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!