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Universal tester has extra-high speed.


A universal testing machine A Universal Testing Machine is used to test the tensile and compressive properties of materials. Such machines generally have two columns but single column types are also available.  reportedly features an extremely fast actuator A mechanism that causes a device to be turned on or off, adjusted or moved. The motor and mechanism that moves the head assembly on a disk drive or an arm of a robot is called an actuator. See access arm.  that tests products at rates of up to 180 in./min. The new single-column eXpert 5601QP from Admet Inc., Norwood, Mass., accepts standard fixturing and has a load capacity of 100 lbf (500 N). The unit is designed for specialized testing of products like packaging and automotive parts that require faster than typical 25-in./min speeds for tensile tensile,
adj having a degree of elasticity; having the ability to be extended or stretched.
, bend, and torsion torsion, stress on a body when external forces tend to twist it about an axis. See strength of materials.  testing. One firm is using the unit for simulated peel tests to measure the adhesion of healthcare-related products. The 5601QP has the eP digital controller to conduct tests and calculate and store results. Tel: (781) 769-0850 * www.admet.com

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Title Annotation:KEEPING UP WITH: Auxiliaries
Publication:Plastics Technology
Date:Feb 1, 2007
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