View source for Open Source Universal Material Science Destructive Testing Machine

=Basics=
*Part of the [[Open Source Laboratory Construction Set]]
*An Open Source "Universal Tester"
*Used to measure the [[Compressive Strength]] ,  [[Shear Strength]] ,  and [[Tensile Strength]] of any material  made into the standard shape (usually a bar or hook
*Uses load cells, but the early versions could use [[Hook Style Scale]]s
*Is almost essential if we start making any materials to provide hard, consistent evidence of material properties, especially for metals, and plastics
*Can also be used to test various weld techniques (On a purpose built small destructive test sample however for proof of concept, it doesn't replace a [[X-Ray Based Weld Inspection Device]]

=See Also=
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=Useful Links=
*[https://www.admet.com/how-to-perform-an-adhesive-lap-joint-shear-strength-test-astm-d1002/ A Page Descibing using such a Device to Check Welds]