Mechanical Properties

Standard Rockwell hardness tester. Rockwell B and C indenters available. 60, 100, and 150 Kg load forces.

Microhardness tester optimized for mounted/polished specimens but can be used with a variety of flat specimen geometries.  Capable of Vickers

Impact tester used for Charpy impact tests. Only used for class demonstrations, not suitable for research.

Single-column load frame for low-force sample testing. 1 kN load cell with 0.5% error down to 1 N. Position control

Load frame for performing uniaxial mechanical tests – tension, compression, bending.  Various grips are available and T-slot table allows for

Load frame for performing uniaxial mechanical tests – tension, compression, bending.  Various grips are available.  Maximum load 10 kN with