Micro Compression Testing Machine

Micro Compression Testing Machine This image shows the MCT with the PC length measurement kit and side observation kit installed.

The Shimadzu micro compression testers MCT Series evaluate the strength of micro components, micro particles generated in powder processing and fine fibers used in new materials. As production of spherical micro powder particles with diameters from several microns to several 100 ^m becomes possible with the advancements in metal and ceramic powder manufacturing technologies, it has become necessary to evaluate their characteristics. Fine fibers used in composite materials, as well as various other micro materials, also need to be evaluated for their compression characteristics. The Shimadzu MCT...

A New-Concept Compression Testing Machine for Evaluating the Strength of Micro Materials Micro Compression Displacement Measurement To enable evaluation of compression characteristics of various micro materials, the MCT series provides models with two different resolution and measurement ranges: - measurement range up to 100 µm and resolution of 0.001 µm. - measurement range up to 10 µm and resolution of 0.0001 µm. Main Testing Sequence 1. Setting test parameters Wide Load Range The MCT series is available in two different test forces: maximum test forces of 4903 mN and 1961 mN. Highly Accurate...

A Design with Simplicity in Mind Loading unit Micrometer (optical head) Loading status indication lamps Compression displacement detector Indenter Objective lens Lower compression plate vise X–Y stage Sliding stage Vertical stage shift handle Micrometer (optical head) This unit measures the size of the specimen. The specimen is sandwiched by two indicators to enable measurement up to 200 µm at an increment of 0.1 µm (when the ×50 objective lens is used). The measured dimension is displayed on the PC screen where it can be further processed to calculate and display the strength of the specimen....

Testing of Diverse Physical Properties [Choose test modes that suit the purpose of the test.] Compression Test Load–unload Test When a particle or fiber is selected as the specimen, force increased to the set point and the compressive strength is determined when the specimen breaks, or if the specimen does not break, the strength at time of specified deformation is determined. For other types of specimens, the test ends at the preset force point. Test force is increased to the maximum force point and then decreased to the minimum force point. Test force Test force Loading Pattern • Compressive...

Cyclic Test Measurement Principle Test force is repeatedly increased and decreased up to 250 times to evaluate the property of the specimen under repeatedly applied force. A test force at a constant augmented rate is applied to the specimen, secured between the upper compression rod (a 50 µm flat indenter provided as standard) and the lower compression plate. The amount of deformation of the specimen is then automatically measured. The test force can be set between 9.8 and 4903 mN, or between 9.8 and 1961 mN. Measurement is possible up to 100 µm or 10 µm at a resolution of 0.001 µm or 0.0001...

Abundant Analysis Functions Aid Evaluation of Compression Characteristics [Examples of data processing] Display of Test Force, Displacement and Strength Test results (test force, displacement and strength, etc.) are displayed together with the mean values and test parameters. Strength–Particle Diameter Curve The relationship between particle size and strength is displayed in a graph. Superimposed Test Force–Displacement Curves Differences in deformation characteristics of multiple specimens can be graphed for easy comparison by superimposing the test force–displacement curves. The curves can...

Checks and Changes for Surface Detection Point and Break Point The surface detection point and break point — major influences on test results — can be checked and changed during analysis, as well as during testing. Overhead Image Display on PC Screen An overhead image of the specimen can be displayed on the PC screen (when the optional length measurement kit is used). A view of particle of 80µm Dia. with × 50 objective lens Image Observation During Compression Test The optional side observation kit allows monitoring the sample from the side direction during compression. Point of contact with...

Display of test force and displacement data Display of test force/displacement curve Display of test force/displacement identification value Display of strength/particle diameter curve Display of displacement/time curve Display of strength/parameter curve *1 This product is a precision measuring device. Special consideration is required for the product's installation conditions. Configuration • Testing machine Name Q'ty 1. Testing machine main unit 1 5. Flat indenter (50 pm diameter) 1 6. Specimen stage (X-Y stage) 1 8. Thin specimen attachment, type 3 1 9. Lower compression plate 1 • Required...

Side Observation Kit (Color or Monochrome) Length Measurement Kit (Color or Monochrome) P/N for Length Measurement Kit, Color: 347-24778-46 P/N for Length Measurement Kit, Monochrome: 347-24778-45 This kit enables easy positioning of the test point by displaying the image of the specimen and the size of the indenter on the PC screen. On-screen length measurement and image saving are also possible. Maximum magnification is approx. x1300 (with 21.5-inch FHD monitor and x PC requirements : It is possible to use with PC that our company separately recommends. P/N for Side Observation Kit, Color:...

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