The biomechanical strength of the healed bones was assessed using instron machine instron microtester 5848, instron corp, usa with bluehill software figure 2. Working at individual pc stations, students work with a training manual and. The first in a series of howto videos, this instron bluehill 3tutorial walks the user through steps of getting started with the latest materials testing software. Tensile properties of printed specimens were measured by using an instron 5985 universal testing machine instron, milano, italy, equipped with a load cell of 10 kn. Webinar improve data integrity with bluehill universal. Each machine is configured to match your application requirements. Instron bluehill le is the newest materials testing software solution. Instron asked essential to help bring uniformity to the software experience, accommodate a wide range of skill levels and use cases, and establish the software as the key touchpoint of the instron testing experience. The instron universal tester can handle a variety of specimen geometries. Bluehill universal software for next generation static materials. The software allows methods to be set up and stored for instant recall. Users have the ability to interface with instron s technical support team directly from the software with instron connect, saving time troubleshooting. Although there are other suppliers of materials and components testing instruments, none have invested as much in the software as instron. At the same time, labview is used to control the temperature since samples are heated during load.
Instron understands the reality of workforce changes. Figure 1 shows an optical image of the prepared samples after the tensile test. The purpose of this experiment is to understand provide further understanding of uniaxial tensile testing, as well as the instron tensile test machine and the software blue hill 3. Operators can open tech support calls, request verification services, and upload method and sample files directly from the bluehill universal software. In gentest, you should not end a test by jumping directly to the manual control. Bluehill hv software replaces visualtherm for hdt and vicat testing.
Specimens were tested at a constant rate of 2 mmmin, while compliance correction was used. The samples were tested using a universal testing machine instron 3382, instron, university ave norwood, ma, usa equipped with blue hill software bluehill 2, instron, university ave norwood, ma, usa. Our first upgrade application was to put new controls on a unique instron servohydraulic test machine in the automotive industry and since that time, we have expanded, allowing us to handle all instron type test machines. This is because with the compression yielding negative change in length the. Bluehill universals enhanced functionality including security, testprofiler for cyclic and component testing, and customizable exports. You will learn how to develop profiler waveforms, test results, test methods, save, recall and generate test data. Consult instron s entire bluehill universal catalogue on directindustry. Easytounderstand icons and workflows make it easy to train new or experienced users, simplifying operator training and allowing you to start your testing even faster. Bluehill fracture is a dedicated fracture mechanics software from instron. Materials free fulltext polylactide pla filaments a. Hallo we are now using instron to do some mechanical test, with instron bluehill to control the strain rate. Users have the ability to interface with instrons technical support team directly from the software with instron connect, saving time troubleshooting. I read online that in order to run this instrument i would need the virtual instrument file.
We offer regularlyscheduled courses conducted by our experienced trainers and provide students with a practical, handson classroom experience. We use cookies to improve your browsing experience. Bluehill universal is our latest version of industryleading software. For example, the tensile level 3 library includes the luder band offset yield. You will learn how to build your own cyclic test setups and sequences.
Tensile testing, also known as tension testing, is a fundamental materials science and engineering test in which a sample is subjected to a controlled tension until failure. Determining tensile test offset yield strengths using extensometer. This means that the crosshead is raised or lowered by turning screws located on either side of the frame. Equipped with easytounderstand icons and workflows, bluehill universal makes it simple to train users and set up tests, helping you maximize lab efficiency while minimizing costly errors. Polymers free fulltext quasistatic behavior of palm. Keep hands, clothes, and hair away from these parts. Instron homepage service and support instron training. Training at instron headquarters instron offers classroomstyle training courses at our corporate headquarters in norwood, ma and high wycombe, uk. Therefore, we have chosen minimal training as a key measure for usability. The bluehill software is a useful tool in performing various mechanical tests with the instron machine. Specimens were tested at a constant speed of 5 mmmin while compliance correction was used. Internal manual for instron operation mccoy 2014 load. Oct 10, 2014 in this video tutorial, we learn how to operate the blue hill 3 software to setup an experiment on our instron 5969 utm.
