Measurement Errors in Material Testing
Material testing is that part of engineering design, development and research that relies on laboratory testing of one kind or another to answer questions. Testing [...]
Understanding a Universal Testing Machine Motor Control System
The mechanical properties of a material are determined by using a testing machine to push, pull or twist a sample of the material. Many materials [...]
Material Testing: Crucial Step in Bridge Development & Engineering Design
Bridge failures underscore the importance of rigorous material testing. The collapse of the incomplete pedestrian bridge at Florida International University on March 2018 is [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]