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Micro-tensile testing system

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OSTI ID:913142

A micro-tensile testing system providing a stand-alone test platform for testing and reporting physical or engineering properties of test samples of materials having thicknesses of approximately between 0.002 inch and 0.030 inch, including, for example, LiGA engineered materials. The testing system is able to perform a variety of static, dynamic, and cyclic tests. The testing system includes a rigid frame and adjustable gripping supports to minimize measurement errors due to deflection or bending under load; serrated grips for securing the extremely small test sample; high-speed laser scan micrometers for obtaining accurate results; and test software for controlling the testing procedure and reporting results.

Research Organization:
Kansas City Plant (KCP), Kansas City, MO (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
United States Department of Energy
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-01AL66850
Assignee:
Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies (Kansas City, MO)
Patent Number(s):
7,243,554
Application Number:
11/229,111
OSTI ID:
913142
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

References (2)

Piezo-Actuated Microtensile Test Apparatus journal January 1998
Tensile testing device for microstructured specimens journal December 1997

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