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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]