Computerised

Universal Testing Machine

 UNIVERSAL TESTING MACHINE

COMMON FEATURES OF UNIVERSAL TESTING MACHINE

APPLICATION
Universal Testing Machines have a wide range of applications. A number of materials & metals in different forms & shapes
can be tested for a variety of tests like Tension, Compression, Transverse, Bend Re-bend, 180° Bend, Shear, Brinell, Pull-
out, etc. Special attachments are also available for testing of Flat belts, Chain links, Wire ropes, Nut-bolts, etc.

CONSTRUCTION
D Loading frame
The base has a hydraulic cylinder at its center, and two main screws at both ends. The middle cross head is mounted on
screws through main nuts. The middle cross head can be moved up or down with a speed of 400 mm/min through chain
transmission and geared motor to adjust the initial tensile / compression clearance. On the piston rests an assembly of
upper, lower crosshead and two columns. The individually lapped cylinder piston assembly ensures smooth transfer of
force with minimum friction.

D Hydraulic system
Hydraulic circuit consists of hydraulic power pack having a directly driven radial plunger pump, which gives a continuous
non pulsating flow of oil pressure upto 210 bar. Oil filter, Oil strainer, Air breather, Oil level Indicator, Drain plug are
provided on the power pack. A pressure compensated needle type flow control valve is provided to control the oil flow to
cylinder thereby achieving desired piston speed. Infinitely variable speeds can be obtained with the help of valves.

D Electrical system
A separate switch box and electrical panels are provided. Both the hydraulic pump motor and the geared motor have
interlocks. Limit switches are provided to stop the hydraulic pump motor if the load increases beyond the machine
capacity or if the piston stroke is exceeded.

ANALOGUE CONTROL PANEL

D Load measuring system

The oil pressure in the main cylinder is transferred to the small dynamometer cylinder. The dynamometer piston is kept
rotating at a slow speed to ensure dynamic friction condition. The piston exerts a force proportionate to the pressure on
the hanger connected to one arm of the pendulum, through an auto range selecting lever system. This force deflects the
pendulum. The range selection can be effected by simply turning a knob, provided outside of the panel. An effective
damping arrangement is provided to ensure slow return of the pendulum after sudden fracture of the test specimen.

D Load indicating arrangement

The pendulum lever pushes rack which slides over two pulleys. The rack movement is proportionate to the load. A pinion
in engagement with the rack rotates and moves the pointer fixed to its shaft. The pointer moves over a large dial indicating
the load. A window type dial is provided for easy and clear change of the load range.

D Recording System
A continuous roll type load elongation recorder is provided for plotting a load - elongation graph. Load is plotted by the
horizontal movement of the rack. Elongation is plotted on the vertical axis and is equal to the movement of the main
piston. Elongation ratio of 1:2 & 1:5 can be obtained.

D Accuracy and calibration

All measuring ranges of the machine are calibrated within an accuracy of ± 1 % from 20% to 100% of each range as per IS :
1828 and BS : 1610.
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Universal Testing Machine
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COMPUTERISED CONTROL PANEL

D Load measuring system

The oil pressure in the main cylinder is also transferred to an electronic pressure transducer which gives a
proportionate signal to the Data Acquisition Unit. Both, the motor for hydraulic operation and cross head motion,
are controlled by push buttons and they have interlocks to prevent simultaneous working of the motors. The
electrical panel is fixed on the control panel. Displacement measurement is carried out by means of a Rotary
Encoder. Encoder signal is fed to the Data Acquisition Panel to get displacement in mm. Fully protected and
enclosed (dust proof) high precision Sensors and Encoders are used for Load and Elongation measurement.

