Universal Testing Machine(UTM):

Universal testing machine(UTM): A u niversal testing machine (UTM) , also known as a universal tester, materials testing machine or materials test frame, is used to test the tensile strength and compressive strength of materials. An earlier name for a tensile testing machine is a tensometer. The "universal" part of the name reflects that it can perform many standard tensile and compression tests on materials, components, and structures (in other words, that it is versatile). Universal Testing Machine is designed for testing materials and other materials under tension, compression bending, transverse and shear loads. Components of Universal Testing Machine: Several variations are in use.Common components include: 1.Load frame - Usually consisting of two strong supports for the machine. Some small machines have a single support. 2.Load cell - A force transducer or other means of measuring the load is required. Periodic calibration is usually required by governi...