Can't find a system that meets your needs? It happens. That's why we give you the flexibility to co-engineer your own system! Need a design tweak? With our large number of standard products and a massive number of modular sub-assemblies, we can tweak an existing design quickly and economically. If you need a blank sheet of paper, start from scratch design, we can do that too. We have machines that are completely modular for when you need a simple tweak and we design optimized test machines for specific applications when you need a little more customization. Get exactly what you need, quickly and economically. 

 Need Something Special?

• Special size requirements
• Special grips or fixtures
• High/low force Static or Dynamic Load, Position and Strain control
• Environmental Chambers
• Multiaxial testing
• The list is endless!

Technical Challenges

• Wide range of sample sizes requires 3-12 ft test space
• 18-inch test stroke
• Measure high forces at peak velocities
• <13-week delivery requirement

Budgetary Challenge

• A maintenance contractor of landing gear needs a low cost machine

Technical Challenges

• A special clamping system allowing columns to be collapsed and shortened for transport and installation through an elevator. And expand to become a machine tall enough to test long test samples.

Budgetary Challenge

• The size requirements meant costly on-site installation.But thanks to some design work, we were able to build the machine outside of the room and saved the customer 2 full days of on-site installation costs.

Technical Challenge

• Needed to be able to operate both combined axial torsional tests on a horizontal machine and some tests on a vertical machine.

Budgetary Challenge

• The customer was ready to buy two machines. We realized that with a few modifications we were able to combine two machines into one so the customer could perform both tests with fewer parts and a lower cost.

“I needed a method of measuring accurate data results for the angle and torque-free motion of a rabbit’s knee. TestResources took the time to understand what I needed and came up with an effective and budget-friendly solution.”  Dr. Andrzej Fertala, Thomas Jefferson University

Technical Challenges

• Needed precise measurements accurate enough to differentiate a healthy rabbit knee from an injured knee
• Ability to analyze performance based on drug dosages and various periods of healing
• Allow a complex knee joint to freely flow in a natural angle when bending

Budgetary Challenge

• As a university research lab, obtaining funding can be a challen

Technical Challenges

• Large Test Space
• Many Factors Affect test results
• High hysteresis
• Humidity
• Fixture shape

Budgetary Challenge

• Needed to find the lowest cost approach for 100% inspection

Technical Challenges

• Mastication test that simulates the complex loads and biaxial motion of chewing requires special control mode switching in mid-test.
• Stroke control to lift and place test platen before and after contact
• Vertical load control
• Horizontal sliding load control

Budgetary Challenge

• As a university research lab, obtaining funding can be a challenge

Technical Challenges

• Needed to be versitile enough to be used in the operating room to test various body parts and joints.
• Small footprint and it is easy to setup and run.
• Both axial and torsional functionality
• Able to maneuver around an operating table
• Able to change the angle of the machine because of the variability between samples
• Portable so users can bring it from one operating room to the next

Budgetary Challenge

• No one else would bid it

Technical Challnges

• Volatile or explosive test specimens that could ignite, fragment, leak corrosive fluids, or explode during testing
• Needed to be able to contain the sample in a chamber
• Co-engineered the containment chamber
• Needed 600 kN compression system

Budgetary Challenge

• The budget was ridiculously tight

Technical Challenges

• The machine needed to be able to fit inside a small glove box to protect the operators from radiation
• The complete system couldn’t be more than 2 feet tall
• Needed to be able to test at elevated temperatures; 150°c (300°f)
• It needed to be situated at an angle to open up the furnace doors
• Top secret micro tensile samples of less than 1 inch

Budgetary Challenge

• Budget wasn’t really a problem as long as they could get what they needed. Other companies weren’t able to provide an acceptable solution.

Features

• Foldable leaves to accommodate larger cushions
• Portable - Can be wheeled from room to room
• Controller software to test in accordance with ASTM D3574
• Specifically designed articulating platen
• Operates on standard 110 wall outlet, no special infrastructure required

The Solution

• Vertically mounted 30 kN system
• Independent and synchronized actuator movement for more flexibility
• Expanded the amount of information available to the test engineer while testing fewer samples
• Integrates additional sensors to monitor strain, environment variables, or vision measurement devices such as DIC
• Requires fewer tests and shortened development time
• Improved vertical design over their existing horizontal system saved lab space with reduced footprint
• Designed to fit within existing door and hallways at the site to reduce overall startup costs
• Provided improved test operator interface

A start up pipe manufacturing company within the oil and gas industry came to us for an affordable system that could accommodate a wide range of pipe sizes for developing water management systems.

Customer Requirements

• Required a system that could handle high-density materials
• Needed custom fixtures for a wide variety of pipe diameters
• Testing in accordance to ASTM D2290

Newton is TestResources' powerful computer-based hardware, software, and control platform. Newton is the latest technology on the market that gives you the ability to purchase only the capabilities and features you currently need while allowing you to easily and affordably expand the system's capabilities to meet all future needs. Your controller and software can be easily enhanced at any time by adding standard or customized features. That's the beauty of Newton!

• Buy only what you need, when you need it
• Completely customizable
• Electromechanical, electrodynamic and servohydraulic test systems
• Upgrade your existing test machine, no matter what brand it is

Add new features & capabilities at any time - Choose from 190+ features

Choose from thousands of accessories or we will design one with you to meet your specific application. From silk thread to air plane landing gear, we have the accessories you need to perform your test effectively.

Solving technical challenges and saving test engineers money since 1998.

TestResources is a trusted partner to engineers worldwide who seek our technical expertise to accurately design test systems. Work with us and you will have access to experienced application engineers who partner with you to design high performance solutions. If you need a test machine but have a limited budget or require specialized functionality, we have a solution for you!