D Features of Data Acquisition Unit

) Attractive and elegant Aluminium panel is provided for heat dissipation.
) A Micro-controller based data acquisition system for data acquisition and indication.
) 4 Lines x 20 Characters LCD display for displaying Load & Crosshead travel values.
) Simplicity in reading because of digital (LCD) display.
) Membrane keyboard for data entry.
) Auto-detection of over-load, over-travel & specimen break. On detection of any of these conditions, the
hydraulic motor is automatically switched off.
) Load is indicated with resolution of 0.005% of machine capacity for the entire measuring range (in other
words, with a resolution of 0.02 kN for 400 kN capacity machine, Model : TUE-C-400).
) Elongation is indicated with a resolution of 0.01 mm.
) Tare Load and Reset Elongation facilities available.

D Features of ‘WinUTM Software’

) Dot NET based software suitable for Windows XP Service Pack-2, Vista or Windows 7 operating system.
) The WinUTM Software can run a variety of mechanical tests, recall data from previous test and prepare test
report.
) Menu driven software for easy of use.
) Test reports and graphs can be sent directly to the printer via parallel port or USB Port of PC.
) Storage and retrieval of test parameters.
) Specific software for Tensile, Compression, Shear, Bend, Torsteel (TMT) & other tests.
) The Load and Crosshead travel values will be displayed continuously during the test with the on-line graph
(Load Vs Crosshead travel).
If Extensometer * is used during the testing, then Load, Elongation and Extension values will be displayed
with two independent graphs (Load Vs Crosshead Travel & Load Vs Extension).
) User can choose different options for on-line graph. Eg. : Load Vs Time, Crosshead travel Vs Time,
Stress Vs Strain, etc. The graphs are auto scaled graphs.
) Zooming and magnification of required portion of graph is available.
) Point tracing facilities are available as added features.
) Different units can be selected for Load and Elongation - Load in kN, kg, lb and Displacement in mm, inches.
) User defined break detection facility.
) Load is indicated with a resolution of 0.005% of machine capacity for the entire measuring range of 2% to
100% of machine capacity.
) Elongation with a resolution of 0.01 mm.
) Provision of auto-zeroing of Elongation at set pre-load.
) Tare Load and Reset Elongation facility.
 ) Auto-detection of over-load, over-travel and specimen break. On detection of any of these conditions, the
hydraulic motor is automatically switched off.
) Large storage capacity for storing data on the computer as per the hard-disc capacity of PC.
) Provision for calculations of parameters such as Load and Elongation at yield, Peak load at break, Yield stress,
Ultimate stress, etc. The parameters like Young's modulus, Modulus of Resilience, Strain values in %,
Percentage of Elongation, % Reduction in cross-section area, are user selectable. .
) Test conditions, test input data & test results are stored in a specific file based on a unique file structure.
) Built-in facility for printing the test results and test graph from PC. A printer copy of consolidated test results
conducted on a particular date can also be obtained. Graphs of Load Vs Crosshead travel, Load Vs Time,
Crosshead travel Vs Time, Load Vs Extension, Stress Vs Strain, etc are available.
) User can add or remove the material type with its shape, customer name, etc.
) User defined printable report generation, which enables to study the behavior of the material.
) User can replay the complete test which is already conducted. Also user can transfer the total test data to
excel sheet for further analysis.
) After completion of the test, user can view the graph in different units, i.e. in kN, kg, lb, etc.
) Special reports as per customers requirement can also be generated at an extra cost.
) Special optional software for : Extensometer, Shear test, Bend test, Bend Re-bend test, Nut-bolts test, Pull-
out test (1-Sensor & 3-Sensor), Brinell test, Rubber testing, Textile product testing, Wire Mesh testing, etc
can be given at an extra cost.
) Following extra facilities (at an extra cost) will be provided in the software -
a)Statistical Analysis, b) Statistical Report, c) Compare graph facility, d) Graph super imposition.
Statistical Analysis : Calculates minimum value, maximum value, Mean value, Variance, Standard Deviation.
Statistical Graphs : Water fall diagram, Mean Deviation, Frequency Distribution, Skew Diagram, Histogram.
) If an Electronic Extensometer * is used, software prompts the user to remove the extensometer. Two graphs
i.e. Load Vs Crosshead travel (CHT) and Load Vs Extension will be parallely displayed on PC in on-line test
mode. Both the graphs are auto scaled and stored independent of each other.
(Important Note : * Electronic Extensometer, Model : FEE-5 can be offered at extra cost).

