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 [...]
Automotive Interior Mechanical Testing Guide
Overview Aesthetics and material durability are closely related in consumer-facing industries such as the automotive industry. In addition to designing an aesthetically pleasing interior environment, manufacturers aim to create [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
What kind of tensile grips should I buy?
ADMET tensile grips and fixtures can be used to grip various samples when running tensile tests. These tensile grips work with ADMET universal testing [...]
ADMET Custom System: Testing Large Plastic Pipe
ADMET designed and built this custom large plastic pipe testing system for a recent customer When a customer comes to ADMET and [...]
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 [...]