Uniaxial tension and compression testing of materials. System consists of a electromechanical testing instrument instron 4301 can apply loads up to 5kn, at 0. Sep 02, 2018 instron partner software version instron. The sample was placed in a bone holding fixture that uses a piston moving parallel to the cephalocaudal axis to compress the sample.
Instron upgrades allow users of instron and noninstron testing equipment to upgrade, or retrofit, testing frames with the industrys most advanced electronics and software. Instron has experience in upgrading over 5,000 test systems. The instron 4400 series of materials testing systems are designed to test specimens and. The 6800 series universal testing machines are designed to perform tensile, compression, flex, peel, puncture, friction, shear tests, and more. Next inxtron to see if you are a returning visitor. Rights to duplicate or otherwise copy this document and rights to disclose the document and the information that it contains to others and the right to use the information contained therein may be acquired only by written. A plot of force kn against displacement mm was produced by the instron series ix software and maximum puncture force kn was recorded. The systems are compatible with hundreds of grips and fixtures found in instron s expansive accessories catalog, with specific configurations.
Instrumet has been working with software controlled test equipment since the very start in the early 80s when the pc became a very important tool for collecting and analyzing data. An instron 4505 testing frame with 5500 series electronics and bluehill 2 software extendtm the system life and capability of your instron 4500 testing system by upgrading the control system with instrons advanced 5500 electronics and software. An instron universal testing machine model 4302, series ix, instron. The hydrogel samples were loaded in an instron mechanical testing system instron model 4442, park ridge, il fitted with a 50n load cell. Welcome to our new instron community blog hosted by instron. Instron 1011 this is an older instron 1011 universal tester controlled by a compaq 486dx4 computer running series ix ver 6. It is a compilation of the freshest, brightest, mosttalented minds that instron has to offer. Instron series 5500 load frames including series 5540, 5560, 5580. Instron 3342 in stock, we buy sell repair, price quote. Instron accessories for materials testing seventh edition. Testworks software allows you to choose from a variety of standard calculations for analyzing or reanalyzing test data, or you can create your own custom formulas. With this software the sample name and file name are the same. Instron fasttrack 8800 materials test control system reference manual configuration m2110011en revision c. Frequently asked questions about merlin software instron.
Should i unpack my instron when it arrives at my facility. Doubleclick the instron series ix icon to start the software and log on. The software is set up to make available only those calculations that are applicable to. The effect of low temperature blanching on the texture of. Data were analyzed by instron series ix software, which produced a loaddeformation curve for each data set. Start the testing program start the testing software, log on and set up the test you will perform. At instrumet, we remanufacture the 4501, 4502 and the 4505 series instron test frames. Bluehill 2 software university of pennsylvania school of. The testing device is composed of a steel block supporting the two outer supports, which are 35 mm apart. Instron series ix software was used to control the test machine and to collect the test data.
Using the instron series ix software, the forcedisplacement responses of each of the material at a displacement rate of 15 mmmin were acquired. The instron 4400 series of materials testing systems are designed to test specimens and components in tension, compression, shear and flexure, meeting international standards for those tests. Frequently asked questions about series ix software instron. This is an older instron 1011 universal tester controlled by a compaq 486dx4 computer running series ix ver 6.
Partner is compatible with microsoft office 20 professional edition only. A dialog box will appear asking you to specify a sample name. We have a ni 4882 pci gpib card which the 4442 is connected to. C reenable computer control by again pressing i eee on the instrons console. The instron series ix software provided with the testing apparatus continuously collected measure. Instron series 4400 testing systems university of cincinnati. Relationship between sensory and instrumental texture profile attributes jeanfrancois meulleneti dept. The peak detachment force was used to evaluate the bioadhesive force of the films. An instron 8501 servohydraulic test frame was used to load the specimens. Load and displacement data were recorded at 20 hz with the instron series ix software. Instron series ix software manual pdf instron 3340 series preinstallation manual pdf. Instron 4500 series frames, instron 4501, 4502, 4505, 5500, 5500r, 5565.
