Name of the equipment:

Universal Testing Machine (UTM)

Make & Model:

Shimadzu AGS-X 10kN

I-Stem Registration ID-

3245790

Category of Instrument

materials testing machines

Types of Analysis / Testing

Testing

Application:

To test the mechanical properties of materials, components, and products by applying controlled forces and measuring their response.

Description of Instrument

A versatile piece of equipment used to test the mechanical properties of materials under various conditions, such as tensile, compressive, and bending strength. 

Book through I-STEM: https://www.istem.gov.in/ Slot Booking Link I-STEM Slot Booking link for External User

Booking available for Internal and External Both Requisition form for Internals Externals

Faculty In-charge: Dr. Soney Varghese Email ID: soneyva@nitc.ac.in Phone number:  0494-2886524

Technical Staff: Anurag C (ST)  anuragc@nitc.ac.in

Department MSED Office Email ID smseoffice@nitc.ac.in Location Room No. 204B, Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Features of the equipment ü Test Modes: They support various test modes such as tension, compression, tear, and shear testing. ü Accuracy: UTMs provide precise and accurate measurements of force, displacement, and strain. ü Speed Range: They offer adjustable speed ranges for applying force or displacement at different rates, typically from very slow to high speeds.

Unique features/Measurement capabilities, if any Ø Theoretical 3D printing resolution: 1µm (practical limit 100 µm) Ø Integrated DNA studio software for design of simple structures

Instrument Technical Description and Major Specifications (This Specifications Limited to Major 5) § Load Cell: It incorporates a load cell or force transducer to measure the applied force accurately. § Crosshead: The crosshead moves vertically to apply tension or compression to the test specimen. § Control System: It includes a control system that regulates the test parameters such as load rate, displacement rate, and test duration.

Measurement/Sample specifications: · Sample type: metal, Film, Ceramics etc. · Sample Shape : For tensile test  "dog bone" or "dumbbell" shaped samples as per ASTM standard are required

Ø Should be solid sample

Ø Login to the ISTEM portal and book the slot.

Ø Samples can be sent in the address,

Department of Materials Science and Engineering,

NIT Calicut,

NIT Campus PO-673601

Calicut, Kerala.

Internal	External Academic Institutes	National R&D Lab	Industry
200/- per sample	500/- per sample + 18% GST	500/- per sample + 18% GST	1000/- sample + 18% GST