Tensile Testing
CMS has 4 Tensile Machines dedicated to pulling Tensile Specimens. We have two 60,000 lbs maximum tensile machines, which are designed for both compression and tension loading. These two machines are the workhorses for this type of work as most standard tensile specimens fall within the maximum limt of these machines. The largest Tensile Machine is 160,000 lbs maximum limt in either compression or tension. This machines is extremly useful for larger tensiles, and full size bolt testing.
Tensile testing is preformed in accordance with ASTM standard specifciations.
- ASTM-E-8 (Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials)
- ASTM-A-370 (Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products)
- ASTM-B-557 (Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing Wrought and Cast Aluminum- and Magnesium-Alloy Products)
- ASTM-F-606 (Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, Direct Tension Indicators, and Rivets)
