Set up a software test lab for your project techrepublic. The experienced production staff works to designated. Connect micrometers and calipers directly to the system to effortlessly import specimen dimensions into bluehill. Bluehill le testing software instron bluehill le is the newest materials testing software solution. Although there are other suppliers of materials and components testing instruments, none have invested as much in the software as instron. Why might my residual solvent retest results show higher results after i purged them longer. Best 7 testing laboratories in spring hill, fl with. Tensile test results are often used to estimate other mechanical properties and to evaluate the fabricating characteristics of a material. A universal testing machine tensile testing machine needs to maintain a test speed of 6 inches per minute.
The temperatures and testing parameters are controlled by bs and astm specifications to ensure repeatability. Labthink tensile testing equipment is applicable for plastic films, laminated materials, adhesives, adhesive tapes, adhesive bandage plaster, release paper, protection. Structural testing lab lawrence technological university. Bluestreak lab testing software throughput consulting. Hardening and hardness test experiment 4 february 19, 2018 nelson martinez njm160 1 abstract in this experiment, the use of the instron and the clark clc200r were two machines that were used. Bluehill le is the newest materials testing software solution.
Company information mtl metallurgical testing labs. The purpose of this lab was to apply the tensile test for two different materials steel and aluminum in order to determine the stressstrain relationship in them. Tensile test results are often used to estimate other mechanical properties and to. Youngs modulus, poissons ratio, yield strength, and strainhardening characteristics. Bluehill impact is designed for touch interaction through its meticulouslycrafted visual interface, featuring large touchpoints and intuitive gestures to make the user experience simpler and smarter than ever before. Az phoenix nvlap lab code 2008110 ca huntington beach nvlap lab code 10840 ca inland empire nvlap lab code 6002390 ca pasadena nvlap lab code 2002320 ca san diego nvlap lab code 2008550 ca san leandro nvlap lab code 1010483 canada calgary, alberta nvlap lab code 500 canada. The material samples used were a36 steel and 6061t6 aluminum. Quicktest, a new standard feature of bluehill universal, allows users to start tests quickly as it only takes a few seconds to enter your parameters. Similar to bluehill 3, bluehill universal is compatible with all instron 5900, 3300, 5500, 5500a, 8800 and electropuls testing systems, and is our recommendation for static testing software moving forward. The yield load is the load at which the material becomes permanently deformed and the elongation is the increase in length. Electropuls and 8800 dynamic systems can also take advantage of bluehill universals versatility and easeofuse when running static tests. In that time, we have served the automotive, aerospace and rubber industries worldwide, utilizing more than 100 test positions, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Bluehill universal software for next generation static materials testing duration. Built on our popular and adaptive bluehill platform, bluehill impact is instrons newest and most powerful impact testing software.
We strongly believe that one of the key factors in achieving accuracy, repeatability, and efficiency in testing lies in the interface between the instrument and the user. Bluehill universals enhanced functionality including security, testprofiler for cyclic and component testing, and customizable exports. Bluehill universal the next generation of testing software. Oct 08, 2018 every purchase of bluehill universal includes access to a single applicationspecific module, such as adhesives, biomedical, composites, elastomers, metals, plastics, and textiles. The blue hill software is still used to determine the various graphs needed for the strain hardening. Capabilities include tensile, yield, % elongation, % reduction of area, isodin charpy impact testing, image analysis and hardness. Built on the industryleading bluehill 3 platform, bluehill le brings a lot of the core features in a lighter package to meet a wide range of testing needs including all major international standards astm, iso, bs, en, din, and jis driven requirements. Tensile testing, also known as tension testing, is a fundamental materials science and engineering test in which a sample is subjected to a controlled tension until failure. Labthink tensile strength testers are professionally for flexible material, so tensile test applications of labthink insturments are plastic films, laminated materials, flexible packaging materials, plastic flexible tube, adhesives, adhesive tapes, pressure sensitive tapes, adhesive bandage plaster, release paper, protective films, flip off. How do i make sure the sample i submit for testing is truly representative of the batch.