Spring test load cells compatible with sf600, sf1240, sf90 and sfx1560 series test systems. Parameters including tensile strength, tensile modulus, and elongation to break were calculated by instron series ix software. The instron 4400 series of materials testing systems are designed to test specimens and components in tension, compression, shear and flexure. As a leading supplier of testing equipment for crack propagation and fracture toughness, instron are aware of the challenges users face in reducing both the complexity and time taken to produce accurate, repeatable results. Functional compressive mechanics of a pvapvp nucleus pulposus replacement. C click the test button to start the test procedure. Samples were compressed at a strain rate of 100% strainmin.
Instron series ix software manual pdf instron 3340 series preinstallation manual pdf instron 3340 series manual pdf instron 3340 series datasheet pdf link to instron website. Bluehill 2 also comes with a conversion utility that automatically converts most existing merlin and series ix test methods and data. The specimen dimensions were measured to the nearest. Cyclic fatigue testing of adhesive joints test method. Start the testing software, log on and set up the test you will perform. An elastomeric gland is provided for a luer activating device lad. Rights to duplicate or otherwise copy this document and rights to disclose the document and the information that it contains to others and the right to use the information contained. Aug 02, 2010 this is an older instron 1011 universal tester controlled by a compaq 486dx4 computer running series ix ver 6. The instron series 4400 universal testing instruments are electromechanical systems.
Modernize the test frames in your laboratory and take advantage of the latest technological advances in electronics and software. These materials testing systems provide the user with comprehensive versatile solutions for the broadest range of testing materials. The 8801 provides complete testing solutions to satisfy the needs of advanced materials and component testing, and is ideally suited for high and low cycle fatigue testing, thermomechanical fatigue testing and fracture mechanics. If you would like to modify the way merlin opens you can change the settings to open the application directly to a particular test method or series ix. Functional compressive mechanics of a pvapvp nucleus. Progressive damage and delamination in plain weave s2. The 8801 servohydraulic testing system meets the challenging demands of a varied range of both dynamic static and static testing requirements.
Can utilize series ix software included for control via ieee connection from computer not included to the control panel. Figure 3 merlin interface figure 1 power switch figure 2 merlin software. The specimens were held by a pair of well aligned manually operated wedgeaction grips. Instron 4500 series frames instron 4501, 4502, 4505, 5500. A highly porous tantalum biomaterial trabecular metal tm with unique physical, mechanical, and tissue ingrowth characteristics has been developed for a variety of orthopaedic applications.
Switch back to the series ix software and click on the play button. The crosshead speed or loading rate was set to 100 mmmin for the evaluation of all samples. Bluehill universal brochure bluehill universal software is built from the groundup for touch interaction and an intuitive user experience. The reported data are an average of four test trays. These data were converted to stressstrain values and a tangent compressive modulus for each hydrogel sample was calculated. Instron 4411 tensile strength tester instron 4411 tensile strength tester is available from the lab world group. Prior to testing, samples were left to equilibrate at 50% humidity for 24 h. These tests are carried out using an instron 4400r testing device equipped with a load cell of 10 kn, with an instron 8500 controller and with a computer system for data processing instron series ix software. C log on as user eng45 using the password your instructor gives you. The software is able to calibrate itself against this. For the tensile test, specimens were cut into a dogbone shape. This provides you with instron pci digilink in the call queue, remote access to our engineering staff, discounts and additional services for one full year.
Load cells for use with the instron sf series spring testing frames are available in several capacities. Instron series ix automated materials testing system. The bluehill fracture software package addresses these challenges. The series ix software will now record the calibration output from the machine. When these dialog boxes are finished, the test runs automatically. We offer a windows based materials testing software packages with standard astm tensile, compression and flex methods built in and fully customizable. This document and the information that it contains are the property of instron corporation. If you enable load or strain control in the series ix. The test results table 1 and figure 2 show that av119 epoxy is relatively rate insensitive with joint strength increasing by approximately 27% over the displacement range considered. Instron bluehill calculation reference reference manual software manual number help version 1. This packaged system comes equipped with everything needed to start testing. Instron interfaced with the series ix data acquisition software instron was used to evaluate the stress applied to the samples during compression. Sampling procedure for puncture measurements of blanched potatoes and positioning of.