D Optional Accessories
) Pull out test sensors can be connected either 1No. or 3Nos.
) Digital Vernier or Digital Micrometer can be directly connected to the system for measurement of diameter,
width, thickness, etc.

D Accuracy and Calibration

All our Electronic / Computerized Universal Testing Machines are closely controlled for sensitivity, accuracy
repeatability and calibration during every stage of manufacturing. Every Machine is then calibrated over each of its
measuring ranges in accordance with the procedure laid down in BS:1610-1992 & IS:1828-1991. All our machines
comply with Grade A of BS:1610-1992 & Class 1 of IS:1828-1991. An accuracy of ± 1% of indicated load value is
guaranteed from 2% to 100% of the maximum load capacity of the machine.

Every Computerized Universal Testing Machine is supplied without Computer, UPS and Printer. It is to be procured by
Customer. But we supply with requisite software, conditioning system and the interfaces.
Machine ordered with the computer are supplied with computer and its operating system at an extra cost.
Minimum specifications of Computer, required for Computerized UTM -
Any latest generation computer pre-loaded with genuine windows operating system (Windows-XP service pack-2 or
Windows-7 or Windows-Vista) with serial port (RS-232) . Also the computer should have Anti-Virus protection.
 Sample Test Report with Graph
COMPANY NAME
Company Address
Load Vs Crosshead travel
Tensile Test Report
Machine Model : TUE-C-100 TestFile name : sts10mm_Tensile.Utm
Machine Serial No. : 2010/36 Date : 05/01/2011 50
Zoom: left mouse & drag
Customer Name : XYZ Customer Address : ABC Pan: middle mouse & drag

40

Lot Number : Test Type : Tensile

Order Number : Heat Number :

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Input Data Output Data

Load (MM)
Specimen Shape : Solid Round Load At Yield : 34.85 kN

Specimen Type : Mild Steel Elongation at Yield : 7.660 mm

20
Specimen Description : Yield Stress : 443.723 N/mm2

Load at Peak : 39.515 kN

Specimen Diameter : 10 mm Elongation at Peak : 18.460 mm

10
Gauge length for % Elog. : 100 mm Tensile Strength : 503.119 N/mm2

Pre Load Value :0 kN Load at Break : 24.535 kN

Max. Load : 100 kN Elongation at Break : 24.660 mm 0

Max. Elongation : 150 mm % Reduction Area : 0.00 % 0 0 10 15 20 25 30
Cross Head Travel (mm)
Specimen C S Area : 78.54 mm2 % Elongation : 10.00 %

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ANALOGUE CUM COMPUTERISED CONTROL PANELS

) Both Analogue and Computerized control panels are provided together which work exactly same as per
described above for Analogue and Computerized control panels.
) The direction control valve is provided which directs oil flow either to Analogue control panel or Computerized
control panel. One can use one system at a time.
) When order is placed for Analogue cum Computerized Universal testing machine, both the control panels with
direction control valve will be supplied (Computer, UPS, Printer & Computer table is not in our scope of supply. It
is to be procured by customer).

SERVO COMPUTERIZED CONTROL PANEL

(WITH LOAD RATE AND STRAIN RATE CONTROLS)
D Fetures
) All the features / software / accuracies mentioned for Computerized Control Panel.
) Electronically controlled sophisticated imported pressure and flow control valves along with the dedicated
controller are used and they are controlled in closed loop with PID looping.
) Load accuracy as high as ± 1% of indicated load value.
) Variable load rates and strain rates can be selected through computer to suit the wide range of materials.
) The Data Acquisition system (DAS) supplied with the machine can be connected to any new generation
computer (PC or Laptop) using USB port.

