Mechanical Testing

Instron Model 1125 Universal Testing Machine with updated electronic controls by Instru-Met at AME
Mechanical Testing: Instron Model 1125 Universal Testing Machine with updated electronic controls by Instru-Met at AME

Our mechanical testing services are based on an Instron Model 1125 with an upgraded electronic control system with the following capabilities:

  • Tensile testing: 20,000 pound, 10,000 pound, 1,000 pound, 200 pound, and 2 kg load cells
  • Compression testing: 20,000 pound and 10,000 pound load cells
  • 3-Point and 4-Point Bending
  • Lapshear testing
  • Flexural strength
  • Fatigue, stress, and creep rupture
  • Peel testing
  • Head speed, load rate, or strain rate controlled

ASTM Mechanical Testing Standard Testing Methods:

ASTM B557: Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing Wrought and Cast Aluminum- and Magnesium-Alloy Products

ASTM C297: Standard Test Method for Flatwise Tensile Strength of Sandwich Constructions

ASTM D638: Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics

ASTM D695: Standard Test Method for Compressive Properties of Rigid Plastics

ASTM D1002: Standard Test Method for Apparent Shear Strength of Single-Lap-Joint Adhesively Bonded Metal Specimens by Tension Loading (Metal-to-Metal)

ASTM D1710: Standard Specification for Extruded Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Rod, Heavy Walled Tubing and Basic Shapes

ASTM D2240: Standard Test Method for Rubber Property — Durometer Hardness

ASTM D2794: Standard Test Method for Resistance of Organic Coatings to the Effects of Rapid Deformation (Impact)

ASTM D3039: Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Polymer Matrix Composite Materials

ASTM D3330: Standard Test Method for Peel Adhesion of Pressure-Sensitive Tape

ASTM D3759: Standard Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of Pressure-Sensitive Tape

ASTM E8: Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials

ASTM E111: Standard Test Method for Young’s Modulus, Tangent Modulus, and Chord Modulus

ASTM E646: Standard Test Method for Tensile Strain-Hardening Exponents (n-Values) of Metallic Sheet Materials

ASTM F1055, Annex 2: Standard Specification for Electrofusion Type Polyethylene Fittings for Outside Diameter Controlled Polyethylene and Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Pipe and Tubing


Mechanical Testing Case Histories:

Shear strength test of epoxy adhesive bonded 316L stainless steel

Feel free to reach out to Vaidheeshwar (Anand) Ramasubramanian, Ph.D., by sending an email to Anand@andersonmaterials.com. Alternatively, you can complete our contact form to initiate a conversation and delve into the specifics of your mechanical testing requirements. We look forward to assisting you!