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Crosby Laboratory: Material and Fatigue Testing Capabilities

Preparing sandwich panel for testing
Students Prepare Sandwich Panel for Testing

Test Equipment

  • Universal MTS Control System
    • 2-channel controller, Fatigue rated actuators of 22Kip, 55Kip, and 165 Kip capacity. 200 Kip capacity reaction frame with 2 ton overhead crane.
  • Material Test Systems
    • MTS 810 Test System - 110 Kip capacity with fatigue capabilities.
    • Baldwin Test System - 120 Kip Capacity, Satec Controller.
  • Instron Material Test System
    • 200lb maximum capacity with sensitivity to 100 grams.
  • High Temperature Testing
    • MTS 653 Furnace mounted to MTS 810 test system. 100° -1400° C temperature range, three temperature zones, 185mm x 62.5mm x 62.5mm internal clearance.
  • Elevated Temperature Flexural Testing
    • Oven capability to 350° F, can accommodate test articles 12"x 36".
  • Material Characterization
    • Brinell and Rockwell Hardness Testing Machines
      Sonntag Universal Impact Machine (Charpy and Izod impact testing)
  • Specimen Preparation Capabilities
    • FTS System Multicool cold bath tank, -200° C minimum.

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Department of Mechanical Engineering
5711 Boardman Hall, Room 219
Orono, ME 04469-5711
Phone: (207) 581-2120 | Fax: (207) 581-2379

E-mail: megsmith@maine.edu


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