Instron Load Frame | UW Materials Science and Engineering

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Description

The MSE Instron is a universal test frame that has been upgraded to the R. It is used for tension, compression, 3-point bend, 4-point bend and peel testing. The software for data acquisition and analysis is Bluehill 3. We have a 100 kN load cell and a 5 kN load cell and various fixtures.

Specifications

• Accuracy of the Instron load cell is +/- 0.5% of the reading when reading is between 0.5% of full scale and full scale
• Tensile test specimen: dog-bone style round or flat. Round: 1/2 in. diameter; flat: 1 in. width
• Compression test specimen: can accommodate most samples
• Flexure test specimen: rectangular
• ASTM standards are strongly recommended

Use

Open to all users with a UW-budget number. This instrument is not available for non-UW users expect on a case by case basis.    

Location

Mueller Hall Room 165

Training

Training is in two sessions to be completed within one week of each other.

1. Demonstration of the instrument; discussion of use policies, safety, and sample preparation
2. Driver's test

A user unable to demonstrate competence in the test session may retake it in a third session.

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Operating procedures and policies

See standard operating procedure

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