D Principle of Operation
Here Pressure Control valve and flow control valve are controlled by electronic circuitry in closed loop system to
get the desired Loading Rate and Straining Rate.
Following control modes are available -
) Standard manual Control.
) Load Rate Control Mode.
) Strain Rate Control Mode.
) Load Hold Mode.
) Load Rate and Strain Rate in single test (one at a time).
Control Range 5% to 100% per minute.
Control Tolerance ± 5%.
Servo Computerised
Universal Testing Machine
 Load is applied by hydrostatically lubricated Ram. Main cylinder pressure is transmitted to the Pressure Transducer
housed in control panel. The Pressure Transducer generates the proportional signal corresponding to load created
by Ram and is given to Electronic control panel (DAS Panel). Simultaneously, the optical digital Rotary Encoder
fitted on the straining unit (Lower Crosshead) gives the mechanical displacement (Crosshead Travel).

D Electronic Control Panel (DAS System)

) It is equipped with 32 bit Micro-controller for basic Universal testing machine operation and close loop servo
control for controlling and executing the LOAD RATE and STRAIN RATE control operations.
) Panel is having USB Port for interfacing with PC.
) Maximum of ± 5,00,000 counts resolution can be provided to display the load value (optional).

Loading Rate Straining Rate

Control Range : 5% of 100% of machine capacity. Control Range : 5% of 100% of Ram speed
Accuracy : ± 5% of Loading rate selected Accuracy : ± 5% of Straining rate selected

Loading Rate Straining Rate

Machine Capacity Minimum Maximum Machine Capacity Minimum Maximum
100 kN 5 kN / min 200 kN / min 100 kN 2 mm / min 300 mm / min
200 kN 10 kN / min 400 kN / min 200 kN 1.5 mm / min 150 mm / min
400 kN 15 kN / min 800 kN / min 400 kN 1.5 mm / min 150 mm / min
600 kN 25 kN / min 1200 kN / min 600 kN 1 mm / min 100 mm / min
1000 kN 40 kN / min 2000 kN / min 1000 kN 0.5 mm / min 80 mm / min
2000 kN 100 kN / min 4000 kN / min 2000 kN 0.5 mm / min 45 mm / min

Typical Graph with Electronic Extensometer Upper Part of Test Report

Every Computerized Universal Testing Machine is supplied without Computer, UPS and Printer. It is to be procured by
Customer. But we supply with requisite software, conditioning system and the interfaces.
Machine ordered with the computer are supplied with computer and its operating system at an extra cost.
Minimum specifications of Computer, required for Servo Computerized UTM -
Any latest generation computer pre-loaded with genuine windows operating system (Windows-XP service pack-2 or
Windows-7 or Windows-Vista) with USB port . Also the computer should have Anti-Virus protection.
Screen Shots of ‘WinUTM Software’

Special Attachments of Universal Testing Machine (Extra Accessories)

Bend Re-Bend Test Attachment Wire Mesh Testing Fixture Special Attachment For Shouldered Test Attachment
Short Specimens/ Nut-Bolts

Pull-out Testing Fixture Electronic Extensometer Special Attachment For

(Model: FEE-5) Compression Spring
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR ANALOGUE VERSIONS
MODELS TUN-100 TUN-200 TUN-400 TUN-600 TUN-1000 TUN-2000

Measuring Capacity (kN) 100 200 400 600 1000 2000

1'st Range (kN) 0-100 0-200 0-400 0-600 0-1000 0-2000
Least Count (kN) 0.2 0.4 0.8 1 2 4
2'nd Range (kN) 0-50 0-100 0-200 0-300 0-500 0-1000
Least Count (kN) 0.1 0.2 0.4 0.5 1 2
3'rd Range (kN) 0-25 0-50 0-100 0-120 0-250 0-500
Least Count (kN) 0.05 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.5 1
4'th Range (kN) 0-10 0-20 0-40 0-60 0-100 0-200
Least Count (kN) 0.02 0.04 0.08 0.1 0.2 0.4
Over all dimensions approx. (mm) (L x B x H) 1950 x 800 x 1900 2000 x 800 x 2000 2100 x 850 x 2100 2200 x 900 x 2400 2350 x 1000 x 2700 3000 x 1100 x 3600
Weight approx (kg) 1400 1500 2150 3200 4300 9500

