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 Scales
• 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
• Can also test the "tackyness" / cohesion+adhesion of various glues, and greases

Useful Links

• A Page Descibing using such a Device to Check Welds