Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Testing Machine",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Fixture puts packaging to the test from
Lloyd Instruments, which we summarised at the time by saying "New jig has been designed for compression testing using the low force (1kN) LFPlus single column universal materials testing machine".
Several months prior to that,
we featured the news release Engine manufacturer upgrades testing machines from
Zwick Testing Machines: "Using an upgraded Vibrophore fatigue tests can be performed on parts, such as valve bridges, rocker arms and gear wheels, with a frequency between 80 and 90Hz".
In April 2007, we covered the news from Zwick Testing Machines
concerning its TestXpert
- take a look at Global testing system cuts confusion
which says: "The LSIMS connects and integrates Zwick's testing products used in Woodbridge production plants around the world to a central computer system in Canada".
Take a look also at the news release from Lloyd Instruments, University purchases materials testing machine,
as well as Solution monitors tests from Zwick Testing Machines,
and Impact tester wins award from Zwick Testing Machines.
See also:
Testing equipment improves packaging
(March 2007)
Zwick's horizontally constructed testing system simplifies the insertion and gripping of the packaging specimens
Robot tests three things at once
(February 2007)
Zwick has produced a robotic testing system that can perform tensile, flexure and notched impact testing at one time
Materials test software makes Chinese debut
(February 2007)
Chinaplas 2007 will see the Chinese debut of Lloyd Instruments' NexygenPlus materials test and control software and the FTPlus friction tester
Lloyd Instruments employee receives accreditation
(January 2007)
A Lloyd Instruments employee has become a UKAS accredited operator for the force calibration of universal materials testing machines to ISO 7500-1
Water tough bearings provide triple the life
(December 2006)
NSK has expanded its Tough Technology programme to produce Water Tough WTF
Testers are adapted to nonstandard applications
(October 2006)
Lloyd Instruments' thriving 'Customer Specials' Department has recently produced special versions of its 50kN LR50KPlus and 10kN LR10KPlus twin column universal testing machines
Tester is customised for medical device duties
(October 2006)
Some years ago Zwick was contacted by one of its existing customers, a major manufacturer of catheters
Trade fair showcases test technologies
(August 2006)
A trade fair will be held at Zwick in Ulm (Germany) from 16th to 19th October 2006
Slides combine in pressure testing machine
(August 2006)
Pneumatically operated linear slides simplify the design and construction of a new pressure testing machine produced by hydraulic testing expert Curtis Assemble and Test
Viscosity tester is economical alternative
(August 2006)
Zwick Roell is introducing an enhanced backward extrusion apparatus with optimised testing software for measuring the dynamic viscosity of substances
Tester determines coefficient of friction
(July 2006)
The ProLine COF testing system is a perfect and affordable choice for testing the coefficient of friction of plastic film and sheeting when sliding over itself or other substances
Materials tester works without contact
(July 2006)
Zwick has released its latest videoXtens video extensometer aimed at materials testing applications where it is impractical or inadvisable to make contact with the specimen
Accurate elastomer testing in Nuremberg
(June 2006)
The DKT Fair in Nuremberg will feature a universal testing machine equipped with the world's most advanced digital extensometer and configured for tensile tests on elastomers
Tester determines coefficient of friction
(May 2006)
The ProLine COF testing system is a perfect and affordable choice for determining the coefficient of friction of plastic film and sheeting when sliding over itself or other substances
Speeding up tensile tests for metal specimens
(May 2006)
Small automatic feed system with a magazine for 20 samples especially for implementation in the metal industry for tensile testing
EU country using tester for radioactive materials
(May 2006)
EU member state takes delivery of a fully automatic instrument to test the hardness of radioactive materials in a hot cell
Steel plate testing goes automatic
(May 2006)
Zwick has recently provided one of its customers with a completely automatic solution for tensile testing of heavy steel plate
Video extensometer makes materials testing safer
(May 2006)
Zwick has released its latest videoXtens video extensometer aimed at materials testing applications where it is impractical or inadvisable to make contact with the specimen
News on the Proline testing machine from Zwick Testing Machines
(April 2006)
Machine performs durability tests to allow a statement to be made concerning the long-term performance of a solder connection by subjecting the connectors to fatigue
Grippers help accelerate valve testing process
(April 2006)
A novel high-speed machine for testing medical inflation check valves makes extensive use of Festo parallel grippers to help accelerate the manufacturing process
Steel tester doubles capacity
(March 2006)
Electromechanical universal testing machine for the steel industry doubles capacity from 600 to 1200kN and can carry out tensile, compression and bend tests on steel specimens and components
Extensometer makes Chinese debut
(February 2006)
Chinaplas 2006 from 26th to 29th April provides first opportunity in China to see extensometer for accurate extension measurement of materials such as semi-rigid plastics, elastomers and rubbers
Testing machine is wider
(January 2006)
Tinius Olsen has just introduced a new ultrawide testing machine with 835mm width between columns
News on the EZ50 materials testing machine from Lloyd Instruments
(January 2006)
An EZ50 materials testing machine is playing a key role in a 4 year research project to investigate many aspects of wire/rod network design and specification
Tester penetrates plastics
(December 2005)
Zwick automatic test system with a high-speed testing machine accomplishes fully automatic penetration testing of plastics
Extensometers to show up at Indian plastics event
(November 2005)
Plastindia 2006 will be the venue for the first public showing of Lloyd Instruments' versatile new EXPlus series of extensometers
Test software capitalises on 80 year development
(October 2005)
More than 10,000 successful test software installations and more than 80 years of experience in materials testing have gone into the development of the new generation testXpert II software
Universal tester turns to packaging assessment
(August 2005)
The 1kN LFPlus single column universal testing machine from Lloyd Instruments can be used to test a wide range of properties of packets for potato crisps to optimise production processes
Force tester is dedicated to O-ring performance
(August 2005)
A versatile system for tensile testing of rubber O-rings combines a special motorised ring grip in with a universal materials testing machine such as the 5kN LRXPlus
Indexer measures polymer melt flow rates
(July 2005)
The Davenport MFI-10 melt flow indexer from Lloyd Instruments is an intelligent modular system which allows fully automatic measurement of the melt flow rate of a polymer
Universal testers are easy to customise
(July 2005)
The Digital Line is the latest range of universal testing machines developed by IDM Instruments
Bollards get to grips with tensile testing
(July 2005)
Lloyd Instruments has introduced a pair of heavy duty split bollard grips designed specifically for performing tensile tests on webbing, belts, lashings, harnesses and textiles
News on the Latex testing machine from Secomak
(June 2005)
Secomak's latest latex testing machine determines the mechanical stability of concentrated natural and synthetic latex rubber when subjected to high speed mechanical stirring or mechanical shear
Tester confirms undersea mating abilities
(June 2005)
A company specialising in undersea equipment for the oil and gas industry is using Tinius Olsen equipment and test software to ensure its connectors will work reliably even at depths up to 3000m