Printer Friendly
The Free Library
14,633,825 articles and books
Member login
User name  
Password 
 
Join us Forgot password?

Universal testing: horizontal or vertical?


New tabletop universal testing machines 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.  can operate with single or dual columns and horizontal (shown) or vertical column configurations. Introduced by Admet Inc., Norwood, Mass., the eXpert 560x line has a force range from less than 1 lb to 1000 lb and testing speeds up to 25 in./min. It replaces Admet's 450x line and is designed to work with the company's new, low-cost eP digital controller or MTest Windows-based software to control and record tensile tensile,
adj having a degree of elasticity; having the ability to be extended or stretched.
, flexural flexural

pertaining to the flexure of a joint.


flexural deformity
fixation of joints in flexion. In the newborn called contracted calves or foals.
, and compression tests. The detachable de·tach  
tr.v. de·tached, de·tach·ing, de·tach·es
1. To separate or unfasten; disconnect: detach a check from the checkbook; detach burs from one's coat.

2.
 controller allows the 560x to be used in temperature chambers. Tel: (781) 769-0850 * PT Direct: 264HT

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]
COPYRIGHT 2005 Gardner Publications, Inc.
No portion of this article can be reproduced without the express written permission from the copyright holder.
Copyright 2005, Gale Group. All rights reserved. Gale Group is a Thomson Corporation Company.

 Reader Opinion

Title:

Comment:



 

Article Details
Printer friendly Cite/link Email Feedback
Title Annotation:KEEPING UP WITH Auxiliaries
Publication:Plastics Technology
Date:Dec 1, 2005
Words:100
Previous Article:Press-side grinder takes larger runners.(KEEPING UP WITH Auxiliaries)
Next Article:Higher throughputs in film/fiber shredding.(KEEPING UP WITH Auxiliaries)



Related Articles
Drilling machines: features, functions and future.
Machines & add-ons for multi-material molding. (Keeping up with Injection Molding).(Brief Article)
Komatsu SK818-5 and SK820-5 skid steers.(Products)(HydrauMind)(Closed Load Sensing System )(Brief Article)
Injection molding machines.(Product Lines Reviewed)
Custom systems for special molding jobs.(Injection Molding)
New vertical insert press and G-P horizontal unit.(KEEPING UP WITH Injection Molding)
Injection molding machines.(PRODUCTS LINES REVIEWED)
Universal testing.(Instruments)
Injection molding machines.(PRODUCT LINES REVIEWED)

Terms of use | Copyright © 2009 Farlex, Inc. | Feedback | For webmasters | Submit articles