11.1 - Universal Testing Machine

Question 1

is named as such because it is a great multi-purpose
instrument that can perform many different varieties of tests on an equally diverse range of
materials, components, and structures.

Answer 1

Universal Testing Machine (UTM)

Question 2

measures how strong it is, how stretchy it is , and how stiff it is

Answer 2

Tensile Test

Question 3

The exact opposite of a tensile test.

• where you compress an object until a certain load or distance has been
  reached or the product breaks

Answer 3

Compression Test -

Question 4

• Similar to a tensile test
• you pull apart two materials that have been bonded together

Answer 4

Adhesion Tests (Peel test)

Question 5

a compression test where you support a length of material by spanning it across two supports on each end

Answer 5

Bending Test

Question 6

What are the samples that can be tested?

Answer 6

1. Rope
2. Steel Rope
3. Winches
4. Steel Wire
5. Electrical Wire
6. Webbing
7. Spring
8. Slings
9. Cable
10. Nylon Rope
11. Links
12. Chain
13. Steel Chain

Question 7

Parts of UTM

Answer 7

1 Upper Crosshead
2 Upper Grip
3 Screw
4 Lower Grip
5 Column
6 Lower Crosshead
7 Press Plate/Compression Plate
8 Working Table
9 Cylinder
10 Metal Sheet
11 Baseplate
12 Grip Control System
13 Control Processing Unit
(CPU)
14 Computer Monitor
15 Printer
16 Power Switch
17 Emergency Stop
18 Digital Controller

Question 8

• The topmost part of the UTM
• It is fixed

Answer 8

Upper Crosshead

Question 9

Used to grip the upper end of the sample

Answer 9

Upper Grip

Question 10

Used to adjust the position of the lower crosshead

Answer 10

Screw

Question 11

• Used to grip the lower end of the sample
• Together with the lower crosshead, it moves downward during tensile and peel/adhesive test

Answer 11

Lower Grip

Question 12

Supports the test frame

Answer 12

Column

Question 13

• Lower head of the UTM and is one of the important parts
• Has upward and downward movement

Answer 13

Lower Crosshead

Question 14

It is where compression and bending tests take place

Answer 14

Press Plate/Compression Plate

Question 15

Put the compression and bending test fixtures

Answer 15

Working Table

Question 16

• Can be seen when the metal sheet is removed
• Test loading system

Answer 16

Cylinder

Question 17

Covers the internal parts of the UTM

Answer 17

Metal Sheet

Question 18

Supports the whole UTM

Answer 18

Baseplate

Question 19

Brain of the computer where most calculations take place

Answer 19

Control Processing Unit
(CPU)

Question 20

Output device that displays information

Answer 20

Computer Monitor

Question 21

Used to print the results of the test conducted

Answer 21

Printer

Question 22

Used to turn on the machine by rotating the switch clockwise

Answer 22

Power Switch

Question 23

• A fail-safe control switch that provides both safety for the machinery and for the person using the machinery
• used to stop the machinery quickly when there is a risk of injury or the workflow requires stopping

Answer 23

Emergency Stop

Question 24

Used to ensure that the specified test rate is accurately maintained throughout the test

Answer 24

Digital Controller