors to access laboratories to conduct onsite service. The [...]
NASA and SpaceX Teaming Up for Historic Launch
A historic flight is expected to launch on May 30th, 2020 with SpaceX and NASA teaming up as part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program. NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley will be launching [...]
An Introduction to Viscoelasticity Dynamic Mechanical Analysis
Biaxial - torsion and tension and compression universal testing example. There are many different products that require biaxial testing. Biaxial loading can be used to measure basic material properties and also the behavior of specific features of...
Medical Device Non-Clinical Bench (Mechanical) Testing
Based on the medical device class risk level, medical device manufacturers and developers in the United States must submit regulatory approval applications to the US Food and Drug Administration. This blog post covers non-clinical [...]
Medical Face Masks – Specifications & Selection
With the global spread of the coronavirus, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a global health emergency and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is advising people to be prepared for disruptions [...]
eXpert 5900 Series for Fatigue Testing
If it was easy and cost effective to perform fatigue testing, everyone would do it. Right? Fatigue testing allows manufacturers and researchers to get a critical understanding of how a material or component will perform in real-world loading scenarios over the course of time. This is extremely important for certain industries like aerospace and automotive. However, manufacturers and researchers alike face a serious dilemma when it comes to being able to execute reliable and efficient fatigue test results.
Sheet Metal Tension Testing
Sheet metal forming operations consist of simple bending, to stretching to deep drawing of complex parts. The mechanical properties of the sheet material greatly influence its formability, which is a measure of the amount [...]