Apr 26, 2004 if you provide software to clients, you need a plan to test the software for any problems before deploying it at the client site. Testing labs our testing experts will simulate your supply chain environment to find new ways to improve your package design. With the trendtracker viewer you can search bluehill test specimens based on a specimen property, test parameter, or a calculation result. At stl testing, weve been on a tough road, operating the largest independent tire testing laboratory in the world for more than 25 years. The ultimate tensile strength is the breaking strength in tension. Marijuana testing lab news cannabis testing lab research.
From these measurements, we can determine the following properties. Why do i get different results when i submit the same sample to multiple labs. The floating roller peel test is one of many types of tests designed to measure the average peel force of an adhesive or other bonding agent. Video to show a quicktest using the bluehill universal. Abstract in this experiment, the use of the instron and the clark clc200r were two machines that were used. Microbiology, asbestos and mold testing laboratory. This video demonstrates a quicktest using the bluehill universal from instron. Tensile testing, hardness testing and charpy impact testing services are available.
The admet expert 7601 is one machine that is great for tests under 1kn of force 225 pounds. This video shows the preconfigured method templates for the bluehill universal from instron. Bluehill impact software for pendulum impact tests. If you provide software to clients, you need a plan to test the software for any problems before deploying it at the client site. A nevada marijuana testing lab inflated thc levels on cannabis products by as much as 10%, according to a settlement agreement approved by state regulators. Preconfigured method templates for the bluehill universal. Webinar improve data integrity with bluehill universal.
The same steps as used in previous labs are used throughout this one to conjure the strain hardening, but without full extension. The other common peel tests are the 90 degree, 180 degree, and tpeel. Tensile testing metallurgical laboratory chemical lab. Consider the typical tensile specimen shown in fig. Your impact testing machine can be connected to the same database as your universal testing machine, allowing users to search for data across different machines or even different labs. Bluehill impact software for pendulum impact tests instron. Easytounderstand icons and workflows make it easy to train new or experienced users, simplifying operator training and allowing you to start your testing even faster. The tensile testing laboratory was conducted using an instron load frame and the bluehill data acquisition software. Four different materials were tested, including 6061t6 aluminum alloy, a36 hot rolled steel, polymethylmethacrylate pmma, cast acrylic, and polycarbonate. Performing an astm d3167 adhesive floating roller peel test. From knowledge of the specimen geometry we can calculate the engineering stress and strain from the load vs. Using the software it is possible to rerun a sample using a new set of data analysis parameters.
Preconfigured method templates in bluehill universal. Az phoenix nvlap lab code 2008110 ca huntington beach nvlap lab code 10840 ca inland empire nvlap lab code 6002390 ca pasadena nvlap lab code 2002320 ca san diego nvlap lab code 2008550 ca san leandro nvlap lab code 1010483 canada calgary, alberta nvlap lab code 500 canada montreal, quebec nvlap. Bluehill universals large touchpoints and intuitive gestures make the user experience simpler and smarter. Load of the test should fall within 15 and 85% of the full scale machine capacity. Certified ag labs, which runs a marijuana testing facility in sparks, was suspended by regulators last november for reporting inaccurate thc results. Marijuana testing lab news cannabis testing lab research data. The samples were cylindrical in cross section, with a reduced gage. Tensile testing of soft tissue using biobath and ave syringe testing using instron fixture composite tow specimen tensile test using instron ave, pneumatic grips. Users have the ability to interface with instrons technical support team directly from the software with instron connect, saving time troubleshooting. Instron instron applications laboratory astm d63814 standard test method for tensile properties of plastics open the catalog to page 15 bluehill security allows lab managers to configure permissions in the software, granting access to trained personnel and limiting access where needed. Bluehill le software, built on the latest bluehill 3 platform and replaces bluehill lite, meets the requirements of fundamental applications and standardized test requirements for tension, compression, flexure, peel, and tear testing.
