Zwick Universal Testing Machine
Setup
The universal testing machine can be equipped with load cells up to 250 kN and a variety of tension, compression and bending setups to perform tests according to standard test specifications. With our expertise in the development of setups and test procedures, we can also carry out individual customer-specific tests on components and systems. We are therefore constantly adapting these setups or developing new ones to meet new test requirements.
We are also happy to handle the manufacturing of the samples as well as application of tabs and sensors such as strain gauges and extensometers. Before the test, samples can be conditioned or thermally cycled in our vacuum chambers, lift setups or thermal chambers.
We are also happy to handle the manufacturing of the samples as well as application of tabs and sensors such as strain gauges and extensometers. Before the test, samples can be conditioned or thermally cycled in our vacuum chambers, lift setups or thermal chambers.
Application
- Cryogenic mechanical properties
- Manufacturing of samples
- Application of tabs
- Sample materials: metals, plastics, wood, fibres, textiles, adhesives, foams, CFRP and GFRP (unidirectional and multi directional composites)
- Common tests: tensile, bending, ILSS, compression, fracture toughness, shear, pin-bearing and pull-off/peel tests
- Analysis of test data to determine material properties such as Young’s modulus, Poisson’s ratio, strength, stress at break and toughness
Cryogenic Charpy Impact Test
The selection of the best material for cryogenic applications requires a comparison of the toughness and susceptibility to brittle fracture. With our Charpy impact test the energy required to break a selected material can be determined. The test can be performed with a sample temperature down to -253°C (20K).
Application:
- Cryogenic charpy impact test
- Cryogenic charpy v-notch test
- Cryogenic notched bar impact test