Wide Width Tensile Testing
Tensile testing is among the most standard tests performed by universal testing machines yet depending on how the test specimen is used in its [...]
Lüders Bands Phenomenon in ASTM E8 Tensile Testing
Some metals, particularly annealed low-carbon steel, or mild steel, show a discontinuity when transitioning from elastic to plastic deformation that produces the yield point phenomenon [...]
Four Key Factors in Selecting the Right Universal Testing Machine
At ADMET, we first diagnose your testing application fully before recommending a product. When you work with ADMET, you work with sales professionals from [...]
Fabric Strength Testing with a Universal Testing Machine
Textiles, yarn, thread, fabrics, wool, cotton, and other animal and plant-derived fibers are commonly tested to ensure product quality by assessing the performance of [...]
Biomechanics & Biomechanical Testing
Key concepts for medical device design include biomechanics, biocompatibility, and biofunctionality. This post will go over the mechanics of an exemplar biological tissue, the bone, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
ADMET Interviews Paul Bates of UL regarding the future of Additive Manufacturing
Today, we are taking the time to speak with Paul Bates regarding the Additive Manufacturing (AM) Industry and how material strength testing fits into the [...]
Universal Testing Machine Calibrations: What, Why, and How
An ADMET engineer calibrates a universal testing machine Calibration of a universal testing machine entails verification of the accuracy of the system’s [...]
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 [...]