Open-Loop vs Closed-Loop Systems in the Materials Testing Industry
When deciding on a testing system to test your materials and products, you might come across materials testing systems that offer an open-loop controller [...]
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, [...]
IMR Metallurgical Services Retrofits Universal Testing Machine With MTESTQuattro
IMR Metallurgical Services is an A2LA / ISO-IES 17025 accredited, independent laboratory specializing in metallurgical failure analysis and materials characterization. Explained David Mohr, Senior Metallurgist, “We provide a lot of support to the...
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 [...]
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 [...]
Ropes – Applications and Mechanical Testing
Rope is a compact and flexible structure that is used in numerous applications, from recreational marine to mining, safety, and rescue. This blog post goes [...]
Food Packaging and Label Testing: Adhesive Shear Strength
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Bend Testing Equipment Guide
While it is easy to imagine why bend testing needs to be performed on rigid materials like plastics (ASTM D790) and concrete (ASTM C1609), in [...]