While in setup, the software limits the crosshead to a safer jog speed and reduces the pneumatic grip closing pressure when paired with instrons smartclose air control kit. Marijuana testing labs report steady business as the covid19 outbreak rolls on, though concerns loom over the availability of protective equipment such as gloves and masks and other cleaning supplies. Also the yield strength, tensile strength, the changes in length and area, youngs modulus and rupture stress were determined too. Our tensile testing labs utilize stateoftheart digital instrumentation to report the ultimate tensile strength, maximum elongation, and reduction of the area of a material. Properties that are directly measured via a tensile test are ultimate tensile strength, breaking strength, maximum elongation and reduction in area. Please contact your local instron sales representative, or fill out a contact us form if you have any additional questions regarding bluehill 3. Mechanical testing services for metal industry applications.
Bluehill universal can be installed on an integrated operator dashboard, which includes either a 15 or 22 touch monitor with optional integrated controller, and mounting. The primary purpose of the visit was to talk about the capabilities of bluehill 3 software for doing a variety of key composites tests such as a dcb test or testing in accordance with astm d3039. Part shape and size hardly matter with our extensive sample preparation capabilities. The tensile test is method to measure the mechanical properties of materials. Let our testing lab get you the facts and data you need to help you make a decision. Accept three integers which are supposed to be the three sides of a triangle and determine if the three values represent an equilateral triangle, isosceles. Bluestreak lab testing software throughput consulting inc. Tensile testing is accredited to isoiec 17025 a2la and ac7101 nadcap with approvals encompassing the automotive, steel, medical, fastener, welding, and nuclear markets. Bluestreak mesqms is not a manufacturing software package, its a software application designed specifically for testing labs. It is a fully integrated software package that provides job shops with many enhancing features designed to save time, become more efficient, and. Tensile testing laboratory services mechanical testing.
Tensile testing metallurgical laboratory 4520 willow parkway cleveland, oh 44125 tf. This test is a destructive method, in which a specimen of a standard shape and dimensions prepared according to astm d 638. Tensile testing medical tubing and catheters using autox750 from instron. Chapter 3, uniaxial tensile testing chapter 4, tensile testing equipment and strain sensors tensile specimens and testing machines tensile specimens. Cannabis labs watchful of supply disruptions during coronavirus crisis as testing demand remains strong. Tensile testing metallurgical laboratory is a complete independent laboratory for all your machining and testing needs. Overall the visit went great and we think bluehill 3 has added some pretty significant capabilities to their ever growing and changing test requirements. Every purchase of bluehill universal includes access to a single applicationspecific module, such as adhesives, biomedical, composites, elastomers, metals, plastics, and textiles. The website of the austrian research center, materials and technology. Lab report tensile test introduction the purpose of this. Servohydraulic and screwdriven uniaxial testing, nanoindentation, creep testing, wear testing instron 50 servohydraulic uniaxial tensile tester instron 50 load frame, retrofitted with instron 8500 controller and bluehill control software. The instrument can apply loads up to 50kn, at a variety of crosshead speeds to accommodate the fact that different loading rates can affect the measured mechanical properties.
In that time, we have served the automotive, aerospace and rubber industries worldwide, utilizing more. Tensile testing equipment labthink tensile testing equipment is professionally designed to measure tensile strength, elongation, peel strength, shear strength, tear strength. It relates the effect of a uniaxial tensile load force on the elongation change in length of a standard specimen. Bluehill universal is industry leading materials testing software, built from the ground up for touch. Atrona performs tensile testing for various industries on a large variety of components and raw materials utilizing state of the art software and multiple tensile testers ranging in load capacity with various load cells and extensometers. Heres a testing plan that requires investment but will pay big. Tensile testing of metals is a destructive test process that provides information about the tensile strength, yield strength and ductility of the material. This test method covers the tensile testing of metallic materials to determine material. Instead it is used to a certain percentage and then the. The structural testing center stc houses two large scale structural testing frames capable of static and dynamic loading capacities up to 200,000 pounds. The tension or tensile test is which related to the mechanical testing of steel products subjects a machined or fullsection specimen of a material under examination to a measured load sufficient to cause rupture, and is defined by astm e8 standard test method for tension testing of metallic materials. Bluestreak mesqms controls every aspect of your testing lab. Design and develop a program in a language of your choice to solve the triangle problem defined as follows. Instron manufactures and services materials testing instruments, systems, and accessories, providing you with comprehensive solutions for all your research.
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