Crosby Laboratory - Material and Fatigue Testing
Students Prepare Sandwich Panel for Testing
Test Equipment
- Universal MTS Control System
- 2-channel controller, Fatigue rated actuators of 22Kip, 55Kip, and 165 Kip capacity. 200 Kip capacity reaction frame with 2 ton overhead crane.
- Material Test Systems
- MTS 810 Test System – 110 Kip capacity with fatigue capabilities.
- Baldwin Test System – 120 Kip Capacity, Satec Controller.
- Instron Material Test System
- 200lb maximum capacity with sensitivity to 100 grams.
- High Temperature Testing
- MTS 653 Furnace mounted to MTS 810 test system. 100° -1400° C temperature range, three temperature zones, 185mm x 62.5mm x 62.5mm internal clearance.
- Elevated Temperature Flexural Testing
- Oven capability to 350° F, can accommodate test articles 12″x 36″.
- Material Characterization
- Brinell and Rockwell Hardness Testing Machines
Sonntag Universal Impact Machine (Charpy and Izod impact testing)
- Brinell and Rockwell Hardness Testing Machines
- Specimen Preparation Capabilities
- FTS System Multicool cold bath tank, -200° C minimum.