Metals Tensile Testing Concepts, Equations, And Theory
Tension tests provide information on the strength and ductility of metals under uniaxial tensile stresses. Taking ASTM E8 Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
5 Things to Know Before Buying Tensile Testing Grips
Introduction Our years in the material testing industry have shown the importance of equipping test machines with the right grips and fixtures because a [...]
Why Tensile Testing is Imperative for Metals Manufacturers
Introduction Manufacturers of metals, including producers of raw material or finished metal products, need to pass compliance standards before shipping their product. Tensile testing is [...]
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 [...]
Effect of Specimen Geometry on Tensile Testing Results
How do different specimen geometries affect tensile test results? Tensile test results include the ultimate tensile strength, yield strength, Young’s modulus, ductility, and the [...]