MAPUA UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL AND MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

ME136P-2/C4
Engineering Materials, Processes and Testing

Laboratory Experiment 1.1

UNIVERSAL TESTING MACHINE

Ferrer, Wes Vincent M. Date Performed: November 9, 2021

2018102352 Date Submitted: November 24, 2021

Engr. Jennifer A. Valdez

Professor
ABSTRACT
Universal testing machines (UTMs), sometimes known as universal testers, can perform various
tests to measure the tensile strength of material and compressive. These tests include standard
tensile and compressive testing, seal strength tests, bond strength tests, bend tests, puncture tests,
and spring tests. The test to be used for a particular material type is generally specified by a
standards body, such as the ASTM International standards agency. A load frame for support, a
load cell for force measurement, an upper and lower crosshead to hold the test product, an
extension measuring mechanism, and a device to read measurements are all conventional
components of a universal testing machine. When purchasing a machine, it's critical to consider
each of these components to ensure appropriate for the sample, the capacity required, and
whether or not environmental control is needed.

OBJECTIVE
1. Identification of the different parts and operations of the Universal Testing Machine and its
relevance.
INTRODUCTION
The universal testing machine (UTM) is a machine that evaluates the mechanical parameters
(tension, compression, etc.) of a test specimen using tensile, compressive, or transverse stresses.
The name of the machine originated from the wide range of tests it can perform on different
materials. Peel tests, flexural tests, tension tests, bend tests, friction testing, spring tests, and
other tests can all be performed with UTM.

Universal testing equipment gives improved control and stability during the materials testing
procedure. Precision and uniformity are also ensured by using a universal testing machine.
Material mechanics, or material strength, is an area of materials science that calculates material
stresses and strains. Among the many tensile strength and compressive strength materials tests
accessible are tear, elongation, fatigue, plasticity, 3-point bend, deflection, deformation,
elasticity, fracture, and failure tests. The diversity of tests offered allows for examining a wide
range of materials in some conditions (for example, varied speeds, loading rates, and forces).

A universal testing machine is used to measure the strength of materials. Universal testing
equipment gives improved control and stability during the materials testing procedure. Precision
and consistency are also ensured by using a universal testing machine. Materials testing with
universal testing equipment should follow DIN, ISO, and ASTM standards. Furthermore, proper
safety precautions should be implemented to avoid accidents and injuries. For example, DIN
51233, ISO 527, and ISO 37 are regularly used standards for universal testing of plastic and
rubber products. PCE Instruments is committed to worker safety and protection, and each PCE-
branded adaptable testing equipment is built under the machinery directive 2006/42/EG.
METHODS
1. For the experiment, prepare the specified specimen.
2. For each specimen, use the appropriate Universal Testing Machine.
3. To begin the test, place the specimen in the UTM.
4. Check to see that the clamps on the UTM are properly tightened.
5. Analyze the specimen by performing the test.
6. Remove the specimen from the UTM clamps carefully after the test.
7. After the test is completed, write it down all of the relevant data.

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

The main objective of UTM is to evaluate the mechanical properties of materials. Tensile tests,
compression tests, adhesion tests, pull-out tests, bending tests, and hysteresis testing are among
UTM's standard tests. UTM can be used to test concrete, steel, cables, springs, steel wires and
chains, slings, links, rope, winches, steel ropes, and other materials. Universal testing machines
are a flexible solution for demanding quality control and research testing. Whether for modest
test forces or heavy workloads, all universal testing machines provide good test result
repeatability.

CONCLUSION
Understanding the fundamentals of Universal Testing Machine is essential for me as a
Manufacturing Engineering student since it will allow me to apply what I've learned in the
classroom to the mechanical industry. The Universal Testing Machine is a versatile machine that
can help with further product analysis. Due to its versatility, the Universal Testing Machine can
evaluate tensile strength, load, shearing, and other forces that the machine can measure.
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3.) Youtube. (2020, August 9). 03 - (UTM) Universal Testing Machine; Parts & Uses. Youtube.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvUBidm0ON8.