Universal Testing Machine

Universal Testing Machine

A universal testing machine is a machine used to test the material's mechanical properties like tensile strength, compressive strength, and various others. Universal in its name represents the versatility of the machine to perform a number of different tests in it. It consists of two units: a loading unit and a control unit. The loading unit helps physically apply the load over the material specimen while the control unit controls the operation of this load application and provides the results.

UTM is commonly used in various industries, including manufacturing, construction, and research, to assess the strength, elasticity, and durability of materials like metals, plastics, rubber, and composites. The machine measures parameters such as force, displacement, and deformation to analyze material performance and ensure quality control in engineering applications.

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Branch: Mechanical Engineering

Subject: Mechanics of Solid

Topic: Testing Machine

Subtopic: Universal Testing Machine

Learning Objectives

After completing this module, you will be able to:

1. Understand the universal testing machine (UTM) setup and different specimen arrangements for various tests.
2. Explain the procedure to conduct tensile tests of various metals.
3. Understand the factors that define the various properties of a material.
4. Calculate the tensile strength of the different materials and get the ranges for their strength.
5. Understand the suitability of the material for various purposes.