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR COMPUTERISED & SERVO COMPUTERISED VERSIONS

TUE-C-100 TUE-C-200 TUE-C-400 TUE-C-600 TUE-C-1000 TUE-C-2000
MODELS
TUE-C-100 (SERVO) TUE-C-200 (SERVO) TUE-C-400 (SERVO) TUE-C-600 (SERVO) TUE-C-1000 (SERVO) TUE-C-2000 (SERVO)

Measuring Capacity (kN) 100 200 400 600 1000 2000

Measuring Range (kN) 0-100 0-200 0-400 0-600 0-1000 0-2000

Least Count (kN) 0.005 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.05 0.1

Load Range in kN with accuracy of

2 to 100 4 to 200 8 to 400 12 to 600 20 to 1000 40 to 2000
measurement ± 1%

Resolution of Piston Movement (mm) 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01

Over all dimensions approx. (mm) (L x B x H) 1950 x 800 x 1900 2000 x 800 x 2000 2100 x 850 x 2100 2200 x 900 x 2400 2350 x 1000 x 2700 3000 x 1100 x 3600

Weight approx. (kg.) 1300 1400 2000 3000 4100 9200

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR ANALOGUE CUM COMPUTERISED & SERVO COMPUTERISED VERSIONS
TUE-CN-100 TUE-CN-200 TUE-CN-400 TUE-CN-600 TUE-CN-1000 TUE-CN-2000
MODELS TUE-CN-100 (SERVO) TUE-CN-200 (SERVO) TUE-CN-400 (SERVO) TUE-CN-600 (SERVO) TUE-CN-1000 (SERVO) TUE-CN-2000 (SERVO)
Measuring Capacity (kN) 100 200 400 600 1000 2000
Analogue System
1'st Range (kN) 0-100 0-200 0-400 0-600 0-1000 0-2000

Least Count (kN) 0.2 0.4 0.8 1 2 4

2'nd Range (kN) 0-50 0-100 0-200 0-300 0-500 0-1000

Least Count (kN) 0.1 0.2 0.4 0.5 1 2

3'rd Range (kN) 0-25 0-50 0-100 0-120 0-250 0-500

Least Count (kN) 0.05 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.5 1

4'th Range (kN) 0-10 0-20 0-40 0-60 0-100 0-200

Least Count (kN) 0.02 0.04 0.08 0.1 0.2 0.4

Computerised System
Measuring Range (kN) 0-100 0-200 0-400 0-600 0-1000 0-2000

Least Count (kN) 0.005 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.05 0.1

Load Range in kN with accuracy of

2 to 100 4 to 200 8 to 400 12 to 600 20 to 1000 40 to 2000
measurement ± 1%

Resolution of Piston Movement (mm) 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01
Over all dimensions approx. (mm) (L x B x H) 2300 x 800 x 1900 2350 x 800 x 2000 2450 x 850 x 2100 2550 x 900 x 2400 2700 x 1000 x 2700 3400 x 1100 x 3600
Weight approx. (kg.) 1450 1550 2200 3300 4450 9700
COMMON SPECIFICATION FOR ALL VERSIONS
MODELS
Analogue TUN-100 TUN-200 TUN-400 TUN-600 TUN-1000 TUN-2000
Computerised TUE-C-100 TUE-C-200 TUE-C-400 TUE-C-600 TUE-C-1000 TUE-C-2000
Servo Computerised TUE-C-100 (SERVO) TUE-C-200 (SERVO) TUE-C-400 (SERVO) TUE-C-600 (SERVO) TUE-C-1000 (SERVO) TUE-C-2000 (SERVO)
Analogue Cum Computerised TUE-CN-100 TUE-CN-200 TUE-CN-400 TUE-CN-600 TUE-CN-1000 TUE-CN-2000
Analogue Cum Servo Computerised TUE-CN-100 (SERVO) TUE-CN-200 (SERVO) TUE-CN-400 (SERVO) TUE-CN-600 (SERVO) TUE-CN-1000 (SERVO) TUE-CN-2000 (SERVO)
Measuring Capacity (kN) 100 200 400 600 1000 2000

