Universal testing machine Mecmesin Multitest 2,5 – dV

 

Name of the research unit managing the infrastructure element/Responsible person/Contact details

CCHAPT - Center for Research in Hydraulics, Automation and Thermal Processes

Lecturer Dr. Eng. Vasile Cojocaru

Tel.:     (0741) 754 875

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Infrastructure element location

University Center of UBB in Reșita, Faculty of Engineering, Materials Resistance Laboratory, building A, room A.4

Features and performance

The Mecmesin Multitest 2.5 – dV mechanical testing machine, with a testing capacity of 2500 N, allows the performance of mechanical tensile and three-point bending tests for polymeric, elastomeric and composite materials. Command, control and data processing are done through the Vector Pro MT software. 

The software offers the possibility of configuring tensile, compression, bending tests; Drawing force-elongation diagrams; Testing to predetermined limit values ​​of force or displacement; Calculation of specific stresses and strains; Plotting specific stress-strain diagrams: Experimental determination of Young's modulus; Determination of flow limit; Calculation of conventional yield strength. 

General characteristics: Tensile - compression testing machine, with a testing capacity of 2500 N, intended for tests on plastic materials, polymers, composites, sheets, etc. (tests according to ISO 527, ASTM D638, ISO 178).

Machine features: Control of test programs from dedicated software installed on external PC; Data acquisition (force, displacement) and data processing in dedicated software installed on external PC; Travel: 500 mm; Movement accuracy: ±0.13mm for a stroke of 300 mm; Positioning resolution: 0.001mm; Working speed: adjustable between 0.1 - 1200 mm/min; Speed ​​accuracy ±0.2% of indicated speed; Speed ​​resolution: 0.1mm/min. 

Force cell features: Capacity: 2500 N (identical to the machine's maximum capacity); Interchangeable force cell with quick mounting on test machine (adapters included); Measurement accuracy: ± 0.5% of the measured value over the range between 5-100% of the maximum capacity of the force cell. 

Software features: Software that allows configuration and control of test programs (including test cycles), acquisition, processing and export of data in Microsoft Excel format and other common formats (eg .dat, .pdf); Tension/deformation control.

Access

Qualified personnel can perform, on request, mechanical tests (in the field of forces of the equipment) both for UBB employees and for third parties. 

The rates applied take into account the related material and personnel expenses. Access is by appointment (at least 7 days in advance) at: 

Lecturer Dr. Eng. Vasile Cojocaru

Phone: (0741) 754 875

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The test recipient will provide the specimens in a suitable condition, ready for testing, and will bear the costs of utilities, consumables and maintenance of the equipment, as well as the actual structural analyzes and writing of related reports.

Hours of operation

 

From Monday to Friday, between 8:00 and 16:00, excluding holidays

Areas of use

Mechanical tensile and three-point bending tests on polymeric, elastomeric and composite materials, within the force range (0-2500 N).

Involvement of the equipment in teaching activities

The mechanical testing machine is used to support:

  • laboratory activities carried out with students in the disciplines:
    • Strength of materials I – Year II, IM, Bachelor;
    • Strength of materials II – Year II, IM, Bachelor;
  • activities for the completion of studies at the bachelor's and master's cycles.

Specialist personnel (name and status of operator)

Lecturer Dr. Eng. Vasile Cojocaru

Tel.: (0741) 754 875

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