Tensile Testing FAQs
Tensile tests are used to determine how materials will behave under tension load. In a simple tensile test, a sample is typically pulled to its breaking point to determine the ultimate tensile strength of [...]
Specimen Alignment in Material Testing
Specimen alignment plays a critical role in material testing. If a specimen is not properly aligned prior to or during testing, the accuracy and the reliability of test results will be directly affected, and, [...]
Material Testing Practices Prevent Structural Damages in Construction
Structural Engineering Reports are insightful reports prepared by a professional engineer that check for potential damages by evaluating property structures and substructures, identify the root cause of damage, and provide recommendations on foundation repairs. [...]
Solid Ice Axial-Torsion Testing
A custom axial-torsion ADMET eXpert 8600 series testing machine was designed in collaboration with the Rock and Ice Deformation Laboratory (RIDL) at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI). Among many other topics related to the ocean [...]
Materials and Testing Equipment
Universal testing systems may be used to run more than one type of testing. With the appropriate fixturing and controls, you can run tension, compression, and flexion testing with the same universal testing machine. [...]
Comparative Biomechanics of Hagfish Skins & Planar Biaxial Testing
In the recently published paper by the Department of Biology at College of Charleston and at Valdosta State University, researchers measured the material properties of hagfish skin and compared histological data from the [...]
Wedge Grips: Moving-Body & Moving-Jaw Type Wedges
Wedge grips apply a self-loading clamping mechanism that allows holding samples at high forces. They are often used to test metal and composite specimens and other materials exhibiting high breaking strengths. Wedge [...]
ADMET Diagnostic Sales Approach
At ADMET, our goal is to ensure your expectations are met when partnering and making a purchase with us. To do so, we ask detailed questions about your test application in order to recommend [...]
Suture Tensile Strength Testing
Suture tensile testing provides researchers some of the key parameters when determining where the suture can be used and for how long it is intended to remain. Once in production, this type of mechanical testing [...]
Small Specimen Fatigue Testing & Alignment
At ADMET, we have over 25 years of experience helping companies in a diverse set of industries solve their materials testing problems. Our Engineering and Sales teams work together to provide solutions for a variety [...]
Pinching Grips Setup and Operation
This post will help guide you through pinching (pincer) grip setup and operation on your universal testing machine. Pinching grips are low capacity tensile grips used to grip small size samples. Pinching grips may be [...]
Material Testing Equipment Selection FAQs
Material testing is the measurement of the characteristics and behavior of specimens under various conditions. Material testing applications vary and there are also a variety of material testing systems and equipment. This blog post covers [...]