Max. Tensile Clearance at fully

50-700 50-700 50-700 50-800 50-850 50-900
decended piston position (mm)

Max. Clearance for Compression

0-700 0-700 0-700 0-800 0-850 0-900
Test (mm)

Distance between columns (mm) 450 500 500 600 750 850
Piston Stroke (mm) 150 200 200 250 250 300

Max. straining speed at no load

300 150 150 100 80 45
(mm/min)

Power Supply 3 Phase, 415 Volts, 50Hz, AC

H.P. (Total) 1.5 1.5 2.5 2.5 4.0 6.5

STANDARD ACCESSORIES FOR ALL VERSIONS

MODELS
Analogue TUN-100 TUN-200 TUN-400 TUN-600 TUN-1000 TUN-2000
Computerised TUE-C-100 TUE-C-200 TUE-C-400 TUE-C-600 TUE-C-1000 TUE-C-2000
Servo Computerised TUE-C-100 (SERVO) TUE-C-200 (SERVO) TUE-C-400 (SERVO) TUE-C-600 (SERVO) TUE-C-1000 (SERVO) TUE-C-2000 (SERVO)
Analogue Cum Computerised TUE-CN-100 TUE-CN-200 TUE-CN-400 TUE-CN-600 TUE-CN-1000 TUE-CN-2000
Analogue Cum Servo Computerised TUE-CN-100 (SERVO) TUE-CN-200 (SERVO) TUE-CN-400 (SERVO) TUE-CN-600 (SERVO) TUE-CN-1000 (SERVO) TUE-CN-2000 (SERVO)
Pair for compression plate dia (mm) 120 120 120 120 160 220
Tension Test Jaws
For Round Specimen dia (mm) 10-20 10-20 10-25 10-25 10-30 20-40
For Round Specimen dia (mm) 20-30 20-30 25-40 25-40 30-50 40-60
For Round Specimen dia (mm) - - - 40-55 50-70 60-80
For Flat Specimen Thickness (mm) 0-10 0-10 0-15 0-15 0-22 0-22
For Flat Specimen Thickness (mm) 10-20 10-20 15-30 15-30 22-44 22-45
For Flat Specimen Thickness (mm) - - - - 44-65 45-70
Max. width of Flate Specimen (mm) 50 50 65 70 70 90
Transverse Test

Adjustable Roller Support

150 150 150 160 160 200
of width (mm)

Diameter (mm) 30 30 30 50 50 70
With Max. adjustable clearance (mm) 450 500 500 600 800 900
Punch tops of radius (mm) 6 6 12 16 16 30
Punch tops of radius (mm) 12 12 16 22 22 40

We can also supply: Range of Hardness Testers (Brinell, Vickers, Rockwell), Tensile, Torsion, Fatigue, Impact, Spring and Balancing Machines.
FSA reserves the rights to change the above specifications due to constant improvements in design

Manufactured by :
FINE SPAVY ASSOCIATES & ENGINEERS PVT. LTD.
C - 45/2, M.I.D.C. Area, MIRAJ - 416 410 (Maharashtra State – INDIA).
Phones : +91-233-2644532, 2644332, 2644832 ; Fax : +91-233-2644334.
Email : [email protected] ; [email protected]
Websites : www.finegrouptest.com ; www.finegrouptest.in