Anintroductiontotheinstron3367 tensiletestmachine by andrew e. Description in this twoday projectbased approach course, students will work with a certified instron training instructor to explore the various tools and features of bluehill universal. Enter your frame model number in the search bar to find your manuals. Setup when an operator is setting up a test, the software s border is blue to signify that the testing system is in the setup state. Instron instron applications laboratory astm d63814 standard test method for tensile. For more sophisticated testing, you may choose to add mts advanced or custom test templates. The strain measurement was done by an extensometer. While in setup, the software limits the crosshead to a safer jog speed and reduces the pneumatic grip closing pressure when paired with instrons smartclose air control kit. Description in this twoday projectbased approach course, students will work with a. The 6800 series universal testing systems are powered by instron s bluehill universal software.
This machine employs the 3point bending test, where the load was applied to the callous at the midpoint of the femoral diaphysis at the speed of 5 mmmin until it refractured. Materials free fulltext effect of lignin modification on. Probably needs to have software loaded on newer computer. In this video tutorial, we learn how to operate the blue hill 3 software to setup an experiment on our instron 5969 utm. Properties that are directly measured via a tensile test are ultimate tensile strength, breaking strength, maximum elongation and reduction in area. You can also use it to postprocess the data obtained from the experiment. Instron video how to run a uniaxial tensile test 20 min. Testresources has been upgrading instron test machines since 1998. Instron 5542 tensile compression material tester bluehill. Bluehill universals enhanced functionality including security, testprofiler for. I was wondering how i could get the instron tensile tester. Please refer to the next section on software setup for programming and running the test using the bluehill software. Frerichs 32511 introduction the instron 3367 device is a displacement controlled load frame. Bluehill le software, built on the latest bluehill 3 platform and replaces.
Tensile strength testers for plasticrubberpaper testing. Utilizing stressstrain data analysis the final results obtained are the ultimate tensile strength and the yield point of the material. The bluehill fracture software package addresses these challenges. Aug 28, 2014 preloading, and how it affects your mechanical test it is almost always recommended that the bluehill software preload feature be used when youre performing a mechanical test. As a leading supplier of testing equipment for crack propagation and fracture toughness, instron are aware of the challenges users face in reducing both the complexity and time taken to produce accurate, repeatable results. Testprofiler operators course for bluehill 2 users instron.
Instrons bluehill universal has been developed from the groundup for touch interaction. Instrumet corporation can customize these grips for any width and capacity for use on any tensile testing frames from any manufacturer including those manufactured by instron corporation, manufactured by mts corporation, manufactured by tinius olsen, manufactured by satec, manufactured by zwick and others. Instron tutorial with bluehill3 uniaxial test part 2 calculations graphs and. System has software for the automatic collection and display of stressstrain data, with facilities for post processing and the replay of tensile tests. Bluehill universal software for next generation static materials testing. Using the instron compressiontensile tester in conjunction. Bluehill universals enhanced functionality including security, testprofiler for cyclic and component testing, and. For example, users can set test speed as a function of specimen width and. Machine control, data analysis and reporting are performed for metals fracture toughness measurement to key international standards.
The first in a series of howto videos, this instron bluehill 3tutorial walks the. Details about instron 5542 tensile compression material tester. Baldwin faqs bluehill software faqs calibration faqs dx model faqs. Jun, 2011 the first in a series of howto videos, this instron bluehill 3tutorial walks the user through steps of getting started with the latest materials testing software. Instron bluehill universal computer requirements instron. The experiment was repeated with five specimens and the values for yield stress, youngs modulus and stress.
