METALS TESTING
For over 75 years Instron has supplied testing systems to the world’s leading manufacturers and educational, scientific, and research institutions. Instron has long partnered with metals manufacturers to design systems to meet their unique needs. Our engineers participate in all relevant ASTM and ISO committees to advance the standards and make sure that all Instron systems, software, extensometers, and accessories are up to date on compliance. Our testing systems are designed to last for decades, and buying an Instron is assurance that your investment will continue to meet industry standards well into the future.
- The Definitive Guide to ASTM E8/E8M Tension Testing of Metals
- ISO 6892-1: 2009 Tensile Testing Metallic Materials
- The Definitive Guide to ASTM A370
- White Paper: Steel Reinforcement Bar - A Tensile Testing Guide
- White Paper: ISO 6892-1: 2016 Ambient Tensile Testing of Metallic Materials
- Understanding ISO 6892-1:2016 and the Most Notable Changes
- Spring Testing 101
To Meet the Demands of Metals Testing
Instron offers a full spectrum of universal testing systems to meet the needs of metals manufacturers. The electromechanical 68TM-50 table top system is for testing up to 50 kN (~ 11,250 lbf), the electromechanical 5980 Series floor standing systems are for testing up to 600 kN (~135,000 lbf), and the hydraulic Industrial Series systems are for testing between 300 kN (~67,500 lbf) and 2,000 kN (~450,000 lbf). Each of these systems has matching accessories required to perform metal testing to ASTM and ISO standards including heating and cooling chambers, load cells for force/stress, extensometers for strain, and a wide range of tensile grips depending on your test specimen geometry.
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| 1) | Dependable Machines Robust systems designed for industrial environments |
| 2) | Test All Your Product on One Machine Class leading load cell accuracy down to 1/1000 of the load cell capacity |
| 3) | Reliable Results Premium controller technology provides simple and reliable strain control |
| 4) | Simple to Use Touch operated Bluehill® Universal software with a comprehensive library of metals test methods |
| 5) | Traceable Results Bluehill Universal Traceability module provides confidence in your methods |
| 6) | Test at Any Temperature Standard solutions from -150°C to +1200°C |
| 7) | Grip All Specimen Types & Geometries Wide range of gripping technology suitable for all metal applications |
Instron's wide range of gripping technologies allow for testing of all forms of metal specimens, from thin wire to rebar and sheet metal to large plate. Each Instron grip has specific advantages for different applications and budgets.
In 2009, ISO 6892-1 replaced and combined both the previous ISO 6892 and the widely used EN10002-1:2001 standards. Most notably, it introduced testing rates based on strain rate (Method A). To better clarify these changes, the requirements of Method A were updated in ISO 6892-1:2016 which now includes two clearly defined approaches - Method A1 (closed-loop strain control) and Method A2 (constant crosshead separation rate). The benefits of strain control include more repeatable and comparable results from machine to machine, minimized time per test, simpler setup, and reduced operator training.
Extensometers are an important part of metals testing due to the material's need for precise strain measurement. Instron builds and calibrates contacting and non-contacting extensometers that have been specifically designed for testing metals.
Sheet metal product development is always striving to increase strength while maintaining formability. The plastic strain ratio (r-value) and the strain hardening exponent (n-value) are critical mechanical properties that define the formability of these materials.
TRUSTED AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS FOR THE METALS INDUSTRY
Improving Efficiency for High Volume Testing
Instron has delivered hundreds of automated testing systems to leading global metals producers and innovative startups alike. Our automation solutions are designed to meet a wide range of throughput demands and spatial configurations, ensuring seamless integration into your production environment.
Whether you're looking to optimize efficiency or expand testing capabilities, we offer scalable systems that can incorporate additional equipment such as hardness testers and more. From initial concept through to on-site installation and final sign-off, our experienced automation engineers partner with you every step of the way, ensuring your solution is tailored precisely to your operational needs.
The Bluehill® Universal metals module includes 30 metals testing standards to make testing simple and more consistent across many different systems and labs. Some of the methods included in this module are ASTM A370, A615, E8, E21, E646, E517, ISO 6892-1, ISO 6892-2, ISO 10113, and ISO 10275.
To Perform the Most Common Test Types for Metals
Instron universal testing machines perform tensile, compression, bend, peel, tear, and other mechanical tests on metallic materials and products to ASTM, ISO, JIS, and other industry standards.
Servohydraulic and electrodynamic systems with force ranges from 1 kN to 5,000 kN (200 lbs to 1,000,000 lbs) are used for dynamic testing of metallic materials and components.
The Instron MPX motorized pendulum impact test system with the new Bluehill Impact software is the preferred system for metals impact testing to Charpy and Izod standards. Available in capacities ranging from 300 to 900 Joules, the MPX is efficient and easy to operate, making it suitable for high volume testing.
