The Shimadzu AGX-V Universal Testing Machine is a versatile instrument that provides mechanical testing in a wide range of applications. The instrument can both pull and push allowing the instrument to be set up for tension, compression, 3-point bend, and other configurations. Stress vs. strain curves are acquired by applying a load to the sample and measuring the deformation of the sample using an extensometer. The system uses a TRViewX Video Type Non-Contact Extensometer. This is a high-accuracy non-contact extensometer that measures the sample strain from captured images. It can accommodate everything from general materials to films that a contact extensometer cannot be attached to directly. Poisson’s ratio can also be determined from the TRViewX imaging extensometer data. From the stress vs. strain curves, the Young’s modulus, yield strength, ultimate strength, and numerous other properties can be calculated with high precision.
Typical Experimental Results
Tensile tests on 302 stainless steel, aluminum, and copper foils.Compression tests on two kinds of packing foam and a large D20 foam dice.3-point bend tests on a sheet of aluminum, a polycarbonate sheet, and a wood tongue depressor.
Applications
3-Point Bend Testing
Foams
Ropes/Wires
Composites
Joint Strength
Stress Relaxation
Compression Testing
Paper/Paperboard
Stress/Strain Behavior
Compressive Strength
Peel/Pull Off Force
Tensile Testing
Controlled Force/Strain Rate
Poisson’s Ratio
Textiles
Creep
Polymers
Yield Strength
Elongation
Proportional Limit
Young’s Modulus
Instrument: Shimadzu Universal Testing Machine
Key Specs
Testing Force
Up to10 kN
Crosshead Speed
0.0005 to 3,000 mm/min
Crosshead Speed Accuracy
± 0.1%
Force Accuracy
Within ±1 % error of the indicated test force (in a range from 1/1000 to 1/1 of the load cell rated capacity) Compatible with JIS B7721 Class 1, EN 10002-2 Grade 1, ISO 7500-1 Class 1, BS 1610 Class 1, DIN 51221 Class 1, and ASTM E4
Crosshead Position Resolution
12.5 nm
Clamps
Compression, Tensile, 3-point bend
Tensile Stroke Length
180 to 775 mm
Effective Test Width
420 mm
ASTM Standard #
Standard Name
Link
ASTM A931
Standard Test Method for Tension Testing of Wire Ropes and Strands