Bluehill universals traceability module enables users to meet the audit requirements. Tensile testinglab 3 test specimens of 6061t6 aluminum 1018 cold rolled steel pmma polymethymethacrylate cast acrylic polycarbonate pc astm e8e8m testing standards tensile test machine instron 5585h series floor model testing systems universal testing equipments universal testing machines first became widely used from 1900 to 1920. Mts testsuite tw software comes with five tensile, two flex, five peeltear, and three compression templates that may be modified to meet specific needs. In order to stay on the forefront of modern technology and to bestsupport our current products, bluehill 3 has entered phase 2 of instron s product life cycle policy. The load reading for the instron compression tensile tester is measured by a load cell attached to the upper ram.
Built on the industryleading bluehill 3 platform, bluehill le brings a lot of the core features in a lighter package to meet a wide range of testing needs including all major international standards astm, iso, bs, en, din, and jis driven requirements. Discover simpler and smarter testing with features such as preloaded test methods, quicktest in seconds, enhanced data exporting, and instron. Bluehill universals large touchpoints and intuitive gestures make the user experience simpler and smarter. The testcam video recording and playback module is used in conjunction with bluehill universal software to effortlessly record any test with a webcam and then replay it back along with the test data for further analysis.
Bluehill universal is industry leading materials testing software, built from the ground. Simplify your fracture testing, analysis and reporting. The instron device is a displacement controlled load frame. Thanks to its new portrait layout and its carefully crafted visual design. Bluehill universal software for next generation static. Bluehill universal software testcam video recording and playback module author. This course provides two days of handson training using bluehill 3 software with. Testresources unique modular design offers flexible systems with the capability to change according to your future needs. Instron machine with bluehill software that we used to openi.
Preloading simply removes slack from the load string before a test begins. Instron video how to run a uniaxial tensile test 20 min duration. Two test were performed in a single and a pair of zipties respectively. System control and data analysis were performed using blue hill 3. Bluehill elements software has a simple, userfriendly interface. Frequently asked questions about partner software instron. Determining tensile test offset yield strengths using. The only thing more important than the data created by the instron system is what you do with it afterwards. Feb 27, 2017 bluehill universal software is built from the groundup for touch interaction and an intuitive user experience. Use the familiar bluehill 3 software and all the great features from testcam video. Instron connect the instron connect communication platform offers a quick and easy way to get in touch with instron tech support. I have never used labview nor the tensile tester before.
System control and data analysis were performed using instron. The time, load, and extension data were recorded up to failure, and tensile characteristics were calculated by using obtained data. Bluehill universal is designed for touch interaction, thus it is recommended that a windows 10 operating system with a touchscreen monitor be used for optimal userexperience. We strongly believe that one of the key factors in achieving accuracy, repeatability, and efficiency in testing lies in the interface between the instrument and the user. Built on our popular and adaptive bluehill platform, bluehill impact is instron s newest and most powerful impact testing software. Operation of the instron tensile test machine with an. Sep 10, 2014 video tutorial showing how to turn on the instron 5544 materials tensile system, log in to bluehill 2, start a new test sample, save your data, and exit blue. Dec 19, 2011 the bluehill software is a useful tool in performing various mechanical tests with the instron machine. This manual will detail how to perform a compression test using the bluehill instron machine safety information depending on the test being run, the oven and its contents may be hot. Instron bluehill calculation reference reference manual software manual number help version 1.
For compression tests the load will read as a negative value during compression. Complete software training on the testprofiler option for the bluehill 2 operating system. I have an instron mini44 tensile tester and am planning to use labview to control the instrument and for data acquisition. A professional report can be automatically saved, emailed, or printed at the end of a sample, with information such as your companys. The tensile properties of printed specimens were measured by using an instron 5985 universal testing machine that was equipped with a load cell of 10 kn. Instron bluehill universal software webinar february 2018. Instrument testometric m50050ct tensile test machine. Turning on the instron and bluehill 2 log on basics youtube. For example fracture toughness standards that involve the calculation of kic.
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