Instron fasttrack 8800 materials test control system. Cyclic fatigue testing of adhesive joints test method assessment. We have been offering infield and onsite training on all popular testing software packages including mts test works 3 and 4, instron series 9, merlin and. Tensile tests were performed under ambient conditions. All the testing was completed using an instron universal tester fitted with an instron 1,000 pound load cell and instrons series ix software. Need help removing elbow type arms from instron machine. Pdf metallurgical characterization of a porous tantalum. We have brought those favored features along into bluehill 2, maximizing.
Every time you open a method it will add the last method opened to the top of the list. Our attention to every element of the system is what separates. Materials testing system for tensile, compression and 4point or 3point flexure tests. The 3380 series floor model systems are ideal for tension andor compression applications for tests up 250 kn 56,200lbf. Parameters corresponding to sensory attributes were obtained from the curves.
Flexural properties the flexural strength and modulus of the composites were assessed using the three. Frequently asked questions about partner software instron. The instron series ix software was implemented to determine the tensile strength, tensile modulus, and elongation at break. I invite you to visit the product page and explore the powerful software capabilities for rapid test design and product development. Ambient laboratory environment during testing was 66 to 70f with relative humidity ranging from 46 to 56%. After testing one sample of each material, a second round of tensile tests were performed on both. The up toggle switch on the frame panel does not work. Data can be imported for reanalysis from other applications such as mts multipurpose testware, and a series ix test and data file import utility. Instron 3342 single column testing system easy clickquotebuy today. Jul 01, 2006 this packaged system comes equipped with everything needed to start testing. Loading your sample there are two main types of sample grips, and both methods will be discussed. Here is the feature brief document that you can find under the literature section of the product page.
For lvdt devices it is now also necessary to select the partner version that the device was rationalized with. We have an instron 4442 and a pc running series ix ver 8. Control of the testing system is via an instron proprietary software program designed. The software is set up to make available only those calculations that are applicable to the current test type. Instron series 5500 load frames including series 5540, 5560, 5580 reference manual equipment m1014190en revision a. Instron series 4400 testing systems m21944001 issue b, june 1996 operating instructions. Instron series 5500 load frames including series 5540.
If you prefer, you can configure the system to always include all the calculations from all the test types that you have purchased. Download scientific diagram instron 4point bend test. Parameters including tensile strength, tensile modulus, and elongation to break. Table of contents chapter page 1 introduction 11 outline 11 purpose 12 description. Electromagnetic compatibility where applicable, this equipment is designed to comply with international electromagnetic compati. Instron series ix automated materials testing system usescience.
This texture method allowed for multiple measurements per sample thus allowing testing for significant differences over the whole potato sample. We have brought those favored features along into bluehill 2, maximizing familiarity and minimizing training often associated with new software packages. Now series ix has the balance and full scale values for the output from the instron machine. In addition, we carry a large inventory of hard to find parts for frames that are no longer produced or serviced by instron. After starting a test i see a message that says ls control requires version 2 proms and proper mux. The effect of low temperature blanching on the texture of whole processed new potatoes. Series ix software needs the strain units set to %. Advanced diagnostic tool for 5900 series to enable. Ca2551995c improved lubricious orand wettable orand. Model 4500 series frames at instrumet, we remanufacture the 4501, 4502 and the 4505 series instron test frames. You specify the filename for two types of files the. Instron upgrades allow users of instron and non instron testing equipment to upgrade, or retrofit, testing frames with the industrys most advanced electronics and software. C doubleclick the instron series ix icon to start the software. The mrd file stores some kind of data used by instron series software and devices instron manufactures and services materials testing instruments, systems, and accessories, providing you with comprehensive solutions for all your research, quality, and servicelife testing requirements.
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