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One Device to Meet All Your Strain Measurement Needs
Non-Ambient Testing
Its versatility allows for testing specimens and components at ambient and high/low temperatures, or while specimens are submersed in a bath.
Multiple Specimen Types
A single device in your lab can now accommodate test specimens with multiple gauge lengths or varied elongations, offering a field of view up to 840 mm for testing a wide range of material types and sizes.
Real-Time Data Rate
Utilize the real-time 490 Hz data rate to capture quickly changing measurement events.
Synchronized Playback
Record images of the test for synchronized playback or for post-analysis with Digital Image Correlation.
Marking Methods
Depending on your application, you can now take measurements using a variety of marking methods — dots, lines, speckle, or even natural patterns.
Advanced Averaging Transverse Strain Measurement for Sheet Metal
AverEdge32 is an optional advanced feature of the AVE 2 that utilizes edge-detection technology to simultaneously measure transverse strain at 32 locations along the specimen gauge length. It then averages them in real time, resulting in a smooth and repeatable transverse strain value, which is essential to calculating the r-value of sheet metal.
Features and Benefits
- Real-time transverse strain, averaged from 32 gauge widths, provides repeatable transverse strain with even the most demanding materials
- Improved results repeatability, reducing or eliminating the need to perform any retesting
- Edge detection eliminates the need for transverse marks
- Exceeds the requirements of ISO 10113, ASTM E517, JIS 2254 & GB/T 5027 for plastic strain ratio (r-value)
- AverEdge32 can be seamlessly integrated with any existing AVE 2 currently installed or purchased separately
- Patent Pending back screen design guides the light away from the operator, reducing fatigue
View Specifications
r-Value Comparisons
Single Gauge Width vs. AverEdge32 Technology
Related Webinar
In this webinar we discuss the challenges in measuring strain in sheet metal and discuss how the AverEdge32 can improve formability testing, including capturing data such as plastic strain ratio (r-value).
Endless Applications
AVE 2 lets you measure modulus and strain properties to failure, including r&n results with the transverse option, at high, low, or ambient conditions on almost any material including plastics, metals, composites, textiles, films, elastomers, paper, components, and bio-materials.
Designed to Move from System to System with Ease
System Compatibility
Can be used on ANY system in your lab that accepts a ±10V analog input, regardless of age or manufacturer.
Quick Installation
Easily mounts to testing frame and can be quickly moved from machine to machine within the lab.
Streamlined Control
Streamlined operator controls are integrated directly into Bluehill® Universal software, removing confusing and unnecessary steps.
COMPATIBLE WITH DYNAMIC SYSTEMS
For Cyclic Testing and High Speed Monotonic Tests
Cyclic Testing up to 20 Hz
The AVE 2 is now available with an option for cyclic testing, supporting frequencies up to 20 Hz.
Tracking up to 500 mm/s
Capable of tracking displacement at up to 500 mm/s, the AVE 2 dynamic is perfect for fast monotonic testing.
Integration with 8800MT
AVE 2 dynamic capability is available exclusively on the 8800 Minitower dynamic control system.
Integration with WaveMatrix2™
Seamless integration with WaveMatrix2. Compatible with the Calculations and Advanced Control modules.
Dynamic
Strain Control
Control your cyclic tests at up to 20 Hz using the dynamic strain measurement from your AVE 2 video extensometer.
Axial and Transverse
Strain Data
Both axial and transverse specimen measurements are available for cyclic strain monitoring.
Dynamic Low Force Applications
Understanding the effect of knife edges on the specimen life of compliant materials. AVE 2 for dynamic low force provides strain control without damaging your specimen.
Dynamic High Force Applications
Understanding the effect of high energy specimen failure on your measurement device. AVE 2 for dynamic high force provides strain control without damaging your extensometer in case of specimen failure.
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SVE 2
Standard Video Extensometer
The SVE 2 (catalog no. 2663-902) is a non-contacting extensometer that’s ideal for elastomers and polymers that have less demanding requirements for measuring strain, including ASTM D412 and ISO 37.
Optional Lenses
6 mm, 9 mm, 16 mm, and 35 mm Focal Length Lenses
Lenses on the AVE 2 and SVE 2 are easily swapped out to accommodate up to a 840 mm field of view.