Configuring equipment to compression test metal samples takes four steps.
Step One: The first step to configure compression test equipment is to gather background information on the types of metal samples you plan to test. What type of metal material do you need to compression test? One you have established the ceramic type, an engineer can determine the appropriate size test machine that you will need. There are many metal materials to choose from including reinforced ceramic composite metal, polymer ceramic metal, metallurgy, matrix composite , metallic foam , ceramic composite, high temperature metals, fiber laminates, elevated temperature metal, cellular, building metals, adhesively bonded metal and woods metal.
Step Two: The next step is to determine the form of your metal test samples. This information is essential to engineers in order to select the best test fixtures. Do your samples come in the form of metal tubing, thin sheet, cylindrical specimens, rectangular, implants, columns, cube, corrugated, cable, button coupons, bearing, or metal forming? Step Three For the third step, determine which test data that you need to report. Knowing the end data that you wish to collect can help an engineer select the proper test software. Information can include compressive tensile stress, equibiaxial, fatigue, flexural, fracture, friction, impact, lab reports, limits, load displacement, mechanical testing, modulus, relaxation, shear, static, strength, tensile, tension, theory, three point bending, torsion, uniaxial, and yield strength. Step Four For the last step, consider if you may need to follow standard test methods. ASTM and ISO test standards help define test equipment details and confirm equipment selection. International test methods available from organizations such as ASTM, ISO and CEN. Once you have determined the answers to these vital questions, a TestResources engineer can easily configure the perfect compression test machine for you. Call today to speak directly with a metals test engineer.b
Applicable Testing Standards
- ISO 10113 Plastic Strain Ratio of Metallic Sheet Strip
- ASTM E8 Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
Recommended Test Machine
Force range of 5 kN to 600 kN (1,125 lbf to 135,000 lbf)
Adjustable test space
The most popular choice for static tension and compression tests
These dual column testers are available in both tabletop and floor standing models
Recommended Testing Accessories
Standard load ratings up to 300 kN (67,500 lbf) *higher ratings available upon request
Platen diameters from 56 mm to 346 mm (2.2 in to 13.6 in)
Available in steel, stainless steel, aluminum, or delrin construction
Machined surface for flat interface with test specimen
Standard load ratings up to 300 kN (67,500 lbf) *higher ratings available upon request
Platen diameters available from 56 mm to 196 mm (2.2 in to 7.7 in)
Articulating platen aligns itself to specimen geometry
Available in steel or aluminum construction
Measures displacement for axial tensile, compression, and cyclic testing
Gage lengths from 10 mm to 50 mm (0.5 in to 2.0 in)
Measuring ranges from 5% to 100% strain
Lightweight and self-supporting
